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The Dolphins made an incredibly smart move just moments ago in acquiring a new No. 2 QB and that move could make Pat White obsolete.
The team has traded an undisclosed draft pick to Kansas City for backup quarterback Tyler Thigpen, the Chiefs announced today.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, will announce in a couple of weeks that the regular-season has begun. (Actually, the Dolphins have since also announced the move.) They chuckled when I told them what I wrote.
The trade makes sense for several reasons:
1. The Dolphins have now placed injured Chad Pennington (shoulder) on the injured reserve list. So they need a backup to Chad Henne. Remember, Henne is the starter.
2. Rookie second-round pick Pat White is not ready to be a backup QB in the NFL.
3. Thigpen has experience, having started 11 games last season and thrown 18 TDs and 12 Ints for the Chiefs.
4. The Chiefs have Matt Cassel as their starter and Brodie Croyle is their backup so Thigpen was available.
4. The Miami-KC connection is at work again. Bill Parcells and son-in-law Scott Pioli have already made two other trades since the offseason began.
Thigpen is making $460,000 this season so the Dolphins pick up the prorated portion of his salary for the remainder of this season. Thigpen is also signed for 2010 at a scheduled $550,000 in base salary.
The irony of this trade is that it might make White obsolete. You see, the reason the Dolphins want to run the spread formation this year and, in part, picked White to do that, is because Thigpen carved them up running the spread formation last season.
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Investors slam the book shut on education stocksOctober 17, 2012: 12:56 PM ET
It's not a good day to be a Phoenix -- the slogan used by Apollo Group's University of Phoenix.
Late Tuesday, Apollo (APOL), the biggest for-profit education provider, reported revenue that fell short of forecasts as enrollment at the University of Phoenix shrank. And the company also cut its guidance.
To make matters even worse, University of Phoenix said Wednesday that it plans to close 115 locations and 25 campuses. That will impact about 4%, or 13,000, of students enrolled in degree programs.
Shares of Apollo plunged 19%, dragging other education stocks down. Strayer Education (STRA), ITT Education Services (ESI), Corinthian Colleges (COCO), Capella Education (CPLA) and DeVry (DV) skidded between 4% and 7% lower.
And it's clearly a sector not loved by StockTwits traders.
PAAResearch: Simple observation: Until schools in #forprotifedu legitimately address brand and price, mkt share losses will continue $APOL $DV $STRA $ESI
ldrogen: Love seeing the disaster in $APOL and other for profit edu names, just an evil industry, absolutely evil
ProfJ: @ldrogen $APOL Totally agree. Maybe the growth of free on-line courses from top universities will help push these guys into oblivion.
Perhaps free courses will keep pressure on these companies but maybe they just need to retool. Not everything for-profit is evil.
PAAResearch:This $APOL call is a joke. If mgmt really wasn't surprised by any of this, why did they pay $41/share to buyback $800MM in stock this yr?
That's a fair point. It can't have come as a big surprise that enrollment was flagging. Of course, there are ebbs and flows in every industry so maybe this is just the storm before the calm.
TraceyRyniec: Could Apollo's continued enrollment decline indicate that people are getting jobs?$APOL to close 25 campuses and 90 centers.


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Alcoa and Landsvirkjun, the National Power Company of Iceland, finished negotiating a Power Contract today for a new greenfield 320,000 tpa aluminum smelter at Reydarfjordur, East Iceland.
Alcoa and Landsvirkjun, the National Power Company of Iceland, finished negotiating a Power Contract today for a new greenfield 320,000 tpa aluminum smelter at Reydarfjordur, East Iceland.
Landsvirkjun received the following bids for the projects Kárahnjúkar dam (KAR 11) and headrace tunnel (KAR 14).
On Nov. 20, 2002, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its local and foreign currency outlooks on the Iceland-based electricity transmission and generation company Landsvirkjun to stable from negative following a similar outlook revision on the Republic of Iceland (local currency AA+/Stable/A-1+; foreign currency A+/Stable/A-1+).
Landsvirkjun recently signed an agreement with Statoil and Statnett of Norway to conduct a feasibility study for the laying of a submarine cable between Iceland and Norway, which would be completed in the space of half a year.
Landsvirkjun has decided to explore new and unconventional ways to lower operational and development costs for the electricity transmission network.
On September 2 the Minister of Industry grated Landsvirkjun a permit to build a hydropower facility of up to 750 MW at Kárahnjúkar.
The Planning Agency has approved the construction of the Nordlingaalda reservoir at an elevation of 575 and 578 m a.s.l., as presented in documents submitted by the developer, with six conditions.
Landsvirkjun and Nordurál have signed a memorandum of understanding on delivery of power for the first phase in the expansion of Nordurál's Grundartangi smelter to an eventual 240,000 tpy, which will involve an expansion from 90,000 to 180,000 tpy.
The building of a smelter in Reydarfjordur and the Karahnjukar hydropower station have been in the pipeline for some time.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the Icelandic government, Landsvirkjun (The National Power Company of Iceland) and Alcoa, formalizing their cooperation in building a low emission aluminium smelter in Eastern Iceland.
Tinna Traustadóttir and Ríkarður S. Ríkarðsson have been appointed as the Executive Vice Presidents of the new Sales and Customer Service and Business Development and Innovation. The Marketing and Business Development Division will no longer exist.
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Among the first companies globally to adopt a new approach to finance green assets.
Landsvirkjun's results for the first half of the year reflect the difficult economic conditions throughout the world.
Hörður Arnarson, CEO, Landsvirkjun, explains how the power company's ongoing innovation allows it to maximize the sustainable harvest of natural resources and add value to the economy in an interview with Country Reports in partnership with Newsweek.
" The current economic situation has shown us that supporting innovation and improving the utilisation of natural resources in Iceland is more important than ever" says Kristín Linda Árnadóttir, Deputy CEO of Landsvirkjun.
Landsvirkjun, Norðurorka (Utility Company), Húsavík Energy and SSNE have signed a new contract to continue their cooperation on the EIMUR innovation project which was formally established in 2017.
Landsvirkjun has started the process of developing a hydrogen production facility at Ljósifoss Hydropower Station.
Acceptable first quarter results under challenging external conditions.
At Landsvirkjun's board meeting, on April 20, 2020, the board of directors agreed on a new dividend policy for the company.
Landsvirkjun has exercised an issuer call option to redeem a bond on 28 October 2020 of the amount of USD 50,000,000.
Landsvirkjun's contribution to reigniting the economy.
Jónas Þór Guðmundsson re-elected chairman of the board.
Landsvirkjun and MýSilica join forces to support innovation and development in the Mývatn area.
The offering was very well received, with an order book which was multiple times oversubscribed.
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Anyway went for training at Taman Desa today. Super tiring, yet it was a damn good experience. Being a fire fighter is though. And I mean REALLY tough.
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Police: Teenager leads chase from Harrisburg to Baltimore
State troopers say driver, 17, picked up runaway girl, 14
A teenager who stole a relative's car and picked up a girl in Pennsylvania led troopers on a pursuit through Maryland, ending in a crash and a foot chase in north Baltimore, according to Maryland State Police.
Maryland State Police said its troopers joined six Pennsylvania state troopers and several officers from York County, Pa., and Baltimore County in a pursuit on southbound Interstate 83 at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
As a Baltimore County police helicopter tracked the movements of the suspect vehicle, a Dodge pickup truck, Maryland state troopers attempted to deploy stop sticks on the highway at Warren Road, but the truck was on another side of the roadway, evading the stop sticks, police said.
Another attempt to deploy stop sticks took place where I-83 meets the Beltway, but police said the 17-year-old driver maneuvered the truck around the stop sticks and continued on the ramp to the Beltway's Inner Loop.
Police said the driver exited at Charles Street and drove into the city, hitting several vehicles at the Northern Parkway intersection, including a Pennsylvania State Police cruiser. (Watch ulocal viewer robduck's video below)
But the pursuit didn't stop there. Maryland State Police said the pickup truck continued to lead troopers south on Charles Strees past Loyola University, crossing over Cold Spring Lane, where the driver lost control and crashed into a light pole and a tree.
The boy fled the pickup truck on foot but was caught by Pennsylvania state troopers. Maryland State Police said its troopers caught a 14-year-old girl who they said also fled from the truck.
Investigators said they learned that the boy stole the truck from relatives in the Harrisburg, Pa., area, and that the 14-year-old was running away.
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HALIFAX - The age-old idea of merging the three Maritime provinces has been resurrected despite an overwhelming lack of political will from an array of government levels.
A trio of Conservative senators — John Wallace of New Brunswick, Mike Duffy of Prince Edward Island and Stephen Greene of Nova Scotia — are making a plea to consolidate the Maritime provinces, an idea that has intermittently reappeared over the past century.
But several political figures — including Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter and Robert Ghiz of P.E.I. — have denounced the idea in recent days, saying the provinces are already working co-operatively.
Donald Savoie, Canada research chair in public administration at the University of Moncton, said the fiscal challenges facing the Maritime provinces and an aging population are what have brought the idea to the floor once again.
He said the three provinces are all stomaching immense financial pressures and the concept of the Maritime Union "is in fashion."
"Whenever there's an external force that threatens us in the Maritimes, we tend to talk about the Maritime Union," said Savoie, noting that he has supported the idea for years.
"What we're witnessing all through the Maritime provinces is some pretty serious fiscal challenges and some pretty serious economic challenges. We have a fast aging population and I don't think we have the financial resources to maintain the status quo."
Duffy declined to comment Sunday, while Wallace and Greene could not be reached for comment.
New Brunswick is currently grappling with a $10-billion debt, a $356-million deficit and an unemployment rate of 11.6 per cent — the province's highest in nearly a decade.
In P.E.I., the 2012-13 deficit is projected to come in at $79.6 million, while the Nova Scotia government has promised to balance the books by next spring, despite a deficit forecast of $211.2 million.
Savoie noted that economic development could be more efficiently promoted as one region and would eliminate the need to compete to attract jobs.
"I think it involves better public services, better ability to rationalize public services, and also it speaks to economic development," said Savoie in an interview from Florida on Saturday.
"I think the Maritime provinces as a unit would be better off promoting economic development than three little units vying for a new investment."
But Savoie admits the idea would be a tough sell to provincial governments.
"I think Maritimers themselves will have to provide the leadership," he said.
Calls for a Maritime Union date back more than 100 years, when the three provinces — then the Maritime colonies — were slated to meet at the Charlottetown Conference to discuss a union. But the plan was expanded after what is now Ontario and Quebec joined the meeting.
The idea was also studied in the mid-1960s, when a commission report recommended a Maritime Union over time.
Savoie said the topic also came up in the late 1970s, when talks of Quebec leaving Canada sparked discussion about what would happen to the Maritime provinces.
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Florida Cottonmouth, Cottonmouth Moccasin, Water Moccasin, Moccasin
Scientific name: Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti (GLOYD 1969)
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* scientific names used through time
- Crotalus piscivorus – LACÉPÈDE 1789
- Trigonocephalus piscivorus – DUMÉRIL & BIBRON 1854
- Ancistrodon piscivorus – COPE 1860
- Toxicophis piscivorus – BAIRD & GIRARD 1853
- Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti – GLOYD 1969
Description: Average adult size is 20-48 inches (51-121 cm), record is 74.5 inches (189 cm). A dark-colored, heavy-bodied snake. Juveniles are brightly colored with reddish-brown crossbands on a brown groundcolor. The dark crossbands contain many dark spots and speckles. The pattern darkens with age so adults retain only a hint of the former banding or are a uniform black. The scales are keeled. The eye is camouflaged by a broad, dark, facial stripe. The tip of the snout has two vertical dark lines. The head is thick and distinctly broader than the neck, and when viewed from above, the eyes cannot be seen. The top of head in front of the eyes is covered with large plate-like scales. The pupil is vertical (catlike). There is a deep facial pit between the nostril and the eye. Young juvenile cottonmouths have a sulfur-colored tail. Young cottonmouths have prominent crossbands with dark spots in the dark bands
A. Top of the head (notice the large plate-like scales on the top of the head, and that the eyes cannot be seen from above)
B. Underside of the head (chin and throat)
C. Front (face view) of the head
D. Side of the head (notice the facial pit between the eye and the nostril)
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F. Elongated scales below the tail (subcaudal scales) are typically undivided
Range: Found throughout Florida. The species extends north to Virginia and west to Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Habitat: Any wetlands or waterway in the state. Cottonmouths can be found along streams, springs, rivers, lakes, ponds, marshes, swamps, sloughs, reservoirs, retention pools, canals, and roadside ditches. It occasionally wanders far from water, and has been found in bushes and trees.
Comments: VENOMOUS: Cottonmouth bites can be quite dangerous. The victim should seek immediate medical care from a physician or hospital experienced in treating snakebite.
When threatened, the cottonmouth may respond by coiling its body and opening its mouth as though ready to bite. The exposed white interior of the mouth is what gave rise to the common name, 'cottonmouth.' If not hard pressed, the cottonmouth usually will retreat. This open mouth threat display has led to the widespread belief that cottonmouths are aggressive snakes. In fact, as a rule they are one of the more sedate, even placid, venomous snakes.
Some people believe cottonmouths lie in wait on tree limbs overhanging water so they can drop into boats. These are usually cases of mistaken identity. The harmless brown watersnake often basks on tree limbs over the water, and when frightened by a rapidly approaching boat, they will escape by throwing themselves off the limb and into the water. Occasionally the watersnake's attempt to flee comes too late and it falls not into the water, but into the boat. Cottonmouths feed on fish, frogs, mice, rats, and other small mammals. Juvenile cottonmouths have a bright, sulfur-colored tail which they hold erect and wiggle like a caterpillar to attract prey within striking range.
Comparison with other species: Though the Cottonmouth occurs throughout Florida, it is not as abundant as the many species of harmless watersnakes that occur in much the same habitats. Many Florida residents do not even realize that watersnakes exist. As a consequence, every large dark-colored snake found near water is counted, and usually killed, as a Cottonmouth. There really is no excuse for this because Cottonmouths can easily be distinguished from Water Snakes. If the head is viewed from above, the eyes of cottonmouths cannot be seen while the eyes of Water Snakes are visible; Cottonmouths have elliptical pupils and Water Snakes have round pupils; Cottonmouths have a facial pit between the nostril and the eye, and Water Snakes have none. Brightly-colored baby Cottonmouths are sometimes mistaken for the Southern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), which occurs in Florida only in the panhandle. The two species are easy to distinguish because the dark bars on juvenile cottonmouths have numerous dark spots and speckles in them, while the dark bars on the copperhead have no dark spots or at most only one. In additioin, the eye of the copperhead is not obscured by the dark facial band typical of the cottonmouth.


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House-Snooping App Homesnap Launches Website, Plans Android App
Homesnap, a point-and-snap iOS app that gives users details and financial info about other people's houses, is building some additions and slapping a new name on the mailbox.
That metaphor not working for you? Okay. The app is adding an aerial map feature called Explore that's meant to offer better search, as well as a social element that lets house hunters share listings and photos more easily with friends, spouses and opinionated in-laws.
The result: An app that's suited for couch-browsing in addition to home-stalking on the go. Previously described as "Shazam for house hunting," Homesnap is now Shazam plus Foursquare Explore plus Facebook Connect plus an Instagram-like feed of photos of houses.
Homesnap also says that it's putting out an Android app by the end of the month, following its recently launched iPad app.
Lastly, the company behind the app — Sawbuck Realty — is ditching its name and fully adopting Homesnap as its brand, through which it will launch a new real-estate website, Homesnap.com. All of the real-estate info from Sawbuck, which includes multiple-listings service data (MLS), will be ported through the new site.
Homesnap, for those who aren't familiar with the app, first launched last spring as an iPhone-only mobile app. As AllThingsD's Walt Mossberg wrote in his full review of the app, "You can just whip out your iPhone, take a picture of the home and in less than a minute, you'll have an estimate of its price, plus details on its square footage, number of rooms, similar homes for sale and other facts." The app uses your phone's built-in GPS to identify the house, and then culls the data from the cloud.
Since its launch, the app has been downloaded around 400,000 times on iPhone. It's backed by Steve Case's Revolution Ventures.
Homesnap founder and CEO Guy Wolcott says that Homesnap is still mobile-first. The website is meant to serve as an introduction to the app, as well as a way to share homes with people who aren't Homesnap users, via email, Twitter and Facebook.
Still, he adds, he expects the site to be "the most robust real-estate site on the Web."
A bold statement, when going up against Trulia and Zillow. Both claim more than 30 million monthly uniques on the Web, and Zillow has a mobile app that, like Homesnap, gives house "Zestimates" for properties across the U.S.


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Employing graphics chips as co-processors to do tough computing tasks is not as simple as plugging in some electronics, adding a few libraries of code, and letting it rip. But it ought to be something like that, which is why graphics chip maker nVidia and desktop and server operating system maker Microsoft are working together to make GPUs more useful for Windows boxes.
In some cases, the work that Microsoft is doing will apply not only to nVidia's Tesla family of GPU co-processors, but also Advanced Micro Devices' FireStream alternatives. In other cases, according to Sumit Gupta, senior product manager at nVidia, the work is precisely about tuning Windows PCs and servers to squeeze the most performance possible out of Tesla co-processors in particular. It's more than making Windows operating systems see Tesla GPUs, which they already do. The collaboration is about making applications fully use the substantial mathematical capabilities of GPUs.
nVidia's Tesla co-processors are already supported by Windows XP and Windows Vista on the desktop and Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 on the server. (You don't need the Windows HPC Server 2008 variant to make use of GPUs.) And the forthcoming Windows 7 operating system, which debuts on October 22, will have GPUs automatically enabled through Microsoft's DirectCompute APIs, which are an add-on to the DirectX 10 and DirectX 11 graphics APIs that have been woven into Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 to expose the GPU so it can be used automatically by applications to perform various mathematical calculations.
A lot of the brain work being done by the two companies as part of the collaboration announced today is actually being performed at Microsoft Research, which has just installed a parallel x64 server cluster running Windows and a whole bunch of Tesla GPUs. (The exact configuration has not been divulged by Microsoft Research.) One project at the software giant involves tweaking sorting algorithms that are used in various calculations to exploit GPUs to make sorts faster.
One example takes algorithms popularly used in databases for sorting data culled from fields and goosing them with the GPU. Another takes algorithms for data mining and enables segments of the code to be accelerated by the GPUs. Microsoft has also tuned applications that make use of fast Fourier transforms (FFTs) to run using the Tesla GPUs (these tunings are only available for Tesla GPUs, not FireStreams). FFTs are the basis of signal processing.
In some cases, Microsoft's researchers are using nVidia's CUDA programming environment and its C compiler extensions to create GPU-enabled code, and in other cases Microsoft is just working through the DirectCompute APIs.
Another thing the two are working on is bringing their respective tunings for the Linpack parallel-computing benchmark in sync. nVidia has an implementation of the Linpack Fortran benchmark that it has created using the CUDA environment, and Microsoft has a tuned version of the Linpack test for Windows HPC Server 2008.
nVidia has done some coding of its own as well, with its research arm creating some applications for Windows HPC Server 2008 that make use of Tesla cards, including a ray-tracing application for doing photorealistic rendering.
What Microsoft and nVidia have not announced is the nVidia CUDA programming environment for Teslas being bundled into the workstation versions of Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008, or at least the HPC variant of the server platform. This is an obvious thing to do, just to make it easier for people who want to make use of GPUs as they create and run HPC applications.
"That's a good roadmap item for us to consider," says Gupta, not tipping his cards to say if the two companies are contemplating such a move.
Grid and cluster computing software maker Platform Computing was smart enough to see this was an obvious way to leverage the increasing popularity of GPUs in the HPC realm, and announced its own bundling deal for CUDA back in August. Platform really had no choice but to do some integration with CUDA and its GPUs, since its Load Sharing Facility workload manager for HPC clusters has to be able to dispatch work to the GPUs just as it has done for a long time for central processors on server nodes in a cluster.
If Microsoft and nVidia want to do something else useful, they could get the CUDA environment up to speed supporting C++ and Fortran compilers. Right now, there are some interfaces into CUDA for these two languages, but C is the only language with full support of the GPUs. ®


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Antony, near Torpoint in Cornwall, has been the ancestral home of the Carew family ever since Sir William Carew began to build it in 1720. In 1961 Sir John Carew Pole gave Antony to the National Trust, with an endowment for its upkeep, but by mutual agreement he continued to live in the house, as does his son, Sir Richard, with his wife Lady Mary, today.
Donor families remain in residence at a number of National Trust properties. This helps to preserve the historical continuity of the place, and to prevent it becoming too museum-like. At Antony the Carew Poles have not only worked with the Trust to open the house to visitors, but they have also commissioned contemporary art and developed the garden.
Recently the Carew Poles and the Trust staff at Antony were joined by Tim Burton and his crew who came to borrow the house and garden as an evocative set for the new Alice in Wonderland film.
An article on the filming at Antony has appeared in the Spring 2010 issue of the National Trust Magazine. To celebrate the film the gardens will be turned into a wonderland this season, with wondrous installations, mysterious trails and Mad Hatter tea parties.


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Family Medicine
Location: Arlington
After college, Dr. Carriere spent 6 years working in the family Home Furnishing Business, and providing for his growing family (wife and two (2) children). Inspired to make a differnece, he made a major career change, and embarked on a career in medicine. Dr. Carriere graduated with honors and special recognition for service to the community from Tulane Medical School and did his residency in family practice at the University of Florida, in Jacksonville.
During medical school, Dr. Carriere became interested in the treatment of alcohol and drug addictions. He pursued this interest as a part of his medical practice and became the medical director of one of the first accredited alcoholism treatment programs in Florida; subsequently he led the effort to develop 3 free-standing addiction treatment hospitals in Florida.
His early family business experience combined with a passion for family medicine gave him a rather unique perception of the healthcare industry. He began practice in 1975, and has built a solo practice into a 45 provider, 8 location primary care group. Family Care Partners has recently won a national award for implementation and utilization of their comprehensive Electronic Health Records (EHR) and is recognized locally as the leader in providing high quality, cost effective primary care.
Dr. Carriere's vision and his recognition of the value and potential of electronic patient care data and collaboration between stakeholders in the improvement of the quality and efficiency in patient care has lead to a leadership role in the development of Healthcare efficiencies such as NEFRHO (the North East Florida Regional Health Organization).
Family Medicine
Location: Arlington
As he describes his practice, family medicine offers Julius A. Gorospe, M.D., the opportunity to perform the work of an internist, surgeon, gynecologist, psychiatrist, and orthopedic doctor while maintaining the continuity of care enjoyed by a primary physician.
Dr. Gorospe is a Jacksonville native, having attended Bishop Kenny High School before graduating from Wake Forest University in North Carolina. He received his medical degree from University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center in the Philippines, and returned to Jacksonville for his residency training in family medicine at University Medical Center.
After completing his training, Dr. Gorospe worked at the University Community Health Center for 1 and a half years before joining the Family Care Center of Arlington in 1998.
Dr. Gorospe has a personal commitment to fitness and is an avid triathlete. He also enjoys travel and spending time with friends and family. He works to inspire his patients to make positive changes in their health habits and to improve their understanding of their own health issues.
Family Medicine
Location: Northside
Dr. Kedra Fields Williams is another Jacksonville native who felt strongly about returning to the area where she was born and raised. After undergraduate work at FSU, she headed south to attend medical school at Ross University in the Caribbean.
Although her first love in medicine was pediatrics, she was urged during medical school to pursue family practice because she was so good at working with adults. "Currently I enjoy working with adolescent and adult patients," she says. "I like to try and help parents encourage young adults to make a difference in their lives."
Married to her high school sweetheart, Ty, for the past ten years, Dr. Fields Williams has a 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son who keep her busy. The family enjoys watching sports together, especially football and basketball, and of course spending time with extended family.
Family Medicine
Location: Arlington
A native of Jacksonville (Orange Park), Dr. Hunt received his M.D. at Nova Southeastern University, and completed his residency at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in New York City (Brooklyn).
As a kindergartner, Dr. Hunt already knew he would either be an investigator for the F.B.I., or a medical doctor. In short, solving puzzles and helping people out.
Dr. Hunt is keenly aware that one of the best skills is actively listening to his patient's concerns & issues, just as properly diagnosing them.
When not in the office, Dr. Hunt enjoys discovering both new cultures and their foods, either locally or while travelling both in and out-of-state, and to other countries.
Dr. Hunt's passion is with his local church, and he appreciates a congregation that cares for their community.
"Awesome Care" means building a patient-relationship based-upon open communication and honesty.
Family Medicine
Location: Fleming Island
Dr. Sessions has been in practice since 1981 after serving in the Navy, and joined Family Care Partners in 2014. He graduated with his Medical Degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1974.
Dr. Sessions is a member of the Clay County Medical Society.
The most important things that he wants to convey to his patients are honesty, the use of common sense, and limit self-abuse.
Dr. Sessions' hobbies include enjoying watching Baseball and Football, but above all his favorite is going the movies with his lovely wife.
Family Medicine
Location: Ergent Care
Dr. Biggerstaff has been practicing medicine for almost 40 years graduating in 1975 from Louisiana State University Medical School located in New Orleans. He then went on to complete his residency at the St. Vincent's Medical Center-Jacksonville in 1978.
When asked what brought him down the path of medicine his response was: "It was my life long goal to be a physician. It was a good thing too, because when I came to do my residency in Jacksonville, I ended up marrying a Florida girl!" Dr. Biggerstaff grew up in Texas, then moved to the Jacksonville area in 1975 after completing Medical School.
Family Medicine
Location: Clinical Research
Family Medicine
Location: Fleming Island
Dr. Afshar has been practicing medicine for four years, and working in healthcare for 15 years, graduating in 2014 from University of Arizona – South Campus.
When asked what brought him down the path of medicine he says: "I always tell my patients that medicine chose me, I didn't choose medicine. For it is through the practice of compassion, dignity, equanimity, and many other basic tenants of being human that make life worth living. Through life experiences, both personally and professionally, it has always been the strong bonds I have developed with my patients that has been a constant force drawing me back to doing something meaningful with my life, and that is practicing medicine.
Watching his patients overcome obstacles in their lives that allow them to get back on their feet and continue to live meaningful lives, is what most excites him about his work and the contributions he makes.
Dr. Afshar grew up in California and arrived in Jacksonville in 2016. He currently volunteers at the Way Free Clinic in Green Cove Springs, which offers, opportunities to those who lack medical insurance, and the financial means to otherwise obtain healthcare. He enjoys playing his guitar, and trying to figure out a new riff he hears from one of his favorite guitar players. He also enjoys practicing Hatha yoga several times a week. On Sundays he likes spending time with his two dogs, going for a hike, or to the beach. He says it would be impossible for him to give up his music/guitars, and his dogs, which keep him grounded.
He defines Awesome Care as, seeing patients regain hope when they'd felt like they'd lost it, and taking time to talk to my patients about prevention of disease in order to keep them off medication.
Family Medicine
Location: Northside
Dr. Sykes has been practicing medicine for 36 years graduating in 1980 from Meharry Medical
College located in Nashville Tennessee.
When asked what brought him down the path of medicine his response was: "I've always been
interested in science since early childhood. Fascinated by the creatures of the Earth and started
viewing them with my first microscope at around the age of 6."
He believes that his patients feel that he is caring, personal, willing to get to the bottom of the
problem presented, and that he performs very detailed and comprehensive evaluations.
What excites him about his work is being able to serve the public and especially the
neighborhood he grew up in, being born and raised right here on Jacksonville's Northside. He
also enjoys being a mentor for the young and helping to bridge the care gap in the African
American community.
When he isn't working you can find him spending time with his family, fishing, and enjoying the
occasional TV show. He also loves eating out at a good restaurant!
His volunteering passions are church wellness programs. He is also the team physician for Ribault High School.
When asked to define "Awesome Care" he says: "Awesome Care, to me, means taking care of
person as a whole, as well as the extended family. Teaching the basics on a multitude of medical
problems to the patient, and coming up with attainable treatment goals. You achieve excellent
results when the patient can be on board with the plan and reaching the goals."
Location: Arlington
Dr. Saul Ms. Lafleur has worked in healthcare for the past 36 years. He attended Ohio State University, graduating in 1980, and did his Residency at Shands and VA Hospitals in Gainesville FL in 1983.
When asked what brought his down the path of healthcare he said when he was 12 years old, his Aunt became extremely sick and was hospitalized for about a week. When she came home, so much better, he wished to be able to make sick people better so they could spend more time with their families.
He says his patients would say that he is a caring and compassionate person, and also a good friend. He's enjoys listening intently while a patient explains their issue, then focusing on and figuring out the correct diagnosis, and supplying the best possible treatment for their condition.
Dr. Saul grew up in Western Ohio, and after Medical School moved to Florida. He practiced in Panama City FL for 26 years before coming to Jacksonville in 2018 as a refugee from Hurricane Michael. In his spare time he can be found with his wife, daughter, and grandsons at the park or Zoo. He and his wife also enjoy going to watch a movie, and watching football, both college and professional. He would find it hard to give up his wife, family, or medical career, also on a lighter note…his 23 year old Toyota Tacoma truck with 263,000 miles! J
When asked to define "Awesome Care" he says it's "going above and beyond the requirements of your job to provide the best possible outcomes for your patients".
Internal Medicine
Location: Northside
Dr. Edwards-Crawford has dedicated 33-years to working in medicine. She gradudated from Jefferson Medical College in 1984, and completed her residency at Hahnemann University Hospital in 1987.
Her passion for medicine started early on in life at 8 years old when her mother gave her a microscope for Christmas, igniting her interest in biology. Later as a teenager, she learned about the horrors of the Tuskegee Syphilis experiments. "I felt that the only way to prevent such atrocities from recurring in the future was to increase the numbers of African Americans in medicine, and the health sciences" recalls Dr. Edwards-Crawford.
She works very hard to take the time to listen to her patients and be an advocate for their health. Helping patients learn to play an active role in their care is one of her primary missions. "I also love being part of a health care team that supports and nurtures each other. Providing good health care is a team effort."
Originally, she grew up in Queens, New York. During medical school she lived in Philadelphia and later moved to Montgomery, Alabama during her time in the military. In 2002 she came to Jacksonville to practice hospital medicine.
In her personal time she enjoys spending time with her husband and friends. During football season, you can find her in section 105 at Everbank Field or playing guitar with her husband who plays the drums. One of her favorite volunteer activities is to assist with voter registration. If you're looking for a special treat as a gift, she loves chocolate
Dr. Edwards-Crawford is most fulfilled when she is able to help her patients become knowledgeable about their medical conditions so that they can make smart choices that promote healing and good health.
Internal Medicine
Location: Intracoastal
Dr. Sams has been working in healthcare for the last 35 years. He attended Tulane, graduating in 1977, and completed his Residency, also at Tulane in 1980.
When asked how he arrived at practicing medicine, he said, his heart was broken when he lost his first love. He felt he had nothing to live for, and his salvage was dedicating his life to medicine, to help others. He says, "ten years ago, God rewarded my by restoring my Love to me".
He says that his patients would describe him as the best diagnostician in town. He is excited when being able make the diagnosis of a missed or esoteric problem.
Dr. Sams has a Military background including Fort Riley, Kansas, Dallas, Tokyo, Fort Jackson South Carolina, and Wheeling West Virginia. In his spare time can be found writing his book, fishing, or walking his three dogs Angel, Daisy, and Duke at the dog park. He has enjoyed volunteering with the School Board in the past, and likes teaching those eager to learn. When asked what it would be impossible for him to give up, he simply said; "My wife."
Internal Medicine
Location: Intracoastal
Location: Northside
Diana Johnson, M.D., joined Family Care Partners in July 2003. She is a native of Jacksonville and graduated from Orange Park High School. After completing her B.A. at the University of Florida and graduating Phi Beta Kappa, she earned her medical degree at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Johnson came home to Jacksonville to complete her Pediatric Residency at the University of Florida program at Shands and Wolfson's Children's Hospital. Dr. Johnson is a Board Certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
She enjoys "getting to know both my pediatric patients and their families and following them as they grow and develop. I feel it is a privilege to be a part of the wonderful journey of growth and milestones my patients along with their parents go through. Having been at FCP now for six years, I am getting to see 5 and 6 year olds that I have followed since birth now coming back in with their new baby brother or sister. It is really fun to see how protective and proud they are of their new sibling." She feels it is also important to be available during the illnesses that go hand in hand with childhood.
Location: Northside
Shawna P. Hamilton, M.D. joined Family Care Partners in August 2009. She was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. She received her B.A. in Chemistry from Vanderbilt University and went on to receive her medical degree from James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Hamilton completed her Pediatric Residency at the University of Florida program at Shands and Wolfson Children's Hospital. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has been in private practice for the past 8 yrs here in Jacksonville, Florida before joining Family Care Partners.
Dr. Hamilton is an avid sports fan and also enjoys attending local music and theatre events. She loves spending time with her friends and family especially her lovely niece, Jamisen.
Location: Arlington
Dr. Susu Hankhin is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She has been practicing Pediatrics for 15 years and has been in Florida for over 10 years. She is also a member of the Duval County Medical Group.
Dr. Hankhin graduated from the Institute of Medicine in Rangoon, Burma and speaks Burmese fluently. Her residency training was completed at Long Island College Hospital in New York. After completing her training she continued working at the Long Island College Hospital as a staff physician for several years before moving to Florida.
Location: Northside
Anna Jung, M.D., earned her medical degree at Medical College of Georgia. She completed her pediatric residency at Levine's Children Hospital of Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Jung is a member of the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Jung recently married and has a four month old son. Her hobbies include spending time with family, friends, movies, eating good food, and drinking coffee and tea.
Dr. Jung's goal is to provide comprehensive general pediatric care to all her patients and to be there for them when they need her.
Location: Arlington
Dr. Egbujor attended City University of New York, York College in 2000. She also attended Albany Medical College in 2006 and University of Florida/HSC Pediatric.
She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She enjoys singing, dancing, riding bicycles and tennis. She feels the most important thing to relay to her patients is educating parents, and communicating information effectively about the patient's condition.
Location: Arlington
Dr. Madadi went to Medical School at M.G.M Medical College, graduating in 1977. She completed her Residency in New York in 1999.
When asked what brought her down the path of healthcare she responded that she was inspired by her Father, who "was a great Physician".
She feels her patients would describe her as thorough, warm and caring. She is excited about caring for children. It makes her day when a patient comes back for a follow up feeling all better, and give her a warm smile and a hug.
Dr. Madadi grew up in India, and worked on three continents, before getting to Jacksonville. She enjoys gardening and going for long walks. Dr. Madadi likes to keep in touch with her family and friends, and would find it impossible to give that up.
When asked to define "Awesome Care", she said it was a one stop call, with everything being taken care of at one location.
Family Medicine
Location: Fleming Island
Dr. Warren joined Family Care Partners in 2004, opened the FCP Argyle Division in 2006, and is now at our Fleming Island location as of late 2016. He is originally from South Carolina. Dr. Warren completed undergraduate training at The University of Florida and received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency training in Family Practice at the Naval Hospital Jacksonville and is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He also completed a fellowship in Faculty Development and research at The University of North Carolina. Dr. Warren is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association.
Prior to joining Family Care Partners, Dr. Warren completed a 24-year career in the U.S. Navy, which included submarine duty and overseas duty as well as hospital, clinic and teaching assignments. Dr. Warren and his family have been residents in the Orange Park area for over 22 years. He enjoys family related activities and close involvement with his children's activities at school and outside of school.
Dr. Warren believes in a compassionate approach to the patient, a thorough evaluation of the medical problem and above all, a focus on prevention of disease before it occurs.
Family Medicine
Location: Intracoastal
Dr. Green has been a part of the medical community in Jacksonville for well over 20 years with a majority of that time spent in and around the Beaches area of the city. He graduated in 1987 from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Originally a doctor for the U.S. Army, Dr. Green transitioned to private practice in the early 1990's when he made Jacksonville his home. He has worked as both a solo practitioner and the member of several group practices throughout the years. Along the way he has served in a multitude of director and advisory roles for healthcare facilities and services ranging from hospital focused entities to nursing homes and home health agencies.
When asked what brought him down the path of medicine his response was: "I came from a "medical family" and was exposed to the practice of medicine at a very young age. With firsthand knowledge of the profession I always knew I was destined to be a physician." He feels the best part of his profession is being able to discuss with his patients the personal details of their past medical history and providing them alternative options for improving their health.
He believes that his patients would appreciate his calm demeanor, his thorough explanations of their problems, and his caring bedside manner.
He grew up in Philadelphia, PA and enjoyed summers at the New Jersey Seashore. After his discharge from the US Army Medical Corps he decided he wanted to live "at the beach" year round. Jacksonville afforded him the opportunity to do so!
In his free time Dr. Green can be found spending leisure time with his wife, daughters, grandson, and dog Lucy. In addition to that, he is an avid surfer and gardener.
When asked to define "Awesome Care" he sums it up as: "Thorough, compassionate, and caring. Being able to interact deeply with my patients to help them achieve the best health possible."
Nurse Practitioner
Location: Northside
Mrs. Johnson has been working in Healthcare for over 20 years. Beginning her career in the Nurse Corps for the United States Navy. She later completed her Master's degree in 2005 at University of Florida, becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
When asked what brought her down the path of healthcare her response was: "Served in US Navy as a corpsman and later as a line officer. After that worked as Nurse Corps for over 14 years before retiring and working in the community of Jacksonville with adolescents and primary care." What excites her about her work is the patients that you see, and helping them improve their health or assisting them connect with services that will improve their health and well-being that gives her the most joy.
She believes that her patients would say that she is caring, compassionate, patient, thorough and very flexible. She wants to get to know her patients and assist not only with acute concerns but assist and care with other supportive needs if possible.
She grew up in Johnstown, PA; she got to Jacksonville in 1982, and has been back and forth in the military until retirement in 2009. Volunteering passions include being an Assistant Soccer coach and church activities and events.
When asked to define "Awesome Care" she sums it up as: "A holistic care which focuses on not only the acute problems but assists with other behavioral or support systems in the community."
Nurse Practitioner
Location: Fleming Island
Mr. Leffelman has been working in Healthcare for 44 years graduating in 1982 from the College of Lake County in Illinois with his first nursing degree. He later completed his Master's degree in 1994 at the University of North Carolina, becoming an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
When asked what brought him down the path of healthcare his response was: "I volunteered to enlist into the US Navy in 1973. As desired, I was assigned a billet as a Navy corpsman as I always had a passion to help people. After my enlistment ended, I obtained an associates nursing degree. While working as a nurse, I continued my education obtaining my BS degree in 1982. I then decided to re-enlist as a naval officer and proudly served my country for 26 years as a nurse and family nurse practitioner. My last duty assignment was at the Naval Hospital Jacksonville in the Family Practice Department." What excites him about his work is having a patient that works with the healthcare provider as a team mate. His goal is to discuss and affirm commitment of the patient with the plan of care in the improving and enhancing his/her future quality of health and life.
He believes that his patients would say that he is a good listener, a good care provider, and a good teacher.
He grew up on a large farm in northern Illinois. After retiring from the Navy in 2004 he remained in Jacksonville.
When he isn't working you will find him going to antique shows, working in the yard, and taking care of his two pet geese. He also enjoys camping and hiking.
When asked to define "Awesome Care" he sums it up as: "Awesome Care' would be the care that incorporates the balance of mental, spiritual, and the physical aspects of life- achieving a subjective sense of wellness!"
Nurse Practitioner
Location: Ergent Care
Gerardo Montanez Galvis, APRN is a nursing (nurse practitioner) provider who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He graduated with honors in 2011.
Nurse Practitioner
Location: Ergent Care
Ms. McDonough was a registered nurse working in Healthcare for 11 years before graduating from Jacksonville University in 2018 with her APRN.
When asked how she arrived at practicing medicine, her response was: "My Mother worked in healthcare, I grew up around nurses and just knew nursing was my path." As to what brought her to our ERgent Care Center, she states "After graduation, I had a want for the urgent care setting, Family Care Partners is my Primary Care Provider, I know firsthand the excellent care that is provided."
Originally from Silver Spring MD, Ms. McDonough moved to Jacksonville for Grad School, and to be closer to her family. One of her favorite things to do on her time off is hang out with her two beautiful nieces, and is crazy about volunteering for ANY Veteran's Organization.
She enjoys hearing her patient's stories, and thrives on making her patients laugh, be happy, and feel better. When asked to define "Awesome Care" she states: "Awesome Care is when the patient has the knowledge, you provided to them, about his/her condition and feels confident and fulfilled at the end of their visit."
Nurse Practitioner
Location: Northside
Mr. Parawan has been working as an APRN for 10 years graduating in 2006 from the University of North Florida. He has been part of the FCP family that entire time! A Registered Nurse for 15 years prior, Ron has extensive background in Med-Surg and Gerontology.
When asked what brought him down the path of healthcare his response was: "I grew up in a family of healthcare providers, so I was heavily influenced by my upbringing." He finds it exciting to see the difference he makes in his patient's lives, when he can see them become healthier both mentally and physically.
He grew up in the Philippines, but has spent most of his adult life here in Jacksonville. When he isn't working you can usually find him playing tennis out on the courts. He is an avid learner and would never be able to give up the ability to keep learning! He feels it is imperative as a healthcare provider to keep up with the times in terms of the most up to date and latest trends.
When asked to define "Awesome Care" he states: "Awesome Care means a satisfied patient!"
Nurse Practitioner
Location: Northside
Mrs. Mebane has been working in the nursing profession for 15 years. When asked what brought her down the path of healthcare, she stated that she is innately a nurturer. It was always her goal, even as a young girl, to go into a healthcare profession. She found her years of experience as a nurse extremely rewarding, but desired to do more and to have a greater impact on the overall health of individuals. She went back to school, and in 2018 graduated from South University becoming a Nurse Practitioner.
Being in a position to help patients reach realistic health goals is the part of her career which excites her most. She believes that her patients would say that she is respectful, compassionate, calm, and competent.
Mrs. Mebane is originally from New York, and moved to Jacksonville with her family as a child. When she isn't working you will find her spending time with her husband and children. Weekends are usually spent checking out local music festivals, markets or other fun activities around our city, with her family. She enjoys educating the youth and adolescents in the community about healthy lifestyle choices, and has had the opportunity to do so with several after school programs in Duval County.
When asked to define "Awesome Care" she sums it up as: "Care that is tailored to each individual to help them achieve optimal health and well-being."
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Christina Sellers, ARNP
Ms. Sellers has been working in Healthcare for 22 years, graduating in 2019 with her APRN from South University.
When asked what brought her down the path of healthcare her response was: "When I graduated high school, I worked with Family Care Center of Arlington. I then worked at Shands, and Baptist Beaches hospital, both in patient care. In my early 20's, I obtained my massage therapist license and worked for multiple chiropractors. In 2014, I began my nursing career, while furthering my education to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.
She believes her patients can tell she cares through her ability to listen and think out of the box for different solutions. She enjoys educating her patients, helping them understand and encouraging them to be part of their healthcare choices by giving her patients options, plans, and goals. Ms. Sellers is excited by helping others and creating positive experiences. She enjoys being part of the patient's journey to a healthy and happy future. When goals are planned, executed and achieved, I love to celebrate this triumph with the patient. I hope to contribute a listening ear, open mind, compassionate heart, and positive presence.
She was born and raised in Jacksonville, and loves to volunteer with the geriatric community. Ms. Sellers says it would be impossible for her to give up her faith. She states, "My moral foundation begins and ends within my faith and how I was raised." When she isn't working you will find her with her at home with her children. They are her reason to smile. Where she spends her weekends depends on her mood, she's not a planner per se, she just likes to go with the flow of life.
"As a nurse, I cared for every patient as if they were my family, and would always put into perspective how I would want them treated. As a Nurse Practitioner, this has not changed. Treating every patient as an individual and not treating with "blanket Medicine". We are all made differently, what works for you may not work for all. Being open to all avenues of medicine (holistic and pharmaceutical) will enhance lives." This is how she defines Awesome Care.
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Location: Northside
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Location: Arlington
Mr. Beatty has been working in Healthcare for 2 years graduating in 2014 from Nova Southeastern University.
When asked what brought him down the path of healthcare his response was: "I've always had an interest in biology and how the body works. Medicine affords the opportunity to combine that interest with a career centered on helping others." He sees mainly acute visits at FCP. His role helps improve access for our patients when they are feeling ill or need to be seen quickly.
He believes that his patients would say that he is caring, thorough, and takes the time to listen to their concerns so he can help them to the best of his ability.
He grew up in Antioch, Illinois and moved to Jacksonville in 2010.
When he isn't working you can usually find him at the beach or local coffee shop enjoying a good book or with my wife.
When asked to define "Awesome Care" he sums it up as: "Placing patients first and using evidence-based medicine to provide the best treatment options available."
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Location: Northside
Physicians Assistant David Stogin believes that treating the person rather than the symptom is the best part of his job. "I have had 20 years of experience working hand in hand with doctors and I really love what I do." His relaxed personality and comfort with his expertise makes him a perfect addition to the Northside practice.
Stogin, a native of the Midwest, moved to Florida on his wife's suggestion that they retire in Florida. "She had always followed me in my career, so it was her turn to decide where we would go next. She wanted somewhere warm." After many cold winters in Nebraska, Stogin moved to Florida and joined Family Care Partners.
A six year veteran of the military, Stogin has experienced a little bit of everything including emergency medicine, surgery, orthopedic surgery and internal medicine. At Family Care Partners, Stogin works directly under Dr. Boone but accepts regularly scheduled patients by all of the physicians.
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Location: Intracoastal
Mrs. Trzasko has been working in Healthcare for 7 years graduating in 2009 from Towson.
When asked what brought her down the path of healthcare her response was: "I always wanted to work in healthcare. The Physician Assistant's role is great because I can provide comprehensive care and treatment for patients of all ages with any sort of ailment."
She believes that her patients would say that she listens intently to their needs. That she is a compassionate and thorough individual who is willing to spend a lot of time with them to meet the needs of their care.
She is originally from Tampa, but did her undergrad work in Richmond, Virginia, in addition to grad school in the Washington DC/Baltimore area. Her husband was transferred here for work in mid-2013 and they really enjoy the area.
When she isn't working you can usually find her on the beach or spending time with her new family whenever possible.
When asked to define "Awesome Care" she states: "Awesome Care is that the patient feels their needs have been met and they feel like they are truly in good hands."
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Location: Fleming Island
Ms. Blinder has been working in Healthcare for 1 year graduating in 2015 from Nova Southeastern University.
When asked what brought her down the path of healthcare her response was: "My passion for medicine began early in my childhood when my parents were both diagnosed with cancer. Their courage and bravery, as well as their endless support from medical professionals was overwhelming. I knew as a child I wanted to help people like my parents." What excites her the most is being able to form new relationships with people. Patients often present vulnerable and anxious so it is an honor to be able to provide support, trust, and a helping hand.
She believes that her patients would say that she is a good listener. To fully treat a patient she believes it is imperative to understand their perspective and their story.
She I grew up in South Florida and headed north to Jacksonville last year. She also likes to volunteer by participating in Dance Marathons benefiting the Children's Miracle Network. She was a 3 year dancer at FSU and thinks it's a great organization for an even greater cause.
When she isn't working you can usually find her out for a run or kicking back poolside. She is also a foodie who loves to experience new restaurants.
When asked to define "Awesome Care" she states: "To me, Awesome Care translates to personalized care. It is important to treat people and not numbers. To be awesome you have to cater to the individual needs of each patient and find a treatment plan that works best for them."
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Location: Arlington
Ms. Schan graduated from Physician Assistant school in Perrysville OH in 1986, and has been working in Healthcare for 32 years,
When asked what brought her down the path of healthcare her response was: "I was a Corpsman in the Navy, but was not sure I could handle the blood, the Navy made sure I could. I've been interested in medicine since joining the Future Physician's Club in 9th grade. I've always felt a need to help people especially when it comes to their health and welfare."
Her patients express their happiness having her as their Provider, knowing that she truly cares about them. Noting that her detailed information making it possible for them to fully trust her to help them improve and maintain their health. She is excited by watching a patient improve under her care, which is part of what made her want to become a Physician's Assistant.
In her spare time, Ms. Schan enjoys meeting with family and friends at the beach, or a festival of any kind. She could not do without them, or her kickboxing work outs, and her writing hobby, especially fiction.
She defines "Awesome Care" as "Good old fashioned Norman Rockwell care, through the history and the physical", "Listening to your patient, so they may guide you to their needs".
Physician Assistant
Location: Fleming Island
Ms. McLean has been working in Healthcare for 2 years, graduating in 2018 from Nova Southeastern University.
When asked what brought her down the path of healthcare she responded: "I've always loved science and helping people. Medicine seemed like the perfect path for me." She started as an EMT while living in Orlando, and decided to advance her training and become a Physician Assistant.
She believes her patients would say she is compassionate, caring, and a good listener through and through. She wants her patients to feel comfortable talking to her about their medical problems, so that she may help them as best she can.
When not working you can usually find her at the dog park, exploring the outdoors, or reading a good book. She also loves trying out new restaurants.
Ms. McLean grew up in France, moved to the U.S. in 2008, and has been in Jacksonville since 2015. When asked to define "Awesome Care" she sums it up as: "Listening to each patient and individualizing their care, in order to provide the best care possible."


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Since Allison was able to talk, she has wanted to entertain. Then, as a teenager, with her piano-teaching mother's encouragement, she picked up a guitar. Allison started honing her skills at writing lyrics, especially parody songs. After moving to LA in 2007, she formed her parodies into a stage-ready set. Her first taste of stand-up was at The World Famous Hollywood Improv in December 2008. Allison's raunchy yet sweet and witty style made her an instant hit. Soon after, she entered in the Fresh Faces of Comedy Contest and finished in the top 3 out of the 50 comics that competed. She has since been invited to perform at such festivals as the Hollywood Comedy Festival, the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival (in 2011, 2012, and 2013) , and the Boca Raton Winter Comedy Festival (in which she was the first place winner). Allison also won the Rated X Factor Comedy Competition and tours the country as the 2013 Strip Club Comedian of the Year. On top of that, as a perfect juxtaposition, she is also the Voice of "Flower Kid" in 20th Century Fox's animated movie EPIC. You can see Allison performing today at the top Clubs such as The Improvs, The Comedy Store, and The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club.
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pH-rocker for DNA-sequencing experiments
In one of the DNA-sequencing experiments based on change in pH difference due to release of proton per nuceotide added to DNA. There was considerable pH change in pH due to various factors out of which one was due to the pH-sensor position inside the well; sensor kept stable vs sensor moving in the well in circular motion gives different result. So I invented pH-rocker (the name was given by me)to move sensor in the well in stable circular motion, rest is discussed in the page link:
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Ardunio micro-controller is a powerful,versatile yet simple device which can automate and control other devices independently OR computer based. I have constructed many devices which can be controlled through Arduino using LabView; making Arduino work as NI-DAQ device. This category explains some of the work:


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Charles Warren was a lawyer, legal scholar, and author. He wrote The Supreme Court in United States History (Boston: Little, Brown, 1922), which won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1923. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he graduated from Harvard College in 1889 and received a masters degree from the Harvard Law School two years later. He also received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Columbia University in 1933. In 1894, he founded the Immigration Restriction League with fellow Harvard graduates, Prescott F. Hall and Robert DeCourcy Ward. The organization promoted the exclusion of so-called new immigrants because of their allegedly inferior "racial qualities." During the presidency of Woodrow Wilson, Warren served as assistant attorney general from June 1914 to April 1918 and drafted the Espionage Act of 1917. He married Robert Woods Bliss's sister, Annie Louise Bliss, on January 6, 1904; they resided first in Boston, Massachusetts, and, beginning in 1914, in Washington, D.C., at 1528 Eighteenth Street NW. They had no children. The Warrens established a fund at Harvard University to provide for a professional bibliographer dedicated to the American History holdings of the Harvard University Library and its long-term development, and a scholarship fund at the New England Conservatory of Music, where Charles Warren was a trustee. Charles Warren died in Washington, D.C., on August 16, 1954.
M. A. DeWolfe Howe, "Charles Warren," Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, 3rd ser., 71 (October 1953–May 1957): 390–98.
"Noted Lawyer, Pultizer Prize Winner, Dies," The Washington Post, August 17, 1954.
L. H. Woolsey, "Charles Warren," The American Journal of International Law 49, no. 1 (January 1955): 50–54.


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Developed using Unreal Engine 3, Hawken looks fantastic, putting players in the cockpits of lethal mechs, each with their own weapons, loadouts, and perks. Through kills and match victories, players will rank up and unlock new items for their mechs, opening up new tactical opportunities and new play styles. Being a free-to-play title, players also have the option of speeding progress along through the use of real money transactions, though these do not grant additional power or a competitive edge over players who progress through exclusively through the use of experience.
On the tech side of things, Hawken is a tour de force, sporting the aforementioned, advanced Unreal Engine 3 graphics, but also GPU-accelerated NVIDIA only PhysX effects that add destruction particles, extra, and realistic weapon effects. This video also demonstrates a soon-to-come PhysX feature in Hawken: APEX Turbulence. APEX Turbulence is a PhysX feature which uses velocity fields to simulate particle motion. You will see this in action inside of Hawken with energy collectors, mech death embers, deployed shields, and mech health orb embers.
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Micro- and Nanotechnology related to Biological sciences
Hungarian and Israeli biotech companies teamed up to tackle Crohn's, an intractable inflammatory bowel disease that affects five million people worldwide. Its causes are uncertain. There is no foolproof cure and poor public understanding of the pain and chronic suffering it causes. But things are looking up thanks to the work of the Eureka PIP-4-CD team.


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Fromage Blanc and Blueberry Crepe Blintzes Recipe
Christians have Blitzen; Jews have blintzes. Close, but not quite the same thing. The first is a reindeer, while the second is a traditional Jewish dish in which thin pancakes encase a creamy filling of cheese or fruit.
I think of blintzes as more of a Hanukkah breakfast, while most Hanukkah activities, like candle-lighting, and dreidel-spinning, occur at night. It helps to stretch out the festivities. You could, of course, buy blintzes in the freezer section of your supermarket, but these are so elegant and delicious, that I recommend you start by buying some Breton crêpes instead.
These blintzes start with lacy, perfect Breton crêpes, that are wrapped around a filling of fromage blanc (if you can't find this soft, tangy French cheese, just substitute cream cheese), ricotta, and lemon, and then drenched in a sauce of warm blueberries. They are traditional, but are homemade, easy, and ardently modern, without any fuss. You can serve these to bubbe or your boss—you will have no complaints.
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup fromage blanc
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 1/2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 egg
- 10 bought Breton crepes
- 12 ounces thawed frozen blueberries
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons flour
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of butter, for sautéing the blintzes
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, fromage blanc, lemon zest, sugar, and egg with a hand mixer for 30 seconds, until it is combined and slightly lightened. If you cannot find fromage blanc, substitute cream cheese.
When you buy Breton crêpes, they are very thin, large rounds, folded in half. Keep them folded, and place the rounded edge at facing up on the counter. Then, trim about 3/4 inch from the left and right sides, so you have blunt edges, instead of the points of the fold. You can skip this step; it is simply aesthetics.
For each crêpe, spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheese filling just to the right of center, in a vertical stripe that does not quite reach the north and south edges of the crêpe. Then fold the top and bottom of the crêpe so that it just tucks over the cheese filling, and then fold the right side over the filling, and roll toward the left, so you get a rectangular "blintz" pocket. Continue for all 10 crêpes.
Melt the butter in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat, and sauté the blintzes 2 minutes per side, just to crisp them. Transfer the blintzes to a baking sheet, and bake for 8 minutes at 400 degrees.
Meanwhile, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons flour in a saucepan over medium high heat. Simmer for the 8 minutes that the blintzes are in the oven.
The blintzes should be golden, and the egg in the cheese filling will have set slightly. Plate the blintzes, serving the blueberry sauce alongside.
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Ex-Cub and current Tampa Bay Ray David DeJesus will host his karaoke fundaiser, "Strike a Chord," Jan. 16 at American Junkie along with the David DeJesus Family Foundation and Cubs Charities. The benefit will raise money for ALS research and feature karaoke performance by players, guests and local musicians.
The Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, Edwin Jackson, Nate Schierholtz, Travis Wood, Darwin Barney, Donnie Murphy and Ryan Sweeney are scheduled to attend.
The benefit coincides with the Cubs Convention, which takes place Jan. 17-19 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. That's why retired Cub Kerry Wood is hosting his his third annual Woody's Winter Warm-Up at Harry Caray's Tavern at Navy Pier Jan. 17.
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TheRedQueen wrote:And yes, dogs can be "racist"...it falls under the category of socialization...dogs can freak out about different skin color, just like they can freak out about facial hair, hats, sunglasses, odd gaits, etc.
Tubular Toby wrote:Thanks for the encouraging post. I guess I should just focus on the GOOD walk we had today and write the idiot off. I'm still not thrilled about him working right next door to me. This will probably happen more than once. He seems to have a staring problem...
pitbullmamaliz wrote:Patience, my friend. Many of us have been there, and are STILL there some days!
You did the right thing. One of the hardest things for me to learn was that sometimes it's better just to call it quits for the day. Also that, like Erin said, the fate of the breed doesn't rest on Toby's shoulders.
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