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Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical and Occupational Therapy
Pregnancy is a time filled with joy, excitement and anticipation but it is also a time of great physical change. This includes hormonal and postural changes as well as weight gain. These changes can cause discomfort at minimum, but sometimes can lead to out-right pain, injury or weakness. Understanding the musculoskeletal accommodations your body will experience can allow you to embrace the changes and also to understand when Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy Services would be beneficial.
- Birthing Injuries
During pregnancy, the release of hormones causes laxity in the ligaments which allows the normally stable bones of the pelvis to expand during the birthing process. As a result, some women may experience symphysis pubic dysfunction, inflammation or instability of the sacroiliac joint and sciatica.
Weight gain puts stress on the spine, lower extremities and muscles of the abdominal wall and pelvic floor. This can cause separation of joints or muscles, nerve compressing and circulation problems leading to back or pelvic pain, diastasis recti and edema.
Growing bellies cause postural changes as well. As this occurs, our center of gravity shifts forward and puts extra strain on the joints and muscles of the ankles, feet, knees, hips, lower and upper back, and neck causing pain, tension and spasms.
If you experience any of these symptoms or conditions, it's important to seek therapy sooner rather than later. Early intervention can prevent small problems from turning into long-term issues. For more information about our therapy services, READ BELOW.
During labor, the focus shifts to the pelvic floor. These are the muscles that will endure the greatest stress and potential trauma during the birthing process. Understanding how these muscles work and being able to voluntarily contract and relax this muscle group during delivery can help women experience greater comfort, minimize pain and maximize recovery.
To help you prepare for childbirth, we have developed the Balanced Bellies Prenatal Wellness Program. This comprehensive program includes bodywork to help you acquiesce to the physical changes of pregnancy and includes extensive education and support to ease labor and speed recover. Learn More Here. . .
Following delivery, implementing effective healing strategies is essential to ensure a full and complication-free recovery. Learning how to correctly identify and contract the pelvic floor muscles prior to or soon after delivery can have positive effects in the early stages of healing, especially if you've experienced a perineal tear or episiotomy. Early contraction of the pelvic floor relieves congestion and swelling; and more importantly, can reduce the risk of incontinence and prolapse for years to come.
Our Renew & Restore Postpartum Program was designed to help new mothers experience a fast and problem-free recovery. It includes bodywork to promote circulation and healing of the soft tissues, instruction in pelvic floor exercises and extensive education on proper care of incision sites to prevent complications. Learn More Here. . .
Unfortunately, even the most prepared mother can experience a difficult delivery which can lead to birthing injuries. And even the smallest of traumas can result in ongoing pain long after the expected recovery time.
According to a recent study, as many as 77% of women have residual back or pelvic pain a year after giving birth, 49% continued to experience urinary incontinence and 24% reported painful intercourse. Fortunately, there are solutions, even when your doctor or other health care professionals can't find anything "wrong".
Seeking immediate treatment from a highly skilled Pelvic Floor Therapist is the next essential step to regain your health and vitality. LEARN MORE about our postpartum therapy care by reading below.
Benefits of Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy
- Get relief from neck, back or pelvic pain
- Repair diastasis recti
- Fix sacroiliac joint or symphysis pubic dysfunction
- Sit for extended periods of time without pain
- Control swelling or edema
- Get relief from lower extremity pain
- Develop physiological awareness and control of the pelvic floor
- Stop incontinence and prevent prolapse
- Heal scar tissue and scar pain
- Enjoy pain free intercourse
- Improve core strength
- Learn life long strategies to maintain your results
Pregnancy & Postpartum Conditions We Help You Overcome
- Diastasis Recti
- Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction
- Sacroilliac Dysfunction Or Sciatica
- Low Back Pain
- Round Ligament Pain
- Hip Or Undefined Pelvic Pain
- Painful Scars From C-Section
- Painful Scars From Perineal Tears Or Episiotomy
- Pudendal Neuralgia Or Nerve Entrapment
- Prolapse (Rectocele, Cystocele, Uterine)
- Dyspareunia (Painful intercourse)
Specialized Treatments for Pregnancy & Postpartum Conditions
Biofeedback technology is an essential tool in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. Often times, women are unable to sense the proper movement of this intricate group of muscles. By displaying a visual image of muscle activity on a computer screen, you can develop physiological awareness and voluntary control over the muscles. Once you can see and feel the correct way to contract and relax the muscles you will have the confidence to continue your exercises at home. Read more. . . .
Cold Laser or Low Level Laser (LLLT) is an FDA approved and scientifically proven modality in the non-surgical treatment of muscle and joint pain and recovery from injury. This device is a "bio-stimulator" that helps your body heal itself by increasing circulation, reducing inflammation, facilitating collagen production and stimulating cellular activity. This device is so powerful it has been endorsed by the New England Patriots and US Olympic Committee. Read more. . .
Myofascial Release is an advanced manual therapy technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure and postural holds to soften and elongate the intricate and expansive connective tissue of the internal body - called fascia. Fascia restrictions develop in response to injury, infection, surgical incisions and normal everyday activities. These restrictions create adhesions that bind adjacent tissues, (muscle, skin, nerves, vessels and organs) and lead to loss of movement and pain. Fascia has been identified as the missing link in the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Read more. . .
MFM is a unique program that harnesses the physical and mental energy of martial arts and yoga in one purposefully guided movement program that is functional, fun and easily implemented at home. These carefully selected exercises and poses increase strength, improve flexibility, build stamina and boost confidence. Read more. . . .
BIO Q PULSE
The Bio Q Pulse is an FDA approved electromagnetic therapy device that helps to restore tissue health by inducing electrical changes in the cells of the body. Extensive research has found that tissues like blood, muscles, ligaments, bone and cartilage respond to biophysical input. This revolutionary tool helps to promote circulation, stimulate cell rejuvenation, promote relaxation, and facilitate healing of damaged, stressed, or weak muscles and surrounding soft tissues. Read more. . . .
Herbal medicine has recorded roots dating back 6,000 years in Asian cultures and is still widely practiced across the world today. To facilitate natural healing and pain relief and help mother's avoid medication, we often use and recommend dōTERRA Essential Oils. Our Resident Wellness Advocate has extensive knowledge in safe applications during pregnancy and while nursing. Free consultations are available so you can expand your knowledge and develop your own practice for ongoing health and healing. Read more. . .
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will I see results?
The treatment protocol ranges from 6-12 visits. Most people are able to implement strategies and have noticeable improvement on their very first visit and will achieve successful remediation of their symptoms within 8 sessions. Every program includes extensive education and an individualized home program to help you maintain your results.
What if I've had surgery or other treatment?
Even if you've tried other interventions without success, this program can work for you. We specialize in complex conditions and we treat the whole person, not just one organ or body part. This comprehensive and holistic approach allows us to succeed when other treatments have failed.
How much does it cost?
Occupational and physical therapy services are covered by most insurance plans. But in the case that you don't have insurance or we don't have a direct relationship with your provider, sessions cost $40-90 depending on the complexity of your condition. We have payment plans and interest-free finance options to make treatment affordable. We don't let cost get in the way of your health and healing.
What if it doesn't work for me?
We offer a 100% money back* guarantee. If you are not experiencing results or not completely satisfied with your care, we will refund your money, no questions asked.
*Accept in the instance of insurance reimbursement; strict insurance laws do not allow refunds for services rendered
How do I get started?
Click Here - to request an appointment online; use the jivochat box below to reach a support coordinator; or call the office @ 623-777-3113 and our friendly receptionist will help you get started.
What if I am still unsure this is right for me?
Because we want everyone to feel comfortable seeking care, we offer a FREE 20 Minute Consultation with a licensed therapist. Learn more. . .


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At the Corner Cottage in Hillyard, you can find pink porcelain pumps or painted tea pots. And if you bring the purple card you can also find some significant savings.
The card is the Spokane Grapevine Discount Card. The brain child of Monte Tareski, the $25 dollar discount card offers consumers a variety of discounts from local businesses across the region.
But it gets better. Local charities are selling the purple card, through local retailers, with 40 percent of the cost going directly to their programs.
That means for every card sold by Cancer Patient Care they get around $10. Melissa Halverson, the development director for Cancer Patient Care says, "We help with all those different financial areas even getting groceries or keeping the electricity on."

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By 9S on 02-04-13
Absorbing story of the hell of Shiloh
I am a big Civil War buff, enjoying works by Shelby Foote, Bruce Catton and James McPherson. After listening to this engrossing story I now add Groom to the list of authors who can relate epic battles like Shiloh to any reader/listener. Groom tells the story of this battle, which horrified everyone North and South with it's enormous butchers bill, by following privates, citizens and generals. The story is as good as just about any thriller. The summer before Shiloh saw the battle of Bull Run, which caused about 5,000 casualties, Rebel and Yankee combined. But Shiloh had a bill in blood of 23,000 fallen, which was more than all American wars combined up to that time. Eric Dove does a great job narrating, adding life to all the actors in this nightmare battle. Listener's will not regret this purchase.
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By Justin on 01-04-17
One of the Best Civil War Books
If you could sum up Shiloh, 1862 in three words, what would they be?
Very informative and entertaining
What other book might you compare Shiloh, 1862 to and why?
Similar to Rebel Yell which is another book that took me surprise. Both were engrossing.
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By Leonard on 08-27-12
Shades of Shelby Foote
I must admit, my exposure to Civil War histories has been somewhat sparse. However, I noticed this title and decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed in the least. Groom's history provides some wonderful personal insights from civilians and soldiers present at this tragic battle and the depth of loss experienced by all sides. I was intrigued by the personal backstabbing by senior Union officers toward Grant and Sherman. It is no wonder that the first few years of the war were so difficult for the Union with the likes of McClelland and Halleck in positions of command. Likewise, Groom's portrayal of A.S. Johnson is equally fascinating. Shiloh and, for that matter, the outcome of the Civil War would probably been much different if Johnson had not died so early in the battle.
This is a first rate history and Eric Dove's narration is superb. I looked forward to listening to the 10+ hours of the book and will probably search out additional works by Winston Groom
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By Dale on 01-18-18
Missed the Mark
The overall performance was good, however, my pet peeve regarding military books is pronouncing names properly and understanding the meaning of military terms. The REAL problem with this volume are the author’s factual errors (e.g. Grant was never commander of the Army of the Potomac) which are numerous AND the author’s willingness to rehash bankrupt theories about the overall conflict. The only redeeming factor was the readers good voice.
By Ben Kirkland on 02-03-17
Great job on narration of a historical book
Would you consider the audio edition of Shiloh, 1862 to be better than the print version?
No..only because the print version most likely has pictures and maps the reader can reference
What was one of the most memorable moments of Shiloh, 1862?
The goes into an exciting detail of moments just before the battle.
Have you listened to any of Eric G. Dove’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Any additional comments?
Many books on historical events the reader tends to drag on. But this reader takes care to emphasize the details and characters. Even though he put in southern accents for British accents I can give him credit for even using an accent.

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Agnos sets records as ECU tops Memphis, 19-10
Jake Agnos struck out 10 batters over five scoreless innings setting the ECU and American Athletic Conference single-season records for strikeouts in No. 6 ECU’s 19-10 win over Memphis Thursday night at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
With the win the Pirates improve to 41-12 on the season and 19-3 in league play, while the Tigers fall to 26-25 overall and 9-12 in AAC action. ECU’s win also ties The American mark for single-season wins in league play (19) which was originally set by the Louisville Cardinals in 2014.
The Pirates wasted little time in putting up some runs as they scored four in the first frame taking an early 4-0 lead and cruised after that. After consecutive walks to Bryant Packard and Brady Lloyd, Spencer Brickhouse loaded the bases with an infield single. Turner Brown singled to left field plating Packard and Lloyd and after Alec Burleson’s sac bunt moved both runners up 90-feet, Jake Washer cleared the bases with a two-run single to center.
Agnos (9-2) earned the win and extended his consecutive scoreless inning streak to 30.0 innings. The lefty allowed three hits, walked three and fanned double-digit batters in a game for the fifth time this season. He had at least one strikeout in all five frames, multiple three times and struck out the side in the second and third innings. He set the ECU record when his punch out in the third inning of Payton Marshall and the AAC mark came in the fourth when he sat down Nick Vaage looking. The Pirates used four arms out of the bullpen getting outings from Garrett Saylor (1.0 IP, 4 Hs, 2 Rs, 1 K), Carter Spivey (0.1 IP, 3 Rs, 3 BBs, 1 K), Cam Colmore (0.0 IP, 3 Hs, 3 Rs, 1 BB) and Zach Barnes (2.2 IP, 3 Hs, 2 Rs, 1 K).
Danny Denz (2-3) took the loss after allowing six runs (all earned) on five hits with four walk in 2.1 innings. Bailey Wimberley didn’t fare any better as he was touched for 11 runs (nine earned) on six hits while issuing five free passes and striking out one in 2.2 innings. Grayson Kemp gave up two runs (both earned) on four hits with a walk in three innings to close out the contest.
The Pirates broke the game wide open in the third plating nine run on four hits for a 13-0 advantage. Jake Washer started the frame with a solo blast, his 10th, to right field. Packard drove in a run with an RBI double and two batters later Brickhouse reached on an error with the bases juiced that scored Bryson Worrell. The inning continued when Brown was hit by a pitch that pushed across Packard then Burleson drove in two more runs on a single through the right side. Thomas Francisco plated two runs with a shot through the right side and Worrell’s sac fly to left allowed Washer to tag up for the final run in the stanza.
Four more runs in the fifth for the Pirates pushed the lead to 17-0. Ryder Giles doubled home Washer with a gapper to right-center and Connor Norby blasted his first career home run with a three-run shot to left field.
Memphis finally got on the board in the sixth scoring a pair of runs making it a 17-2 ball game. Consecutive doubles by Marshall and Cale Hennemann accounted for the first run and Ben Brooks single pushed across Hennemann.
The Tigers scored six runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth pulling within seven, 17-10. But the Pirates responded in the home half of the eighth with plating two runs on Washer’s RBI double and Chandler Jenkins’ solo home run to cap the scoring at 19-10.
ECU banged out 15 hits and improved to 26-1 when reaching double-digit base knocks. Washer led four Pirates with multiple hits going 3-for-4 with four RBI and scored three runs. Brown, Burleson and Francisco each tallied a pair of hits, while six others joined in with at base knock. Joining Washer with multiple RBI on the night were Brown (three), Burleson (two), Francisco (two) and Norby (three).
Memphis registered 13 hits in the contest with Brooks and Marshall both collecting three apiece. Marshall drove in four runs, while Hennemann had three RBI and Brooks two.
ECU and Memphis will return to action Friday, May 17 for game two of the three-game weekend series with a first pitch slated for 6:30 p.m. (ET). Prior to the game, ECU administration will recognize the 2019 Pirate Baseball graduates as well as the senior class starting promptly at 6:15 p.m.


Three of us rented Sertao 650 BMW's from Motorrad Executive Rentals in Johannesburg from February 5-29 of 2016. The rentals were paid for about a month before we got there. They put a $1610 hold on each of our credit cards before we took possession. We had the bikes insured. But this was the amount we would need to pay before the insurance started paying. I believe the guy we talked with at the shop was named Jason. He said nothing would be charged to the cards if the bikes came back undamaged other than normal wear and tear. When he inspected the bikes before we left,I was a little concerned. I think he was noting everything that resembled a scratch. When we returned the bikes he saw some scratches on the underside of the hand guard plastic. I did drop the bike in some sand-near stopped. When it happened I looked at the guard and didn't notice anything. He did. He said they would need to take the guard off and repaint. I said bull shit. Your not going to do anything to it. Nobody will ever see it. You just want to inflate your charges. Then I said what are you going to do about the 1/2 day we lost because my chain broke? And the $25 it cost to have the bike towed to a hotel. They sent a guy out to put a new chain on. But we had 3 rooms prepaid which we lost. And the day I had to push my bike to a hotel and figure why I lost all electric? Luckily I brought tools. I had to take a rack off to get the seat off. The fuses and battery are under the seat. The battery terminal was 2 turns loose before I had to tighten with a screw driver. What maintenance! I checked my chain a couple times every day. 2 weeks later I see the master link clip is missing. I bought some JB Weld and some safety wire to secure it for the rest of the trip. 4 days before returning the bike I see water dripping from the motor. The head gasket area is damp. The last week and a half of the trip I was riding alone. I decide I must cut my tour and head back towards Johannesburg. I never had to add water to the reservoir. But the gasket could let go at anytime. And I had a plane to catch. Also I didn't know if the head gasket was leaking into the oil system. The other guys had some problems too. A broken subframe bolt. A noise from the front wheel. One bike was exchanged for a BMW 700. So, in the end Jason said we'll call it even. I said there is nothing even about it. But we just wanted to go. A week later my wife says what is this $1610 charge dated Feb 26,2016? They charged me the hold as if I had wrecked the bike. In-fact they charged each of the 3 that amount. And they charged it before we were supposed to return the bikes. They rent bikes to make a living. That is their job. I don't think it was a mistake. All 3 of us. Now it is a month and a half later and they haven't done anything to correct it. We all went to our credit card companies and disputed it. So we are waiting for them to respond to the credit card companies.


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150 delicious feel-good recipes (all free from wheat, dairy, and refined sugar) that celebrate the versatility of tasty, nutritious and abundant vegetables.
Detox Kitchen Vegetablesremoves the fear of cooking with vegetables--fear that they will be plain and boring, that they will be overcooked--and instead shows you how truly delicious they can be. Inside this book are 150 exquisite recipes for 35 different varieties of vegetables that are packed full of flavor. All wheat-, dairy- and refined-sugar-free, you'll find inventive and exciting dishes such as Spiced aubergine fritters with coconut tzatziki, Roast butternut squash with tahini dressing and tamari seeds, and Cauliflower pizza with lemon infused tomatoes.
With a sleek, contemporary design and glorious photography throughout, this bright new book is packed with everything you need to maximize the benefits of vegetables and refresh your everyday cooking.
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The 2024 Alberta budget gives Mayor Richard Ireland a lot of food for thought but especially when it comes to the capital plan for infrastructure spending.
Ireland said that one topic is probably the most significant component right now both for Jasper and all municipalities across the province.
As far as Banff, Canmore and Jasper are concerned, however, his expectation is that these three mountain tourist towns will all experience a reduction in capital funding through this transition from the Municipal Sustainability Initiative infrastructure program (MSI) to the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF).
“That is concerning,” Ireland said. “That dollar amount for us is a little over $350,000. Alberta Municipalities, our provincial body, has taken issue with the fact that the entire amount of LGFF capital is way below what it should be.”
Between 2007 and 2023, the MSI was the provincial program accessed by municipalities to help fund the building and rehabilitation of key infrastructure such as roadways, bridges, water and wastewater systems and other civic-minded facilities related to public transit or recreation and sports, among other things.
According to Alberta Municipalities, provincial infrastructure funding to municipal governments has dropped by 64 per cent since 2011, leaving municipalities to face an estimated $30 billion infrastructure deficit that will worsen.
As presented by Finance Minister Nate Horner on February 29, Budget 2024 Capital Plan has earmarked a $25 billion investment for infrastructure projects, a $2 billion bump up from Budget 2023.
The highlights include a $7.2 billion investment over three years, which includes $2.4 billion for LGFF funding and $60 million for the new Local Growth and Sustainability Grant Program to help municipalities fund economic development and sustainable growth initiatives.
Mayor Ireland said this is not enough.
“There are infrastructure deficits all across the province. It is lower than we all would have wanted.”
Infrastructure is a perennial problem in Jasper. As with other tourist towns, growing visitation puts exponential pressures on local roads, water and wastewater, and other amenities. Approximately one-third of the municipality’s total annual expenditures goes to visitor facing infrastructure and service demands.
One year ago, the province gave a $1.5 million boost to the Municipality of Jasper’s project to upgrade its two decade-old wastewater treatment plant. The project’s total estimated price tag was $3.6 million.
At the time of the boost, it was reported to the Fitzhugh that the volume of work the plant manages suggests that Jasper is a town of 30,000, approximately six times the town’s permanent population.
The province continues to tout Jasper as one of its gems for a growing focus on Alberta’s tourism economy, but you can’t have one without the other, meaning infrastructure to accommodate that growth.
Jasper National Park recorded nearly 2.5 million visitors last year, a growth of one-half a million from the previous year that now brings it to peak beyond pre-pandemic levels. Ten years ago, visitation was just barely reaching 2 million.
“We are in an internationally competitive market,” Ireland said.
“If the province wants to grow tourism, as it indicates it does, then what Travel Alberta is calling the legacy communities, we have to remain competitive in an international marketplace. And that means our infrastructure cannot be failing: it can’t be falling apart. It has to be effectively world class in its presentation if we’re going to stay relevant in that international market.”
There is hope, however. The provincial budget has yet to pass, and Mayor Ireland said that he has his fingers crossed that there will be extra funding put in Jasper’s way to help further alleviate the infrastructure funding gap once it does.
“We’ll see whether the whole of government approach can accentuate the importance of a tourism-based community to the overall health of tourism in the province and allow the provincial government to achieve its tourism-related goals.”
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When Gil Castle loses his wife in the Twin Tower attacks, he retreats to his family's sprawling homestead in a remote corner of the Southwest, where violence is a constant presence.... Searingly dramatic, bold and timely, Crossers is Philip Caputo's most ambitious and brilliantly realized novel yet.
When Gil Castle loses his wife in the Twin Tower attacks, he retreats to his family's sprawling homestead in a remote corner of the Southwest. Consumed by grief, he has to find a way to live with his loss in this strange, forsaken part of the country, where drug lords have more power than police and violence is a constant presence. But it is also a world of vast open spaces, where Castle begins to rebuild his belief in the potential for happinessuntil he starts to uncover the dark truths about his fearsome grandfather, a legacy that has been tightly shrouded in mystery in the years since the old man's death.
When Miguel Espinoza shows up at the ranch, terrified after two friends were murdered in a border-crossing drug deal gone bad, Castle agrees to take him in. Yet his act of generosity sets off a flood of violence and vengeance, a fierce reminder of the fact that while he may be able to reinvent himself, he may never escape his history.
Searingly dramatic, bold and timely, Crossers is Philip Caputo's most ambitious and brilliantly realized novel yet.
We fly from our time and place to the settlement of Lochiel, the present-day ghost town then home to four hundred souls: adobe houses and miners' shacks, a post office, a school, a few stores, and three saloons islanded on the mile-high grasslands of the San Rafael Valley and tethered to the outside world by a single road that writhes westward through the Patagonia Mountains to its end in Nogales, the road deeply rutted by the giant wagons trundling silver and copper ore out of the mountains to Lochiel's smelter, its stack leaking smoke into an otherwise unblemished desert sky.
The black tendril leans in a light breeze, and a faint, sooty mist sifts down on the tin roof of a nearby bungalowthe house-cum-courtroom of Joshua Pittman, the justice of the peace. A clean-shaven man of forty, wearing a collarless shirt and a vest he can no longer button over his portly torso, he is seated on a spindle-backed chair on his front porch, booted feet crossed atop the porch rail...
Multiple plot lines twist and intertwine throughout Crossers. The central protagonist, Gil Castle, is healing from his wife's death by creating a new life for himself on the family homestead. Author Philip Caputo contrasts the thoughtful Gil with his cousin Blaine Erskine, a lifelong rancher who seems to channel the Old West of a bygone era. Their ranch on the Mexican border is a thoroughfare for drug runners and illegal aliens. Erskine runs afoul of one of the major drug lords, who is also involved in a bloody turf war with another kingpin. Throw in historical transcripts relating the life and times of Erskine's grandfather, Ben, as well as discussions of 9/11, terrorism, and the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and you've got one excessively complicated book. In the hands of a lesser novelist, the complexity could be confusing, with too much happening to follow. Caputo, however, manages to balance all the threads beautifully, merging them into a rich and satisfying tapestry.
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has approved a waiver submitted by FBISD for the missed school days due to the winter weather our area experienced in February. Therefore, the five days (February 15-19) students were out of school due to winter weather and widespread electrical and water outages will not have to be made-up, nor will the missed days have any impacts on students’ attendance.
This waiver also applies to the staff work-days that were missed. Staff will not have to make-up the five missed days due to the closure of the district. In addition, the FBISD Board of Trustees approved an emergency pay waiver for all employees during the February 25th Regular Board Meeting to minimize any wage payment impacts on all district employees resulting from the closure.
“The approval of the waiver is great news,” said Velma Soliz-Garcia, FBISD Superintendent of Schools. “I commend our administrative staff and Board of Trustees who worked diligently during and after the winter storm to ensure the appropriate steps were taken to provide the best outcome for our students and staff.”
With the approval of the waiver, the District’s Official School Calendar will remain with one weather make-up day built in for students and a staff weather make-up day on Friday, May 28, if it is needed.

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A team of 15 medical workers left Shanghai early on Friday to join relief work in Phuket, the Thai tropical resort island that was hit by the deadly southeast Asian earthquake and tsunami.
The medical team took a 4:00 a.m. flight to Bangkok and are expected to arrive at Phuket later during the day, said sources with Shanghai municipal health bureau.
The bureau received an emergency notice from the Ministry of Health Thursday morning requesting trauma treatment experts and epidemic disease specialists to be sent to Phuket from Shanghai.
Within two hours, it called together 15 professionals, including epidemiologists from the city's disease control and prevention center and doctors and nurses from two leading hospitals: Shanghai No. 6 Hospital and Zhongshan Hospital.
"We'll stay in touch with the Chinese embassy and do all that we can to save lives," said Pan Qichao, a 42-year-old expert on epidemic disease study who is also head and interpreter of the team.
The youngest member of the team is a 27-year-old nurse from Zhongshan Hospital.
Shanghai's health officials said a second medical team, which comprises of specialists from the city's public health center and Huashan Hospital, is ready to leave at any time.
A press officer with the health ministry said on Thursday 10 Chinese medical teams with 100 public health professionals and trauma treatment specialists are now ready for help to the tsunami-hit nations. "They can rush to the disaster-hit countries immediately as long as we receive requests from them," he said.
Meanwhile, the ministry noted that China's Center for Disease Prevention and Control had also set up a medical assistance team, including 10 experts on infectious disease control and treatment, disinfection as well as food and water sanitation.
The Chinese government has promised to offer 21.63 million yuan (2.62 million US dollars) in aid to the tsunami-hit nations. On Thursday it announced it will increase the assistance significantly.


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Nearly all individuals do not particularly enjoy mowing the grass. Plenty of try being around this by slicing their lawns as near on the foundation as they’re able to, then enabling it getting taller so long as they dare, they mow it whenever they simply cannot tolerate its look any longer.
Perhaps they also water their grass once in a while, but not really a lot because they do not wish to flood their lawn. If this seems like you, you may be harming your lawn!
Keep in mind that every blade of grass is in existence, very much like a leaf. The origins reach into the dirt in which they take in nutrition from the dirt. Nevertheless, every green portion of grass has a job to do also. It soaks up the sunshine which generates photosynthesis.
The grass can’t absorb sufficient sunlight in case you trim it way too short. The loss of a great deal of the leaves right away will, in addition, traumatize the root system, which tends to make the lawn less impervious to illness. On the other hand, the lawn shouldn’t be permitted to get a long time, also, since the taller the lawn is, the greater number of nourishment it needs, thus placing much more pressure on the root structure.
Thus, the optimum level for cold climate grasses is around three in, and also for warm weather grasses, two inches is the very best level. Based on the season, the grass is going to grow far more quickly and must be trimmed far more often. This vacuum from Homeeon will help minimize hassle with its high-tech technology!
You shouldn’t lower your lawn in a similar setup every time mow north to south 1 time period, along with east to west the next time, alternately. You shouldn’t mow by using a rusty blade – hone your mower’s blade three times annually. A blunt lawnmower blade is going to ruin your grass.
It is not advisable or perhaps required, to water your yard every few days. It doesn’t require it – except in case you’re in an extremely hot environment. Put out a bowl with approximately 1 inch of water in it, and place this in an area on a grass exactly where it cannot be overturned. After all of the water evaporates from the bowl, it is time to water your lawn.
If you do water it, be sure the ground gets an excellent saturation. Should you simply wet the top inch of the grime, the root system does not go deep into the dirt like it’s advertised to, but rather stays shallow – and so is quickly damaged. The maximum time to water your grass is in the early morning, instead of the hotter component of the day, therefore it will not evaporate.
Nevertheless, it is just as vital that you be careful about water run-off. If your soil doesn’t absorb water very well, what you must do is water it carefully at the start, then wait about thirty minutes for that bath soak into the planet. Then water it again, so that the extra water and then is going to have time try soaking into the grime also.
Correct mowing and watering procedures would be the two major elements to keeping up a healthy and beautiful lawn.

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The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) conducted its biannual Charity Used Book Sale from January 27 to 31 at the university’s Student Center. The used book sale is a fundraising, environmental and student-support campaign all-in-one. The funds generated are used to support charity initiatives such as renovating homes of the underprivileged and food distribution to needy people. Used books donated by the AUS community are reused saving environmental resources. Students are also able to save money on text books while donating to charity at the same time.
Over one hundred student volunteers took turns over the week-long campaign and assisted in sorting, displaying and selling the books. The books on offer included text books in engineering, business, language, arts, science, and design; literary books were also available.
Hossam Sheta, a senior industrial engineering student said: “It was a successful book sale. It was helpful for those students who couldn’t afford to buy new books as they were able to buy them here for a very low price. I really liked volunteering and helping students to find the books they were looking for.”
The used book sale is organized by the OSA Community Services Division and is held on the first day of every semester at AUS.


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The afterlife of Marc Bolan is a strange affair. It seems every couple years a band comes around so heavily indebted to the glam-boogie of T. Rex that its songs make you wonder if you’d missed some deep track that has only now been unearthed. Yet, for some reason, the influence of T. Rex is often not detrimental. Here, derivativeness can actually benefit since the gleeful enjoyment of rock and roll that Bolan purveyed is pretty irresistible. And even though David Bowie was the genius of glam, his majesty is unapproachable compared to the shimmering fun of Bolan – so bands can take without compunction and not be accused of reaching beyond their means. Perhaps the real key to the non-extinction of T. Rex is that Bolan, like Chuck Berry before him, perfected a single riff structure that he repeated without boredom, and though his life was cut short, there was still breath in that riff.
Night Moves, a young trio from Minneapolis, has the T. Rex bug. If you hear John Pelant’s plaintive warble, you’ll think nothing of else but Marc Bolan. He’s channeling that elvin vibrato at every moment, to the point that it becomes a bit of a put on. The soulfulness of the Bolan sound starts to seem insincere. The comparison ends up leaving Night Moves on the weaker side, not least because of the band’s lack of sexiness. Night Moves eschews a full drum kit for pounding toms that drudgingly hit the beat. But that heavy bottom has no swagger, instead playing like yet another instance of indie band quirk.
Beyond the vocals, however, Night Moves isn’t so derivative of British glam. The band’s conglomeration of sounds adds some glitz to more barebones Americana, with a touch of disco for good measure. The debut album, Colored Emotions, first self-released and now updated for Domino Records, sounds like a late night shimmering disco heard from the street. You can imagine a glittery party that is getting to its drunken ending, with people slow dancing, or rather leaning on one another, ties undone, shirts untucked, hair disheveled, makeup smeared, trying to find a warm place to spend the night.
Colored Emotions has the feel of a concept album or even a rock opera (though its content is on a minor scale): the sum of the album is greater than its parts. Only a few songs stick out on their own, with the highlights in the emotionally ranging “Old Friends” and the catchy synthesized payoff of the final, title track. Instead of a collection of singles, each song develops an element nascent from the beginning, “Headlights,” into a deeper exploration. The downside of this is that all the songs begin to blur together.
The trio does know how to give its songs little touches though that reward repeat listening. Thanks might be due to Mark Ritsema, the credited multi-instrumentalist band member, for a banjo that cuts through the shimmering haze or a nice country lick to bring out a melodic line. Still these texturing moments get drowned out by Pelant’s overbearing style, which inches towards baby-talk. His go-to vocal tic, from the warble to a falsetto whine permeates every song. At first, this quality is nice; by the end of the album, it starts to wear thin. Pelant hasn’t yet earned his Bolan bona fides. Despite this, Night Moves is a promising band, with an ear for arrangement and good ideas. But some new moves are needed to make it to daybreak.

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Rascal Flatts DVD Arrives Monday
Rascal Flatts' new DVD arrives in stores today. "Rascal Flatts: All Access & Uncovered" stems from the movie theater event the group staged in April to promote their latest album, "Changed." The disc includes performance clips and interviews with Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney, and Jay DeMarcus, as well as footage of the group both on the road and in the studio as they recorded their album. Rascal Flatts is also making some TV appearances in support of the release. The trio will be a guest Monday on E!'s "Chelsea Lately," and they'll perform on Tuesday's episode of NBC's "The Voice."


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Sarah Young’s devotionals for children are scattered throughout this ICB (International Children’s Bible) version.
ICB Jesus Calling Bible for Children: with Devotions by Sarah Young. Tommy Nelson, 2017, 1472 pages.
Recommended for: ages 6-10
The subtitle says it all: if you like Sarah Young’s direct-from-Jesus devotional style, you’ll like this Bible; otherwise not. In her introduction she writes, “The devotionals are written as if Jesus is speaking right to you . . . I wrote the devotionals this way to help you know that Jesus is with you all the time and wants to be your best friend.” Some of the major themes of the Bible are stated as, “How amazing is God love for us,” “Jesus, our best friend,” “How to live a great life,” “Knowing right from wrong,” and “Asking God to forgive us for wrong choices.” Each one-page devotional includes a meditation, a short prayer, and an application. About 22 four-page color inserts are scattered throughout the text at regular intervals; these feature well-known Bible stories, with pictures (many pictures of Jesus), a key verse, and a “Jesus Calling moment.” There are no book introductions to provide context. The appendix includes a dictionary, key verses to learn, a story index, promise verses, and four maps.
Much has been written about the problems with Sarah Young’s approach, in particular the presumption of speaking for God and dwelling on his immanence at the cost of his transcendence. Besides that, I find her devotionals repetitive, unchallenging, and very much reader-centered. Her devotional book for children is reviewed here.
Value: 2.5 (out of 5)
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Lumbini: Birthplace of Gautam Buddha
Lumbini is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam and one of the world’s most important spiritual sites. It is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Province No. 5 in Nepal. According to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautam in 623 BC. Gautam, who achieved Enlightenment and became the Lord Buddha and founded Buddhism. There are over 25 Buddhist monasteries in the area. People study Buddhism, meditate and visit the birthplace within the sacred Mayadevi Gardens.
Maya Devi Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple which is at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini, Nepal. It is the main temple at Lumbini, The spiritual heart of Lumbini, the Maya Devi Temple marks the spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in around 563 BC. Furthermore, in the adjoining sacred garden you’ll find the pillar of Ashoka, ancient ruins of stupas, and maroon and saffron-robed monks gathering under a sprawling Bodhi (pipal) tree decorated with prayer flags.
The Ashoka Pillar in Lumbini is one of the 3rd Century stone pillars. The pillar was built under the reign of Emperor Ashoka. Firstly, it was erected as a mark of respect by Ashoka after he visited Lord Buddha’s place of birth and decided to accept Buddhism. The pillar is located inside the area of Maya Devi Temple and is quite a stimulating structure to visit because of its interesting and motivating history.
The pillars of Ashoka are made of stone, weighed about 50 tons each and bear inscriptions about Dhamma & its virtues. However, the Ashoka Pillar in Lumbini was build as a sign of respect for Gautam Buddha after Emperor Ashoka convert to Buddhism. The pillar was lost for centuries after it was established as the regions and the people evolved. It was only in the latter half of the 19th century that it was rediscovered by Khadga Shumsher Rana, the then Governor of Palpa.
Myanmar Golden Temple:
The Myanmar Golden Temple is one of the oldest structures in the compound. The impressive corncob-shaped shikhara, styled after the temples of Bagan gives a regal look to the whole structure. Moreover, there are three prayer halls and a Lokamani Pula Pagoda inside the building.
World Peace Pagoda:
The impressive gleaming-white World Peace Pagoda is one of the world’s greatest stupas. It’s construction was by Japanese Buddhists at a cost of US$1 million. A walk around the Stupa gives you panoramic view of Lumbini. The golden Buddha statue depicts the posture Gautama Buddha took when he was born. Near the base of the stupa is the grave of a Japanese monk. The monk was murdered by anti-Buddhist extremists during the construction of the monument.
The Lumbini Museum:
Lumbini Museum on the northern end of the premise dedicates to the life of Gautam Buddha. In addition, It houses the photos and artifacts from Buddhist sites all over the world. In addition, this Museum is a one spot stop for everything ranging from daily use crafts to stamps related to Lumbini or Buddha. Therefore, situated in Lumbini’s area which houses all the important landmarks, this museum is a perfect end to the journey of understanding Lumbini, where you find all about the history, culture dating to as old as 4th century AD.
Therefore Lumbini is one of the most important religious sites to visit. The area can be use only to make monasteries and no shops and business can run inside the area.
The Lumbini encompasses many temples and monasteries. There are more than 25 international monasteries built by the Buddhist countries from all around the world. The monasteries of many countries like China, Singapore, Myanmar, Japan, Germany, Thailand and all other countries in the area which are more than beautiful.

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A year ago, 36-year-old Jonny Kennedy died. He had a terrible genetic condition called Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - which meant that his skin literally fell off at the slightest touch, leaving his body covered in agonizing sores and leading to a final fight against skin cancer. In his last months Jonny decided to work with filmmaker Patrick Collerton to document his life and death, and the result was a film, first broadcast in March, that was an uplifting, confounding and provocatively humorous story of a singular man. Not shying away from the grim reality of EB, the film was also a celebration of a life lived to the full.
For years, Blade has fought against the vampires in the cover of the night. But now, after falling into the crosshairs of the FBI, he is forced out into the daylight, where he is driven to join forces with a clan of human vampire hunters he never knew existed - The Nightstalkers.
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians he leads his Army across the then known world venturing further than any Westerner had ever gone all the way to India.
When Sophie, a shy young woman, is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking home.
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began.
The Machinist is the story of Trevor Reznik, a lathe-operator who is dying of insomnia. In a machine shop, occupational hazards are bad enough under normal circumstances; yet for Trevor the risks are compounded by fatigue.
In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.
Have you watched The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off yet? What did you think about it?


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On May 4, 2023, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the Form I-9 COVID-19 flexibility policy will end on July 31, 2023. Our May 2023 alert discussed these changes in detail.
In short, effective July 31, 2023, all employers must perform an in-person inspection of identity and employment documents for new hires, even if they do not report to a company location. In addition, employers who have been using temporary flexibilities to complete I-9s remotely must perform the required physical inspection of identity and employment eligibility documents by August 30, 2023. This applies to employees hired on or after March 20, 2020 and who have received a virtual or remote examination under the flexibilities policy.
USCIS has provided guidance on how to annotate a previously completed I-9 form to note a subsequent physical inspection of identity and employment eligibility documents.
A number of employers have asked practical questions regarding the logistics of complying with these rules. Mintz offers the following guidance on this topic:
- To the extent possible, begin in-person review of documents and I-9 completion for new hires who will not regularly report to a company location. Remote I-9 completion and document inspection are still permissible for remote hires until July 31, and can still be utilized until that date if in-person inspection is not practical.
- Identify employees who were hired on or after March 20, 2020 and who have an I-9 that was completed remotely.
- All of these employees will need to have an in-person inspection of their I-9 documents by the company, or by an agent designated by the company, by August 30.
- The I-9 should be annotated in the “Additional Information” box on Page 2 of Form I-9, with the language suggested by USCIS: “Document(s) physically examined on mm/dd/yyyy by [name, title].”
- If the employee has a different document than what was presented at the time of hire (such as a renewed passport or drivers license), note the new information (document title, issuing authority, document number, and expiration date) either next to the prior information in List A, B, or C; or in the Additional Information Section. If your company retains copies of I-9 documentation, retain a copy of the new document.
- For companies that use software or a payroll service to complete I-9s, confirm the ability to annotate existing I-9 forms in the “Additional Information” box on Page 2 of Form I-9.
If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact your Mintz Immigration attorney.

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PTFE stands for POLY TETRA FLUORO ETHYLENE, which is the chemical term for the polymer (CF2) n. PTFE is a thermoplastic member of the fluoro polymer family of plastics. PTFE has a low coefficient of friction, excellent insulating properties, and is chemically inert to most substances. It also can withstand high heat applications and it is well known for its anti-stick properties.
The uses and applications of PTFE have grown enormously over the past 70 years. probably one of the most famous uses of PTFE is as a non-stick coating found on cookware. However, PTFE is used in the semiconductor, medical, chemical, automotive, electrical, aerospace, filtration, wire & cable as well as petrochemical industries.
Chemical processing and petrochemical sectors : Used for vessel linings, seals, spacers, gaskets, well-drilling parts and washers, since PTFE is chemically inert & resistant to corrosion.
Laboratory Applications : Tubing, piping, containers & vessels due to resistance to chemicals & absence of contaminants attaching to the surface of PTFE products.
Electrical Industry : Used as an insulator in the form of spacers, tubing & the like Virgin PTFE had been approved by the FDA for use in the pharmaceutical, beverage, food and cosmetics industries in the form of conveyor components, slides, guide rails, along with other parts used in ovens and other heated systems.
Semiconductor Sector : Used as an insulator in the production of discreet components such as capacitors and in the chip manufacturing process.
Fillers : In many instances PTFE in its purest form is a perfect solution. However, when an application demands a modification to the basic PTFE chemistry, Plastomer Technologies can help satisfy a broader range of physical, thermal, or practical demands.
Examples include glass or bronze fillers for added stiffness & strength, carbon fillers for conductivity, & moly blends for added lubricity.


Outline of the CPT’s main findings during the 2013 periodic visit and action proposed
The new Code of Criminal Procedure, since its entry into force in November 2012, together with the setting-up of a new free legal aid system, has begun to show its potential to combat the phenomenon of ill-treatment by law enforcement officials. The delegation’s findings clearly indicate that persons apprehended by police officers after the entry into force of the new Code run a lower risk of being ill-treated than those who had been detained prior to that date. However, that risk remains high for detained persons who are not co-operative in the eyes of law enforcement officials and/or, in the regions in particular, refuse to pay bribes. It also appears that persons held by law enforcement officials outside the capital are even more likely to be subjected to severe ill-treatment/torture.
Combating this phenomenon should be more than ever a top priority for the Ukrainian authorities, which should build upon their initial, limited but encouraging results to implement all the Committee’s relevant recommendations and reduce the gap between the legal framework and practice. In particular, the authorities should drive change from the highest level and develop an ethical culture among police officers, ensure better identification of law enforcement officials, review limits and improve training on the use of physical force and “special means”, reduce reliance on confessional evidence and improve interviewing standards, combat unrecorded detentions, guarantee an effective right of notification of custody, improve the practical operation of the right of access to a lawyer and guarantee an effective right to be examined by a doctor.
A marked improvement was noted in the treatment of prisoners by prison staff – or by fellow inmates at the instigation of staff – at Correctional Colony No. 81 in Stryzhavka. During its previous visit to this establishment in December 2012, the CPT had found that the ill-treatment of inmates was common practice. However, the delegation did come across a few instances of alleged ill-treatment of inmates by staff and/or other prisoners in that colony and in some pre-trial establishments (SIZOs) visited.
The situation observed at Prison No. 3 in Krivyi Rih was of grave concern. The delegation heard numerous allegations and gathered other evidence that the establishment’s staff used a group of inmates to physically ill-treat other prisoners. The purpose of this ill-treatment was apparently not only to maintain strict order and discipline, but also to obtain from the inmates concerned confessions to (additional) crimes they were suspected of having committed before imprisonment. This led the Committee to conclude that changes in the manner in which prisoners are treated should remain one of the highest priorities for the Ukrainian prosecuting and prison authorities.
As regards the long-standing issue of overcrowding in SIZOs, a major decrease in the number of inmates was observed, mostly as a result of the adoption/entry into force of the new Code of Criminal Procedure and a wider use of alternatives to imprisonment. Localised overcrowding seen in all the SIZOs visited is a clear reminder that efforts should be pursued in this area. Further, the Committee has noted that no decisive action had been taken to upgrade material conditions in most of the SIZOs visited or to introduce programmes of out-of-cell activities for adult remand prisoners. In the CPT’s view, the cumulative effect of these conditions and restrictions could well be considered, for many remand prisoners, as a form of inhuman and degrading treatment. In its report, the Committee has made a series of recommendations to address this issue.
The situation of male prisoners facing/sentenced to life imprisonment, which was the subject of severe criticism in the past, remains basically unchanged. The CPT has called upon the Ukrainian authorities to review once more the legislation and practice as regards this category of inmate, in the light of its previous recommendations.
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Possible intimidatory or retaliatory action against prisoners prior to, during and after CPT visits
When setting in motion, in March 2013, the procedure under Article 10, paragraph 2, of the Convention establishing the CPT,* the Committee formed the hope that the Ukrainian authorities would do their utmost to stamp out any practices involving possible intimidatory or retaliatory action against persons deprived of their liberty prior to, during and after visits to penitentiary and other establishments. In the light of the information at its disposal, the CPT was not convinced that all the necessary steps have so far been taken by the authorities to stamp out – once and for all – such practices. Consequently, the Committee has decided to keep open the procedure. In its report, the CPT has urged the Ukrainian authorities to take further action, notably by reviewing the manner in which inquiries into this matter are carried out and by considering making any type of sanction, intimidation, reprisal and other prejudice against any person deprived of his or her liberty for seeking to communicate or having communicated with the CPT (or any other body active in preventing and combating torture and other forms of ill-treatment) a specific criminal offence.
The CPT has requested the Ukrainian authorities to provide within six months a response giving a full account of action taken to implement its recommendations.
The Committee has also requested information every two months (until the end of 2014) on the results of future inquiries into possible intimidatory or retaliatory action against (former) prisoners held, at the time of the 2012 and 2013 visits, in Correctional Colonies No. 25 in Kharkiv and No. 81 in Stryzhavka as well as in Prison No. 3 in Krivyi Rih, and a detailed account of concrete steps taken to obtain these results.
* Article 10, paragraph 2, of the Convention reads as follows: “If the Party fails to co-operate or refuses to improve the situation in the light of the Committee's recommendations, the Committee may decide, after the Party has had an opportunity to make known its views, by a majority of two-thirds of its members to make a public statement on the matter.”


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Where is West Byfleet?
West Byfleet is a leafy commuter village located some 20 miles from London, just outside the M25. It has its own Railway Station (30 mins to Waterloo) and a number of bus services. In the 2011 Census the population was 5626. The village centre includes a Waitrose supermarket, speciality shops, coffee shops and restaurants. Office blocks also occupy a central location, and many people now commute into West Byfleet as well as out of it.
The map below is the local one with the church at the junction of Parvis Road and Camphill Road. The car park entrance is off Camphill Road
The postcode of the church is KT14 6EH


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The life of a professor after hours
by Holly Walsh
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I sit in the front corner of my 10:20 a.m. Astronomy class eagerly waiting for Professor Jed Rembold to begin his lecture. Even though it’s my first class of the day
The tale of Jed Rembold and his connection to the Willamette community inside and outside of the classroom
By Holly Walsh
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I sit in the front corner of my 10:20 a.m. Astronomy class eagerly waiting for Professor Jed Rembold to begin
By Jessica Weiss
The United States just approved the largest foreign aid package in history. Israel will receive $38 billion in military aid over 10 years. The U.S. has made this deal in hopes of improving Isarel’s air force technologies and missile defense systems.
At the most recent CLA faculty meeting, Michael Beseda, [now former] Vice President of Enrollment, mentioned that one of the contributing factors to our dramatic under-enrollment in the incoming first year class was the “poisonous” atmosphere here on campus last spring. Some convincing support for
By Ariadne Wolf
When I was seven-years-old, I started breaking the rules in a way that was, back then, most unlike me. I’d started riding at a stable and, to be honest, it was boring. I plodded around on a 20-something quarter horse who clearly
By Quinlyn Manfull
All recent polls show Hillary Clinton’s lead over Donald Trump tightening. A Michigan poll that showed Clinton’s lead narrowing from 10 points to four points in a head-to-head matchup within the last month particularly grabbed my attention. I’m still reminiscing about Aug. 8,
By Calista Whitney
If we did not currently use politically correct vocabulary, would racism become even more prevalent in our current American society? Would sexism pop up in casual conversation in every sentence? Being politically correct helps to promote equality in our society.
By Jared Spohr
On Sept. 25 and 26, the men’s and women’s golf teams competed at the Pacific Invitational Tournament in Banks, Oregon.
Leading the way for the men’s team was sophomore Sam Hinton. Hinton shot three-underpar over the course of the 36-hole tournament to
By Alex Gordon
Men’s Soccer Willamette defeated Pacific last Saturday in a 1-0 nailbiter. The lone goal came from senior Julian Hanlon-Austin in the 54th minute. Senior Josh Fuentes saved a penalty late in the second half to preserve the win. The team traveled to