Lord Hunt, the health minister responsible for the NHS’s National Programme for IT [NPfIT] says the biggest challenge is getting “local ownership of the programme.”
He was referring to an initiative of David Nicholson, the Chief Executive of the NHS, who has helped to put in place the National Programme for IT Local Ownership Programme. This aims to devolve responsibility for the NPfIT to the heads of strategic health authorities, and the chief executives of NHS trusts.
Speaking at the HC2007 Healthcare IT conference at Harrogate on 19 March 2007, Lord Hunt said: “The biggest challenge is this question of local ownership of the programme. I have no doubt about that whatsoever. I see that as a minister that is one of my major areas of work in engagement with local NHS organisations.
“David Nicholson [Chief Executive of the NHS] feels very strongly too that this is where we need to put our energy. It’s clear that up to now people locally, NHS staff, boards of NHS organisations, have not felt as fully involved as they ought to have done.
“That’s why we have created NHS local ownership programme [my comment: there seems no agreement yet on whether it should be called the National Programme for IT Local Ownership Programme which oddly brings together the words “national local”, or the NHS Local Ownership Programme] and I am very hopeful this will be the way forward to getting that local ownership to getting that local support and getting across to NHS boards the critical importance of their support and leadership for the IT programme.”
From the audience Jane Hendy, a researcher at Imperial College, London, told Lord Hunt that chief executives of NHS trusts are ready and willing to engage with the NPfIT but there is little in the way of new software or services to become enthusiastic about.
She was referring to the uncertainty among trust boards over what to do about the delay in the deliver of core software from the NPfIT’s local service providers. Trust boards are uncertain whether to buy outside the NPfIT, make do with interim software that may be costly to replace when the core software eventually arrives, or extend contracts on existing systems that are perhaps becoming increasingly unreliable and unable to meet the needs of the organisation.
“I have been looking at the implementation of the NPFIT for the last three years,” Hendy told Lord Hunt. “I agree with a lot of what you said particularly about the ‘too much too quickly’ comment.
“I also think it’s not just a question of local ownership; it’s a question of local guidance for chief executives in acute trusts. There has been a lot of delay and my concern has been the uncertainty about what to do in terms of that delay. People do need timetables and people do need to know exactly where they are going with this particularly in relation to patient administration systems and also clinical systems as well. That really was not on your slides very much. The lack of implementation of new clinical systems does represent a real risk to patient safety as we sit here now and the lack of guidance on what to do about that.”
Lord Hunt’s reply did not address Hendy’s point on what trust boards should do in the light of the delays in the delivery of new national systems.
“I think that’s a very helpful point,” Lord Hunt told Hendy. “The key issue I take from [your comments] is closing any gap, if there is a gap, between people who are having to make these big decisions locally and the national programme. That’s the work that David Nicholson is now leading. He’s meeting chief executives of acute trusts in april to talk through the programme and I am sure those are issues which he and they will be prepared to tackle.
“Why did we take such a national direction approach? Frankly, and I suppose I have to put my hand on heart and I have to perhaps bear responsiblity for this, frankly I think it’s the only way that we could have achieved change in any scale of time at all within such a huge system.
“At the time I always knew that there would be issues about engagement at local level. There would always be an issue about the thousands of systems that are being run locally and how you got the integration that was required and the challenge that that would present to so many people locally, to companies, to IT specialists to the organisations themselves. We have to accept that, I don’t think that if we had been carrying on the way we had been carrying on we would have made progress. But we have now made sufficient progress in order to change the thrust towards local ownership. What of course that then requires is the capability of people at the local level to accept the responsibility that is being given to them.”
He said the boards of NHS bodies must recognise that their buy-in to the NPfIT “has got to be an absolute priority for them”.
Lord Hunt and Nicholson will be meeting chief executives and the chairs of NHS trusts and Strategic Health Authorities to “get their buy-in and their commitment”. “It’s one thing saying local ownership is important but the other side of the coin is that organisations locally then have to accept their responsibilities.”
To this Hendy said: “My personal experience having talked to chief executives in the trusts over the last three years is a great readiness and willingness to engage but unfortunately there has not been much to engage with. What people have wanted is something concrete to engage with, and that is something that has not been forthcoming.”
Lord Hunt again bypassed this particular concern. “That a fair point,” replied Lord Hunt. “I accept that. What I am saying is that we are in a position to have a grown up conversation with those people who will be absolutely critical to success in the next stage. All I am saying is that it is a two-way thing. I agree with you. If I compare where the NHS is now to where it was five, six seven years ago I think there has been a huge change in attitude among senior managers and clinicians but we have now got to make it work.”


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Editorial: Vigilance will help keep curve sliding downhill
There are positive signs in the fight to slow the spread of the new coronavirus across the nation.
But as Americans largely heed stay-home orders and observe social-distancing protocols, we offer a reminder that now is not the time to become complacent. Remember: Remain at least 6 feet from others — and maintain more distance when possible — and wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also now recommends wearing a protective mask when in public.
Those strategies have been largely effective and the impact of those safeguards is being seen.
Researchers report many places might be past the pandemic’s peak strain on hospitals and might be beyond the apex for the number of COVID-19 deaths per day. That, however, is based upon a majority of people continuing to follow stay-at-home orders.
Considering how easily COVID-19 can spread, the additional precautions are warranted. While the nation has made progress in flattening the curve of the pandemic, the virus remains a threat and complacency could lead to a flare-up.
Every sector of society has felt the impact of the outbreak in leading to this hopeful turning point. Lives have been disrupted and workers have been laid off, and self-isolation has taxed our resolve. The economic cost will linger for years, as will the emotional toll. And many families have lost loved ones.
Yet there are stories of dedication, sacrifice and, at times, heroism in the relatively effective response to the outbreak.
Health care workers have worked tirelessly, putting themselves in danger to care for others when proper protective gear too often has been in short supply. And grocery store workers, delivery drivers and others have reminded us that their jobs are essential to a smoothly running society.
The fight against COVID-19 and the effort to stem its spread is far from over. Experts say many people who have been exposed to the virus might be asymptomatic and unaware that they are able to spread it. Precautionary measures are still required — as is common sense in protecting your health and that of your family.
If that common sense continues to prevail, then we will indeed remain on the down slope of the pandemic.
That glimmer of hope should inspire us all to finish the job.
— The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington

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Insurers Plan Online Claims Filing Service Via MedUnite
Seven large health insurance companies yesterday announced plans to jointly create an Internet-based, "one-stop clearinghouse" to expedite claims, referrals and other health care transactions between physicians and insurers, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
MedUnite's founding members -- Aetna Inc., Cigna Corp., Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Net Inc., Oxford Health Plans Inc., Pacificare Health Systems and Wellpoint Health Networks -- hope to streamline physician/insurer transactions, increase claims acceptance rates and reduce payment times by standardizing claims forms among multiple insurers. MedUnite spokeswoman Eve Dryer said the service is designed to reduce the "hassle factor" plaguing doctors who deal with several different insurers, each with their "own forms, eligibility requirements and preferred modes of operation" (Knox, Philadelphia Inquirer, 11/15). Services that MedUnite would process online, such as payment claims, patient referrals and eligibility checks, are now mostly handled on paper or with private electronic networks. In addition, most physicians hire staff to handle these "time consuming" transactions (Carrns, Wall Street Journal, 11/15). MedUnite CEO Dave Cox said the joint business venture "would be the only business of its kind to offer doctors a way to use a single form to communicate with all of its member health plans." The system could also "inform doctors in real time that they have filed a claim form improperly, thereby eliminating months of delays and hassles as paperwork shuffles back and forth between doctors and health plans," Cox said (Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 11/15). The seven MedUnite founding insurers currently insure about 61 million people, and "have relationships" with 26% of physicians and 37% of hospitals nationwide. Other companies will be able to join the MedUnite insurer base "as partners or as customers," Dryer said (Philadelphia Inquirer, 11/15). To join MedUnite, insurers would pay fees on a "per-transaction basis," and physician offices would pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited transactions. Although these fees have not yet been determined, Cox said the cost for doctors and health plans will be less expensive than systems they are currently using (Wall Street Journal, 11/15). If MedUnite can help reduce the more than $70 billion health plans spend annually on claims and referrals processing, health plans' stocks "will go sky high," according to Sheryl Skolnick, a health care analyst with New York-based Banc Boston Robertson Stephens. (Los Angeles Times, 11/15). San Diego-based MedUnite is set to begin a test phase in February with 500 physicians nationwide, and plans to be "fully operational" in June (Philadelphia Inquirer, 11/15).
The launch of MedUnite does not bode well for financially ailing competitor WebMD, unless the two companies can work together and merge their capabilities, the Wall Street Journal reports. Atlanta-based WebMD also is working to "link the health care industry's myriad parts over the Internet," and plans to provide similar services to insurers (Wall Street Journal, 11/15). MedUnite has an edge on WebMD, however, with a built-in customer base of its founding members, and has no plans to go public, thereby eliminating the need to post "huge profit[s] or please Wall Street investors," unlike WebMD (Los Angeles Times, 11/15). WebMD CEO Martin Wygod remains optimistic that WebMD is well-financed and positioned to compete with MedUnite, but is willing to work with its competitor where the companies' interests overlap. Wygod said, "We wish them well, and we hope to do business with them." MedUnite's Cox concurred, "It's in their interest and our interest to make these services work together." Cox did not disclose MedUnite's expected revenue or how much each founding insurer contributed towards the venture (Wall Street Journal, 11/15).


Today is a glorious day because Ohio State has added some new names to the Buckeyes’ depth chart this week against UNLV. The most prominent name isn’t new, but rather a return. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Joe Burrow is back among his peers, and sharing an OR with redshirt freshman Dwayne Haskins.
With UNLV on the schedule this week, the Buckeyes are expected to be able to play more than just their starting quarterback. This means that they need to know who their backup quarterback is. Trying to narrow down precisely when a decision would be made, I asked Kevin Wilson about it. Sorry to say, no such narrowing down was made.
Even after the game, regardless of who takes the field second for the Buckeyes at quarterback, I expect Urban Meyer to say the competition is ongoing and they’ll have some kind of reason for playing whoever they did, but that reason won’t be, “He’s our backup quarterback.”
A real, live, actual new name on the depth chart is true freshman offensive lineman Josh Myers at the No. 3 left guard. Matthew Burrell was out last week and in a boot, but he is listed on the depth chart. Meyer didn’t mention him as being out this week, so we’ll see if he’s good to go.
In an interesting twist, the No. 2 tight end this week will be determined by Ohio State’s cornerbacks coach. How so? Wilson said on Tuesday that Marcus Baugh’s backup will be whichever tight end has the best week on special teams, so when he asks special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs for his input, that’s when the decision will be made.
There is only one change on the defensive side of the ball, and it isn’t with any of the names. Instead, the OR that was listed between middle linebackers Tuf Borland and Baron Browning has now slid up a level and is connecting Chris Worley and Borland. Meyer said this week that Worley is questionable for this game due to his sprained foot from last week.
There should be no need for Worley this week, and this would be a good opportunity to see what Borland can do against a more standard offense.
No other changes were present among the linebackers. This might be an opportunity to get true freshman Pete Werner in the mix. The Sam linebackers have been up and down this season. Werner is listed as a Sam on the depth chart, so maybe with Dante Booker nursing a sore shoulder, we could see Werner’s redshirt burned at some point in the second half.
There are two new additions to the special teams depth chart.
The first is the addition of an OR at kickoff specialist between Blake Haubeil and Sean Nuernberger. Meyer isn’t thrilled with Haubeil’s consistency and they could use more hang time in order to get the coverage units further down the field.
The other new inclusion in the kicking game is cornerback Kendall Sheffield listed at No. 3 punt returner behind K.J. Hill and Demario McCall. Who knows when McCall will be ready to go, but even when he is, they might not put him at punt returner right away. Hill has been reliable, but the returns haven’t really done much to excite Meyer. He did acknowledge this week that they really haven’t had many return opportunities, so a lack of explosion isn’t necessarily OSU’s fault.
Sheffield was a tremendous returner in high school and junior college, and he brings much more speed to the position. He is not as reliable as Hill, but this would be a game to get Sheffield a few touches in order to see what he can do. Don’t be surprised if he does something to get Buckeye fans and coaches excited.


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Nightingale by Jennifer Estep
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A cross between The Incredibles and My Super Ex-Girlfriend, the Bigtime series is a must read. It is filled with humour and sensitivity. Ms. Estep is a master at creating lovely and realistic characters.
In NIGHTINGALE, Abby Appleby is the party planner extraordinaire. No one is better at putting out fires, calming hysterical brides and pulling off amazing parties everyone talks about. One night after a successful party, she comes across a hurt superhero, Talon. In the heat of the moment, she saves him. As they say, no good deed goes unpunished.
This world Ms. Estep created is fabulous. It's rich with different types of superheroes. In a sense, she's taken a page out of DC comics with how superheroes come to be. There are some who are gifted with natural powers like Superman and Wonder Woman. Then there are ones who use technology to help them fight like Batman. Which one is the better superhero? It's difficult to say and Ms. Estep doesn't favour one over the other.
Abby is not a superhero, but does have super hearing and senses. Talon, on the other hand, is one with numerous techno gadgets to help him fight crime. He's even similar to Batman in the sense he is a rich businessman.
This story is a fast read and pulls a reader in because the characters are so endearing. Learning about Abby and her neurosis is moving. Her lack of self-esteem based on her looks is so contradictory to her aggressive self-confidence in her abilities. This makes her more relatable. Her desire to be with Talon yet wanting to keep her secret identity off the grid is a difficult quandary.
The plot of this story is fast-paced and reminiscent of Ms. Estep's Elemental series. It's also interesting and causes a reader to constantly try to guess the identity of the villains while hoping for a romance to bloom in full. The characters in this book are larger than life at times. The book could come off campy but instead, exudes witty playfulness in a tongue-in-cheek manner. I love Ms. Estep's writing voice in this story - smooth and silky.
This paranormal romance book is highly recommended to readers who have a touch of comic book geekiness.
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So…being a jewelry fanatic myself, I have to admit that I’m already envious of whoever wins today’s SURPRISE GIVEAWAY! That lucky someone is going to win a generous $150 Shopping Spree on jewelry by Foxy Originals – and there are some seriously fabulous designs to choose from in necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets & more…
Founded by Jen Kluger and Suzie Orol, Ontario-based Foxy Originals is all about “unique and playful jewelry pieces that help young women everywhere find their own way to sparkle and shine – without breaking the bank.” Added bonus: check out their eco-friendly attitude.
At FoxyOriginals.com, you can shop by jewelry Type, Collection, or Theme. Pictured above and below are some personal favorites from the Galapagos, Marrakesh, and Brazilia collections – and you’ll find LOTS more on their website…
I’m especially loving the feather-inspired Peacock and Salvador designs in the Brazilia collection. In addition to the hair band pictured below, the Peacock design is also available as earrings or a belt!
HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
• Post a comment here telling us which design(s) from the Foxy Originals website you especially love!
• Giveaway ends, Monday June 14th at midnight PST. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced here as soon as they’ve accepted the prize. Good luck!!

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PHOTOS: Real-Life Barbie Valeria Lukyanova Is 'Happy To Seem Unreal'
Valeria Lukyanova, 21, the Ukrainian model and Internet sensation who has been dubbed "the human Barbie" due to her bizarrely uncanny Barbie-doll looks, which include a tiny waist and ample personal endowments, is proud of her unusual looks, and wants everyone to know it, starting with the readers of V Magazine, which conducted an interview and did a photo shoot with Lukyanova for its "Girl Power" issue.
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Lukyanova, who describes herself as the "most famous woman of the Russian-speaking Internet," with over 12,000 subscribers to her YouTube account, insists that her unusual dimensions are real, not enhanced or modified by plastic surgery. "In the morning I work on my face and I get a massage," she told V about the routine that contributes to her appearance. "Then I spend some time on the Internet. I meditate and travel in my astral body, and after that I work out at the gym. I go for a walk with my best girlfriend, I get home, and I make dinner for the man I love. Then I spend some more time on the Internet, do some reading and meditating, and go to bed."
Lukyanova also addressed the comments of naysayers. "Many people say bad things about people who want to perfect themselves," she said. "It's hard work, but they dismiss it as something done by surgeons or computer artists .... I'm happy to seem unreal to them, it means I'm doing a good job."
Lukyanova, who also uses the alias, "Amatue," meaning sun goddess, may be a fan of out-of-body travel, but there are some things about which she seems grounded. "Every good-looking woman with fine features and a slim figure looks like a doll," she reasons. "I won't deny that I play along with people's perceptions. I'm amused by the reactions. I don't take it seriously," she said.
The "Girl Power" issue of V Magazine also features Scarlett Johansson, Kate Moss and Rihanna in various stages of undress.
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Hola Mi Amigo!
I'm Jason and I am a musical/visual artist who lives in Brooklyn. I love to read, write, draw and open up to new ideas. Likewise, I have been told by many that I am a muse, an inspiration and a positive force in their lives. I reside in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn after spending many years in Bensonhurst, Kensington, and prior to my move here: 5 years in the South Park Slope Area. I was born in Coney Island in 1981. In 2012 everyone has a blog. This is mine.
I play in clubs bars and small venues from time to time as a member of the JSE and the Pretentious Pretenses- but I do this under pseudonyms.
Some names I go by are Jason Sharp, Eric Claptop, Wheelbarrow Tinderbox, DjJ Deadfish, Shithead, Puke Numbskull, Elijah Should and Poindexter Q. Twinklebottom.
I started A Black Tie Affair in 2006 and have been feuding with shitty bands who have the same name ever since.
I also sing for Cereal Hero Killer, and play with Smokin' Joe Haines and Natalia McCarty in the LoveMuffins. For my solo work I have released records as Elijah Should, Magic Nose Goblins, Tidewaterdeadfish and Second Hand Coke- As "Jay Sharp" I have released seven acoustic EPs. Click on the #Pages and #Links buttons above to sample, stream, download or purchase my music.
I started listening to rock music in 1995. I was a sophomore in high school when Billy Corgan completely changed my life. I sometimes believe he may have even saved my young, dumb life. I can clearly remember songs like Siva and Galapagos "talking me down off the ledge" so to speak.
Since then, I've become confident, a bit of a dude, and a full time musician (read as having very little money and very much life experience- I haven't had a full time job in I dunno how long) Basically I deem myself an authority on what rocks after surviving 11+ years of gigging in the "new york shitty" club scene.
I am also uber-supportive of all my friends, yet ones who not only make good music, but are also supportive, will more likely appear on these pages time and time again.
You don't have to take my word for it, just click on the search box and type in your name or your bands' name. (I tag everything on this site) Artistic endeavors, especially those within the field of rocking music will be featured. (often)
I accept submissions, and If I deem they rock, they'll be on this blog.
"I Believe This Rocks" is Another extension of the Fish Fantasy Universe by Jay Sharp.
(I Believe This Rocks! was my 10th blog. I now moderate over 50.)
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Charish Perriwinkle had been shopping with her mother Friday night at the northeast Florida store. Sgt. Lonnie Mills of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office tells The Florida Times-Union (http://bit.ly/10GLksY ) that the pair was befriended by a man who offered to take Charish to buy a snack.
The man is a registered sex offender. Sheriff's office spokesman Shannon Hartley said Saturday that the 56-year-old man had been taken into custody after officers surrounded his van.
The sheriff's office Facebook page says authorities are beginning a murder investigation.
About an hour later, the girl's body was found at a church.
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Unfortunately, government agencies often are slow to respond to new scientific information and economic and political forces make it difficult for our population to receive clear information informing them that heart disease is nutritionally induced and totally avoidable with dietary excellence. Sadly, even the American Heart Association advocates a diet that has been shown to actually increase heart disease.
Logically, ED secondary to testosterone deficiency should be treated by testosterone replacement. Testosterone levels in men decrease with age.4 Both epidemiological and observational studies have demonstrated that reduced testosterone is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. One meta-analysis showed lower testosterone and higher 17β oestradiol as significant risk predictors despite adjustment for age and body mass index.4 Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) have been found to have lower testosterone levels than controls, and there is inverse correlation between testosterone and the incidence of major cardiovascular disease (CVD).4 A significant negative correlation has been reported between total testosterone levels and Framingham risk score.4 However, it has been pointed out that ‘It is unclear if this is a causal association or due to low testosterone being a biomarker of poor health’.4 Testosterone replacement as a treatment for …
Levine GN, Steinke EE, Bakaeen FG, Bozkurt B, Cheitlin MD, Conti JB, Foster E, Jaarsma T, Kloner RA, Lange RA, Lindau ST, Maron BJ, Moser DK, Ohman EM, Seftel AD, Stewart WJ. Sexual activity and cardiovascular disease: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association, Circulation , 2012, vol. 125 (pg. 1058-1072)https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182447787
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Several other facts support the close relationship between sexual dysfunction and CV disease. Endothelial dysfunction mediated by decreased nitric-oxide bioavailability as well as atherosclerotic lesions constitute a common pathophysiologic substrate affecting both CV disease and erectile dysfunction, a disease considered to be primarily of vascular origin[76,80-82]. Several traditional CV risk factors (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking) are frequently found in individuals with erectile dysfunction, conferring a detrimental cardiovascular burden to them. More interestingly, the increased cardiovascular risk observed in those patients is independent of the aforementioned CV risk factors[81-88].
“I’m hoping this study will drive that (tie) a little bit harder and faster so that physicians will routinely be including ED when they’re screening patients for cardiovascular disease,” he said. “Doctors should ask the question and consider whether hardening of the arteries is occurring, ask about family history and signs or symptoms like chest pain with exertion, and spend the requisite amount of time to find out what’s going on.”
In a study by Segal et al. (11), 4 out of 5 healthy individuals were able to achieve tumescence beyond 60% maximum rigidity when subjected to PVS using the Viberect® alone, with no other external visual sexual stimulation. In a randomized controlled study by Fode et al. (12) involving 68 men who underwent nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy, 30 men who received PVS to the frenulum daily for 6 weeks, using the Ferticare® vibrator, showed a trend towards better erections. After 1 year, 53% in the PVS group had an IIEF score ≥18 compared with 32% in the control group, although no statistical achievement was achieved. The role of PVS in penile rehabilitation is based on the postulation that PVS provides early activation of the parasympathetic erectile spinal centres at S2–S4 level, which result in early recovery of the neuropraxic cavernosal nerves.
For oral erectile dysfunction medicines to work as desired, they must be used properly in the first place. This means taking the medicine 30–45 minutes before engaging in sexual intimacy; taking the drug on an empty stomach or at least avoiding a heavy or high-fat meal before taking the drug (this is especially important when using sildenafil); and engaging in adequate genital stimulation before attempting intercourse. Drinking small amounts of alcohol (one to two drinks) should not compromise the effectiveness of erectile dysfunction medicines, but larger amounts of alcohol can diminish a man’s ability to have an erection.


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Thursday, 9 January, 1:45–3:00 p.m., Great America, Chicago Marriott
Program arranged by the Division on Old English Language and Literature
Presiding: Samantha Zacher, Cornell Univ.
1. "Wrætlic and Sellic: Affects of Wonder and Old English Aesthetic Categories," Emily V. Thornbury, Univ. of California, Berkeley
2. "Wundorlice hit hæleð: Wounds and Wonders in Old English Medical Texts," Jacqueline Ann Stodnick, Univ. of Texas, Arlington
3. "Wonders Never Cease in the Old English Boethius," Nicole Guenther Discenza, Univ. of South Florida
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We have synthesized and tested new highly fluorescent metal organic framework (MOF) materials
based on stilbene dicarboxylic acid as a linker. The crystal structure and porosity of the product are
dependent on synthetic conditions and choice of solvent and a low-density cubic form has been
identified by x-ray diffraction. In this work we report experiments demonstrating scintillation
properties of these crystals. Bright proton-induced luminescence with large shifts relative to the
fluorescence excitation spectra were recorded, peaking near 475 nm. Tolerance to fast proton
radiation was evaluated by monitoring this radio-luminescence to absorbed doses of several hundred MRAD.
Organic materials, and in particular, poly(<i>p</i>-phenylene vinylene)s, are being investigated for solid state neutron
detection. Semiconducting organics can offer direct detection because of high resistivity, high dielectric strength, natural
gamma discrimination due to low Z, and room temperature operation. However, the effective charge collection is
dependant on several material processing variables, including solvent choice and concentration, substrate, deposition
method and conditions, post-deposition processing, and other factors, all of which can influence the local and bulk order
of the material. We have investigated the effects of processing variables on the material order through infrared
dichroism. The charge collection of the device was measured with visible laser excitation, and related to the order.
We are developing a variety of microsystems for the separation and detection of biological samples. At the heart of these systems, inexpensive polymer microfluidic chips carry out sample preparation and analysis. Fabrication of polymer microfluidic chips involves the creation of a master in etched silicon or glass; plating of the master to produce a nickel stamp; large lot chip replication by injection molding; precision chip sealing; and chemical modification of channel surfaces. Separation chips rely on insulator-based dielectrophoresis for the separation of biological particles. Detection chips carry out capillary electrophoresis to detect fluorescent tags that identify specific biological samples. Since the performance and reliability of these microfluidic chips are very sensitive to fluidic impedance, electromagnetic flux, and zeta potential, the microchannel dimensions, shape, and surface chemistry have to be tightly controlled during chip fabrication and use. This paper will present an overview of chip design, fabrication, and testing. Dimensional metrology data, surface chemistry characterization, and chip performance data will be discussed in detail.
Sandia and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories are developing a briefcase-sized, broad-spectrum bioagent detection system. This autonomous instrument, the BioBriefcase, will monitor the environment and warn against bacterium, virus, and toxin based biological attacks. At the heart of this device, inexpensive polymer microfluidic chips will carry out sample preparation and analysis. Fabrication of polymer microfluidic chips involves the creation of a master in etched glass; plating of the master to produce a nickel stamp; large lot chip replication by injection molding; and thermal chip sealing. Since the performance and reliability of microfluidic chips are very sensitive to fluidic impedance and to electromagnetic fluxes, the microchannel dimensions and shape have to be tightly controlled during chip fabrication. In this talk, we will present an overview of chip design and fabrication. Metrology data collected at different fabrication steps and the dimensional deviations of the polymer chip from the original design will be discussed.
We have successfully demonstrated selective trapping, concentration, and release of various biological organisms and inert beads by insulator-based dielectrophoresis within a polymeric microfluidic device. The microfluidic channels and internal features, in this case arrays of insulating posts, were initially created through standard wet-etch techniques in glass. This glass chip was then transformed into a nickel stamp through the process of electroplating. The resultant nickel stamp was then used as the replication tool to produce the polymeric devices through injection molding. The polymeric devices were made of Zeonor 1060R, a polyolefin copolymer resin selected for its superior chemical resistance and optical properties. These devices were then optically aligned with another polymeric substrate that had been machined to form fluidic vias. These two polymeric substrates were then bonded together through thermal diffusion bonding. The sealed devices were utilized to selectively separate and concentrate a variety of biological pathogen simulants and organisms. These organisms include bacteria and spores that were selectively concentrated and released by simply applying D.C. voltages across the plastic replicates via platinum electrodes in inlet and outlet reservoirs. The dielectrophoretic response of the organisms is observed to be a function of the applied electric field and post size, geometry and spacing. Cells were selectively trapped against a background of labeled polystyrene beads and spores to demonstrate that samples of interest can be separated from a diverse background. We have implemented a methodology to determine the concentration factors obtained in these devices.

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Through the generosity of a bequest and two individual donations, the Library Board of Trustees started an Endowment Fund this year. To ensure future success and expanded services, we ask for your help to grow our new Endowment Fund. The Fund will provide:
Seed money for innovative new programs
A consistent base of funding during economic downturns
Reading, literacy and lifelong learning are at the core of our mission. Add your contribution and join those who have helped support that mission and improve the Library and Community:
The Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library underwrote 73% of the youth book budget
The Friends-supported Summer Reading Program improved student reading skills over the summer. This year’s 7-week program included 31 science-themed events for over 1,400 kids and families!
The Women’s Club support allowed for multiple copies of best sellers
A Library Trustee gifted us the Financial Times and new Investment Collection
Named donors supported unique programs like the “The Snow Queen” and Neill Hartley as “Sherlock Holmes”
The Frank J. and Cornelia D. Ollinger Fund and Lillian S. Stile Fund maintained the non-fiction books and biographies
With gratitude and thanks,
Sharon Moreland-Sender, MLS
A copy of the 2014 Appeal Letter is available to download
Does your employer offer a Matching Gifts program? We will work with you to take advantage of the program.
Eleanor Schneider, President and former Commissioner
Jack Bernstein, Vice President
Judy Trichon, Treasurer
Miryam Roddy, Secretary
Ferdinand Gonzales, Commissioner
The Huntingdon Valley Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. A copy of the registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
As members of the Library Board of Trustees work to craft a new Strategic Plan for the Library, they invite you to share your ideas, concerns and vision for library’s future at a Community Forum. Your valuable input and feedback is vital to the planning process! We want to hear YOUR voice.
Please attend the final Community Forum on Saturday, October 25 at 10:30 am in the Community Room
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Wetruly want to listen and hear your opinions, whatever they are, about all aspects of Huntingdon Valley Library — the building, staff and/or programs and services. How can we best serve you, your friends and families in the future? Now is your chance to let us know and help build and even better library and community hub in years to come!” – Miryam Roddy, Board Secretary
This discussion, facilitated by Liz Vibber of Catalyst Center, will explore the themes and issues brought up in the Customer Survey and interviews with key stakeholders from the surrounding community. Each forum will be approximately 1-hour long, with refreshments and chances to win door prizes!
We want to thank everyone who participated in the first two Forums, as well as the Teens who came and shared their creative ideas and insights.
As of Oct. 18, we had 250 responses to the Customer Survey. The drawing for a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite ended Oct. 17, but the Survey will remain open until Oct. 25.
Three open-ended questions about the library and its future
Five demographic questions
One final question to sign up to receive the weekly newsletter
Thank you for your time and opinions. The Board and Staff work in concert to provide the residents of the Lower Moreland Township and Huntingdon Valley Library users with great Library services. Your feedback helps ensure we continue down the right path. If you run into any problems or would prefer to complete a paper survey, contact me at 215-947-5138 or by email at email@example.com.
As an incentive to share your time and opinions, you can enter to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite tabletcomputer by sharing your email address once you complete the survey.
Before crafting a new three-year Strategic Plan for the Library, the Board is gathering valuable input and feedback from the Community.
This Survey is one of several steps the Board is taking to listen to you! They hope to hear the ideas and insights that will help shape and inform the Library’s future.
The Board is also engaged in interviewing Community members and they invite you to participate in one of three Community Forums in October. These facilitated discussions will explore the themes and issues brought up through the Survey and interviews.
Please join the Board and Staff for the Community Forums that are most convenient for you:
Monday, October 13 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 25 at 10:30 am
This 14-question Survey includes:
Five questions about current Library services
Three open-ended questions about the library and its future
Five demographic questions
One final question that will enter you to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite.
Only one entry per person.
Thank you for your time and opinions. The Board and Staff work in concert to provide residents of the Lower Moreland Township and Huntingdon Valley Library users with great Library services. Your feedback helps ensure we continue down the right path. If you run into any problems or would prefer to complete a paper survey, contact me at 215-947-5138 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.org.
Did you know? The Huntingdon Valley Library, a non-profit library, receives the majority of our funding from the Lower Moreland Township. This local support covers our basics: staff, utilities, insurance, and administrative expenses (like bookkeeping).
With individual donations from supporters like you and on-going support from the Friends of the Library, we are able to enhance the collection, improve our technology and bring in quality speakers, like Gerry Shur, Ruth K. Hartz and Dr. Isser.
Donations to the Library may be tax deductible. We also welcome memorials and will provide a personalized book plate for any donation over $25.00.
For more information about how you can donate to the Library, visit the Donate page at hvlibrary.org.
We also have two new ways to support the Library:
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To make your payment online, fill out the online donations form. Once that is submitted, use the button to make a payment. Be sure to specify your name and purpose so that we can match your form to your payment.
Help the Library celebrate over 60 years of service to Huntingdon Valley with Larry Kane, author of the new book When They Were Boys.
60th Anniversary Brunch Sunday, January 5, 2014 11:30 am Philmont Country Club
$25 per person, includes for each household, a complimentary copy of When They Were Boys!
Call today to reserve your spot, less than 30 seats are left! RSVP at 215-947-5138 or by email at email@example.com.
Brunch includes: Fresh Tomato and Orange Juice, Assorted muffins, bagels and croissants, assorted mini danish, cream cheese, butter and jelly, hashbrowns, cinnamon Challah french toast, cheese blintzes, seasonal fresh fruit and assorted berries and coffee, decaf coffee and tea. We we also will have an Omelet bar.
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Sharon at the Library (215-947-5138 or firstname.lastname@example.org) for more information.
Larry Kane to Speak at Huntingdon Valley Library’s 60-Year Celebration Brunch
Sixty years ago, gasoline cost 29 cents a gallon, and the average cost of a new car was $1,850.
The classic book by Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451, was published, and also the equally bestselling, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller. The Huntingdon Valley Library opened its doors that same year, 1953.
To celebrate 60 years of service and to thank the community for its patronage and support, the Huntingdon Valley Library is having a special buffet brunch on January 5, 2014, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Philmont Country Club, 301 Tomlinson Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA. “We are excited to celebrate both the Library and the Community in January and invite our friends and neighbors to join us,” said Sharon Moreland-Sender, Library Director.
Larry Kane will be the featured guest at the anniversary brunch. During his successful 52-year media career, Kane has covered domestic and world events. He is known as the “dean of Philadelphia television news anchors,” and is the only anchor to have worked at all three network-owned stations in the region. Currently, Kane is the host of the “Voice of Reason” on the Comcast Network, and also a special contributor with commentary and analysis for KYW Newsradio, as well as an occasional writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
2014 also marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ American invasion. In 1964, Kane was a 21-year-old news director of Miami’s WFUN radio in 1964, when he became an embedded reporter on tour with the Beatles. He was the only American reporter to have traveled with the Beatles on every stop of their 1964 and 1965 American tours.
Kane wrote three books about his days with the iconic band: Ticket to Ride, and The New York Times bestseller Lennon Revealed. His third Beatles book came out earlier this summer — When They Were Boys: The True Story of the Beatles’ Rise to the Top (Running Press).
During the Huntingdon Valley Library brunch on January 5, Kane will speak about When They Were Boys. Brunch tickets are available for $25 a person and are available via the library’s website, http://www.hvlibrary.org or at the library. Every family or individual ticket holder will receive a free copy of When They Were Boys as the Library’s special thank you, and Kane will sign copies after his presentation. Seating is limited, so reserve one soon by calling the Library at 215-947-5138 or emailing us at email@example.com.
A bit of our history:
The Huntingdon Valley Library dates back to 1871. It was located on Huntingdon Pike near the present Gulf Station. The second library was formed in 1919 by the Community Club. All the volumes were donated. The Community Club ran fund raising movies and minstrel shows to keep the library going. After a few years, due to the lack of funds and volunteers, the library closed.
In 1953, the Women’s Club of Huntingdon Valley started the third library as a community project. The collection consisted of donated books. Yerkes Cleaners cleared a shelf in their cleaning establishment to house the books. Soon the library’s growth necessitated a move to a rented house on Huntingdon Pike. The Women’s Club formed a Library Committee and staffed the library with volunteers. Residents in the area paid the rent.
In 1961, referendum was passed, and the library was incorporated as a non-profit organization with a Board of Trustees. Two years later; the library found a new home in the former Memorial Baptist Church where it stayed until an addition was built on the old Red Lion School site located across the street. The library moved into the new facility in April, 1995.

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Cancer Stages and Treatment
The following are the stages of kidney cancer and their treatment:
- Stages I, II, III
The first two stages of kidney cancer occur within the organ. The third stage of the disease extends to the neighboring lymph nodes or large veins. At these stages, surgery is the method used for removing cancerous cells.
The approaches used during surgery to treat kidney cancer at this stage are partial and radical nephrectomy.
In partial nephrectomy, only a part of the kidney is removed while for radical nephrectomy, the whole kidney is removed. The latter occurs in a case where the entire kidney is infected.
The surgery is then followed by targeted drugs and close patient monitoring. If your body can’t withstand surgery, local treatments are used. They include:
- Radiation therapy
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Stage IV
If the cancer infection has spread to other parts of the body outside the kidney, the kidney cancer is at the fourth stage.
The infected person’s health and the intensity or level of the disease determine the right kind of treatment.
A person at this stage can still go through surgery as part of the treatment plan.
If the spread of the tumor and the cancer is only around one other area in the body, surgery can be conducted to remove the kidneys and the other affected part. However, this depends on a patient’s health.
Radiation can also be used to substitute surgery.
If the spread of the cancer is extensive, removing the kidney may not help. In this case, systemic therapy is first conducted.
This stage of cancer is difficult to treat and cure. Therefore, clinical trials of combinational therapies can be used. The best treatment option for some patients include palliative treatments such as radiation therapy.

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In the treasure chest of family wisdom, Grandma’s recipes hold a special place, especially when it comes to natural remedies for health and well-being. One such gem is the 3-Day Liver Cleanse, a potent detox juice designed to purify the liver and flush toxins from the body. This simple concoction, made with ingredients known for their cleansing properties, promises to rejuvenate your system and kickstart your health. Here’s how to prepare and use this traditional liver cleanser.
Ingredients for Detox Juice
- Garlic: 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped. Garlic is celebrated for its health benefits, including its ability to support liver function and detoxification. It contains compounds that help activate liver enzymes responsible for flushing out toxins.
- Parsley: 1 small bunch of parsley, chopped. Parsley is not just a garnish; it’s a powerful cleansing herb that supports kidney and liver function. It’s rich in vitamins and antioxidants that promote detoxification.
- Lemon Juice: Juice of 1 lemon. Lemon juice is a detoxification powerhouse, aiding in digestion and helping to cleanse the liver. Its high vitamin C content also supports the body’s natural detox processes.
- Water: 500 ml of water. Water is essential for flushing toxins out of the body, aiding in the overall detoxification process.
Preparation and Usage
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, combine the chopped garlic and parsley, lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain (Optional): For a smoother texture, you can strain the juice to remove solid bits, although consuming the whole mixture will maximize its benefits.
- Consume: Drink one cup (approximately 240 ml or 8 fl oz) of this liver cleanser juice in the morning on an empty stomach.
- Duration: Continue to drink this liver cleansing recipe daily for 3 days to achieve effective results.
Embracing a Holistic Approach
While this liver cleanse is a powerful start to detoxifying your body, remember that a holistic approach to health involves more than a three-day cleanse. Supporting your liver’s health requires a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding excessive alcohol and processed foods. Grandma’s liver cleanse can be a wonderful reset button, but true and lasting health is built on daily habits that support your body’s natural detoxification processes.
As with any detox program, it’s wise to consult with a healthcare professional before starting, especially if you have existing health conditions or concerns. Here’s to your health and to the timeless wisdom of natural remedies passed down through generations!

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The System for Urban Stormwater Treatment and Analysis Integration (SUSTAIN) was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide stormwater managers with a decision support system for the cost-efficient selection and placement of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) in urban watersheds. The SUSTAIN modeling system integrates simulation based on sound science and engineering principles, with cost estimation tools, and optimization to support users in selecting the best solutions on the basis of cost and effectiveness. This report documents the enhancements to the system since the initial release of version 1.0 in October 2009. Two case studies also provide insight into the application of the system, and demonstrate the utility of SUSTAIN in evaluating the use of green infrastructure (GI) in communities addressing the mitigation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs). SUSTAIN's innovative integration of optimization and simulation of BMP performance in a watershed setting provides significant capabilities to support the evaluation of various configurations of BMPs, the impact of local site conditions on BMP placement, and the types and relative costs of the BMPs available.


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Smoke and other products of combustion kill at least 80% of recorded ‘fire victims’, smoke is debilitating and can render people unconscious minimising their chances of survival. Many more die weeks or months later from the lingering effects and toxic effects of smoke inhalation.
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DeWayne's friend is acting creepy, and DeWayne needs to get away-fast. Because in Double-Dare to Be Scared, being a regular kid doesn't mean you're safe. And having friends is even less of a guarantee. Robert D. San Souci, author of Dare to Be Scared, has spun another thirteen original tales to keep night-lights burning across the country. There's something for every brave reader, as stories range from campfire grabbers to unsettling thrillers and combine elements of folklore and pop culture. Black-and-white scratchboard illustrations by David Ouimet complement the macabre mood of the collection. If Dare to Be Scared thrilled you, or if you're a newcomer who likes to be spooked, read on. We double-dare you to be scared. What's creepier than being lost in the woods all alone? How about being lost in those woods, and sensing that you' re not alone? Robert D. San Souci, popular author of Dare to Be Scared, has spun another thirteen masterful tales to keep nightlights burning across the country. Fans of his first book will be thrilled to find not only the same spirit of scary fun, but even deeper, darker twists and surprises. Newcomers will discover something for every (daring) palate, with stories that range from campfire grabbers to unsettling chillers, and combine elements of folklore and pop culture.
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"Costa Rica Dota Hermosa is grown by the Coopedota cooperative farms in the mountainous Tarrazu region of Costa Rica, with the highest elevation in the country, Tarrazu is famous for its beautiful landscapes and exceptionally high quality of Arabica coffee. Prior to the introduction of Coopedota Cooperative in this area of Tarrazu, coffee farming in the area was challenging. The producers had little expertise in agronomy and the coffee was sold to middlemen who paid producers unfairly. With no wet mills nearby, long trips had to be made to process their coffee. Mr Estanislao Ureña Mora & his brother Jose Ureña Morawas introduced coffee to the area, and between the two, they sowed a plantation of two hectares and produced their coffee without the use of agrochemicals. Then came Ramon Blanco who built a wet mill in San Pablo de Leon Cortes, and producers began taking their coffee there. In 1929 a wet mill was built in Santa Maria, thus was born Coopedota Cooperative.The varieties grown are mainly Caturra and Catuai, but some farmers are experimenting with Obata, the cross between Timor Hybrid and Villa Sarchi brought to Costa Rica from Brazil in 2014. Coffee from here is picked by hand and pulped mechanically, leaving it super clean ready for the fermentation stage and drying on patios. For the honey process, 70% of the mucilage is left on the bean before following a similar path – the cherry being agitated just enough to ensure even drying without any over-fermentation. We LOVE honey processed coffee from Costa Rica, always providing us with incredible creamy and buttery flavour profiles, with hints of stone fruits that make for the perfect espresso cup. Dota Hermosa is sweet and mellow with delicate Grapefruit citrus notes, Honey and Butterscotch flavours that bring out that delicious creamy mouthfeel and flavours that we are so obsessed with. Costa Rica Dota Hermosa shines as an Espresso, however if you are looking to really enhance those delicate fruit flavours then brewing with a Cafetiere or filter methods will provide a sweet and juicy cup. Roasted to Light/Medium."
Tasting Notes - Apricot, Honey, Peach & Butterscotch - Delicate Grapefruit Citrus.
Country - Costa Rica
Washing Process - Honey
Altitude - 1500-1800m
Varietal - Caturra, Catuai & Obata
Size - 250g

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For the first time in a century, Thressiamma Chacko is all set to caste her maiden vote in the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls due to be held on May 16.
Chosen as Kannurâ€™s poll mascot, centenarian Thressiamma -a native of Kolakkad- has witnessed many a election, but has never been inspired enough to vote in any one of them till date.
She was more tied up in an unending struggle to make both ends meet right from a very young age in a bid to support her family.
But then not everyone gets to live a hundred years. So when she crossed even this milestone in her life, Thressiamma surprised one and all by expressing a desire to cast her vote for the first time in the coming polls.
The district administration was quick to respond and came up with a novel idea of presenting her as a mascot so as to woo voters and inspire them to exercise their franchise.
Thressiamma -who lives with her son Johny- had recently applied for a voters' identity card at a government Akshaya centre at Kolakkad.
District Collector P Bala Kiran himself took the initiative of handing over the voter identity card to her at her residence on Thursday. â€śShe is very active even at this age and is really keen to exercise her franchise. She will be an inspiration to all voters in the upcoming polls,â€ť Bala Kiran told PTI.
The district administration officials also imparted a few lessons to her on how to use the voting machine.
Thressiamma will now cast her vote at a polling booth in a school near her house, family sources say.
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Author Mara Rockliff
I'm grateful that every Friday an educator or an author/illustrator agrees to complete my sentence starters. I am inspired and impressed by the angle each participant takes.
Author Mara Rockliff is the Star of the Week. I wrote the words in red, and she wrote the words in black. Thank you, Mara!
Me and Momma and Big John is a book about community. Or family. Or architecture. Or the question “What is art?” Or city life. Or pride. Or work. Or history. Or what women can do. Everyone who reads it seems to see a different Big Idea in it, which is great!
A funny thing about this book, which takes place in New York City, is that none of the New York publishers wanted to publish it. They all thought it would only interest people in New York. It took a Boston-area publisher, Candlewick Press, to see that this story was about much more than just a local landmark. That kind of vision is what makes Candlewick so good.
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The Cathedral of St. John the Divine had fish tanks in one of its chapels the first time I visited, more than thirty years ago. (I was in sixth grade.) I hadn’t been in very many churches—my family is Jewish—but when I saw those tropical fish swimming around, I knew this was my kind of church. Full of surprises!
William Low’s illustrations look just like paintings, but they were made on a computer!* Aren’t they beautiful? I love the way he shows the sunlight streaming through stained glass, and also the picture at the very end of the book, showing the cathedral at sunset. When I met William** and told him that last illustration was my favorite, he gave me a signed print as a gift! Super, super nice guy.
*You can see exactly how William paints in this extremely cool three-part video:
**A lot of people don’t realize that a book’s author and illustrator work separately and may not even know each other. Some illustrators, like William, I didn’t get to meet until after our book came out. Others I’ve never met at all!
I wrote My Heart Will Not Sit Down in 2005! And it came out SEVEN YEARS LATER. Can you believe that? When I wrote it, your fourth graders were tiny toddlers! (In fact, my daughter is in fourth grade this year and when I wrote it she was two years old.) Sometimes books take a REALLY long time to be published, especially picture books. But I love that story, because I just think it’s so amazing that people in a village in Africa would care about helping strangers in a distant, unknown land—America.
Whenever I visit a school somebody brings me lunch. Usually a pretty good lunch, too! By far the best school lunch I’ve ever had was on a trip to Jamaica. The schoolyard was just dust and rocks, the bathrooms had no doors or toilet paper, and the library was only open for an hour twice a week. But the lunch was homemade curried chicken with cornmeal dumplings over peas and rice. Soooo delicious. And the kids were lots of fun, especially when they asked puzzling questions like “How much are you?” (It turned out they wanted to know my age, not my price.)
Picture books are kind of like cathedrals, actually! More than any other kind of book, a picture book is made by a whole bunch of people with different skills working together— not just the author and the illustrator, but the editor, the copyeditor, the design team, and lots of other folks I never even see. And just like a cathedral, a picture book isn’t the kind of art you’re just supposed to stand and look at and admire. It’s meant to be used and shared. Whether you’re reading aloud to a class of thirty or one little kid in your lap, picture books are all about communion.
Mr. Schu, you should have asked me about my super-secret identity, because I’m not just Mara Rockliff—I’m also Lewis B. Montgomery, author of The Milo & Jazz Mysteries series. I took my pen name from the authors of three of my favorite books: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; Charlotte’s Web; and Anne of Green Gables. Knowing how much you love books, Mr. Schu, I bet you won’t have to look up those authors’ names!
I am giving away one copy of Me and Momma and Big John.
Rules for the Giveaway
1. It will run from November 9 to 11:59 p.m. on November 12.
2. You must be at least 13.
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As the ASUU strike continues, parents and students have started expressing their displeasure over the strike.
Reacting to the indefinite strike, president of National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, Comrade Chinonso Obasi, said the students body was in solidarity with ASUU but noted that the timing was wrong.
Obasi said that in view of the economic situation in the country, ASUU should have tarried a while instead of embarking on strike immediately, adding that university lecturers had always ignored the students when taking decisions.
A parent who spoke to newsmen concerning the situation has this to say, “This is very disheartening, when one is thinking about the future of the children and counting when they will graduate, another indefinite strike will delay them and cause stress on the students and untold hardship on the parents.”
It was gathered in many of the universities academic activities have come to a halt in view of the current strike.
Efforts made to get the reaction of the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, did not yield any results but one of the aides in the office said the ministry was still studying the reasons for the strike.
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In 2012, Ann Arbor based artist Math Monahan, designed and created Between, an installation consisting in two collections of braided books arranged in a circular form, placed in separate parts of the University of Michigan library. The arrangement holds together only by its circular form, allowing the pages to unfold in time back into ordinary books.
The winning design for a new library in Vannesla, Norway belongs to Architecture Studio Helen & Hard. The proposal design includes a library, a café, meeting places and administrative areas and links an existing community house and learning centre together.
The Cahill Center was constructed on Caltech’s newer southern campus, Pasadena, California. While obviously modern, it was designed to visually connect to the university’s historic northern campus, whose 1917 master plan was created by Bertram Goodhue. The


Spaeuro manufacture custom made covers to the highest specification in the industry. We are passionate that the materials we use are the best available and the manufacturing process we follow ensures the highest quality for the completed spa cover.
We will not skimp on material quality or cut corners in the manufacturing process to produce a cheaper low quality product. Our material is treated with mildew and UV inhibitors for overall longevity and year round beauty.
There are many grades of vinyl available today, not many are designed for outdoor use. Cutting back on the cost of the vinyl is a huge mistake.
Our covers are manufactured using CAD driven material cutting machinery and the vinyl is cut using automated machinery, giving our covers a very consistent product.
Our bar-code technology allows us to track the cover through the entire manufacturing process to delivery.
Below are images of all the colours and features of our spa covers.


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'Boise Boys' Stars Clint Robertson and Luke Caldwell Have 11 Kids Between Them
Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson are the home renovation stars of HGTV's 'Boise Boys.' Are either of them married? Details on their personal lives.
While there are many HGTV offerings that feature couples, family members, and friends, there's a certain on-screen chemistry that's needed in order for a show to truly succeed. For Boise Boys stars and real-life best friends Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson, their connection is undeniable — even if their design styles sometimes don't match up.
The two are renovating homes in the greater Boise area: Clint does the contracting work, while Luke picks out the designs. Both have also appeared on Flipping Across America. When they're not working together or filming the show, both Luke and Clint have busy personal lives. The two have 11 kids between them.
Are either of the Boise Boys married? Plus, find out where you've seen Clint before (hint: it was a show with the tagline "You're fired").
Luke Caldwell has eight kids with his wife, Miranda.
The Boise Boys design star is an Idahoan through and through. He was raised in Idaho's capital city, and he originally pursued his passion for ministry music as a career. He's been married to wife Miranda Caldwell since 2002. According to Luke's website, Miranda was his "first sweetheart."
The couple has quite a large brood of eight children: Morris, Darla, Elias, Brighten, Promise, Ezra, Arrow, and Tucker.
Three of their kids are theirs biologically, and the other five are adopted. Miranda and Luke's adopted children all have special needs, and the couple referred to adopting as their "true life's calling." Their youngest child is Arrow Cleone, who was born on Jan. 21, 2021.
All of his kids (and his wife!) are staples on his Instagram feed.
Luke first officially got started with design when he bought a home at auction that was in serious need of some TLC. After devoting a lot of time and attention to the residence, he realized his next focus should be on design and real estate.
His co-star, Clint, experienced something similar.
Clint Robertson and his wife, Sandy, originally hail from Texas.
Like Luke, Clint has also been married for quite some time. He and his wife, Sandy Robertson, are the parents of three grown kids: Daniel, Jake, and Eli. The couple first met in college, and they've been together ever since.
Clint was born and raised in Texas, and he got his business degree from Texas Christian University (TCU). He later attended law school at Southern Methodist University.
Before he became a bonafide HGTV star, Clint appeared on Season 10 of the NBC series The Apprentice. The 50-year-old was the runner-up to Brandy Kuentzel, and Donald Trump fired him in the finale.
Though he spent a lot of his career focused on entrepreneurial ventures, Clint's main love has always been real estate. He's a licensed contractor and broker, so he can be on both ends of a deal.
Working on Boise Boys with his best friend is truly, then, a dream come true. Luke and Clint appear on Flipping Across America, which airs on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on HGTV.
You can catch up on old episodes of Boise Boys show on Discovery+. The new season is slated for a 2021 release.

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There are several widely used and accepted tests which are presented as indicators of the health and environmental impacts, or "healthiness" of a coating, as well as a multitude of third party and industry certifications. Despite this large offering, all of these tests have limitations in scope, allowances and accuracy. Examples are:
1. The test reports only a subset of VOCs (for example those with a boiling point within a certain temperature range, or only those associated with the production of smog) but does not identify other harmful chemicals that are off gassing.
2. The test reports VOCs (or a subset of VOCs) but does not identify other harmful chemicals that are present but are not VOCs (solids, for example).
3. The test, or certification, allows for an amount of toxic ingredients which need not be reported even if the product "passes" the test.
4. The certification allows for "proprietary" ingredients to be undisclosed, or not reported if they represent a small enough percentage of the total mass of the other ingredients. The test is not capable of measuring a coating's ingredients, or VOCs, to an appropriate level of accuracy, such that it can provide definitive results.
5. The test method is defined in such a way as to limit its value to the consumer--for example testing a liquid coating that has dried out, as which point the majority of the solvents have already evaporated.
6. The test covers only the base products and not additives (such as pigments) which will inevitably be incorporated by the consumer.
Our manufacturer, Imperial Paints, LLC, has submitted products for many tests (the results for several are below) and states that they will continue to undertake more.
VOC test results
Our manufacture has formulated our paints in an effort to provide consumers with as safe a product as they can, while maintaining a premium quality performance. In addition, they tint all of our paints in-house, which ensures zero VOC (conforms to CDPH 01250 [VOC emissions test taken at 11, 12, & 14 days for classroom and office use), no glycol pigments. Other paint manufacturers either ship to third party stores for tinting, or carry a variety of tint formulations in their own store. With this type of arrangement, it is very difficult to guarantee the use of only a particular tint (zero VOC, for example).
Contaminants are ubiquitous and water is the "universal solvent". As such, unintentionally added VOC and other compounds (which could even come from tap water that has been certified by the EPA as safe to drink) can be introduced in trace amounts into water based liquids. These contaminants would then be recorded in tests which have been designed to identify very small amounts of VOCs. There is no product, nor test methodology which can truly have and record zero VOCs or contaminants because the simple existence of a water based liquid in the real world will result in its contamination.
As a result, consumers should not anticipate that a product labeled "Zero VOC" will contain absolutely no measurable VOCs (or contaminants). Typically this claim is qualified by the test measurement used to verify the zero value, a threshold above zero grams per liter which is allowable, a list of VOCs which are exempted, or a statement indicating it applies only to intentionally added ingredients. Given the shortcomings of all the commonly used tests, consumers are best served by an abundance of test results (from various methodologies), the identification of any recorded VOCs and the amount measured (so that it is possible to determine any risks posed) and a complete list of ingredients intentionally added to the product.
consumers want to know whats inside.
Declare labels are issued to products disclosing ingredient inventory, sourcing and end of life options. Declare labels are based on the Manufacturers Guide to Declare administered by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). Our manufacturer identifies all ingredients, when can be checked against public databases of chemicals that describe their effects on human health.
We are proud to disclose all ingredients in our paints. The declare labels for each finish we offer can be found on the finishes page or click below for all declare labels from our manufacturer.
The Health Product Declarations
The HPD Open Standard provides a consistent, and transparent format to accurately disclose the material contents and associated health information of a building product. Our manufacturers HPDs are third party verified and include 100% of their ingredients. Our manufacturer has disclosed that there are some instances where a supplier has not allowed them to fully identify one of their proprietary ingredients but they have health screened, identified and recorded those ingredients as they do all of the others. HPDs can be found on our Finishes page.
This method is applicable for the determination of volatile matter content, water content, density, volume solids, and weight solids of paint, varnish, lacquer or other related surface coatings. The test is widely reported in the industry despite the fact that it is recognized by the EPA itself as a poor measure of VOC levels in waterborne coatings which have very low levels of VOCs. As such, a coating with a recorded measure of 5g/l or below of VOCs can be labeled "Zero VOC". Furthermore, reported VOCs are only those which contribute to smog formation (many are exempt), and the overall measurement does not qualify individual VOCs by how harmful they are. The level of VOCs reported is not a proxy for the healthiness or otherwise of a product which could contain toxic chemicals which are either exempt VOCs, or which do not vaporize. Consumers should be aware of the limitations of the test and the potential for a false understanding of the "healthiness" of a product.
The standard test for the determination of the weight percent of individual volatile organic compounds (with an initial boiling point of less than 250 C) in waterborne air-dry coatings by gas chromatography. This test reports VOC content, with a minimum recordable threshold of <1 g/l, which would be considered zero. ASTM states that this test is about ten times better than EPA Test Method 24 and that the test performance, compared with EPA Test 24, improves further as the VOC content approaches zero (as is the case with our coatings). EPA Test Method 24 allows for 5g/l VOC content for a "zero" VOC product. Differences between test methods can include, for example, chemicals like Texanol (an ester alcohol described as the premier coalescent for latex paint) which has an initial boiling point of 254oC and is variously recorded as a VOC and not a VOC for individual test methods. Our products do not contain Texanol. Test results for individual products can be found on our Finishes page, along with the ASTM D6886 results.
EPA Method 8260B
This method determines most volatile organic compounds with boiling points below 200C by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Method 8260 is used to determine volatile organic compounds in a variety of solid waste materials.This method is applicable to nearly all types of samples, regardless of water content, including polymeric emulsions. The test identifies sixty six specific compounds, including some of the most problematic chemicals commonly found in paints such as: benzene, chlorobenzene, methylene chloride, styrene, tetrachloroethene, toluene, vinyl acetate vinyl chloride and xylene.In addition to these named compounds, Method 8260 can be used to quantitate most volatile organic compounds that have boiling points below 200C. Using standard quadruple instrumentation and the purge-and-trap technique, measurement limits are approximately 5ug/kg and paint can be analyzed in its wet form. Method 8260 test results for our paints can be found on our Finishes page.
This test applies to many children's toy products such as crayons, chalk, paint sets, modeling clay, coloring books, pencils, and any other product used by children to produce a work of visual or graphic art. The test is to determine the absence of substances which have the potential of causing a chronic hazard. The designation "conforms to ASTM D-4236" means all of the potentially hazardous components of the product have been clearly labeled on the product packaging. Some common components, such as solvents, cause allergic reactions or are dangerous if they touch the skin or the eyes, others can cause respiratory problems if over-inhaled. The ASTM D-4236 standard requires these components to be listed on packaging, and assesses a product for toxicological expectations. Our manufacturer's test results (which include the pigments too) showed no expectation of oral toxicity, skin irritation, respiratory tract irritation, corrosion, or chronic toxicity. ASTM D-4236 test results for our paints can be found on our Finishes page.
California Department of Public Health Test 01350. Standard method for the testing and evaluation of volatile organic chemical emissions from indoor sources using environmental chambers. This test is performed on samples which have been allowed to “cure” for a period of fourteen days at which time they are tested for emissions – which are categorized as total VOCs, target VOCs (which are considered more harmful) and aldehydes (including formaldehyde). Performance requirements include a limit for the total VOCs measured, with specific upper thresholds for VOCs which are considered to be of concern. This test measure is better suited to new construction where buildings could remain unoccupied for several weeks following completion, and where VOCs would be able to disperse before the building was inhabited. For renovation projects, where a building will be occupied either during, or shortly after work is completed, emissions measured at fourteen days are less helpful – particularly as many products have peak emissions as they are applied and dry. Our manufacturer reports that test results (which were all a pass) showed no measurement of the chemicals of concern and trace levels of additional VOCs - which it is recognized can be introduced as part of the product handling and the test process which requires the introduction of air that is known to contain a limited amount of VOCs. CDPH 01350 test results for our paints can be found on our Finishes page.
European standard EN 71 specifies safety requirements for toys. Compliance with the standard is legally required for all toys sold in the European Union. The standard has been published in 13 parts, with EN 71-3 relating to the total migration of toxic metals (Arsenic, Mercury, Selenium, Barium, Lead, Antimony, Chromium, and Cadmium) in a material to determine if it is safe for use in children’s toys – which could be chewed, or placed in a child’s mouth. Our manufacturer's products were shown to be suitable for use in children’s toys with respect to EN 71-3. EN 71-3 test results for our paints can be found on our Finishes page.
The Juvenile Product Manufacturer’s Association (“JPMA”) is an organization dedicated to promoting the industry and the safe use of juvenile products. It offers a stringent certification and approval process, for determining the suitability of products for use by and around juveniles. The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is a non-profit association representing approximately 250 manufacturers who make 95 percent of the prenatal to preschool products in the U.S. market. Each of the JPMA Certification Programs is foundationally built on an ASTM standard with federal and state requirements layered on, as well as many of the major retailer requirements.
British Allergy Foundation
The British Allergy Foundation evaluates products through testing carried out by independent laboratories to protocols which have been created for the Seal of Approval by leading allergy specialists, specifically to benefit the sufferers of allergy, asthma, sensitivity, and intolerance. The main endorsement is a seal of approval which provides the reassurance that a product has been scientifically tested to prove it is efficient at reducing/removing allergens from the environment of allergy and asthma sufferers or the products have significantly reduced allergen/chemical content. Testing is carried out by an independent laboratory.