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Two Oceans Ultramarathon Saturday 4th April 2015
Distance: 56km
The first race was held in 1970 and saw 26 runners line up to face the unknown challenge. Since then, the race has become a favourite with local and international athletes. Participants choose from the scenic 56km ultra marathon or 21km half marathon. The event attracts over 26 000 participants and provides them with a mixture of breathtaking scenery, a gruelling test of fitness and an unrivalled race organisation and atmosphere.
In 2015, the Ultra Marathon route will run over Ou Kaapse Weg for safety reasons. This comes after the recent fires that raged along Cape Town's Southern Peninsula caused significant damage to Chapman's Peak's fragile vegetation, holding a safety risk for runners and volunteers. The Ou Kaapse Weg detour route starts in Main Road, Newlands, and takes runners along the scenic South Peninsula route, through Fish Hoek and into Kommetjie. But, instead of heading towards Chapman's Peak, runners will turn towards and over Ou Kaapse Weg, from where they will run along the leafy Spaanschemat River Road. They will then join the Half Marathon route at the Ladies Mile / Parish Road intersection before heading onto Southern Cross Drive to make their way back to the finish at UCT along Rhodes Drive and the M3.
Pre-race –
I arrived in South Africa late Tuesday night (Tuesday before race day on Saturday). This allowed for time to recover from jetlag and satisfy some tourist curiosities like going on an African Safari on Thursday. On Friday (day before race day), there was an International Friendship Run.
International Friendship Run
Good Friday 3rd April 2015
All International entrants are invited to meet for a scenic 6km run/walk through the City of Cape Town, past some of the city's most famous landmarks, which include the Cape Town Stadium, Sea Point Promenade, Green Point Park and Mouille Point Lighthouse.
The friendship run was fun! I met with a couple of other runners from Australia who I'd met on the bus. Australia was the tenth top country with 94 participants (51 participated in the Ultra). The friendship run was not a race, but a group of like-minded runners from all over the world, meeting together (with Haile Gebrselassie), to cruise around Cape Town. I was proud to wear my Running Mums Australia singlet for this run! Running Mums Australia (RMA) to me is a community that have provided me with so much support and love. It is a safe forum for women and mums to talk about running and motherhood.
Maybe it was the collective inspiration above, or maybe it was a week of tapering, but my legs felt great! I felt alive and happy, and ran at a brisk pace (for me). Afterwards they gave us sachets of water and cups of coke. I don't drink coke but noticed it is very popular in SA. The water sachets are a great idea, I struggle to drink from a cup while running, I usually choke (one of my hidden talents) but sachets are so easy. The environmental impact isn't great but neither are plastic cups. We sat around the Waterfront and chatted with other runners while the brass band entertained us. I met a lady from Sydney who explained the cultural changes in South Africa since the late 80s/early 90s. Having grown up in SA, she reflected on times when whites and blacks had separate schools and restaurants. One of the aspects I enjoy most about visiting a foreign country is learning about their culture and traditions. I walked back to the motel feeling grateful for my life and this experience. After all, I'd left my very supportive husband back home in Melbourne to take care of our children, while I travelled half way across the world to indulge my ultramarathon dream!
Friday night I had dinner with my sister-in-law (Carmen) and friends who I'd met in Cape Town (they had completed the Ironman in Port Elizabeth a week earlier). I didn't bother with too much carb loading in the days before but naturally had rice with my meals. This would be my first significant race as a vegetarian. I'd become vegetarian at the beginning of the year and although I found the transition relatively easy (fuelled by my ethical convictions) I did encounter some challenges. A significant issue was my iron levels plummeting to 3 and having an iron infusion about a month before I was due to leave for overseas. (To cut a long story short, I've always had deficiencies like iron, B12, vitamin D, zinc and magnesium. Blood test tested positive for a thyroid autoimmune antibody. Many of my health issues like digestive problems, deficiencies, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, always cold and depression were beginning to make sense).
We had an early night, knowing the transfer bus would arrive on our doorstep at 4:30am the following morning. I went to sleep feeling excited and positive that my injured and tired body would NOT fail me this time. It had only been ten weeks since Two Bays 56km – the run that was supposed to be my first ultra. My plantar fascia/extensor hallucis longus had flared a few days before race day to the point where I couldn't put my foot to the floor. I'd had to pull out of the race, which was devastating because I'd been training so well (I'd run 5 hours on the trail 2 weeks before). But it was a breaking point that had been brewing for months. I'd developed calf/Achilles/PF issues about a year prior from biomechanical changes in my running gait, all due to an unconscious effort to protect the labral tear in my left hip. I was going into Two Oceans 56km with trepidation. I was really nervous I'd experience déjà vu and not even make it to the start line. My training had been cautious and I revised my time goal to "just make it before the 7 hour cut-off." I wanted 6 hours but would have settled with finishing.
I talked to Carmen about the drink stations and she explained they were every 2.5km and they provided sachets instead of cups. She reassured me that I wouldn't need to pack my own supplies. I decided to carry 3 gels (Endura Vanilla) and my iPod (just in case I needed that extra little bit of motivation). I also packed a Ventolin because I knew there had been fires in the area and I was mildly concerned I might have a reaction. The weather forecast had changed from hot and sunny to possible showers. Cape Town has similar weather to Melbourne – 4 seasons in one day. It was looking a little overcast and breezy, but I knew somewhere in the suspected 6 hours, the weather could change.
Race day –
My alarm was set for 4am. I put on my compression shorts, shorts over the top, plain singlet top, compression calf sleeves, Australian temporary tattoos and Australian flag headband thingy – technical term (actually I think it is more like a buff). I grabbed a protein bar and bottle of water with a Nuun electrolyte tablet. I'd already packed a bag of clothes for after the race and handed that to the Travelling Fit organisers (the company I used to book my trip – they were great!) The bus took us to the start line, it was dark and chilly. We made the standard race-morning toilet stop and then walked around, soaking up the atmosphere. There was a buzz of excitement from the twenty-six-thousand-deep crowd of runners. With about 45 minutes until gun time, I made my way to section B. Carmen and her friend were a little further back in the pack (they had decided to make Two Oceans a scenic experience rather than a key race).
I met a fellow Australian, Carol, who originated from South Africa and had run Two Oceans before. I chatted to another South African lady and listened to her advice. She told me to watch out for the garbage bags that runners disposed of at the start line (Note to self: garbage bags/ponchos are a great way to stay warm before the race starts).
The organisers played the National anthem and blew the horn to signify the beginning of the 46th annual Two Ocean Ultramarathon! We were off!
The first kilometre was very congested and I settled into a comfortable pace. I dodged the garbage bags and people. A couple of minutes in, I noticed we ran over a timing mat. After a couple of kilometres I had to admit to myself that I needed to stop to go to the toilet (I was hoping it was a nervous wee but it wasn't). I decided to stop at the 5km mark, where I had to line up and lost about 3 minutes altogether (unconsciously I paused my Garmin). When I got back out on the course I deliberately picked up the pace a little, knowing that the first 21km were flat and I could survive. I felt good! My heart and lungs were working perfectly and I had no asthma. I did feel pain in my plantar fascia (PF)/extensor hallucis longus (EHL) just after the 10km mark but there was nothing I could do about it. Just suck it up!
I planned to take in fluids and gels early and keep having them for as long as I could handle it. In the past, I'd reacted to gels and had a tendancy to suffer from reflux. I believe the earlier I have anything on race day, the better I tolerate it. It also helps if I'm not pushing pace, which I wasn't. I started with small amounts of water from 5km and gels from 12km onwards. I always had water after a gel, and despite recommendations, I take my gels slowly. The aid stations were every 2.5km, which is awesome! It meant I could take small amounts of fluids more regularly, and always follow up a gel with water.
From 10-20km, I tried to take in the surroundings and chatted to a few other runners (everyone thought I was from the UK because my head gear was only showing the Union Jack. Clearly they didn't see the stars of the Southern Cross or the kangaroo tattoo on my arm!) I can't describe the course very well, which might be disappointing for you as the reader (because it is considered the most beautiful run in the world and now you have no visual reference). I'm terrible at remembering anything when I run, I get lost very easily and I daydream. I can tell you that up until this point, the run was flat and the view was beautiful. There were mountains in front of me and the ocean on my left-hand-side. There were people literally lining the streets encouraging and supporting our every step. The women were energetic and animated, yelling, "Go lady! You run ladies!" Others would use my name in their enchanting African accent. It would always make me smile.
At 22km I hit an elevation and knew the course was about to change. The original course was supposed to run to the top of Chappies Peak. The race organisers made the decision to use an alternate route, which took participants over Ou Kaapse Weg for safety reason. There had been recent fires in the mountains and was a chance of rock fall. Many Facebook fans publicly complained about the change and advised others to automatically add 15-20 minutes to their goal time. Ou Kaapse Weg had a steeper elevation with the peak being 350 metres. I'm not great at judging elevation but it seemed similar to Two Bays (the event I was supposed to run 10 weeks earlier). I knew Arthurs Seat climb (Two Bays) was fairly tough so when I heard about the change it made me nervous. I went into Two Oceans ready for a long, steady climb. I believe I have mental strength, I knew I'd have to drop back to a Cliffy shuffle (a plod) but I believed I could keep going. I had to pace myself, put my head down and put one foot in front of the other. It's that simple!
Between 22-27km the course flattened out (it was a tease) so I sat back. I was still taking in water and even branched out to Powerade. (I usually have a significant reaction to Powerade or anything like that. I get asthma but I realised I had no electrolytes so decided it was better to try it than fail from dehydration). It wasn't a hot day, in fact I think it had rained a little around the 21km point (and the wind didn't affect me), but I decided to eat and drink whatever was on offer. I was about to have my second gel when I came across potatoes with salt! Yummo! I'd always wanted to try potatoes while running. So for the second time on race day, I tried something new (against all rules).
At 27km the hill appeared and thanks to the fires, I could see how far and high it spread. As I've said many times before, my default is to run conservatively, so that's what I did. From 27-34km I cruised. Surprisingly I still passed people, but my breathing wasn't laboured. I knew I still had a long way to go. I decreased my pace. I ran slowly but continuously for the first 5km of the hill and then I gave myself permission to walk a little. I walked the first 400m of the next 2km and ran the rest. I vaguely remember having my second gel. As I made my way up the hill, I took the time to look over my shoulder and take in the view. Cape Town is surrounded by endless, rocky mountains and contrasted by the vast ocean below. Whenever I run in a beautiful place in nature, I feel closer to God (higher power, the divine, whatever you like to say… ) It's peaceful and energising for me. It's rewarding to feel connected and be granted some meditative time.
I hit the halfway point at roughly 2hrs 30min. During that last 8km stretch, my body began to feel the pain, especially my hips. Both hips hated the camber! If truth be told, I started to get a little pissed off because the camber was quite significant. I looked like a crazy person crossing from one side of the road to the other searching for even ground (I wasn't the only one). Anyone who suffered ITB injuries would have been hurting! And it wasn't helping my foot either because I was constantly striking laterally to counteract the lean. During the later part of the race, I saw a few individual people in severe pain. One runner was literally stuck, bent over in the middle of the road, clearly cramped and unable to move a muscle. Another time I heard an ambulance near by. And right near the end I saw a man hurled over battling nausea. It's a strange feeling to keep running when you know someone needs helps. I've run a few trails and I always stop when a fellow runner needs help. However, Two Oceans had thousands of volunteers lining the street and I knew they would help the injured. There was no point stopping.
At roughly 34km the decent began and I cautiously increased my pace, remembering to protect my quads. Anyone who has run steep downhills knows your quads elongate and contract to control the fall and this can result in very sore legs in the days following. The downhill continued until 40km. The rolling hill climbed again after the 40km mark and I walked a little around 43km. A lot of people walked after the marathon marker. At 47-48km I walked an estimated 800m. The uphill seemed unrelenting at this point. We ran majority uphill from 42-48km (according to Garmin). Combined with the camber and my old lady hips, I was feeling it. However my state of mind and general energy was really good! I was honestly loving it! I was still fuelling with water, powerade, and I took my third gel at the 46-47km point. At one of the aid station they were handing out small Mars bars. And there were spectators everywhere and some of them had sandwiches for runners.
I can't explain the atmosphere and community that surrounded us. I've run big events before with hundreds of spectators however this felt different. They weren't lining up for a high five, instead they spoke words of encouragement and handed out water/fuel, and I sensed they genuinely wanted me to do my best.
At 50km, the elevation increased and I might have walked 200m or so. Although most of the last 8km was downhill. Thank God! This allowed me to maintain my pace. The last 6km were fun. I knew I was on the home stretch and would finish relatively unscathed. I may never be able to hip flex again, but considering the lead up I had, I was grateful it was only my hips giving me grief. I was expecting my left foot to hurt like hell. And I was prepared to systemically struggle, either digestion or fatigue. It was only a month earlier, I had an iron infusion and as little as two weeks prior I struggled to get out of bed in the morning. Whether it was my thyroid or something else, I had lost the ability to function in the morning. I stopped all morning runs and revised my goal to "wake up and drive kids to school." And now here I was about to complete my first ultramarathon. I was so happy. I had a moment around the 52-55km point where I began to tear up while running. Even writing this now, I feel emotional. I love running and 2014 was a huge year for me. But towards the end of the year I struggled with health, injuries and life in general. 2015 began with my first DNS and everything became too difficult. I had committed to Two Oceans, my husband was sacrificing his work and time to allow me to chase my dream and now I was finally achieving my dream. The emotion was gratitude. I'm so lucky to have my life, my husband and boys, live in Australia and travel with running. It's truly awesome! Or as the South Africans might say… LEKKER!
The last kilometre I kicked up a notch and I had enough left in the tank to sprint down the finishing shoot. I felt ALIVE! Crossing the finishing line the clock read 5:16:04. (My revised time was 5:13:49). I was stoked! I came in about an hour quicker than I was expecting! Oh so happy!
Post-race –
Straight after I ran through the finishing shoot, I received my medal and water. I knew my hip flexors were on the verge of complete spasm and if I sat down my body would set like cement. I found a patch of grass and lay down on my front for about 15 minutes and gently stretched my hip flexors. I watched (and laughed) at the guy next to me as he tried to stand up. Everyone looked sore and stiff, but wore a smile from ear to ear. Overall, I felt great! The high of becoming an ultramarathon runner surpassed any other feeling. I made my way through the crowd to the Travelling Fit tent. They provided food and refreshments, and I met like-minded runners from all over the world.
About an hour after I finished, Carmen and her friend crossed the line… a fanastic effort after racing Ironman a week earlier. We met up with a local friend and made our way to the car. I used my arm to lift my left leg up each step. (My hip flexors had checked out for the day!) We watched the last of the runners come through the straight. The crowd grew louder as the cut-off drew closer. Everyone counted down from ten until the buzzer sounded and the battlers who didn't quite make it slumped over and slowed to a walk. Personally, I would have been devastated to miss the cut-off by a few precious minutes. But I have great respect for anyone who can run for seven hours.
That afternoon and evening, we managed to show up at the after party. I had a blast! I loved the locals, people in general, atmosphere, drinks, music and all that followed… I returned to our apartment by 9:30pm after one of the most satisfying and rewarding days of my life. I ran an ultramarathon and I finished in tact, feeling strong, healthy and happy. I was so grateful!
Lessons –
- Have fun!
- Run faster (don't underestimate yourself!)
- Take a garbage bag or poncho to the start line!
Race feedback and will there be a next time –
Two Oceans leaves me feeling similar to after I completed my first marathon, a year ago, in Canberra. I loved the race! The scenery was beautiful and different, so it captivated my attention and I daydreamed more than usual. It's part of what I love about running, exploring new places and zoning out. The weather was great. A little bit of rain and wind but not enough to hinder performance. The support from the locals and atmosphere at Two Oceans surpassed any other run. People hugged the streets the entire way and offered genuine encouragement and support. The aid stations were every 2.5km which was luxurious. I felt spoilt! I loved the satchets, potatoes and chocolate bars! (However I'm well aware that on any other day, I could have reacted very differently to trying something new! I was LUCKY!) There was congestion mostly at the beginning but that is bound to happen with 11,000 people in the 56km distance alone. The medal is my favourite and reflects the beautiful scenic course. The only negative (and it was a significant issue for me) was the camber! I hated it! Someone told me that the original Two Ocans course didn't have the same degree of camber. Overall I rank this run a 9.5/10 and I would run it again (and this time break 5 hours)! I'm so grateful to my family for allowing me to complete my first ultramarathon in such style!
* A note about RMA – About a week after I completed the run I posted a couple of photos and very quickly received over 100 likes from the RMA community. Then Nicole asked if I would like to write something for the blog. The support and genuine care from RMA members is much like the South Africans on the side of the road. It is heartfelt. And it makes the accomplishment mean more to me. Thank you to all the lovely ladies who make RMA what it is and most of all, to Nicole for having the insight and faith to create a home away from home for all of us ☺


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I've crossed the border from India to Nepal by car. After spending so much time in India, I got used to carrying a certain level of wariness about me which is turning out to be overkill when dealing with people from Nepal. I got a great introduction to this fact while talking to a Buddhist monk in the city of Lumbini, Buddha's birthplace.
Monk: Would you like to burn some incense?
He holds out three incense sticks.
Me: No thanks.
Monk: Don't worry, it's free.
Me: Oh, okay.
I take the incense, light them, put them into an ash pot, and make a prayer.
Monk: Would you like some string?
In his hand, he holds a piece of string Buddhist monks will typically tie around a person's wrist as a blessing.
Me: No thanks.
Monk: We're not in India, you can have these things for free.
Me: Really?! Okay.
I stick my wrist out towards him with a happy grin.
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50 attend Good Friday service at Kanesholm Church
Ted Lutz
Saturday, April 20, 2019
In a quiet, solemn atmosphere, a crowd estimated at 50 took part in a Good Friday service at the quaint Lebanon Evangelical Lutheran Church on Route 6 in Kanesholm.
Christians around the world take part in Good Friday services to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Good Friday precedes Easter Sunday.
The Rev. V. Theodore Benson led the annual Good Friday service at the church.
The Rev. Jan Reynolds, pastor of the East Kane United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Cindy Duffee, pastor of the Mt. Jewett and Hazel Hurst United Methodist Churches, assisted with the program.
For more on this story, see today's publication of the Kane Republican. (April 20, 2019.)


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http://mmajunkie.com Reports that UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will put his belt on the line against Yushin Okami at an August "UFC: Rio" event are premature, sources today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
They're "getting ahead of themselves," one source said.
Before officials consider booking Silva (28-4 MMA, 13-0 UFC) vs. Okami (26-5 MMA, 10-2 UFC), they are going to wait to see the outcome of UFC 129's main event.
Silva's teammate, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, told Brazilian site Tatame that Silva next will fight Okami. However, a source close to the negotiations said officials haven't completely cooled on the idea of Silva fighting welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, who meets Jake Shields later this month at UFC 129.
Okami is considered a likely backup plan if St-Pierre losses or if officials and the fighters' camps decide Silva vs. St-Pierre doesn't make sense at the current time.
Silva has won 14 consecutive fights, which includes a record eight consecutive UFC title defenses. Undefeated in the UFC, Silva hasn't lost a fight since 2006, when the Brazilian suffered a disqualification loss (due to an illegal upkick) to Okami at a Rumble on the Rock show in Hawaii.
Okami, a longtime middleweight contender, defeated Nate Marquardt at UFC 122. The November bout initially was declared a No. 1 contender's fight, though officials haven't formally announced Okami as the next title challenger. Regardless, the Japanese fighter has won six of his past seven fights. His current win streak include a knockout of Lucio Linhares and decision victories over Mark Munoz and Marquardt.
The UFC's Brazil event, likely to be UFC 134, takes place Aug. 27 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. It's the UFC's first event in the country since "UFC Ultimate Brazil" (UFC 17.5) in 1998. Many of the organization's top Brazilian fighters are expected to compete at the event.
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Michael Allen (2012)
Assistant Provost for Records and Research
University Registrar
B.A., California State University, Fresno
M.Div., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
M.B.A., M.P.M., Keller Graduate School of Mgmt.
Ph.D. candidate, Azusa Pacific University
Bethany Alvey (2016)
Assistant Professor, Music
B.S., Towson University
M.Mus., Temple University
D.M.A., University of Miami
Margaret Ameel (2016)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Education
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Eastern Michigan University
Peggy Diane Avakian (1997)
Associate Professor, Health Care Administration
B.S., California State University, Fresno
M.S., University of San Francisco
Ph.D., Pacifica Graduate Institute
James Ave (1998)
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.A., California State University, Bakersfield
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg
Mark Baker (1999)
Professor, Mission and Theology
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., New College Berkeley
Ph.D., Duke University
Douglas Bartsch (2015)
Assistant Professor, Education
B.A., M.A., Fresno Pacific University
Devin Beasley (2010)
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
B.A., California State University, Bakersfield
M.Ed., Loyola Marymount University
Ed.D., University of the Pacific
Tim Beauregard (2016)
Head Women's Basketball Coach
B.A., Fresno Pacific University
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
Kelly Bentz (2015)
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., California State University, Stanislaus
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Darrell Blanks (2012)
M.S., National University
M.A., Fresno Pacific University
Terry Brensinger (2011)
Professor, Pastoral Ministry
Seminary President
University Vice President, FPU Biblical Seminary
B.A., Messiah College M.Div., Asbury Seminary
M.Phil., M.A., Ph.D., Drew University
Amy Brogan (2013)
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., California State University, Fresno
Chris Brownell (2000)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
Jim Bryan (2011)
Associate Professor, Business Administration/
B.S., M.A., University of San Francisco
Ed.D., University of Southern California
Donna Callahan (1998)
Associate Professor, Social Work
M.S.W., California State University, Fresno
M.S., Capella University
Greg Camp (1995)
Professor, Biblical and Religious Studies|Greek
B.A., Fresno Pacific College
Ph.D., University of Sheffield
Allen Carden (1997)
Professor, Liberal Arts|History
B.A., Biola College
M.A., California State University, Fullerton
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Ernest Carrere (2006)
Hiebert Library
B.A., Tulane University
J.D., Tulane University of Law
Ph.D., Emory University
Nathan Carson (2013)
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Whitworth University
M.C.S., Th.M., Regent College M.A.,
Ph.D., Baylor University
Cindy Carter (2011)
Associate Provost, Degree Completion and
Institutional Effectiveness
B.A., California State University, Stanislaus
M.S., California Lutheran University
Vern Carter (2005)
M.Div., Central Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Temple University
MLIS, University of Denver
Megan Chaney (2012)
Assistant Professor, Special Education
Ken Cheung (2013)
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Joshua Christensen (2012)
Head Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
M.B.A., Grand Canyon University
Karen Cianci (2008)
Professor, Natural Sciences
Dean, School of Natural Sciences
B.S., Cornell University
M.R.E., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College
Jonathan Clark (2014)
Assistant Professor, Social Work
B.A., California State University, San Marcos
D.S.W., Capella University
Susan Cox (2014)
Assistant Professor, Business
Interim Dean, School of Business
B.A., University of California Santa Barbara
M.A., University of San Francisco
Ed.D., University of California, Davis
Mark Deffenbacher (1993)
Executive Director of FPU Foundation
B.A., Warner Pacific College
M.A., Anderson School of Theology
Justin Dermon (2008)
Assistant Professor, Business Administration/
Finance and Economics
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Université Paul Cézanne Aix-en-Provence
Donald Diboll (2006)
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Jonathan Dick (1992)
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
B.A., Tabor College
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Darren Duerksen (2011)
Assistant Professor, Intercultural Studies
B.Mu., University of California, Santa Barbara
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
Larry Dunn (1999)
Professor, Peacemaking and Conflict
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Syracuse University
Krista Venecia Edmiston (2013)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.A., Occidental College
Ph.D. University of California, Davis
Jon Endicott (1996)
Vice President for Enrollment Mgmt. & Student Services
B.A., Concordia University Irvine
M.A., University of California, Irvine
Kevin Enns-Rempel (1984)
Director, Hiebert Library
M.A., University of California, Riverside
MLIS, San Jose State University
Fran Martens Friesen (2002)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Goshen College
M.A., Georgetown University
Kenneth Martens Friesen (2002)
Associate Professor, Political Science|History
B.A., Fresno Pacific College
M.A., Ph.D., American University
Annie Fujikawa (2013)
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Biola University
Jonathan Gage (2016)
Clinical Instructor, Education
B.A. California State University, Fresno
Tim Geddert (1986)
Professor, Biblical Studies
B.A., University of Saskatchewan
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
Matt Gehrett (2004)
B.A., Northwest Nazarene College
Ed.D., George Fox University
Adam Ghali (2013)
Assistant Professor, Marriage Family Therapy
B.S., University of Alberta
M.A., Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
Carol Gossett (1996)
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Development
M.S., Fresno Pacific College
Ed.D. candidate, Nova Southeastern University
Gary Gramenz (2008)
Associate Professor, Education
Dean, School of Education
B.A., Azusa Pacific University
M.A., Fuller Seminary
Breck Harris (1995)
Professor, Business
B.S., M.B.A., San Francisco State University
Ed.D., University of La Verne
C.J. Haydock (2015)
Head Men's Basketball Coach
B.A., Fresno Pacific University
M.A., National University
Aaron Henderson (2015)
Director of Athletics
B.A. Fresno Pacific University
M.A. Fresno Pacific University
Ronald Herms (2014)
Associate Professor, Biblical Studies
Dean, School of Humanities, Religion and Social Sciences
B.A., Northwest University
M.C.S., Regent College
Ph.D., University of Durham
Oscar Hirschkorn (2005)
Head Coach, Baseball
B.A., M.A., Chico State University
Linda Hoff (1996)
Professor, Education
M.A., Fresno Pacific College
Lisa Hood (2016)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing
BSN, Excelsior College
ADN, Merced College
MSN, California State University, Fresno
Melanie Howard (2016)
Assistant Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies
B.A., Messiah College
M.T.S., University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
Jacob Huang (2015)
Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.A., Aletheia University
M.A., Tunghai University
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Lindsey Huang (2015)
Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.A., Bethel College
M.A., Central American Theological Seminary
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Texas
Mark Isaac (2006)
Vice President for Advancement and University Relations
Chris Janzen (2007)
Assistant Professor, Art
M.F.A., University of South Dakota
Jeanne Janzen (1999)
Associate Professor, Education Technology
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Rod Janzen (1989)
Professor, History
University Distinguished Scholar
M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Sarah Johnson (2014)
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fresno
Pamela Johnston (2006)
Associate Professor, History
B.A., University of Washington
M.A., Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College
W. Marshall Johnston, Jr. (2005)
Associate Professor, History|Latin
B.A., Davidson College
M.A., University of Georgia
Joseph Jones (2017)
B.A., Colby College
M.S., Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., University at Albany
Manjula Joseph (2016)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education
B.Sc., Osmania University
B.Ed., M.Ed., Annamalai University
M.Sc., Bangalore University
M.Phil., Mandurai Kamaraj University
M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Franklyn "Lynn" Jost (2006)
Professor, Old Testament|Preaching
Director, Center for Anabaptist Studies
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Hannah Keeney (2014)
B.A., Bluffton University
M.L.S., Indiana University
Lisa Keith (2012)
Assistant Professor, Special Education
B.A., University of California Irvine
M.A., National University
Psy.D., Alliant International University
John Kilroy (2012)
Associate Professor, Business
Executive Director for Academic Innovation
B.S., Grand Canyon College
M.A., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Regent University
Sylvia Kim (2010)
Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.S., Chonnam National University, South Korea
M.S., Golden Gate University
Bret Kincaid (2012)
Associate Professor, Political Science
M.A., Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries
M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Quentin Kinnison (2008)
Associate Professor, Christian Ministry and Leadership
B.A., Grand Canyon University
M.Div., Golden Gate Seminary
Peter Kopriva (1989)
Professor, Special Education|Early Childhood Development
B.A., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado
Angel Krause (2010)
Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Teaching
Michael Kunz (1987)
Professor, Biology/Environmental Science
B.Sc., University of California, Davis
M.A., California State University, Sacramento
Elizabeth Lake (2005)
Associate Professor, Psychology
Ph.D., City University of New York
Julie Lane (2010)
Associate Professor, Education
B.M., California State University, Fullerton
M.M., University of Redlands
M.A., Chapman University
Ed.D., Pepperdine University
Daniel Larson (2016)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A. M.A. University of New Mexico
Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder
Maria Lemus (2015)
Darin D. Lenz (2011)
Associate Professor, History
M.A., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
M.A., Villanova University
Ph.D., Kansas State University
Erik Leung (2014)
B.M., B.Ed., University of Calgary
M.M., University of Toronto
D.M.A., Northwestern University
Melanie Lewis (2014)
B.S., San Diego Christian College
M.A., Point Loma Nazarene University
Robert Lippert (2014)
Vice President for Finance & Business Affairs
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Stacy Manning (2014)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
Chief Nursing Administrator
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.S.N, D.N.P, California State University, Fresno
Donna Martin (2013)
B.S., M.S., Utah State University
Ed.D., Brandman University
Jill Maze (2017)
Clinical Instructor, Social Work
B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University
Cynthia McGrady (2013)
M.A., Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology
Rebecca McMillen (2007)
Assistant Professor, Art
B.A., University of New South Wales
M.A., College of Fine Arts, UNSW
Ph.D. candidate, University of New England
Sara Mendez (2016)
Instructor, Business
B.A., M.B.A., Fresno Pacific University
John Mendiburu (2013)
B.A., M.A., California State University, Bakersfield
Ed.D., University of LaVerne
Sharon Merritt (2013)
B.A., University of the Pacific
M.A., San Francisco State
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Diana Bates Mock (2001)
Vice President for Integrated Marketing
Robert Murray (1998)
Associate Professor, School Psychology
B.A., M.S., California State University, Long Beach
Ed.D., University of California and California State University, Davis
Tim Neufeld (1999)
Professor, Contemporary Christian
D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary
Eleanor Nickel (2002)
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Gordon College
M.A., West Virginia University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Ray Nickson (2017)
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
B.A., B.L., Flinder University
Ph.D., Australian National University
Fay Nielsen (1997)
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
Associate Dean, Retention
B.A., The College of Wooster
M.S., Indiana University
Ph.D., Oregon State University
Hope Nisly (2001)
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., M.L.S., University of Maryland
Tamaye Ota (2016)
M.Ed., Fresno Pacific University
Steve Pauls (2002)
B.S., Bethel College
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Cathy Peck (2016)
B.S., University of Arizona
M.A., University of Memphis
Graciela Boruszko Perez (2016)
Associate Professor, Spanish
DEA, Ph.D. Universidad Nacional de Educacion a la Distancia
Robin K. Perry (2003)
B.A., University of California, San Diego
Ed.D. University of the Pacific
Robert Podeyn (2015)
Head Women's Soccer Coach
B.A., Dowling College
M.Ed., William Woods University
Gina Ponce de Leon (2013)
Professor, Spanish Language and Culture
B.A., Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
B.A., Universidad Pedagogica Nacional
M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
Vicki Hieber Pontius (2016)
Clinical Faculty Program Director, Designated Subjects Credentials
B.A., College of Notre Dame
M.A., California State University, Fresno
Ed.D., Alliant International University
Jay Pope (2005)
B.A., Westmont College
Sonia Pranger (2015)
B.A., M.S.W., California State University, Fresno
Ronald Pratt (2000)
Associate Professor, Math|Science
B.Sc. Colorado School of Mines
M.Sc. Fuxin Institute of Mining and Technology
Ph.D. Colorado School of Mines
Jaime Ramirez (1996)
Head Coach, Men's Soccer
B.A., M.A., Fresno Pacific College
Julia Reimer (2001)
Associate Professor, Theater
M.A., Bowling\ Green State University
M.A., City University of New York
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Kevin Reimer (2016)
B.A., University of California, Davis
M.Div., Regent College
Ph.D., Fuller School of Psychology
Valerie Rempel (1996)
Associate Professor, J.B. Toews Chair of History and Theology Dean, FPU Biblical Seminary
M.A., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
Angelica Reynosa (2016)
B.A., M.S., Ed.D., California State University, Fresno
Laura Schmidt Roberts (1994)
Professor, Biblical and Religious Studies
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union
David Bruce Rose (2006)
Associate Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy
B.A., College of Idaho
Brian Ross (2014)
Assistant Professor, Pastoral Ministries
B.S., Lancaster Bible College
M.A., Lancaster Bible College Graduate School
D.Min., George Fox University
Heather Rutowicz (2016)
B.S., The Ohio State University
M.A., Bowling Green State University
Walter Saul (2003)
Professor, Music
A.B., Duke University
M.M., D.M.A., University of Rochester
Adam Schrag (2012)
Assistant Professor, Communication
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Tracy Ainger-Schulte (2016)
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Brian Schultz (2007)
Associate Professor, Biblical and Religious Studies
B.A., Briercrest Bible College
M.A., Jerusalem University College
Ph.D., Bar Ilan University
Andrew Sensenig (2015)
B.A., Millersville University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland
Andrew Shinn (2016)
B.S., Eastern Nazarene College
M.B.A., California State University, Fresno
Henrietta Siemens (1999)
Associate Professor, Education
Director, Center for Online Learning
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Peter Smith (2011)
Assistant Professor, Peacemaking and Conflict Studies
Ph.D., International Baptist Theological
Seminary/University of Wales
Bryan Suhovy (2007)
Head Coach, Men's Water Polo|Women's Water Polo
B.A., University of La Verne
Simon Sultana (2015)
Associate Professor, Computer Science & Information Systems
B.S., The University of Michigan
M.B.A., M.S., Wayne State University
Ph.D., Old Dominion University
James Van Slyke (2011)
B.S., Missouri State University
M.S., M.A., Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
Alan Thompson (2001)
Associate Professor, Biology
Associate Dean, Natural Sciences
B.S., University of California, Davis
Ph.D., Harvard University
Stephen Varvis (1985)
Erin Wahl (2017)
M.A., Northern Arizona University
M.L.S, University of Arizona
David Weber (2006)
Peng Wen (1990)
Professor, Business Administration|Finance
B.A., National Taiwan University
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University
Ph.D., University of Florida
Eileen Whelan (2017)
B.A., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., United States International University
Randy White (2012)
Associate Professor, Community Transformation
Executive Director, Center for Community
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
M.C.S., New College Berkeley
D.Min., Bakke Graduate University
Billie Jean Wiebe (1992)
Associate Professor, Communication|English
M.A., Northwestern University
Angulus Wilson (1998)
University Pastor
M.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Birmingham Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Ecclesia University of Divinity
Mary Winslow (2016)
Ray Winter (2014)
Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field
Ph.D., University of California, Merced
Shawn Wirts (2015)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., California Polytechnic State University
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Stacy Wise (2014)
M.B.A, University of Phoenix
D.N.P, California State University, Fresno
R. Sandie Woods (2010)
Assistant Professor, Liberal Studies
B.S., M.Ed., University of Nevada
Ed.D., California State University, Fresno
Randy Worden (2008)
Dean of Students
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University
Dieter Wulfhorst (2007)
Associate Professor, Music
M.M., D.M.A., University of Maryland-College Park
Janet Zoller (2015)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Education
B.A., University of Redlands
Gregory Zubacz (2014)
B.A., L.L.B., University of Manitoba
B.Th., M.C.L., J.C.L., Ph.D., J.C.D., Saint Paul University
Anita Andresen (1989)
Emerita Administrative Services
Ed.D., University of San Francisco
Donald Braun (1957) *
Emeritus Chemistry
B.A., M.A., Fresno State College
Ph.D., University of the Pacific
Ron Claassen (1990)
Emeritus Peacemaking and Conflict
Studies/Leadership Studies
M.A., Louisiana State University
M.Div., Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries
D.Min., San Francisco Theological Seminary
Robert Enns (1970)
Emeritus Sociology
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
B.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
D. Merrill Ewert (2002)
President Emeritus Professor, Adult Education
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jean Fennacy (1980)
Emerita Education|Reading
M.S., Pepperdine University
Delores Friesen (1988)
Emerita Pastoral Counseling
B.A., B.S., Goshen College
Anne Guenther (1982)
Emerita Librarian
B.A., University of Toronto
M.L.S., San Jose State University
Ruth Toews Heinrichs (1980)
Emerita Business
M.Sc., California State University, Fresno
Advanced Studies, Claremont Graduate School
D.P.A., University of La Verne
Judith Hillen (1985)
Emerita Mathematics Education
B.S., California State Polytechnic College
Wayne Huber (1971)
Emeritus Music
B.A., Fresno State College
M.F.A., California State University, Fresno
Adina Janzen (1991)
Emerita Education
J.D., San Joaquin College of Law
Edmund Janzen (1968)
President Emeritus
Emeritus Biblical and Religious Studies
Diploma of Biblical Studies, Ontario
M.B. Bible Institute
B.A., McMaster University
Th.B., Mennonite Brethren Bible College
B.D., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
Th.M., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary Graduate Studies, Theological Union
Roy Klassen (1977)
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
D.M.A., Arizona State University
Richard Kriegbaum (1984)
President Emeritus
B.A. Wheaton College
M.A. Ball State University
Ph.D. State University of New York, Buffalo
Dennis Langhofer (1973)
Emeritus Business
B.A., M.B.A., California State University, Fresno
Leslie Mark (1979) *
Emeritus Biblical Studies|Spanish
A.B., Berkshire Christian College
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Universidad de Guadalajara
Elmer Martens (1970) *
President Emeritus Seminary Emeritus Old Testament
B.Ed., University of Manitoba
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School
Wilfred Martens (1965)
Emeritus English
Ph.D., University of Wales
Roberta Jentes Mason (1987)
Emerita Education
B.A., Grace College
M.A., Fresno Pacific University
Ph.D., Indiana University
Dale Michael Matson (1992)
Emeritus Psychology
B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.S.E., University of Wisconsin, White Water
Ph.D., Marquette University
Jo Ellen Misakian (1999)
Emerita Teacher Librarian
B.S., New York Institute of Technology
Gary Nachtigall (1961)
Emeritus Geography
M.A., Fresno State College
Karen Neufeld (1990)
B.S., M.S., Kansas State University
Ed.D., University of Kansas
Lorin Neufeld (1990)
Emeritus Natural Sciences
M.S., Western Michigan University
Ted Nickel (1986)
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Adonijah Pauls (1967)
Librarian Emeritus
M.L.S., University of Washington
Dalton Reimer (1960)
Emeritus Communication
M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University
Luetta Reimer (1968)
Emerita English
M.A., Purdue University
Wilbert Reimer (1967)
Emeritus AIMS Professor in Mathematics
M.A., Stanford University
Adina Schmidt (1964) *
Registrar Emerita
B.S., M.Sc., University of Omaha
Diane Talbot (1997)
Emerita School Counseling
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fresno
Ed.D., University of California, Davis
Joseph Taylor (1990)
Emeritus Special Education
B.S., M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Richard Thiessen (1987)
Emeritus Mathematics Education
B.A., Friends University
M.N.Sc., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
John E. Toews (1977)
Emeritus Academic Dean Seminary
Emeritus New Testament
M.A., Wichita State University
Paul Toews (1967) *
Emeritus History B.A., Tabor College
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Richard Unruh (1968)
Emeritus Political Science
M.A., University of Washington
Larry Warkentin (1966)
D.M.A., University of Southern California
Arthur Wiebe (1960) *
B.A., Southwestern State
Ed.D., Stanford University
Delbert Wiens (1969)
Emeritus Humanities|Philosophy|History
B.D., Yale Divinity School
Ph.D., University of Chicago
Devon Wiens (1971)
M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern California
Post-doctoral study, Hebrew Union College, Biblical and Archeological School, Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago
David Youngs (1988)
Emeritus Mathematics Education|Science Education
ScEd.D, Curtin University of Technology
Hugo Zorrilla (1989)
Th.B., Seminario Biblico Latinamericano, San Jose,
Costa Rica B.A., Universidad de Costa Rica, Central
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Ph.D., Universidad Pontifica De Salam


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It's important to understand that, under the law, you can be held responsible even for unintentional acts that flow directly from an intentional criminal action.
Two men arrested in the small town of East Liverpool, Ohio, are learning that the hard way as they wait to find out exactly what charges they'll eventually face after getting caught with either fentanyl or carfentanyl, both extremely powerful synthetic opioids that can kill with even tiny amounts of exposure.
It's generally expected that at least one charge they'll face is that of a felony assault on a police officer -- who nearly died after accidentally touching the drugs with his bare hand for a fraction of a second.
Ohio is in an opioid epidemic that has police officers in big cities and small towns alike taking similar precautions when handling drugs that might contain either fentanyl or carfentanyl, both of which are cut into heroin to deliver a cheap but powerful high. Officers don't start collecting evidence until they cover their mouths and noses with face masks. They don surgical gloves. They're careful what they touch.
The injured officer was no exception. He followed protocol when he was called to the scene of a traffic stop that had turned into a drug bust. Later, however, a coworker mentioned that there was something on his shirt and he instinctively reached up and brushed that "something" away with his bare hand.
That fraction of a second of contact with his bare skin was all it took to deliver an overdose that dropped him to the floor, unable to even speak. He was lucky that the paramedics were already present, and they were able to save his life with a dose of Narcan, a drug that reverses the effects of an overdose.
Officials are quick to point out that it could have been much worse. Had the officer been alone, he would have died. Had he gone home with the powder on his shirt, he could have transferred it to his wife or child through a hug, killing one of them. Any number of people could have been injured through the accidental exposure.
If you've been involved in a drug crime that had unintended consequences, including the overdose or death of another, you need legal representation immediately. Contact an attorney for help.
Source: Vice news, "Cop Overdosed Touching Drugs After Traffic Stop," Keegan Hamilton, May 16, 2017


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ACP Shivaji Kolekar's role in granting actor Sanjay Dutt parole on flimsy medical gounds is now being investigated
Mumbai police commissioner Satyapal Singh has initiated an inquiry against ACP Shivaji Kolekar of Bandra division for strongly recommending that actor Sanjay Dutt, who is currently serving a sentence at Pune's Yerwada Jail for possessing illegal firearms meant to be used during the 1993 blasts, be given parole due to his wife's health problems. Two weeks after Dutt was granted a month-long parole, he was released from the jail on Saturday.
"I have appointed the zonal DCP to interrogate the matter. A thorough inquiry will be conducted. If ACP Kolekar is found guilty, necessary action will be taken against him. He may even be suspended," Singh told SUNDAY MiD DAY, while conducting a security check for NDA's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally at MMRDA grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex. DCP zone 9 Chhering Dorje will conduct inquiry against Kolekar and a report is expected to be given in the next couple of days.
Fifty four-year-old Dutt was granted a month-long parole two weeks ago after Kolekar submitted his report to divisional commissioner of Pune, Prabhakar Deshmukh. However, on December 7, MiD DAY had revealed how Dutt's wife Maanayata went party-hopping on the night before he was granted parole, on its front page. MiD DAY had also carried photographs of Maanayata attending a film screening and a birthday party that day, which raised questions about Dutt's claim about her illness.
While applying for parole to Pune Divisional Commissioner Deshmukh, who is authorised to grant parole, Dutt had mentioned that his wife was suffering chest pain and therefore wanted to be with her on medical grounds. A very strong recommendation for Dutt's parole was submitted by Kolekar to Deshmukh.
While speaking earlier to this paper, ACP Kolekar had said, "The Khar police station officials first went and verified with the doctor treating Dutt that the reason mentioned in the certificate was true. To double check, senior inspector Vikas Sonawane personally went to the doctor concerned to crosscheck this. After establishing that the reason mentioned in the report was, indeed, true, we sent out the report's findings to the divisional commissioner in Pune."
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Your role as a supervisor is to identify and correct unsafe work practices and help to create and enforce safe work practices so your workers can avoid struck-by and caught-between injuries and incidents.
Let's start by defining our terms.
- A struck‐by incident is when the impact alone creates an injury. For example, a worker is hit and injured by a tool or equipment.
- Struck-by incidents are often related to improper material handling and unsafe practices around heavy equipment, tools, and machinery.
- Struck-by injuries can result in blindness, concussions, permanent brain damage, and other serious injuries.
- A caught‐in or ‐between incident is when an injury is a result of the crushing force between two objects.
- This includes getting caught or crushed in operating equipment, between a moving and stationary object, or between two or more moving objects.
- Caught-in injuries result in serious and often fatal crushing injuries and hundreds of amputations each year.
These incidents can happen in every type of job but are most common, and most deadly, in construction and road work, oil and gas work, any work involving material handling, machines, and heavy equipment.
The prevention of struck-by and caught-between related hazards and injuries is a primary focus of OHS/OSHA inspectors. Here's how you can help your organization protect workers and keep them safe on the job.
Hazard ID
Start by determining what struck-by/caught-between (SBCB) hazards are present at your work site. You'll be looking for the following types of hazards:
- Flying objects
- Falling objects
- Swinging/moving objects
- Rolling objects
Struck-by hazards originate from many sources. The most common include:
- Accidental hits by cranes, heavy equipment and loader trucks.
- Poorly stacked heavy materials that may fall, slip and slide – this can also be a caught-between hazard.
- Poor housekeeping, such as a tools or equipment left on edges or shelves.
- Missing guards or screens on tools and equipment that grind, abrade, or polish.
- Unusual work such as demolition of buildings, tree trimming, pruning and felling etc.
Caught-between hazard sources include:
- Crane booms that aren't supported during dismantling.
- Improper construction and use of scaffolds – i.e. unstable footing, overload of materials.
- Concrete walls being constructed.
- Demolition work.
- Unsafe maintenance and repair work on equipment – i.e. working between the frame and bed of a dump truck.
Safe Work Practices
The safe work practices you create and enforce will be dependent on the types of hazards you identify in the assessment. The following are universal safe work practices. Some are specifically related to your role as a supervisor and others are employee-centric. Follow safety instructions and standard operating procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
- Only trained personnel should operate equipment and machines.
- Provide and enforce the use of required PPE.
- Protect employees from being injured by falling objects by using appropriate toe boards, identifying and barricading the areas below work zones, and requiring PPE such as hard hats to be used.
- Mark all hazardous areas and instruct employees to obey warning signs.
- Enforce good housekeeping practices.
- Setup and enforce machine and equipment maintenance protocol and schedules.
- Provide protection during trench and excavation work.
Once these safe work practices have been established it is your job to train your workers on these and site- and equipment-specific practices. Here are a few examples.
- Train workers on safe lifting procedures.
- No lifting equipment or loads beyond an equipment's designed capacity.
- All lifting equipment must be tested and inspected before use.
- Train workers to:
- Stay away from moving equipment.
- Wear clothing that does not catch in machinery.
- Keep clear of lifted loads.
- Secure tools and equipment with lanyards to the workers to prevent them from falling.
- Maintain eye contact with equipment operators.
- Lower or block bulldozer and scraper blades, end-loader buckets, dump-truck beds when not in use.
- Disengage equipment controls (i.e. don't leave equipment in drive or reverse) and set the parking brake, wheel chocks, and use LOTO when required.
- Avoid distraction (no smartphones, tablets) and maintain awareness and recognize that as work progresses the hazards may change.
Lastly, you need to perform regular inspections to keep workers safe. Regular inspections have the following benefits:
- Allows you to observe if safe work practices are being followed.
- Helps you identify hazards you missed in your initial assessment or any new hazards that have developed.
- Gives you a chance to get employee feedback and ideas on safety issues and safety fixes.
- Let's you correct unsafe conditions and unsafe acts as they are occurring.
- Identify workers who need additional training.


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It's a special #TravelTuesday because today, we have guest blogger, Aris Mape! He's giving us tips on how to best enjoy one of our most popular local travel destinations, the Kawasan Falls. This avid travel-blogging "hobbit" shares with us the basics from how to get there, what to do and how much it will cost you, including breath-taking pictures from his own adventure. Amazingly, The Hobbit has an ability to "capture the grand moments of his hobbit-years" with "only a crude cell phone." Talk about talent!
If you're not very familiar with the waterfalls yet, we suggest you read up on our previous article, "Kawasan Falls," just before you dive head-first into this article:
From north to south, just about every place in the province of Cebu has something remarkable to offer. In Barangay Matutinao in the town of Badian, 130 kilometers southwest of Cebu City, the crowd drawer is a gorgeous waterfalls named Kawasan.
How to Get There
From Cebu City, the bus ride can take about three hours. If you're coming from the diving destination of Moalboal, that can be as short as 20 minutes. From Osmeña Peak, a traverse hike into the mountains of Dalaguete and Badian can take about four to six hours, although for those less of a mountaineer, an hour-long habal-habal ride which passes through parts of Valencia, Alegria, and Compostela can be the quick fix. Be ready to haggle until it gets no higher than P300 for two (they've got really long motorcycles good for two people).
An Abundance of Waterfalls
Kawasan has three major waterfalls, all with their own unique appeal. The first is the most photographed and also the most crowded. There are cottages and tables for rent*, so you can get a good view of the waterfalls as you feast on lechon, puso, seafood, and that bottle of Coke cooled in the ice-cold water of the falls.
You can hike to the other falls after your first burp. The trail is easy, so never miss this chance to see more surprises uphill: more streams and waterfalls of different looks and different sounds, all of them sharing one name: Kawasan.
What To Do At Kawasan
By all means, take a dip in the cold pool and jump from the cliff. Enjoy the view and take a lot of photos. Besides that, however, there are plenty of things to do at Kawasan. Board that raft that will take you under the waterfalls, and let the rushing water give you an invigorating back massage. Game for some acrobatic feat? Amaze the crowd with your best stunt as you swing on a rope and throw yourself midair until you make that splash in the water.
Another fun activity to try in groups is canyoneering. The whole adventure is fun and may just turn out to be your most unforgettable experience in Cebu.
* Prices start at P500 for tables and P1500 for cottages. If you want to stay overnight, rooms are also available.
** For Canyoneering needs, contact Kawasan Cebu Canyoneering at 0918.654.4111, or email them at [email protected]
For a more detailed account, including testimonials of the beauty and fun at Kawasan Falls, or if you want to read up on other "tales of his adventures (and misadventures)," check Aris Mape's blog, D'yan lang.
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Q&A: Do Online Schools Offer STEM Courses?
Answer: The types of courses your child will have available to him or her depends entirely on which online school you enroll them in. Schools typically develop their own curriculum (in accordance with district and state education standards), so every academic program will be different. However, most online schools do offer some sort of STEM education.
STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. The purpose of STEM courses is to prepare students for success in college and future careers. STEM courses integrate four disciplines that stimulate students to engage in higher level critical thinking. Jobs that include a heavy focus on science, technology, engineering, and math are a rapidly growing and lucrative field.
STEM courses may be offered either completely online or through hybrid learning. In a hybrid course, a portion of the class is completed online while field experiences, such as hands-on labs, are conducted at a location of the school's discretion. Some online schools may also offer students the opportunity to participate in virtual labs or simulations.
Virtual schools that offer STEM education generally have highly trained teachers lead these courses. In order to teach a STEM field, additional teacher training is often recommended. Instructors should also have a passion towards science, technology, engineering, and math, and realize the importance of integrating each of these four disciplines into education.
Students interested in STEM may also be interested in a student club called Lego Robotics. This is a popular after school or summer program that engages kids in higher critical thinking skills and emerges them in activities related to science, technology, engineering, and math. Interested individuals should contact their local schools to find out if there is a Lego Robotics club in their area.


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"'But you have the kettle ready for tea?'
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nothing in the house,' she still would have it, and said, 'My child, God
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"I could barely see my vision was so blurry and grey but I wasn't going down without a fight. I squeezed off as many rounds from my .45 revolver into those blood thirsty monsters as I could manage. I dropped about 15 before I passed out from blood loss. I woke up to see more of those hungry eyes gazing at me through the glass and I fed them the rest of my lead."
Sound like a zombie-strewn airport paperback? It's not—it's a true story of the popular gaming mod DayZ, shared on the game's forums by an intrepid reporter who goes by the handle TurkeyBurgers.
It, and the hundreds of other stories like it, stand as an unfolding chronicle of one of the most exciting video games of the year.
I've been hooked on the DayZ Stories thread on the DayZ forums for a while now—every day they're updated with a new tale from the front lines, a new survivor who sits, buzzing from another sleepless night of near-misses, shaky alliances and zombie mayhem, and pounds out a couple of hundred words describing it all.
Forum posters aren't the only ones getting into it; reporters are having a great time reporting from inside the game as well, from this introspective journal series at Unwinnable to the in-depth Ars Technica profile of Dr. Wasteland, hard-boiled guardian angel.
Considering the fact that the game—which is really just an Arma II mod created by Dean "Rocket" Hall—is now officially being made into a standalone game, it seems we'll be reading wild stories for a good long while now.
The "DayZ Stories" thread was started back in April by a forum poster called Redrick:
Feasting upon my friend was at least 15 of the beasts, all crouched and hunching. Being one of my first games I had never seen so many zombies together, I wish I had gotten a screenshot but my mind was elsewhere at the time. I knew I was going to die, so taking my enfield I tried dispatching them in an attempt to redeem my friend (and biding I survive loot his corpse). Sadly, without any flares, I quickly was lost in darkness and had surcom to the teeth of the snarling white eyes.
From there, the floodgates opened—everyone had an amazing story to tell. ThatGuy spins a yarn about a heroic and unlikely savior:
A silhouette of a low lying tent appeared before me.
"Grab what you need from the tent and get the hell out of my city." I grabbed a winchester, some rounds, food, and a full canteen and darted back to cover. "There's an ALICE pack and some more gear in the house across the street." I asked "Why? Why are you helping me?" He responded with a chuckle, "I'm like the Dark Knight." With those words my captor disappeared into the night.
ohnoyoudidnt29 tells a funny story that goes outside the game and into the real world:
We ran into 2 guys on a quad. They were surprisingly friendly and had crashed their atv into a sign. The guy who picked us up offered to fix the atv. All of the sudden they went rogue and then threw a frag at our car and d/c. Luckily the car we were in was like a tank. It didn't even damage from the frag and the car was extremely strong. He admitted that he hacked the car in but all his other stuff was legit. Since they d/c he decided to satchel the atv and tehn blew it up which looked awesome. We then blew up another house for the fun of it. We were driving when some random dude got in our car and said friendly. He said to add him on skype so we did and we talked to this new guy. He then asked us to get out of the car when the awesome guy who wasnt on skype tried to run him over. And then we realise he had god mode on. He had killed us except the guy who picked us up. He was still alive and counter hacked and overided his god mode and killed him. The hacker, being the dick he was, then killed the whole server.
Leave it to a hacker to ruin things and to be a dick, but that was my funniest time on day z ever.
Mirkz has an all-too familiar experience:
Eventually we came across a downed chopper... we got in there once the zombies cleared out a little.. we had just finished looting our spoils when we hear something over the comm's along the lines of "two targets spotted at downed bird" ..."Oh shit... that's us!" I said in surprise... "We've gotta go.... NOW".. we started to jog away from the chopper at first... We then hear confirmation of the mysterious voice... "2 targets are leaving the chopper"... and not a second later "Shoot to kill, shoot to kill."
I panic, "RUN!" I yelled... "Zig zag... just keep running!", we we're hoofing it as quickly as possible, darting all over the place.
Shots ring out from the mysery sniper/s... we couldn't determine where they were coming from, but I think it was behind us...
I take a hit.. shocked I stumble... and start running again.
More recently comes a long and twisting story from griffin, who even with a team of friendly players couldn't fend off tragedy:
Ghillie- "SHUT UP! Don't fucking fire your rifle, it brings more of them. We gotta move, get to the front of the store and make a run to the bus!"
Me- "The fronts blocked off by Zombies! There are way to many of them man, we gotta go out the back!"
Ghillie- "Backs blocked off!"
Ghillie- "I SAID SHUT UP! WAIT, WAIT, THE FAR RIGHT BACK IS NOT BLOCKED! GO GO GO!"
Me- "Alright! I'm Mov-"
And thats when I got hit. Zombies dragged me down and everything went black. I could still hear them screaming, but I couldn't scream back.
Believe it or not, Griffin didn't die there—he made it out, and fought his way back to a small red house, where, blinded by blood loss, he and his buddy "AK" made a final stand:
"I know, and I'm sorry."
"Wait! You can't leave! DON'T LEAVE ME TO DIE!"
I ran. I ran as fast as I could. I kept running, and running, and running, and running. I ran out of that city and into the woods, all the while never looking back.
There are 1208 replies in the thread as of this writing, and it's growing by the day. There are lots of great videos of DayZ in action (this video of a quasi abduction sticks with me in particular). But it's the rare game that inspires this kind of writing, because it's the rare game that inspires this kind of ownership of the experience. We were there, man, this happened. We were in the shit.
This is what people are talking about when they say DayZ isn't like most video games.
DayZ Stories [Dayz Forums]


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What Are the Different Types of Feta Dipping Sauce?
The softness and creamy texture of feta cheese makes it easy to blend into a smooth sauce. Ingredients like sour cream and Greek yogurt may be combined with the feta, after it has been processed, to dilute the cheese's strong flavor and improve consistency. Other ingredients including lemon, mint, dill, garlic, and salt may be used into a recipe to complement the sharp, tangy taste of the cheese. Feta dipping sauce can be served with chips, crackers, or slices of pita bread. Sometimes creamy, feta-based sauces are served with meat or kabobs.
Feta cheese is traditionally made with sheep's milk, but it can also be made from goat's milk. It is salted and aged in whey or water-based brine. When it dries, it takes on a crumbly, grainy texture but it is also creamy and soft due to the high fat content of sheep's or goat's milk. The base for most types of feta dipping sauce is made by pureeing or blending the crumbled cheese.
In some recipes, the processed feta composes the sauce without any addition of cream or yogurt. Since feta cheese is naturally sharp, only small amounts of ingredients such as lemon, salt, or pepper may be used to enhance the taste. This type of sauce is thick, with a strong flavor. It is often served with crackers or pita bread.
Feta dipping sauce takes on a thinner, smoother consistency when the cheese is pureed or blended along with other wet ingredients like sour cream or plain yogurt. The added ingredients also reduce the sharpness of the cheese. Flavorings such as garlic, mint or dill may also be added to alter the taste, based on how the sauce is being served. Some recipes call for diced cucumber or tomato to be mixed into the dip.
Sauces made with feta may be served warm, but they are most often chilled or served at room temperature. Warm feta appetizers are often made by combining feta crumbles with other ingredients in a baking dish or slow cooker, and cooking until melted. Some variations of chilled feta dipping sauce involve layering crumbled feta with hummus, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and chopped onions. These are served with chips or crackers, and are considered a Greek variation of layered Mexican taco dip. Dipping sauce meant to be served with meat is traditionally chilled, as it is intended to offset the heat of the cooked beef, lamb, or pork.
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@fBoyle, @ankara-- It sounds like you both like your feta dips very creamy. I personally like mine chunky, almost like a salad.
I just chop veggies, usually tomatoes and peppers, add crumbled or chopped feta, olive oil and seasoning. I love having this with crackers or baguettes. I've also made this with cooked spinach and it turned out equally delicious. The best part about it is that it takes five minutes to make. So if you have unexpected guests or decide to take an appetizer to a party, it's perfect!
I think a feta dip like this is also one of the healthiest snacks out there. Especially when you include fresh veggies in it. Now I know why people in the Mediterranean live long, healthy lives!
@fBoyle-- Your post inspired me to add feta cheese in my tzatziki sauce for shish kabobs. I think you'll be happy to know that it came out really good! Thanks for the inspiration!
I had made feta dips before but they were very cheesy dips made with feta, cream cheese or farmer's cheese, grilled red peppers and garlic. This dip is good too but sometimes it's way too heavy. Mixing feta cheese with sour cream or plain yogurt is a better idea. It makes the dip lighter. And I feel less guilty having it too. Using fat free feta makes a difference as well.
Creamy feta dip is so good! It's the best dip for veggies. I usually have vegetables with ranch dressing, but feta ranch dressing is even better. Plus it has the extra protein from the feta cheese.
I basically follow a homemade ranch dressing recipe to make it, except that I also put crumbled feta cheese in it while it's in the food processor. The main ingredients are sour cream, feta cheese and a little bit of buttermilk. Then I add the lemon juice and spices and process it one last time.
If any of you like ranch and feta, you have to try this dip. Also try it as a sauce in sandwiches. It's especially good with gyros, in place of tzatziki sauce.


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Hawaii Wedding Trumped by President's Golf Game
When Army Captains Natalie Heimel and Edward Mallue Jr. planned their December 28th wedding ceremony for the 16th hole of the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course on a Marine Corps base in Hawaii, they didn't expect a problem of presidential proportions. Everything went smoothly until after the Saturday rehearsal when the couple was informed they could not hold the wedding as planned. President Obama, vacationing in Hawaii, wanted to play golf the following day at the same time and in the same location as the ceremony. Fortunately, the golf course staff had a backup plan, quickly moving the ceremony to a more secluded location overlooking the ocean. Some of the guests even saw the President as he played nearby.


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The 3 Billion Dollar GSK Case (Part 1)
October 5, 2012
I'm back after a (very) long summer break.
There were two significant events in July. One was a US fine of $3 billion for Glaxo Smith Kline for mis-selling various medicines and other bad practices. The other was the publication by the European Commission of a proposal to revise the directive governing clinical trials.
The GSK fine included a number of criminal and civil penalties; details are on the website of the US Department of Justice. For those without the time, here is a summary of one of the criminal charges – involving the use or abuse of science. The full charge sheet is here
GSK pleaded guilty to the criminal charge of promoting an anti-depressant, Paxil, to children and adolescents from 1999 to 2003 when it was not approved for such use. According to the charge sheet, they did this in the following ways:
1 GSK carried out three studies on Paxil in children and adolescents, none of which showed any efficacy for the medicine for such patients.
2 For one of the studies (Study 329) GSK helped write and approved a "false and misleading" article in a medical journal that claimed that Paxil was effective in treating depression in adolescents. An early draft of the article described the serious adverse effects from Paxil as follows:
"worsening depression, emotional lability, headache and hostility were considered related or possibly related to treatment." GSK asked for this to be changed and the final version read "Of the 11 patients (who had serious adverse effects when taking Paxil), only headache (1 patient) was considered by the treating investigator to be related to (Paxil) treatment."
2 The results for the other two studies were never published, but were submitted to the FDA after some time.
3 GSK used the journal article to promote Paxil for use in children and adolescents. The marketing department sent the article to some 1900 medical reps, with a memo saying "Paxil demonstrates REMARKABLE Efficacy and Safety in the treatment of adolescent depression".
4 GSK paid a child psychiatrist to speak at a launch meeting and reported him as saying that as a result of the study "we can say that paroxetine has both efficacy and safety data in the treatment of adolescents."
5 At four "Paxil Forum" events for invited doctors (at expensive resorts) a paid speaker, a child psychiatrist, claimed that Study 329 showed "significantly greater improvement" in patients taking Paxil compared to placebos. Later, GSK reps gave some doctors copies of the speaker's slides – slides that were "false and misleading", according to the charge sheet.
6 GSK sponsored dinner programs, lunch programs, spa programs and other similar activities to promote the use for Paxil for children and adolescents.
7 GSK used samples to promote the use of Paxil for children and adolescents.
In 2003, after GSK had submitted the results of its three Paxil studies, the FDA recommended that Paxil not be used to treat children and adolescents.
No doubt the company would argue that these unfortunate events were a long time ago and would not happen nowadays – but how can we be sure? There have been some changes since, in relation to entertainment of doctors; there is slightly more transparency in terms of registration and reporting of clinical trials but not nearly enough and not in a properly systematic way. A system to promote transparency and access to information on clinical trials is no good unless it gets to the information, data and results that the companies would prefer not to release. This and similar cases may have a deterrent effect for some time but surely regulation has an important role here. More later on this point.ENDAuthor : Jim Murray
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3 October Tannock Hall Cliff Street 6.30pm
This important community event is sponsored by the Fremantle Society and is your chance to hear from both mayoral candidates, incumbent Dr Brad Pettitt, and challenger Ra Stewart.
To be sustainable Fremantle Council needs to grow its population and its land area, not annoy people so much they don't want to be part of us.
There is currently another push from North Fremantle residents to secede from Fremantle. A previous effort to secede just a small area near Mosman Park failed, but now there is a much more ambitious plan, which seeks to take all of North Fremantle except Fremantle Ports land into an amalgamation with Mosman Park.
The mayor of Mosman Park Ron Norris had a meeting with seven of the group a couple of weeks ago. Mosman Park has accepted the idea in principle, and the Fremantle Society has been told by the mayor and the secessionist side that the concern from locals revolves around dissatisfaction with Fremantle Council in general and specific concerns about foreshore and insurance issues.
East Fremantle made it very clear they did not want a voluntary amalgamation with Fremantle when they had the chance.
Hamilton Hill residents next door to Fremantle booed the amalgamation idea so much at a public meeting last year, Fremantle councillors Coggin and Hume slunk out of the hall.
When the amalgamation of Fremantle and Melville was mooted by the Liberal government, Melville Council told the Fremantle Society they thought the Fremantle finances were so suspect, they would not be interested.
Cockburn has refused to give an inch of its northern suburbs, even though the South Fremantle power station is not in Fremantle but Cockburn.
The North Fremantle group have not made the secession an election issue, because they want nothing to do with Fremantle Council. Their chances of success may be slim, but the totality of rejection of Fremantle Council by so many people, should be a wakeup call to the council. This is especially true during the current mayoral election where Dr Pettitt is seeking a third term.
This issue should motivate the mayor and council to do a better job, to cut the spin and fake news, and to represent the whole community – not just small segments of it.
John Dowson
The Fremantle Society
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