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is grace under pressure--Ernest Hemingway
To all readers:
Please do not skip over this notice while you are listening or reading as
there are some changes to make note of. First
of all, if you receive this newsletter in recorded format, it is no longer
necessary to return the cassettes. Additionally,
if you communicate with the editor, Darian Hartman, via e-mail, you may want to
double check the e-mail address you have for her as this has changed.
It may also have been given out incorrectly at the recent convention in
October. Darian Hartman's new
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We apologize for any inconvenience this change, or incorrect information,
may have caused any of our readers.
In order to produce an interesting, informative and
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for your cooperation.
John Fleming
This year I attended the fortieth anniversary for the
American Council Of The Blind in Des Moines Iowa.
I was very proud when it was mentioned several times how Oregon was among the first states to join with the ACB. The ACB is the greatest consumer group of visually impaired and blind people in our great nation. ACB of Oregon is the greatest consumer organization of visually impaired and blind consumers in Oregon. In fact ACB of Oregon is the only real consumer organization of visually impaired and blind people in the state. We have been making a difference for 47 years. That's seven years longer than the American Council Of The Blind has been in existence. Together we can make a difference.
During my two-year tenure, four new chapters have
joined the ACB of Oregon, the most recent being the Guide Dog Users of Oregon.
There are Guide Dog User's in all most every chapter.
Klamath Falls was added to our ranks at the board meeting in Bend this
past April. With the South Coast
chapter, in Brookings and the Spilyay chapter, in Bend, we are virtually all
over the state. In fact, during the
past two years, our membership has grown by about 20%.
We continue to support the Oregon School for the
Blind. Through grants we helped
them enjoy their first Prom. We
also helped to get a new state of the art chalkboard.
This is a computer type board that is big and really helps with their
schoolwork. Their online radio
station is up and running. With
time it will really make a difference. It's
just another example of how working together can make a difference.
Of course we continue to support our state talking
book and Braille library (TBABS). Talking
books are something we all use and there is nothing I can say that you all
don't already know about how wonderful there service is.
I know I can't go through a day when they don't affect my life in
some way.
OMNI has become a reality due in part to the help of
ACB of Oregon. Along with Jerry
DeLaunay and others we have helped to get the word out over the internet.
This is only the beginning for this kind of thing and we are getting in
on the ground floor. The Internet is the wave of the Future and OMNI is a step in
the right direction.
We also continue to work closely with the Oregon Commission for the Blind. Several of our members have been to the Legislature testifying for budget concerns. Besides putting people to work we have to be concerned about our ever-growing older blind population. Funding is a never-ending battle and we can make a difference.
The commission also has a new Internet radio station
that we indirectly helped with through OMNI.
This will help in the battle to educate our population of visually
impaired and blind people.
Through the hard work of several of our chapters and
their members we have seen lots of new accessible street crossings pop up in the
state. One is on the corner of
Hawthorn and Market street in Salem. I
hope most of you who attended the convention had the chance to use it for
yourselves. I would like to thank
all who worked so hard to make the streets in Oregon safer for all of us.
The job is not done, not by any stretch of the imagination. There are
lots of street crossings that need accessible crossings and it's going to take
lots of hard work to get them all fixed.
Our web page, www.ACBOFOREGON.ORG is up and running.
It is yet another link to the future for our council.
ACB-L is the ACB of Oregon's list serve.
If you would like to get on the list send me your Email address and I
will start the process. Email John
Fleming at email@example.com
and put something about acb-l in the subject line.
The Internet is there to use and if we use it. Together we can make a difference!
I would like to thank all of you for your support during the two years I was your President. I enjoyed the job, learned a lot and we did some great work together. I plan to continue to work hard for the ACB of Oregon in the coming years. I look forward to seeing all of you at our next convention in Bend. Lets keep up the good work that has been going on and continue to make a difference!
Together we
have made a difference in the past. Together
we are making a difference today. Together
we will make a difference in the future.
Glenn Keep
good friends. As the Klamath Falls
Chapter, we are definitely the new kids on the block.
While we may be lacking in experience, our group has no shortage of
enthusiasm. The chapter was started
in March of this year and we now have twenty-four members.
Our officers are: Joan Hill, president, Jan Chance, vice-president,
Loretta Spahn, secretary and Debra Thurston, treasurer.
Since the
group's inception, we have been working to enrich the lives of our members,
inform the public concerning white cane and guide dog awareness and advocating
to improve services to the blind and visually impaired in our area.
We have had
several social and educational events. In
May, Patty Johnson, leader of the Klamath Guiding Eyes club, gave a
presentation, which included cuddly puppies in training to be Guide Dogs.
There are currently six puppies being trained in the Klamath Basin.
During June,
members attended the Keno Lion's Club barbecue, a fundraiser for the Klamath
Guiding Eyes club. The chapter also
had a picnic at a local park, which gave members an opportunity to socialize and
meet new members.
In July,
Vicky Jack, with Guide Dogs for the Blind, gave a presentation and answered
questions. That month the group
discussed access problems with the local bus company's Dial-a-Ride service as
well as audible pedestrian signals and an accessible workstation in Klamath
Several of
our members joined the Rogue Valley chapter to attend two Shakespearean plays
during the summer. Description
audio enabled all present to enjoy the plays to the fullest.
The chapter
had the privilege of being entertained in August by a group of retired teachers
who are members of the Kitchen Band. This
unique group of musicians used everything from modified kazoos to washboards for
In September,
approximately twenty of us walked in the Tutelage Butte Valley Fair Parade (in
Tulelake, California) to promote white cane and guide dog awareness.
After the parade, the group grabbed
snacks at the fair. Everyone
had a great time.
seven members of our chapter attended the 47th Annual ACB Convention in Salem.
All reported having a great time and met many new friends and exchanged
ideas with other members throughout the state.
Our agenda
for the near future includes special, fun Braille classes and playing with
Braille cards and Braille bingo.
In November
we will be starting our own social group to learn and brush up on our Braille
skills. The class will be taught by
Marie Siljan and Joan Hill. We are
also in the early stages of planning a fundraiser for this winter.
Our most recent activity was White Cane Safety Day on October 15. This was a collaborative effort by the City of Portland Department of Transportation, the Commission for the Blind the National Federation of the Blind, Independent Living Resources, the American Council of the Blind of Oregon (ACBO) and others. The setting was Pioneer Square, and the weather was balmy and bright. An audible signal was available for demonstration. Those passing by enjoyed refreshments and speeches. Workers from surrounding offices sat on steps and ate their lunches. We all agreed that guide dogs and white canes received wonderful publicity.
Several chapter members attended the convention in
Salem. Informational talks, food
and Dashney entertainment were superb. All
of the fellowship was a delightful plus.
We have two new members, Kay Scott and Glenys Becker.
Multnomah Chapter happily welcomes them.
By Gloria Libby
We in the Pioneer Chapter are emotional today.
At the beginning of October, we restarted our Young Braille Readers
Program to give blind students all over Oregon, who come to our attention, their
first personally owned Braille books. At
the end of October, as I write this, we have discovered that we are not, by any
means, the only ones giving students Braille books.
When most of us, in our chapter, were growing up, it was rare for a child to own a Braille book. Magazines were easier to come by, but even they were scarce until many of us reached our late teens or early twenties. In the nineties, dedicated people, including Deanna Noriega and Carol Whitney, started the Young Braille Readers Program. Letters to supervisors of Braille teachers brought very satisfying results. We could do something for a new generation of children, from pre=schoolers through about age 14, giving them a gift that we, ourselves, had not received. This year we contacted the supervisors, as we had done in past years, and looked forward to that "needed" feeling, and to thank you letters from some of the children, letters we would always treasure. What
a shock, to discover that free Braille books are now available all over the place! Because of the abundance of low cost Braille books from sources such as Seedlings and the National Braille Press, parents, teachers and others are consistently buying Braille books for students.
Now, we are ambivalent. Our strongest reaction is, "Wow! How wonderful! This is just what we wanted to achieve!" Underneath, though, other thoughts lurk. "What we've been doing isn't necessary anymore." "Now what?" We are continuing the project this year.
We'll see how much need there is, and when the year is over, we will evaluate how well our work succeeded. Chances are we will find that people are providing books for children so well that our chapter will have to find some other community service project.
The Pioneer Chapter is small, and not very affluent.
We have asked a couple of Lions clubs to help us fund this project.
Even if, in the near future, there's a hole in our hearts where the Young Braille Readers Program used to be, we can feel the quiet joy, when we think about Braille literacy, and know that we helped along the way.
The September 8th
meeting included guest speaker Ralph Sherman from Vision Aids in
Portland. He introduced the
"Jordi", which is similar to a pair of goggles and can project the magnified
image in the goggles or on a monitor. At the September 18th workshop,
members completed the wooden toys for the local
Christmas basket program.
October has been a very busy month, beginning with
the luncheon/business meeting on the 6th, 2002-membership drive, and
selection of person to handle nominations for new officers and board members.
Mike Smith won the 50-50-jackpot raffle.
Our second-annual White Cane Awareness March was held
on the 13th through downtown Grants Pass.
Approximately sixty persons participated, including Rogue Valley Chapter
members, Guide Dog puppy raisers from Medford and Grants Pass and Cave Junction
Lions Club members. The walk was led and followed by members of Josephine-Jackson
Counties Rescue and Search Unit. A
big thanks to television channel 12 for covering the event and airing it on the
evening news. We greatly appreciate
and compliment Dianne Byrd for the excellent organization of the event!
Five chapter members attended the ACB of Oregon State Convention. chapter president Bob Matti and guide dog Eldon managed to get their picture in the Salem newspaper on Sunday along with the convention coverage. Hope you enjoyed your spot in the limelight, Bob!
Election of officers and board members will be a primary focus of the November business meeting and plans are being completed for the annual Christmas luncheon and party.
of the 47th-Annual Convention
Hosted by the Willamette chapter, the Forty Seventh
annual convention of the ACB of Oregon, was a big success.
Convention Committee chair, Flo Dugan, and her committee members along
with the entire Willamette chapter did a Great job under uncertain conditions.
They are to be congratulated for a job very well done.
Congratulations to Flo and all her help. Thank You Flo and others.
Considering the fact that we had less than favorable
hotel conditions this was another convention to remember.
The new accessible street crossing at Hawthorn and Market Street is a
great reminder of what took place on Friday afternoon at 1:30.
A large group attended the dedication of the crossing at Hawthorn and
Market Street. The Mayor and several other big names were there. They even tried
the crossing under blindfold.
Thanks to Marie Anderson for all her hard work
getting everything arranged for this event. Your long hours and persistence paid
off. Thank you Marie.
Bob Johnson's Convention Attendees Transit System (CATS) seemed to be working smoothly. Thanks Bob for another great job handling the unique transportation problems our affiliate has. It's a challenge getting everyone to a convention and Bob handled it with real professionalism.
Apologies are due for the conditions the Exhibitors
had to endure. It was no fault of the convention committee or the exhibitors but
rather a communication breakdown at the top. Among other things
this was one example of the Hotel's lack of concern.
They had the Exhibits on the third floor while all the rest of the events were
on the first floor. It was a lesson well learned.
Guide Dog Users of Oregon had a very good Convention
on Friday afternoon. It was well attended and besides some very good speakers
they had a great Banquet on Friday night. Congratulations
to all who worked very hard to make it a hit.
Saturday and Sunday's sessions featured very
interesting speakers and lively election of Officers. Bev Rushing was elected President; Bob Johnson is now first
Vice-President and Ed Ripplinger was elected to the position of Second
Geri Hallisy will continue as Secretary and Bob
Rushing as Treasurer. Lets all work
hard with our new officers and make ACB of Oregon the best it can be.
Saturday night's Banquet was well attended and
enjoyed by all. We had a good meal
after which our very own John Dashney hosted the evening. Not only were we
blessed with one of his great stories we heard two.
Sunday morning started with an inspirational Memorial
service conducted by Glenys Becker. It was followed by a business meeting and
One of the last things we did was select the Spilyay
Chapter to host our 2002 convention in Bend.
We are looking forward to joining the Spilyay Chapter for what should be
a real fun convention. I hope to
see all of you there in October 2002.
It's time again to begin thinking about attending the ACB National Convention. This year it will be held in Houston, Texas, June 29 through July 6, 2002. You can see your "Braille Forum" for details as they are printed.
However, for the past two or three years, ACB of Oregon members have been fortunate to be able to receive a financial subsidy to attend the national conventions. You must be a member for a year in order to receive this subsidy, and you may be asked to supply proof of membership. Simply fill out the application inserted in this newsletter if you wish to request this $400 financial subsidy. Complete the enclosed form and mail it to Bob Rushing, ACB of Oregon Treasurer. The form must be in Bob's hands no later than March 1, 2002. If you receive this newsletter via cassette or e-mail, you may contact Bob to request a copy of this application. Cassette users, if it is convenient, may type answers to the questions and mail them to Bob. Be sure to fill out the application completely.
Bob's contact information is at the end of this newsletter under "State Officers". Don't delay. Fun is bigger and better in Texas!
Hull Park News
Patty Bessant
Join with us for a Holiday Weekender on December 1st and 2nd. A delicious seasonal dinner will be served mid-day on December 1st. A blind person who is invited by a foundation member is a
guest. Bring
nonperishable food that will be taken into Sandy for distribution.
There will be an optional gift exchange.
For further information, call (503) 668-6195.
Traditionally, there is no scheduled activity in
January due to the uncertainty of weather.
Therefore, the next scheduled weekend will be February 3rd and 4th, 2002.
If you are unacquainted with Oral Hull, feel free to
make a visit. You may find it to be
just what you are looking for to broaden your horizons.
Canes reports that they are accepting reasonable offers for the remainder of
their old, but very good stock!
CALIFORNIA CANES, 25611 Quail Run #125
Point, Ca 92629,
Free # (866) 489-1973, Fax# (949) 489-0996
Large Print and Braille Cook Books:
Blindskills, Inc. has been sent several large print and braille copies of cookbooks and other manuals. They are available, at no cost to you, by calling Blindskills, Inc. toll-free number (800)-860-4224.
in large print or braille: A Leaf From Our Table, Breads, Your Green Scene; and
How to Care for Plants; manual of macrame knots and patterns
in large print only:
What About Sewing; and Row Upon Row, A Manual of Latch Hooking Techniques and
in Braille only:
and Not So Plain Meals; and Meatless Meals.
The below are strictly the opinions of Bob Matti,
however, they were spawned from research of methods used by various Service
Clubs and Organizations. These
thoughts pertain to various sections of the By-Laws and methods of doing
business by The ACB of Oregon.
Nominating Committee
I firmly think the nominating committee should be required to notify all chapters of the slate of suggested candidates in advance of the convention so that members prior to the convention can make comparisons and decisions. Also some prospective candidates could do some campaigning. Chapter Presidents should receive this notification well in advance of the chapters final meeting before the annual convention or election.
I was told the By-Laws say something about Officers
not being able to serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
I have recently read/listened to the By-Laws quite thoroughly several
times, and I do not see where anything is ever mentioned about term limits.
If somewhere documentation exists with the wording, "two consecutive
terms", I think "consecutive" should be stricken and the words "three
terms" be inserted instead of "two", in other words limit terms to 6 years
whether consecutive or intermittent. I
believe only the Secretary and Treasurer should be exempt from term limits.
I strongly believe all members in good standing should be allowed to vote whether or not they attend the conventions. Some loyal, active chapter members have never been able to attend a convention and many of them will never be able to attend. Some means of voting by mail or through the chapters needs to be figured out. At present I don't have any suggestions on how to accomplish this, but I am still hoping to come up with some feasible method.
When a method is chosen that enables all members to vote, I believe we will not have any more instances where all officers elected are from the same chapter.
When the convention host
chapter is one of the largest they will naturally have more voters present at
the convention than other chapters, so a change is a must.
about some ideas and or suggestions!
Also, I firmly believe that only members from the
district they are part of should be allowed to vote for the representative of
that district. I believe at present
I can vote for representatives for either district, which definitely is not
I am strongly opposed to any one Chapter having a majority of the votes on the board, however, I think if a chapter has the quality of people to get elected to every office they should be allowed to do so.
My suggestion to eliminate the possibility of a
single chapter having a majority of board votes is to increase the number of
members on the board. I suggest
having at least one member from every chapter represented on the board.
As things now stand, the 8-member board will consist
of 1 from Dunes, 1 from Pioneer, 1 from Rogue Valley and 5 from Willamette.
If my suggestion of at least one board member from every chapter were
adopted, it would increase the next board size to at least 15 and eliminate
Willamette's majority.
The number of board members will vary from election
to election. I suggest that
chapters not having an elected member on the board be responsible for selecting
one of their members to serve on the board.
It is extremely important that chapters select a member that will attend
all board meetings because without good attendance one chapter could still have
the majority of members present. Chapters
should have an alternate or back up delegate in case of something unforeseen
happening to their principal delegate.
I think changing the VOTING procedure is the most important issue I have mentioned, so hopefully a plan can be formulated and adopted.
Hopefully some members will be in complete agreement with my ideas. Some may partially agree, and for sure, some will strongly disagree!
I hope enough of you agree with me so some action can be taken on some, if not all of the items I have mentioned.
I am not the least bit difficult to contact so
comments pro and con will be appreciated!
Robert R. (Bob) Matti, Phone: (541) 846-6385, E-mail:
Pass, OR 97526
bj2kiowa@cdsnet. net
Bev Rushing
Auburn Rd. N.E., Space #52
Leonard Kokel
W. Anderson Ave.
Bay, OR 97420
Bob Johnson
Market St. NE, #11
OFFICERS - continued
Browning Ave., SE
Oregon 97302
Bob Rushing
Auburn Rd. NE, Space #52
#1: Jerry
SW Macadam Ave.
#2: James
Laurel Ave.
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Times are a-changing in the drugstore makeup world. I've always loved that I could find beautifully formulated lipsticks, clump-free mascaras, even blendable foundations at the drugstore but rarely pigmented and smooth eyeshadows.
So naturally my expectations weren't high for the new L'oreal La Palette Nude 1; I purchased it purely for research purposes (promise!) but came out of it pleasantly surprised.
Launched: Spring 2015
Contains: 10 neutral (mostly warm) shades with three different finishes (3 matte, 7 satin and/or sheen)
Retailers: Ulta, Target, Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, etc.
Price: Suggested retail is $19.99 but it's been spotted for a lot cheaper (about $15.84 at Wal-Mart or similar pricing during sales)
All shadows are buttery, smooth and blend pretty well. They don't swatch intensely pigmented but I kind of like that; The only shade that swatched a bit powdery was the fourth shade. Otherwise, the shades are ideal for everyday, effortless makeup that you'd wear to work, run errands or to achieve "no makeup" makeup looks.
L'OREAL LA PALETTE NUDE 1 vs URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE
As you can tell, the Urban Decay Naked palette swatches significantly more intense than the L'oreal La Palette Nude 1. UD comes with 12 shades, while L'oreal holds 10 but the size of each shadow is larger (0.062 oz. per shadow compared to UD's 0.05 oz.). L'oreal comes with three mattes while UD comes with two with the rest of its shades shimmery and some more glittery and grittier in texture than L'oreal's. Both are predominately warm toned neutral palettes but that's really where the comparison ends. None of the shades are exact dupes and you get extremely different finishes and color pay-off from each palette. So if you own the UD Naked palette, do you need La Palette Nude 1? Not really. But I can see it becoming a favorite among women who prefer softer, neutral shadows without compromising pigmentation.
L'OREAL LA PALETTE NUDE 1 vs MAYBELLINE THE NUDES
Though a couple of Maybelline's shadows are pigmented, as a whole L'oreal wins this match. Again you get more shadows in The Nudes palette (12 vs 10) but the size of each shadow is much smaller (0.028 oz. per shadow compared to L'oreal's 0.062 oz.). You simply get a more consistant palette with La Palette Nude 1. The shadows are smoother, more pigmented and blend better. Again I didn't find any exact dupes but shadows were more similar between these two palettes than between UD Naked and La Palette Nude 1. Whether you purchased Maybelline's The Nudes or not, you'll be happy if you pick up L'oreal Nude 1. The price is slightly higher but definitely worth it.
I'm really happy I bit the bullet and purchased this palette. I can see it becoming my drugstore go-to when I want to create softer, feminine looks. One of the best things about this palette (besides the handy, large mirror) is that it comes with three matte shadows that actually work. The third shade, in particular, works as a great warm transition shade (which I've never found at the drugstore). I also love that the more you work with the shadows, the better they get; It's like they're slightly coated but once you get through the first layer you really start to see the beauty and quality of each shadow. It also comes with a dual ended brush (a sponge on one side and small rectangular brush on the other). I'm going to be honest and tell you I didn't even give it a try.. just give me my "bad beauty blogger" ticket and we'll call it even? 😉
I recommend this palette to anyone who enjoys makeup budget buys that work. If you own Urban Decay's Naked palette you don't necessarily need this palette but it is a great alternative and a closer drugstore "dupe" in formulation and consistency than Maybelline's The Nudes. The packaging is also sturdy, sleek and comparable in size to the UD palettes. If the $15-20 price tag is keeping you away, wait for a sale and/or search for coupons. The bang for your buck will be greater and worth it!
What are your thoughts on L'oreal's La Palette Nude 1? Will you be skipping or picking it up? Also, if you own La Palette Nude 2 let me know what you think and if it's worth purchasing too!
Besos, Ilse

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The Clash-Capitol Radio E.P. (1977)
The 7" ep Capitol Radio, recorded on April 1, 1977, was given away on receipt of a coupon printed in the NME, plus the red sticker found on the album The Clash , which was released that month.
There are two songs and two portions of an NME interview conducted on the Circle Line of the London Underground.
The interviewer is erstwhile hip, young gunslinger, and now novelist and Daily Mirror columnist, Tony Parsons.
The Clash:
Mick Jones − guitars,vocals
Joe Strummer − guitars, vocals
Paul Simonon-bass
Terry Chimes-drums
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To say that you have accomplished your goals is quite an accomplishment. In the case of Steve Messina, Athletic Director at Trinity High School, River Forest, that certainly is the case. When Messina started at Trinity in February of 2004 the sports teams, aside from basketball, were mediocre.
Today, ten years later they are, across the board, teams in which Trinity girls can hold their heads high. And that was his goal. "When I started at Trinity my goal was to make this an athletic program where students can walk the halls proud to say they are a Blazer, no matter what sport they play. I wanted every student on every team to be equal and proud of their sport." Mission accomplished! This year alone Trinity sent players down state for cross country and golf, and last year they were represented in track. Since his start at Trinity, athletics has participated in 26 regional championships, 6 sectional championships, 18 state qualifiers, and a softball team who took second at state. He saw the dream of new gym become a reality and now all Trinity students, not only athletes, can be physically fit with the state-of-the art Health and Fitness Center.
So, in his 10th year, Steve Messina has decided to announce his retirement. Messina says "I have had 10 amazing, great years at Trinity. I want to thank the administration and everyone who has worked with me throughout the years. Trinity has been like a family to me." Messina looks forward to following the success of Blazer Athletics while on the golf course, traveling with his wife and enjoying life.
Replacing Messina in February will be current Health and Fitness Director Rachel Meiner. Meiner has been with Trinity since 2011 and has previously served as Athletic Director at Resurrection High School. She holds a Masters of Science Degree from Ohio University in Athletic Administration. Courtney Schlesser will become the new Health and Fitness Director at Trinity. Schlesser will continue as Physical Education and Health Department Chair & Instructor, a position she holds at Trinity since 2009. She holds a Master's Degree in teaching and physical education from Concordia University as well as an administrators type 75 certificate as well as several certificates in exercise and fitness.
Trinity High School is an all-girl Catholic school located in River Forest.


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Arrows of Intrigue
Lothial Kaldurn
Sworn sword and ex-squire to ser Dirk of house Durian
3 Agility (Contortions, Dodge)
2 Animal Handling
2 Athletics
5 Awareness (Notice)
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Lothial grew up the son of a hunter serving house Durian. His mother died when he was 6 and was raised by his father alone, learning his fathers bow-skills. Lothial was blessed with a quick mind and picked up new skills quickly. While not as strong as many youths he could out think them and learnt how to escape beatings by ducking through crowds and tight spaces. He would sometimes hide away in high vantage points and use his excellent eyesight to spy on the ongoings of the town Beorgwic, especially whatever the maesters were up to.
When Lothial was 14, the maester held a competition amoung the young aspirants of Beorgwic, competing in games of cunning and awareness. Lothial entered and won the competition, unknowing that the true nature of the competition was to find a suitable squire for young Dirk, who had proved to be very nieve lad in need of someone to try and keep him out of trouble.
The next year Lothial and Dirk attended the first tournament Lothial had been to. Lothial was encouraged to enter the archery contest where he distinguished himself to be the last lowborn competitor competeing, besting a few nobles in the process. This gave him his first taste of fame as the rest of the lowborn and even a few nobles applauded his prowess, especially ser Reynard Yew (who placed second to ser Manford Prester). In Lothials eyes ser Reynard became somewhat of a mentor.
Shortly after the tourney Lothial and Dirk travelled to Kings Landing amid rumours that house Durian had attacked neighbouring house Danitt. This proved to be a ploy orchestrated by members of house Lugiss to infiltrate house Danitt and take over Durian lands. Lothial was knighted and became a sworn sword to house Durian. Dirk took a new squire called Tigger Wil who turned out to be a noble from Dorne. Tigger and Iris Danitt hit it off and are now soon to be married.
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At the Lannisport tourney, Dirk had been unhorsed in the joust, and had made arrangements to wed Katarina to ________ in exchange for the return of his very expensive war horse. Lothial suggested that since the wording of the agreement was to wed "his sister" that we could create an unknown sister. With investigation it was found that Lord Durian had sired numerous bastards. A suitable female was found to be bought back into the fold and married off to ________ . Lady Durian and Katarina would be offended by the plot so they were sent away until it would be to late for them to say anything. Knowing the inherent danger in the weak plan he had created to save Katarina for himself, ser Lothial volunteered to protect the ladies on thier journey giving himself deniability in the plot and also alot of time alone with Katarina.
Shortly after this Lothial recieved an invitation to a wedding between Elaine Yew and Damien Allgood. Journeying to castle Helmscrest Lothial met young Agatha Yew. He did not initially take notice of Agatha even when Lord Yew mentioned offhand a possibility of marriage. But as Dirk poorly attempted to sway the maidens heart, Lothial began to see a cunning mind, sharp wit and even a devious nature that intrigued him more at every step. He composed a flattering riddle for Agatha that unfortunately was revealed in the presence of Katarina, ending any possibilities there, but Lothial strangely did not mind. It was not until he was forced to leave preaturely that he realised he was totally smitten.
While at the wedding celebrations there was a small archers tourney as the Yews are avid fans. The Yews (except Agatha) did not compete and Lothial who had been honing his skills to go up against Reynard managed to win the event. Ser Brax asked Lothial to join him in a tourney on the Iron Islands and to raise a team from his area of Westeros
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
The Bigger Picture
When Tacoma's downtown BIA was originally formed in 1988, the city center was in bad shape: drug dealers, panhandlers and prostitutes seemed to be lurking on every corner, trash and graffiti dominated many common areas, and businesses were moving out. Although controversial at the onset, the BIA's "clean and safe" programs soon helped bring about a turnaround.
When the district was renewed in 1998, the BIA's focus had shifted somewhat to include a broader range of services. The BIA sponsored a retail recruitment program, helped create the first online property website in the nation, and increased funding for marketing. The district's efforts helped downtown reach a "tipping point" over the past several years, during which time the number of derelict buildings dropped while occupancy—and values—increased dramatically.
Earlier this year, the BIA commissioned the firm of Lachman & Laing to conduct a series of interviews with key downtown stakeholders that reviewed security operations and recommended ways to maintain a "clean & safe" environment. In May, the BIA partnered with the City of Tacoma, the Foss Waterway Development Authority and others to host a half-day workshop by the Project for Public Spaces to help stakeholders create an effective action plan for bringing greater life into downtown's common areas.
During the next three months, the BIA will continue to sponsor a series of themed events to help envision downtown's next decade of progress and define the steps needed to get there:
Housing Growth
Downtown continues to boom with new housing units. In September, the BIA will initiate discussion on how to continue that growth and what role the district should play in supporting its continuation;
Retail Transformations
The BIA has been a primary partner for the City of Tacoma in stimulating retail activity downtown, implementing several activities recommended by consultant Paula Rees. In October, a renewed discussion will engage merchants, retail brokers, developers and city officials in implementation;
Office Occupancy
While the Tacoma-Pierce County community and the Puget Sound region have grown tremendously over the past several years, office occupancy in downtown has remained flat over the same period. In November, the BIA will initiate a discussion on how to strategically spur growth.
Interested in participating in one or more of these discussions?
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The focus of the BIA has been very good. It has implemented many successful principles fromReplyDelete
Fixing Broken Windows.
This book decribes how cities such as New York has been able to rehabilitate themselves by focusing on the reduction of disorder, graffiti and smaller crimes (and yes broken windows).
I am glad to see that the BIA is also working to focus on some of the principles Jane Jacobs described in the
Death and Life of Great American Cities
Two great books with specific recipes on how to rehabilitate Tacoma.
- Anonymous6:46 PM
I like the pro-active approach.ReplyDelete
The first issue is determining the goals to accomplish for downtown.
What are the goals for downtown and how will we be able to measure the outcome to see if we are making progress?
Without definable goals being set, any discussion of proposed methodology will be fruitless.
The difficult thing is that many of the goals are subjective.
Here are some objective goals for downtown that the BIA and others may want to consider setting, although there are certainly others:
1) Increase the retail occupancy rate.
2) Increase the amount of retail sales dowtown.
3) Increase the foot traffic downtown.
4) Increase the hours that retail outlets are able to stay open for business and be able to make ends meet. (Successful downtowns often are able to function much later and (gasp) even on weekends).
5) Increase office occupancy rate downtown.
- Anonymous9:37 AM
I think it's great what Paul Ellis and the BIA are doing - keep it up!ReplyDelete
I have to disagree with the comment about the downtown office market being flat. My experience leads me to believe otherwise.
There are many instances where the Tacoma rent rates meet or exceed those found in downtown Seattle- an indication to me an overvalued market with room for growth. Some recent searches for clients also revealed there is not much quality or Class A office space available too. Now, if you are looking for something slightly old or run down, that's another question. There seems to be plenty of that around in Tacoma.
As I see Seattle, Bellevue and other nearby cities building up their stock of Class A office space- I see zero being built in Tacoma (CBD). If we want to attract the "creative class" I keep hearing about, this is the type of space Tacoma needs more of.
- Anonymous9:01 PM
I would love to see the BIA lead projects that promoted activities and projects designed to attract those people who are not particularly interested in urban renewal. While drawing in those with either a vested interest or a personal enthusiasm for these topics (principles of Jane Jacobs, PPS, et. al.), what can ANYONE do right now to make a change? What are ways that can influence positive change that don't require attending a workshop, reading a book (reading is hard...believe you me!), or even going somewhere at a particular time?ReplyDelete
How can this herculean effort achieve critical mass...where people participate not because they care, but because it's fun and easy?
- Anonymous12:02 AM
what can ANYONE do right now to make a change? What are ways that can influence positive change that don't require attending a workshop, reading a bookReplyDelete
A thousand things:
1) Increase your daily coffee consumption by 10 percent and visit coffee shops like Blackwater, Java Bean and Kick Stand.
2) Grab a burger and brew downtown.
3) Just stroll through downtown.
The act of simply walking through downtown without buying a thing will help significantly. The new BIA motto is "get your feet on the street."
People are attracted to areas with other people in it and avoid empty restaurants and sidewalks, not the other way around.
Your presence alone will make downtown more inviting and be perceived as safer.
- Anonymous2:22 PM
Maybe something the BIA should look at is getting the residents in the South Downtown/Hillside/Hilltop (centered around 21st and Yakima) whatever you want to call it neighborhood downtown. The neighborhood is seeing tremendous growth with hundreds of condos and townhomes being built. Access to downtown by foot is not easy. Residents have to walk through uninviting streets surrounded by overgrown brush and now boarded up buildings. If that isn't unwelcoming enough they then have to trek back up the hill. For the people that don't have there legs muscles up to par, it can be battle. If the city would maybe get 19th and 21st Street atleast looking walkable and inviting maybe the residents would be more willing to make the trek.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5:12 PM
I agree with the last two comments. Getting out on the street on a daily basis is the best way to help out. Try to buy something if you can, and if you succeed at finding it. Vary your hours.ReplyDelete
I go downtown whenever, and observe that it is a much more inviting place during the day than after 6. Specifically the corner of 10th and Commerce in the Theater District. I feel perfectly safe there around 2pm, even with the few questionable people around. But after 6 when there are only a few people left, it is a bit on the scary side.
I do see an improvement though. I used to only come to downtown Tacoma in a group of people with a car. Now I will come walking on my own.


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The Zero Food Waste Summer Road Trip Challenge!
By Kelly Moreland, Owner of Mama Goose & Mimi's Attic
Utilizing all of your fresh summer produce before it goes bad can be tricky, especially if you get a CSA , fruit share, or have a robust garden. Keeping up with this task gets even more complicated when you are heading out of town for a getaway. Before you resort to throwing everything in the compost bin, I have a Zero Food Waste Road Trip Challenge for you! (Ok, no pressure, but I did it and it was actually really fun.)
A couple of weeks ago, my daughters and I took a week-long road trip through New England. Two days before our departure, I assessed our refrigerator. It was jam-packed with beautiful, perky summer deliciousness (e.g. vegetables, fruit and herbs) which would have been great if we weren't going to be gone for a week. It also happened to be 95 degrees outside. Overcome with pre-vacation fervor, I challenged myself to a zero-waste departure plan – no food would go to waste and we could enjoy the bounty of the Finger Lakes while on the road. Here is how I front-loaded vacation meal prep that we could eat in parks, on beaches, at roadside vistas or at our AirBnB destination.
I washed and chopped all vegetables suitable for dipping and sandwich making and put them in airtight containers filled with cold water to keep them crispy. These went into an ice chest along with a vat of hummus, tahini dressing, and fresh pita bread.
I rescued the beets that had been hiding in the bottom of my produce drawer and steamed them in the microwave to avoid using the oven during a heat wave. I also got really motivated and blanched and froze the beet greens (along with some turnip greens) which I plan on adding to a soup in the winter. I'm telling you – I took my challenge seriously!
When the beets cooled, I peeled them (optional) and tossed them into a kale salad along with a fistful of mint and a fistful of basil. Honestly, I can't remember what else I threw into this salad, but this would be a great depository for scallions, cucumbers, radishes, turnips, carrots, seeds, nuts and some kind of cooked grain like farro or brown rice. You could also throw in cubes of day old bread from Wide Awake Bakery! The salad dressing can be tossed in right before serving, but the dressed salad can stay crispy in a refrigerator or well-managed ice chest for a few days.
Here's the salad dressing recipe I used:
Garlic Scapes always inspire me to make Vegan Garlic Scape & Kale Pesto, and pesto pasta is a great first night dinner when you're staying at an AirBnB or rustic cabin which may not be fully-equiped for cooking. It makes a nice spread on crackers or sandwiches too. I also made some simple Tahini Dressing. This didn't really use up any vegetables, but it helped me up-sell my plan of rest stop pita pocket sandwiches to my daughters and avoid highway restaurant chains as much as possible.
Pictured above: The Tahini dressing, Kale Salad dressing and Garlic Scape & Kale Pesto.
Totally inspired by Sara Worden's Full Plate Farm Collective newsletter, I made Strawberry Fennel tea. What are the ingredients? You guessed it – strawberries, fennel, and boiled water. The result is a refreshing licorice and berry flavored tea.
With the last available scraps of veggies, I made cucumber and kale sandwiches and, of course, wrapped them with Bee's Wrap from Mimi's Attic! I love that we carry Bee's Wraps and other sustainable home products, because they really are sturdy and useful and easy to wash.
It felt awesome leaving town with all these goodies. I will be honest- the heat wave made managing the ice chest was a bit of a chore, and some things did end up floating around in cold water sometimes. My next goal is to buy an ice chest with a built-in tray like I had when I was a kid, to keep some things separated from the ice. I also think an ice chest that has a drain spout would make things easier.
All in all, it was a creative challenge and a great excuse to clean out the refrigerator. Here's the the last photo I took before I hopped in the car:
A pretty darn clean fridge… and I even had beer for my return home!
We would love to hear your creative solutions to leaving town with zero food waste in your refrigerator. Let us know on Facebook or Instagram or next time you're at Mimi's!
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Store-wide SALE at Mimi's Attic & Mama Goose.
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We lost a comedy legend when Joan Rivers passed away on September 4. This morning, her daughter Melissa spoke publicly about her mother for the first time since Joan's death. Melissa paid tribute to her mother at The Hollywood Reporter's 2014 Women in Entertainment breakfast. Her touching words received a standing ovation.
"She was willing to say what others were thinking. She thought of herself as a comic and had to be funnier than everyone else. She just wanted to do her job and that was to make people laugh," People reported Melissa said.
"If my mother were here this morning she would not only be grateful and proud, but she would be beyond herself. On behalf of my mother, thank you so, so much for this wonderful honor," she concluded.
Sarah Silverman also honored Joan Rivers with a video tribute, which touched on how much Joan loved her daughter.
Yesterday, the depths of Rivers' generosity were revealed in her will. She left a large portion of her fortune to her favorite charities, which included Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Jewish Guild for the Blind, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center. (People)


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The newest shop-café on Serdar-ı Ekrem Caddesi perfectly fits the trend of warm, homey venues popping up all over town. The owner, also named Nikol, crafts all of the chocolates and cakes sold here before decorating and packaging them. In fact, everything is handmade, from the chocolate-covered Turkish delight to the organic cookies. Flowers can also be ordered from the shop to be delivered along with special-occasion cakes. Nikol feeds Galata residents all day long, with organic homemade breakfast, lunch and dinners as well as mini-hamburgers, salads and meat options. And don't forget that everything in the café's modern-vintage collection – from the tables and chairs to the glass candleholders and jewelry – is for sale.


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UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2017 – 2018
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released notification of Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2017. Applications are invited from the side of Indian Graduates under certain eligibility criteria.
Examination Details:
Name of the Examination: Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination
Eligibility Criteria:
Essential Qualification: Applicants are required to possess Bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science / Botany / Chemistry / Geology / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Zoology or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Forestry / Engineering from any Government recognized University or Institution.
Age Limit: 21 years to 32 years as on 1 August 2017 and relaxation in age will be provided to SC / ST / OBC candidates, as per rule of the organization.
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Applicants are required to pay Rs. 100 as application fee either by depositing the fee in any branch of State Bank of India (SBI) by cash or through online mode of payment. (SC / ST / PH and Female candidates are exempted from application fee payment)
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Restorative Yoga is a perfect practice for everybody ~ and especially those who experience high amounts of stress, those with weak immune systems, anyone healing an injury or experiencing a major transition. This is an amazing way to practice self-care, by restoring and renewing body, mind and spirit to cultivate greater harmony in all areas of your life. You will enjoy supported poses with bolsters, blankets, blocks and other props along with conscious breathing, to create deep cradling of the body and encouraging healing and ease.


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When a stranger sends him a friend request, our reporter sees the opportunity to relieve his explosive, pent-up emotion.
Foreign teen's unusual behavior tips off quick-thinking 7-Eleven owner.
A tap on the shoulder leads to a flag in the hand and a request to pay for it.
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Our resident scam investigator turns criminal to see how much information he can steal from a stranger's smart phone.
Our reporter decides to answer one of those "Earn money from your photos!" comments on his Instagram page.
Japan's first-ever crane game fraud investigation claims arcades used secret setting so prizes could only be won in employee demonstrations.
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Japan is often perceived as a safe country. The nation of 127 million people boasts some of the lowest rates in the world for serious crimes such as murder, robbery, and rape. In addition, Japan continually ranks high on the Global Peace Index. And while it may sometimes seem like stalking and crime against children is rampant in Japan (the stalking rate hit a record high of 22,823 this year, up from 21,000 in 2013), this perception comes largely from widespread media exposure. In the U.S., for example, it is estimated that 6.6 million people are stalked per year.
While serious crime may not rank as high as in other developed countries, there are plenty of the other offenses that Japan excels at, and the country has its share of unscrupulous nationals. These are the things you probably haven't heard so much about. Today we look at five crimes, some of them strangely Japan-specific.
'The other day, I felt a tap on my back while at a Japanese-style shopping mall in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I turned around and there was a beautiful, wide-eyed woman smiling at me. She asked me a favor in broken English: "I don't have any friends in this city, and I'd like to hear more about Japan. Won't you get dinner with me?"
I was surprised at myself by my cold reaction–"Ah, not another one." Despite my efforts to ignore her, she continued pestering me, this time asking how long I was planning to stay in Cambodia. When I responded, "I've lived here for over 15 years, she promptly disappeared with a creepy cackling noise.'
We may no longer have mustachioed merchants trying to sell us snake oil from atop wagons in front of the town saloon, but thanks to the internet there are plenty of miracle cures out there to be sucked in by, particularly when they play on our insecurities. And when that insecurity happens to relate the size of a man's love muscle, you can bet that even more men than usual are willing to give possible wonder treatments a try.
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Iv) Calculation error The effects of this form of error are likely in most cases to be negligible if sufficient calculating power is used, for example, an 8 or 10-digit calculator generally makes this form of error insignificant in comparison with other errors. However, such an assumption cannot be justified if very precise measurements are being made. 0137 per cent has been introduced. 355 per cent has occurred! (v) Environmental effects All materials, and hence electrical components, are affected to some extent by changes in the environment in which they are operating.
Note: the thickness of the shield required in both (a) and (b) will be a function of INTRODUCTION 51 (c) Lead twisting. By arranging equipment so that the coupling between the magnetic field source and the signal carrying connections is either cancelled out, or kept to a minimum. The former requirement may be met by ensuring that the two leads connecting a source to an instrument follow an identical path, and such an arrangement is greatly assisted by twisting the two leads together. The latter requirement can only be fulfilled by ensuring that the signal carrying conductors are remote from any source of magnetic flux.
38 AN INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION Current division Since most direct-acting pointer instruments have a deflection that is proportional to some function of current, to increase the range of currents that can be measured, a current division circuit that shunts some of the current around the instrument is required. 22. 23) therefore Rs = ImRf!.!. 1001 n. Voltage division The voltage across the meter, in the above section, corresponding to full scale deflection, is 1 mA x 100 n or 100mV.


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Global sourcing practices sourcing services and goods globally for businesses across the world. Many benefits are availed through global sourcing like time-saving, low costs and a huge resource pool. You can take advantage of global efficiencies like affordable raw materials, skilled labor and economic factors such as low trade tariffs and tax breaks. So what to do to make this work for yourself? Read on to know about the ways and strategies which can help you.
Sourcing somewhere with great quality control but low labor costs – Generally, sourcing products from China allows companies to enjoy a cost savings of 10-35%. There was a time when some particular countries were considered the best for acceptable quality and lowest pricing. However, the transportation to and from the places turned out to be more expensive, making it necessary for people to actually check and calculate the costs very carefully. Nowadays companies are trusting other destinations for alternative and affordable suppliers. This trend especially has become popular since the pricing is rising on a global basis. However, if you want to succeed in this you have to do homework in advance.
Sourcing somewhere where plane rides can be taken with ease and comfort – After entering into relationship with some supplier who is far away, there often arises the need to visit them to check if the local regulations and laws are being complied to or not, monitoring the work force and checking the specifications given by you for your products. Since you already have enough to do, your market should be one that is not too hard or expensive to visit.
Sourcing somewhere with familiar language – Finding a good interpreter can be hard to you and conducting meetings through another person may be even harder. You would always have to depend on another person and you will not be able to afford the absence of even a few minutes. Global sourcing thus should be preferably from a place where you are familiar with the language and would not have to depend on somebody else to conduct important meetings with your clients.
Sourcing somewhere where the laws can be respected – Do you think some country appears to be complicated? Have you been reading in the news lately about their latest policies which can prove to be detrimental to businesses? Then do not take your business there. Whatever you hear may not be true but still it is not worth it. Besides the uncertainty will affect your confidence.
Sourcing somewhere you will be able to trust – When you want to do business you have to be in good terms with that person and unless you trust and know them it will not be possible. So try to know a person before you go into a relationship business-wise. The relationship can only be continued if you respect and trust your supplier.
Global sourcing can be an easy and affordable thing to do, provided you do your homework properly. Doing the proper research and considering all pros and cons will ensure that you are associated with the business partner that will benefit you the most.


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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, in a blistering critique of Washington politics, will argue on Monday that the failure of national leaders to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling has already done damage to the economy.
While he will not name names, Mr. Bloomberg, in a speech in Midtown Manhattan, will indirectly criticize President Obama and Congressional leaders, suggesting they have behaved irresponsibly and irrationally.
"That the United States of America has come this close to defaulting on its debts — a failure that would have potentially disastrous economic consequences for us all, including New Yorkers — ought to be all the evidence anyone needs that there's something profoundly wrong in Washington," Mr. Bloomberg will say, according to the written version of his speech.
Mr. Bloomberg, a successful businessman, has often used his pulpit to play the role of economic referee, but he has grown particularly irritated in recent days after the collapse of budget talks between Mr. Obama and the House speaker, John A. Boehner.
On Monday, Republican and Democratic Congressional leaders were working separately to prepare backup plans to avert a default.
In the speech, Mr. Bloomberg says the uncertainty has already inflicted pain on the economy, with employers hesitating to hire because they lack confidence in Washington to solve the crisis.
"Every day this standoff goes on, more seeds of doubt are sown — not just among American companies, but among investors around the world," he says in the speech.
While Mr. Bloomberg's speech is short on specifics, he says tackling the federal deficit will require a combination of tax increases and spending cuts. Anything short of that, he says, will jeopardize the status of the dollar as the world's reserve currency.
"We're making a mistake if we think that American dominance on the world economic stage is inevitable," Mr. Bloomberg says. "Our national leaders need to stop staring down the other side and waiting for them to blink."


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Dominick Metro, clarinet, is majoring in Instrumental Performance at the University of Miami Frost School of Music where he is a Stamps Distinguished Ensemble Scholar and a member of the Stamps Woodwind Quintet, Class of 2019, coached by faculty mentor Robert Weiner. He studies privately with Dr. Margaret Donaghue.
Metro started playing piano at the age of four, adding clarinet at age eight. He attended Lake Howell High School in Winter Park, Florida where he was first chair clarinet in Wind Ensemble all four years, under the direction of Trey Harris and Jose Eslava. Outside of school, Metro participated in the Florida Youth Artist Orchestra for seven years as principle clarinet and for five years in the Winter Park Chamber Music Academy, both under the direction of Dr. Alvaro Gomez. Dominick placed as first chair at Tri-State and earned distinct recognition and accolades at All-State for five years, including serving as principal in the All-State Orchestra during his senior year of high school. Dominick Metro was named a Stetson Young Artist via the Stetson Young Artist Soloist Competition from 2012 to 2014 and has also performed with the University of Central Florida's top jazz ensemble. He also participated in the Seminole County All County Band for seven consecutive years and has studied primarily under Lynn Musco, professor of clarinet at Stetson University, for four years.
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First Aid for Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is the medical term for severe allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis, if left untreated, can turn out to be fatal, hence it should be attended with utmost care and sensitivity. Unfortunately, severe anaphylaxis is so rare that more often than not people are not aware what to do if they come across someone who is under an anaphylaxis. This is the reason why we have come out with this article in which we have listed some of the most effective first aid procedures that are highly effective in an event of anaphylaxis.
While administering first aid for anaphylaxis, it is important that you bear in mind that it is a potentially fatal condition and hence you should seek emergency help immediately. Emergency help means calling 911 for ambulance so that the person can be taken to the nearest medical centre. Anaphylaxis can be treated quickly by administering prescribed medicines; hence if you do not know how to do it then you have to take the person to the nearest medical unit. Often people get confused in the symptoms of severe allergic reactions and thus avoid taking people to the medical centres. You should be in a position to recognise symptoms of anaphylaxis. Some of the symptoms are as follows:
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If you see any one of the above symptoms in a patient then you should promptly rush to a nearest hospital. If the person who is under a anaphylaxis attack has a history then it is almost sure that he or she would be carrying Epinephrine. Injecting Epinephrine through an Epi pen is very easy and it is highly effective also. Sometimes multiple dosage of Epinephrine may be required. Epi pen is very easily available and you can even use epi pen coupons to get a discount on the same.
Lastly if the person has partially succumbed to the reaction and stopped breathing then you may try giving CPR to the person. CPR is very effective in reviving people but the problem is that not many people know how to give CPR. It is very important for people who are suffering for anaphylaxis to know that they are suffering for anaphylaxis and hence you should every such incident to the person's doctor. IF this happens then the person will be better prepared to deal with the situation next time.


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Gossett cruises as Sounds pound River Cats
Daniel Gossett threw a career-high eight shutout innings in helping the Nashville Sounds defeat the Sacramento River Cats, 9-3. Nashville took the series against the River Cats, 3-1, and are now back over the .500 mark at 21-20.
Gossett needed 91 pitches to get through his eight frames. He didn't walk a batter, allowed only four hits and he struck-out six. Gossett's ERA is down to 3.59 and he has allowed three runs or less in each of his last six starts.
Gossett got plenty of offensive support from his red-hot Sounds' teammates. A day after collecting four hits, including a homerun, Matt Olson was at it again, crushing a three-run, opposite field homerun and a single. The homer was his 11th of the season. He is now batting .281 with a 937 OPS. Joey Wendle (4) and Matt Chapman (9) also homered, while Franklin Barreto had a triple and a single and Kenny Wilson had two hits.
The Sounds were one out away from a shutout, but Sacramento infielder Jae-Gyun Hwang hit a three-run homer off of Aaron Kurcz to get the River Cats on the board.
Graves, RockHounds blank Missions
Brett Graves, Ben Bracewell and Jake Sanchez made quick work of the San Antonio Missions, pulling the Midland RockHounds into a first-place tie with San Antonio in the Texas League South with a 3-0 win. The three Midland hurlers held the Missions to nine hits and one walk and they struck-out seven.
Graves went a season-high 5.2 innings. He struck-out three and walked one, lowering his ERA with Midland to 2.50. Between High-A Stockton and Double-A Midland, Graves now has a 2.53 ERA and a 42:5 K:BB in 42.2 innings this season. Bracewell took over in the sixth and he bridged the gap to Sanchez in the ninth inning. Bracewell allowed only one hit in 2.1 innings. After a string of rough outings, Bracewell has put together two scoreless appearances in a row. Sanchez struck-out two and allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth. He recorded his third save of the season.
Midland managed only eight hits, but they put them to good use. Brett Vertigan led the way with two hits. He was the only Midland batter to reach base twice. The RockHounds were active on the basepaths, stealing three bases and being picked off twice. Max Schrock extended his hitting streak to seven games with a single. He is now batting .281 on the year.
Puk, Harris lead Ports to win over Lake Elsinore
A.J. Puk threw 5.1 hitless innings, and James Harris had four hits in his 2017 season debut to pace the Stockton Ports to a 6-2 win over the Lake Elsinore Storm.
Puk was dominant for much of his outing, as the A's 2016 first-round pick struck-out seven. The 5.1 innings were a career-high for the southpaw. He did walk four and he hit a batter, but Lake Elsinore struggled to mount any significant rallies against him. Puk was charged with one run when Will Gilbert allowed a two-run homer after taking over for Puk in the sixth. Puk now has a 3.86 ERA and a 61:16 K:BB in 39.2 innings this season.
Harris was the star offensively for the Ports in his first game of the season. The 2016 California League All-Star missed the first six weeks of the season while recovering from health issues he suffered from this spring. Harris made his presence felt quickly, homering in his first at-bat of the season. He would later add a double and two singles.
The Ports had 12 hits as a team. Brett Siddall also homered, his fourth of the year. He had two hits, joining Harris as the only Stockton hitters with multi-hit games.
Gilbert allowed just that homerun in 2.2 innings of relief. The lefty struck-out two. Nolan Blackwood worked around a lead-off single to toss a scoreless ninth. His ERA is down to 2.50. He struck-out two.
Before the game, reliever Trey Cochran-Gill returned to Extended Spring Training, opening the spot for Harris on the Ports' roster.
Snappers crush TimberRattlers in series opener
The Beloit Snappers pulled to within a game of .500 with a convincing 12-2 win over the Wisconsin TimberRattlers on Monday night.
Luis Barrera hit his first homerun of the season and Nate Mondou, Miguel Mercedes, Trace Loehr and JaVon Shelby each had two-hit games. Every Beloit hitter reached base at least once.
Xavier Altamarino got the start and worked the first two innings, allowing just a hit and striking out two. Dakota Chalmers took over in the third and had one of his best outings of the season. In five innings, Chalmers allowed just one hit and one run. He did walk four but he struck-out eight. Chalmers lowered his ERA to 4.34. Ty Damron closed out the win with two hitless innings. He was charged with an unearned run, and he walked two and struck-out three.
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