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Outreach to members and the Greater Community
Serving God and others is the lifeblood of so much that happens at Bon Air Presbyterian Church. Through local and global partnership, our church provides opportunity to promote justice and to meet the real needs of our community and the world.
Sunday Morning Coffee – Sunday mornings between worship services
The Garden Room is a great place to gather on Sunday mornings. Help us extend our hospitality by taking a turn with set-up or clean-up or bring some goodies to share.
Micah is an association of faith communities, begun over 16 years ago in partnership with Richmond Public Schools. Micah currently works in 23 elementary schools and is open to and represented by all faith communities. Volunteers from BAPC have participated as mentors at Elizabeth Redd Elementary School for about ten years.
Micah Volunteers work with a particular teacher and usually with a particular student during the school year. Volunteers may also work in the classroom, particularly in the lower grades, with small groups of students. Volunteers motivate, befriend, and support students and their teachers.
Volunteers are expected to attend an orientation workshop which will be scheduled in September (date yet to be confirmed). Afterwards volunteer and teacher meet and together select a student the volunteer will work with for the year. Mentoring generally begins in early October.
If are interested and can contribute an hour or two each week to this ministry or want additional information, give a call to Laura Greer, BAPC's Micah coordinator, at 272-8227 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
BAPC – "Caring for Creation" by Recycling
For more than twelve years, BAPC, has been involved in on-going efforts to help improve our environment. We have four teams of volunteers that provide weekly pickup of paper, aluminum, cardboard and other items from church offices and the kitchen for recycling. Our church sextant also helps by saving cardboard and other items for recycling as well. Since the county does not provide recycling pickup at the church, the volunteers take the items home and combine it with their recycling at their respective homes. This effort is coordinated by the Church and Society Team of BAPC. Anyone interested in helping with this effort should contact John Rupp.
An Outreach Program of BAPC For Incarcerated Youth
BAPC has provided an outreach program at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center for around 20 years. This includes a bi-monthly birthday party for the incarcerated youth and, for the last several years, Christmas parties in several of the residential units of the facility. These parties were held at the request of the facility administration and food, games and songs were shared with the youth staying in those facilities. BAPC donated $400 in 2017 to help purchase gifts for the youth. This money came from local benevolence monies approved by the session. More than nineteen BAPC members have participated in this fun ministry during 2017.
Music is a vital avenue of expressing our faith and devotion to God in the life of the church. Whether a beginner or seasoned musician, you are invited to share your musical talents through participating in one of our ensembles.
Chancel Choir is the adult choir that sings regularly at the 11:00 a.m. worship service each week and at special services throughout the year. The Adult Choir is composed of volunteers and supported by a quartet of professional musicians. The choir sings the best of music from past and present composers and is often accompanied by guest instrumentalists.
Chancel Ringers is an advanced group of handbell ringers who ring the third Sunday of each month in worship, and at special services during the church year, as well as for organizations in the community and for area handbell festivals.
Children and Youth present the annual Christmas Musical as well as participate in the area Youth Choir Jam festival each November.
Summer Music Camp is a learning and fun activity for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. This year the camp will be a day music and arts camp offered through Camp Hanover. Complete information is on the poster below.
Second Sunday South of the James is the Annual Concert Series of Bon Air Presbyterian Church which presents guests musicians, instrumentalists and choral groups in concert the second Sunday of October through May.
Messiah Sing-In December 2019 our annual Messiah-Sing-in which continues to fill our sanctuary with music and guests from the community.
The Summer Interlude Concert Series is presented at 3:00 p.m. each Sunday in August by the Richmond Chamber Players.
Begins Wednesday, September 18. Handbells and Cantus Childrens Choir rehearsals are 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is 7:30 p.m. Kindergartners through fifth graders join together to sign fun songs as they prepare to lead worship.
BAPC Bell Choir
The congregation of BAPC is actively involved in a variety of local, national and global missions. The Church and Society Division of the Session seek to involve the congregation in many of these outreach and service opportunities.
Hospitality for the Homeless (CARITAS)
RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Community)
Fairly Traded Coffee and Chocolate
Faith Community Trialogue
Stop Hunger Now
Peacemaking/Study Group
Caring for Creation
Gateway Homes
Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center
Micah Initiative in public schools
Seasonal Ministries
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree
CROP Walk (fall)
Thanksgiving Mitten Turkey
Empty Bowls Dinner
Souper Bowl of Caring (youth)
Salvation Army Christmas Stockings
First Sunday Mission Opportunities
Bainbridge Community Center Food Pantry
5¢-A-Meal Contributions
Other Outreach Events
BAPC provides meeting space for the following groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Girl Scout Troop #5476
Cub Scout Troop #861
Senior Connections operating the Friendship Café` (a senior program meeting 3 days a week)
CARITAS – (Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter) Click here for more information.
RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities) Click here for more information.
Fairly Traded Coffee and Chocolate– These products are sold the first Sunday of each month through the Presbyterian Coffee Project. Equal Exchange, which seeks to balance the inequities found in the conventional coffee trade.
Faith Community Trialogue is a unique series that brings together the Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths to promote interfaith dialogue. The aim of the dialogue is a deepening mutual understanding and appreciation between the three Abrahamic religious communities.
Stop Hunger How is an international relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other life-saving aid around the world. Meals are packaged by volunteers in an assembly style process. All ages can participate.
Peacemaking/Study Group seeks to study and promote paths to peace in our church, our community and our world.
Caring for Creation is made up of four teams of volunteers who provide weekly pickup of paper, aluminum, cardboard and other items from the church offices and the kitchen for recycling. Compact Fluorescent bulbs and battery recycling are collected on a monthly basis.
Gateway Homes – Gateway Homes is a residential treatment facility designed for people with depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. A model program, at Gateway Homes, when residents are prepared, they will move from the Supportive Living Center to Gateway's Supported Living Apartments, which offers on-campus apartment living. BAPC provides support by "adopting" an apartment and donating linens, as well as other items such as small furniture pieces, bedding, curtains, and kitchen cleaning supplies.
Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center – serves males ages 14-18 and females ages 11-20 that have been committed by the juvenile court system. BAPC provides support through birthday parties complete with refreshments and games one Saturday every two months.
The Micah Initiative – A partnership of faith based communities and Richmond Public Schools. The members of the Micah Initiative partner with a student and throughout the year will help their student with homework, reading, advice, or simply be a lunch buddy. Members are trained by the coordinators at Richmond Hill, and once trained, are assigned a school in Richmond where they will work about one hour per week. BAPC works with several students at Elizabeth D Redd School in Richmond's Southside.
Seasonal Ministries
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree program is a program that connects parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. Church volunteers choose a child and purchase new gifts, wrap them, and return them to the church for delivery to the children.
CROP Hunger Walk – In November the middle and the high school youth participate in the Crop Walk, a ministry of Church World Service, by raising funds to end hunger in the community and around the world
Thanksgiving Mitten Turkey – Coordinated by the middle and high school youth, the Thanksgiving Mitten Turkey is a visible project to collect mittens, hats and scarves for the Chesterfield Christmas Mother and to share warmth to those in need.
Empty Bowls Project is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations in the Richmond area. Church members who attend select and take home a beautiful handmade bowl and enjoy a supper of soup, bread and dessert donated by local restaurants.
Souper Bowl of Caring- an outreach project where the youth of BAPC join with other groups and organizations around the country to make a positive impact by collecting money and food donations on Super Bowl weekend
Salvation Army Christmas Stockings – Stockings are filled with small gifts for a chosen age group and collected at the church. The stockings are distributed by the Salvation Army.
First Sunday Mission Opportunities
Bainbridge Community Center Food Pantry– Food items are collected on the first Sunday of each month in support of this local food pantry. Non-perishable food items may be placed in the cart at the front of the sanctuary.
5¢-A-Meal Contributions – These contributions support ministries to hungry people, locally and throughout the Mid-Atlantic, through the Presbytery of the James. A designated basket is located in the back of the sanctuary.
The mission of Fellowship ministries is to bring people together to enjoy each other's company and build connections between members of our church family. A variety of activities are provided on a regular basis as well as special fun and interesting activities throughout the year.
Salt Shakers is a pot luck dinner group that brings together church members and visitors into small groups of eight in homes three or four times a year.
Romeo's – "Retired Old Men Eating Out" but you don't have to be old or retired to join this men's group that meets monthly for lunch at area restaurants, October – May.
The Book Discussion Group – If you enjoy good books, interesting discussions and a shared morning with new/old
friends……start your reading now! The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Walk, Talk & Be Fit– Enjoy physical activity while having fun with friends. This is a 30 minute, 2 mile in place walk with video instruction on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 p.m.
Sister's Circle – Join the group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. for bible study.
Prime Time Circle is a fellowship group designed for women who wish to build the bonds of Christian friendship. The group meets on the 1st Monday of every month at 1:30 p.m. for social activities, speakers and community service.
Chef's Club – The Chef's Club consists of five teams of cooks, servers, table setters, and clean-up crews who prepare the food for Wednesday Night Dinner and for special events held during the year.
Wednesday Night Dinner –Come connect with your church family while savoring a tasty meal each Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m.
Coffee Café is open following the 8:30 a.m. service and before the 11:00 a.m. service for coffee, tea, light refreshments and conversation.
Volleyball – People of all levels of skill can enjoy good fellowship, good exercise, and fun each Thursday from 7-9 pm in the Fellowship Hall January to March.
Youth Fellowship – Youth Fellowship seeks to connect people to each other, the whole church, and the whole world through faith in Christ. The Youth Fellowship group meets each Sunday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Church Wide Fellowship – Church wide events such as Onward Sunday at the beginning of each program year in the fall; the annual Pig Roast, Annual Christmas Dinner, Easter Morning Brunch and the Meet & Greet refreshments following each summer worship service are planned.
Special Activities are planned throughout the year including Faith Night at the Diamond, Family Movie Night, Chocolate Lover's Dessert Night, "Miracle of Christmas" play in Lancaster, PA., Christmas tree decorating in the Fellowship Hall and Cookie Exchange.
Congregational Care
The mission of the Congregational Care Ministry is to assist the pastor and church staff in ministering to the ongoing and ever changing needs of the members of our congregation. This caregiving ministry is done through:
New "Faith Wednesday" The Congregational Care Ministry Team has designated each Wednesday as "Faith Wednesday", a day to pray for the growth and future of our church. Please join us in prayer.
The Crisis Committee which provides meals when requested for families in crisis.
The Visitation Committee who keep in personal contact with homebound members and those bereaved, ill, hospitalized or in health care facilities.
The Prayer Chain responds to the congregation's many requests for prayer.
The Cradle Cross Committee takes a cradle cross and a silk rose to families with newborn babies.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry knits prayer shawls to members of the congregation in crisis. A dedication of prayer shawls is made each year.
Emergency transportation is made available through the Transportation Committee.
HOBS (Helping Our Brothers and Sisters) maintains a list of gently used health equipment to lend to congregants as needed.
The Homebound Communion Committee facilitates the provision of communion offered to members who are no longer able to attend worship services.
KIT (Keep in Touch) is a way of maintaining contact with our members who move away to be closer to family.
Christmas Caroling is organized each year to visit members at home or nursing facilities.


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Like their laboring mothers, newborn infants are at a heightened risk for a number of significant complications. Some of these are from malpractice. Some are not. One of the most serious is hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) or perinatal encephalopathy. This brain injury is caused by a lack of oxygen during birth.Perinatal Encephalopathy
This term perinatal encephalopathy means "brain damage of unknown etiology from the birth trauma." It is an unbelievably broad term that includes every premature baby and infant who get low Apgar scores. It also includes a lot of children that have no significant injury, that will ultimately never impact their lives.
This broad term includes a ruptured uterus, obstructed or twisted umbilical cord, trauma or separation of the placenta, and a whole host of other things that we know and don't know about. One of the big concerns is hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy because of how important oxygen is to a newborn.Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is more specific and is cause for greater concern. The term hypoxia refers to a lack of oxygen to organs or tissues. Ischemia is a restriction of blood and the oxygen it carries that creates tissue or organ damage. Encephalopathy is a term for brain injury. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a consequence of a deficit of oxygen supply to the brain. Potential complications from HIE run the gambit of awful: brain damage, death, and cell damage and death in an infant's central nervous system.
HIE is a broad-based term that refers to the loss of oxygen from anything, including drowning, carbon monoxide poisoning, etc. But the focus here is the loss of oxygen when kids need it the most: before and after birth. A fetus can be permanently brain damaged or killed as a result of oxygen deprivation and lack of blood flow to the fetal brain during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period.
Why is HIE so closely associated with birth injuries? HIE is similar to stroke syndromes in the adults, except that in neonate, the injuries are more devastating. Why? The reason is that the immature brain is more vulnerable to brain insults from oxygen deprivation that in a more mature brain. So oxygen that adults can endure would cause brain injury for a fetus or newborn child.
So obstetricians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives need to be aware that conditions such as eclampsia, a prolapsed or compressed umbilical cord, ruptured uterus, or placental abruption can cause oxygen loss that can cause permanent brain injury or kill a child. Abdominal trauma, high uterine pressures, hyperstimulation of the uterus, high blood pressure, or seizures in the mother may also lead to a lack of blood and oxygen reaching the baby's brain.Cause and Effect with HIE
Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurs in .3% of .full-term births.
Approximately15%–20% of these infants die. One in four develops neurological injuries that include mental development delays, learning disabilities, seizures, epilepsy, physical movement development delays, cerebral palsy, and speech problems or delays. The remaining 55%-60% of children with perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy do quite well.
So there is no question that HIE is extremely variable from child to child. Brain insults that seem on the surface to be seemingly similar in two different children may completely spare one child and cause a lifelong injury to the other. Why is this? No one knows. Some theorize that modern medicine cannot accurately quantify the scope of the magnitude of the impairment in utero. So "seemingly similar" may not be because we just do not have the tools to measure the real extent of the brain insult with HIE.
- Answers to frequently asked HIE questions
What causes HIE in the first place? There are a few primary causes of HIE including separation from the placenta, placental trauma, fetal stroke, eclampsia, complications with the umbilical cord, abdominal trauma, and uterine complications. It is also believed that excessive maternal sedation by anesthesia can cause or contribute to HIE.
When one of these complicating conditions occurs, oxygen is diverted from the child's brain to the heart and lungs to keep the child alive. Once this begins, brain cells start to die; the longer the brain is without oxygen, the more cells die. As this process continues, the risk of severe and lifelong harm increases literally by the second. The timeline for HIE is short: a child can go from healthy to irreparably damaged in five minutes or less.
The most effective way to monitor and manage the HIE risk factors is the use of a fetal monitor. This device tells a physician about the child's heart rate and other vital signs that show how the child is doing during contractions and labor.
The reported incidence of birth asphyxia, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or post-asphyxial encephalopathy in term or near-term infants ranges from 1 to 8 per 1000. Arguably, the real answer is probably lower, an estimated 1.6 per 10,000.
Diagnosis of HIE can be confirmed by a CT scan, MRI, EEG, EKG, or ultrasound. In the past, there has been a limited number of treatments for infants with HIE. Treatments included ventilation, NICU care, minimizing cerebral swelling, and preventing seizures.
Today, body and head cooling have been shown to decrease neurological problems caused by oxygen deprivation. This cooling process involves subjecting the infant to 72 hours of 33.5-degree temperatures. A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that this therapy reduced the risk of infant death and decreased the probability of long-term disability.
Children with HIE can require long-term care including rehabilitation, surgery, and possibly life-long aide or accommodation. Families who have children with HIE might be entitled to compensation if the HIE injury resulted from a physician or hospital breach in the standard of care.
Sometimes, there is a real debate about whether a child suffered an HIE injury during childbirth. To figure this out in cases where the doctors question our belief that the child suffered this injury, our medical experts look at the baby and ask questions. Was there asphyxiation during childbirth? Did the child need resuscitation? What were the cord and fetal blood gases and the arterial and venous pH levels? Was there a seizure? Did a brain MRI show injury in the thalamic and basal ganglia areas of the brain? Was there hypotension or metabolic acidosis? Is there an abnormality in the child's tone, reflexes, and level of activity? These are all potential facts that may be used as signals for an encephalopathy.
Below are some HIE settlements and verdicts in recent years. Keep in mind these are not meant to be representative of the average HIE case. They can be a tool for figuring out the settlement value of these cases, but they are just one tool. Prior verdicts alone do a poor job of predicting the value or outcome of future cases. But the verdicts and settlements in successful HIE cases tend to be quite large, and these examples do reflect that.
- April, 2019, New York: $6,000,000 Settlement: Defendant hospital was allegedly negligent in failing to properly identify clear signs of acute fetal distress and perform an emergency C-section in response. As a result, infant plaintiff reportedly suffered significant oxygen deprivation causing hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). This brain injury left the child with the most severe type of cerebral palsy (spastic quadriplegia) and dependent on a feeding tube. The case eventually settled for $6 million.
- March 2018, Maryland: $4.2 million settlement. An obstetrician and a nurse are sued for failing to act on a fetal heart rate that plaintiffs believed indicated fetal distress and the need for urgent delivery. Tragically, the baby has cortical blindness, seizures, and significant developmental delays. This birth injury claim settled out-of-court for $4.2 million.
- June 2017, Florida: $33,153,912 Verdict. A child has HIE secondary to a brain bleed during the birthing process. The blood that should have been supplying oxygen to the brain was instead stuck between the skull and the scalp. As a result, the child suffers tragically permanent brain injuries. At age 18 months, the child was being fed through a peg-tube, could not stand, crawl or support himself; and had a tracheotomy that required suctioning every three to five minutes. The lawsuit, filed against the federal government because the doctors were government employees, alleged that a c-section would have avoided the birth trauma the child endured. The claim also alleges that excessive Pitocin to speed up the delivery was given. Plaintiff's claimed that all of this was evident if they have properly interpreted the message the baby was sending via the fetal heart monitor. The jury obviously accepted this version of the facts, coming back from deliberations with a whopping $29,413,495.91 for the child and the balance to the parents.
- May 2017, Florida: $2,500,000 Settlement. A newborn suffers hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, seizures and respiratory failure, hearing loss and developmental delays. Plaintiff's lawsuit alleges that the doctors and nurses failed to timely and appropriately diagnose and treat the child and mother and should not have induced labor at 35 weeks.
- September, 2016, Florida: $4,750,000 Settlement.A newborn baby born at Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens is in immediate distress. He requires immediate resuscitation. He now has cerebral palsy. His lawyers argued that his CP was the result of hypoxia that could have been avoided if the doctors and nurse had listened to what the child was telling them via his heart rate monitor. They claim that an immediate C-section was the only reasonable choice.
- November 2013, Massachusetts: $4,250,000 Settlement: After presenting with contractions, a woman was admitted to a Worcester County hospital where the attending physician elected to induce labor. After about 24 hours the woman was only 4 cm dilated. Less than 12 hours later the physician determined the woman was fully dilated and should begin pushing. The physician's decision was quickly overruled after the managing OB/GYN determined the woman was not sufficiently dilated and should stop pushing. However, the woman demanded a cesarean section be performed as she noted the infant's head was pushing into her spine. Instead of adhering to the mother's request, the OB/GYN spent 20 minutes trying to convince the woman to save her energy for two more hours of labor. During this predicament, the fetal heart rate monitor was disconnected for 50 minutes as the fetal heart rate variability lessened. A cesarean was not performed until four hours later. Within hours after birth, the infant began to experience seizures. She was ultimately diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. The mother sued the hospital and its physicians for negligence. Plaintiff contended that after demanding a cesarean section, the defendants were required to adhere as it was apparent the fetus was distressed. The defendants denied allegations, claiming their actions fell within the standard of care. Defendants also claimed the infant's brain injury was inflicted before the time, Plaintiff came under their care. The parties agreed to settle for $4,250,000.
- June 2012, Maine: $3,141,825 Verdict: A soon-to-be mother was admitted to a hospital for labor and delivery. Upon her arrival, she began experiencing contractions in more than normal frequency and the fetal monitor was demonstrating fetal distress and lack of oxygen. The nurse midwife spent 45 minutes attempting to deliver the infant before consulting the on-call OB/GYN. It was determined that an emergency cesarean section was necessary. Unfortunately, due to the lack of oxygen, the infant was diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, resulting in cerebral palsy and cortical blindness. The mother and father sued the hospital, and the nurse midwife and her practice for failing to consult the OB/GYN when it became apparent the fetus was in distress. Defendant Midwife denied allegations, claiming the infant suffered a condition called Kabuki Syndrome that results in mental retardation. Defendant Hospital denied liability, claiming Defendant Midwife and her practice rented the space from the hospital and are not monitored as if they were employees. The jury found midwife 100% liable for the infant's injuries and rendered a $3,141,825 verdict.
- October 2011, Michigan: $144,000,000 Verdict: An infant was delivered at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak after her mother was induced for labor. Upon delivery, it was discovered the infant had a fractured left clavicle, was suffering from respiratory distress on top of seizures, and swelling of the scalp. She is now a paraplegic and requires permanent 24-hour care. The mother sued the hospital for malpractice, claiming the defendants failed to determine the size of the fetus before delivery as the fetus was larger than expected because of gestational diabetes. Plaintiffs alleged Defendant failed to recommend a cesarean section, resulting in the infant being crushed in the birth canal. Defendants denied liability. An Oakland County jury ruled in favor of the Plaintiff and awarded an astounding $144,000,000 verdict.
- July 2011, Maryland: $5,500,000 Settlement: An infant, who after delivery weighed just under three pounds and was showing normal APGAR and chord PH scores, had to have umbilical artery and venous catheters inserted. A chest X-ray was taken to confirm placement. But a follow-up X-ray revealed the catheter had advanced into the heart. A third X-ray was performed three hours later showing the catheter had advanced further. An additional X-ray was performed the following morning and confirmed the inappropriate position of the catheter. Soon the infant became hypotensive, but it was not until 20 minutes later that a doctor was called to assess the hypotension. By the time the catheter was removed, the infant had suffered hypotension, bradycardia, and a decrease in cerebral profusion, resulting in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. The mother sued the hospital on the infant's behalf for failing to reposition the catheter after multiple X-rays revealed the improper location. Defendant denied liability, claiming all actions were within the standard of care. The matter proceeded to trial where a Baltimore City jury ruled a $5,500,000 verdict for the Plaintiff.
- June 2010, Virginia: $800,000 Settlement: A woman was admitted to Reston Hospital for induction of labor. However, there were difficulties in delivery and the physicians elected to use a vacuum extractor. About six hours after delivery the infant began to develop seizures. He was soon after diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, resulting in right arm paresis and cognitive deficits. His parents sued the hospital and its physicians for malpractice, claiming they failed to timely perform a cesarean section after excessive use of a vacuum extractor. Plaintiff claimed that due to the failure to perform a cesarean section, the infant suffered insufficient oxygen and blood flow. Defendants disputed liability, claiming the child's injuries were caused by a perinatal stroke before birth. The parties agreed to settle for $800,000.
These awful birth injuries are not always the result of a doctor or nurse's mistake. Awful tragedies sometimes happen and no one is to blame Bad things happen to good people. But, sometimes, far too often, a doctor's error caused the child lifelong injuries.
What happens? Sometimes, the doctors, nurses, and midwives who are responsible for safe delivery of these infants into the world do not adequately monitor the condition of the fetus. Sometimes they wait too long to perform a C-section. When these things happen, the child can suffer lifelong injuries or death. Harm to any child is awful. But, in some ways, this harm is worse. Because it so easily could have been avoided. Parents and families can stay mad forever. And it is impossible to blame them.
Ultimately, what we may be able to do for you is get you and your child compensation for a horrific loss. That is all we can do. But the settlements and verdicts in these cases can be extremely high. Does that make it all better? Of course not. But money can help make a difference for your child.
If you want to investigate your potential child injury claim or if you are a lawyer looking for help evaluating your client's claim, call our birth injury malpractice lawyers at 800-553-8082 or get a free online consultation.More Information
- HIE Frequently Asked Questions
- Medical Malpractice Overview (information on malpractice cases generally)
- An Overview of Birth Injury Lawsuits
- Birth Injury Lawsuits
- Malpractice During Pregnancy That Causes Birth Injuries
- Herpes Encephalitis Lawsuits (an overview)


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Death Row Records To Release "20 To Life [Rare & Dangerous Vol 2]
Death Row Records will continue its 20th anniversary of releasing albums with a second volume in its 20 To Life compilation series on September 25. Rare & Dangerous Volume 2 will feature unreleased music by former artists including Crooked I, Daz Dillinger of Tha Dogg Pound, Swoop G and O.F.T.B. (Operation From The Bottom), among others.
These songs largely stem from 1997-2001, during the time label co-founder and former CEO Marion "Suge" Knight was incarcerated. Other artists appearing include Death Row's longtime R&B acts Danny Boy and Jewell, as well as DPG affiliate Soopafly.
May's Volume 1 including music from the LBC Crew, K-Solo, Lady Of Rage and Bow Wow


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Episodes: 11Status: Completed
Alternate Titles: Rampo Kitan Game of Laplace, 乱歩奇譚 Game of Laplace
The story takes place at a certain middle school where several murder cases take place. Kobayashi, a boy who goes to this school, meets genius detective Akechi, who comes to the school to investigate. Kobayashi takes an interest in Akechi and, in spite of his friend Hashiba's worries, he volunteers to be Akechi's assistant.


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Quarterly report: Houston economy will get better, but slowly
Economy will get better, but slowly
For a while it looked as if Houston's economy was coming out of the doldrums. But the momentum seems to have stalled, and many companies seem hobbled by uncertainties over government regulations, taxes and even political direction.
Houston still has a lot going for it: a robust energy industry, a vital manufacturing sector and a housing market that escaped the dramatic plunge in value that has plagued so many other large cities. The weak dollar is also spurring traffic at the Port of Houston as trading partners overseas import goods priced in cheaper greenbacks.
Where is Houston headed? We asked experts on real estate, energy, banking and the workforce for their thoughts.
Q: How is Houston's economy doing now? What about looking ahead?
A: The Houston economy is not doing better than the rest of the country, but it's not doing worse either, said Eugenio Alemán, director and senior economist for Wells Fargo Securities.
One bright spot is Houston's industrial sector, said Alemán, who is based in Charlotte, N.C., but follows the Houston economy. Manufacturing is doing relatively well compared to other sectors, and that's largely because of the energy industry and exports to the rest of the world.
The local economy seems to be slowly improving, said Larry V. Green, CEO of HoustonWorks USA, which operates nine workforce solution centers for the Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board.
Consumer confidence is still lagging, Green said. Companies are making money, but they don't want to make the commitment to hire new employees.
Q: When will Houston companies start hiring, and in which industries?
A: Employment in Houston is flat right now, Alemán said. And over the past several months, it's even turned a little bit negative.
"Things will get better slowly, but very slowly," he said. While he expects the U.S. economy to muddle along for the next year or so, the Houston economy will do a little better because the energy business and Houston's exports benefit when a weak dollar makes U.S. exports cheaper to overseas customers.
Some energy companies are experiencing a shortage of skilled professionals like geologists and engineers, said Dian L. Chu, a financial market analyst in Houston who writes the energy blog Economic Forecasts & Opinions.
Recruiters also are looking toward Texas to fill rig operating jobs in North Dakota and supply chain management positions in China, Chu said. Several energy-related manufacturing companies moved some of their operations to China, and they need experts to manage the planning and logistics of getting components and finished products back and forth.
Q: What will be the effect on home prices and home sales in Houston as the troubles with foreclosures play out?
A: The key issue with home prices is the amount of inventory for sale, said Mark Dotzour, chief economist for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Dotzour said the center determined that a 6.5-month inventory of unsold homes is a balanced market. At that level, prices go up at a modest rate. If it's lower, then prices escalate; if inventory is higher — in the nine-to-12-month range - prices might decline.
Houston had 6.3 months of inventory in January, he said. But since then, the first-time home buyers' tax credit artificially stimulated and then depressed home sales when the credit ended.
That has made it virtually impossible to make an economic analysis of the real estate market, he said.
In the past couple of months, the inventory of unsold homes in Houston has been hovering around 7.9 months, Dotzour said.
"Why it doesn't really alarm me is that in my mind the threat of declining home prices doesn't become operative until you get into the nine-to-10-to-11-month range," he said. The inventory rate was probably artificially low at the beginning of the year, and now it's probably artificially high.
Dotzour said that in the past six months he's become more optimistic than business leaders he meets. Corporate profits are up nationally, and when that happens, companies start to hire again.
"I think Americans are tired of hiding and hoarding cash and postponing decisions of every sort," he said. "It's creating pent-up demand for Houston and the entire country."
The paperwork problems of processing foreclosures will stall recovery for the housing sector, Chu said. The banks will be slapped with lawsuits for wrongful foreclosures and for "robo- signatures" - approval of documents that aren't fully reviewed. These disputes will drag on for several years.
That, in turn, will shake people's confidence about buying houses even at near-record low interest rates, she said. Consumers don't want to buy houses if they're worried someone else may show up with the title.
Q: How does it look for holiday spending this year?
A: No one is expecting a big improvement this year. But a marginal increase is likely.
Green predicts the 2010 holiday season will be a little brighter than last year, but still-lagging consumer confidence will keep it subdued.
Shoppers will be rational and picky, Alemán said. They've been saving their cash and will only open their wallets for things they believe are worth their hard-earned savings.
Q: Will the moratorium on deep-water drilling, which was lifted by the federal government earlier this month, cause just a minor slowdown for Houston or will we feel the effects for a long time?
A: Even though the moratorium was lifted, companies still aren't getting drilling permits, Chu said. The bottleneck is a de facto moratorium. And the longer the delay, the longer it will affect Houston.
A lot of smaller oil field services companies that work only in the Gulf of Mexico are totally out of business, she said.
Alemán sees uncertainty as the biggest problem.
"Were the petroleum firms going to hire before this happened? It's very, very difficult to know," he said. "It's another hit to a sector that should be doing very well."
Q: Will companies be in a better position to give pay raises next year?
A: Companies are flush with cash right now, Dotzour said. But there's also too much uncertainty in the marketplace, so many companies are postponing decisions on hiring and investments.
With the unemployment rate near 10 percent, significant pay increases are probably unlikely next year, he said. Companies are using their available cash to buy back their shares rather than expand or hire new workers.
Green hopes raises will be forthcoming, but he isn't holding his breath. Lots of companies are doing more with fewer employees, he said. And confidence in the economy is still an issue.


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19th March 2020 – because of the Coronavirus, all services are suspended at the moment, except for small funerals (and small weddings which have been booked). If you would like to get in touch about a funeral please ring me on 01373 812705 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
If you have recently been bereaved our deepest sympathies are with you, and we would like to do all we can to help.
It is always a privilege to take the funerals of anyone who lives in Coleford or Holcombe, for a former resident who has moved away, or anyone who has a connection with our churches.
Some information is detailed below but you may find it helpful to look at the website Church of England Funerals where you can also light a virtual candle for whoever has died.
The first step is to contact a funeral director, and the funeral director will arrange the date with me, and explain the fees to you. If you would like me to recommend a funeral director, or if you would like to ask me any questions, then please telephone me on 01373 812705 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Funerals in Church
You do not have to be a member of the church to have your funeral in either Holy Trinity Coleford or St Andrew's Holcombe. You may have a service in church, followed by either a burial in the churchyard or cemetery, or followed by a cremation. There is no time limit on a church funeral, although if it is followed by a cremation we need to time that to fit in.
Funeral at a Crematorium
I am equally happy to lead a funeral in a crematorium. The nearest ones are Mendip, near Shepton Mallet, and Haycombe, just this side of Bath. We usually have about 30 minutes for the service.
Burial of Ashes
If the committal or funeral has been at a crematorium, or elsewhere, I am very happy to bury the ashes later, either in the churchyard or cemetery.
There will be no fees charged if the funeral is for someone who has died aged under 18. The fees we have to charge will be included in the bill given to you by your funeral director who will discuss them with you. However, it may help you to know what the fees are. For 2020, the funeral service charge is £199, wherever the funeral is. The burial in a churchyard will be between £318 and £347, depending on when the burial is. If we take a service in a crematorium the fee is £199. We do not set these fees, they are set by the Church of England. In addition, there are a few extras for a funeral in church, which are as follows:
Organist: normally £65
Verger: £25
Heating: £25 (it will be up to us to decide whether we need to charge this – always in winter, usually in spring and autumn and occasionally in summer)
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by Christopher Mole
All was quiet on the field of Shitaragahara. Murky rain dripped from the boughs of trees around the plain, splashing onto the saturated ground. A stifling heat haze hung in the air; the countryside seemed to be holding its breath as the first rays of daylight crept over the horizon. Suddenly the silence was broken by the thunder of hooves.
Dust coiled up into the air as the army galloped across the plain and under the sparse trees, coming finally to a halt. Turning his horse to face the soldiers behind him the warlord raised an ornately carved fan, waving it in a series of gestures over his head. Instantly the army divided into separate battalions, splitting apart to set up camp beneath the maples. Pushing himself off his horse, Takeda Katsuyori surveyed the field before him with an impatient scowl as his commanders strode over to join him. As he stroked his elegantly tailored moustache, the warlord let out a grim smile.
The plains should work to our advantage- theres plenty of room for cavalry out there.
There was a subdued murmur from the warriors around him. As Katsuyori turned away and continued to look over the field, several of the commanders glanced at each other. The early morning sunlight glinting off his impressive scarlet armour, Yamagata Masakage scowled grimly at Katsuyoris back. He and several others had confronted Katsuyori the previous night, voicing their opposition to the plan of attack. The result had been disastrous.
Torches flickered in the darkness of the military compound, casting unwholesome shadows over Katsuyoris face as he stared at his generals. Ignoring the warning signs radiating from his commander, Masakage paced back and forth as he spoke.
My lord, how can you go ahead with this? We have received information telling us that the Oda-Tokugawa alliance plans to use a large number of firearms in this battle- you intend to go ahead with a cavalry charge despite this?
There was a loud clack as Katsuyori snapped the heavy war fan shut, pushing himself to his feet. The warlords face was a mask of anger, a tic of rage twitched by his mouth. The assembled samurai moved back slowly as Katsuyoris rage exploded about them.
You dare to defy my wishes?! I am the son of the Tiger of Kai, Takeda Shingen! From the day of my birth I was trained in the ways of strategy and the arts of war! The Takeda cavalry is an invincible force- we will send two forces around the sides of the battlefield and the main cavalry units across the plain, directly into the enemy lines. The Oda-Tokugawa dogs will be scattered by the power of our charge and we will take victory!
Tension seemed to crackle in the air; a stifling heat filled the compound. Wiping the sweat from his brow, Masakage bowed slowly.
As you wish, my lord.
Turning to face his generals, Katsuyori grinned in anticipation.
And so the hour of battle
draws near. Prepare yourselves!
Pressing mailed fists against their chests, the commanders bowed and
strode away to see to their respective battalions. With a glance back over his shoulder, Katsuyori gazed over the
wide plains once again.
Pressing mailed fists against their chests, the commanders bowed and strode away to see to their respective battalions. With a glance back over his shoulder, Katsuyori gazed over the wide plains once again.
Prepare yourselves. . .
Head bowed, Masakage strode back to his battalion, deep in
thought. He had fought under Takeda
Shingen during the meteoric rise of the Takeda clan- he had battled alongside
his Lord at Mikata ga Hara and protected him from several assassination
attempts. Now he was being asked to
ride into an obvious trap masterminded by the Demon King. If he could not convince his Lord that they
would not survive this confrontation, then he would be a failure as a
samurai. A wry chuckle burst from
Masakages throat. There was no
escape. To question the orders of his
Lord was to fail as a samurai- the only path was to obey without question. Clutching the shaft of his spear tightly,
the aged samurai felt a wave of strength sweep through him. He would die this day, but he would die as
Head bowed, Masakage strode back to his battalion, deep in thought. He had fought under Takeda Shingen during the meteoric rise of the Takeda clan- he had battled alongside his Lord at Mikata ga Hara and protected him from several assassination attempts. Now he was being asked to ride into an obvious trap masterminded by the Demon King. If he could not convince his Lord that they would not survive this confrontation, then he would be a failure as a samurai.
A wry chuckle burst from Masakages throat. There was no escape. To question the orders of his Lord was to fail as a samurai- the only path was to obey without question. Clutching the shaft of his spear tightly, the aged samurai felt a wave of strength sweep through him. He would die this day, but he would die as samurai.
Straightening up, Masakage strode towards his troops with an authoritative shout rising in his throat.
Hurry up and get those bows strung! We move out by the sixth hour!
Several hundred metres away, two mighty warlords also gazed out over the fields of Shitaragahara. From the foothills of Mount Gambo, among the wilting trees, Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu analysed the field carefully, their elevated position giving them a superb view of the surrounding countryside. Shading his eyes with a hand, Nobunaga let a grim smile play about his face. As Ieyasu watched curiously, he reached forward and gestured widely at the plains ahead.
Excellent. This terrain is perfect- the Takeda dogs will charge headlong across the plains, into the invincible fist of our firearms.
Slowly, Nobunaga clenched his fist, a cruel laugh escaping from his throat. Glancing towards his companion, Ieyasu shook his head slowly.
It is not for nothing that they call you Demon King. As he rubbed his chin, the middle-aged general let his mind roam over the idea.
A good plan... but how to protect the ashigaru? If the Takeda catch them as they reload, our defences are shattered.
Frowning, Nobunaga stared at the field again. Then he raised a hand again; pointing at a nearby river which straggled wildly across the plains, a slash of brown, brackish water cutting through the dry grass.
There. Halfway between the Rengogawa and the edge of these woods- well erect a line of palisades to provide some cover for the foot soldiers.
With a deep bow, Ieyasu conceded defeat.
Certainly, sire. Ill have the men erect them now.
As Ieyasu strode away, the Demon King rubbed his chin thoughtfully, mind still working over the possible outcomes of the day. Then he grinned viciously.
Takeda Shingen was perhaps a formidable opponent. You are no match for your father, Katsuyori. This day will see the final defeat of the Takeda clan!
Startled birds took flight as Nobunagas laughter echoed around the thick forest.
Steadily the sun rose into the sky, heating the moist, muddy ground. Several hours slid by as the opposing armies prepared for the impending battle. Regiments of foot soldiers toiled away on the plains near the treeline, erecting crude wooden barricades to halt the Takeda advance. On the other side of the plains, an army of horses stamped impatiently as their riders placed saddles and bridles upon their backs. The only noise came from the frustrated animals and the repetitive bite of shovels digging into the ground- the very countryside seemed to be holding its breath, apprehensive of the slaughter to come.
Turning his horse away from the open plains, Katsuyori surveyed the regiments of cavalry arranged behind him. A slight smile touched the generals lips, his mind dwelling on an honourable victory- the enemy fleeing, broken, before an invincible charge.
Unsheathing his sword with a ringing slash, Katsuyori raised the gleaming blade above his head with a furious shout.
Once again the Takeda cavalry will be feared throughout this land! Follow me to glory!!
As Katsuyori raised his voice in a war cry, echoed by his commanders, a nearby samurai placed his lips to the mouth of a huge conch and blew steadily. A loud, booming note sounded across the battlefield- the call to arms. With a roar, the Takeda cavalry charged from the treeline, hooves thundering as they stampeded across the plains. Mud splashed up, flicking across the quivering flanks of the horses as they strained forwards, eyes fixed on the far horizon.
From the Oda-Tokugawa lines, nervous ashigaru licked dry lips, muskets against their shoulders. From behind the barricades, Ieyasu drew his own sword, his golden armour shining in the sun. His authoritative voice cracked across the infantrys shoulders like a whip.
Stand fast and do not falter! The Takeda may charge, but their might is nothing compared to that of the weapons you hold!
Nodding slowly, the ashigaru leant their muskets on the crude barricades- each man staring carefully down the sight of his weapon at the field ahead.
The very earth seemed to shake as the Takeda line advanced, stampeding towards the river that lay across the battlefield. At the head of the column galloped Katsuyori, his teeth clenched, sword above his head in defiance. Reaching the Rengogawa, the Takeda spurred their horses onwards. Clods of mud rained down into the river as Katsuyoris horse carried him over it, landing heavily on the other side. Stumbling slightly as it landed, the horse soon straightened up and continued its mad gallop towards the enemy barricades. Behind Katsuyori the rest of the Takeda cavalry made its way over the river, breaking towards the Oda-Tokugawa line.
As they approached all was silent save the thunder of hooves. Raising his sword above his head, Ieyasu drew in a breath. Then he barked out the fatal order.
The crack of muskets echoed down the line, accompanied by puffs of acrid smoke. Horses bucked and screamed, falling heavily to the ground. Blood fountained into the air as the front line fell heavily, horses collapsing beneath them. Gritting his teeth, Katsuyori spurred his horse forwards as the warriors about him fell. Another scream ripped from his throat as he brandished his sword at the line of barricades. Suddenly the shout was cut off as a bullet smashed into the generals throat, shattering his armour and tearing into his flesh. Thrown from his horse, Katsuyori crashed heavily to the ground, blood gushing from the deadly wound. Tears running from his eyes, Katsuyori desperately tried to speak as his lifeblood seeped into the ground. Slowly his eyes misted over, and the son of Takeda Shingen perished in the dirt.
A cry of rage broke from Masakages throat as he watched his Lord fall. Spurring his horse forward, the samurai hefted his spear and dived at the barricades furiously. The frail wood splintered beneath the weight of his charge and Masakage pressed through, flailing about him angrily. Foot soldiers fled in terror before the rampaging samurai- until one stood his ground, moving behind Masakages horse and aiming his rifle at the samurais spine. There was another vicious crack and Masakage slumped forward, blood spurting from his stomach as the bullet tore through his armour. Slipping from his horse, Masakage coughed painfully, staring at the sky above. His final words slipped from between bloodstained lips.
All. . . is f-folly. . .
With another cough, the aged samurai surrendered to the embrace of death.
Clouds of ravens populated a battlefield filled with corpses in the light of dusk. Spears and swords lay scattered about like toys- a memento to the carnage that had visited Shitaragahara. Staring down at the battlefield, Ieyasu shook his head slowly.
The battle is won. . . but at what cost?
Turning, the general walked slowly away from the bleeding plains.


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Insight: Install TeamViewer In Ubuntu From Command
Teamviewer is one of the most popular remote desktop sharing application. Without explaining much more about Teamviewer, let's jump into the content of this post. In this tutorial, we will show you the steps to install team-viewer in Ubuntu from command line.
Install TeamViewer In Ubuntu From Command
Open your terminal and run the following commands to download the teamviewer's repository key.
cd /tmp && wget https://download.teamviewer.com/download/linux/signature/TeamViewer2017.asc sudo apt-key add TeamViewer2017.asc
Now add the repository key with the help of following commands:
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://linux.teamviewer.com/deb stable main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/teamviewer.list' sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://linux.teamviewer.com/deb preview main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/teamviewer.list'
Finally, It's time to install TeamViewer with the commands below:
sudo apt update sudo apt install teamviewer
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Anyway, I finally remembered to write down a few of the cute things they've said lately so here goes:
Silas at bedtime the other night as I tried to leave the room: "Wait! I need to give you a hug!"
Me: "But Silas you already gave me a lot of hugs and it's really time to go to sleep now."
Silas: "But I have to give you one more! I'm just so FULL of hugs!"
(He is so full of hugs. He comes up to me several times a day and says "big hug" and then throws his little arms around my legs. Oh, those moments make my day!)
After contemplatively looking around the chapel for a while during sacrament meeting, Oliver said in a very excited whisper: "Mommy, when I get big, I want to get the biggest, bluest scoopie (backhoe) and I will use it build more churches for everyone."
Silas in his prayer the other night:
"Thank you for Jesus to be OK after the cross. Please bless Charity on her mission to not be old so she won't die." (Silas has been thinking quite a bit about death lately after all the talk of death and resurrection at Easter. When we talked about how everyone dies someday, he got tears in his eyes and said, "But Mommy, I will miss you too much when you die!" I reassured him that I planned to be around until he was a grandpa!)
Silas went to open the door to the bathroom to go potty before bed and Oliver said "It's locked" but when Silas tried it, it opened right up. Oliver said, "Siwas, you're a genius!" No idea where he got the word genius!
More favorite phrases and activities for the twins of late for both twins:
- "dis singy" (this thingy) when they can't think of the word for something.
- "pwitty pwitty pwease!" when they really want something. It's pretty hard to say no to the cutest little boys with their arms thrown around your legs and their beautiful blue eyes pleading up at you and the most polite requests!
- "midnight monsters are comming! We have to huwy!" They gleefully get ready for bed with the pressure of the "midnight monsters" helping them hurry along. I mentioned one time when they were really slow getting ready for bed that they needed to hurry or these midnight monsters would show up and eat them up -midnight monsters are only allowed to eat kids if they're not in bed and they can only come out when it's almost dark. They totally latched onto the idea and love racing to get to bed before the midnight monsters show up!
- "wets biwd a spaceship!" They build a spaceship out of K'nex or magnets or furniture several times a day. They are SO into Star Wars and everything to do with space.
Anyway, there are about 100 super cute things they say and do every day that I forget by the time I sit down to write them - but at least I captured a bit of this adorable duo!


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We're wired for conversation. It's fun, it's easy. In fact, a 2004 study published in the journal "Trends in Cognitive Science," determined that conversation or dialogue is even easier for us than giving monologues because it is an interactive process between partners. And speaking with your friends may be even more fun because you share so much already. On the other hand, sometimes it is tricky to get the conversation started.
Past Adventures
According to Shelley Ambrose, executive director of the Walrus Foundation, which publishes Canada's "The Walrus" magazine, "there's no point in telling a story without a listener." She encourages 'curious listening.' For the purposes of some fun conversations with friends, a good place to start is with experiences you've shared together. Hearing someone begin a tale to which you were all a part opens up the discussion to differing, and sometimes hilarious, versions of the same event. A simple 'remember-that-time-when' opener can begin a robust dialogue of reminiscent adventure. Just be cognizant of the company. It's pretty hard to be part of the conversation if you weren't there for the original event and if you have nothing to contribute.
Talk about people -- just not in the gossipy, negative way that will leave you feeling like you just betrayed everyone brought up in the conversation. Instead, catch up on what's happening in the lives of mutual friends. Or turn to celebrities and their recent accomplishments, exploits, adventures and, yes, failings. Whether you're talking about Lindsay Lohan's most recent stint in rehab or the tragic death of Glee's Cory Monteith, you can usually find conversation starters in the pages of magazines or online. You already know who your friends find interesting, but don't be afraid to bring up a new cast of characters.
Sharing talk of past exploits isn't nearly as fun as planning for future ones. Whatever you might be doing together soon, start talking about it now. If it's a trip, supplement the conversation with travel magazines and brochures. If you're looking for a new restaurant or club, check out websites that offer customer reviews and add your voice to theirs. And if you've got an outdoor activity planned, map out what you'll do, what you'll need and when you'll go.
What If
From the time you were a little kid contently gazing at clouds, you probably had an appreciation for imagination. Just because you're no longer looking for images in a puff of billowing cumulus doesn't mean you can't let your imagination out of its box once in awhile. Play a 'what-if' game to get a conversation started: What if you won the the lottery? What if Channing Tatum chose you instead of Jenna Dewan? What if you cars could fly? What if?


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New Vessels
In 2018, several maritime companies and agencies were hard at work, introducing a slate of new vessels and tugboats to help power the supply chain and carry out the important work of seafarers,... Full story
Proper Maintenance Program Ensures Optimal Diesel Engine Performance
Fuel system maintenance is critical for extending engine reliability and performance, whether on the road or on the water. A good fuel supplement should be considered as part of your diesel engine mai... Full story
Marine Residual Fuels, IMO2020 and Why Chemistry Matters
There is much noise these days surrounding IMO2020 and its effect on the commercial shipping sector moving forward. It appears that everyone has an opinion of which way the market will move regarding... Full story
Nichols Brothers to Build Foss Tugs
Foss Maritime of Seattle, which had earlier decided not to build a series of Dutch-designed tugboats at its now-closed yard on the Columbia River (see Pacific Maritime Magazine, Aug. 2018) has ordered a series of four 90-ton bollard pull tractor... Full story
Common Sense Left Ashore
It is refreshing to see judges recognize the principle of common sense when deciding a case. Unfortunately, sometimes seafarers leave it ashore when signing onto a vessel. After they sue for personal... Full story
Above Board
Ten women from around the world are learning more about port industry innovations, thanks to an IMO initiative. The selected participants, who attended the Port Senior Management Program held at the Galilee International Management Institute in late... Full story
All the Fish in the Sea
The council of the European Union is taking action to reduce plastic pollution by banning the use of plastic and Styrofoam products such as cutlery, plates, straws and food containers, including many... Full story


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What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance protects the property owner in the event that someone asserts a covered claim against the property. When a lender is involved in the purchase or refinance of the property, a loan policy will also be issued protecting the lenders rights – up to the amount of the lender's interest.
Title Insurance is issued after a careful examination of copies of the public records. Despite the knowledge and experience of professional title examiners, even the most thorough search cannot absolutely assure that no title hazards are present. Title Insurance will pay for defending against any lawsuit attacking your title as insured, and will either clear up title problems or pay the insured's losses.
A few common hidden risks that can cause a loss of title or create an encumbrance on title:
False impersonation of the true owner of the property
Forged deed, releases or wills
Instruments executed under invalid or expired power of attorney
Undisclosed or missing heirs
Mistakes in recording legal documents
Misinterpretation of wills
Deeds by persons of unsound mind
Deeds by minors
Deeds by persons supposedly single, but in fact are married
Liens for unpaid estate, inheritance, income or gift taxes


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There are schools offering nurse anesthetist programs in Georgia!
Schools Offering Nurse Antesthesiology Programs in Georgia
Nearby States
Each year, roughly 0.0% of Georgia students graduate with degrees in nurse antesthesiology. That means an estimated 25 nurse anesthetists graduate from Georgia's 2 nurse anesthetist schools each year.
Top Schools
The top-ranked school in Georgia with a nurse anesthetist program is Mercer University, which is located in Macon. In 2010, it was ranked 34th nationwide. In 2010, Mercer University graduated 10 students from its nurse anesthetist program. Students at Mercer University paid $30,560 per year in tuition fees.
Medical College of Georgia, which is located in Richmond, is the second largest nurse anesthetist school in Georgia.
If you choose to attend a Georgia nurse anesthetist school, average tuition will be $15,280 per year. However, tuition at your particular institution may range from $30,560 per year to $30,560 per year. In 2010, the following Georgia nurse anesthetist schools had the highest tuition rates:
- Mercer University - located in Macon, students are charged $30,560 per year
The lowest tuition rates at Georgia nurse anesthetist schools were charged at the following schools:
- Mercer University - located in Macon, students are charged $30,560 per year
A nurse anesthetist degree from a Georgia school... what next?
The highest percentage of nurse anesthetist graduates in Georgia pursue careers as a nurse anesthetist. If you decide to work as a nurse anesthetist in Georgia, you will be joining the ranks of approximately 1,740 Georgia nurse anesthetists as of 2010. The following counties have the largest number of Georgia nurse anesthetists:
- Barrow County - 1,600 nurse anesthetists
Projected Growth
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2018, an estimated 2,020 nurse anesthetists will be working in Georgia state. This would require the number of nurse anesthetists to shrink by -4%.
On average, a nurse anesthetist earns a salary of $98,580 per year in Georgia state. But, salaries for nurse anesthetists can vary. In 2010, nurse anesthetists made as little as less than $65,210 per year or as much as more than $134,690 per year in Georgia. A nurse anesthetist in the following Georgia counties makes the highest salaries on average:
- Barrow County - $99,570 per year
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Take a look at the graphs and charts below for additional Georgia statistics regarding a career in nurse antesthesiology and to compare salaries with a variety of related fields such as nurse practitioning or RN.
Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.
- Master's Degree in Nurse Antesthesiology in Georgia
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The year is worn down, such that there's hardly any light in the day.
It's been a year of amazing highs – and the inevitable lows that come with being in and of the world. Most of all, it's been a year of deep instruction. We can't control life – or other people. We must manage ourselves with self-respect, and courage is all. We must trust our principles. We must love better, where we can. We must argue the point with kindness, where we can. We must, you know, whistle a happy tune. I've come out the other end. I know self-praise is no recommendation, but… I feel a better – and happier – person for it.
The year has concluded on the work front with much pleasure. I've been chin-deep in literary magazines and poetry – and loving every minute of it. Fate does not always hand us the work we love to do. Most often, we do the work we have to do. Confucius he say: Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life. I have found this to be true three times in my life. I am a lucky woman. Devolved Voices has been developmental, but the work has also taken me back to where I think I best belong. It has afforded me an opportunity to explore new abilities, dust off some old talents, and to find some sort of centre, as well.
Personally, I've made an early resolution to find more time for the people in my life. Life has offered its prompts: if you don't listen to the universe, you tend to feel the back of its hand. It stings. I'm blessed with many fine friends and, of course, my family, all of whom have supported me well throughout the year. I am trying to reconnect with the concept of simply 'hanging out'. Maybe I'll turn off my iPhone occasionally, even at dinner parties. I'll let you know how I get on with that…
I'd like to offer Big Thanks to a couple of thousand visitors over mere days who came to read what I thought was a little, personal post about my relationship with the Welsh language. Poets don't often get much of an audience. When they do, the audience sometimes discovers it is actually at the wrong venue. You have no idea What This Means. So, Big Thanks.
Next year will be the Big Year. It will be the year of discovery. It will be the year of making – and shaping – poems. It will be the year of –––
Well, come back and find out.
In the meantime, I send Christmas cheer – and great happiness to you for the year ahead.
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Industry Rollups
Three Key Ingredients for a Successful Roll-Up Strategy
"Getting roll-ups right boils down to finding the right industry dynamics and market opportunity; developing, testing and perfecting the right operating plan; and finally, bringing a disciplined and focused approach to finding, evaluating and integrating targets. Please let me know if you have a different take or if you'd like to talk about your specific plans."
Roll up for a ride rich in risk and reward
"One of the ways financiers make money is doing a "roll-up": a series of horizontal acquisitions in a fragmented industry. Typically these are industrial sectors that are obscure, unloved and overlooked.
I first saw this technique in action among various listed companies I researched as a stockbroking analyst in the 1980s. For example, a series of companies sprang up that consolidated funeral homes, including Kenyon Securities, Hodgson Holdings and Great Southern Group. They rationalised the use of hearses and crematoria, saved money on administration and marketing, and arbitraged the different earnings multiples between private and public companies."
Strategic Rollups: Overhauling the Multi-Merger Machine
"Take a highly fragmented industry, like used-car sales, funeral homes, office supplies, air-conditioning services, veterinary care, or laboratory diagnostics. Buy up dozens, maybe hundreds, of owner-operated businesses. Create an entity that can reap economies of scale, build regional or national brands, leverage best practices across all aspects of marketing and operations, and hire more potent managers than the small businesses could previously afford.
It's called a "strategic rollup." The formula has seemed like an attractive business proposition—and Wall Street has embraced it enthusiastically. But for each successful rollup like Sysco Corporation, the food-distribution giant, or Quest Diagnostics Inc., which operates medical-testing laboratories, dozens of failures litter the landscape."
Tuesday Reads with commentary
New generation of drones set to revolutionize warfare
I view the drone industry as ripe for a lot of money to be made and value to be created. There are hundreds of startups trying to fill the commercial space and a fraction of that in behemoths like General Atomics, Lockheed Martin, and Northrup Grumman, behind the veil of the DoD latching on to huge primary contracts while subcontracting smaller at risk ventures.
Goldman sees drones as a $100Bn market opportunity between now and 2020. This falls into one of my primary strategies going forward along with a specific industry rollup and very specific/concentrated capital markets investing.
Drugmakers question the future of drug prices under Trump
I view specific names in the Biotech and Healthcare industry as a good buy right now. I'll share the buys after I finish getting long in them.
U.S. Government Bond Prices Decrease
I also view US Treasury Bonds as a candidate for trade of the year. I said the same thing commodities at the beginning of 2016. However, Trump policy is the wildcard and that view could quickly go the other way.
The future of central bank independence: Results of the CFM–CEPR Survey
The impact of unemployment insurance expansion on aggregate employment during the Great Recession
Calculated Risk on Inflation for 2017
"The Fed is projecting core PCE inflation will increase to 1.8% to 1.9% by Q4 2017. However there are risks for higher inflation. The labor market is approaching full employment, and the new administration is proposing some fiscal stimulus (tax cuts, possible infrastructure spending), so it is possible – as a result – that inflation will increase more than expected in 2017 and 2018.
Currently I think PCE core inflation (year-over-year) will increase further and be close to 2% in 2017, but too much inflation will still not be a serious concern in 2017."
Calculated Risk on Fed Hikes for 2017
"The number of hikes depends on the economic outlook and inflation. There are significant uncertainities concerning fiscal policy, and some of the proposals could boost economic growth (as an example, if there is a real infrastructure spending program), and some could impede growth (like a significant trade dispute).
My current guess is the Fed will hike twice in 2017."
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