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Short Biography
Reidun, originally from Belgium, has played Irish Harp since 1989, and cross-strung chromatic harp since 1999. Classical harp training in Liège, Belgium, and Harp and Musical Education studies at Musikhochschule Aachen, Germany. Teaching activity: regular workshops for Irish harp in Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and France; teaching Harp & Irish music in Co. Kerry, Ireland, via Reidun's Harp Centre. Performing: played with several folk/trad bands in Belgium (Amorroma/Les Tisserands, CD & DVD projects) & Germany. Living in Kerry since 2008. Duo with uilleann piper Barry Lynch. Duo "Amala" with Paul de Grae on guitar, Amala's CD "resonance" (harp & guitar music from Ireland & elsewhere) available now. Publishing: "Mein Schlaues Harfenbuch", tutor for Irish harp (120 pages with CD, in German); "Let's Have a Tune!", series of workbooks for young learners of Irish traditional music, "My little Irish Harp Book – First Steps Made Easy for the Young Beginner" (2018).
Long Biography
Reidun discovered the celtic harp (Irish harp) in 1989 and teaches it since 1993. She studied the classical harp with Sophie Hallynck at the "Academie Royale de Musique" in Liege, Belgium, for two years, and at the "Musikhochschule Aachen" (Music College) with Helga Storck, combined with studies in musical education. She played in several folk/trad bands, such as "Amorroma/Les Tisserands" (Belgium; CD & DVD projects), and AeNicht (Germany) or "Fasire" (Germany).
In 1999 she started to play the cross-strung chromatic harp. She lives in Kerry, Ireland and has written a harp tutor for the celtic harp (2009), 120 pages with CD, in German ("Mein Schlaues Harfenbuch"), and a harp tutor for kids: "My little Irish Harp Book – First Steps Made Easy for the Young Beginner" (2018).
She also published a series of workbooks for her young Irish students, called "Let's have a Tune!" with tunes in ABC, chords for accompaniment, workheets to practice staff notation & a notes & chords library (2013).
She regularly teaches/gives harp workshops in Belgium, Germany (for ex. the"'Harfentreffen", the "Harfensommer"), the Netherlands ('Iers op Texel'), France (for ex.'Rencontres de harpes celtique de Dinan') and of course in Ireland, e.g at "Reidun's Harp Centre" in Glencuttane, Beaufort, Co. Kerry.
Reidun plays as a soloist as well as with various groups/singers, for example:
-"Amala", duo with guitarist Paul de Grae. CD "resonance" available on http://www.amala.ie.
-Duo with uilleann piper Barry Lynch who also plays the mandolin, banjo, Low and tin whistles, the bodhran & voc.
Reidun can perform and teach in the following languages: English, German, French (and bad Dutch).
If you want to know more about Reidun's story, follow this link: https://harpmusic.ie/a-lifetime-in-the-making/


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In support of the families and businesses in Fort McMurray who endured the tragic fire recently, our team has fully committed to help rebuild the city!
We have engaged with several large insurance providers and are well underway, and prepared to bring our expertise to those victims who are ready to start rebuilding their lives in Fort Mac.
Our process is very straight forward and our designs, portfolio and testimonials exemplify exactly what it means to work with us as a professional custom home builder delivering quality at its best.
Additionally, we are making a commitment to the community to donate a healthy portion of our profits to the Fort McMurray re-build efforts, Red Cross and Local Charities that need our help.
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Carbon credit
A carbon credit can be used for trading in the carbon market. One carbon credit consists of one ton of CO2 (or sometimes CO2 equivalent gases).
Carbon offsetting
When you pay someone else to remove the GHGs you emitted into the atmosphere, it's called carbon offsetting.
Cavitation occurs when the pressure of a liquid at a constant temperature falls below its saturated vapour pressure point (or boiling point).
CE marking
The CE mark is the manufacturer's/importer's proof that their product meets the requirements stated in the relevant EU Directives and EN standards.
Central heating
The term central heating covers hydronic heating systems with a central boiler or furnace either inside the building being heated or in the immediate vicinity.
CFC (Chlorofluorocarbon)
CFC and HCFC refrigerants are detrimental to the breakdown of the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect. CFC is an abbreviation of chlorofluorocarbon; HCFC is an abbreviation of Hydrochlorofluorocarbon. They describe the molecules' atom content.
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Charge exchanger
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Eric Lammers returns for his third year with Derek Mason's program, serving as Vanderbilt's Director of Recruiting in the player personnel office.
This marks Lammers' fifth year with the Commodores. From 2012-14, he assisted in the Commodores' player personnel office.
Lammers' responsibilities include organizing unofficial and official recruiting visits, directing the Commodores' gameday recruiting events, coordinating summer camps for high school prospects, and acting as a staff liaison with NFL personnel.
Prior to joining the Vanderbilt program in 2012, Lammers coached varsity football and taught in the Urbana (Ohio) School District.
A native of Ottawa, Ohio, Lammers earned a bachelor's in business education from Bowling Green (Ohio) State in 2009.
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Backbreaker the challenger to Madden NFL that got one very big thing right but a lot of little things wrong (or not at all), will get a "major patch" taking into account community suggestions, the studio said on Friday.
"We've had to hold back on discussing this for the past couple of weeks but today I can finally tell you that we have been working on a major patch for Backbreaker," said NaturalMotion's community manager. "The patch will address many issues and requests raised by the Backbreaker community, so thank you for your valuable input. Further information will follow in good time, but you should be aware that this is something that we are taking seriously and will not be rushing out."
Though I was hard on it in the review, count me among those willing to give Backbreaker an honest second chance. I'm not sure how much it can pack into a patch though, especially if matters such as injuries and fatigue are completely missing from the version out now. Tweaking penalties seems like it could be patchable issue, and certainly the game could use some AI fixes.
It shouldn't get graded on a curve simply for being brave enough to challenge Madden without a license. But the basic proposition of Backbreaker - football as you play it, not as you watch it - was still a winner. Its control set imprinted on me enough that I had to spend several games in the NCAA 11 demo unlearning those reflexes on defense. And Backbreaker is still more engaging on that side of the ball than its EA Sports competitors.
I don't think a patch is enough to comprehensively raise this to a great game, but it is good to see both the strong post-release support and a good idea given a chance to be better.
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To render support services to the President in the execution of his Constitutional mandate.
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Porquerolles : Secrets of an Island Paradise
Within a short cruising distance from Toulon or St Tropez, Île de Porquerolles is the largest island off the French Riviera coast and the most accessible of the trio of islands – the other two are Île de Port Cros and Île du Levant – that make up the Îles d'Hyères.
Porquerolles island was settled by monks in the 5th century, who seemed to have a penchant for island fortifications as they also colonised the Lérins Islands near Cannes. In the 12th century, the Saracens took the island before Francis I overtook them and built Fort Sainte Agathe to protect Porquerolles from further piracy attacks.
If you're looking for an unspoilt island paradise, Bespoke Yacht Charter recommend including Porquerolles island on your French Riviera yacht charter itinerary.
Why visit Porquerolles Island
Today, day trippers flock to this car-free island to enjoy beautiful scenery of stunning coves, coastal cliffs, island wineries and sprawling pine and eucalyptus forests.
The beaches of Porquerolles island are among the best in France including Plage d'Argent, Plage de la Courtade and Plage Notre Dame. Plage Notre Dame claimed the top spot over some sublime beaches in Spain, Greece, Croatia and Turkey to be crowned the best beach in Europe in 2015 by European Best Destinations, a Belgian-based organization that promotes culture and tourism to over 150 European destinations.
Popular Porquerolles island activities include hiring cycles, diving and hiking – we recommend stocking up on artisan bread at La Boulangerie de l'Île at the main village square Place des Armes then heading off on the 90-minute round trip walk to the Phare du Cap d'Arme lighthouse south of Porquerolles village, or for a shorter hike head to the Fort Sainte Agathe and the Moulin de Bonheur (Windmill of Happiness).
These hikes have lots of opportunities to stop for an impromptu picnic with stunning views over the Mediterranean, fig plantations, vineyards or olive groves though visitors are not permitted to enter the interiors of the lighthouse, Fort or Moulin.
How to get to Porquerolles Island
The nearest airport to Porquerolles island is Hyères-Toulon Airport, situated on the mainland 3 kilometres southeast of Hyères and 19 kilometres east of Toulon.
Public transport in the region is surprisingly limited – there is a coastal bus service on the mainland but no trains, and traffic crawls along the Mediterranean beach resort roads during peak season.
Ferries to Porquerolles island depart in summer months from La Tour Fondue, Bandol, Le Lavandou, Cavalaire, Toulon and La Londe, but the best way to experience Porquerolles island is on a yacht charter.
The benefit of visiting Porquerolles island by private yacht is you are not bound by the ferry schedules and restrictions (there is a limit to daily visitor numbers arriving on the ferries due to the island being a protected environment), and you have quicker access to the island's magnificent beaches – some such as Plage Notre Dame are 45 minutes' walk from Porquerolles village.
Five places to discover nearby
Here are Bespoke Yacht Charter's recommendations for five places to visit near the island of Porquerolles:
1. Île de Port-Cros
The smallest island of the Îles d'Hyères group, the entire island was designated a national park in 1963.
Immerse yourself in adventurous walking trails with vertiginous clifftop views among maquis scrub and oak forests. Bespoke Yacht Charter recommend the Vallon de la Solitude walk, however as island facilities are sparse ensure you carry plenty of water.
There is good snorkelling at Plage de la Palud, which can be reached by strolling along the pleasant (though steep and rocky in places) Sentier des Plantes trail overgrown with fragrant lavender and island herbs.
2. Hyères
A popular resort town, Hyères exudes sophistication from a bygone era with boulevards bordered by date palms and the bustling Casino des Palmiers.
Hyères was awarded the 'Station Voile' that symbolises excellent water sports, but top attractions also include Villa Noailles (that once hosted parties for Picasso and Man Ray and now functions as a contemporary art space), lovely parks including Jardins Olbius-Riquier and Parc St-Bernard and the Site Archéologique d'Olbia, a small archaeological area west of Hyères that bears remnants of a Greek trading post with ruins of Roman baths, homes and an abbey.
3. Cap Bénat
Underdeveloped and unspoilt, Cap Bénat juts out from the mainland begging to be explored beyond its fame as the site of Fort de Brégançon, the former summer retreat for French presidents until 2013.
Visit the Château de Brégançon, a 17th century vineyard estate open 7 days with medal-winning Rosé Cuvées, then venture west to claim your spot on the sandy beach at Plage de l'Estagnol. The beach restaurant there, Restaurant L'Estagnol, is a superb choice for dinner and you can savour specialities such as wood-fired fish and langoustines as you enjoy views across the pine-fringed bay.
4. Bormes-les-Mimosas
A picturesque hillside village christened due to the yellow-flowering mimosa that was introduced from Mexico in the 1960's, Bormes-les-Mimosas offers visitors a satisfying escape from the coast.
Wander the cobblestone streets with bubbling fountains and flowerboxes of bougainvillea, oleander and hydrangeas, then climb to the medieval castle ruins (not open to the public) for views reaching to the sea.
5. Cassis
It's easy to see why Cassis was a favourite subject of painters such as Matisse and Signac – a pretty fishing town set on a rugged coastline dotted with limestone calanques (fjord-like rocky coves).
Drop anchor at En Vau, our pick of the best of the calanques, then head to a portside restaurant for a seafood lunch where you can pair your meal with the local Cassis or Bandol wine as you admire the view across to the 14th century castle that was restored by the famous Michelin family.
This article was written by Rebecca Whitlocke, who with over 10 years travel industry experience loves to share 'must-do' destination tips and hidden spots to discover in France and beyond.
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Sleek Makeup Sparkle 2 i-Divine Palette for Holiday 2012
Sleek Makeup is introducing a Sparkle 2 i-Divine for Holiday 2012! I'm a sparkle addict so the Sparkle 2 i-Divine is so very me.
This palette features 12 eye shadows in a variety of golds, silver, copper, bronze, blues, and purples.
Here's a little sneak peek!
I haven't tried it yet but I'm so in love with glitter and sparkle of any kind I kinda gasped and squealed a little when I opened ip the palette.
It's not available yet but will be launching shortly (December 5th to be exact) at www.sleekmakeup.com for $9.99. I know Sleek hasn't been shipping some of their I-Divine Palettes to the US but I do believe the Sparkle 2 i-Divine won't be an issue. As soon as it pops up on site I can confirm!
Will you be hauling it?
I have the original Sparkle i-Divine from Holiday 2010 (or 2011? Don't quote me!) and really loved it so I'm hoping to enjoy this just as much.
Any sparkle palettes you're really loving this Holiday Season?
The Maggie Deco Coffret for Holiday 2012 launching in Japan has a sparkly palette in it that I MUST have! I already pre-ordered it and I have a funny feeling I'm going to love it!


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Does FDA underestimate the time, resources spent on regulatory compliance?
"The supplement industry spends up to $1 billion each year complying with federal regulations," said Dan Fabricant, CEO and President of the Natural Products Association. "FDA's record keeping analysis once again fails to fully understand what firms spend in terms of time and resources meeting and exceeding federal laws to ensure their products are safe for consumers and labeled accurately."
Such estimates are important, explained Dr Fabricant, because the cost of compliance never gets cheaper, "so if the agency says it shouldn't take that long to do things and the reality is it takes much longer, it paints the industry as recidivist and not doing the basics, but the reality is it isn't that basic."
Dr Fabricant was responding the agency's request for comment regarding Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements. Because FDA can request GMP record-keeping documents during a part 111 inspection, they must estimate the burden to industry for requesting these documents every few years through public notice and comment.
According to the FDA's analysis, there are about 1,460 firms covered by this, including manufacturers, packagers, labelers, holders, distributors, and warehousers. Using an estimated annual batch production of 1,408 batches per year per company*, the agency has estimated that the burden of requirements are equivalent to 929,140 hours.
In a press release from the NPA, the association said it also believes the hourly estimates provided by FDA for part 111 record keeping are vastly under-rated. In addition, many companies have moved to electronic record keeping and storage, and FDA's estimates do not consider all of the costs, storage, system controls, and security burdens on industry for compliance.
The agency's estimates also do not take into account the requirements for adverse events and serious adverse events related to dietary supplements.
Dr Fabricant told us that there is no real economic analysis. "FDA gives hours, but obviously there's a dollar equivalent with that," he said. "We're going to do an in-depth study to get good data to punch back with."
"FDA is in facilities and they could gather this data there, ask people how long these things take," said Dr Fabricant. "We'd like to see details. This is where an industry-agency partnership could really produce estimates and then build from there.
"What does all of this mean for finished product quality and the impact on consumers?"
$1 billion on compliance
Based on estimates and research conducted by NPA, the dietary supplements industry spends between $164 million and $190 million per year on cGMPs, between $143 million and $460 million on labeling (one-time costs of label changes due to FDA's Nutrition Facts Labeling Final Rule) and between $204 million and $357 million (for labeling or relabeling for the 85,000 estimated dietary supplement product SKUs on the market; and about $1.25 million per year on adverse event reporting.
"The time necessary to write, implement and maintain a document control system is extraordinary"
Larisa Pavlick, VP of global regulatory and compliance at the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) agreed that the times indicated in Table 1 of the Federal Registry document may be underestimated. Prior to joining UNPA, Pavlick spent nearly eight years as an investigator at the FDA
"Records and record keeping are essential and serve as the backbone of the cGMPs. They are fundamental to ensure control, reproducibility and consistency of each batch of dietary supplements. Typically, record keeping involves many people within various departments, and potentially, over multiple shifts. It is also likely that one batch will be processed over several days before it reaches a finished product. A comprehensive written record is critical to show the product remained in a state of control," Pavlick told us.
"Based on the top FDA 483 citations, there is a clear need to train industry on the requirements for developing and maintaining 'written procedures.' If you look at the top 10 citations in FY16, two of the top 10 are related to written procedures. Failure to have written procedures related to product complaints ranked number 10, and failure to establish written procedures for QC operations ranked number three.
"FDA's list in Table 1 of the Federal Registry document does not appear to include the supporting documents that would be required for evaluation of a finished product, which only begins with a master manufacturing record and a batch record. The time necessary to write, implement and maintain a document control system is extraordinary," she continued.
"I believe the times indicated in Table 1 may be underestimated. I think about it in stages, including the development of the document, the implementation and use of the document and the final step as the verification of completion of the steps within the document. If you look at the time needed to write and train on a Standard Operating Procedure, this would be one value. The second area to consider is the use of the procedure such as a manufacturing record or a batch record. What is the time needed by the operators to issue the document and the use of the document from raw materials-dispensing through the full manufacturing history to finished product release and storage? The final stage and time necessary is the QC review of the full manufacturing history.
"Another factor to consider are the number of variables in this calculation, including the number of products per facility, the types of operation (tablet, capsule, powder, liquid/tincture or other more complex finished-product matrix), and the types of raw materials utilized per product (vitamin, mineral, botanical, other dietary supplement compounds).
"If you took the 14 documents in the FDA Table 1 and considered the time to write, train, use in manufacturing and to review by QC, this could provide a rough estimate for required procedures. Yet, I think that the manufacturing records would need to part of a second table to be evaluated on a per-product basis, and it would need to consider the broad expanse of product types in our industry."
* According to the FDA, the estimate of 1,408 batches per year is near the midpoint of the number of annual batches reported by firms surveyed


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Navigating My Way To Success
A monthly roundup from students studying at Plumpton
Beth Sugden
Level 3 extended diploma in Sport & Adventure Education (year 2 student)
Navigating my way to success
I have always been sporty, and wanted to continue from school into 6th form for my A levels in chemistry, biology, geology and PE. I found studying for my GCSEs stressful and the thought of continuing to study in that environment daunted me.
Although I had already accepted my place at 6th form, I decided to search online for sport courses. I had no idea if a course in this area existed, and was excited to find the Sport & Adventure Education Department at Plumpton College; I immediately applied!
I don't have an agricultural background and so I wasn't sure if I would be accepted onto the course. The course tutors were really helpful with the process and explained that this was not a requirement. The first time I visited Plumpton College was on my first day of the course. We went on a camping day on the estate to get to know everyone. I told my friends from my previous school about my brilliant first day, and couldn't wait to go back.
Since then, the course has been full of incredible opportunities including the chance to go on expeditions. Last year I went to Sweden wild camping. We had to navigate sailing on a lake with 40 islands to camp on. This was a tough challenge and tested my navigation skills around rocks in the water and surviving with people under difficult conditions; we had no toilet or showers,1 bag and a set of clothes!
We also go on UK based trips including residential visits to Plumpton College's out-centre in Snowdonia two to three times a year. It's a great chance to put the theoretical skills from in the classroom into practice in the outdoor environment.
A typical day as a sport & adventure education student can including anything from a navigation day on the South Downs to risk assessments for outdoor activities. We have practical sessions once a week alternating between land (mountain biking, climbing and hiking) and water (Kayaking, Canoeing and Sailing) sports. I have taken the opportunity to study extra units such as environmental science to further my academic study. There's also the chance to achieve additional qualifications. I have gained my level 1 paddle sport and first aid training.
Although I hadn't tried water sports when I started the course, I have been part of the college sailing academy at Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club for a year and a half, sailing every week. I will be taking my Dinghy Instructors Course at the end of this year which will enable me to teach sailing when I finish my studies.
The teaching staff here have ensured that I leave Plumpton College with a career goal in mind. I'm now in my final year and have been accepted onto a trainee programme for when I finish this summer with TrekCo. I will continue my training and can't wait to teach sports such as climbing, mountain biking and paddling.
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About the House
This exquisite, architecturally designed property, sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and backs onto the foreshore reserve, where your view can never be built out, with panoramic ocean, inlet, mountain and lighthouse views.
A collaboration of architects, landscapers, and designers, gives the property a sense of privacy, privilege and sophistication, highlighting a distinct north facing, energy efficient, wave roof design, allowing for an abundance of natural light.
Your new property comes with 9 large bedrooms, with four of them being fully self-contained ground floor apartment style rooms. The house exhibits 53.15 squares/497.51m2 of living space, plus 55m2 upper and 16m2 lower decks, plus 3 paved private garden courtyards, and outdoor areas.
Due to the new reduced council height changes, this house is a limited edition, which makes this property all the more unique, as it would be almost impossible to build today.
With over 300 different bird species, wake up to the relaxing sounds of the songbirds, and fall asleep to the sound of the surf. With gentle summer breezes, and mild winters, our clientele have described Mallacoota, as paradise, or the Noosa of Victoria.
Walk from your new home along the waters edge, fifteen minutes on the boardwalk and walking trail to superb cafes & eateries.
Choose from countless beautiful beaches to peacefully walk along.
This property has been significantly reduced in price, originally listed at $1,950,000. Vendor is keen to sell!
About the house:
Abundance of storage for boats and kayaks etc.
Extensive water irrigation throughout garden. Low maintenance property.
Four ground floor handcrafted Australian ash kitchens
One Caesarstone upper floor kitchen with soft closed draws.
Large opera house, walk in pantry.
Double glazed windows, on upper floor.
9 reverse cycle Air conditioners.
3 large stainless steel ceiling fans
Internal ceilings: 2.55 – 4.2 meters high.
Energy efficient LED lights throughout.
Energy efficient gas instantaneous hot water heaters.
2 outdoor showers.
Use of natural materials in design. Premium build home.
Ducted vacuum throughout house.
Future saltwater in ground pool site infrastructure in place and landscaped.
Extensive acoustic soundproofing throughout.
Stainmaster carpet throughout.
State of the art Cat 5 cables and satellite points installed in all rooms
Planning approval for extra height for wave roof and extra high coastal water views
Large 1069m2 block
9 bedrooms
6.5 bathrooms
5 carparks
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Deck
- Built-in Wardrobes
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Welcome to the Blog for our own project cars.
Here you will find info about The Project Moff Race Car build and about our Nissan Stagea Project .
The Project Moff Race car is a car we have had for over 10 years, and currently runs an RB26 2.6 Litre 24 valve turbocharged engine from a Nissan Skyline R33 GTR. The car is highly modified running around 600 BHP, set up purely for the racing circuit. Our blog has been running since around 2008, so if you have the time, there is plenty to keep you going !
The Nissan Stagea Project is more of a daily driver, but still not too shabby. It is a very clean example, with an RB25DET 2.5 Litre 6 Cylinder 24 valve turbo charged engine, which is also found in the R33 GTS-t Nissan Skyline. It also has a 4WD system similar to that found in the R33 GTR Skyline. All of our car insurance is provided to us A-Plan insurance. Mention TMS Motorsport when getting a quote.
Looking for service items for your Skyline, such as oil filters, cambelts, drop links, oil pumps, water pumps, spark plugs and more.
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Since childhood, music has been a part of Michelle's life. While living in Minneapolis, she was introduced to New Orleans jazz when she heard the Preservation Hall Jazz Band perform. Thus began a connection that inspired a new direcion for her musical interests and her art. This connection grew after she became acquainted with the Twin City based Hall Brothers Jazz Band and listened to them play regularly at the Jazz Emporium of Mendota.
It was during this time Michelle began drawing the musicians and developing her unique style. Inspired by the music, she worked to capture in her drawings the rhythms of the music and the passions of the musicians. Her background in figure drawing quickly transformed them to something more minimal and gestural.
Upon developing this technique, Michelle built a repertoire of seemingly simple, but elegant, energized and passionate drawings of the musicians and their music.
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Siemens IT Solutions & Services, Inc. (Siemens IT Solutions) has appointed Robert I. Miller as vice president of the healthcare industry group. In this capacity, Miller will be responsible for the overall execution of the organization's business plan, including overall go-to-market activities, coordination with global industry leadership, introduction of a market-relevant vertical portfolio and the overall success of the Siemens IT Solutions and Services healthcare business.
Robert I. Miller experience includes key customer facing executive roles. He led the Siemens Healthcare value-added Global Services IT consulting group, developed a sophisticated customer service organization and provided general management and leadership to a number of Siemens Healthcare IT operations.
"We are very fortunate to have someone with Bob's industry experience and Siemens familiarity to lead this new organization," said Paul Maier, senior vice president. "This group will be a complementary IT partner to Siemens Healthcare and indeed the entire Siemens family. Bob's unique knowledge of Siemens Healthcare and its products and services will give us a strong opportunity to bring greater value to this market, with our partners at Siemens. He has a history of leadership and collaboration that makes him an excellent fit for the job."
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Mar 06 , 2014
HS 014 – How To SERIOUSLY Limit Your Service Area
Looking for an easy way to increase your profitability? Consider limiting your service area. That's what Michael Rodriguez (a.k.a MROD) of BelleCreak Handyman & Remodeling did.
In fact, he built his business while focusing primarily on a single subdivision. Listen in to this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast to learn all about it.
I'm fascinated with what Michael and his partner Alex were able to achieve. It really goes to show how in demand a good handyman service can be.
Now, I understand that is may sound counterintuitive that limiting your service area can actually be more profitable, but it actually makes a lot of sense. Here are some of the benefits of limiting your service area.
- Save time – Time is your most valuable asset and you want to use it wisely. Driving all over town all day isn't providing any value to your customer, and it's wasting your time, especially when there are plenty of customers within a small area to keep more than one guy busy.
- Save Money – Gas isn't cheap, neither are tires and regular car maintenance. Why travel extra miles when you have plenty of work close to you?
- Better service – By limiting your area, you can actually provide a better service. You'll have a faster response time and be more available to your customers.
- Increase Profitability – You have two options to increase your profits when limiting your service area. You can either pocket the time and money savings, or you can lower your prices to stay more competitive. Either way, your profits will likely rise.
In this episode…
In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I sit down with Michael Rodriguez and discuss exactly how he built his business with a very limited service area.
That's not all we cover, either. MROD was generous enough to share his best practices and what he's learned while building his business.
Here's what to expect in this episode:
- A cheap and effective method for generating leads. (Hint: Anyone can start using this right away)
- How to build a successful business in a single subdivision.
- The power of having a partner in this business.
- How to sell more services to your customers once you're in the door.
- An easy way to make your customers feel special and build instant trust.
- Plus a whole bunch of handyman business insight from a handyman who just got started last year.
Links & Resources
- BelleCreek Handyman – bchandy.com
- ThumbTack.com
- Interview with a Californian handyman – Here is another example of an interview with a handyman who introduced me to the idea of limiting my service area.
- The E-Myth Landscape Contractor – Mike highly recommended this book and says that it's very applicable to handyman business. (affiliate link)
Thanks for listening! And thanks to Michael Rodriguez for sharing what he's learned to help others. I definitely appreciate him taking the time out of his busy schedule.
I always enjoy connecting with other handymen and hearing their stories andI hope you enjoy it, too!
Know anybody else who would like the podcast? If so, do them and me a favor and share it!
Comments or Questions
Do you limit your service area? If so, how has it effected your business? Let me know in the comments below!


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Immigration is good for bosses and bad for workers—or so we are told.
Apparently migrants lower wages, "steal" jobs from "native" workers and put a bigger burden on services.
Meanwhile bosses get cheap labour and can use that to force all workers to accept low pay.
Much of the left has swallowed some of this rhetoric.
They say if we ignore people's "legitimate" concerns, more will turn to the hard right Ukip.
Of course workers are worried about their wages being pushed down or services being undermined.
But migrants aren't responsible for any of that—bosses and governments are.
A new report has demolished the argument that immigrants put a burden on the economy.
The Fiscal Effects of Immigration to the UK report was published by University College London Centre for Research And Analysis of Migration (Cream).
Researchers focused on the significant increase in immigration to Britain that has taken place since 1995.
The Cream report questioned how previous research has portrayed immigration.
For instance, right wingers often claim that migrants come to Britain and "take" all the new jobs. But as the report showed, there isn't a fixed number of jobs to be filled.
Between 1995 and 2001 the number of jobs went up by 12.8 percent while the working age population rose by 10.2 percent.
Around 2.3 million of new jobs created since 1995 went to migrants.
The report pointed out that this is "not surprising since immigration accounts for nearly the entire growth of the UK population".
Meanwhile around one million new jobs created over the same period went to British-born workers—despite the fact that its population size is unchanged.
Importantly the report exposed how the definition of "migrant" affects whether they are "contributing" or not. So, children born in Britain to migrant parents are counted as migrants when they are in school.
Yet when they go to work and start paying taxes they become "British".
The Cream report added that calculating the "cost" of migrants to Britain doesn't consider that the cost of educating them was borne elsewhere.
Socialist Worker is for an end to all immigration controls. We think ordinary people should have the right to go where they please—regardless of whether that benefits the economy or not.
But that doesn't mean we should accept racist lies that pitch migrants against other workers.
The truth is that unity between migrant and indigenous workers is a threat to bosses. That's why they are so desperate to keep us divided.
Sick of poverty pay and job cuts? Blame the bosses
Migrants don't lower wages—bosses do.
Even research from the Home Office has admitted that immigration has, if anything, a "positive effect on the wages of the existing population".
Several other global studies have found wage rises at times of higher immigration.
In reality wages, like jobs and services, aren't determined by immigration.
They are shaped by the state of the economy and the strength of workers' struggle.
But workers tend to move to places where there are jobs.
And it can be harder for bosses to drive down wages when jobs are less scarce.
In contrast, bosses try and use economic crisis to attack workers.
The 1930s saw mass unemployment and poverty in Britain.
Yet immigration was virtually non-existent.
Racist division weakens workers and makes it easier for bosses to get away with attacks on everyone.
When workers unite they can win gains for all.
At the end of the Second World War, thousands of Polish workers began work in Britain's mines.
Some in the labour movement opposed this and argued for quotas.
Left wingers, in contrast, campaigned to cut the working week and won—benefiting British and Polish workers.
But today, there are still those in the union movement who see migrant workers as a problem.
Many trade unions in Britain complain about so-called "social dumping".
They say Britain's bosses bring in workers from the European Union—usually from Eastern Europe—to undercut British workers' wages and conditions.
This can blame poorly-paid migrant workers for low pay and lack of jobs—instead of the bosses.
Report angers the bigots
The odious MigrationWatch condemned the Cream report.
It ignored how Cream showed that the figures MigrationWatch relies on are unfounded.
MigrationWatch, led by Sir Andrew Green (pictured), spluttered that recent immigrants had "contributed only just over 10 percent more than they received".
Contributions can be hidden
The Cream report pointed out that snapshots of existing migrant populations can be misleading.
An ageing migrant population could be seen as being a burden because they need more health care or benefits.
These people may have arrived in Britain in the 1960s or 1970s and worked for years.
No basis for Europe attack
Some have tried to paint migrants from outside the European Union as a particular burden.
But the Cream report said migrants who came to Britain after 1999 have made "positive fiscal contributions, irrespective of origin".


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SUMMARY: A vengeful spirit's attack leaves Dean hypothermic and fighting for life, while a concussed Sam, lost and alone, battles to get back to his brother.
DISCLAIMER: Nope. Don't own Supernatural. Still playing in Kripke's sandbox. Will happily vacate premises when strike is over and Kripke & Co. are allowed to play here again.
A/N: This story is set late in Season 2, but before the events of All Hell Breaks Loose, I and II. Story features some swearing but nothing too bad. This story is finished, although I'll be happily tweaking later chapters as I post each one. Enjoy.
Sam ran, heart hammering against his chest, long strides pounding on the wooden planks beneath his feet, but he couldn't get there in time. He could only watch helplessly as his brother fell.
Thrown by some unseen force, Dean sailed backwards. His body crashed through the railings that framed the decaying wooden bridge, the weather-worn timbers shattering on impact. He had no chance to save himself. Unconscious, he tumbled over the side and into the fast-moving current 30 feet below.
Sam skidded to a stop at the side of the bridge where his brother had fallen, feet slipping on the icy deck. As he fought to regain his footing, he kicked the shotgun that had flown from his brother's grasp. In a taunting echo of the man who had held it moments earlier, the gun fell off the bridge and disappeared into the raging water.
Sam grabbed the broken railing to steady himself, frantically scanning the turbulent waters of the river beneath him. His chest tightened as Dean's seemingly lifeless body surfaced and was carried downstream by the swift current.
Breath clouding as his respiration rate quickened, Sam tore off his heavy coat. Eyes locked on Dean, the thumping of his heart pounding in his ears, the world seemed to move in slow motion around him. He knew the three-storey drop into icy water would likely knock him out. He knew hypothermia would quickly rob him of motor control and the ability to think clearly. He knew that jumping in after Dean meant drowning was the likely outcome – for both of them. He didn't care. He was Dean's only chance.
He inhaled deeply and before the coat he had shrugged from his shoulders even hit the bridge deck, Sam launched himself toward the water.
But the spirit that had tossed Dean so effortlessly into the river now set its sights on Sam.
Instead of falling into the river below, Sam was yanked roughly backwards, landing heavily on the far side of the bridge. The impact drove the air from his lungs and smashed his head against the stone base of a thick bridge support pillar.
Groggy, he blinked to clear his vision. He scanned the bridge around him but there was no sign of whatever is was that had just grabbed him. Coughing as the cold air he sucked in greedily hit his lungs, Sam pushed himself unsteadily to his feet. He had barely regained his balance when a blast of icy pressure slammed into his chest and smashed him against the pillar a second time, this time pinning him in place.
Sam shivered as a biting wind enveloped him, then gasped at the feel of invisible icy fingers grabbing his arms and holding them tightly. His sweatshirt offered little protection; beneath the fleece he could feel his skin crack and burn from the intense cold of the touch.
His shivering intensified as the wind picked up again, the gust sending the coat he'd dropped tumbling toward the opening Dean's fall had created. The down jacket snagged briefly on the shattered timber railing before falling off the bridge and out of sight.
Sam, still struggling to free himself, cast a desperate glance down river, frantically searching for any sign of Dean in the fast-flowing water.
"DEAN!" Sam screamed his brother's name, frustration blending equally with anger at his inability to help him. He struggled harder against the invisible hands that held him, his face reddening with exertion.
He toppled forward when the hands suddenly let go. But before he could fall, he was slammed backwards again. This time the icy fingers grabbed his face, twisting his head away from the river. He inhaled sharply as the cold burned his cheek and jaw. Angrily, he tried to pull the hand away but there was nothing tangible to grab onto.
Sam's eyes widened as a face began to materialize in front of him. He blinked rapidly, fighting to bring his vision back into focus.
Then he saw her. The woman's form remained translucent but she was now visible. She was tall, almost able to look him in the eye. She wore a high-necked white blouse, buttoned primly from chin to waist where it was tucked neatly into a long black skirt. The wind played with tendrils of greying hair pulled loose from the bun at the nape of her neck.
Sam shivered as his eyes met hers. He'd seen angry spirits before, and this one was pissed, no question there, but there was something else too.
The bony fingers of her hand held his face tightly as she stared at him, her eyes cold, her gaze unflinching. She leaned closer, then closer still until he could feel her icy breath. Then she smiled. Sam didn't scare easily but her smile scared him.
The apparition's face was inches away from Sam's. Locked in her grip, he was unable to move or speak. Her hold on his face tightened as she slowly raised her free hand before jabbing an arthritic finger suddenly through his forehead.
Pain exploded inside Sam's head setting off an avalanche of images and sounds; a woman screaming, then crying… men shouting…gunfire….the thunder of horses' hooves….more gunfire….more screaming…… Fear and anger fuelled the kaleidoscope of images as they played out through his mind, tilting and warping crazily until he felt sick.
Sam coughed and retched as the pain subsided. Chest heaving, he swallowed hard to push back the nausea. He forced his eyes open to find the spirit still staring at him intently. Her cold smile returned as she traced her finger slowly from his forehead, down his face and along his jawline.
Her grip on his face tightened again as she twisted Sam's head to the side, leaning in to whisper in his ear. "He had to pay, now so must you. Ask the Lord to forgive you, for I cannot."
Sam stared at the spirit, his breathing rapid and shallow as her words echoed painfully inside his skull. Her hold on his face relaxed slightly and, for one brief moment, Sam thought she was about to let go. Instead, her cruel smile returned as she once again slammed his head into the pillar behind him. He never felt her hand release him as the world around him suddenly turned black.
As the turbulent river waters, swollen by the spring thaw, twisted and turned their way toward the Atlantic, an unconscious Dean was pushed underwater and up again by the current, a human counterpart to the chunks of ice freed from upstream by the slowly rising temperatures.
The current drove his body into one of two large boulders jutting out from the centre of the river, before spinning him around and slamming him into the second rock, his shoulder striking first. The eddy pulled him away from the rock before shoving him back into the boulder a second time. This time his head struck first, blood flowing down his temple from the wound just under his hairline, as the current flipped him onto his back.
A large chunk of river ice, following the current behind Dean, slammed into his torso before the river pulled it to the side where it lodged between the two rocks.
The jammed ice also pinned Dean in place, trapping him between the ice and the rock at his back. Only luck, of the warped kind the Winchesters were used to, kept his head above the water.
"Oh God. There's a body down there."
Jason Tait turned quickly and looked in the direction his girlfriend Penny was pointing.
The two were experienced hikers, enjoying a morning ramble in the state park. The route was far from challenging but, given Ol' Man Winter had yet to move out to make way for Spring, was close to civilization if the weather turned nasty or they found themselves in trouble and needed to call for help.
But this sure as hell wasn't the kind of trouble they'd been thinking of.
The guy in the water was young, about his age Jason guessed, and he was pinned against some rocks mid-river. His close-cropped sandy hair and eyebrows were frosted over with ice, his skin bluish-grey in colour. His body bobbed slightly each time the current collided with the rocks, but otherwise he made no movement.
"Is he dead?"
Jason shrugged, staring intently at the body, trying to pick up any sign of life. There was nothing. "I don't….I can't tell from here. Looks like it though."
He moved closer to the riverbank which, from where they stood, was a good 10 feet above the water. "Hey," he yelled. "Can you hear me?"
Predictably, there was no response.
He turned to see that Penny had already pulled out her cellphone and was dialing 911.
The first ring had barely finished when the operator answered.
"I'm hiking on the riverfront trail in Plymouth State Park. There's a guy in the Crooked Arm River….He's…he's not moving." Penny swallowed and her voice dropped noticeably in volume. "I think he's dead.
"What? Oh, yes, yes," Penny nodded, a reflex , and stayed on the line, providing a few additional details until the emergency operator verified he had a lock on the GPS in her phone. "Yes, of course. I'll keep the phone on and we'll stay right here."
She looked at Jason and shivered involuntarily, more from shock than cold. He reached out and pulled her into a hug. Penny wrapped her arms around him, drawing herself in tighter and resting her head on his chest. Without thinking, she stole another glance at the body in the river, and froze.
"Oh my God, he's alive."
Jason turned quickly to look incredulously at the body, the man, in the river.
The movement was almost imperceptible. At first he thought he was mistaken, a trick of light or the current playing with the body, but then it happened again. The man's eyes blinked slowly and his head moved sluggishly, as if he was fighting to find the strength to hold it upright.
"No shit, Einstein," Jason admonished himself silently. The guy had been in freezing water for God knows how long. Of course he was fighting. To live.
"Hey." He released his hold on Penny to cup his hands around his mouth to help his voice carry further. "Hey, can you hear me? Give me something dude. Help is on the way."
As he tried desperately to get a response from the guy, Penny was back on the phone, redialing 911.
She spoke quickly, breathlessly, amazed at how the situation had changed from just a few moments earlier. "I called about a body in the river…..Yes, uh, no. No, it's not a body. I mean he's alive. The man's alive. Please, hurry."
Dean thought he heard his brother's voice.
No answer.
Aw, come on Sam. The silent treatment? What the hell am I supposed to have done this time?
Still no answer.
Dude, please. I'm too tired to fight.
Dean struggled to open his eyes. His head was pounding and he felt sick. To feel this crappy he should at least be able to remember the party that caused it, right? But if a Winchester bender was behind this hangover, he was drawing a complete blank.
He fought again to open his eyes. Shit, this was way harder than it should be.
He jumped as he felt a smack on his cheek. What the hell? Who slapped him?
In shock, Dean's eyes snapped open. He blinked trying to clear his vision but it remained as fuzzy as his thinking.
Another slap. Sonovabitch.
Dean's eyesight cleared a bit more. Then, in a brief moment of lucidity, he realized what had happened. Water. He'd been slapped by water. For the first time since he battled his way to semi-consciousness, he realized he was in water. Up to his neck in it.
How the hell did that happen?
He was also stuck, a steady pressure on his chest holding him in place. Dean tried moving, but his body showed no interest in co-operating. The arm his brain had just ordered to move remained floating limply at his side.
Come on Winchester, he chided himself. Quit playing dude in distress and get your ass in gear. Since when did you sit around waiting to be rescued?
Dean's internal dialogue stalled when it suddenly hit him how cold he was. It was hard to breathe, each breath he managed to suck in chilling him further from the inside out.
It struck him odd that he wasn't shivering more. It was also hard to think, his mind as sluggish as his unco-operative body.
The hand he'd tried to move what seemed like minutes ago suddenly jerked and scraped against the large chunk of ice in front of him. Nice reflexes, dude, he admonished himself silently.
Dean groggily lifted his head, his attention drawn by two blurry shapes moving on the shore a short distance away.
Dean's head jerked at the shouted voice, squinting and blinking to try and bring its owner into focus.
"Hey, can you hear me?"
Sammy? That you? Dean tried to clear his throat. Great. Add his voice to the list of things that didn't work.
The voice from the shore called out to him again. "Give me something, dude. Help is on the way."
He frowned. Was it Sam? If so, he sounded funny.
Focusing what little energy he had, he managed to wave his arm to acknowledge the voice calling to him, but the effort emptied his gas tank. His vision greyed at the edges, grey quickly turning to black.
Dean frowned again, trying to remember what he'd just been doing.
Right. Talking to Sam. But he was just too damn tired. Sorry Sammy, gotta sleep this off. Wait 'til morning, then you can tell me what you're so pissed about.
His head dropped to his chest. As he slid into unconsciousness, his body relaxed and he slipped slightly between the boulder at his back and the chunk of river ice holding him against it. While the ice kept Dean pinned in place, his head lolled forward and under the water.
To Be Continued……..
A/N: Does that constitute an 'evil cliffie'? Thanks so much for reading. Please leave a review – I'd love to hear from you.


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UP language policy: Money plays no role
28 June 2016
According to a report compiled by the independent transformation panel of the University of Pretoria (UP), the argument does not hold that finances played a role in the UP Council's decision that English will be the only language of instruction at this University from 2017.
"Many arguments have been raised about the Council's decision, of which one focused on finances. The UP's Council held the argument that a single language policy would be more cost-effective. Here we have indisputable proof that the University would not have had to incur additional expenses to retain Afrikaans as language of instruction," says Henrico Barnard, Spokesperson for AfriForum Youth's Tuks branch.
According to Jaco Grobbelaar, Coordinator of AfriForum Youth Tuks, the University did not undertake a survey of the language needs of UP students. "There was only one pro-Afrikaans representative who served in the UP's language work group, which resulted in the complete ignoring of the voices of the Afrikaans student community," Grobbelaar concludes.
Issued by Henrico Barnard, Tuks Spokesperson, AfriForum Youth, 28 June 2016


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I didn't hate I Am Sam as much as I thought I would.
I didn't hate I Am Sam as much as I thought I would.
"That's quite a lovely Jackson Pollock, isn't it?"
"Yes, it is."
"What does it say to you?"
"It restates the negativeness of the universe. The hideous lonely emptiness of existence. Nothingness. The predicament of Man forced to live in a barren, Godless eternity like a tiny flame flickering in an immense void with nothing but waste, horror and degradation, forming a useless bleak straitjacket in a black absurd cosmos."
"What are you doing Saturday night?"
"Committing suicide."
"What about Friday night?"
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Meet the Team
Dentist in Burlington
Ashley Veiga, Registered Dental Hygienist
As a dental hygienist, Ashley's goal is to provide quality dental care to each patient by creating an extraordinary dental experience. She helps educate patients on optimal dental hygiene and motivates them to continue their journey to full oral health. She has been in the dental field since 2004, and she has been with our practice since 2011. Ashley has a degree in Dental Hygiene from UNC-Chapel Hill and takes pride in her profession by being involved in continuing education throughout the year. She has always wanted to help people in life, and she feels that dentistry allows her to do so. She is a people person who is great at building relationships with patients. Ashley fits right in with our professional and caring staff. Dr. Makhlouf sees in Ashley an astute sense of how things function and interact. Ashley and her husband Jack were married in June of 2013. She has a beautiful young daughter of her own and has been blessed with a handsome step-son. Ashley and Jack recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl in October of 2016.
Johanna Anderson, Certified Dental Assistant
Johanna joined our practice in March of 2016. She graduated from Alamance Community College Dental Assisting Program in 2006 and came to us with 10 years of dental assisting experience in general and periodontal (gum health) dentistry. She has a passion for both dentistry and her patients and enjoys helping our Patients with their smiles and oral health. Johanna has brought so many good attributes to the practice and is master at keeping supplies and the clinical setting well organized! With her calm and sweet demeanor, she keeps Patients happy and at ease chairside. Johanna lives in Graham with her husband Michael and they have 2 little boys. She is very involved in church, and her hobbies consist of reading, cooking for her family, crafting and spending as much time as she can with her little boys.
Kim Staley, Certified Dental Assistant
Kim's versatility helped Dr. Makhlouf in many roles over the years. She is a long time dental assistant and is now assisting with delivery of patient care. She's from Haw River, and she's has been in the dental field for over 20 years. Kim joined our practice in 2007, and she has a diploma in dental assisting from Alamance Community College. Kim likes working for a dental practice that is patient focused and treats everyone like family. She loves getting to know all of our patients. According to Dr. Makhlouf, Kim's never met a stranger, and she has a natural ability to connect with people. She's been married to her husband Rodney — known as "Charlie Brown" for 20 years, and they have three sons. She spends time watching her sons play sports, and with a pastor for a husband, she's very involved with church activities.
Maria M. Oldham, Patient Care Coordinator
Maria joined Dr. Makhlouf's practice in December 2013. She brings with her 26-years' experience in Patient Care Coordination, including a background in specialty dental practices. She began her career in a generalist practice and has furthered her administrative experience in Hospital Dentistry, and Oral Surgery. She has a deep compassion for patient care and loves to engage patients in genuine conversation. She is the epitome of willingness to help. She has been known to get up from her desk to assist patients with walkers or wheelchairs. She is extremely excited to be a team member of Dr. Makhlouf's practice.
Doc has noticed that she has a unique passion for our geriatric patients, and goes over and beyond to help them. She derives her work satisfaction from their smile in return.
Maria has three children, 2 sons and a daughter. She resides in Mebane. She loves spending time with her children and family and playing piano and singing.
Lesly Gillard, Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist
Lesly joined our practice in 2017 after moving back to NC. She came to us via Miami FL where she graduated from Miami Dade Community College with her Associate's degree in Dental hygiene and went on to complete her Bachelor's degree from the University of Miami. She works 2 days a week here in our office as a dental hygienist helping our patients take care of their oral health by teaching and educating them at their dental hygiene visits.
When she is not working with us, she is teaching the new generation of Dental Hygienists at Forsyth Technical Community College. She is a dedicated, thorough, conscientious, caring human being who complements our team beautifully.
Lesly married her high school sweetheart Richard and they reside in High Point NC. They have 2 sons and a daughter together. In her spare time, Lesly likes to collect kitchen gadgets and recipes and spends time with her family.
Dr. Dillon Atwater, Anesthesiologist
Dr. Dillon Atwood provides general anesthesia and sedation services for our Mary H. Makhlouf DMD, MS, PA patients. He is one of only a few dentist anesthesiologists in North Carolina. Some of the procedures you may need sedation dentistry includes: bone grafting, multiple dental implant placement or wisdom tooth extraction. In addition if you have several procedures you would like completed at once, Dr. Atwood and Mary H. Makhlouf DMD, MS, PA can assist and address your needs.
Dr. Atwood studied at Davidson College and attended the University of North Carolina School Of Dentistry before completing his postgraduate training in Anesthesiology at Lutheran Medical Center in New York City. During that time he also practiced pediatric anesthesia in Arizona and special care anesthesia at Helen Hayes Hospital in New York. He is a member of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists and lectures regularly on multiple aspects of anesthesia practice.


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Dori Boggs' Granddaughter
The Y helped Dori Boggs' granddaughter achieve her goal and set new ones.
During the summer, Dori would take her grandchildren out on her boat. All of her grandchildren wanted to jump off the boat. However, one grandchild was frustrated, because she had to wear a lifejacket. Dori decided to sign her up for the Fort Meigs YMCA summer swim lessons at the Perrysburg Municipal pool.
When her granddaughter saw the high dive at the pool, she said, "I want to jump off that high dive at the pool." Dori replied, "But you have to learn to swim first!"
On July 16, Senior Program Director, Wendy Baldwin evaluated Dori's granddaughter's swimming skills. Dori watched her granddaughter swim back and forth for the first time. "The look on her face was priceless!" she said.
Dori was so impressed with her granddaughter and so was Wendy. Wendy moved the 6-year-old up from School-Age Level 2 to School-Age Level 4.
A couple days later, during her first level 4 class with Y instructor Henry; she jumped off the high dive twice. Then she told her grandmother, "I want to do a back flip off the high dive." Dori replied, "But you have to take the diving class and learn how to dive."
Thanks to our Y staff, Dori's granddaughter was able to achieve her goal and to set a new one.
Visit the Member Service Desk at your local Y branch to learn more about our swim lessons and other Y sports and specialty programs.
Nicolas's Story
YMCA Member since 2015
With the help and support of the Y, his counselor, his friends and family, Nicolas has learned how to be independent and to be confident with himself.
In the summer of 2015, Christina and Brian Fulton enrolled their children, Nicolas and Brianna, to summer camp at the Wolf Creek YMCA, with the help of the Lucas County Board of Development Disabilities. They were excited for their children to be a part of a summer program that offers education, fun and a chance to make new friends, but Christina and Brian knew it would be a challenge for Nicolas. However, he had a wonderful counselor, Rachard, who not only had a disability, but also became a big part of the Fulton's lives.
With Rachard's help, Nicolas became more independent and participated in as many activities as he could. One activity Nicolas loved in particular was swimming; however, it was a challenge. After summer camp was over, he began private swim lessons with Rachard at the Wolf Creek YMCA and grew to become a strong swimmer.
This summer, Nicolas passed his swim test and was proudly given a green swim band and is able to swim independently.
"We are so happy we found a summer program that can help Nicolas not only be independent, but also teach the new campers year after year that if you try your hardest and work at something, you too can achieve it."
YMCA Member since 2010
From a stay-at-home mom to active Y instructor, Amanda learned how the Y is more than just a recreation center; it is a place for opportunity.
Before Amanda was an instructor at the Sylvania YMCA and JCC, she was a stay-at-home mom of three children. She was struggling to maintain her weight and always felt exhausted. Amanda needed a place to not only improve her health, but also a place where her children could interact with others. She immediately thought of the Y. Her and her family started to take advantage of multiple group fitness classes. Amanda also signed her children up for activities, such as sports, swim lessons, and arts & humanities classes.
Later, after consistent exercise and eating healthier foods, Amanda felt physically and mentally better. She wanted to help others feel as good as she was feeling, so Amanda pursued her group fitness instructor certification at the Y. Now, she is currently instructing five group fitness classes and is an instructor for personal and small group training sessions.
"I absolutely love motivating others to push themselves to be their best."
The Y offers a variety of opportunities and activities to help you meet your wellness needs, including an extensive variety of group exercise classes and personal and small group training services. Check out our fitness opportunities at https://www.ymcatoledo.org/main/fitness/.
Joan's Story
YMCA Member since 2018
Joan attends Aqua Jog and loves it! She has gone from walking with a cane to walking with confidence at the Y within four months.
Before Joan was a member at the Y, she was hurt and had several surgeries. She struggled walking into the facility and needed a cane to support her. Joan was so tired; she had to rest between walking in and taking a group fitness class. To help her build her strength back up, she started attending Aqua Jog at the Wolf Creek YMCA and within four months, she could walk without a cane.
"I feel so much better now at 70 than I did at 65!" said Joan.
Even though she may have some bad days, Joan finds coming to the Y and participating in the class helpful and enjoyable. Not only does she feel healthier and stronger, but she has also made some long-lasting friends along the way.
Like Joan, our members find the support and motivation they need to live a healthier lifestyle through access to group fitness classes, personal trainers, and knowledgeable staff. Everyone belongs at the Y, and we want you to join us!
Laurie Tyler
YMCA Member since 2008
No matter what health obstacles Laurie faced, the Y provided her the motivation and encouragement to keep moving and continue living a healthy lifestyle.
Laurie enjoyed group fitness training classes like Superhero Training with Chad, and Group Power and Strength Train Together at the Sylvania YMCA/JCC before injuring her feet. After finding out that she needed surgery, she was disappointed that she was unable to attend her favorite upbeat group fitness classes.
"I'm not good at being stuck at home not doing anything," she said. So, instead of just recovering at home, she headed to the Sylvania YMCA/JCC to swim daily laps in the pool.When an even bigger injury, a torn ACL, threatened Laurie's active lifestyle, the support from her YMCA personal trainer, Russell, went beyond what she expected.
"Russ worked with me to see what my restrictions would be," she said. "Following the advice of my physical therapist, he encouraged me to keep exercising without overexerting myself."
When Laurie finally had surgery, her doctor was impressed with how fast she healed, saying that her level of activity before and during her injury helped speed up the healing process. As soon as she was cleared by her doctor to exercise again, she was back at the Y.
"Despite my injuries, I was still able to exercise and support from Russell certainly helped," said Laurie. "I could have quit; I could have stopped working out and given up, but I didn't."
Everyone belongs at the Y, and we want you to join us! Like Laurie, our members find the support and motivation they need to live a healthier lifestyle through access to group fitness classes, personal trainers, and knowledgeable staff.
Sign up for personal or group training today for ongoing attention: https://www.ymcatoledo.org/forms/free-personal-training-group-training-demos/
Grace's Story
YMCA Member since 2006
The Y provided Grace with not only her first job, but the opportunity to put a smile on kids' faces daily.
Since 2006, Grace grew up coming to the Eastern Community YMCA with her family. When she was 4 years old, her mother and father use to drop her off at KidZone. Grace would absolutely love playing and interacting with the other children. She had countless memories playing games and learning new things every day.
When Grace was a junior at Clay High School, she decided that she needed to get a job. Grace wanted to work at the Eastern Community YMCA because she wanted to help children learn, grow and thrive like she did when she at the Y. Now, she is currently a KidZone Attendant and loves her job.
"I want to give kids a great experience, like I did when I use to come as a child."
Thy Y is where you can find meaningful work that offers rich rewards. For more information about working at the Y and its mission, visit https://www.ymcatoledo.org/main/employment/.
YMCA Member since 2018
By volunteering in the West Toledo YMCA KidZone, 13-year-old Keegan was able to improve her social skills, build her self-confidence, and give back to her community, showing that anyone can make a difference at the Y.
When Keegan began to struggle at school due to auditory processing issues, her parents decided to get her involved with the Y as a way to work on her social skills and build her self-confidence. Keegan loves taking care of her younger sisters and cousins at home, so volunteering in the KidZone is a natural fit for her.
Since becoming a volunteer and working in the KidZone, Keegan's parents say that her self confidence has improved dramatically, and she has become more responsible in all areas of her life.
In addition to volunteering at the Y, Keegan is an 8thGrader at Cardinal Stritch where she is a member of the Quiz Bowl Team, plays on the Soccer and Softball teams, and runs Cross Country.
We're thankful for members like Keegan who volunteer their time and talents to help us make our community a better place.
Want to get involved at the Y as a coach, mentor, or tutor? Become a volunteer today: https://www.ymcatoledo.org/forms/get-involved/
Alison Frye
YMCA Member since 2009
"In June of 2016, my health care provider told me I was pre-diabetic, my vitamin D levels were too low, and my triglycerides were well out of range. She told me I had six months to work on my health or else I would have to go on long-term medications. I had been overweight since I was a teenager, but this was the first time I felt that my health was in jeopardy because of it.
I was scared and had no energy, but decided to fight for my health. I started working on my nutrition right away, but knew I also needed to start exercising; my mostly sedentary desk job had left me in horrible physical shape. I started with deep-water Aqua Jog classes at the YMCA a few times per week. As time went on, I began walking and then eventually training for a 5K race. After the 5K, I decided to start lifting weights and taking a variety of group exercise classes at the Y. Over the last 18 months I have competed in 5K and 10K races, a few triathlons, and the weight lifting challenge at the YMCA.
I visit the YMCA 5-6 days per week and it has saved my life. In total, I've lost 150 pounds and all of my blood work is normal. I love the variety of classes, equipment and resources that the Y has to offer. It's such a positive environment where I always feel welcomed and encouraged by the staff and other members."
In addition to being an active Y member, Alison recently joined our Fort Meigs YMCA Board.
Cheryl Tyler-Folsom
YMCA Member since 1990
A Toledo native, Cheryl Tyler-Folsom has been a true friend of the Y; she is an active volunteer, Trustee, and was recently named Trustee for Life. In 1990, she joined the Wayman Palmer board and was instrumental in the Capital Campaign to expand the branch. Cheryl recognizes the importance of the Y in the Toledo community, and the unique opportunity to positively influence the kids who go through the child care program.
One of Cheryl's favorite events is the Wayman Palmer Christmas program. She notes how much of an impact the Vena Trust shopping spree and meeting with Santa has on the children of the community every Christmas.
"These kids, a majority of them didn't ask for toys for themselves; they'd ask for presents for their mothers or siblings." She said. "Some children would simply ask for their father to come home from jail." Without the generous support of our donors, events like these just simply wouldn't be possible.
"We need people to be aware that money does run out." She said. "The Wayman Palmer need is great, and we need to continue to grow the program." Cheryl keeps active at the Y throughout the year as a volunteer and serves on the marketing and the global centers of excellence committees, further evidence of her commitment to the Y and our mission. She also enjoys working out at the Wayman Palmer or Summit facilities in her spare time.
"I really enjoy being involved at Wayman Palmer Y," she said. "I like to keep up with what's going on in my community."
The Amburgey Family
YMCA Member since 2005
Justin and Rebecca Amburgey along with their three small children, Cullen, Knox and Thatcher are members of the Sylvania YMCA/JCC. With the introduction of the Y For All income based plan, Justin said, "The new model allows my entire family to take part in the Y at an affordable price."
Justin and Rebecca take several fitness classes, enjoying all the benefits of their membership. "Having the fitness classes at no additional cost allows my wife and I to participate three or four times a week," said Justin.
Since joining the Y, the Amburgey family dedicates every Friday to family night. They join other Y families for swim, fun and community.
Y For All is making a positive impact in the lives of the Amburgeys, allowing for a place to grow, connect with others and be a part of something special.


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Fall Hill Bead and Gem
Fall Hill Bead and Gem opened in Little Falls NY in August 2008. Owners Kim Hergert and Adam Riddle came to Little Falls from Pittsburgh Pa. They were drawn in by the unique geology and beautiful landscapes, after coming to visit the area for over 10 years. They were pleased to discover that Little Falls was not only home to picturesque vistas, but a vibrant and creative community as well. Kim and Adam bring with them a heavy creative background, including such mediums as glass beadmaking, stained glass, collage art, painting, fiber crafts, beadweaving, metalsmithing, and carpentry. Fall Hill Bead and Gem serves as an outlet for their extensive love of beads and all things mineral.


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I recently had the pleasure of photographing the last beautiful senior in the Sales family. Three girls back to back, their parents are saints! Seriously, this set of sisters are just beyond gorgeous... and they all have the sweetest and kindest hearts making them even more beautiful! Olivia loves to read... and eat... so we decided to incorporate both those things into her senior session. How can you go wrong with an old bookstore and ice cream? We had so much fun during this session and it was a pleasure as always to spend the day with her and her amazing mom. Thanks so much Olivia for allowing me to capture these memories for you. I hope you always look back on them with a smile remembering just how you were as a senior!
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Marlowe's Oma asked me if I could do a session of her adorable granddaughter for her 2nd Birthday. She wanted to surprise her daughter in law at the birthday party with portraits of Marlowe and I was more than happy to help out! Marlowe was absolutely the sweetest little 2 year old ever. She had such a gentle spirit and her little laugh when her Opa got her giggling was just too precious. It's so rewarding to photograph such wonderful people who are so kind and loving. Their love for each other was just so apparent and it ended up being one of my favorite sessions to date. Thanks so much Betty for choosing me to catch these special moments for you. I hope the surprise went well and your daughter in law loved the images we got!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Holiday Mini Sessions | Early Bird Special
Believe it or not, it's that time of year again... time to begin thinking of your updated 2011 photos and holiday cards. Can you believe it??? To entice you to get these taken care of early this year I'm running a special for holiday mini sessions booked in the month of September. These mini sessions will last up to 20 minutes and you'll have 8-10 fully edited proofs in a gallery to choose from. For only $250 you can choose between a print or digital session. And don't worry, all my normal products and goodies are still available for purchase a la carte. Contact me today to book your session as paces are limited! Email me at email@example.com or leave me a voicemail at 760.298.1582 and I'll call you back. Hope to see ya soon!
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The project of Basic National Geographic Conditions Monitoring has been accepted
September 12th, Department of National Land Survey of National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation held the acceptance meeting for 2015 Important National Geographic Conditions Monitoring project Basic National Geographic Conditions Monitoring. The meeting was hosted by deputy director of Department of National Land Survey, Tian Haibo. Vice president of CASM Liu Jiping and several technicians from the project team, and business office leaders and technical backbones from other 11 project undertaking units attended the meeting.
Experts from National Quality Inspection and Testing Center for Surveying and Mapping Products, Shanxi Administration of Surveying and Mapping, Hei Longjiang Bureau of Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation, Sichuan Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation, The National Geomatics Center of China, Zhejiang Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation and Hebei Bureau of Geoinformation have reviewed and audited the projects.
On the meeting,as the project undertaken unit, CASM has made detailed report on project tasks and objectives, organization and implementation, results, conclusions and recommendations, and displayed the project achievements with maps, panels and other forms. Basic geographical conditions monitoring project facing the requirements of normalization of geographical conditions monitoring. Basic National Geographic Conditions Monitoring has completed the national 29 typical area 4 period surface coverage and the important geographical condition factor change monitoring through typical regional monitoring, statistical analysis and technical test, forming 4 goal-oriented monitoring reports, 11 monitoring reports facing elements, 17 monitoring reports facing the administrative division, 3 comprehensive reports, 15 technical specifications with single factor, 1 technical specification with total factors, 5 regional production plans , and 1national production plan. Project results can provide technical basis and basis for the normalization of geographical conditions monitoring.
Experts believed that the project completed the task according to the task book, with rich and reliable results, and at the same time it also trained the production team, playing a positive role in exploring he normalization of geographical conditions monitoring. As a result, they all agreed the project to be accepted. (Article& Photo by Wang Hao&Xie Wenhan)
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Coaches, parents, doctors and soccer officials can help prevent soccer-related injuries as the popularity of the sport grows, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Although soccer is an effective way for children and teens to increase their physical activity, injury rates are higher than in many other contact sports, including field hockey, rugby, basketball, and football, according to Chris Koutures, MD, a pediatrician in Anaheim Hills, Calif., and Andrew Gregory, MD, of Vanderbilt University.
Both are members of the AAP's Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, which released the report in the February issue of Pediatrics.
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- Explain to interested patients and parents that the number of soccer-related injuries is expected to increase as the popularity of the sport grows, but there are steps participants can take to help reduce them.
Risk of injury goes up when dirty play enters the game. In one study, 11.9% of girls' soccer injuries and 11.4% of boys' were attributed to illegal actions.
"There is consensus that proper rule enforcement and limitation of violent contact can reduce the risk of injury," Koutures and Gregory noted.
"Officials controlling the physicality of the game and emphasis on safe play with respect for one's opponents can both play significant roles in reducing contact injuries in soccer."
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimated that there were 186,544 soccer-related injuries in 2006, with 80% occurring in athletes younger than 24. About 44% occurred in children and teens younger than 15, who have a higher risk of injury than their older counterparts.
Most injuries are to the lower extremities, with ankle injuries accounting for up to 29% and knee injuries accounting for up to 36% of the total.
Girls have a greater risk of knee injury and rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, mostly from hyperextension of the knee when landing, cutting, or turning.
Certain exercise programs focused on neuromuscular training have been shown effective for preventing knee injuries among adolescent girls. (See Program Cuts Knee Injuries in Soccer)
"Pediatricians are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these programs and inform their patients on the availability and potential benefits," Koutures and Gregory wrote.
Upper extremity injuries are much less common, accounting for 3% to 12% of the total.
Soccer-related fatalities are rare and usually involve impact with the goalposts. According to the CPSC, there have been 28 deaths resulting from falling goalposts since 1979.
Koutures and Gregory noted that guidelines have been developed by manufacturers and the CPSC on properly securing goalposts.
Concussions occur at a rate similar to that seen in ice hockey and football players. Only about 3% of the total injuries are concussions, but the authors said there might be some under-reporting.
About half of concussions (47%) are caused by a collision with another player, with the rest coming from contact with the ball (24%), the ground or goalpost (17%), or a combination of objects (10%).
Koutures and Gregory noted that evidence does not support any adverse short- or long-term neurological consequences from heading the ball on purpose.
"However," they wrote, "the AAP encourages heading of the ball only be taught when the child is willing to learn proper technique and has developed coordinated use of his or her head, neck, and trunk to properly contract the neck muscles and contact the ball with the forehead."
The risk of eye and other facial injuries is considered low to moderate, according to the authors.
Nevertheless, they wrote, "protective eyewear is recommended for all participants in soccer ... and should be mandatory for athletes with only one functional eye or those with a past history of major eye surgery or trauma."
The authors did not make any financial disclosures.
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Source Reference: Koutures C, Gregory A "Clinical report -- injuries in youth soccer" Pediatrics 2010; 125: 410-14.