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Combating racism in healthcare
Nurse managers and their staff often face racism in the work place. In 2013, Minority Nurse reported that almost half of minority nurses said they experienced barriers in their career because of their race and educational background. In addition to institutional barriers, there is also the problem of patient racism, where patients refuse care based on the race or ethnicity of the provider. As a nurse, you might be put in the unenviable position of deciding how to handle one of these situations. Do you refuse care to the patient? Do you acquiesce to the patient's unreasonable demand?
A Cautionary Tale
Plainfield Healthcare Center was faced with a similar dilemma, when some residents of the facility refused care from nonwhite staff members. The center had a policy of honoring such racial preferences, citing the patient's right to select their providers.
For Brenda Chaney, a CNA at Plainfield Healthcare Center, this caused issues with both her workplace experience and patient safety. Patients verbalized their preference on a regular basis, causing distress and a hostile work environment for Chaney. Additionally, the policy created safety risks for the patients; Chaney shared one such situation: after finding that a patient fell and couldn't get up, instead of assisting the patient herself, she had to hunt for nonblack staff members to help the resident return to her bed.
Chaney responded to a call one morning from a resident who was struggling to get out of bed. The patient refused her help, and when she eventually helped another staff member with the patient, the staff member reported that Chaney used profanity when helping the patient. After investigating the complaint, they found no evidence to substantiate the complaint, and the resident's roommate heard no profanity during the incident. Despite this, Chaney was still terminated.
After her termination, Chaney filed a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, where she alleged that Plainfield Healthcare Center's adherence to resident's racial bias was illegal and contributed to a hostile work environment. The suit was supported by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. After an appeals process, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Chaney and found the practice of allowing patients to refuse care based on race in violation of Title VII. Both parties eventually settled the case, with Chaney receiving $150,000 settlement.
Preventative Measures
The New England Journal of Medicine published an article that provides some useful information about how to handle patient racism. The authors point out that there are a number of concerns to take into account, both legally and ethically. The situation pits a number of rights and laws against each other, including the patient's right to refuse medical care, laws that require hospitals to provide medical care in emergency situations, and employment rights that dictate that hospitals cannot make staff decisions based on race. Nurses that have been reassigned based on a patient's racial demands have successfully sued their employers, but if a patient doesn't receive proper medical attention in a timely manner, facilities are equally liable.
The journal lays out five factors to consider when faced with this difficult situation:
- The patient's medical condition: If the patient is unstable, treat the patient right away, regardless of the patient's preference. It is possible that their current condition is impairing their mental faculties.
- The patient's decision-making capacity: Try to assess if the patient is capable of making decisions for themselves; psychosis or dementia are important factors to consider. If the patient lacks decision-making capacity, try to persuade the patient to reconsider their request.
- Reasons for the request: If there are clinical or ethnically appropriate reasons for reassigning staff, that should be taken into consideration. For example, if there are language barriers or religious concerns, it might be reasonable to accommodate the patient.
- Effect on the provider: Always take into account the effect a decision might have on the employee. "For many minority health care workers, expressions of patients' racial preferences are painful and degrading indignities, which cumulatively contribute to moral distress and burnout," according to the article. Always try to support staff when possible, and discuss their preferences when deciding how to respond.
- Options for responding: In some situations, staffing might dictate your decision. If the department is understaffed and you cannot provide proper coverage by reassigning, try to persuade the patient.
If faced with a non-emergency situation and a patient is deemed capable of making decisions, the article suggests that it may be best to suggest that the patient seek care elsewhere; though that also has its risks depending on the availability of other treatment.
For more information on this difficult issue, including a useful decision-making tool, read the New England Journal of Medicine's full article.
The 2017 Nursing Salary Report
HCPro recently conducted a survey among 291 nursing professionals in the healthcare industry regarding their work experience, environment, salary, and benefits. The results show that while careers in nursing careers are more varied and higher paid than ever, nurses are working later in their career and the age gap is growing.
A majority of the respondents were over 50 years old with over 10 years of experience. Respondents had a wide variety of education background, job titles, and salaries. While salaries overall are higher than ever, most respondents say that wages have not increased in the past year, and that benefits for many positions are lacking.
Time management and preceptorship
This is an excerpt from The Preceptor Program Builder
The three primary tasks affecting time management in healthcare include organization, prioritization, and delegation. It is especially challenging for preceptors to manage their time when given the added responsibilities of working with preceptees. Only by developing their skills in these three tasks can preceptors gain perspective and control over their time in any effective way when working with preceptees.
The following tips should help you to manage your time more effectively:
- For example, schedule interruptions. Do not chart every event as it occurs. Set aside time once or twice during your duty hours to stop what you are doing and update your reports:
- Keep your work and practice settings clear and ready for action. Papers, tools and supplies, and items waiting for attention should not clutter the desk or work area but rather should be organized and easily accessible.
- Do one thing at a time. Studies suggest that multitasking is not effective and can lead to increased errors. Complete one task before moving on to the next.
- Determine what must be done versus what you would like to do. They are not always the same. Say "no" if you have too many duties to handle responsibly or safely. Preceptees try very hard to please preceptors, coworkers, managers, and educators. They may take on too many tasks or responsibilities if they do not know how—or when—to say "no" occasionally.
- Avoid time wasters: the activities, things, people, habits, or attitudes that divert us from our primary objectives. They reduce our effectiveness and interfere or prevent us from completing our tasks or achieving our goals. Time wasters result from ineffective or a lack of planning, ineffective or a lack of priority setting, over commitment, clutter, interruptions, failure to delegate, unnecessary telephone calls or emails, paperwork, perfectionism, procrastination, conflict, ineffective problem-solving skills, daydreaming or escape activities, and hurrying (haste makes waste).
- Increase time savers: the activities, things, people, attitudes, or habits that direct us to meet our primary objectives or goals. They increase effectiveness and efficiency and enhance completion of tasks. They include planning and controlling time, making lists, setting priorities, creating agendas for meetings (Do we really need to meet? How much can be done by email, for example?), handling paper only once, not procrastinating (do it now), and delegate, delegate, delegate. Preceptors and preceptees need to know how to:
- Manage interruptions, emergencies, and crises with tact, diplomacy, and courtesy
- Become better at solving problems and resolving conflict (use tried and true models)
- Be assertive (say "no")
- Control the controllable and accept the uncontrollable
- Keep interruptions short—be ruthless with time, generous and kind to people
- Occasionally become invisible and not so completely available
- Avoid getting angry or hurt if possible—these waste time and energy
- Maintain a sense of humor
- Remember to plan and make personal time for fun and recreational activities
- Delegate routine tasks or projects. Set deadlines when you delegate. Ask for help from coworkers and specialists (e.g., educators) instead of trying to do everything alone. Delegate a task to your preceptees that you thought only you could do. Encourage preceptees to delegate tasks to coworkers when appropriate.
We all are given 168 hours per week, no more and no less. How we spend those hours affects our outcomes, professional and work goals, and job satisfaction. Preceptors can increase efficiency and induce wiser use of time through planning, thereby increasing productivity and decreasing stress.
Preceptors should determine the best use of time and help their preceptees do the same.
The Roots of Peer Review
The following is an excerpt from Nursing Peer Review, Second Edition
Medical staffs have been peer reviewing their cases for decades, and as fellow professionals, we must hold ourselves to the same high standards. Nurses are professionals who must hold each other accountable and evaluate patient care so we can eliminate system and human errors. Nurses are no different than physicians in this way.
An early crusader for quality improvement, E. A. Codman helped develop the concept of outcomes management in patient care. He was a proponent of peer review and quality programs for healthcare delivered at the hospital level.
Practicing in the early 20th century, Codman was a founder of the American College of Surgeons and its Hospital Standardization Program. Eventually, that program would morph into what we know today as The Joint Commission. His statement from 1916 calling for review and transparency are as relevant today as they were a hundred years ago:
I am called eccentric for saying in public that hospitals, if they wish to be sure of improvement, must find out what their results are, must analyze their results to find their strong and weak points, must compare their results with those of other hospitals, must care for cases that they can care for well and avoid attempting to care for cases which they are not qualified to care for well, must welcome publicity, not only for their successes, but for their errors. Such opinions will not be eccentric a few years hence.
—E. A. Codman, A Study in Hospital Efficiency, 1916
Codman would likely be happy to see today that the practice of physicians reviewing the work of other physicians—peer review—is a common practice and is considered to be a crucial element of ensuring that quality medical care is provided to patients.
That element is just as crucial in the nursing profession. The major reason for implementing a peer review process is to improve patient care. If nothing else, peer review is the right thing to do to protect the patient from potential harm. It is just a matter of time before external accreditation agencies, the government, and your hospital will require a formal peer review process of nurses.
More and more, healthcare organizations are required to be transparent about quality performance metrics. While the information that is publically reported is aggregate data, it is important for the healthcare organization to know person-specific performance data so that they can drive improved patient outcomes.
Typically, the outliers or underperformers are a small number of nurses who may not know they are not performing to the standard of care. It is important to give them specific and periodic performance feedback so that they can adjust their care model. Additionally, providing performance data to nurses helps them understand where they rank among their peers. When doing so, it is important to report the data in an anonymous way so that each nurse is uniquely identified using a coding system. This can be useful when metrics are performance based and specific in nature. Transparency is the way of the future, and moving in that direction will help the nursing infrastructure catch up with performance models used by physicians.
The goals and benefits of peer review include:
- Improving the quality of care provided by individual nurses
- Monitoring the performance of nurses
- Identifying opportunities for performance improvement
- Identifying system-wide issues
- Identifying educational needs of nurses
If the process of peer review is to be effective, then a formal structure must be created to allow for the tracking and trending of information and the identification of potential system or human failures. Case review is useful for this, as it presents opportunities to identify failures through investigation so nurses and other team members can correct them before injury occurs in another patient or patients.
Relationship of Nursing Excellence to Evidence Based-Practice
For many years, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® (MRP) has been synonymous with environments in which nurses prefer to practice and patients achieve the best outcomes. Nurses that are retained in a Magnet-accredited hospital are involved directly in making choices on patient care, and they are active in contributing to healthcare changes based on EBP. "A growing body of research indicates that Magnet hospitals have higher percentages of satisfied RNs, lower RN turnover and vacancy, improved clinical outcomes, excellent nurse autonomy and decision-making capabilities, and improved patient satisfaction" (Drenkard, 2010, p. 264). Brown (2009) wrote, "Evidence-based practice (EBP) is recognized by the healthcare community as the gold standard for providing safe and compassionate care. It is an essential component of any organization having achieved MRP status."
You can think about this information when you address the need for EBP support at your facility. EBP's central importance to nursing excellence and its flagship status at any organization deemed worthy of MRP designation indicates that EBP support should move out of the category of "nice to have" and into the category of "need to have."
Recognizing quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice, the MRP program provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of care they can expect to receive. When U.S. News & World Report published its annual showcase of America's Best Hospitals, designation as an MRP facility contributed to the total score for quality of inpatient care. In 2013, 15 of the 18 medical centers on the exclusive U.S. News Best Hospitals in America Honor Roll, and all 10 of the U.S. News Best Children's Hospital Honor Roll, are ANCC Magnet-recognized organizations (ANCC, 2014).
MRP designation is based on quality indicators and standards of nursing practice as defined by the American Nurses Association's Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators (2009). The Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators and other foundational documents form the base upon which the MRP environment is built. The designation process includes the appraisal of qualitative factors in nursing, and these factors, referred to as the 14 Forces of Magnetism, were first identified through research conducted in 1983. The 14 Forces were reconfigured under 5 Model Components in 2008, which places a greater focus on measuring outcomes.
The full expression of MRP designation embodies a professional environment guided by a strong visionary nursing leader who advocates and supports development and excellence in nursing practice. As a natural outcome of this, the program elevates the reputation and standards of the nursing profession.
Nurses push to prevent assault in healthcare
Healthcare professionals are four times as likely to be assaulted on the job compared to other professions, and lawmakers in Massachusetts are looking to strengthen protections for nurses and healthcare workers.
Last week, the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) endorsed bill S.765/H.795, which would strengthen penalties against assaults on healthcare workers. The MNA has called the bill Elise's Law, in honor of Elise Wilson, a nurse that was stabbed multiple times on the job last month. The bill would increase the penalty for assaulting emergency medical technicians, ambulance operators and attendees, or healthcare providers from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill would also streamline how victims of healthcare violence can use the justice system, making it easier to seek legal recourse for their injuries.
The bill is part of a larger effort to improve prevention and response to workplace violence in healthcare. "Health care professionals are being assaulted at a rate four times greater than those working in other industries," said Donna Kelly-Williams, RN, president of the MNA, in a press release. "Fear of violence and actual violence is rampant in Massachusetts health care facilities. An assault on a nurse is a serious action and should be taken seriously by our judicial system."
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care workers experience the most non-fatal workplace violence compared to other professionals, and account for 70% of all non-fatal workplace assaults. A survey conducted by the MNA found that 75% of nurses reported that violence was a problem in their workplace, and the Emergency Nurses Association reports that 80% of emergency department nurses have been a victim of workplace violence.
For information on how to prepare your facility for workplace violence, check out this excerpt from Preventing Workplace Violence: Handbook for Healthcare Workers.
Clinical Nurse Leaders, partners in quality improvement
Quality within any healthcare system depends on improving patient outcomes, which rely on continual nursing professional development and overall improvements in system performance. One of your most important resources for managing such improvements is the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). This clinician is a Master's prepared Advanced Generalist nurse who builds quality measures in patient care outcomes and implements evidence-based practice principles at the clinical point of care and service. These outcomes align with the facility's goals and strategic plan and can positively impact patient care processes.
For example, when working with a CNL, you can align the care team with strategic performance goals. CNLs and the Quality Systems team are important resources for strategic planning for quality and performance improvement (objectives, priorities, expectations, deliverables, and timelines). Working together, you can establish an infrastructure for engaging and motivating staff and other team members to work toward achieving improved patient care outcomes within the organization's measures of performance. CPI only happens when everyone engages to improve management of operations and care delivery.
As the context of healthcare environments continually evolves and changes, your role becomes more complex and demanding. However, these growing challenges offer expanding opportunities for developing partnerships with your nurse manager, CNLs, and interprofessional team members to improve quality, practice, and competency in managing unit operations and coordinating patient care. By taking of advantage of these opportunities, you can help create a unit culture of safety, quality, and practice excellence.
Include cultural diversity training in orientation
Healthcare professionals have varied views about what the term cultural diversity means and the actual purpose of cultural diversity training. They may believe that such training is initiated primarily to help them avoid professional and legal problems rather than improve patient care (Nisha et al 2007). Others are genuinely concerned about being culturally sensitive when working with patients and collaborating with colleagues. NPD practitioners know that the primary purposes of cultural diversity education are to improve:
- Healthcare professional–patient communication
- Healthcare professional–family communication
- Communication among healthcare professionals
- Patient and family outcomes
Cultural diversity education is also a requirement of some accrediting agencies. However, this is not the primary purpose of such education. Your cultural diversity programming should be practical and based on evidence that directs its design.
It is not easy to add more content to an orientation program. However, cultural awareness will help new employees to assimilate into the organization. Role play, discussion, and distance-learning techniques can all be used to provide basic information. Allow time for in-person discussion as well. Include information about how cultural differences manifest themselves in patients, visitors, and colleagues and present learners with scenarios that require them to make choices based on cultural appropriateness.
What topics should you include as part of diversity education?
It is not possible to include all aspects of multiple cultures in a diversity program. However, if cultural diversity is part of your competency program, you can regularly add material about aspects of various cultures.
The following is information to include in your initial training:
- How do members of this culture communicate? What significance do body language, gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact have? Which family members take the lead in communicating with people outside of their culture?
- What specific family/gender issues exist? What is the woman's role? How are major decisions made?
- What role does religion play?
- How is pain expressed?
- What are common health practices (e.g., alternative medicine, herbal medicine, home
remedies, etc.)?
- How do families deal with pregnancy and births?
- Is there a standard work ethic valued in the culture? How are specific occupations viewed
in terms of respectability, financial need, and appropriateness?
- Are there dietary restrictions associated with this culture?
- Are there specific political beliefs that influence people of this culture?
- Are there specific conflicts between certain cultural groups that may surface within your organization?
Source: Staff Development Made Simple
Blogging can be an innovative tool for nursing educational sharing
With the time-crunch worse than ever, it can be difficult to find the time to keep up with the latest in your facility, let alone the wider world of nursing. Early research conducted by Critical Care Nurse (CCN) suggests that blogs can be an effective means of communicating the latest hospital policies and best practices.
The cardiac intensive care unit at Brigham and Women's hospital found that while many of their nurses attended professional educational opportunities, the staff had difficulty sharing information with the entire nurse staff. The staff simply did not have the time for peer-to-peer sharing of educational information. To facilitate educational sharing, the nursing practice council at the facility set up a simple private blog where staff could share what they've learned from various educational opportunities, such as professional conferences and panels.
After fifteen months, the hospital conducted a survey to measure the effectiveness of this approach. They found that 86% of their nurses thought the blog was an effective way to share professional education, 81% felt the blog kept them up-to-date on evidence-based practices, and 59% thought the blog led to changes in their practices. While the results are anecdotal and early, the authors of the study suggest that more rigorous research is required.
Does your facility use blogging tools or social media for education and professional development?
Allina and nurses agree to end strike
The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) and Allina Health have reached an agreement after months of negotiations and weeks of striking.
Last week, we reported that Allina nurses were about to enter their second month on strike after another round of failed negotiations. This week, the two sides finally reached a tentative resolution that should end the nurse's strike.
Health care coverage had been a sticking point in negotiations; Allina wanted to transfer nurses away from their nurse-only insurance policy onto the more cost-effective corporate plan. The new agreement states that nurses will be moved off their current insurance by 2018, but the company has agreed to make additional contributions to HRA/HAS accounts in the next four years. The MNA representatives believe that this will protect nurses from any future benefit reductions.
Although the rank-and-file nurses still need to vote on the proposed terms, this deal is backed with the unanimous endorsement of the MNA, unlike the previous deal.


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Community Development
The Community Development Department mission is to enhance the quality of life of the residents of Baldwin Park.
The Department is comprised of the following Divisions:
The Department's effort in carrying out a wide range of community development activities are directed towards promoting commercial revitalization, ensuring high quality development, creating jobs and maintaining strong neighborhoods.
Programs and Functions
- Provide management, administration and support to each program within the Department
- Respond to the concerns of the City Council, Commission and Committee members, Businesses and Residents
- Enhance efficiencies in customer service through technology and training
- Cooperate and coordinate the Department operations with other Departments and outside Agencies
Contact Information
Benjamin Martinez
Director of Community Development
Director of Community Development
|City of Baldwin Park
14403 Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 813-5253
(626) 337-2965 Fax
|Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
7:30am – 6:00pm
Closed Friday

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|Juglans regia
|Mature walnut tree
|Scientific classification
|Juglans sect. Juglans
J. regia
|Binomial name
|Juglans regia
|Synonyms[citation needed]
Juglans duclouxiana Dode
Juglans regia, the Persian walnut, English walnut, Carpathian walnut, Madeira walnut,[2] or especially in Great Britain, common walnut,[1] is an Old World walnut tree species native to the region stretching from the Balkans eastward to the Himalayas and southwest China. It is widely cultivated across Europe.
Juglans regia is a large, deciduous tree attaining heights of 25–35 m (80 to 120 ft), and a trunk up to 2 m (6 ft) diameter, commonly with a short trunk and broad crown, though taller and narrower in dense forest competition. It is a light-demanding species, requiring full sun to grow well.
The bark is smooth, olive-brown when young and silvery-grey on older branches, and features scattered broad fissures with a rougher texture. Like all walnuts, the pith of the twigs contains air spaces; this chambered pith is brownish in color. The leaves are alternately arranged, 25–40 cm (10 to 16 in) long, odd-pinnate with 5–9 leaflets, paired alternately with one terminal leaflet. The largest leaflets are the three at the apex, 10–18 cm (4 to 7 in) long and 6–8 cm (2 to 3 in) broad; the basal pair of leaflets are much smaller, 5–8 cm (2 to 3 in) long, with the margins of the leaflets entire. The male flowers are in drooping catkins 5–10 cm (2 to 4 in) long, and the female flowers are terminal, in clusters of two to five, ripening in the autumn into a fruit with a green, semifleshy husk and a brown, corrugated nut. The whole fruit, including the husk, falls in autumn; the seed is large, with a relatively thin shell, and edible, with a rich flavour.
The Latin name for the walnut was nux Gallica, "Gallic nut";[3] the Gaulish region of Galatia in Anatolia lies in highlands at the western end of the tree's presumed natural distribution.
For the etymology and meaning of the word in English and other Germanic languages, see "walnut".
"Walnut" does not distinguish the tree from other species of Juglans. Other names include common walnut in Britain; Persian walnut in South Africa[4] and Australia;[5] and English walnut in North America and Great Britain,[6] New Zealand,[7] and Australia,[5] the latter name possibly because English sailors were prominent in Juglans regia nut distribution at one time.[8] Alternatively, Walter Fox Allen stated in his 1912 treatise What You Need to Know About Planting, Cultivating and Harvesting this Most Delicious of Nuts:[9] "In America, it has commonly been known as English walnut to distinguish it from our native species."
In the Chinese language, the edible, cultivated walnut is called 胡桃 (hú táo in Mandarin), which means literally "Hu peach", suggesting the ancient Chinese associated the introduction of the tree into East Asia with the Hu barbarians of the regions north and northwest of China. In Mexico, it is called nogal de Castilla,[10] suggesting the Mexicans associated the introduction of the tree into Mexico with Spaniards from Castile (as opposed to the black walnuts native of America).
The Old English term wealhhnutu is a late book-name (Old English Vocabularies, Wright & Wulker), so the remark that the Anglo-Saxons inherited the walnut tree from the Romans does not follow from this name. Old English: walhhnutu is wealh (foreign) + hnutu (nut). Etymologically it "meant the nut of the Roman lands (Gaul and Italy) as distinguished from the native hazel" according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Original habitat[edit]
Juglans regia is native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia, extending from Xinjiang province of western China, parts of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and southern Kirghizia and from lower ranges of mountains in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, northern India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, through Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan Region to portions of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and eastern Turkey.[citation needed] The largest forests are in Kyrgyzstan, where trees occur in extensive, nearly pure, walnut forests at 1,000–2,000 m (3000 to 7000 ft) altitude[11]—notably at Arslanbob in Jalal-Abad Province. In these countries, there is a great genetic diversity, in particular ancestral forms with lateral fruiting.[citation needed] During its migration to western Europe, the common walnut lost this character and became large trees with terminal fruiting.[citation needed] A small remnant population of these J. regia trees have survived the last glacial period in Southern Europe,[citation needed] but the bulk of the wild germplasm found in the Balkan peninsula and much of Turkey was most likely introduced from eastern Turkey by commerce and settlement several thousand years ago.[citation needed]
Introduction around the world[edit]
In the fourth century BC, Alexander the Great introduced this "Persian nut" (Theophrastus' καρυα ή Περσική[12]) in Macedonian and Greek ancestral forms with lateral fruiting from Iran and Central Asia. They hybridized with terminal-bearing forms to give lateral-bearing trees with larger fruit.[clarification needed] These lateral-bearers were spread in southern Europe and northern Africa by Romans. Recent prospections in walnut populations of the Mediterrean Basin allowed to select interesting trees of this type. In the Middle Ages, the lateral-bearing character was introduced again in southern Turkey by merchants travelling along the Silk Road. J. regia germplasm in China is thought to have been introduced from Central Asia about 2000 years ago, and in some areas has become naturalized. Cultivated J. regia was introduced into western and northern Europe very early, in Roman times or earlier, and to the Americas in the 17th century, by English colonists. Important nut-growing regions include California, France, Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary in Europe; China in Asia; Baja California and Coahuila in Mexico, and Chile in Latin America. Lately, cultivation has spread to other regions, such as New Zealand and the southeast of Australia.[13] It is cultivated extensively from 30° to 50° of latitude in the Northern Hemisphere and from 30° to 40° in the Southern Hemisphere. Its high-quality fruits are eaten both fresh or pressed for their richly flavored oil; numerous cultivars have been selected for larger nuts with thinner shells.
It is also cultivated as a handsome ornamental specimen tree in parks and large gardens. As such, it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[14]
Life cycle[edit]
Nutritional value[edit]
A study of ten cultivars of J. regia in Turkey showed significant variations in fatty acid content of the nuts:[15]
- 62% - 71% fat
- saturated fat (as a percentage of total fatty acids):
- unsaturated fat (as a percentage of total fatty acids):
- 21.2% - 40.2% oleate (monounsaturated fat)
- 43.9% - 60.1% linoleate (diunsaturated)
- 6.9% - 11.5% linolenate (triunsaturated)
Potential biological effects[edit]
Walnuts and other tree nuts are important food-allergen sources that have the potential to be associated with life-threatening, IgE-mediated allergic reactions in some individuals.[16][17]
Juglans regia is used to treat Diabetes mellitus symptoms in Austrian traditional medicine, whereby air-dried leaves are used as aqueous decoction or liquor preparation and are consumed on a daily basis.[18]
In Skopelos, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, local legend suggests whoever plants a walnut tree will die as soon as the tree can "see" the sea.[citation needed] Most planting is done by field rats (subfamily Murinae). In Flanders, a folk saying states: "By the time the tree is big, the planter surely will be dead." (Dutch: Boompje groot, plantertje dood). These sayings refer to the relatively slow growth rate and late fruiting of the tree.
Benevento in southern Italy is the home of an ancient tradition of stregoneria. The witches of Benevento were reputed to come from all over Italy to gather for their sabbats under the sacred walnut tree of Benevento. This legend inspired many cultural works, including the 1812 ballet Il Noce di Benevento (the walnut tree of Benevento) by Salvatore Viganò and Franz Xaver Süssmayr, a theme from which was adapted into a violin piece called Le Streghe by Niccolò Paganini. The Beneventan liqueur Strega depicts on its label the famous walnut tree with the witches dancing under it.
In rural villages of the Rađevian region of western Serbia, the head of the household would crack a walnut on Christmas morning. If the walnut was sound, it was thought that the coming year would be prosperous. If the walnut was shrivelled, the head of household would avert the bad omen by running three times around his house, at the same time shouting what could be paraphrased as "Do not listen, God, to Jack, who is full of cack."[19]
Walnut trees grow best in rich, deep soil with full sun and long summers, such as the California central valley. Juglans hindsii and J. hindsii x J. regia are often used as grafting stock for J. regia.[20] Other plants often will not grow under walnut trees because the fallen leaves and husks contain juglone, a chemical which acts as a natural herbicide. Horses that eat walnut leaves may develop laminitis, a hoof ailment. Mature trees may reach 50 feet (15 m) in height and width, and live more than 200 years, developing massive trunks more than 8 feet (2.4 m) thick.
See list of most planted cultivars in article walnut
Juglans regia 'Buccaneer' produces an abundant crop of seeds. A self-fertile cultivar, it produces pollen over a long period and is thus a valuable pollinator for other cultivars. The tree is about the same size as an open-pollinated walnut, it comes into leaf very late and so usually avoids damage by late frosts.
- Purpurea[21]
- Broadview[21]
- Cascade[21]
- Allegheny[21]
- Bedco 1[21]
- Coble #2[21]
- Hansen[21]
- Kaiser[21]
- KY Giant[21]
- Lake[21]
- McKinster[21]
- Somers[21]
- Utah Giant[21]
- Colby[21]
- Greenhaven[21]
- Reda[21]
- Shiawassee[21]
- Perry[21]
- Looking Glass[21]
- China-B[21]
- Champion[21]
- Northern Prize[21]
- Placentia[21]
Juglans regia is infested by Rhagoletis juglandis, commonly known as the walnut husk fly, which lays its eggs in the husks of walnut fruit. Particular cultivars of J. regia may be more infested than others because of varying walnut husk softness or thickness. 'Eureka', 'Klondike', 'Payne', 'Franquette' and 'Ehrhardt' cultivars are among the most susceptible species to infestation.[22]
Other uses[edit]
Walnut heartwood is a heavy, hard, open-grained hardwood. Freshly cut live wood may be Dijon-mustard colour, darkening to brown over a few days. The dried lumber is a rich chocolate-brown to black, with cream to tan sapwood, and may feature unusual figures, such as "curly", "bee's wing", "bird's eye", and "rat tail", among others. It is prized by fine woodworkers for its durability, lustre and chatoyance, and is used for high-end flooring, guitars, furniture, veneers, knobs and handles as well as gunstocks. The Native American Navajo tribe has been documented using the hulls of the nut to create a brown dye.[23]
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- ^ "Juglans regia". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 2019-07-06.
- ^ "walnut - Search Online Etymology Dictionary". www.etymonline.com.
- ^ L.C. van Zyl "Grafting of Walnut (Juglans regia L.) with Hot Callusing Techniques Under South African Conditions", University of the Free State, 2009 http://etd.uovs.ac.za/ETD-db//theses/available/etd-09172009-160603/unrestricted/VanZylLC.pdf
- ^ a b "Walnuts Australia - Nuts". Austnuts.com.au. Archived from the original on 2010-11-29. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
- ^ D.S. Hill, Skegness, Lincs, United Kingdom: Pests of Crops in Warmer Climates and Their Control p.651, Springer Science+Business Media, 2008
- ^ "Ornamental Tree Photography - NZ Plant Pics Photography ornamental garden trees". Nzplantpics.com. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
- ^ "?". Archived from the original on September 28, 2006.
- ^ "?". Archived from the original on April 25, 2009.
- ^ Juglans Regia (in Spanish)
- ^ Hemery 1998
- ^ Theophrastus, Enquiry into Plants III.6.2, III.14.4
- ^ "FAO corporate document repository: Walnut".
- ^ http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=1067
- ^ Ozkhan, Gulcan; Koyuncu, M. Ali (2005). "Physical and chemical composition of some walnut ( Juglans regia L) genotypes grown in Turkey". Grasas y Aceites (free)
|url=(help). 56 (2): 141–146. doi:10.3989/gya.2005.v56.i2.122.
- ^ Teuber, Suzanne S.; Jarvis, Koren C.; Dandekar, Abhaya M.; Peterson, W. Rich; Ansari, Aftab A. (1999). "Identification and cloning of a complementary DNA encoding a vicilin-like proprotein, Jug r 2, from English walnut kernel (Juglans regia), a major food allergen". Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 104 (6): 1311–1320. doi:10.1016/S0091-6749(99)70029-1. PMID 10589017.
- ^ http://foodallergens.ifr.ac.uk/food.lasso?selected_food=53
- ^ Pitschmann, A; Zehl, M; Atanasov, AG; Dirsch, VM; Heiss, E; Glasl, S (Mar 2014). "Walnut leaf extract inhibits PTP1B and enhances glucose-uptake in vitro". J Ethnopharmacol. 152 (3): 599–602. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2014.02.017. PMID 24548753.
- ^ Đurđev, Aleksandar (1988). "Божић" (in Serbian). Рађевина: обичаји, веровања и народно стваралаштво Archived 2013-08-26 at the Wayback Machine. Krupanj: Aleksandar Đurđev.
- ^ "Walnuts in California." Fruit & Nut Research & Information Center, http://fruitandnuteducation.ucdavis.edu/fruitnutproduction/Walnut. Accessed 28 Nov. 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "Plants Database". The National Gardening Association. 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ Boyce, A.M. (December 1929). "The Walnut Husk Fly (Rhagoletis juglandis Cresson)". Journal of Economic Entomology. 22: 861–866.
- ^ Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 39
- Flora Europaea: Juglans regia
- Flora of Pakistan: Juglans regia
- Chauhan, N.; Wang, K.C.; Wegiel, J.; Malik, M.N. (2004). "Walnut Extract Inhibits the Fibrillization of Amyloid Beta-Protein, and also Defibrillizes its Preformed Fibrils". Current Alzheimer Research. 1 (3): 183–188. doi:10.2174/1567205043332144. PMID 15975066.
- Hemery, G. E. (1998). "Walnut seed-collecting expedition to Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia". Quarterly Journal of Forestry. 92 (2): 153–157.
- Society for Neuroscience (2007). "News Release: Diet of walnuts, blueberries improve cognition; may help maintain brain function", Society for Neuroscience, 5 November 2007
- eFloras, Missouri Botanical Garden & Harvard University Herbaria (FOC Vol. 4 Page 282). "Juglans regia". Retrieved 2009. Check date values in:
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- Juglans regia - information, genetic conservation units and related resources. European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN)


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Janis Deboneé walked down to the shore from her home on Poquetanuck Cove with a hammer and an extension cord — the closest thing she had to a rope.
Janis Deboneé walked down to the shore from her home on Poquetanuck Cove with a hammer and an extension cord — the closest thing she had to a rope.
From a window of the Poquetanuck Cove home where she works as a live-in caretaker, she could see ears — those of a stranded, hurt deer — sticking out from the water of the icy cove.
"I love animals. I couldn't just let him suffer," Deboneé said about rescuing a deer from the cove Friday morning with neighbor Jeanette Cardoza, 83.
The two had first tried firefighters, police — anyone who might have experience rescuing wild animals. When all of them told the women there was nothing they could do, the petite Deboneé and Cardoza took matters into their own hands.
"We hoped if we got close enough, he could swim to the sandbar, and we could get him out," Deboneé said. "I didn't care if I fell in the water, and I did a little bit. But I know it's not deep there because of the sandbar."
Deboneé broke the ice atop the sandbar with her hammer, allowing the women to walk out toward the stranded animal. When they were close enough to touch him, Cardoza used her own twine to tie a lasso around the deer's neck. They dragged the adult deer off the ice and onto the sandy shore, wrapping the shivering animal in blankets.
"It was heartbreaking. He had ice cubes, icicles hanging from his hair," Deboneé said. "We did what we could. We just wanted to comfort him."
Later that day, after a call to the agency from a reporter, environmental conservation officers from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection went out to the Cove Road area where the women were tending to the deer. They shot the animal, killing it, then took it away to be disposed of.
"They said he was really suffering," Deboneé said, adding that she was still traumatized by it.
Dennis Schain, a spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, said the department always tries to help in these situations, but "it's not always possible given our limited resources."
In situations where environmental conservation police officers can respond, often animals stranded on ice are too far out for rescuers to risk a resuce. In situations in which an animal is rescued, depending on the type of animal, hurt or sick animals can go to wildlife rehabilitation centers for treatment before they are released. There are no such centers in the state for adult deer, Schain said, meaning there are two options: release the animal back into the forest if it is well enough to heal on its own, or if it's not — as was the case Friday — kill it.
"The best solution sometimes is to put the animal out of its misery," Schain said. "We hate to see an animal suffering, and we try to help, but it's not always possible to do so."
Deboneé said she hopes the response will change if this happens again.
"If it were a human, they would have gotten a boat on the ice right away. I can't understand why no one wanted to do anything," Deboneé said. "It's a wild animal, but that doesn't mean you can't have compassion."


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NCS group donates to children's hospital
Southampton Hospital would like to thank one of the National Citizen Service (NCS) groups in the south for their hard work.
The group raised a staggering £1,002.71 for the Paediatric Medical Unit in Southampton's Children's Hospital.
The students all cycled the equivalent of a marathon (26.2 miles), and then completed half a marathon walk.
Suzie Simmons, fundraising manager, said: "Thank you so much for the donations. The ward staff were thrilled to see all of the toys and donations for the children. These ranged from colouring equipment, to tablets and speakers for the children to listen to music, there was such a variety.
You could really see how close the NCS group had become by doing the cycling and walking challenge together as a team. Thank you."
About National Citizen Service (NCS)
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The Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre (LMCC), which opened in 2014, is a purpose-built facility with 18 chairs allowing the delivery of chemotherapy and associated care to patients. The centre has two restful and soothing gardens for patients and their families, which have been designed to help improve response to treatment, as well as provide a welcome environment for accompanying family and friends. The centre also features private areas where people can discuss sensitive information about their diagnosis and treatment with clinical and nursing staff.
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The Holiday Bowl is accepting nominations for the Dr Pepper Most Inspirational Player Award
SAN DIEGO – Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Dr Pepper Most Inspirational Player Award. For the sixth straight year, Dr Pepper and the Holiday Bowl are teaming up to reward a deserving high school student-athlete who might often be overlooked.
The program aims to recognize the unsung heroes of our high school football teams. The award seeks a San Diego County high school football player "who, through their presence, actions and words of encouragement, serves as an inspirational example to their teammates." This individual might often be overlooked on the field, yet inspires his teammates and coaches through his commitment, positive attitude and willingness to persevere through adversity.
The winner of the Dr Pepper Most Inspirational Player Award will be presented a $2,000 scholarship during an on-field presentation at the Holiday Bowl on Wednesday, December 30. All applications must be received by December 4, 2015.
All San Diego County junior or senior football players are eligible for the award. Visit SanDiegoBowlGames.com for more information and for the application form to nominate a student-athlete.
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Striker Jamie Vardy scored twice to help Leicester City to a commanding 4-1 victory over relegated Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Saturday.
It was a fourth win in a row for manager Brendan Rodgers who took charge of Leicester in February as Huddersfield missed the chance to move off the bottom of the standings for the first time since December.
"We got off to a good start, getting the first goal of the game again, which is important," Rodgers told reporters.
"We had other opportunities to be more convincing in the first half on the breakaway but didn't quite finish them and the keeper made a couple of good saves."
Leicester's Youri Tielemans opened the scoring with a long-range strike following a corner in the 24th minute.
Vardy doubled the lead three minutes after the break when he got on the end of a sublime cross from right back Ricardo Pereira.
Huddersfield halved the lead four minutes later when midfielder Aaron Mooy converted a penalty after Caglar Soyuncu brought down Karlan Grant.
James Maddison restored Leicester's two-goal advantage with a free kick in the 79th minute. Goalkeeper Ben Hamer misjudged the trajectory and took a step to his right before realising too late that the shot was headed to his left.
"When they scored the third our heads dropped and it's difficult," Mooy told BBC. "We've had such a tough season and it's just another day when we were not good enough. It's been a really hard week emotionally."
Vardy sealed victory with a penalty when Terence Kongolo fouled him after he had rounded the goalkeeper.
It was his 104th goal for Leicester, going past former England striker Gary Lineker's haul for the club, and his 15th league goal of the season.
"I can take positives, we don't like the result at all," Huddersfield manager Jan Siewert said. "At halftime we were down 1-0 and we changed it and came out and tried everything… and they scored too easily."
The result lifted Leicester to seventh in the standings with 47 points from 33 games, ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers on goal difference.


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Welcome back to my blog!
Today I'm posting a few tips and ideas for those of you who are thinking about starting up a blog. This is inspired by a chat I had with my friend Kelly who was thinking of starting up her own blog and asked for some advice. I'm by no means an expert in blogging, I just like to post little rambles, reviews etc and people are free to read them and give me feedback if they want to. I've actually done a post similar to this which was called "Top Ten Tips For New Bloggers" if you want to check that out too 🙂
So here are a few starting points, tips, and ideas for those of you who want to start a blog of your own.
- Choose a platform : There's loads of blogging platforms out there, but the two most popular seem to be WordPress and BlogSpot/Blogger. I've used both of these and my personal preference is WordPress. I think the layout looks sleeker, you get a lot more choice in layouts/ themes and I find it easier to use. My first ever blog was actually on blogger and I absolutely cringe looking at it now (It's still online!) It's worth checking out both though to see what you prefer, and if you don't like either of them, you can view a list of the "12 Best Free Blogging Platforms" here
- Choose a name : Perhaps the most difficult part of starting a blog. I've gone through so many names and so many blogs, the first one I ever made was called "The Life & Times Of A Fashion Student" then it turned into "Polka Dot Teapot" then I started loads of random new blogs, before eventually turning back to Polka Dot Teapot. I know I probably sound daft, but that's the name that always felt right to me, even though it probably doesn't make much sense to anyone else. Before choosing a name for your blog, write a few notes, what you want your blog to be about, topics you are interested in, your hobbies etc. You may find some inspiration there. Or you could use a blog name generator if you're really struggling, something perfect might pop up! The one I like the most is Spinxo
- Choosing a blog theme/ topic : What is your blog going to be about? What genre does it fit under? What are your hobbies and interests? These questions are a good starting point, but as you write and your blog evolves and grows you may start to venture into other topics. Don't put pressure on yourself to stick to one genre! My blog was originally meant to be about beauty and fashion, now I post my business makes, craft projects, recipes, and general chit chatty life stuff.
- What is the purpose of your blog? Is it a place to share ideas, make new friends, connect with people with similar interests to you? Or is it something you eventually want to make money out of. If it is something you'd like to make money out of then you'll need to think carefully about the name, content, marketing, and basically create a "brand". Also you'll need to start thinking about how you're going to promote your blog, which social media platforms you want to use etc. If this is the way you want to go with your blog, remember these things take time and hard work! It won't happen overnight
- Inspiration & planning: One of the things I get asked a lot is "how do you think of things to write?" The honest answer is stuff just pops into my head! When I'm having writers block, I look at other blogs, Pinterest, YouTube and Google for inspiration. I actually have a whole board dedicated to blogging over on my Pinterest (click the Pinterest button to have a look!). I also find planning posts, and jotting ideas down helps a lot. Get yourself a little notebook and write down anything and everything that comes into your head, or check out my post on my Top 3 Blog Planners for printable planners.
- Take a little bit of time on your photographs: Good photo's make a blog so much nicer to look at. You don't have to go all out and fancy, just use a nice simple background and decent lighting. I didn't really bother with this for a long time and looking back it makes me cringe so hard!
- Be Yourself: Don't try to hard to be what you think a proper blogger should be (I hope that makes sense) Be honest with your thoughts and opinions, turn your "fails" into funny content. One of my friends Siobhan has a YouTube channel and I love watching her because she's just so honest and funny. Being "real" will appeal to your readers much more then trying to be a copy of Zoella, or another well known beauty/ blogger guru.
- You never know who's watching: Have a think about what you're comfortable putting out there, as you never know who is reading your blog. I've published a few posts on relationships and my previous relationship (which in all honesty weren't very flattering), thought nothing of it until his current girlfriend popped up on my blog and left comments. I'm not really arsed about them seeing that, as it was a true experience and I was willing to share that online, but it did surprise me that the girl was taking the time to check out my blog, as it was someone I never expected to see it and I wasn't putting it all over social media. So before you post, just think would I want my parents, colleagues, etc to see this? Especially if you want to build your blog into a brand, because even if you're not putting your blog all over social media, people might still find it.
- And Finally…. Take the plunge! Starting a blog can be intimidating and confusing and stressful, but its so much fun! I've met some amazing people and one of my best friends (hey Abbie!) through blogging, its a great hobby to have and I find it very therapeutic. Don't beat yourself up if you don't get it right the first time, and don't pressure yourself into unrealistic goals (for example: posting everyday). It'll all develop the more you get into it, so just enjoy it.
I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and I hope it was helpful to anybody thinking about starting a blog. If you have recently started a blog, leave me a comment and I'll check it out.


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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
4 comments:
- robin andrea said...
Happy Thanksgiving, am. I hope the fullness in her hands is a source of great inspiration and joy.
- November 22, 2007 at 8:26 AM
- am said...
Happy Thanksgiving to you and roger, robin andrea. And yes, the fullness has been a source of inspiration and joy for a long long time.
- November 22, 2007 at 9:35 AM
- ~quoting beth said...
It is better to have full hands as opposed to empty ones! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving.
- November 22, 2007 at 11:24 AM
- am said...
quoting beth -- Thanks so much for stopping by.
- November 23, 2007 at 1:15 PM
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Whether you are new to shipping freight or a seasoned professional, our transportation blog will provide you with insights to master the fast-paced industry of logistics and will provide new, innovative ways to make the logistics industry work for you.
- June 27, 2018
- The 3 Benefits Of Asset-Based Transportation
Your business relies on products arriving on time with a cost-effective transportation strategy. When looking for a transportation company to move your freight, you need to evaluate the effectiveness and experience of a company along with the price. Your brand and reputation are on the line, so you don't want to entrust your business to just any low-cost provider.
- June 13, 2018
- 3 Reasons Why Rate Isn't Everything When Choosing A Logistics Provider
While getting the best possible price for your shipping needs is important, it isn't everything. Experience, personalized care, and top-notch customer service should also be high on your priority list. Here are three reasons why rate isn't the only thing to look for when choosing a logistics provider.
- May 31, 2018
- Shipping 101: Understanding The Difference Between LTL And Truckload Transportation
You have freight that needs to be shipped, but how do you decide what's the best method? When you aren't sure what your options are, hearing terms like "Less than Truckload" (LTL) and "Truckload" can be overwhelming, or even worse, these options seem like the same thing. Deciding what freight shipping method to go with can be a difficult choice.
- May 9, 2018
- National Pet Month: Tips For Trucking With Pets
It can be hard trucking for long periods of time without company, so why not consider bringing your non-human best friend along? Pets offer the perfect alternative for co-piloting your truck, and improving your overall performance.
- April 25, 2018
- 4 Of The Most Unique Truck Stops In America
While trucking across the United States, you'll find a number of rest spots along the journey. While many are nice but nothing to write home about, there are those select few that stand out in a crowded highway or stand the test of time. Here are some of the most unique Truck Stops in America for drivers hauling freight, and other travelers on the road.
- 3 Reasons Delaware Valley Shippers Inc. (DVSI) Should Be Your Go-To Carrier For Truckload And LTL Transportation In The Mid-Atlantic Market
Choosing a transportation company can be difficult. After all, when you trust a company with the goods needed for your business, you can't take that decision lightly. Whether you need a truckload shipping or LTL service provider, Delaware Valley Shippers Inc. (DVSI) (a wholly owned subsidiary of Combined Express) can provide the reliable services you're looking for at a reasonable rate.
- March 30, 2018
- 4 More Great Audio Books For The Long Haul
Heard any good books lately? Listening to audiobooks can help keep you entertained and alert while hauling freight by the truckload. Last April, we covered 7 Great Audio Books For The Long Haul. While there are many amazing titles to choose from, here are a 4 more great, recent choices when traveling OTR, across the United States.
- March 22, 2018
- How To Become A More Productive Truck Driver In 7 Steps
We all want to love our job and be productive when we work. We all want a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment at the end of the day. And we all want to get ahead in our career of choice. This holds true, whether you spend your time behind a desk in an office, or behind the wheel of a big rig. Here are seven steps to becoming a more productive truck driver.
- March 14, 2018
- How To Get A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) In Pennsylvania
Truck driving can be a stable career path, with expected continual growth through 2026. There are many opportunities in Philadelphia, and throughout Pennsylvania, open to new truck drivers. But how do you become a truck driver? A license for commercial driving is required in all states in order to drive locally or on long-haul rides.
- March 7, 2018
- 22 Movies Where Trucks Play An Important Role
They may not be Oscar winners, but there are some pretty great movies where Big Rigs steal the spotlight on the Big Screen. Some are stars, others have bit parts, but they all play an important role. Here are 22 movies that wouldn't be the same without trucks.


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7639 Kingsbury Road Alexandria, VA 22315
Spotless home located in the sought after Hayfield Farm neighborhood!
7639 Kingsbury Road has been lovingly maintained and exceptionally updated. Enjoy 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a .25 acre lot with a fully fenced backyard – all in the sought after Hayfield Farm neighborhood!
As you enter this outstanding home you're greeted with hardwood floors throughout. The spacious eat-in kitchen sparkles with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinets. The kitchen is filled with natural light from the sliding glass doors leading to the patio and large backyard. Grow your own produce and herbs in the custom organic garden beds.
Relax in the living room with a wood burning fireplace or entertain family and friends in the separate dining room. There is a bedroom and full bath with Silver Shadow marble and heated floors on the main level. The main level also features a multi-purpose room, make it an office, home gym, bedroom, or whatever your heart desires. A large space and French doors make it very versatile.
View the tour of this beautiful home.
On the upper level of 7639 Kingsbury Road, you'll find 4 bedrooms. The large master bedroom offers ample closet space and an attached master bath with Carrara marble. The additional 3 bedrooms are generously sized and have plenty of storage. The hall full bath also features Carrara marble. No detail has been spared in this stunning and inviting home.
As you enter the basement a large rec room awaits you complete with a wet bar with granite counters and an additional refrigerator. The basement is also home to a large storage room and a front loading Samsung washer and dryer.
We think you're going to love calling this immaculate Hayfield Farm, HOME! Give us a call 703-988-1711 to set up your tour when this home comes on the market.


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If You Read One Article About Resources, Read This One
Professional Commercial Movers for Your Business At times, it becomes necessary to move your business for expansion or even better and productive fields. It is quite a hectic issue moving the whole office and its departments by yourself or rather using your employees hence the need for professional commercial movers. Instead of overloading and relying on your employees for the full transportation, it is important that you acquire the right movers to save both time and energy. Hiring professional commercial movers will be a great forward push to achieving a great business and office transition. The process of moving large quantities of equipment and machinery require you to have suitable vehicle transportation which most companies do not have. Professional moving companies have the expertise and know how many vehicles will be able to carry your whole office conveniently. Time and labor cost is greatly wasted when we use employees to transport since they do not have the required training and expertise on the movement field. If you as an owner find it wise for the employees to be part of the movement, it is necessary that you also include the expertise of the professional movers to help out. For each and every minute that the employee is away from their place of work, it is obvious that the company loses money immensely. Professional movers will ensure that they minimize the breakage levels for your valuables since they have already mastered the art of transportation over time. The employees in your business or organization may be inexperienced in the moving and transferring hence asking them to move the business will only drag your business activities down as well as increase the damages during the process. Since it is their work and profession, professional movers take it to themselves to deliver your business and office in the most organized and in a clearly accessible way. The liability in case of an injured and uninsured employee will definitely go to the company hence to avoid all these problems it is necessary that you use professional movers since they are usually licensed and insured as well.
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Since it is usually an unplanned action, most companies do not have moving equipment hence they have rent them out which is far much more expensive than hiring professional movers. There is a guarantee of peace of mind when we use professional movers for moving our businesses and offices. You as a business owner may see some man power in your staff but it is not always adequate hence the necessity of professional movers. Whether you are moving or transferring a single office, retail store, multi office or even an entire warehouse, professional movers will always make a huge and undeniable difference.5 Takeaways That I Learned About Resources


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Thank you for your continued support of the Temple.
Below are the details for stock transfer to the Hindu Temple Association –
- Electronic Transfer of Stocks – preferred option. No additional paperwork, no additional signatures to obtain, fast and direct.
The following details will enable you to transfer the stocks electronically. Provide your broker with the following:
- Name of the company's stock you want to donate
- How many shares you want to donate
- As of what date (has to be in future, not past) you want this transaction to be effected.
Hindu Temple Association has a brokerage account with M&T Securities.
Address: M&T Securities Inc., 285 Delaware Avenue, Suite 2000, Buffalo, NY 14202-1885.
Phone: 800-724-7788
Account number: AZD-955185 (DTC# 0443)
It clears through Pershing LLC (800-742-9949, option2)
- Paper-Certificate Transfer of Stocks – fall back option. Involves paperwork & signatures, more time involved than Electronic transfers.
This option requires you to :
- Obtain the paper Stock-certificate and endorse it to "Hindu Temple Association" , Tax-id: 51-0312741, Address: 760 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.
- Complete Letter-of-authorization form
- Sign both the Stock-certificate and Letter-of-authorization in front of a bank officer, and get both documents certified with a "MEDALLION SIGNATURE GUARANTEED" (this is different from Notary signature)
- Contact Arathi Jayaram (Email: firstname.lastname@example.com , Ph: 302.235.0533) or Patibanda Sarma (Email: firstname.lastname@example.com , Ph: 302.562.4761) to complete the transfer.
For both options:
For tax purposes, you can write off the average of min and max of the day the stock transfer is completed. Temple can keep the stocks as long as they want and sell at an appropriate time.
You can donate appreciated stocks to Hindu Temple Association and avoid the capital gains tax. This is really a boon to those who own appreciated stocks. Not a bad option to even those who own depreciated stocks.
Even in these instant stock transaction days, transfer to non-profits takes about a week. Please consider sending any pledge balances and new donations before Dec 31, to tax-deduct for that same year. Please consult your tax advisor.


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All great movements start and end in the hands of the leader. If you are feeling the call of God to launch a First Priority ministry in your community, or take the reins of an existing network, this title is for you.
The call of God is number one in who we look for in a First Priority Coordinator. God used a donkey… I digress. We are looking for leaders who are feeling the call of God to get out and talk to people and influence them to unify for the gospel and students. We also need people who are willing to follow the process behind our strategy. First Priority works. Over the years, we have noticed some best practices that will help you to avoid stumbling blocks, go around road blocks, and help students reach students for Jesus sooner.
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Pom Pom Sweaters:
blush sweater | grey with ivory poms | grey on grey | ivory with beige | black on black | camel |
I've seen a few pom pom shirts around and I really like them, but they always seem to be pretty spendy so I set out to find some affordable options.
CrossBody Bags:
floral bag | military patch bag | coat of arms bag | bee bag—> not shown, but necessary to add 🙂 I'll give you a hint…. it costs about $50!
Having a few classic crossbody bags can go a long way toward a diversified wardrobe. Adding something with a classic silhouette and interesting details is a good way to show some personality. You'll never guess which is the cheapest!
Leather Pants:
real lambskin pants (decent price for real leather!) | faux leather fast fashion pants | faux leather made well pants | brown real leather pants (another decent deal for real leather, but still more than the pleather options)
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The No. 1 Harvard men's lightweight crew team kept its unbeaten mark intact Saturday on Severn River, defeating No. 7 Navy and No. 6 Delaware for the Haines Cup.
Conditions on the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland featured a six to 10 mile per hour tailwind against incoming tide. The tailwind increased throughout the morning.
In the first varsity eight race, Harvard led down the stretch but needed one final surge over the final couple hundred meters to hold off a charging Navy to win the Haines Cup by 1.2 seconds.
The Crimson's second varsity eight overcame a slight Navy lead near the end of its race and passed the Midshipmen late to garner a victory of its own. Harvard's fifth varsity engaged in a very competitive race against Navy to begin the day and was able to come away victorious with a power move at the finish to edge Navy.
1V: Jack Stone (Cox), David Wexner (Stroke), Andrew Wilkins (7), Victor Olsen (6), Chris Skokowski (5), Sean Hayes (4), Drake Deuel (3), Nick Barry (2), Hunter Wallace (Bow)
2V: Annina Kennedy-Yoon (Cox), Andrew Sterne (Stroke), Isaac Walker (7), Andre Dupuis (6), Rob Lowe (5), Freddie Johnson (4), Spencer Kaplan (3), Eryk Dobrushkin (2), Toby Satterthwaite (Bow)
3V: Mary Yeh (Cox), Owen Niles (Stroke), Aidan Crawford (7), Brady Stevens (6), Mike Genovesi (5), Zach Altshuler (4), Michael Yuan (3), Nick Kochanek (2), Noah Burhance (Bow)
4V: Matty Cheng (Cox), Chris Jarrett (stroke), Wes Fabyan (7) Liam Daily (6), Oliver Hansen (5), (6), Josh Kuppersmith (4), David Gonzalez (3), Tate Huffman (2), Dillon Dunteman (Bow)
5V: Cat Li (Cox), William Weiter (Stroke), Derek Woo (7), Andrew Hebert (6), Reed McMurchy (5), Conlan Olson (4), Sam Detmer (3), Robert Powell (2), Nate Dempsey (Bow)
Varsity 8
Harvard – 6:04.1
Navy – 6:05.3
Delaware – 6:14.7
Second Varsity 8
Harvard – 6:12.4
Navy – 6:14.1
Delaware – 6:20.4
Third Varsity 8
Navy – 6:09.6
Harvard – 6:10.0
Delaware - 6:26.7
Fourth Varsity 8
Navy - 6:14.2
Harvard - 6:21.1
Delaware - 6:32.5
Fifth Varsity 8
Harvard – 6:24.4
Navy – 6:24.9
Navy 6V - 6:53.6
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Shock for TV3 as producers quit Vincent Browne programme
TWO producers of the 'Tonight with Vincent Browne' programme have dramatically quit just months after joining the show.
Betty Purcell, a former RTE producer, and Sean MacCarthaigh, who joined from the 'Irish Examiner', confirmed to the Irish Independent last night that they decided to resign from the programme last week.
Ms Purcell had been working on the show for only around three months, while Mr MacCarthaigh's time on board TV3's flagship current affairs programme was even shorter.
They are the latest members of the production team to part ways with the programme after another member quit in recent months.
When asked for comment last night Vincent Browne said: "That is a matter for the TV3 press office." He declined to comment further.
Both Ms Purcell and Mr Mac Carthaigh said they didn't wish to explain the reasons for the shock departures.
"It's probably better for me not to go into the reasons why I've left," Ms Purcell said last night. "It's been a really interesting time to work on the 'Tonight' programme because of the crisis in the Department of Justice over the Alan Shatter controversies."
Sean MacCarthaigh said there were a number of issues he wished to address before making any comment on his departure.
The departures are the latest blow for TV3 which earlier this month lost five senior executives to new rival UTV, which has announced it will begin broadcasting in Ireland next year.
TV3 did not respond to queries from the Irish Independent last night.
However, it is understood there have been a number of issues among the production staff of the 'Tonight with Vincent Browne' programme and the show's presenter, which came to a head last week.
A number of news editors at the station are also understood to be deeply unhappy with management's decision to cut the 11pm news programme which means the Vincent Browne programme now runs a few minutes longer.
Ms Purcell, a former RTE stalwart with over 33 years' experience in television news and current affairs, played a key role in developing the programme's 'live debate' shows in the station's new studio.
Mr MacCarthaigh was a news editor with the 'Irish Examiner' before joining TV3 only two months ago.
A source within the commercial broadcaster last night said morale was "very low at the moment" after TV3 lost the Irish rights to 'Coronation Street' and 'Emmerdale' to UTV.
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...Scotland's Premier Motorsport Club
Mull Car Club Ltd is one of the leading UK motor clubs. We provide senior officials, stage commanders, radio controllers and marshals to all rounds of the Scottish Rally Championship (SRC) as well as many other events across the UK. Please click here for our 2018 Calendar.
Last year we organised a successful Rally Time Trial at Fishnish as well as the 5th round of the SRC, The Dunoon Presents Argyll Rally.We also ran the Rally Time Trial in Mornish in October 2017, following the enforced cancellation of the Mull Rally.
All marshals must complete the MSA on line training module. Click if you have not already done this.
Club members include many experienced timekeepers, a Radio Group of 32 including 4 Controllers, 4 Clerks of the Course and a fully qualified Scrutineer (resident on the Island). We also have links to Rescue & Recovery Units and Doctors.
The two main Car Club Event of 2019 will be the Dunoon Presents Argyll Rally on Saturday 22nd June 2019, and hopefully the return of the Mull Rally in October.
For the full list of events which the club will be involved with I.E. Marshaling, see the Marshals page.
Please see the News page for further information and links to Regulations etc.
To volunteer please contact our Chief Marshal, Adrian Fitness firstname.lastname@example.com or 07917 095136
AGM details and documentation can be found in the News Section
Mull Car Club have issued the following statement regarding the Closed Road Public Consultation and it's impact on the future of the Mull Rally:
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Membership fees became due on 1st January. Click here to download Mull Car Club 2018 Membership application form.
Please note that the Club is in the process of moving it's Bank Account from the Co-operative Bank to the Bank of Scotland.
If you wish to pay by Bankers Order as a new member, or you wish to change to such payment, having previously paid by another method, please complete the Mandate attached to the Application for Membership Form. This will cover your membership subscription for 2018 and subsequent years.
If you already have a Bankers Order Mandate in place, your 2018 fee will have been taken from your account on or about 1st January. We will require a new Mandate to cover 2019 and beyond. If you send a "new" Mandate please ensure that you delete the reference to paying "£10 on receipt of mandate". This will ensure that you do not pay twice for 2018!


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Advantages of Two-Sided Cabinet Design
More and more homeowners are favoring open concept designs in their homes. This gives the house a more spacious feel and make it easy family members and friends to interact with each other even during meal time preparation. Two-sided cabinet design features can be added in the space between the two rooms to keep the sense of openness while at the same time providing elegant and useful storage.
A good place to use a two-sided cabinet design is over a breakfast bar between a kitchen and a living room. There will still be plenty of room for someone to enjoy a meal, and there will be an open space between the two rooms, but the extra storage above can be used to store dishes and glassware, or even a selection of wines. You can choose cabinets that have glass doors, and use the two-sided cabinets to display your China instead of taking up premium floor space with a free-standing China cabinet.
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One of the reasons I've lost track a little is due to a busy weekend ... STITCHING!!! Our Friday night Sit 'N' Stitch group decided to start the year with a low-key stitching retreat ... just in case the year got away from us! :0) Everyone would bring whatever projects they were working on, no formal tutorials, pot-luck meals that everyone contributed to ... and our sense of humour! (something not too far from the surface for most of the group anyways, which is why I enjoy Friday night stitching sessions so much! Tee! Hee! Hee!)
Friday afternoon saw us all arriving in dribs and drabs as our week wound up, but very quickly the hum of the cicadas was joined by the hum of sewing machines ... and FANS!!! Did I mention we were in the middle of a heat wave, even here on top of our 'hill'?!?!?! 36-38 degrees Celsius throughout the weekend and very humid with it. Extremely unusual for our hilltop climate. Not that it slowed down the stitching! :0)


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The Big Reunion 2 is destined for disaster if its new teaser trailer is anything to go by.
A1, Eternal, Girl Thing, Damage and, erm, 3T are back in the mix for the second series of the ITV2 show which saw the likes of B*Witched, 5ive, Atomic Kitten, 911, The Honeyz and Liberty X successfully reunite last year.
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Gareth Gates, Dane Bowers, Adam Rickitt, Kavana and Kenzie from Blazin' Squad have been lumped together to perform their greatest hits, and things aren't looking good.
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For all information related to exams at Graveney please refer to the areas in this part of our website.
Should you not find what you are looking for please email us:
Public Exams Timetable
Students will be given individual copies which will show the room that each exam will be held in.
It is important not to lose this document – anecdotal evidence suggests that sticking a copy to the fridge or mirror are good places to keep it safe!
Internal Exams Timetable
Dates regarding internal exams for all pupils can be found by visiting the school calendar found in Parent Portal on this website.
Rules and Regulations
There are a variety of notices that contain the national rules and regulations for exams and it is very important that all students read each one so that they know what is expected of them.
Please click on the links below to view this guidance:
- A - Z of Exams - Essential reading for students and parents
- Examination FAQs
- Information for candidates - Onscreen tests notice
- Information for candidates - Privacy Notice
- Information for candidates - Social media notice
- Information for candidates - Written exams poster
- Information for candidates - NEA notice
- Information for candidates - Coursework notice
- No Mobile Phones Poster
Access Arrangements
Access Arrangements: what they are and how to use them.
GCSE, AS and A2 results
Students will need to come in to school to collect their results. Any results not collected on the day will be posted, first class, to the student's home address.
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- Post Results Services
- Access to exam scripts priority service for GCSE subjects taken with Edexcel, OCR and WJEC only
- Request for Clerical Check of exam marks
- Request for normal review of marking
- Request for Original Exam Script
- Priority Review of Marking
- Priority return of AS and A level exam scripts
Replacing Certificates
National regulations state that schools only have to store students' exam certificates for one year; after that they have to be shredded and students have to apply to the exam boards directly to replace them.
Information about getting replacements can be found in the document below:
The attached document gives many of the most frequently asked questions, in five main sections:
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More than 100 non-fatal farm incidents are happening on Northern Ireland farms each month, the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) warned.
The FSP called on farmers during the launch of its latest Action Plan 2017/2020 last week (September 12) after it exposed figures which highlighted about 1,276 incidents required medical attention through the 12-months between March 2014 and April 2015, with most a result of being hit or trampled by an animal.
Speaking at the launch, FSP chairman Keith Morrison urged the industry to work towards a shift in behaviour to reverse its poor safety record and 'make farms safer places to work'.
He said: "Farming and food production play a crucial role in the life and economy of Northern Ireland, but unfortunately we have also seen farming in the headlines for the wrong reasons.
"All too often accidents happen on our farms which are preventable, so we want to continue to raise awareness for everyone working on, or visiting, a farm."
The announcement came only days after County Armagh cattle breeder Thelma Gorman, 67, died after an incident leading a cow.
Gardai and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are also investigating the death of a farmer in his 20s who died after experiencing breathing difficulties at a mushroom farm near Emyvale, County Monaghan, last Thursday (September 13).
Two of his colleagues are also in hospital receiving treatment after reportedly being found unconscious.
Barclay Bell, president of the Ulster Farmers Union said there was 'still a big challenge ahead' but it must start with changing farmer's approach to risk.
"We all know there are many pressures on farmers, not least prices and the weather," he added. "But the greatest threat to any farming business is an accident that leaves a family member unable to work or worse."
The main causes of non-fatal accidents requiring medical attention were: