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Joy Pritts: Health data security features must be usable
We sat down with outgoing ONC Chief Privacy Officer Joy Pritts, who may surprise you with perspectives on health data security, patient privacy and her next act, post-ONC.
This is the second half of our exit interview with ONC's outgoing Chief Privacy Officer Joy Pritts. Part one can be found here.
What's your next act? Will you be going to work for Farzad [former ONC chief Farzad Mostashari, who has started a health IT consulting firm]? Are you going to be doing something privacy related in the private sector? Do you know yet?
Joy Pritts: I intend to stay in the privacy world …. I really don't have any idea what my next steps are. I'm kind of jumping off the cliff without a parachute. It's very exciting to think about what options are out there. But as a political employee it's almost impossible for me to look for another job while I'm still here. I really don't have any clue where [I'll] be going.
That makes a lot of sense. Because there would be built-in conflicts, or there could be in a lot of cases.
Pritts: The moment I have an interview I need to recuse myself from any item that I'm looking at that might have an impact on that organization. And given the breadth of what I do, that means that I'd have to recuse myself from almost everything I do. It's just easier for me to deal with it once I'm gone from ONC.
Did you feel like the position has been established enough so that it will prosper in the wake of your departure?
Pritts: Oh yes. When I was first appointed to this office there was me and one staff member. We now have the positions of chief privacy officer and at least 12 staff members, and the current national coordinator has made a definite commitment to maintaining the office size and its focus and its funding.
In your mind what role do vendors play in protecting patient privacy? It's providers that want to comply with HIPAA and meaningful use rules, but in some ways they can only be as compliant as the software they purchase allows them to be.
Pritts: We obviously see that it's very important for vendors to build in security and privacy enhancements into their products. When we address this issue, we always say that everyone has responsibility when it comes to protecting the privacy and the security of health information. It runs from the government to the vendors to the providers and even to the patients when they receive their own information.
With respect to the vendors in particular, we really believe they need to make a concerted effort to build security into their products and do it in such a way that it's easy to use. Because if it's hard to use, the providers won't do it. We also see some activity out in the field that we find a little distressing, which is where some vendors tell their provider/customer, "just buy this product and you will be HIPAA-compliant." And that's just not the case. So what we really encourage vendors to do is be really careful in how they message what they're selling a provider. You can sell a provider a product that has a lot of security features, but the provider is still going to have to use it properly and have proper policies and practices in place. You can't buy security.
What do you see as the top privacy issues that are going to face the health IT world in the next few years? Are there any new issues on the horizon?
Pritts: The health IT space is really constantly evolving. Probably one of the biggest issues is going to be what a lot of people are referring to as big data. I'm using that term as meaning the collation of data from a number of different resources and combining it and analyzing it. When you're doing that activity and you're taking information not only from healthcare providers who are covered by HIPAA, you might be also collecting information from the individual's mobile device that's not covered by HIPAA. And you might be trying to get some of that information from credit reporting agencies because that's a big movement now, to look at not only an individual's health, but also their social and economic factors and how all of this comes into play. All of those different sectors are subject to different rules and regulations. It's going to be very curious to see how that all plays out.
OK, the obvious question is: why are you leaving?
Pritts: The timing is just right. I've been here for 4 ½ years. And the average tenure of a political appointee is two years. And I feel like it's been a great tenure here. I've been able to accomplish a lot and set up a great office going forward. And it's just a good time for me to leave on a very high note.
Let us know what you think about the story; email Shaun Sutner, news and features writer, or contact @SSutner on Twitter.


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Every few generations throughout our history, we have experienced what Soros refers to as "far-from-equilibrium" situations – or, "unthinkable" situations – when the political, economic and/or social stability of entire nations or societies is threatened.
Prepare yourself, because by all indications the "unthinkable" is exactly what we are facing today.
Let us not ignore the lessons of history, but rather, use them to survive and thrive when the world around us falls apart.
full article here: Soros Weighs In: "It Is Necessary to Think the Unthinkable"

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USS Bingham
USS Bingham (APA-225), 1945–1946 photograph.
|United States
|Bingham County, Idaho
|as a Type VC2-S-AP5 hull, MCE hull 573[1]
|Permanente Metals Corporation, Richmond, California
|Yard number:
|Laid down:
|22 September 1944
|20 November 1944
|Sponsored by:
|Mrs John V. Harrell
|23 December 1944
|17 June 1946
|redesignated Amphibious Transport (LPA-225), 1 January 1969
|3 July 1946
|Honors and
|1 × battle star for World War II service
|sold for scrapping, 17 September 1983, delivered, 14 October 1983
|General characteristics [2]
|Class and type:
|Haskell-class attack transport
|Type VC2-S-AP5
|455 ft (139 m)
|62 ft (19 m)
|24 ft (7.3 m)
|Installed power:
|17.7 kn (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph)
|Boats & landing
craft carried:
|86 officers, 1,475 enlisted
|56 officers, 480 enlisted
|Service record
|Part of:
|TransRon 24
|Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto (24–30 June 1945)
USS Bingham (APA-225) was a Haskell-class attack transport that saw service with the US Navy in World War II. She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory ship design type and named after Bingham County, Idaho.
Pickaway was laid down 22 September 1944, under Maritime Commission (MARCOM) contract, MCV hull 573, by Permanente Metals Corporation, Yard No. 2, Richmond, California; launched on 20 November 1944; sponsored by Mrs. John V. Harrell; commissioned builder's yard on 23 December 1944, Captain Leon F. Brown, USNR, in command.[3]
Service history[edit]
Following shakedown training off the coast of southern California, during which her crew "received intensive drilling in amphibious boat operations" off Oceanside and Coronado, the attack transport underwent availability at the Standard Shipbuilding Corporation's dock, San Pedro, from 5 to 13 February 1945.[3]
Transport duties[edit]
She loaded supplies at Los Angeles and then proceeded to San Francisco, before heading thence to Port Chicago, to load ammunition for Hawaii. She arrived there late on 22 February; commenced loading the next morning; and, after taking on 2,900 short tons (2,600 t) of assorted ammunition as cargo, got underway for Hawaii on the afternoon of 28 February.[3]
Steaming independently in worsening weather, Bingham encountered "very rough seas" which caused the ship to roll as much as 40 degrees to a side, "recovering very slowly." By late afternoon, the storm had wrenched eight life rafts loose from their moorings. Throughout the night of 1 March, Bingham constantly deviated from her "routed track in an effort to lessen the effects of the sea." The squally, rainy weather continued the next day, but Bingham had passed the worst of it. She made landfall off Oahu on the morning of 6 March, and PC-483 escorted her into Pearl Harbor where she moored at the Naval Ammunition Depot.[3]
Her perilous voyage over and cargo delivered safely, Bingham enjoyed a brief respite at Pearl Harbor, taking on stores and fuel while sending ashore as many officers and men as possible to attend various training courses and schools.[3]
On the morning of 27 March, her tropical idyll came to an end, and she shifted to Honolulu Harbor. After embarking US Army troops on 28 March, the ship sailed for the Marshalls on 29 March, in convoy PD 355T and reached Eniwetok on the afternoon of 6 April.[3]
The following day, in company with Lanier and Steele, Bingham pushed on toward the Marianas. She and her consorts reached Saipan on the morning of 10 April. Two days later, having disembarked her troops there, Bingham got underway for Hawaii and reached Pearl Harbor on 21 April.[3]
During the first half of May, Bingham took part in amphibious warfare training off Maui. Returning from these evolutions to Pearl Harbor on 14 April, she took on board the Navy's 74th Construction Battalion ("Seabees") between 15 and 20 May, and sailed for the Marshall Islands on 20 May.[3]
After steaming in convoy with Colbert, Lander, and SS Robin Wentley with LeHardy and Enright as escort, Bingham dropped out of the convoy on the morning of 22 May, because of a bad gasket leak in a high pressure steam line. While Enright stood by, Bingham made emergency repairs. By 11:15, Bingham could get underway to overtake the convoy, and she and Enright had resumed their stations in the convoy by 19:27. Arriving at Eniwetok on the afternoon of 28 May, Bingham refueled from Meredosia and got underway for Ulithi on 5 June. From there, she set sail for the Ryukyus with Task Unit (TU) 94.18.2 on 20 June.[3]
At 05:42 on 24 June, Bingham was detached from the task unit and directed to proceed to the eastern coast of Okinawa with SS White Swallow and Clermont. The three ships entered Nakagusuku Wan shortly after 08:00 and anchored about 3,000 yd (2,700 m) off the town of Yonabaru, a place nearly destroyed by the recent fighting. Early that afternoon, Bingham began landing her "Seabees" and Army passengers. She went to general quarters at 21:52, securing at 22:33 when no enemy planes came near her. The next few days brought more of the same. Bingham continued disembarking passengers and discharging her varied cargo into tank landing craft (LCT) and her own LCM's. To quote her war diary, "Unloading continued day and night except for interruptions for enemy air alerts on the nights of the 25, 27, and 29 June."[3]
Unloading completed by late on 28 June, Bingham put to sea on 30 June, in company with SS San Bruno and Kinzer. After stopping briefly at Hagushi anchorage, she moved to Kerama Retto on 1 July, and joined Ulithi-bound convoy OKU 10 which reached Ulithi on 5 July. Then, with 119 passengers, 21 of whom were hospital patients, Bingham sailed for the west coast on 6 July. Steaming independently, the attack transport entered San Francisco Bay on 21 July, moored at 16:00, and started disembarking her passengers. Next came an overhaul conducted by the Matson Navigation Company which lasted until early in August. Bingham then loaded supplies and cargo and stood out to sea on 9 August, bound for Hawaii.[3]
On 14 August, while the ship steamed westward, she received "conflicting radio reports that Japan had surrendered," or had not. "Finally, about 17:00," her war diary records, "we received the announcement, confirmed by President Truman, that Japan had agreed to lay down her arms...." Bingham reached Pearl Harbor the following day but soon got underway for Eniwetok. Arriving there on 25 August, she fueled again from Meredosia and then pushed on for the Western Carolines on 27 August. She steamed in company with nine other attack transports, a destroyer escort, and two subchasers, and the convoy reached Ulithi on the last day of August.[3]
On 8 September, Bingham sailed for her second visit to Okinawa, as the command ship of a 23 ship convoy (UOK 57). Bingham reached Buckner Bay on 11 September, and moved in closer to the beach on 12 September, nearer to Awase, where her cargo was to be landed. During the morning of 13 September, she began disembarking her passengers and unloading her cargo. About 06:00 on 16 September, however, the wind and seas began to rise "appreciably." Long swells rolled into Buckner Bay from the southeast, as a typhoon, thought to be slowly recurving northward, headed for Okinawa. Bingham put to sea "in accordance with the current typhoon plan." By the time she cleared Buckner Bay, her bow sliced into 20-foot waves, and the sea continued to rise as she doubled Okinawa's southern tip and labored on to westward.[3]
By the next morning she deemed it safe to return to port, so she came about and headed for Buckner Bay, anchoring at 19:00. After completing her cargo unloading on 18 September, Bingham shifted to the western side of the island and anchored off Machinato on 19 September. The next day, she took on board approximately 2,000 former Allied prisoners of war "recently liberated from camps in Japan" for passage to Manila. Bingham got underway at 07:00 on 21 September; but, when SS Cape Diamond missed a planned rendezvous off Naha, the attack transport returned to Naha for the night. Bingham finally sailed for Manila at 17:00 on 22 September, in company with Haskell, the lead ship of her class, and Lough. She moored in Manila harbor on 25 September; and, by 19:00, the former prisoners of war all had disembarked, well on their way in returning home.[3]
Operation Magic Carpet[edit]
Bingham, however, had work yet to do. Shortly before midnight on 25 September, she began embarking some of the first 2,000 men she carried homeward in Operation "Magic Carpet". Having embarked her passengers, Bingham sailed for Hawaii the following morning, arrived at Pearl Harbor on 10 October, but got underway again the following day for the west coast. Bingham reached San Francisco on 17 October, and disembarked her passengers. The next day she shifted to the Bethlehem Steel's San Francisco yard for dry docking and alterations. Among the latter was the conversion of her number five hold to a 312 man troop compartment. A labor dispute, however, slowed the work and prompted her move from Pier 7 to Pier 922, where Bellerophon tied up alongside on 30 October, and completed the alterations.[3]
Converted for "Magic Carpet" duty, Bingham embarked westbound passengers and sailed for the Philippines on 6 November. Reaching Samar on 19 November, she disembarked her passengers there, taking on board others bound for Manila. She then fueled from Whippet and put to sea again on 21 November. She reached Manila on the morning of 23 November.[3]
Bingham then departed Manila on 29 November, with a "capacity load" of 2,010 passengers, eclectically composed of female Red Cross personnel, merchant marine officers, Army officers and enlisted men. Proceeding alone, she reached San Francisco on 16 December. Her passengers disembarked by 10:00, she moved to Hunters Point, where she remained for the rest of December 1945, undergoing further alterations and repairs. During this period, all of her ammunition supply and all but two 20-millimenter guns were removed.[3]
Bingham made one final round trip voyage to the Philippines and back as part of the "Magic Carpet" before sailing for the east coast of the United States on 28 March 1946.[3]
The attack transport reached Norfolk, Virginia, on 3 May, and was decommissioned there on 17 June 1946. Bingham was returned to the War Shipping Administration (WSA) the next day and laid up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, James River Group, Lee Hall, Virginia. She was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 3 July 1946.[3]
She was briefly removed from the fleet 11 May 1955, by A.L. Burbank Company, Ltd., until 20 June 1955, under a Repair Program.[4]
On 1 January 1969, she was redesignated LPA-225. In May 1975, her title was transferred from the Navy to the Maritime Administration (MARAD).[2]
On 17 September 1983, she was sold to Aguilar Y. Peris, S.A., Spain, to be scrapped. She was withdrawn for the fleet 14 October 1983.[4]
Bingham received one battle star for her World War II service.[3]
- Citations
Online resources
- Cressman, Rober J. (29 June 2016). "Pickaway". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 29 January 2017. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- "Kaiser Permanente No. 2, Richmond CA". www.ShipbuildingHistory.com. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- "USS Bingham (LPA-225)". Navsource.org. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- "Bingham (APA-225)". United States Department of Transportation. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to USS Bingham (APA-225).
- Photo gallery of USS Bingham (APA-225) at NavSource Naval History


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EUROBLOWN: What a difference seven months make
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SKETCH: The madness of billionaires, central bankers, and Chancellors.
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BREAKING….Cameron cracks Ministerial Code
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text: Ever moved to a city you didn't know, for a guy who wasn't worth it…all because you thought you were in love?Sarah Walker has.She's just moved to L.A. and changed her whole life in anticipation of cohabitation with her fianc?, Benjamin. But he stalls, again. Pushed to the limit, the stability-seeking Sarah snaps and actually finds herself dumping him. Now she's in free fall: no fianc?, no job. No idea what to do next.According to her new roommate Martika, Sarah is now in the perfect place to start life in L.A.Before she knows it, Sarah becomes Martika's project, getting pulled headlong into a crazy, chaotic world of nightclubs and day jobs, where the only constant is change. Sarah's about to discover that «single» isn't a dirty word. Not that she'll be staying single for long….


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Nancy Strk is a teacher assistant on Long Island who loves taking long walks and traveling with her husband, running after her frisky Shih Tzu puppy and playing with her two young granddaughters. Until recently, though, she needed to put some of her favorite activities on hold. A fall during a trip to Croatia with her husband in 2006 left her with a badly injured knee. She had arthroscopic surgery on Long Island, but her knee only got worse.
"I was in pain 24/7. When I stood up, my knee often buckled, and I felt like I was going to fall," explains Nancy, who's in her fifties and lives in New Hyde Park. She decided to consult with another Long Island doctor and was taken aback when he recommended a total knee replacement.
"As soon as he said 'total knee replacement' I decided to go to Hospital for Special Surgery for another opinion," Nancy explains. "My mother had her knee replaced there about 10 years ago and did well. I wanted another opinion, and I knew I would get the best advice and most appropriate treatment there." A colleague at her school gave Nancy the name of an orthopedic surgeon at HSS. The teacher spoke highly of Geoffrey H. Westrich, MD, who had helped her with a knee problem, and Nancy went to see him.
She's glad she made the trip into Manhattan. As it turns out, Nancy's original knee injury, diagnosed as a torn medial meniscus, had led to bone damage and arthritis. The medial meniscus is the crescent-shaped cartilage in the inner part of the knee joint that cushions the bones.
Dr. Westrich, Co-Director of Joint Replacement Research and an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, told Nancy that since the damage was limited to the inner area of her knee and did not affect the entire joint, total knee replacement wasn't necessary. She could have a partial knee replacement, a newer procedure that's much less invasive and easier on the patient.
The less extensive operation, also called a "unicompartmental" knee replacement, is appropriate for patients whose arthritis is limited to just one area of their knee. But the right diagnosis is key.
"Patients who qualify for a partial joint replacement experience less pain right after surgery, have a quicker recovery and rehabilitation, and have a shorter hospital stay," Dr. Westrich says. "Yet the procedure completely relieves arthritis pain and allows patients to return to activities they were forced to give up." Another advantage is that it preserves the normal bone and cartilage in the rest of the knee that would typically be replaced in a total joint procedure, according to Dr. Westrich, who also sees patients at an office in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
As the knees of active baby boomers and "weekend warrior" athletes start to wear out, he's seeing more candidates for the less invasive procedure. Generally, these patients are younger than those needing a total joint replacement, and many are eager to return to athletic activities.
To qualify for a partial joint replacement, the arthritis must be confined to a limited area. The knee has three compartments - medial, lateral, and patellofemoral (kneecap region) - and arthritis can involve one, two or all three areas. One would be a candidate for a partial joint replacement if only the inner (medial) or outer (lateral) part of the knee is damaged. Patients whose arthritis is widespread would need a total joint replacement.
Nancy Strk, whose problem was limited to the inner part of her knee, was a perfect candidate for a partial joint replacement. "My knee is doing great, and I feel like a new person," she says. Before the surgery, she wondered if she would sense a foreign object in her knee, but she says it feels completely natural. Just one day after the operation, she was able to put weight on her knee and walk around.
Nancy gives high marks to the hospital and staff. "The entire staff was great," she says. "The care I received, the doctor, the nurses… when you rang the call bell, the nurses came right away."
"I have 100 percent range of motion, and no pain. I can climb the stairs into my attic, take walks with my husband, and my granddaughter is so happy I can pick her up again." Nancy will soon return to work and plans to take the stairs when she travels from classroom to classroom as a teacher assistant.
"If people are having trouble with their knees and a doctor recommends total knee replacement, they should go for a second opinion," Nancy advises. "I went to Dr. Westrich and it turned out I could have a partial knee replacement, which was much better."


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Biologics, orphan drugs, and precision medicine are on the rise, and that means some big changes for drug development and manufacturing companies.
For small biopharma innovators, steep development costs are compounded by the fact that large molecules are becoming increasingly complex and present serious clinical or manufacturing problems.
It's no secret that drug forecasts are notoriously incorrect, and often by large margins. With no signs of improvement in forecasting accuracy, how do companies minimize risk?
From discussions with pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry leaders, it is clear that demand forecasting is a significant challenge when planning biologic drug substance production.
Inaccurate demand forecasts can have significant implications for companies developing biologics. And, it is increasingly difficult to locate capacity to respond to demand changes.
Whether biopharmaceutical companies have one candidate or 100, the directive is clear: moving quickly into FIH testing is essential. But, how?
While forecasts can never be 100-percent accurate, the goal for biopharmaceutical forecasters should be to minimize the degree of inaccuracies as much as possible.
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Andrew Bolt, "We must stop the enemies of free speech":
Tony Abbott says he wants to restore free speech as he rolls back Labor's authoritarian culture. He could start by telling newspapers like this [Bolt's Herald Sun] to sack their censor.
The new Prime Minister has promised to show a lead. "He'll repeal parts of the Racial Discrimination Act making it dangerous to ask why some people identify as exclusively Aboriginal — and deserving of special treatment — when all but one of their great grandparents were white."
As Abbott last week: "If we are going to be a robust democracy … we've got to allow people to say things that are unsayable in polite company."
Very true, yet under Labor our newspapers let their own semi-judicial Press Council stop them doing just that.
The Press Council was given more power by newspapers which feared the paranoid Gillard Government would push for a state-backed censor if they didn't muzzle themselves first.
And muzzle us our Press Council did — stopping us from saying things deemed rude by people of the Left. I mean people much like Press Council chairman Julian Disney, director of the University of New South Wales's Social Justice Project.
For instance, the Council misstated and cherry-picked evidence to attack me in a preliminary judgment for correctly stating we've had no statistically significant warming of the atmosphere for 15 years, against predictions by warming alarmists.
Only after extensive correspondence did it drop its trumped-up charges.
The Press Council ruled against another sceptic for attacking green-energy subsidies as a "Ponzi scheme" and satirically quoting a farmer likening the wind-farm scam to a pedophilia ring.
Too offensive, it tut-tutted.
It attacked The Australian's foreign affairs writer for calling boat people "illegal immigrants", a term it ruled "very often inaccurate and … unfair." [A better term is "unlawful non-citizens who are seeking (or have sought) illegal entry".] It instructed journalists to say "asylum seekers" instead — a presumptuous restriction of free speech newspapers absurdly accepted.
Indeed, ABC journalists even heckled Tony Abbott and Coalition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison for continuing to refer to "illegal immigrants" and last week the ABC's new fact checking team put Morrison under the microscope.
But surprise. On reflection, the ABC admitted Morrison was actually "correct": "People who have come to Australia without a valid visa have illegally entered the country."
See also "The News Censor" (particularly for accounts of the "racial discrimination" case, Eatock v. Bolt), "The Forbidden History of Unpopular People: Free Speech" and "Rara Temporum".


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Jane and Sadia, two of our new Commissioners will be blogging each month, sharing their thoughts, experiences and what it means to be a Poverty Truth Commissioner.
In the fourth of the series, Sadia reflects on stories she has heard within the Commission and others within her own community.
I have found being part of the Commission fantastic and inspiring. I am learning a lot from listening to everyone's stories.
I have been touched by hearing about how one commissioner lost his job due to ill health and spiraled down into poverty. I also was moved by another commissioner's story of how poverty affected their mental health.
Listening to the issues in my community I am aware that many are ashamed of using food banks. Brexit and the uncertainty it has brought has made people terrified. They are afraid that they will lose their jobs that companies will go elsewhere in Europe to find workers. How will Scotland suffer?
Benefit cuts are affecting families: mothers walking further with children looking for food banks. Worrying about cuts, terrified. I wish I could help them but I can't, I fight to look for a way. This poverty is not going away; it is getting bad – more families getting poorer. People worrying, and getting mental health problems.
Worry, worry. Counting tins in cupboards.
We have to fight. Fight for poverty to go away. The poor are just looking for their daily bread, no luxuries. I tell women: if you are ashamed (of using food banks) those children are going hungry. Feed them.
One woman I know who was pregnant got asylum here. She had to move from furnished temporary accommodation into a flat with nothing in it. Completely bare: she went into labour and when she came out of hospital she could not stay in her flat. It had completely nothing in it. No cooker, no fridge, no carpets, no bed, nothing. A friend moved her daughter into her bedroom so that the woman and her child could have a bed when they got out of hospital. She had to stay there for a month.


text: When a teenage or young adult child has a problem with alcohol or drugs, it can cause parents to experience anger, fear and disappointment. Dealing with an addiction problem for any member of the family can be confusing and overwhelming, but when the addict is your child, it may feel even more so. It\u2019s important to realize that wishing your child didn\u2019t have an addiction problem won\u2019t make the problem go away. How do you get help for him or her so that your family may begin the healing process? You\u2019ve already done the hardest part, which is recognizing that there is a problem that needs to be solved. The next step is to find the right detox or treatment facility for your child. Treatment Options for Addiction Recovery The type of treatment your child needs will depend on what substance or substances he or she has been abusing and for how long. In many cases, by the time a parent finds out there is a problem with addiction, the child has been abusing substances for some time. Detoxing from substance abuse may be done on an inpatient or an outpatient basis depending whether the addict has become physically dependent on the substance. Don\u2019t automatically assume that your child should be home while he or she detoxes, because that may not be in his or her best interest. Withdrawing from some chemicals, particularly alcohol, can be extremely dangerous. The decision as to whether treatment should be done on an inpatient or outpatient basis should be made with the help of your doctor or an addiction specialist. Along with guidance from addiction professionals, it\u2019s important to educate yourself about addiction in general and adolescent addiction in particular. Factors to Consider in Choosing a Detox The addiction specialist can help determine the level of addiction and the best approach to treatment. He or she will make recommendations on the length of treatment required and whether your child would benefit from being in an inpatient treatment environment. In an inpatient treatment program, your child will live in a structured environment for several days to several weeks. If your child is physically dependent on alcohol or any other substances, inpatient detox will probably be recommended so that your child can withdraw from the substances in a medically supervised setting. Overcoming physical dependence is only the first step on the journey of recovery. Continued treatment may include counseling, support groups, lifestyle changes or a combination of these. Differences Between Treating Addiction in Adolescents and Adults When seeking treatment for adolescent addiction, it\u2019s important to find a facility that offers programs geared to adolescents. Teenagers are still developing in many ways, on physical, emotional and mental levels. For an adolescent to have adequate treatment, staff should be thoroughly trained in adolescent development, and family members should be a part of the treatment plan. Group therapy is often helpful for adolescents and young adults, since communicating with peers is very important to members of this age group. Treating adolescents also involves consideration of acting out behavior, education and family dynamics. While you may be able to find a facility specializing in teen addiction if your child is between 12 and 17, there aren\u2019t many treatment facilities that specialize in treatment of young adults between 18 and 25. Some adolescent treatment programs accept young adults in this age group. If your child is in this age group, keep in mind that treatment geared to adults may not be very effective for young adults. The right detox for your child should take into consideration his or her age group as well as which substances have been abused and for how long. You should be an educated participant in your child\u2019s recovery, and you will be able to make the final decision of where your child should obtain treatment after consulting with treatment professionals. Long-Term Considerations for Addiction Recovery Once your child has gone through detox, it doesn\u2019t mean that he or she is cured. Addiction of any type including alcoholism is a chronic illness. While the goal is complete abstinence from all mind-altering substances, for many addicts, the nature of addiction means that there will continue to be the possibility of relapse. An aftercare plan will probably be put into place once your child is discharged from inpatient treatment, which will include continued support groups or other forms of therapy. You and other members of your family may be asked to participate in family therapy, which will be helpful for both you and your child. Participating in support groups such as Al-Anon can help you realize that you are not alone. Get to know as much as you can about addiction, and to continue to take care of yourself throughout your child\u2019s recovery.


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Fill your entire campground with light with the brightest Coleman® lantern, the Northern Nova™ Propane Lantern with Case. Our patented tube-mantles shine brighter than standard versions, and this lantern doubles up on that brightness technology to produce an unheard of 3000 lumens of light that reaches up to 32.5 meters away. Starting your lantern is easy. Just hit the Instastart™ push-button ignition and dial in the perfect brightness with the adjustable control knob. Once your lantern is lit, the legs provide extreme stability (and a space-age look) when placed on a table, and the chain handle allows for easy hanging. Meanwhile, the globe guard helps protect the globe from breaking. No matter where you go, the PerfectFlow™ pressure control technology produces a steady fuel stream and consistent performance in all kinds of weather. When you're ready to head home, the legs fold up for more compact storage in the included case until you're ready for your next bright adventure.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by SouthGeorgiaCamper from Good Product Purchased one earlier this year. Found it to be a good buy. Lights up the cooking area of my campsites very well & packs up better than my old Northstar. The downside of this lantern is it's loud
Date published: 2017-12-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by blackwell6733 from review for nova I used it camping and it worked very good, but uses a lot of propane
Date published: 2017-11-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shane from For Maximum Brightness to light large areas Lantern burns super bright to light up parking for 12 or so cars outside of a cabin when hanging from a tree with lantern hanger. When you need all the light you can get from one source this is your lantern! I agree it doesn't burn as long or as quite as others, but it is doing a workhorse of a job by throwing out TONS of light for a large area. When you want bright - this thing brings it.
Date published: 2018-03-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by JdSir from Great for Scouting Very bright! lit up camping area and allowed 25 Scouts to pitch camp after sun down. Especially like the legs which allow secure placement on table or ground. Would like to have a hard case for it. Well worth the money.
Date published: 2018-01-23
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Date published: 2019-01-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by Shasimia from This lantern is so bright you need sunglasses Works great and it will light up most of my back yard.
Date published: 2019-02-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rogho from Very bright, awesome. The lantern is good, very bright. The cons are very noisy when you don't use it at maximum power, very high frequency noise and a bit pricy.
Date published: 2017-11-05
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On this day 489 years ago, a monk by the name of Martin Luther posted a theological article in a public place. A fairly insignificant action in itself, but one that would change the world! When Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, to use Arthur Wallis's analogy, the cracks spread out across the reservoir wall. The flood that was released when the walls collapsed is what we now refer to as the Reformation.
This revival, for revival it was, was not so much a revival of power, but of truth. Revealing the eternal truth in God's word is just as much the activity of the Spirit of God as the manifestations of power. It recaptured the truth at the very heart of the gospel - that man can do nothing to earn or merit salvation; grace is a free gift of God extended to all who are dead in sin, and unable to save themselves, that through faith alone they may become alive to God because of what Jesus alone has done.
As with all moves of God, and men of God that have preceded us, we are indebted to Luther and the Reformation. We would not be where we are today without them. But equally we have an obligation to take the lessons learned and move on. Luther fought his fight of faith to free the church from the bondage to unbiblical traditions, not to replace them with a new set! Being "Reformed" is not fundamental to the essence of the church, though through the Reformation essential truth about what it means to be the church was reclaimed. An important distinction. We have an obligation to remember the past - not to live in it!
The principle of Sola Scriptura - applying all doctrines and practice in the church upon the authority of the Scriptures alone, is as vital today as it was in Luther's day. When men deny the power and operation of the gifts of the Spirit based on their experience and church traditions; when homosexual men are put in positions of church leadership based on current culture and opinions; when the church can be governed by any man-made scheme as long as it is not the model of Apostolic delegation seen in the New Testament - it's time to recapture what Sola Scriptura really means. Not to look back nostalgically at the ground that was taken 500 years ago, but to take up the baton and press into all that it means to be the Church of Jesus Christ revealed in God's eternal word today!
Ever since the light was almost eclipsed in medieval times, God has been working to restore to the church the light, the purity, and the power that are her birthright and that characterized her in the first century. The affairs of God's house must be re-established as He instituted them at the beginning. The ways of apostolic Christianity must be recovered or the church of the latter days will never ride the storms that already threaten to engulf her. God has used revivals to this end.
During such times, new light has broken from the sacred page, and out of such times new expressions of the church have evolved, recovering (in most cases) something more of the mind of God. Only when the new truth became central and the work was built around it, instead of around Christ, and only when believers became more diligent in holding fast to the new truth than in holding fast to Christ, did the movement become denominational and sectarian.
Although the revivals of the future will surely reveal that there is yet more land to be possessed in this respect, let us never forget what we owe to the spiritual momentum derived from the movements of the past. And let us be ready to walk in whatever new light may break forth when once again God is pleased to manifest His power and glory.
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Roadstar – classic EL84 tone
Available in both 18 and 36 Watt versions, the Roadstar is powered by EL84s, in push-pull class AB, plus 3 ECC83s. This output stage is the choice of players seeking something a bit special, with chimey cleans and a full bodied roar when cranked. At 18 Watts, this amp produces enough volume for small gigs, and when cranked gives natural power stage distortion at sensible volume. The 36 Watt version is more than capable of driving a full stack and filling large venues, and provides more headroom for cleaner sounds. The ultra pure signal path comprises only volume and tone controls for maximum tone, and the variable gain boost is now standard. Like all MJW amps, the Roadstar uses the highest quality components, including British-made transformers.
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Output: 18 or 36 watts
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Size: 53cm (w) x 21cm (d) x 23cm (h)
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Amp received in great shape. After several hours of playing it at all volumes, here's the report: really really good! It's evident that this amp has been designed as a whole and each control is intended to work differently as the others vary. Lots of shades of distortion in Marshall salsa…with a hint of Vox… Last but not least, very low noise, and I like Stratocaster and gain..so this is very important to me. If your wiring is classy, consider that you are even better at designing and listening.
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~~ Start ~~ "Iceland Has Hired An Ex-Cop To Hunt Down The Bankers That Wrecked Its Economy" 12th July 2012 If you were involved in Icelandic high finance in the runup to the recession, you might want to start watching your back. That's because the government has appointed a white collar crime bounty hunter who wants to haul your … [Read more...]
"More eerie 'ghost cities' popping up – Shocking photographs reveal towns completely devoid of people" – 3rd July 2012
"Building up to 20 new ghost cities a year." Err, what? Huh?? Hard to believe it's for investment - who''s going to make money from these "inhospitable locations"? ~~ Start ~~ More eerie 'ghost cities' popping up - Shocking photographs reveal towns completely devoid of people Why is China constructing large, well-designed "ghost … [Read more...]
American Kabuki: "Is Drake A Canard?"
Interesting to hear American Kabuki's views. Apologies for the absense of line breaks - bit pushed for time tonight. ~~ Start ~~ Is Drake a Canard? Noun canard (plural canards) A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so. (aeronautics) A type of aircraft in which the primary horizontal control and … [Read more...]
"The Angry Black Man" – "At last…someone with common sense who is BLACK on Obama!"
Thanks to the email sender of this youtube video. Finally a black man saying it as he sees it including on Obama. LMAO - as one of the comments said. Enjoy. PS. Oh for more plain speaking instead of oh so tiring stiff bloody upper ego-lip :) [youtube]HsSQtxrw7uU[/youtube] … [Read more...]
GLOBAL ELITES THROWN OUT OF ICELAND: Iceland Dismantles Corrupt Gov't Then Arrests All Rothschild Bankers
This is way too good news. This is exactly what we the people in other elite-controlled countries need to do. We need a big enough NO. I wonder when enough people will feel 'enough is enough,' like the Icelandic people felt, in order to be able to see through such a pivotal turnaround in power - the power of the people. But denial and narcissism … [Read more...]
"Breaking – Lawyers for Ron Paul make HUGE announcement! We are Uniting to Change the World with President Paul! "
~~ Start ~~ Breaking – Lawyers for Ron Paul make HUGE announcement! We are Uniting to Change the World with President Paul! No joke!!! The lawyers for Ron Paul have announced they are taking over the Ron Paul campaign and they will challenge every single voter fraud claim this Whole election. Romney rigged this election, & they claim they … [Read more...]
Source: Bilderberg wants Ron Paul Dead – 1st June 2012
Source: Bilderberg wants Ron Paul Dead - 1st June 2012 [youtube]fesE5HcLC9Y[/youtube] Youtube Intro: Inside sources have leaked the fact that the Bilderberg group would like to see Congressman Ron Paul dead, suggesting he could end up like Congressman Larry McDonald. His mysterious death by plane crash was noted, while McDonald himself … [Read more...]
Close Encounters with Celebrities & Show Business: Clones, satanists, prostitutes and serpents… dying for attention…. literally!
I trust it's ok to post this (permission-wise) as it's from a forum (that I'm not signed up to) - I got this from an email from Indian In The Machine. It's a fascinating read, not least because of this person's experiences in the show business industry. And as regards clones, for sure more needs to be revealed about this terrible 'thieving … [Read more...]
Bush Found Guilty Of War Crimes – IT'S OFFICIAL – George W Bush is a war criminal, 11th May 2012
As they say: RESULT! And a UNANIMOUS decision to boot. I have bolded certain key lines in case you want to scan read. Horrendous torture. Just verdict. Hopefully this is the start of further needed and just actions. PS On a similar note here's the Queen with a lawsuit against her: … [Read more...]
"No news from Iceland… why? THIS IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL READING"
It seems hard to verify this news about Iceland, so if anyone has any contacts in Iceland please try to find out the validity of this mortgage forgiveness and let us know in the comments. Thank you! ~~ Start ~~ No news from Iceland… why? THIS IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL READING — by Paul Green, Thanatporn Samutkota, Filip Coppens and 36 … [Read more...]
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Woohoo. This news / video made my day. Love this: "Speak up, speak often and don't worry about thiose that at this point cannot understand as they can never un-hear what we tell them." Ron Paul And this: "There is no left or right. There is only tyranny or freedom." Go Ron Paul. [youtube]4HsaNliSdKc[/youtube] … [Read more...]
Who Owns The World – "Queen Elizabeth II the largest landowner on Earth."
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April 27, 2012 – The White Hats Report #40.
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Intro to my blog…
Early this year (27th January 2018, to be precise) I was diagnosed with severe (almost near fatal) kidney infection (Emphysematous Pyelonephritis) which meant hospitalization immediately. But my consulting physician Dr. Abhishek Bhargav, who knows my medical history, was absolutely against me being hospitalized because he feared that it would put me through depression as it has been the case with my past illnesses. He felt that while treating my ailment at home would no doubt be a difficult task but tackling my depression would have been extremely tough. Hence, he left no stone unturned to turn my bedroom into an ICU with 'round the clock Nurse on duty.
While being confined to bed for almost a month, I also developed a bad neck spasm which made reading, watching TV or any source of entertainment difficult. I was absolutely bored of being on social network and visits of friends & family and continuous talking would drain me out because of the illness. Not knowing what to do with all the free time in hand, it actually forced me to start thinking. Thinking about all that I had gone through in life. All the choices I had made or not, due to the circumstances at that point, and about all the love, support and heartbreaks too. I realized I was quiet blessed to have had a lot of people who contributed to my learnings and inner strength. And like it is said, "Hardship is the mother of all invention", in my case it did lead me to my life purpose, my calling…
Nothing is accidental, it is all Gods planning and I am happy and thankful to God to have put me through this infection and guided me towards being a contribution to the society through my blogs. To push me to make an effort to reach out to people who may need a spark of light, a dot of hope, a speck of faith to find their strength to move out of the dark and to know that Universe always has our back and God never lets us down. There is a positivity in even the weakest of our moments and everything happens for a reason that is for our highest good.
I started writing because it allows me to express and is therapeutic for me. Through these blogs I also want to let people know that you are not alone, everyone is going through the ups and downs in life each day. It has nothing to do with the fact that Rich are better than the not so affluent people. Nor does God choose to give more problems to not so privileged ones. It's not what you see from outside. Remember! A glasshouse may look exquisite but, is most easily breakable. I have always taken pride in being born into a beautiful family and I am blessed to have been born with a golden spoon. But believe me, my confidence did not come from flashing my diamonds, carrying designer bags nor by wearing designer clothes and definitely not by leading a la-di-da life. It was on the contrary my learnings through the hardships that I chose to defeat, which made me recognize my inner strength that even I didn't know I possessed. It gave me the confidence to let go, handle every situation life had to offer and move ahead with positivity.
Throughout my life's journey and specially in times of need, I have realized that it is only your core family that actually stands by you. It's not that your friends and extend family is not there or doesn't want to be there… it is just that it is not always possible for them to be there 24×7, even if you expect them to be around. Therefore, now my golden rule is – expect nothing from anyone and be happy with your own company first. I have now learned to be in allowance, to be open to receive all the love and care coming my way and to be grateful for the ones who are there for me.
I Thank my dad for teaching me how to be mentally strong. My brother for his unconditional love and support and my Mom who actually defines the word 'Strength' through her patience. If it wasn't for her understanding and balancing dad, duggu and me (all strong headed individuals in our own way), we would not be the 4 strong pillars of the family that no one could shake nor break, even after going through thick and thin of life. But besides all of them the one thing that kept me going and gave me the strength to overcome it all was the love for my daughter Suranika. Thank you Suranika for making me experience motherhood.
Before I embark on my journey as a blog writer, I seek your blessings, good wishes, love, and support that has always been extended to my family and me. Even if it is written by a woman, I want it to touch all hearts alike… no gender bias here. I want to be able to inspire all and sundry. I hope and wish that I can be of some relevant contribution to all who may possibly need an ear to listen, a push to speak and share, a nudge to look inside for the strength they seek outside and come out of unwanted situations in a more positive way


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The Brazilian was speaking at an Adidas Store event and signed his shirt for fans.
"I am happy with all this enthusiasm. I am training well and feel like a kid about to make his debut," said Kaka.
"I well remember my debut for Milan away to Ancona. Adriano Galliani saw me during my difficult days, when I didn't know what was going to happen, but now he sees me happy.
"I am targeting a place at the World Cup, but above all to do well here. I promise the utmost effort and one of my objectives is to reach 100 goals for Milan. I only need five and hope to get there soon."
Asked about his first week of training with the Rossoneri, Kaka praised his new teammates.
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It's reported he could start Saturday night's Serie A match against Torino at the Stadio Olimpico.
"It will be an exciting match and I'll try to stay calm so that I can play at my best. Then there's the Champions League and I already scored an important goal against Celtic in my career, celebrating my Ballon d'Or.
"I will try to be in good shape and at the disposal of the Coach."


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At the end of the day, the story of NS2 Serves is the story of the dozens of U.S. military veterans who took a chance by uprooting their lives and the lives of their families for eleven weeks.
By enrolling in an intensive course in SAP software and business intelligence, our graduates took a chance on us—and on themselves—to succeed.
Below are just a few of their stories.


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MILWAUKEE--Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RXN) will hold a conference call and webcast presentation on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss its second quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Rexnord President and CEO Todd Adams and Senior Vice President and CFO Mark Peterson will co-host the call and webcast.
The Rexnord Corporation financial report for the second quarter ended September 30, 2016 will be released after market close on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 via a filing with the SEC on Form 8-K and will be posted on the Company's investor relations website – investors.rexnord.com.
The conference call can be accessed via telephone as follows:
Domestic toll-free #: 888-771-4371
International toll #: 847-585-4405
Access Code: 43551007
A live webcast of the call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website. Please go to the website (investors.rexnord.com) at least fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
If you are unable to participate during the live teleconference, a replay of the conference call will be available from 9:30 a.m. Central Time, November 3, 2016 until 10:59 p.m. Central Time, November 10, 2016. To access the replay, please dial 888-843-7419 (domestic) or 630-652-3042 (international). The passcode for the replay is: 4355 1007#. The replay will also be available as a webcast on the Company's investor relations website.
About Rexnord
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rexnord is comprised of two strategic platforms, Process & Motion Control and Water Management, with approximately 8,000 employees worldwide. The Process & Motion Control platform designs, manufactures, markets and services specified, highly-engineered mechanical components used within complex systems. The Water Management platform designs, procures, manufactures and markets products that provide and enhance water quality, safety, flow control and conservation. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.rexnord.com.


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The "Michaels World-Famous Camera Museum" is located in Melbourne, Australia. In addition to the wide range of unusual vintage cameras, they also have few rare Leicas:
"The museum consists of some 8000 pieces (there are approximately 2,000 on display), of which about 3000 are cameras ranging from subminiature to 12x15 inches in size. Many of the cameras date back to the late 1880's through to recent times, and include early digital cameras."


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MaverickMen – Open That Hole Liam
Here's a another gem we found way in the back of the Maverick Men vault. We still have a few hot videos rattling around in the vault from when we first started shooting. We made this vid in Denver 2012 with our super cute boy, Liam. You'll remember him from one of my all time favorite vids, Fuck Of The Irish. We've shot several videos with Liama in the past. We can't resist him. He loves to please his partners with every fiber of his being. He lives to obey commands to the letter, no matter what. Liam's only request is that you fill him up with every drop of your hot sticky load. Woof!


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Archive for Saturday, February 5, 2011
Bobcats wallop THS boys
February 5, 2011
Any hope the Tonganoxie High boys basketball team had of hanging around with rival Basehor-Linwood Saturday flew out the gymnasium door early as the longer Bobcats routinely shot over the Chieftains in a 76-51 dismantling.
BLHS had its first double-digit lead minutes into the first quarter and the margin kept growing from there.
The Bobcats (12-1 overall, 6-1 Kaw Valley League) shot out of the gate with an 8-0 run and were up 13-2 before THS scored a basket.
In what became a trend throughout the blowout, BLHS junior swingman Colin Murphy scored in the paint and from behind the arc during the early run. His teammates had almost an equally easy time — Ryan O'Donnell hit a pair of jumpers, Austin Stubbs scored two at the free-throw line and Evan Theno sank a floater.
With three made free throws and a driving layup, junior guard Colby Yates scored Tonganoxie's first five points, but THS (6-7, 1-6) already was down 10 before somebody else — senior point guard Jeremy Carlisle — got in the scoring column.
In fact, Yates, Carlisle and junior center Dane Erickson were the only Chieftains to score in the first 15 minutes, accounting for 23 points.
It wasn't until junior forward Ben Williams hit a free throw with 49 seconds left in the second quarter that Tonganoxie had its fourth scorer and by then BLHS was up 15 points.
The distance between the teams grew in the first four minutes of the third quarter, as twins Colin and Ryan Murphy led a 15-4 spurt to open the second half.
Ryan scored seven of his 11 points in the run and Colin scored six of his game-high 28 in the stretch that also included a reverse layup by O'Donnell.
Carlisle's 16 points led Tonganoxie and his teammate Erickson added 15.
Bobcats senior guard Austin Laing finished with 10 points, scoring nine of them in a two and a half minute stretch of the second half.
On Tuesday, BLHS travels to Bishop Ward, in Kansas City, Kan.
The Chieftains next play on Tuesday at Mill Valley, in Shawnee.
Score by quarters
Basehor-Linwood scoring
Evan Theno 3 0-0 7, Ryan O'Donnell 3 0-0 6, Ryan Murphy 3 4-6 11, Colin Murphy 7 12-18 28, Austin Stubbs 0 5-6 5, Steyr Stubenrauch 1 0-0 2, Jared Patton 3 0-0 6, Austin Laing 4 1-4 10, Ryan Shaffer 0 1-2 1.
Tonganoxie scoring
Dane Erickson 4 7-7 15, Ben Williams 1 1-2 3, Colby Yates 1 4-6 6, Jeremy Carlisle 4 7-9 16, Dylan Jacobs 0 0-0 0, Dylan Scates 1 2-2 4, Brady Waldeier 2 3-4 7.
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Filed under: Sex is a Conversation | Tags: breasts, vegan spaghetti sauce, wine
I know. My bad. Those who really know me would not believe this.
It is only 4ish in the afternoon, and I have had 3 or maybe 4 glasses of wine. And, hard as it may be to believe after that confession, I truly do not drink.
It started simply enough. I decided to make a delicious pot of home made vegan spaghetti sauce for the freezer. I had so many tomatoes to use up. I decided to add some wine to the sauce. I took a little sip to decide about the spices to add, and that was that.
The sauce is simply delicious. It is one of those rare moments I wish I did not live alone.
I was taking a taste and some of it dribbled all over my off white t-shirt. Damn. I took it off, and I decided to leave it off and poured myself some more wine. The wine tasted so refreshing and being shirtless, felt so liberating and beautiful.
I laid on the couch to watch a movie I had taped. That is when I saw my reflection in the glass doors of a newly acquired book case I had bought. My breasts were hanging to the sides. Yes, I am 50, and they are real and warm and my breasts do hang. I was watching me, looking at my breasts. I began thinking of how I would look if I do in fact take that trip to the nude beach in December for the holidays, as I had been invited.
"Is this how I will look to others?", I thought. I liked it. No, my body is not tight, nor do I think it is sexy. But, it is mine, and it felt good to see it so freely.
It made me think of how I wanted to be seen on the nude beach. I began to think of the kind of lover that I would I want. The kind that would love and worship my breasts.
Sometimes, only sometimes I do hate living alone. I would want to be found like that on my couch.
And yes, the picture is me.
Filed under: Sex is a Conversation | Tags: fall, garden, sex
Fall is definitely in the air. The mornings and the evenings are so much cooler. I just love it. You can feel the crispness in the air.
My garden has finally calmed down. However, I am not complaining. My abundant bounty has been over flowing this summer and is so delicious. It has been a bit time consuming to either freeze, can, jam, dry etc . . .
I learned that the produce does not wait for your schedule. You schedule your life around your ripening produce.
Family visitors and the summer holiday BBQ's are mostly done.
Now perhaps I can allow myself to think about sex. = )
So many wonderful thoughts and ideas to catch up on.


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Technical Paper
Visualization and Performance Analysis of Gasoline Homogeneous Charge Induced Ignition by Diesel
In order to enhance the thermal efficiency of gasoline engines, a combustion mode namely Homogeneous Charge Induced Ignition (HCII) was introduced and examined in this paper. Port-injected gasoline was used as the main fuel and formed a homogeneous charge in the cylinder. Diesel was used as the pilot fuel, directly injected into the cylinder, and self-ignited and this induced the ignition of the premixed gasoline-air charge. The images of HCII combustion process were taken on an optical engine through a high-speed CMOS camera. The multi-point induced ignition phenomena were observed and the parameters like flame luminance, ignition delay and combustion duration were analyzed by image analysis. The result shows that as the gasoline/diesel ratio increases with a fixed low pilot amount, the ignition delay increases, the initial ignition area extends from the center towards the periphery of the combustion chamber, and the combustion velocity increased.


text: An unusual pack of cards, unusual in that it has been cut diagonally across the back of the entire pack, resulting in two halves of a pack of cards. Having introduced this strange pack, the magician proceeds to spread the two halves face down and have two spectators each touch the back of a half card. Despite the two touched cards being independently chosen, they are turned over and they match perfectly. The remainder of the pack is shown to be two randomly mixed halves of a pack of cards.


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- A Pittsburgh-area high school held an active shooter drill on Thursday where blanks were fired in school hallways to simulate gunfire.
- The drill was met with controversy that it will unnecessarily traumatize students, instead of leaving them feeling prepared.
- "I do understand that we need to be prepared and the teachers and staff did a good job calming down any students that were nervous about the drill," an anonymous sophomore at the school shared with INSIDER.
A letter sent home to parents of students at Bethel Park High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, shared that in an active shooter drill held Thursday, blanks were fired to simulate the sound of gunshots.
"The faculty and staff have been apprised of the situation and over the next few days the students will be shown a PowerPoint in homeroom, providing them with the needed information," the letter to parents read.
During the drill — conducted by police officers and a trained A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate) team on Thursday — police officers fired blank rounds in the school hallways to expose students and faculty to the sound of gunfire in the building.
"When I first heard that we were doing A.L.I.C.E. drills, I was excited that the schools were looking out for out safety in a situation like that," a sophomore at Bethel Park who wished to remain anonymous told INSIDER. "Then I found out they were going to be firing blank shots out of a gun from somewhere in the school. It does make perfect sense to simulate the sounds and experience of an active shooter situation, but as a student with pretty severe anxiety I was worried."
"Once the drill was in action out secretary came on the loudspeaker and told us the location of the 'shooter' and it was up to the teachers and students to decide whether to lockdown or evacuate. My class decided it was safest for us to evacuate. We left through some back doors and were safely outside within a minute. Students that locked down were to barricade the doors with tables desks and chairs. Some of my friends had to lockdown and they said that everyone was pretty calm," the student told INSIDER.
The drill was met with mixed reviews on social media and within the community by students and family members.
—Robert Cruickshank (@cruickshank) September 13, 2018
"Why not give them the tools to be ready for it instead of being worried about a traumatic experience of what could be a traumatic experience?" Nicki Sink, whose daughter is a junior at the school, told WPXI.
—ang loves mel (@lestiesclippers) September 13, 2018
"Even though they were told ahead of time, what will happen — I think kids with any kind of issues will intensify," grandparent Marlene Vavrek told WPXI.
"Everything ran smoothly and everyone followed their dedicated directions. I'm sure in a real situation it would be much more stressful and chaotic but it is nice to know that we have a plan and know what to do in a situation with an active shooter," the Bethel Park student said to INSIDER.
Bethel Park has not responded to INSIDER's request to comment yet about the drill.
For more great stories, head to INSIDER's homepage.


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Product to Review: RocksBox Jewelry Subscription
Cost: $19/monthly
Review: So, RocksBox and I got off to a bit of a bumpy start. There was some sort of mix up in their system and they sent me all bracelets in the first box, and honestly, I don't wear them much but left them on the list to "branch out". I promptly sent it back since I didn't even like any of them, but luckily Emily from their team reached out to me directly and straightened it out.
In last month's box I got a pair of gorgeous earrings, a tassel necklace, and a nailhead bracelet. I liked them all, but so far I haven't kept anything (if you do, they give you a 20% discount.)
And here's what I got this month:
Left to Right: Margaret Elizabeth Labradorite Bezel Necklace, Lucas Jack Drop Earrings in Purple and Rhodium, and Urban Gem Mint Condition Earrings
The thing I like about RocksBox is that it forces me outside of accessories bubble and allows me to try out some new styles. I wouldn't have picked any of these out myself, but I loved trying them all!
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When we woke from that cool slumber, the night air had grown light with the lack of the sun. The streets seemed to float above themselves with the reflection of street lamps. Few cars sounded their familiar swoosh of tires along the streets around our apartment, and fewer sounds of other peculiarly human activity remained. This absence caused a small disturbance in my soul–so accustomed to the daytime fervor of the streets–as I stepped out upon our balcony overlooking Fourth Street.
A small sidewalk café flanked by a local insurance office and a dream-filled headshop sat empty across the way. No people-gazers occupied the sidewalks to watch as I lit an early morning, late night cigarette and gaze up at the half-hidden stars of the night between buildings.
Contrasting feelings of infinity and nothingness filled my heart, colliding with an all-too-rational sudden belief in an overpowering force… a roadmap.
Upon re-entering the house to grab a six-pack of Budweiser, I noticed she had returned to oblivious slumber–oblivious to the reality surrounding her physical, sleeping presence, but much more aware of her own inner turmoil and joy than at any waking moment. I brushed her cheek with my finger on returning from the kitchen and quietly stepped away and outside of her conscious dreams.
The thoroughfare remained soft and silent, the only sound touching my eardrum being the soft crackle of burning tobacco extended from my lips and the impact of liquid on aluminum when drinking, followed by the impact of aluminum on cement.
The streets seemed to lead on forever in my mind; even the avenues that I knew very well were dead-ends in fact. Their intersection and connection allowing them the eternity of starry space.
Looking down at the small, bright sparkles of glass embedded in the asphalt below, I wondered, in my growing state of drunkenness, to myself with faith in the irrationality of my world if they were not fallen stars, or another infinite, unnoticed and unexplored space below our very feet. The thought held me at that point, barely allowing for any further reasoning to justify it, for a few impractical minutes.
I wonder now if the absorbing blow of such superficial musing might have woken her… drawing her onto the patio and my thoughts away from eternity.


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Copyright © 2019 Monique McDonell
I was talking to a writer friend this week who BETA read the second book in my Upper Crust Series, Any Way You You Dream it (due out April). We were discussing the book series and I was explaining to her how I came to write it.
I realised that I hadn't actually shared the impetus here so I thought I would do that now.
About this time last year I downloaded a novel by a very successful romance author whose novels include marriages of convenience in them. Her books do hugely well, she's an international best seller and she writes really well. I admire her work, her output and her career a lot. ( I read a lot of successful authors books sometimes for the stories and often to see if I can find the keys to the treasure chest of success.)
So I sat up and read one book in her series while my husband lay beside me snoring in a rather un-melodious way. (Yep I do paint a pretty picture of marital bliss, don't I?) I thought the book was well written (and I have read others in the series since then) but I kind of wanted to throw the book across the room.
"Why Monique?" I hear you cry. "Why?"
These books took smart, successful business women and had them agreeing to arranged marriages with smarter, more successful businessmen - preferably billionaires. Of course the woman had a choice in the books and the 'marriage of convenience' is a well-known romance trope and I know it is fantasy, but it annoyed me.
"Why?" Simple, it still seemed to me the guys were getting the better end of the deal and the women tended to need a little bit of rescuing. It wasn't simply a business translation, they needed to save a sick relative or a family business or someone else's reputation. These were nice, smart girls but they weren't girls with a lot of options.
So, I decided to write a 'marriage of convenience' story where ultimately it was the woman seeking the partner and yes there has to be quid pro quo for these relationships to work but I didn't want there to be a massive power imbalance.
In Any Way You Slice It, Piper needs to be married to stay in America because her successful business is really taking off. Aaron who offers to marry her needs something too, but really this is Piper's story, it's about our heroine getting what she wants, without compromising herself along the way. Well, that was what I set out to do with this book.
I guess only the readers can decide if that worked or not.
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Here you will find my recommendations for flutes that should match your skill level requirements while giving you the best quality for your money.
Below are lists of some various models of Pearl, Jupiter and Yamaha flutes that I recommend according to associated age/experience level:
Beginners Younger than 7
At this age I recommend you start with the recorder. In general don't spend more than $20 for a recorder.
- Canto CR101 Soprano Recorder with Baroque Fingering
- Canto One-Piece Translucent Soprano Recorder with Baroque Fingering Transparent Yellow
- Aulos A303A 3-Piece Soprano Recorder with Baroque Fingering Ivory
Beginners Ages 7 and 8
A beginners flute is much smaller than a standard flute and the key pads are made for smaller fingers. Both the Jupiter Prodigy and Roy Benson Children's Flute are great flutes, but with the Jupiter Prodigy at around $500, I recommend the Roy Benson RBFL-102 Children's Flute as your Value Pick.
- Roy Benson RBFL-102 Children's Flute
- Jupiter 313S Prodigy Flute
Beginners 9 and Older
C foot, silver plated, plateau keys, offset G. First choice would be a Pearl or Jupiter ranging from $450 to $1,000. Second choice would be a Yamaha flute.
Pearl Flutes
- Pearl Flute PF-500E Series Flute- silver plated, with offset G (no split E), C foot joint, with the standard Quantz headjoint cut. Click here for a demonstration including me playing this flute.
- Pearl Flute PF-505E Series Flute
Jupiter Flutes
- Jupiter 515S Deluxe Standard Flute
Yamaha Flutes
- Yamaha YFL-221 Standard Flute
Intermediate. Any Age. Like to play – Mainly as a pastime.
Silver plated, or better yet solid silver headjoints, B foot, offset G. First choice would be Pearl or Jupiter-French keys. Second choice is a Yamaha. $750-$1,250.
Pearl Flutes
Jupiter Flutes
- Jupiter 511RBS Deluxe Standard Flute
- Jupiter 511RBSO Deluxe Standard Flute
- Jupiter 611RBS Silver Flute
- Jupiter 611RBSO Silver Flute
- Jupiter 711RBS Silver Flute
- Jupiter 711RBSO Silver Flute
Yamaha Flutes
- Yamaha YFL-361H Intermediate Flute
- Yamaha YFL-361H/LPGP Intermediate Flute
- Yamaha YFL-381H Intermediate Flute
- Yamaha YFL-381H/LPGP Intermediate Flute
Intermediate. Any Age. Loves to play – e.g. Thinking of pursuing further lessons or study.
Solid silver headjoint and body, B foot, offset or inline G, open holed split E. First choice Pearl or Jupiter brand. Second choice is a Yamaha brand. More than $1,500. Try and compare flutes before you buy.
Pearl Flutes
Jupiter Flutes
- diMedici 911RBSO diMedici Artist Series Flute
- diMedici 911RBS diMedici Artist Series Flute
- diMedici 1011RBS diMedici Artist Series Flute
- diMedici 1011RBSO diMedici Artist Series Flute
- diMedici 1011RBSGL diMedici Artist Series Flute
Yamaha Flutes
- Yamaha YFL-461H Intermediate Flute
- Yamaha YFL-461H/LPGP Intermediate Flute
- Yamaha YFL-481H Intermediate Flute
- Yamaha YFL-481H/LPGP Intermediate Flute
- Yamaha YFL-574HCT Professional Flute
Very Competitive, Preprofessional.
You probably have a private teacher so you should consult with him or her. Try and compare flutes before you buy.
The Pearl flutes have a wonderful tone and the keys have great action. The student will play low and high notes with ease.
The Jupiter flutes have a nice tone as well. It is also a good sturdy flute and I find the keys to react to a lighter touch. The keys have better action than the Pearl brands, however I tend to prefer Pearl flutes since they produce a slightly better tone.
The Yamaha flutes offer and provide similar qualities of the Pearl and Jupiter. They have a variety of flute styles available. The only drawback is that they generally are more expensive.
I have also come across other brands such as Gmeinhardt, Bundy, Selmer and Emerson during my years of teaching. However, I prefer the quality of the Pearl, Jupiter and Yamaha flutes.


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Martin Luther King, Jr. vs. Malcolm X Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of power, dreams, dignity and above all bravery. He fought one of the most brutal battles of all. The battle for equal rights for blacks.
King was born on April 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Even as a young boy it was clear to his father that there was something special about him. King loved books and liked keeping them around even before he was able to read. His love for speaking was evident even then.
King graduated from Crozer in 1951 with the highest average of his class. Soon after graduating he met his wife to be, Coretta Scott. In 1955 King received his doctorate from Boston University and then went on to become a pastor in Montgomery, Alabama at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Later he became a follower of the bus boycott started by Rosa Parks.
In 1957 King founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference along with Ralph Abernathy, who was also a minister. In January of that year King?s home and church in Montgomery were burned. After these incidents King?s desire to fight for the rights of blacks became very clear. So did his bravery about death and his willingness to become a martyr. One of King?s biographers gave this comment about him ?When he did obey what seemed to be an occasional irresistible inner compulsion, he said that he felt seriously called to be a martyr--but he found it extremely difficult, and equally difficult to admit that he was worried about what he regarded as his inadequacy for the destiny that God had given him. After the Montgomery bombing, King had said: "Lord, I hope no one will have to die as a result of our struggle for freedom in...


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A really great video about knife skills from Jamie Oliver, with a bit of a plug for his "Jamie's 30 minute meals" book at the end.
So are the billboard guys trying to tell us something?
Until recently, I have been a bit of a picky eater, that has changed in the last few years and I'm getting to the point where there is very little I won't taste. It's something that I've tried writing a post about in the past but I've never been happy with the results. Now, I don't have to thanks to Slice of Feist, who have summed it up far better than I could.
A short interview with one of the chefs I admire most, Heston Blumenthal
Finally, someone puts a figure on what obesity is costing this country. I wonder how much it would cost to teach the entire country some cooking skills? How much (if anything) could that save the economy?


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I have always loved different aspects of getting ready every day, but after I started working in a professional environment, I knew that I needed to focus on streamlining my wardrobe a little bit. I started talking with different professionals about what I could do to dress better, and they had a few ideas that really paid off for me. For starters, I was able to find a few outfits that made me look a lot thinner, which helped me to improve my personal confidence. This website is dedicated to creating more streamlined, interesting outfits so that you can feel your best all of the time.
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Using a UPS can quadruple the life of your computer and network equipment. It will save you from loosing work and keep your computers registry (XP/Vista) and preferences (Mac OS X) from becoming corrupt. Print out this check list as a reminder for what you should do when the power goes out and your USP kicks into action:
Black out/Power Failure Procedure:
1. Immediately unplug the APC Smart-UPS from the wall. This will keep the UPS from being damaged when power from the utility returns (do not turn off the UPS because we want it to continue providing power to the computer if it's on.)
2. Begin saving documents and closing applications so that the computer can shut down normally. Alternatively, you can keep working even without power! Go into the XP control panel and set the shut down timer to something like 20 minutes. Your DSL will continue to work if the DSL modem is plugged into the UPS too! Keep an eye on the control panel because, if you've connected your UPS via serial cable, it can tell you how much battery uptime is left. You may even want to use this opportunity to visit the electrical company that serves your area and see if the outage is listed on their site:
3. If power is not restored and your battery only has 4 minutes left then you should begin the graceful shutdown procedure. You can customize the shutdown timer under XP or Vista control panels to do this automatically.
If power comes back on before the computer shuts down you can simply plug the Smart-UPS back into the wall. The primary goal is to keep the computer from shutting down abruptly. Fluctuations in power will prematurely wear out your power supply and hard drive.
Most UPS devices have batteries inside that need to be replaced every year. The Smart-UPS above has four Panasonic batteries. It's a good idea to set a yearly calendar reminder to remind yourself to replace the battery. L A Bridge can help you find batteries.


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These hard and tough styrofoam ball floats give buoyancy to your baited trace to stop the bait from sitting motionless on the sea-bed. These give plenty of movement and attraction. Their buoyancy makes it far more difficult for the crabs to steal your bait. Still small enough to let you cast that extra distance! For even more buoyancy - use two! Bright attractive fluoro colours.
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