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Flying under the radar of Chile's 'big hitters' at the far ends of the country, this journey still takes in some eye popping scenery alongside genuine cultural engagement. Travel from smoking, snowy volcanoes to the rugged Pacific coast, via monkey puzzle trees and abundant vines at a more relaxed pace.
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Arrive in Chile and settle into your hotel to rest after your journey and begin exploring this lively capital. You are collected for the transfer to your comfortable hotel to relax and freshen up. This afternoon is yours to relax and recover from your journey, and see something of the city. Note that international flights are quoted separately for this trip.
Your private guide collects you this morning for the drive out through the Casablanca and Curacavi valleys to the historic port of Valparaiso. There's history at every corner in 'Valpo,' tangibly so in the creaking century-old funiculars which carry you up into the hills above the city. It's also perhaps the most colourful place in Chile, from the traditional bright pastels of the houses, to the abundant modern street art. Return to Santiago later via a stop in one of our favourite Casablanca wineries.
Fly south to Puerto Montt, where your guide takes you to the nearby forest of ancient alerce trees to stretch your legs and introduce you to the area. Afterwards you collect your 4x4 and head to your beautiful accommodation, set on the peaceful lakeshore a short drive from the town of Puerto Varas. This afternoon you might like to explore some of the area: Petrohué Falls are pretty and popular, meaning it's best to visit late in the day when the crowds have departed.
Today is yours to explore the area at your own pace. There are many options for hiking, with the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park perhaps the most obvious choice. Equally you could choose for a more relaxed day driving a loop around the lake. For more active pursuits, the region is something of an adventure playground, with water sports in particular well represented: there's good freshwater and sea kayaking, as well as white water rafting.
Begin your journey north today with the drive to the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. En route you might like to take a detour to the hot springs at Puyehue. Your next accommodation consists of a beautiful though rustic cabin, tucked in the forest. Settle in this afternoon and plan your activities for the coming days, before relaxing in the hot tub on your private deck later, listening to the sounds of the river running past below you.
During your time here you have a choice of excursions, which are suitable for a wide range of energy levels. You might like to start by hiking up to the three main waterfalls in the area: Huilo Huilo, La Leona and El Puma, or head out with a guide to learn about the precious Valdivian rainforest in which you're staying. For a more active option, head up the road to enjoy some thrilling rafting on the waters of the Río Fuy.
Another day to explore the area. For a fairly challenging walk, a hike on the Mocho-Choshuenco Volcano is a great option. There are few places where you can breakfast in the rainforest before hiking on a glacier and getting back in time for a late lunch in the rainforest! It's also possible to summit the volcano with a strenuous hike up through beech forest to the peak at over 2,400m. After your efforts you could enjoy a soak in one of the spa's several pools.
With today being the longest drive of your trip, we'd suggest a fairly early start, as you continue north. Near Los Angeles it's around an hour along an unpaved road to the compact national park of Nahuelbuta. You have a choice of trails of varying lengths, though in any case you will want to head up to the 'Piedra del Aguila' ('Eagle's Stone') for the best views. Looking out over a blanket of monkey puzzle trees, on a clear day you can see all the way to the Pacific Ocean and the Andes to the east.
Change environments today as you head up into the agricultural heartland of the Maule region, staying at a friendly farmhouse a few minutes from the Pacific coast. The sleepy town of Chanco gives you an insight into rural Chilean life, but it's also somewhere that you can eat really, really well. The microclimate here allows everything from apples to papayas to grow, while the town is famous for its cheeses and meats. With the Pacific on the doorstep, the quality of ingredients is outstanding.
After an excellent breakfast, you might like to take a short drive along the coast this morning to explore quiet fishing villages such as Curanipe, and walk along seemingly endless beaches. Return to the farmhouse in time for lunch, traditionally the main meal here, which will be fresh and tasty with whatever is in season locally. This isn't fine dining, but if you appreciate high quality food, simply prepared, then you are in for a real treat.
It's not far to your next stop, so we suggest a diversion to take you up into the Siete Tazas National Park. Named for the 'Seven Cups' formed by successive waterfall pools, the park is little-visited in the main, so you can enjoy peaceful walks through the forest with wonderful views over valleys and cascades. Continue to your next stop later, a charming guesthouse in the midst of the Curico vineyards owned and run by a star chef.
Chile, famously, has numerous wine producing regions traversing the country, and here you are ideally placed to explore the Valleys of both Curico and Colchagua, possibly the most famous. Aside from vineyard visits and tastings, you could ride bikes or horses through the vines, while if you like your cooking, perhaps take advantage of your host's expertise and sign up for a cooking class. Equally, you can simply enjoy the fruits of her labours!
Make your way north of the capital to your final stop, a genteel town perched on the hillside overlooking the Pacific Coast. Your drive today should take around four hours out to the coast to pretty and peaceful Zapallar. Far, far less developed than glitzy Vina del Mar to the south, Zapallar is an elegant town, better suited to strolling than driving. The town has a fairly sheltered beach, and while the water is usually pretty fresh, if the weather's warm a dip is not out of the question.
Spend the day relaxing by the coast, walking along rocky coves and tucking into world class seafood. Heading up into the forested hills behind your hotel, you can reach a mirador for excellent views along the coastline and over the water. There are a couple of decent restaurants on the waterfront for your final night in Chile, so this evening you can enjoy top notch fish and seafood, which you can enjoy with a cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc as the sun sets over the ocean.
Drive back to the airport at Santiago, where you drop off your hire car and check-in for your flight home. Again, international flights are quoted separately for this trip.
Note: This is just an itinerary idea and we'll therefore tailor everything to you.
Flexible departures: If you're ready to start travelling again, you can book now secure in the knowledge that we offer you the freedom to defer your trip, until the point your balance is paid, to any available date before the end of 2021.
Financial protection: For complete peace of mind in these uncertain times, your money is fully protected by our membership of ABTOT and the ATOL scheme.
Ensuring your safety: Please rest assured that your safety is always our top priorty. Our partners will all follow the strict guidelines set out by the government to ensure your safety whilst travelling, and we will fully support them to ensure they are able to do so.
This holiday is a carefully chosen combination of places which offer outstanding walking, wine/gastronomy and relaxation. It is for the most part self-guided - you explore with your rental car - so ultimately you choose the level of activity that you want. The places you visit on this trip can be explored in a relatively non-active way or you can be very active on almost every day of the journey.
The suggested itinerary is primarily based around walking, although you can make things more adventurous with horse riding, mountain biking and white water rafting available in both Puerto Varas and in Huilo Huilo. As seems to be increasingly popular these days, you'll also come across some newer activities such as zip lining and stand-up paddle boarding, while surfing is always a popular option off the Pacific coast.
We can and do tailor this trip to you, but to get the most out of it, we assume you want to spend as much time as you can in the great outdoors, from the misty Valdivian rainforests of Huilo Huilo to the monkey puzzle forests of the Nahuelbuta National Park or the Pacific coastline at Curanipe and Zapallar. Being able to walk for at least a few hours at a time will mean you have the best possible experience.
The accommodation on this journey is picked primarily for its charm and the warmth of the welcome you receive. These are small, locally-owned, in fact usually family-run, hotels and inns which we have chosen carefully from our personal visits. From the home stay comfort of Chanco to being perched on the shore of Lake Llanquihue, we have chosen places which best reflect their surroundings. Sometimes that means a bed and breakfast type place, at others a more formal small hotel.
You should note that on some of the more remote stops on this trip, such as Los Angeles and (to a lesser extent) Huilo Huilo, not all staff will speak good English. As is so often the case however, a smile and a gesture go a long way; you can expect locals to be genuinely pleased you are there.
In terms of the driving, we provide you with a good quality 4x4, which will come in handy around the more remote edges of your route. Generally driving times and distances aren't excessive, and much of the roads are well paved. For much of the year you'll also find very little traffic for the most part, though you should expect things to be busy in many places in January-February.
While the landscapes and activities are the most obvious elements in this holiday, the cultural aspect gives it all colour and meaning. Chile is a country made up largely of a mestizo population, which is to say that indigenous populations and Spanish colonists mixed from the start.
The largest defined cultural group in Chile are the Mapuche. It is through the Mapuche lands that you travel over the course of the first week or so of this holiday. As you move on up through the Chilean lakes, from Puerto Varas towards Los Angeles, you are travelling in Mapuche lands. In recent years the Mapuche have reasserted their cultural heritage so there is more evidence of traditional crafts, food, and language than was previously the case. Around this area there are various ethno-tourism sites you can visit for greater insights into your surroundings.
Further north you are very much into the Central Valley, where the culture on show is viticulture; some of the finest wines in Chile originate from the vineyards to the south of Santiago where you stay. It's not just wine though, throughout this holiday, the food is a notable and delightful highlight. Chile is blessed with remarkable natural resources - from the green grazing land of the foothills of the Andes to the endless expanse of the Pacific to the incredibly fertile Central Valley. The combination of produce includes everything from cool climate staples to tropical fruits, mountain-cured meats and cheeses to the freshest seafood. Buen provecho!
The holiday price is a guideline based on two people sharing, and includes accommodation, days of private excursions or shared guides as described in our detailed itinerary. It also includes full size 4x4 vehicle rental with basic insurance for one driver, internal flights, private transfers, and local information. Naturally, on each and every one of our holidays, we include Pura's expertise, local contacts, support and advice throughout, along with the reassurance of our financial protection and safety auditing.
For a more detailed description of the holiday, please contact us and we can send you our detailed pdf itinerary.
Whilst domestic flights from Santiago to the Lake District are included in the price, international flights are quoted separately. Best flight routings are to fly in and out of Santiago (airport code: SCL). Expect to pay between £600 – £800pp for flights except in peak periods.
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The Resthouse
The resthouse was built in 2009 and offers a range of events could be arranged here.
We offer you:
- A large fireplace room, which seats up to 70 guests. Banqueting is on tentative reservation.
- Finnish sauna with rest and washrooms.
- Kitchen with equipment needed for cooking and dishes for up to 65 people.
- On the second floor, there are double and triple bedrooms a total of 14 places.
The Watermill
The watermill built in 1932 is still operating today. Grain milling is available if ordered in advance.
The Pearl River
Cottage of Kaugu Veski is located at the beautifulPearl River. The river is 41 km in length and it starts from Latvia. The Pearl River offers visitors opportunity to fish and ride a boat or canoe. Fishing equipment and boat or canoe is not available – you have to bring those together.
Additional options
Here you have opportunity to camp, swim, and play petanque. You can play basketball and volleyball. There is also a playground for children where they can play with swing and slide, and a sandbox.
You may also visit:
- The Sänna concept of culture – in the old manor house variety of workshops and cultural events are organized on regular basis.
- Sand caves – folks say that the caves formed as the result of need of sand which was used for cleanig of wood floors and wooden vessels.
- The Sänna Sky Trail – Sänna Sky Trail is a model of the solar system in scale 1:1 000 000 000. More information about the track can be found on the site: http://www.kultuurimois.kultuuritehas.ee/sanna-taevarada/


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Day 5 of WFME's week long Week 'o Searches ends today with an awfully personal search string that has brought people to my site.
The search "Who Invented The Game Thumb War" hit close to home because what few people know is that my late Grandfather Bernard was the inventor of Thumb War. I've never tried to make money off this fact, I've never even looked into charging people a dollar each time they play the game that my family invented, but with this many searches bringing people here looking for the name of the person who actually invented it — I felt it was about time.
So why don't I give you some of the background?
Bernard Davidson was my father's dad. A simple man who would simply be known later in life for his office supply (bulk) business, he was never fully recognized for his contributions to the finger game industry. Sure, people who invented rock, paper, scissors have always gotten more press than the thumb war creators — and what's even more disturbing about that is that the RPS game has huge flaws that I don't even want to begin talking about.
But Thumb Wars? It's a clean, simple, ingenious game.
The story of how Thumb Wars came to be was shared with me as a 6 year old while visiting my Grandpa Bernard at his home in upstate New York. Having been alive during World War II, and reaching the point where the war seemed to be taking more lives than he felt was warranted — he decided to take a stand against the constant violence and killing. That stand? Inventing a game that included the word "war" but made a statement by said game not including violence whatsoever. His goal? In his words? "To create a game that would lampoon war, and get people shaking hands."
Thumbs touching thumbs was the ultimate answer.
At first, per my Grandfather, the game wasn't perfect. Initially, players were allowed to use their other hand to help their thumb out in the game. This often resulted in frustrated players and uneven matches. The next iteration of Thumb Wars provided players with gloves that restricted air flow and flexibility. One night, however, while attempting to play a game of Thumb Wars with himself — he realized that in a culture that had been through the Depression (he had, as well, and it had changed him) and was having financial difficulties across the board — the fun he was inventing needed to harken back to the kind of fun children had just playing in the streets.
It had to be free.
And thus, the simple (bring your thumb and I'll bring mine) game of Thumb Wars was born. My Grandfather Bernard introduced it to some of his friends, who introduced it to their relatives. This all happened in the mid 40's, and by 1949 (four years after WW II was over) it was sweeping the nation. But one huge mistake my Grandfather had made was that he did not patent the idea, copyright the concept or even demand that others attribute the idea to his name. He simply approached the idea with glee since people were having fun, enjoying others' company, and doing the one thing as far away from War as possible.
He would tell this story in his later years, with a defeated look in his eyes.
Sure, he had made some money with his office supply business — but that wasn't where his passion had been focused. It had been focused on creating a wrestling finger game that required no outfit, monetary outlay or specific class ranking. It didn't require admission to any sort of building, didn't necessitate a uniform — and was the most peaceful war that was ever created. He was proud of himself, talked of his invention often, and was never recognized whatsoever.
Until now.
Like I said before — I'm not one to post real life truths on this blog. It's about humor and entertainment. But the more I see people search "Who Invented Thumb Wars" the more my Grandfather's last words echo through my head. I saw him two days before he died back in the early 90's, and besides telling me how much he loved me, he wanted me to know one other thing. He smiled and said:
"Everybody has thumbs."
It was the most telling thing my Grandpa Bernard ever said. In that one statement, forty minutes before he left this Earth, he wanted me to know that he finally felt satisfied — that even after he was gone, everyone on this planet would still have the opportunity to benefit and enjoy the one thing he left behind.
Thumb Wars.
Rest in peace, Grandpa Bernard. I can only imagine who you're beating in your own game, up so high.


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Capital Campaign
Our Goal: $3.5 Million
We are continuing to raise funds for expanded educational programming and special capital projects.
Our New Museum
The Museum uses its outstanding collection of artifacts and presents them in refreshed, professionally designed displays. The location on U.S. Route 41 at Imperial Golf Boulevard has plenty of parking and 6,000 square feet for the Exhibits, a Classroom, a Reflection Room, and offices.
There are still naming opportunities associated with this campaign. We will be happy to discuss your interests and to best recognize your support for the new Museum and our work to teach and inspire all people to confront all forms of prejudice and discrimination so prevalent in our world today.
A Letter from the Board Chairman and the President & CEO
January 2018
We are proud of the successful history of the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. Building on our unique origin as a middle school classroom project and 16-year track record as a Museum and Education Center serving more than 175,000 students and visitors, we are ready to enter the Museum's next phase. We invite you to learn more about our future in a new building with fresh, engaging exhibits with ample parking to welcome school buses and visitors alike.
Students make up three-quarters of all people served by the Museum. Our programs teach students about the historical context of the Holocaust, and inspire them to take action and be a force for good in their communities. One student, Mario, saw bullying at school but wasn't sure what to do about it. After visiting the Holocaust Museum, he realized that being a bystander allows hatred and violence to continue. Mario decided to stand up against bullies and promote understanding of differences among his classmates by being a role model, organizing special projects, and speaking publicly about the consequences of apathy.
After a class field trip to the Museum or participating in our in-school educational programs, teachers report that their students are more willing to stand up for others, that they are more accepting of others, and are more likely to not be a bystander when they see someone being bullied. Students who meet Holocaust Survivors hear their personal stories and learn the impact of bigotry and hatred. Students come away inspired to share these stories and work to be sure atrocities like this never happen again. We hope you are inspired as well and will join us on this new endeavor.
Herb Berkeley, Chairman, Board of Directors and
Susan L. Suarez, President & CEO
The Museum Board of Directors:
Hymie Akst
Larry Baer
Herb Berkeley
Goldie Bertone
Rosalee Bogo
Janet G. Cohen
Michael Feldman
Gary Lenchner
Maureen Lerner
Jack Nortman
Rob Nossen
Stuart Price
Fred Roth
Michael Seaman
Stephen Strome
Richard D. Yovanovich
Capital Campaign Committee:
Chairs: Maureen and Arnold Lerner
Herb Berkeley
Bob Cahners
Richard Grossman
Stuart Price
Fred Roth
A Growing Demand
Southwest Florida is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. The population of the 6-county area that the Museum serves has grown from 1.2 million in 2000 to 1.7 million in 2015 and is projected to be 2.2 million by 2030, an 84% increase since 2000 (source: Bureau of Economic and Business Research).
Southwest Florida currently sees the addition of more than 1,500 students each year – the equivalent of one new middle school every year.
The needs of Southwest Florida have outpaced the Museum's resources due to the growing demand of schools and families.
A Bigger Building for Bigger Impact
Simply put, we have outgrown our space. The board has been actively looking for a new facility for quite a while. Now, we have found it.
We will purchase (not rent) our new space. The Museum will renovate an existing building in Imperial Square on US 41 in North Naples. It has ample parking and a good location to better serve our entire Southwest Florida community.
Building on our 16-year track record of both high-quality education and historical collections, we envision a future where the Museum can better educate and engage students and visitors, preserve and present important artifacts, and inspire our community to come together against bigotry, hatred, and violence.
The new Museum will be 6,000 sq. ft., compared to our current 4,700 sq. ft. As an owner rather than a tenant, we can create a much more functional and engaging design for the space to educate both students and visitors.
The new building will remove the obstacles to learning that come from over-crowding, such as heat, limited lines of sight, and noise. We will also be able to welcome more students and visitors by scheduling more than one group at a time. We will have space available for technology so that the recorded testimonies of Survivors and Liberators can be accessed by visitors.
The Holocaust Museum & Education Center is pleased to work with Corban Architecture, Capitol Museum Services and PBS Contractors on this important project. We also thank City Mattress for their pro bono project management services.
Changing Lives Through Education
The unique origin of the Museum & Education Center was a Golden Gate Middle School classroom exhibit created by students and teachers studying the Holocaust. Museum founders, Liberators, and Survivors donated and gathered Holocaust and World War II artifacts to expand the students' project and created the Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum.
With a focus on education, the Museum's programs have reached more than 175,000 students and visitors in its 16-year history. Florida law requires that the Holocaust be taught in school. Working with teachers and administrators, the Museum develops curriculum appropriate for students in elementary through high school. Our education model is structured to encourage students and visitors to move from thought to judgement to participation as they confront the moral questions inherent in a study of violence,
racism, antisemitism, and bigotry.
About the Holocaust Museum & Education Center
The Museum houses more than 1,000 World War II and Holocaust artifacts and original photographs displayed chronologically from the rise of Nazism to Allied Liberation and the Nuremberg Trials. Many of the artifacts have been donated or permanently loaned by local Survivors, Liberators, and other dedicated people. Self-guided and docent-led tours are available to visitors at the Museum. A Holocaust-era 10-ton railway boxcar travels to schools and community sites to extend education to even more students, teachers, parents, and community members.
With our origin as a school project, education remains a priority for the Museum today. The Museum's education program for school students in the 6-county region has grown tremendously over the past several years, serving more than 15,000 students each year and 175,000 students and visitors since our founding in 2001. Student groups visit the Museum or experience programs at their schools conducted by our Educators. Holocaust Survivors often accompany our Educators and share their personal stories with the students.
The Museum offers teacher training, traveling exhibits including a Holocaust-era boxcar, film lecture series, and cooperative programs with other institutions to educate our membership and the community. The Museum also houses an extensive Lending Library of Holocaust-related books and films. In addition, 90 Survivor and Liberator Stories have been recorded through our Oral History Project and 2 short films were created.
The Museum was voted The Best Museum in Collier County in 2017. Visitors consistently praise the quality of the docent-led tours and report learning more at this museum than most other museums they visit.


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Perfect for both knitters and crocheters alike, these progress keepers help you keep track of stitches and add a bit of fun and whimsy to your projects.
Stitch markers are set on a 10 mm ring that will fit up to a US Size 10.5 knitting needle.
Progress keepers are made with a leverback clasp that will fit up to a US Size 10.5 knitting knitting needle. Keepers will clip on yarns fingering through super bulky weight. These clasps are light weight and won't weight down yarn, making them a great option for all types of projects.
Care Instructions: Avoid getting these metals wet, as they could tarnish or lose their shine with exposure to water. Keep care to avoid unnecessary pulling or yanking on the charms, as it could loosen the jump ring over time.
Leverback clasps used on progress keepers will fit up to a US Size 10.5 needle, and can be clipped on any size yarn.
Jump rings included on stitch markers will typically fit up to a US Size 10 needle.
We carefully craft each item and want you have a great experience using them in your crafting.
Remove before wet blocking. Avoid getting these items wet, as they could tarnish or lose their shine with prolonged exposure to water.
Avoid unnecessary tugging/pulling on progress keepers and charms, as it could loosen jump rings.
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text: Prime Healthcare CIO Sreekant Gotti Featured in Healthcare Management Techology magazine Posted on Oct 26, 2011 Enjoying the fruits of document management Patient safety, quality and efficiency can all improve with better document management practices. In a world where healthcare providers must respond rapidly to change, California's Prime Healthcare Services moves quicker than most. Ten hospital acquisitions in the last few years will have that effect, as will the host of other regulatory, economic and technology demands currently converging on the organization and others like it. Prime Healthcare has found that, despite its size – 14 hospitals comprising 2,400 beds and 9,000 employees – and recent acquisitions, a strong healthcare IT base has kept it moving ahead and effectively overcoming industry hurdles. Of these 14 hospitals, 12 hospitals are under Prime Healthcare Services and two hospitals are under Prime Healthcare Services Foundation. Document management is one area that Prime Healthcare has successfully navigated on a system-wide scale. With hundreds of paper forms in use, leadership identified numerous potential pitfalls associated with a manual process. In fact, the organization's rapid expansion has served to highlight the need for a cohesive solution for document management delivered throughout the entire network. Finding the right partner While the organization was beginning to reap the benefits of automation via its integrated clinical and financial technologies, including electronic health records (EHRs) and a health information system (HIS), Prime Healthcare facilities were still heavily dependent on paper. The health system was relying upon hard copies of admissions, clinical and operations forms that needed to be converted to electronic format. Knowing that manually completed forms and stacks of preprinted papers could lead to problems in both patient safety and finances, IT leadership searched for a full-featured document management system. Prime Healthcare had specific demands of its solution. For one, it needed a technology that could scale to its large, multi-hospital system to ensure it had a consistent technology at all facilities, which would streamline deployment and allow the seamless flow of data between hospitals. The organization also needed a system that would enable it to quickly update forms. Even when minor changes were required, such as an update to a HIPAA authorization form that a patient receives upon check-in, staff needed to discard all the old, preprinted documents and generate a new batch of forms, adding expense and wasting employees' time. Prime needed to eliminate this misuse of resources and ensure accurate information across its facilities. After searching for a document management solution, Prime Healthcare came across FormFast's logic-based, on-demand workflow and print management system for automating medical records, revenue cycle and patient registration documentation processes. This solution could be seamlessly integrated with other healthcare IT applications, such as the HIS and EHR systems already in use at Prime Healthcare's hospitals. Implementing the program Prime Healthcare needed implementation to progress relatively quickly and a strict timeline was developed. Rules-based functionality enabled the IT staff to easily assign different rules to the various system users, such as patient access personnel or emergency department (ED) nurses. This made system management much easier for the implementation team at Prime Healthcare, given the number of employees using the application at any given time. Following a rapid implementation process, IT leadership began training clinicians and other staff. Executives were pleasantly surprised that the organization's 400-plus users could be fully trained on the system in about 10 minutes per session. Demonstrating the new system to several groups of individuals at once meant Prime Healthcare was able to complete all training within just a few days. Prime Healthcare also took advantage of the transition to create updated new forms, optimizing an easy-to-use design feature developed by FormFast specifically for medical facilities. It wasn't long before Prime Healthcare had eliminated pre-printed forms for many purposes throughout the multi-hospital system. The process in practice When a patient is admitted, staff is able to quickly select and print out the appropriate forms for each individual's situation. If necessary, forms are completed manually by the patient and signatures are obtained. These documents are then digitized using a high-speed scanner. Once documents are scanned, the data is electronically routed to the correct place in the medical record, guided by barcodes that identify the patient and type of documentation. This prevents time lost in entering data and eliminates errors that can be introduced in data entry – a definite patient safety improvement. Meanwhile, if nurses or physicians require a specific document, they do not have to search for preprinted forms stored away in a filing cabinet. The system intelligently tracks what forms are necessary for the encounter by parameters designed by the facility. Users then log on and print the specific form according to the exact patient requirements. Hospitals also can set chart forms to be generated automatically in batches, freeing unit clerks or nurses to focus on other tasks. And since Prime Healthcare's workflow processes and document management activities are now tightly integrated with its EHR and HIS systems, users can print forms or reports directly from these tools. If a clinician requires a hardcopy of a certain document, such as a radiology report, it can be sent directly to the nursing station and distributed as necessary. Hospital staff in any department can also enter patient data, route the forms to multiple departments and print the completed items when necessary – without the delay and expense of routing hard copies. All 14 facilities managed by Prime Healthcare are now taking advantage of this automated workflow model, which can be easily scaled to accommodate additional users and systems. The ultimate reward: efficiency and patient safety Prime Healthcare began realizing clinical and financial benefits soon after organization-wide deployment of the document management system. For example, when a clinical chart is scanned, data can be directed to both the EHR and the hospital's billing department. This means that when the patient is discharged, financial services personnel can print out the most up-to-date version of the patient's bill. Similarly, more accurate and timely claims can be generated, meaning the organization is able to receive reimbursements more quickly, improving cash flow. Further, users have reported that since they aren't chasing down paper documents, they are significantly more efficient and productive. And with less manual data entry, clinicians have reported a noticeable uptick in the quality of clinical information. While cost savings and efficiency are, of course, some favorable outcomes of Prime Healthcare's investment in technology, they are not the most important benefits. The organization's standard for patient safety and quality are paramount. The health system's IT efforts have decreased manual errors, helped to ensure accurate information and freed staff to spend more time with patients. Eventually, all paper forms may disappear from the hospital environment. But, for the time being, every medical facility must deal partially in paper documentation. Prime Healthcare has achieved many important efficiency, quality and patient-safety objectives with the implementation of a comprehensive IT strategy that includes document management. It is now clear that Prime Healthcare's ability to manage paper in the most effective means possible has played a vital role in the organization's success. Categories: News


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Samsung Galaxy TabPro S Review
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A Good First Attempt, Not a Surface Killer
There's a lot to like about Samsung's first attempt at a Surface competitor, but I'm not convinced that this tablet-with-keyboard-cover is necessarily the right option for everyone wanting a Windows 10 productivity-focused tablet.
I really like the design of the Galaxy TabPro S. The body is sleek and made from solid, mostly premium materials. It's slimmer and lighter than the Surface Pro 4, although both devices weigh a similar amount with the keyboards attached, and the overall footprint of the 12-inch tablet is smaller than the Dell XPS 13 I usually carry around with me.
The AMOLED display that's included with the TabPro is vibrant and its contrast ratio is incredible, and I generally liked the visual experience that this tablet provides, even if the resolution is lower than what you get with the Surface Pro. Ideally I would have liked to see the strengths of this AMOLED panel paired with a proper Adobe RGB color profile, but at least there is an sRGB accurate display mode.
I am perfectly happy with the performance that the Intel Core m3-6Y30 provides, as this tablet's strengths are in web browsing, document editing, and light photo editing. However, it won't suffice for some people wanting to do more intensive tasks, because while the m3 is fast enough for web browsing, Intel's Core i5 U-series chips are 30-40% faster and 4 GB of RAM is limiting. Video rendering and MATLAB simulations aren't something you'll want to do on the TabPro S.
In some ways it's disappointing that Samsung doesn't offer more powerful iterations of the TabPro S with Core i5 or i7 CPUs inside, because they would make a great rival to Microsoft's higher-end Surface Pro models. With that said, upgrading to a Core i-series processor would require a beefier cooling solution with a fan, which would kill Samsung's svelte fanless design.
The keyboard cover is easily the worst aspect of the TabPro S. The awkward, limited folding hinge design is significantly inferior to the Surface Pro's kickstand (seriously, the two angles available suck), and the materials used for the cover aren't as high quality as what's used for the tablet itself. The keyboard is reasonably easy to type on for something with very little key travel distance, and the trackpad is serviceable if a tad small.
A single USB Type-C port on this device is both a blessing and a curse. Being able to charge the tablet through a standardized port is good, as is the way Samsung has future-proofed this device with a connector that will only increase in popularity. However, the Surface Pro 4 has a more versatile full-sized USB port, which is more compatible with accessories on the market today. Sure, USB-C will eventually take over, but right now you'll be stuck carrying around adapters.
The Galaxy TabPro S is priced to compete directly with the entry-level Surface Pro 4, at $899.99 with the keyboard cover included. The Surface Pro 4 at this price comes with the same specifications (Core m3 CPU, 128 GB of storage, and 4 GB of RAM), but it doesn't include the Type Cover, which costs an exorbitant $129.99 extra. If you're after the cheapest tablet plus keyboard cover option, the TabPro S is the better choice.
Unfortunately, the TabPro S doesn't include a stylus for the display, whereas the Surface Pro 4 does, and that's a huge selling point in favor of the Surface for people who like to draw and annotate.
The good news is that Samsung plans on offering a "C-Pen" stylus for the TabPro S, although it's currently not available to purchase and it doesn't have a price. Expect it to cost somewhere in the range of $60-70 extra.
If you want a more powerful tablet, you'll have to look past the TabPro S. Again, the Surface Pro 4 could be a good option here: the Core i5 model with 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD costs $1,299 (or $1,428 with the Type Cover). But that's more than $500 dearer than the TabPro S, a tablet that will suit buyers well enough at its more affordable asking price.
Pros: Slim, light, and attractive build. AMOLED displays of this size are always a treat. Very respectable battery life. Keyboard cover is included in the price!
Cons: The keyboard cover, a crucial part of the package, is substandard due to its limited angles and cheap construction. USB-C can be restrictive. No option to buy a more powerful version.
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March 10 is the deadline for organizations, publishers and vendors to reserve a table or purchase advertising space for the 2013 Nebraska Book Festival.
The festival, which is free and open to the public, will be April 5-6 in the Thompson Alumni Center of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. It will include live readings, writing workshops and book signings by a selection of Nebraska authors, including keynote speaker Kurt Andersen, Ron Hull and Don Welch. Joy Castro is among the other participating authors, which include Leo Adam Biga, Neil Harrison, Art Homer, Lisa Knopp, Barb Malek, Tunette Powell, John Price, John Rector, Todd Robinson, Barbara Schmitz, Brent Spencer, Benjamin Vogt, Stacey Waite, and Fred Zydek.
Bookworm Bookstore of Omaha is the official bookseller of the 2013 festival. The store will have exclusive rights to sell Kurt Andersen's books and pre-release copies of The Selected Letters of Willa Cather, edited by Andrew Jewell. The festival has received special permission from the publisher to offer the Cather collection before its scheduled release date, and Jewell will share some of the letters and his process for editing the book during the event.
Writing, reading, author and book organizations, publishers, agents, and book-related vendors are invited to exhibit and sell their products and services April 6 during the Book Festival. Fifteen tables are available and will be assigned on a first-come basis. The table reservation fee is $50. Advertising space on the Book Festival's printed program is also available for $50.
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With a Bachelor of Design (Fashion) (Honours) 2012 from RMIT's School of Architecture and Design and a background in dance, Michelle approaches design in a broad-thinking and cross-disciplinary way, with a unique and transferable skill set that spans fashion, costume, interiors and installation.
She has designed extensively across the performing and visual arts industries, and between 2013-16 was co- founding partner of Brustman+Boyde, a Melbourne/New York collaboration merging fashion and interior design. Through a series of online and offline call and response processes, the pair developed two collections of 'things for living in' as well as a backstage fit-out for renowned Melbourne music institution, Bakehouse Studios. Their interior design of The Salty Dog Hotel was shortlisted for Best Restaurant Design at Architecture Australia's Eat, Drink, Design Awards 2016 and featured in Artichoke Magazine.
Michelle is currently co-director and designer for the Unconscious Collective, a Tasmanian-based art collective creating socially engaged, interactive experiences, experiments and live installations in a variety of settings. Her work with the group has been acquired by the Tasmanian Public Arts Scheme and Menzies Institute for Medical Research, and has received major commissions by Dark Mofo, Mona Foma, The Unconformity and Melbourne's MPavilion. Projects include a social dreaming and sleeping event at a motel, sound sculptures using the dreams of primary school children, hanging bio-sensor equipped pods for snoozing audience members, and a suite of cardiophonic furniture.


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You may find that you could really use the services of a nanny, but you also know that you just can't afford it right now. How about sharing a nanny with someone else who is in the same situation as you are? It is an excellent solution for families who need childcare but find the cost more than they can handle. If you have a friend who has children who are not attending school, the nanny may be willing to care for hers and yours at the same time, either in your home, or that of the friend. You may even rotate locations if the nanny is agreeable to this. She may watch the kids at your home for one week, and at your friend's the next. That way, the children are able to spend time in their own home on alternate weeks, and no single household has more activity than the other.
The nanny may also be able to work part-time for each one of you if she is needed on different days of the week. Depending on your schedule if you work, and that of the other family, she might be able to divide her time between each one of you if your hours don't coincide. This may be easier for her if each family has two or three children who need looking after, instead of expecting her to watch five or six little ones at the same time. That's pretty hard for anyone, no matter how much experience they may have! Consider all your nanny-sharing options before you actually set out to hire someone for this position. Of course, the final decision will be the nanny's, and she will let you know what she is capable of handling.
There are a lot of great reasons why sharing a nanny is a good idea for everyone involved. Of course, the first one that comes to mind is that the cost will be much lower for each family, since you will probably be splitting it evenly unless one family needs her more often than the other. Work this out right from the start so there are no misunderstandings. You shouldn't split the cost evenly if you only need her for two days and the other family needs her for three, but that is only if she is going to be working individually for each of you on a part-time basis. If she is going to be caring for all the kids at once, this is a great way for them to share time with other kids, learn how to get along and socialize with their peers, and form friendships.
By placing your children in the care of a nanny, not in a daycare facility, you are also minimizing the risk of exposing them to greater numbers of kids who may be sick with one thing or another. Colds run rampant among youngsters who are grouped together for periods of time each day, and the less exposed yours are, the better their chances are of staying well during this time of year. Since they are staying in their own home, or at the very least, the home of the other family, you are better able to keep them in good health by keeping exposure to germs to a minimum. Of course, you know they are going to get sick occasionally, but the risk is lower than it might otherwise be.
You could just rely on a babysitter for what you need, but why would you want to? If you can locate a nanny to provide you with top-notch, experienced, reliable, and qualified care for your kids, nothing could work out any better for you. If you find one that is quite willing to work for you and another family, it has just gotten that much better. Your kids are going to be delighted that they aren't going to be spending their time in daycare, and instead can stay at home with their own toys, friends, and of course, their nanny. Find a friend who wants to participate in the sharing of a nanny, and then begin your search to locate this caring individual, and hire her as soon as you find her-don't let her slip away!


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November 21, 2011
nanowrimo update - 11/21/11
I had my first ever flu shot in October, drink more water than usual and cut back on fast food, and somehow I managed to get a rogue cold.
But I'll manage.
I'm still a little behind on my National Novel Writing Month word count, but despite the cold I significantly narrowed the gap this weekend. How did I do it? I just forced myself to write for at least three hours each day. I've gone from being 7,000 words behind to having a manageable 3,500 words to go until I catch up.
I'm mostly pleased I managed to get above 30,000 words this weekend. It made me feel like I did something. And it officially puts me in better shape this year than I was at the same time last year.
And I think I can do it by tonight, which would be ideal. I promised myself that if I met my word count goals by 11:59 p.m. tonight, I would take myself to Breaking Dawn - Part 1 during the Thanksgiving weekend. If I don't make it, then I have to wait until Dec. 1.
I've so got this.
I am also pleased to be done with a couple of other projects. I had them hanging over my head, and for the most part they're done. With the holiday weekend coming up, I'm confident I'll really chip away at that 50K goal.
How are the rest of you doing on your NaNoWriMo goals? Any tips you can share?
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I founded Organise Chaos in 2013 from a passion to improve our working lives by utilising new technologies and productivity tools which were previously only available to large organisations. I believe that with the right digital skills we can create a comfortable work/life blend for ourselves that will enable us to live our best lives.
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Interesting Read: 8 deadly SINS you must commit (Lucerne)
Eight deadly SINS that you must commit before you die
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Well, this is no gospel. This is neither a Biblical extract, nor is it a preaching from the Vedas - All are in this world for a purpose, and the fulfilment of that purpose should be the ultimate aim of life for everyone. The earlier one realizes this, the greater his or her chances of salvation.
While the above may be all true, we only have one life to live with the present identity and consciousness. Either we can live it fully or regret in the end for having missed the 'fun' – things that could have been done, but not done due to innumerable excuses and reasons. These would most likely be in the areas of materialistic pleasures and may go against the very tenets set by the religious scriptures, but so be it. Don't just LIVE, be ALIVE. Commit these Eight Deadly SINS (Serious Indulgences for Natural Self) before the life's story approaches its last chapter:
1. Protected content to the farthest corner of the world to explore the most awe striking things that you've always known existed somewhere on the planet, but were certainly not accessible to you ever. Watch yourself living your moments in so much excitement, as you've never even imagined.
2. Protected content yourself in a bucket full of the sinfully delicious ice cream covered with rich chocolate, almonds, cashew nuts, crunch and a flavour of your favourite scotch (rum??).
3. Protected content a full day drunk down to your boots and try writing a love letter in a highly inebriated state, pouring out your heart in it (Yes its possible! Give it a shot!). Gives a solid reason to keep smiling upon remembering that day and to laugh on your own writings of that day, every now and then.
4. Protected content down the countryside at the top speed in your favourite car and get thrilled on watching your speedometer (milometer) pointer break off or on sensing that your car might just take off.
5. Protected content at the top of your voice the name of your beloved or curse the person you hate the most, seconds before jumping off a mountain cliff (bungee!!) or diving out of a plane and enjoy the rushing adrenaline as you drop through the skies.
6. Protected content deep inside the sea and cherish the deeply relaxing feel of cold, soft mud as you lie at the bottom or swim across to explore the inside of a sunken ship – who knows there might be treasure waiting for you.
7. Protected content that one person you've always wanted to but never dared to, whatever be the consequences. Indulge in your wildest fantasy.
8. Protected content a tight slap on that one person (boss??) who has pestered your life to no end.Look straight into the eyes and declare that you are not afraid of anything.
I do not intend to say that you deliberately harm anyone or that you contribute to the already existent chaos in this world. Doing that would never give you peace of mind. Be your good self, do your charity, say your prayers and follow what the Bible, Gita, Koran and Vedas preach to cleanse your soul, but do ensure that you commit these Eight Deadly Sins before the curtains are drawn on your life's drama. Nothing could possibly be more satisfying than the feeling of 'No Regret' at the fag end.
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DD is one of the largest full service dental dealers in the UK, supplying around 12,000 dental practices with everything from toothbrushes to specialist medical equipment.
It has built a reputation based on personal service and working in partnership with dentists to understand their business and support growth plans through superior product knowledge, competitive pricing and the capability to supply everything a modern practice requires.
It has a dedicated equipment department which supplies, installs and maintains everything from dental chairs and cabinetry through to the latest digital imaging systems and specialist product catalogues featuring orthodontic, oral hygiene and facial aesthetic product ranges.
It was founded more than 35 years ago and now employs over 500 people across the UK, including a state-of-the-art automated warehouse at the head office in Witham, Essex, which houses more than 27,000 product lines.
In April 2014, DD was acquired by the parent group that owns Integrated Dental Holdings the largest dental group in the UK.
DD operates independently utilising the support, infrastructure and purchasing power this relationship provides to flex its financial muscle and capitalise on industry insight to continue to provide the product range, prices and services to its core market of independent dental practices.
As a member of the British Dental Industry Association, DD supports the industry's Counterfeit and Substandard Instruments and Device Initiative (CSIDI). For more information and useful tips on spotting counterfeit dental devices visit www.bdia.org.uk/device-reporting.html