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An overseas collectivity of France, Saint-Barthélemy (St. Barth for short) has long established itself as the pinnacle jet-set destination of the Caribbean. The treasure-packed island nation is essentially a tropical playground where you'll find the world's rich, famous and beautiful blowing air-kisses over glasses of rosé all-year round. Upon first glance, it's not hard to see why. Between the pristine white-sand beaches, calm turquoise waters, super stylish accommodation, extravagant haute couture and gourmet restaurants, St. Barth has all the makings of an elite Caribbean island–with a price tag that certainly lives up to its lofty reputation.
However, the magic of this dream-like destination stretches well beyond the surface. The French-speaking enclave combines the chicness and sophistication of Cannes and St. Tropez with the joie de vivre that sweeps through the Caribbean. The result is a destination that's both exclusive and unpretentious. St. Barth has a specific brand of laid-back luxury that you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the world.
Where to Stay
Comfortable accommodation isn't exactly hard to come by in St. Barth. The extravagant island certainly lives up to its lofty reputation that attracts a discerning clientele. Comfortably nestled between the crystal clear-waters of the Caribbean Sea and Pointe Milou, Hotel Christopher is a refined tropical retreat that features French-colonial design, an expansive swimming area, indulgent Sisley Spa treatments and gourmet dining options. Having recently undergone a drastic renovation, the hotel has 42 ocean view rooms and suites with interiors that are as harmonious and elegant as the exteriors. The spacious and airy rooms and suites are not only perfect for letting in all the light and ocean air through the day, but also sway you into the best sleep you will have had in ages – room service is included twice per day and includes evening turndown, revealing perfectly crisp, white Egyptian cotton linens.
Our St. Barth Destination Guide also includes a Luxury Hotel Guide for a complete breakdown on where to stay across this Caribbean island nation.
Where to Dine
Perhaps no restaurant better defines St. Barth than La Case de L'Isle. Simple, light and elegant, the signature restaurant of Cheval Blanc Isle de France Palace Hotel has quickly become one of the most sought-after dining establishments in all of St. Barth. Imagined by Chef Yann Vinsot, this al-fresco restaurant serves exquisite French cuisine interpreted with a Caribbean touch. A selection of more than 150 carefully-selected French wines and champagnes harmoniously complement the colorful flavors and delicious aromas. The relaxed and convivial atmosphere is further bolstered with breathtaking views of the Caribbean waters with nearby islands in the distance.
Take a look at our Restaurant Guide to St. Barth for a more detailed list of dining options across the island.
What to Do
Between its gingerbread-trimmed cottages, upmarket restaurants and historical sites, Gustavia, the capital of St. Barth, is bursting to the seams with life. On the famous Rue de la Republique, you'll find well-heeled guests hopping from one designer shop to the next as they peer into the yacht-filled harbor on the other side. St. Jean is characterized by a slower pace of life in the form of laid-back beach bars, powder-soft sand and bohemian boutiques. Trimming the coastline of St. Barth are 22 white sand beaches, all open to the public, offering everything from kitesurfing to prime tanning sessions.
During the holiday season, St. Barth transforms itself into the pinnacle destination to be. In December, the annual Christmas Village is set up at the Port of Gustavia to showcase handicrafts of local artisans, mouthwatering delicacies, live music and joyous festivities. This is followed by the New Year's Regatta, a traditional sailing race organized around the island for fun. At night, get ready for the dazzling firework display over the harbor which can be enjoyed from anywhere in the immediate area. Expect to find many buzzing events and exclusive parties kicking off–both on land and on board. No matter where you find yourself in St. Barth during the holiday season, expect live entertainment and endless glasses of champagne.
What to Wear
For 11 months of the year, St. Barth is the epitome of casual: no jacket, no shoes, no invite, no problem. The dress code is generally a casual bastion of chic resort style that's both comfortable and on-trend. Around the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year's Eve, St. Barth transforms into the place to see and be seen. During the holiday season, you're bound to run into more socialites clutching their Birkin bags than sandy bohemians. While the resort style may still reign supreme during the day, take notes from the chicness of the French Riviera when it comes to eveningwear.
This Zimmermann Corsage Linear Mini is a carefree option under the sweltering heat, whereas these Jimmy Choo Mischa 85 Sandals and Jimmy Choo Callie Clutch Bag offer a refined touch to your night ensemble that will take you through cocktails and celebrations. Striking that perfect mix between elegant and effortless can be quite tricky.
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The Eskapoo is a combination of the American Eskimo Dog and the Poodle. Both have a history of being excellent companion dogs and are very affectionate.
They love being around small children and large families and are not known for aggressive behavior.
Both the American Eskimo Dog and the Poodle have developed a reputation as show dogs which gives the Eskapoo a rich heritage and a poised demeanor.
The American Eskimo Dog has an interesting history. It was originally bred in Germany as a small companion dog. They came in two sizes; standard and toy-sized.
In the 19th century, they made their way over towards America and became popular house pets. They were originally called the German Spitz.
However during World War II, when anti-German sentiment was high, Americans changed the dog's name to the American Eskimo Dog.
The Poodle, on the other hand, was developed specifically as a hunting and retrieving dog for the Spanish. However, in the past 200 years, it has become far more of a show dog than anything else.
Although they still have a high level of activity, they don't have the same level of intelligence and the sharp senses that their original ancestors had.
The Poodle also comes in two distinct sizes; standard and toy-sized. The toy-sized Poodle was mainly developed for little children to play with and was favored by Spanish and French royalty.
The hybrid of these two dogs has a very interesting personality. Many times they can be very active and mischievous.
The Eskapoo will need plenty of outdoor activity and will need to be trained at an early age to prevent the formation of bad habits.
Thankfully they are incredibly easy to train as both the American Eskimo Dog and the Poodle are known for being obedient breeds.
Eskapoo Puppies – Before You Buy…
Although they look like innocent little balls of fluff, these dogs can be quite a handful.
If you want a well behaved Eskapoo, then you will need to make sure that your dog is properly trained and that you can spend a lot of time with them, especially in their first year of life.
Along with this, there is some other information that is good for first-time owners to know about. Let's take a look.
What Price are Eskapoo Puppies?
The price for these dogs can vary greatly depending on the breeder you go to.
Traditionally these dogs are bred for wealthy people, and as a result, they can be on the expensive side.
This is mainly due to their Poodle ancestry. Poodles are known for being quite expensive, and many of them can cost up to $4,000.
American Eskimo Dogs, on the other hand, are relatively cheap and can be purchased for about $500, so what you are really paying for is the Poodle bloodline.
If you are vigilant, however, and spend some time looking around, then you can probably find a deal on a cute Eskapoo puppy for around $1,300.
How to Find Reputable Eskapoo Breeders?
When you are looking for a dog that is as expensive as the Eskapoo, then you will want to make sure that the breeder has the appropriate papers.
Although this is a hard dog to fake, shady breeders have been known to lie about the history of the parent dogs.
Sometimes you will find dishonest breeders who will try to pass the parents off as famous show dogs.
However, when you do a little bit of digging into their history, you will find that they are not as special as the breeder makes them out to be.
Your best bet to finding an authentic Eskapoo is to look online for a small-scale breeder.
3 Little-known facts about Eskapoo puppies
- Eskapoos are very easy to train, and will gladly learn about any trick that you may want to teach them.
- These puppies need a lot of love and attention. Forming close bonds with them during their first year of life is very important if you want them to be happy and obedient.
- Eskapoos do not do very well in isolated environments. It's a good idea to always keep them in the company of other people or animals if you have a busy life.
Physical Traits of the Eskapoo
These dogs are generally on the smaller side, but it can vary depending on how big their parent breeds are.
Traditionally they follow after the Poodle and almost all of their physical traits, but they tend to have the playful attitude of the American Eskimo Dog.
From the outside, they look exactly like miniature Poodles. One of the key differences, however, is in the ears.
The Eskapoo inherits its ears from the American Eskimo Dog. They are usually short and triangular and are very expressive.
Whenever they are happy, the ears will go straight up in the air, and whenever they are content, they're yours will hang by their head in a relaxed manner.
The Eskapoo has a very expressive face as well. Whereas Poodles tend to maintain a straight face, these little Eskapoos will let you know exactly how they feel at all times of the day.
Their fur is usually very long and has a wavy texture to it. Poodles have very curly hair, and the American Eskimo Dog is known for having long and straight hair, so the Eskapoo falls right in between these two.
How Big is a Full-Grown Eskapoo?
This is entirely dependent upon the size of the parents. Both the Poodle and the American Eskimo Dog come in two different sizes; standard and toy-sized.
Most of the time, however, the standard sized dogs are used to breed the hybrid Eskapoo. This dog still usually comes out on the smaller side.
It is rare to see anEskapoo that weighs more than 25 pounds, and they usually tend to hover around the 20-pound range. Looking at their height, these dogs are usually 15 to 18 inches tall.
What is the Life Expectancy of the Eskapoo?
These dogs have an average life expectancy of about 15 years. This is common when looking at most Poodle crossbreeds.
On the lower end of the scale, they have been known to pass away around 12 years old, but it is far more common for them to live a few years longer.
If this dog is kept in good condition and it's fed a very clean diet, then it may even live to be 18 years old.
Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Eskapoo
These dogs are very intelligent. The American Eskimo Dog has traditionally been used in American circuses because of their ability to learn new tricks without a lot of extra work.
They have great memories as well, which aids their natural learning ability. These intelligence traits were passed down to the Eskapoo, which makes it a very playful and easy to train the dog.
However, it's intelligence can often lead to being a very mischievous dog. It's important to train your Eskapoo when they are little puppies.
If you wait till they are fully grown, then you will run into problems with them being rebellious.
They need to know that you are the boss, and they need to respect when you tell them not to do something.
They're very sociable dogs, and enjoy spending time with people and other animals. It's a good idea to take them out to a public dog park at least once a week where they can play with other dogs.
They do not do well and isolation, which means that if you work a lot or go to the school that this is probably not the right dog for you.
The Eskapoo is a very mild-tempered dog for the most part. They get along great with kids, which makes them a great family dog.
As long as they are well-trained, you won't have to worry about them messing up your house or bothering your other pets. They have been known to bark at the mailman a lot, however.
They get excited when they see new visitors, and this can sometimes come off as aggressive behavior, but that is the furthest thing from the truth.
The Eskapoo's Diet
These dogs are relatively small, and as such, they do not need a whole lot of food.
Usually, 1 or 2 cups of food a day are enough to keep them happy and satisfied.
It's best to divide this up into three separate feeding times throughout the day; breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
How Much Exercise Does an Eskapoo Need?
Even though the Eskapoo is a small dog, it still needs quite a bit of exercise. You must take this dog out for at least an hour every day so that they can get fresh air and exercise.
If you don't allow these dogs to get their natural energy out, then they will release it on the inside of your house, which can be disastrous.
Eskapoo Health and Conditions
The Eskapoo leads a relatively healthy life, but when they are middle-aged, you will need to start taking them to the vet more regularly.
As they get older, it is common for them to develop Hip Dysplasia and problems with their sights and hearing as well.
Final Thoughts on the Eskapoo
If you want a great all-around family dog, then the Eskapoo will bring lots of joy into your family. They can be very fun dogs as well.
If you start training them as puppies, they can be taught to do just about any trick in the book.
Your Eskapoo will be a loving, affectionate companion to everybody in your home, and will get along great with any other pets that you may have.
- Eskapoo Puppies – Before You Buy…
- Physical Traits of the Eskapoo
- Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Eskapoo
- The Eskapoo's Diet
- Eskapoo Health and Conditions
- Final Thoughts on the Eskapoo

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There's a running joke in the sports world that when a player is holding out for a better contract, and they say "it's not about the money," that means it's totally about the money. But when successful companies focus on recognizing and rewarding their top employees, it seems that experts agree it's not about the money.
In a recent whitepaper from the Incentive Research Foundation, they conducted an intensive study of the 10 things that top performing companies do differently. They found that among the best of the best, things like smart budgeting, strong support, advanced analytics and innovative design are all important factors. But among the top performing companies – defined as those that have high revenues, good growth, excellent customer ratings and excellent employee ratings – the most important thing they do well is treat their own people right.
From the study, the top factor in company success is "They have a strong belief in non-cash rewards and recognition."
"When asked about their attitudes toward non-cash rewards and recognition, respondents at top performing companies were—across 11 metrics—significantly more likely to strongly agree with the benefits of non-cash rewards," the study summary noted. "Notably, top performing companies were over 20% more likely to assert that their non-cash reward programs were effective recruitment, retention, and engagement tools. Top performing companies were also over 30% more likely to believe that their non-cash reward and recognition programs effectively influence behavior."
IRF did a deep dive into successful companies to compile the study, reviewing more than 900 entities and selecting just over 300 of them for inclusion. The standards were strict. To be included companies needed $100 million of more in revenue, a revenue growth or stock price grown of greater than 5 percent, a customer retention rate of better than 90 percent or customer satisfaction of greater than 90 percent (along with a new customer acquisition rate of 5 percent or better), and employee satisfaction ratings of 90 percent or better.
The study found that top companies do things dramatically differently for their employees in terms of non-cash rewards and recognition. It echoes the mantra of countless RPI members about the growing importance of creative and consistent employee recognition, especially in this job market where attracting and retaining top talent has rarely been more challenging and important.
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Mid-January Argentina Rain Chance
Another rain prospect is indicated for some key growing areas of Argentina over the next five days. The most likely areas to get the rainfall are northern Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, and Cordoba. Showers and thunderstorms bringing the moisture have the highest likelihood of forming on Saturday, Jan. 13. This would be an important development, because hot and dry conditions have been prominent during this week. Temperatures have been in the mid-90s to low 100s Fahrenheit (33-38 Celsius) over almost all of central Argentina.
Not all areas have rainfall indicated. Southern Buenos Aires and La Pampa, as we have seen before, are likely to get shortchanged by the developing rainfall. This southern sector of Argentina's crop country is the area where some crop losses can be expected due to continued deficits of rainfall and episodes of hot weather. However, these are not major production areas.
Farther north, weather conditions remain favorable throughout most of Brazil. It is a little dry in parts of the far southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, but not dry enough to be of any major concern as no hot weather has developed along with some increase in showers and thunderstorms expected during the next five days. Elsewhere, moisture conditions are quite favorable across Parana and central Brazil. Some producers would like to see less rain in the coming weeks as early crops begin to be harvested. Due to the late planting due to early dryness and the current wet pattern the harvest is expected to be slow.
In other crop weather developments, the outlook for second-crop corn (safrinha) in central Brazil is uncertain. You could look on the positive side and say the rainy season will extend further into the fall season than normal due to La Nina, in which case the crop could be quite good. However, one could also take the stance that, on the negative side, a later soybean harvest in central Brazil, coupled with a normal or early end to the rainy season, could put significant stress on the crop with some producers opting not to plant safrinha corn.
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Palace supports proposal for drug testing among Grade 4 students and up
Malacanang expressed support on Thursday on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency's ( PDEA) proposal for mandatory drug testing for Grade 4 students and up.
This was after the Social Weather Stations survey showed that 51 percent of the Filipinos agree to mandatory drug testing among those children under such bracket.
"I think that's a good idea because at least the parents will know whether or not their children are addicted or being used in the drug industry," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a press briefing.
Panelo, also the chief presidential legal counsel, said there is no need to amend Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 in order to conduct drug testing to children from Grade 4 or children about nine to 10 years old.
"I don't think there is a need for that, because that is for the benefit of the family, I think all parents would welcome that. I will welcome it as a parent," he said.
Under RA 9165, among those subjected to undergo drug testing are students of secondary and tertiary school.
The conduct of drug testing on them should be in random and pursuant to related rules and regulations as contained in the school's student handbook and with notice to the parents.
If the drug test would be conducted among the children, he said the basis would be the "parens patriae doctrine...that the state is responsible for the safety of the citizens in a country."
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Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar read out a message offering tribute and condolences to the family members of the martyrs of the attack. Nine people were killed and over 15 injured in the attack.
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Alexandre Vauthier, the young French haute couturier has begun to gather quite the cult following amongst fans of all ages. There's something about his sartorial brew makes haute couture feel now, connected to the pop cultural zeitgeist and thus incredibly alive. It's no wonder then that Roisin Murphy, Rihanna, Beth Ditto and Kylie have worn his designs on red carpets, record sleeves and at live events - this is diva-wear. Outfits to choose when you're feeling larger than life. Vauthier used to assist Thierry Mugler so one can already imagine the kind of confidence this couturier proposes for the modern woman via his designs.
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History Happy Hour – part 2
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The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. Isaiah 35:1-2
On this the fourth Sunday of Advent and the Eve of the Nativity of the Lord, our prayer is that you realize the awesome gift God has given you through the birth of His Son. God loved you so much that He did not want sin to separate you from Him. He sent His beloved Son to die in your place so that you could spend eternity with Him. Spend time today contemplating all the Lord has done for you through this gift. May your heart be filled with joy at the coming of the Christ Child!


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TATA SIA Airlines, known by the brand name Vistara, is a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines.
Blaze to Brilliance
In 2013, two legendary brands, namely, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, decided to fulfil a long-cherished shared dream to bring forth a distinguished flying experience to air travellers in India. With its strong historical ties to the civil aviation sector, the Tata Group had long wished to re-enter the aviation sector. Both the Tata group and Singapore Airlines were also firm believers in the growth potential of the Indian aviation sector and hence tried to enter the market in the past; first, in 1994 by setting up a joint venture to start an airline in India and then in 2000, teaming up to purchase stakes in Air India. However, after the lifting of foreign investment restrictions in 2012, the partners once again sought approval for a tie-up which was given in October 2013. On November 5, 2013, Vistara's holding company, TATA SIA Airlines Limited, was incorporated. With the achievement of this key milestone, Vistara is now a reality painting the Indian skies with its new livery colours.
Faith Factor
When Tata and Singapore Airlines came together, the common goal was to provide Indian customers a memorable and personalized flying experience that blends Tata and SIA's service excellence and legendary hospitality. This common goal led to the birth of a new brand 'Vistara' which means 'limitless expanse'. Vistara offers three distinct cabin classes to provide a personalised seamless service, which is thoughtfully delivered. The aircraft cabin has been thoughtfully designed to provide a conducive and pleasant environment for both business and leisure travellers. Regardless of which cabin class one chooses to travel, the brand strives to ensure that they experience an enjoyable flight and arrive at their destination feeling relaxed.
Engagement that Enthralls
Tata and Singapore Airlines are partners, both from a shareholding perspective and also in their ambition of wanting to deliver a level of customer focus and quality of service that does not exist in the Indian aviation industry today. Tata Sons holds 51% stake whereas Singapore Airlines owns 49% stake in the joint venture.
In a short span of 18 months, Vistara has rapidly expanded its footprint both in terms of network and service proposition. Vistara now serves 18 destinations including Port Blair with over 400 flights weekly which will increase to 500 weekly by the end of this year. The destinations served are Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Goa, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Srinagar, Jammu, Kochi, Chandigarh, Kolkata and will soon commence operations in Port Blair with effect from September 30, 2016. Vistara has already flown more than 2 million happy customers within this short span of time.
Brand Promise
Vistara believes in upholding the highest ethical standards .With a commitment to fleet modernization, product and service innovation and market leadership, the Airline quickly distinguishes itself as a world-class carrier.
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Tata Sons holds 51% stake whereas Singapore Airlines owns 49% stake in the joint venture.
Vistara offers three distinct cabin classes to provide a personalised seamless service.


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|A little snitch of cookie dough is always a good idea.
Then, the kind and cheery cashier held my old receipt and the receipt from the return together, grabbed a stapler, and did the deed. Did she line the corners up nicely? Uh-uh. Did she make sure the edges were lined up so that the receipts would fold nicely and fit in my wallet without sticking up too much? Nope. Just stapled those babies right together with the corners going all over the place like it didn't even matter.
Silently. Freaking. Out.
Oh, me? No, of course not. I'm totally chill.
Pah. Yeah right.
I humor myself into thinking that I'm some happy-go-lucky gal just bouncing my way through life, going with the flow, letting the little things roll off me.
Then somebody hands me two receipts stapled together all crooked and I'm beside myself. "What on earth am I supposed to do with this?"
2. It's like the receipt incident was some precursor to the other thing that happened today that I ended up not having any control over and it drove me bonkers. So much so that I called once, then made Bryan call, then called back again. It was a little thing. And it didn't matter. But it drove me crazy.
3. I don't know how to say this without sounding lame and totally blowing my cover, but, man, I get stressed about Brown Bag.
I stress about decorations. I stress about not having enough people come. I stress about sounding like I don't know what I'm doing.
And then people see me and say, "You're Katie, right?" Uhh... yeah. "You're the one who does the Brown Bag nights?" Uhh... yeah. (But please, I promise I shower before those. I just look really gross today. If I had known someone was going to identify me as that Katie Lewis I would have put on some mascara or something.)
"That's so cool!"
I myself still can't believe how many times this little scenario has actually happened. Though they seem not to notice my not-showeredness, which is nice.
But the thing that really gets me is the number of times since the first Brown Bag last month I've heard people tell me that I am "so put together" or that I'm "totally on top of things."
Don't get me wrong. I'm totally flattered. And of course I always bask in it in the moment. Who wouldn't?
But later, when I'm on my own again and thinking, I can't help but cringe. Me? Put together? Totally on top of things? Ha. If only wishing made it so.
Still, hearing nice things like this makes me feel some urgency to live up to peoples' beliefs of the kind of person I am. Which made a couple nights ago that much more nerve-wracking.
Earlier in the day I had designed some simple patterns. The plan was to use them for the Brown Bag project in December. But, of course, I wanted to try them all out ahead of time to make sure they'd work. And I needed to have some samples to show off at the upcoming November Brown Bag.
First try: craft fail. But it was the first try. So that's a fluke, right? No big deal.
Second try: craft fail. But in a totally different way. Grr.
Third and fourth and fifth and sixth trys: fail, fail, fail, and mega super fail.
Just for the record, I really didn't cry. Which was big of me.
3. Turned off the sewing machine. Walked upstairs. Took a deep breath. I'll think of something else.
2. I let it drop. We went to the movies. We had fun.
1. You know what? I folded it up and put it in my wallet anyway.


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State Grants Seed Reading Programs in Conn.
This year, teachers in Middletown, Conn., are learning how to improve their students' literacy skills at a new district training center.
Meanwhile, in Bridgeport, 10 schools are each getting an extra teacher trained in First Steps, a popular strategy for reading instruction. And more than 600 elementary school pupils in New Haven are attending Saturday classes on reading and writing--an innovation that's coming to Waterbury next month.
Myriad reading-improvement efforts are blossoming in Connecticut's city schools, a year after the state seeded them with a new grants program. Vowing to be remembered as "the reading governor," John G. Rowland, the state's Republican chief executive, called for setting aside $10 million a year to help students deemed most at risk bring their literacy skills up to par early in their educational careers. Before passing the measure, the legislature nearly doubled that investment to $19.5 million for the current fiscal year.
Leaping at a chance offered by the targeted funds, urban districts in the Constitution State have begun or expanded programs that offer more professional development to teachers and more instructional time to students. If successful, the state hopes those efforts will tackle one of the most vexing challenges for schools in Connecticut: the persistent performance gap between rich and poor districts.
"This gives us the resources we need at the right level," said Jim Betz, who directs state and federal grant programs for the 22,000-student Bridgeport schools. "If we can address this at the primary grades, we're going to solve the literacy problem."
Learning Disparities
Among the wealthiest states in the country, Connecticut benefits from a nationally recognized student-assessment system and rigorous teaching standards. But its urban schools contend with some of the nation's most entrenched pockets of poverty.
So while 68 percent of the state's 4th graders scored at least at the "basic" level on the reading section of the 1994 National Assessment of Educational Progress, just 45 percent of its urban students met that mark. Somewhat more encouraging, results from the state's own reading assessment released last week showed the percentage of 6th graders in the state's most urban districts who met the state's goal for literacy rose from 23 in the last school year to 26 this school year. But that's still less than half the statewide percentage of children who met that goal.
Over the long run, the disparities have helped prompt a continuing desegregation lawsuit and a series of legal challenges over school funding. ("Connecticut Lawsuits Revisit Familiar Debates," Sept. 23, 1998.)
Against that backdrop, Mr. Rowland announced a major initiative aimed at early reading intervention last year. The result was the Early Reading Success Grant Program for the state's 14 poorest school systems.
To receive funding, each district was required to draft a three-year plan for improving reading from kindergarten through grade 3. Though the money also can be used more generally to lower class sizes in the early grades and to expand all-day kindergarten, at least half has to go toward "intensive reading intervention."
A status report presented to the state school board last week points out the need for continued aid so that more schools can hire additional reading teachers and expand after-school and summer programs. The state government, which runs on a biennial budget, already has allotted a $500,000 increase over the current funding to $20 million for the new fiscal year that starts July 1.
Saturday Academies
The grant program earns high marks from many urban administrators, who say that when money isn't targeted for special purposes, its impact often gets diluted. "Most of the dollars we fight for are general education dollars, and we spend them however we can," said Reginald R. Mayo, the superintendent of the 20,000-student New Haven system.
The bulk of New Haven's $2.5 million grant went toward the new Saturday Academy the district launched in December. Although none are required to do so, some 600 children in grades 2-4 now attend the extra day of classes, which is geared toward the state's assessments and focuses on reading, writing, and mathematics. "We decided it's time to stop, take a break, and give them the time they're going to need," Mr. Mayo explained.
Many of those students, the district expects, will continue on into the system's summer school programs, which have been honed to focus more on literacy. Although state law doesn't allow schools to mandate attendance at such extra sessions, New Haven will start wielding a powerful new incentive this year. Any student who hasn't mastered the basics by the end of the 3rd grade will be strongly encouraged to attend the summer program as a last-ditch effort to gain the needed skills before being retained a grade.
The 15,000-student Waterbury district will similarly cajole about 600 students in grades K-3 to attend its new Saturday Academy focused on literacy, which kicks off next month. A $2 million Early Reading Success grant let the district hire the 60 educators needed to keep the program's pupil-teacher ratio down to 10-to-1. There, too, the Saturday classes will flow into summer school for students still unable to read at grade level. Without the summer sessions, school officials fear students might lose whatever gains they make during the year.
"For the most part, from July to August they're not involved in learning, so there's no continuity," said Paul V. Sequeira, the district's assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. "So why not keep them in school?"
Time for Teachers
Bridgeport is using part of its $3 million grant to train 10 elementary school teachers in the First Steps program, which was developed in Australia. Each is being assigned to one school to help teachers of grades K-3 work the approach into their instruction.
"We often train teachers and ask them to implement [a new approach] the next day, and it doesn't happen," Mr. Betz said. "These [newly trained educators] will actually work with teachers in the classroom until they are very comfortable with these strategies."
Although the grants have taken vastly different forms in the districts, state officials say the program has focused Connecticut's urban schools on a single important goal.
"People could look at this and say, 'It's basic stuff and should be going on all the time,' " said Anne Druzolowski, who manages the program for the state education department. "And the fact is that it was being done in some of the districts, but in dribs and drabs. This brings an importance in each of the districts to reading."
Ms. Druzolowski expects the state's commitment to continue. "This is such a hot topic, and it is truly needed," she said.
Vol. 18, Issue 22, Pages 12, 16Published in Print: February 10, 1999, as State Grants Seed Reading Programs in Conn.
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The Republican National Committee just unveiled a new website, LyinComey.com, to counter whatever allegations the former FBI director levels against President Donald Trump in his new book, which goes on sale next week. As CNN reports, the RNC is also buying digital ads and sending talking points sent to GOP politicians. This counter-information campaign is a sign of how worried Republicans are about Comey's potential to inflict political damage—and is wholly unconvincing.
For example, the RNC's Comey site says that he "stated under oath that he never posed as an anonymous source to leak information to the press," then notes that he "later testified that he 'asked a friend of [his] to share the content of the memo with a reporter.'" The presentation makes these two factual statements seem contradictory when they're not. Comey testified in a May 3, 2017, congressional hearing that he had never been an anonymous source; he told lawmakers the following June that he sent his bombshell memos to The New York Times through an intermediary only after his May 9 ouster.
Those memos laid the groundwork for allegations that Trump obstructed justice by firing the FBI director. "Comey may use his book tour to push the phony narrative that President Trump obstructed the Russia investigation," the website warns, citing Comey's testimony last June in which he said Trump never ordered him to halt the Russia investigation. The framing is somewhat misleading, since legal experts believe the obstruction question instead revolves around Comey's firing itself.
The website's release comes after Comey taped an interview with ABC News that's set to air on Sunday night. Axios quoted an unnamed source present during the interview who said that Comey "answered every question" posed to him. Hopefully that means he'll respond to genuine lines of criticism against him, including his decision to investigate both Hillary Clinton and the Trump campaign during the 2016 election but only discuss one of those investigations in public.


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Been pretty depressed of late, despite new meds my shrinkologist put me on, counseling, a fun job, and healthy family. Well, a wife that's puking because she's pregnant, and a daughter who is coughing at night, but pretty healthy. Then one of my crowns fell out, and I had to go to the dentist, and found out the bill might exceed $1500 to get a new one if I so needed. (I didn't opt for dental insurance — my bad.)
Well, I went today, and man, if that laughing gas doesn't just change my whole outlook on life. WHEW! Good stuff.
I had to ask them to gas me, which seems wimpy, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
I tried to think how I would describe the experience while I was going through it — it was a little familiar, as I'd done it before, but it was SO GREAT. It was like a reminder that there is such a thing as happiness in the world. (Poor Rebecca — she was sad to hear that it took a drug high to give that to me, but I'm still just seeing the bright side of this experience. Not to mention looking forward to two more visits before my crown is totally finished. Yay!)
The tingling started in my feet, then in my hands — then, when I tried to talk to answer the question "Are you feeling it yet," I found that, yes, in fact, I sure was. Whoo-boy.
They started prodding around in there, and it was like I was in a different world. No, it was like I was at the controls of a giant Robotech robot, peering out at the technicians through the windshield, but feeling no more pain than the driver of a car might when getting the oil changed.
I was enjoying it, and ENJOYING enjoying it. I flashed back to getting my wisdom teeth removed, when I thought that if I inhaled any more gas I'd actually die — that's how separated I felt from my body, so I started breathing through my mouth — and, though I seriously doubt I could get overdosed on N20 while under the direct attention of two trained professionals, I still thought it might be possible.
And man, if the road to the Spirit World felt like that — that good, I mean — then sorry, family! I love you, but I gotta go towards the light, a'ight?
I'm not proud of that, but I'm just saying it's how I felt.
I was getting loopier and loopier, and didn't want to come down at all — but I did worry I'd lose the ability to spit when they said spit and open when they said open. (That later became moot when they actually snapped some thingy on my lip that held the rest of the mouth out of the way while working on the tooth.) I was having trouble keeping my eyes open, and when I did, everything was out of focus. Well, not everything. Just the fire sprinkler in the ceiling. I exerted myself to look left and right, and those seemed focused enough — enough, but not great — but that sprinkler was just impossible to get a bead on. What did I care. I was high as a kite and loving it.
So, the assistant said she needed my help to take an X-ray. DAMN! Like the phone ringing when you're almost asleep. (And though she said that, and I could hear it, it was like I was doing all my thinking through a brain filled with peanut butter.) She wanted me to hold the film in place with my right hand.
Mr. Hand wasn't very cooperative. "Are you okay?" she asked (or something like that). I sadly confessed. "Gas might be too high," I said, disheartened that I needed to come down some.
"Should I turn it down some?" she asked. She was making this hard on me.
"Prob'ly," I slurred. "Your call."
She turned it down some, and I was able to get Mr. Hand to hold the film in place for the X-ray.
As I came down, I also noticed why I had trouble seeing the sprinkler. The gas mask over my nose was obstructing the view! Duh.
Maybe I'm an addict in the making. But I'd get a cleaning every month if they'd gas me for it.
Anyway, just tasting happiness helped me to be happier when I came down — I just needed proof that my math was wrong, that there WAS in fact joy in the world, even if, in this case, that joy was chemically induced.


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Tilly's Expects Continuing Teen Retail Challenges
Thursday, March 20, 2014
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Irvine-based Tilly's Inc. shares were trading down on Thursday afternoon, a day after the retailer said it expects business to be tough in the current quarter.
Tilly's shares were off 4% to a market value of $344.56 million.
The company operates a chain of nearly 200 stores selling clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by action sports, music and art.
Tilly's said it expects "volatile and weak traffic trends and a highly promotional environment in teen retail" to continue for its current quarter. It said it expects comparable store sales for the period to be down in the mid-single digits.
The company projected net income for the current quarter in the range of flat to $1.14 million. That's down from the $2.3 million it reported a year ago and off from the $2.56 million analysts had projected.
Tilly's did not provide revenue guidance. Analysts expect net sales of $118.67 million.
The guidance followed results for the quarter ended Feb. 1 that included net income of $5.4 million, edging past the $5.12 million Wall Street analysts expected.
February quarter revenue fell less than 1% to $139.9 million, slightly higher than the $139.75 million analysts projected.
Quarterly same-store sales were off 4.9%.
"While fourth-quarter results were as expected, we are not satisfied with this level of financial performance," said Tilly's President and Chief Executive Daniel Griesemer in a statement. "I am, however, pleased with how we navigated the challenging retail environment, which reflects the disciplined execution by our team."
Tilly's had full-year net sales of $495.8 million, up 6.1%.
The company's net income fell to $18.1 million for the fiscal year, compared to $23.9 million a year ago.
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Spatial Data Science & Technology Major
During the COVID-19 outbreak and campus shutdown, the Undergraduate Advisor Leslie McLees will be available via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. If you would like the opportunity to have a video conference you can set up a time via email.
Requirements for the B.S. in Spatial Data Science & Technology
The Spatial Data Science & Technology major (SDS) requires a minimum of 48 credits in Geography and Computer Science. At least 9 courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade of C- or better is required for any course applied towards the major, and a GPA of 2.25 is required in courses used for the major. There is no option for a minor with this program.
All Geography majors seeking a B.S. degree will be required to complete any math sequence that satisfies the University's math requirement for a B.S. degree. Math classes must be passed with a grade of at least C- or P. For students in the SDS major, we recommend a computer programming sequence. You can double dip courses between the SDS major and the requirements for a Bachelor's of Science.
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Below is a four-year plan roadmap for SDS majors (click to enlarge). It includes not just courses, but other ways of gaining experience to ready you for your post-graduate plans, no matter if or how they change. (pdf available here)
1. Compulsory Courses (4 courses, 16 credits)
These courses will provide foundational skills, concepts, and critical thinking abilities. Some of the introductory courses, such as GEOG 481, are pre-requisites for more advanced courses. Students are not required to complete these before moving to elective courses (except where pre-requisites are required).
- GEOG 181: Our Digital Earth
- GEOG 281: The World & Big Data
- CIS 122: Introduction to Programming
- GEOG 481: GIScience I
2. Elective courses (8 courses, 32 credits)
Rather than adopting a series of specializations, the electives component will remain flexible. Students should meet with the Undergraduate Advisor upon declaring the SDS major to work out a series of courses that best fit student needs and employment aspirations.
- GEOG 482: GIScience II
- GEOG 485: Remote Sensing I
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- GEOG 490: Special Topics in GIScience*
- GEOG 491: Advanced GIS & Python
- GEOG 493: Advanced Cartography
- GEOG 494: Spatial Analysis
- GEOG 495: Geographic Data Analysis
- GEOG 496: Location-Aware Systems
- GEOG 498: Geospatial Project Design
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- GEOG XX: 300 or 400-level course not listed above**
- CIS XX: 400-level course not listed above**
* Special Topics includes courses that will be offered less frequently but will also qualify for credit when offered under the course number GEOG 490. This includes Web Mapping, Server GIS, Qualitative Spatial Reasoning, and Spatial Simulation.
** GEOG courses below 481 are NOT automatically counted for this major. In some cases, we may allow them if they are a field you wish to specialize in. In addition, while some CIS electives may count for this major, not all are appropriate. You MUST consult the SDS advisor to see if courses not on this list can count as an SDS elective.
The SDS faculty have created sample elective pathways to help guide students to choose elective courses that best suit their goals. These samples are based on the courses that alumni have taken and the jobs they achieved after graduation. These include a Cartographic Editor for National Geographic, a GIS Specialist for Apple, Inc., a Masters of Science Student at UCLA, and a Scientist for the Bureau of Reclamation. A blank map will allow you to brainstorm your career goals and make your own map, with the help of an advisor.
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Spatial Data Science and Technology is well-suited to be combined with another major. At only 48 credits it can be completed within about two years along with other coursework. For example, you could double major in SDS and Geography for a total of 78 credits. However, SDS would also complement other interests and majors that you may have, including Computer Science, Planning and Public Policy Management, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Journalism, Business, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Economics, and much more. Spatial Data Science and Technology major provides theoretical depth in spatial concepts and analysis in addition to the application of technology. Once you begin to understand the power of spatial data analysis, you will be able to combine that perspective to anything you want!
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8 mistakes to avoid in an online job interview
(MoneyWatch) Ever had an online video interview as part of a job search? Chances are that if you haven't, you will soon. Every day, more recruiters are using this tool to save time and money.
But because pitching their credentials by computer is new for many job seekers, mistakes are common. Here are eight things you'll want to avoid in order to present yourself onscreen as a capable candidate:
Not setting the stage. Whether you're in a home office or in a studio apartment, the background your interviewer sees needs to look as professional as possible. A cluttered space is a strike against you before you even open your mouth. "You'll be painting a picture of a disorganized person who lets things pile up," says Bill Horne of William Warren Consulting.
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Failing to ask if the connection is clear. Avoid technical difficulties by immediately asking if your interviewer can hear and see you clearly. "It is in your best interest not to proceed if technical difficulties present themselves as the interviewer will be challenged in focusing on your responses and it has the potential to reflect poorly on you," says Lynda Zugec, managing director at The Workforce Consultants. If needed, ask to quickly reboot the connection.
Watching yourself instead of the interviewer. Look directly into the camera instead of at your interviewer on the screen or at your image. This will create direct eye contact. For some candidates, the urge to watch themselves is too strong, and it becomes a distraction for both parties. "If you can't get used to seeing your image as you talk, turn off the two-[way] shot," suggests career expert Nicole Williams, founder of Works by Nicole Williams.
Having bad posture. Your posture should convey that you are relaxed yet attentive. So lean in ever-so-slightly, but don't crowd the camera (and in turn, the interviewer), warns Kendall Slagle, public relations manager at online coupon publisher Vertive. "Do not sit too close to the camera, and sit up straight."
Talking over your interviewer. Connection delays make this an easy mistake to commit, and it can make for an uncomfortable conversation. "Wait for the interviewer to stop speaking before you answer. This also gives you a few seconds to think about what you want to say before you speak," says attorney and consultant Jessica Silverstein, founder of Attorneys Counsel NY.
Forgetting to smile? Since you're speaking to a computer, it can be tempting to act like a robot. And that's not going to help you sell yourself. "The candidate's face is the only window that the interviewer has to their personality," notes Christy Grimste, director of teacher placement firm Educators Overseas. The fix is simple: "Put a sticky note above the computer reminding [you] to smile."
Repeatedly touching your face. We all touch our faces throughout the day, but when someone is staring directly at you, it becomes more obvious and unsettling. "Be mindful of your self-touching, such as itching your nose or touching your hair, as it can make you appear nervous or uncertain -- the last thing you want in a Skype interview, where the viewing window is so small," says communication expert Wayne Soares.
Sitting in a dark room or area. Your interviewer wants to see you in order to "meet" you. Otherwise, they would've asked you for a phone interview. "If your lighting is too dark, the interviewer will not get a clear picture of who you are and might be distracted," says Amanda Guaralski, president of bizMe Consulting. It's a good idea to practice a Skype interview just like you would any other. Your practice interviewer can alert you to any issues they perceive, lighting or otherwise.
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Veteran Navigators hired through $1.35 million partnership grant
are helping connect veterans, service members and their families to
health services and programs in communities throughout New Jersey
Forum brings together care providers and military leaders to
raise awareness about managing the complexity of veteran health
PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) and United Health Foundation
brought together health professionals and military leaders today to
raise awareness about the complexities of managing veterans' health and
examine ways to improve access to care through innovative partnerships
and community engagement.
The forum, "Managing the Complexity of Veteran Health: Serving
Those Who Have Served," highlighted a $1.35 million partnership
between NJHA's Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) and United
Health Foundation to bolster veteran health programs, including the
hiring of additional Veteran Navigators to facilitate access to
high-quality, community-based mental health, behavioral health and
supportive services for veterans and military families in underserved
areas of the state.
"Veterans and military families face unique health needs, and it is
often a challenge for them to access the care and programs that help
ensure they receive quality care," said Betsy Ryan, president and CEO of
the New Jersey Hospital Association. "This partnership with United
Health Foundation is providing valuable resources that are helping raise
awareness and improving the health and wellness of our veterans and
service members."
According to the National Institutes of Health, military service members
and veterans face health issues differently than civilians. The
stressors of being in combat, combined with being separated from family,
can put service members and veterans at risk for mental health problems.
These include anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance
abuse and depression that, in extreme circumstances, can lead to
suicide. According to a
study commissioned by the Military Officers Association of America
(MOAA) and United Health Foundation, there is a preparedness gap among
most community-based mental health providers in being able to take care
of the special needs of military veterans and their families.
Through its partnership with United Health Foundation, NJHA is using a
peer-to-peer model with Veteran Navigators to connect with their fellow
service members to facilitate access to the care that veterans and their
families need.
"The work of NJHA is improving access to care for veterans and military
members," said New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno. "NJHA's partnership
with United Health Foundation is the type of public-private approach
that will make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, particularly
those with the greatest needs."
"Helping veterans and their families with support to improve their
quality of life is mission critical," said Michael Cunniff, Adjutant
General, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. "Our
service members, veterans and their families often face unique
challenges to care including having access to care providers who
understand their specific needs. By raising awareness and having
veterans engage directly with service members and their families, we are
helping improve their personal health and recovery."
During the forum, guest speakers discussed important health topics
facing veterans and military service members including military culture,
injury and recovery programs, PTSD, suicide prevention and navigating
the VA system, among others. NJHA provided an overview and update on how
the organization is working collaboratively with other partners in the
state to implement a comprehensive model to close the gap between care
providers and veterans through efforts that increase awareness of
available support, and improve skills of mental health professionals in
addressing veteran-specific issues and needs.
U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur (NJ-3) praised the work on behalf of veterans
and service members. "I applaud the work of all of the organizations
gathered today for this important forum that is raising awareness about
improving care for our veterans and service members who have sacrificed
so much for our nation. Our freedom endures because of the men and women
in uniform who defend it. As they come home, we must serve them as well
as they've served us, and connect our troops with the programs and care
they need."
The Veteran Navigators, along with the entire project team at NJHA, are
being cross-trained in Mental Health First Aid, Health Coaching and
supplemental topics with an opportunity to become Certified Prevention
Specialists to help meet the unique needs of military service members
and their families.
"This partnership between NJHA and United Health Foundation is helping
to ensure that our military men and women understand the programs and
services available to them to improve their care and quality of life,"
said Heather Cianfrocco, President, Northeast Region, UnitedHealthcare.
"The Veteran Navigators are a critical resource, understanding their
experiences and their needs, and helping to alleviate the stresses that
our nation's service members, veterans and their families endure every
About NJHA and the Health Research & Educational Trust
New Jersey Hospital Association is a healthcare trade organization that
helps hospitals and post-acute care providers deliver affordable,
accessible and quality healthcare to their communities. The Health
Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey is a nonprofit affiliate of
NJHA. It provides leadership and resources to improve the healthcare
delivery system and health of the community. Its mission is to develop
research projects and educational initiatives that promote quality,
affordable and accessible healthcare and raise public and provider
awareness about vital healthcare issues.
About United Health Foundation
Through collaboration with
community partners, grants and outreach efforts, United Health
Foundation works to improve our health system, build a diverse and
dynamic health workforce and enhance the well-being of local
communities. United Health Foundation was established by UnitedHealth
Group (NYSE: UNH) in 1999 as a not-for-profit, private foundation
dedicated to improving health and health care. To date, United Health
Foundation has committed more than $285 million to programs and
communities around the world. We invite you to learn more at www.unitedhealthfoundation.org
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text: Staff Emily Monson, MS, PT Physical Therapist/Practice Owner of Clear Lake PTRS Emily received her Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Physical Therapy program in 2000. She also attended the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Emily opened the Turtle Lake clinic location in 2005 and the Clear Lake clinic location in 2009. She specializes in orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, TMJ dysfunction, and industrial medicine. Her interest in work injury management has provided career development through partnership with regional businesses for onsite prevention services, ergonomic training, safety education, and specialized testing for the injured worker. She is actively involved in her professional organization as a current APTA member and member of the Private Practice Section. She also held a position from 2011-2015 as an editorial board member for Impact Magazine. Emily is a graduate of Clayton High School and now resides in Clear Lake, Wisconsin with her husband and two children. She is an active Business Council member and Lion's Club member. She enjoys coaching volleyball for the Clear Lake District youth programs and in her free time, enjoys running, camping, and spending time with friends and family. She enjoys providing physical therapy to the communities that provided such a helpful experience in her youth. It is her mission to have every patient's rehabilitation experience with CLPTRS be extraordinary. Debbie Cuper, DPT, CLT, Cert.DN, GTS Doctorate of Physical Therapy Certified Lymphedema Therapist Graston Technique Provider Debbie received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 2007. She has past experience in multiple environments as a physical therapist including: outpatient, long term care, transitional care, home health, occupational health, industry PT, traveling PT, and inpatient settings. She is experienced in caring for patients who have goals to improve balance and prevent falls, return to work, improve function after orthopedic surgeries, and return to play after sports injuries. She collaborates with patients to help them learn to walk with prosthetic limbs, increase independence after stroke, recover from traumatic brain injuries, and resolve concussions. Her passion is to reduce musculoskeletal pain especially with manual therapy techniques. She has been treating vertigo for 13 years of practice, and she is able to get patients better efficiently and quickly. She is trained in multiple manual therapy techniques, Graston instrument assisted tissue mobilization, Mulligan techniques, Strain-Counterstrain, Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR), and job site analysis. Debbie works as a pool PT using not only exercise, but also aquatic integration techniques that allow for stretching and manual therapy in water. She is certified in dry needling and uses fine filament needles to treat pain including headaches, back pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, sciatica, leg pain, and plantar fasciitis. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Debbie enjoys volunteering at her church, singing in the choir, teaching Bible School, and cooking with the church basement ladies! Her family includes her husband, Matt who is a farmer and her two children, Anna and John who are both in grade school. Debbie loves theatre, gardening, baking, and farming. Kyle Larson, DPT Doctorate of Physical Therapy My name is Kyle Larson, and I grew up in Clayton, WI where I went to high school and played football, basketball, and baseball. I then played football at UW-Stevens Point and went to graduate school at the College of St. Scholastica for physical therapy. I became interested in physical therapy at a young age after getting injured playing basketball and coming to see TLPTRS. I am very interested in treating all patients with a variety of different presentations and conditions. I enjoy working in the orthopedic field and helping people get back to what they love doing. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, golfing, hunting, and being outside in general. I am happy to be in a position to give back to the community where I am from. Krista Amundsen, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Krista joined Turtle Lake and Clear Lake Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists in October 2010 as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She graduated from Chippewa Valley Technical College with an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy/Applied Science. Over the years Krista has gained experience working with a variety of patients including sports injuries, acute and chronic orthopedics, spine, geriatrics, work injuries, and aquatic therapy. Her true passion is working with the injured athlete as she gets to challenge them in many different ways both physically and mentally. Outside of work Krista enjoys spending time with her husband and children, camping, and watching sports! Tanner Arnold, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Tanner, a Turtle Lake native, joined the CLPTRS in September of 2018 as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Tanner is a 2018 graduate from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI with an Associate of Applied Science – Physical Therapist Assistant Degree. He developed his passion for movement, human performance and helping others reach their highest level of function while closely working with his high school Athletic Trainer and area therapists while he was a multi-sport athlete for Turtle Lake High School competing in football, basketball and baseball. His clinical experience involves working in a TCU hospital setting, skilled nursing and outpatient orthopedics. Clinically, Tanner's true passion lies within the injured athlete, enjoying direct, one-on-one treatment techniques to help assist patients return to peak potential within their desired activities. Tanner, a 2014 Turtle Lake High School graduate, has close ties to the Turtle Lake community, allowing him to have an instant connection to many patients that walk through our doors. Tanner is proud and excited to begin his career with Clear Lake / Turtle Lake Physical Therapy to give back to his local orthopedic community. In his spare time, Tanner is an avid bow hunter during both fall and winter seasons, enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, strength training, camping and anything else that involves moving around and being outdoors. Kay Dorwin, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Kay Dorwin jointed Turtle Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists in February 2007. She graduated from St. Mary's Jr. College (now College of St. Catherine's) in Minneapolis, MN, with an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy. Prior to working here, Kay's work experience includes the Wilder Foundation in St. Paul, MN and the Baldwin Hospital in Baldwin, WI. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, she has experienced working in many different areas including inpatient, outpatients with acute and chronic injuries including orthopedics, sports injuries, spine, wound care, fibromyalgia, and aquatic therapy. She has a special interest in total joint replacements, sports- and work-related injuries. She believes strongly in the importance of patient education and empowering the patient for total wellness. Melissa Waytashek MS, ATC, LAT Melissa joined the Clear Lake and Turtle Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists team as an Athletic Trainer in July, 2012. Along with helping out in the clinics, Melissa provides care to athletes at the Clayton and Clear Lake School Districts. She attends practices throughout the week, covers sporting events and is available for athletes in the clinic environment. Athletes can visit Melissa during the school year on convenient days. Melissa provides care in the areas of injury prevention, management, evaluation, and rehabilitation of the athlete and injured worker. She is also certified through the American Red Cross as a First Aid, AED and CPR instructor. Melissa attended Northland College in Ashland, WI for four years where she played basketball for the Lumber Jills and graduated with a Biology degree and a coaching minor. She then attended graduate school at the College of Saint Scholastica receiving an entry level Master's degree in Athletic Training. Melissa grew up on a small dairy farm in Little Falls, MN. She enjoys playing/watching sports, being outdoors, gardening, baking and being with her pets and friends. She is proud to be part of a great healthcare team! She looks forward to helping patients, opening new opportunities for athletes and patients, and being available for those in need as well as excited to be involved in the community! Dan Sullivan, LAT Dan joined the Clear Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists team as an Athletic Trainer in October, 2018. Dan provides sports medicine services to our area junior and senior high school students as well as onsite industrial medicine services to local industries. He also assists with the daily functions of the athletic training staff. Dan is a graduate of San Jose State University and has been a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer since 2016. He attended California University of Pennsylvania and received his Master's degree in Rehabilitation Sciences in 2018. Here, he also obtained his certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. Dan is originally from Livermore, California where he lived until graduating college and taking a temporary position as an assistant Athletic Trainer for the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. At the university, Dan worked with the football, wrestling, gymnastics, and track teams. His interest in wanting to grow his experience to more diverse populations outside of the college setting led him to pursue a position with Clear Lake Physical Therapy. Here he hopes to gain a greater breadth of knowledge and experience that will help him to advance in the field of sports medicine and excel in the level of service he can provide to those in need. In his personal life, Dan enjoys cooking, gardening, weight lifting/exercising, and hiking through the Wisconsin countryside with his wife. He's excited and glad to be a part of this team. Tina Siebert, Office Manager Tina Siebert joined Turtle Lake Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists in June of 2008 as the Front Desk Coordinator in the Turtle Lake and Clear Lake locations, holding this position for almost 10 years. Exciting changes within the practice allowed her to move into the position of the Office Manager which she currently begin the start of 2018. Tina is a 2004 graduate of Barron High School and attended Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI and graduated as a Certified Medical Assistant in 2006. She has previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie and Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm and as a Certified Medical Assistant in the Anticoagulation Department at Marshfield Clinic. Tina's role at Clear Lake Physical Therapy and Rehab is to maintain general office flow by managing the support staff schedules, training/mentoring staff and assisting the owner in the business financials. She also works alongside the Director of Billing and Reimbursement to ensure proper communication to insurance companies, verification of benefits and authorization, and assists patients with billing and statement questions. It's important to Tina that everyone is satisfied with their experience at Clear Lake Physical Therapy & Rehab specialists, in any way they work with us, so she strives to provide excellent customer service. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, hunting, UTVing, and spending time with her husband and their dogs. Jodi Dressen, Director of Billing and Reimbursement Jodi Dresen is the Director of Billing & reimbursement/Compliance officer for Clear Lake Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists. She has more then 18 years of healthcare management experience specializing in billing and reimbursement strategies for the physical and occupational therapy disciplines. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Parkside with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management. Jodi has been a part of the Clear Lake billing department since opening in 2005. She specializes in Insurance communication with all Insurance companies, ensuring that all services are billed accurately and compliantly, as well as patient account collections and management. Outside of work Jodi enjoys the outdoors, running, biking, camping and being with her children and family. Becky Melton, Front Desk Coordinator Becky joined the team as Front Desk Coordinator in August of 2017. Her education and work history in administration, management and customer service has lead to added responsibility for the practice in medical billing. This added responsibility was implemented with great success in January of 2018. Her work history has included many aspects of the physical therapy private practice environment, starting as a physical therapy aide in 2009 and moving into the Front Desk Coordinator Clinic Manager position in February 2014 at Spooner Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists. In 2016, Becky and her family moved to Cameron WI and joined our clinic in August of 2017. She has a passion for people and providing the best guest experience to our patients. She is a positive person and her goal is to make everyone feel valued, accepted and heard. Her role at the clinic is to maintain the office flow and assist patients with any need! Becky handles the registration, scheduling, insurance communication, assistant to the Director of Billing, accounts receivable and answer any billing questions for the practice. For fun, Becky loves to garden, spend time with family, play with her dog, Stella, and fellowship with her friends and church family. She has 4 children with 2 left at home and loves being a mother and a wife! Katie Winegar, Front Desk Coordinator Katie joined Clear Lake Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists as the Front Desk Coordinator in May 2018. As the front desk coordinator, she handles the registration and scheduling of appointments, works closely with referral sources to ensure a positive relationship, and assisting the providers with patients when needed. Katie is a 2005 graduate of Clear Lake High School and attended WITC-New Richmond while in high school to obtain her Nursing Assistant certification. She worked as a CNA for Golden Age Manor in Amery and the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Katie then attended WITC-New Richmond to receive her Medical Assistant certification in the Spring of 2012, working at the Cumberland Clinic and the Hudson Clinic. Growing up in a family business, Katie has been working in customer service her whole life. Meeting people's needs before they realize it is a specialty of hers. Katie enjoys working with people and putting a smile on their face. Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending her time with her 3 boys, camping and ATVing. Allison Triebold, NASM, RYT-200 My name is Allison Triebold. I grew up on a dairy farm in Clayton and attended UWRF where I earned my bachelor's degree. In the past decade I decided to change my career path, so I returned to school where I obtained my Personal Training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In addition to personal training, I also became certified as a Yoga Instructor and a program called Rock Steady Boxing. I specialize in senior fitness, but have had clients from age 11 to 85 over the past several years. Outside of work, I am the Mom of 2 amazing kids; an 11-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son. I LOVE cooking, listening to my vinyl records, gardening, fishing, running, watching Packer games and an occasional scary movie. I'm so excited to join the Clear Lake team as we launch the new Performance Center, bringing fitness, new experiences and fun to the community. Kristi Niles, Fitness Instructor My name is Kristi Niles and I've been involved in the fitness industry for over 25 years. I have a degree in Exercise Science from UW-Milwaukee and have worked in the hospital setting as well as in fitness centers teaching various group exercise, weight loss and senior classes. Twelve years ago I went back to school for teaching and for the last 8 years have been teaching 3rd grade. I continue to teach exercise classes, as well as coach Cross Country and Track & Field. My husband, Bill, and I are busy with our four kids and all of their activities.


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Udall, Heinrich Announce Funds for Economic Development in Eastern New Mexico
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that the Eastern Plains Council of Governments, which serves Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt and Union counties, has been awarded $120,000 in planning investment funding from the Economic Development Administration, to support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the region.
A CEDS will help the public and private sectors of the region unite to develop an economic plan for how to diversify and strengthen the local economy by identifying investment priorities and funding sources. The CEDS will allow Eastern New Mexico communities to set and implement economic goals and objectives through a framework that capitalizes on the region's unique advantages and resources, and spurs economic growth though job creation and private investment.
"Eastern New Mexico's communities face important and crucial decisions about where to make investments, such as tourism and business infrastructure, and this funding is important to the region's future," Udall said. "This grant will help Eastern New Mexico communities come together and develop a joint strategy for the entire region. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I'll keep working for resources to help the region build on that plan, open up new opportunities and strengthen communities."
"These investments will help Eastern New Mexico develop a plan to strengthen and diversify the local economy," Heinrich said. "By utilizing public and private sector partnerships, the community stands not only to spur job creation, but also improve the quality of life for residents in the area. I will continue to support these programs that encourage economic growth so our communities continue to thrive."


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