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Transformations Treatment Center Philosophy
The Transformations program with residential community housing is a comprehensive addiction treatment and long term rehabilitation service for men and women suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. When you enter your private room in a home like setting at Transformations, you will join a nurturing, supportive community of members we have come to call our ‘Florida Family’.
Areas of Specialization
Master Holistic Formulations
We provide “Master Holistic Formulations”, a holistic supplement protocol for healing the body from the devastating effects of drug or alcohol use. We combine these supplements with treatment for all individuals suffering from the physical, emotional and psychological problems that can accompany an addiction.
Biofeedback and Relaxation through the Serenity Lounge and Neurofeedback through BrainPaint
Specialty Treatment Programs
Addiction is a disease that takes on many forms. Gambling and sexual addictions develop similarly to drug and alcohol addictions: they progress over time and can consume one’s life.
Individualized addiction rehabilitation
Family Outreach Program
Traditional 12-Step and Christian “Faith Based” Treatment programs
Very low Client to Therapist Ratio
Your own Private Room and Bath
Once I entered Transformations, I came to realize how close I came to losing everything and I knew I had to beat my addiction no matter what. I was scared and ashamed...Samantha C.
Once I came through the doors of Transformations drug treatment center, I knew I had made the right decision in seeking rehab. I had to take back control of my own life and with your help; I was able to do that.Bill D.
Thank you Transformations, you transformed a life that was lost and taught me the true meaning of being thankful for everything I have, I owe you more than you could ever know.Julie
Once I entered the facility, the staff, counselors and therapists treated me with the utmost respect and dignity. I was given the help and support I needed to successfully deal with my alcohol addiction. Group prayer meetings and church sessions gave me something to look forward to as I battled back from the brink of destruction.Jessica P.
The love, compassion and support I found through their Christian drug rehab clinic was something I had never experienced before. I found that through Biblical teachings, church sessions and pray groups, I was able to fight back and be strong.Gina B.
Meet the Staff
Dr. Harold Schwarz, M.D., P.A. Medical Director
Dr. Schwarz is a prominent physician/psychiatrist in the South Palm Beach mental health community. Having attended school at Columbia University, Manilla University and New York University’s School of Medicine, Dr. Schwarz has focused on substance related disorders and mental health issues. Besides his position as medical director at Transformations Treatment Center, he is the Section Chief for the Psychiatry Department at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida (FL).
Dr. Maureen Esposito Clinical Director
Dr. Esposito is a Certified Addictions Professional, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has over 30 years of experience in the field of addiction. Maureen has operated her own private practice, taught counseling courses at Nova University in Davie, FL and has dedicated the last 18 years at Alternatives in Treatment, Boca Raton, FL, with 10 years as clinical director. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University in N.Y. She earned her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a PhD degree in Family and Marriage counseling, both from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She has trained at the Hanley Hazelden facility in West Palm Beach, FL and holds a Certified Addictions Professional certificate. Maureen is married and has 2 sons and has lived in Florida for 40 years. Dr. Esposito brings great enthusiasm as well as leadership to Transformations, and her dedication in the field, her ability to work with a variety of clientele and her openness to new ideas encourages Transformations Therapy Staff to be the very best they can be.
Geoff Spillias Chief Executive Manager
Mr. Spillias earned two Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Interpersonal Communications from The University of Central Florida. Geoff came to work for Transformations in 2009, with extensive business experience from his previous endeavors, and he now oversees all company operations and decisions. His main motivation for joining Transformations was to help the seemingly hopeless recover from drug and alcohol addiction. He believes his professional and personal experience can help people transition into becoming productive members of society again. Geoff enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters as well as watching sports. Geoff has a passion for this field and for spreading the message of recovery.
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Before taking the plunge into southern Florida, we spent some time around Jacksonville, which is part of the South in a way the area south of Orlando isn’t. We focussed in on the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, which is administered by the National Park Service, similar to our own Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve on Whidbey Island. There are several parts to the Reserve, extending from Amelia Island through a few other islands and across the St. Johns River (which is the entry to the harbor at Jacksonville), and it is “one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast”. We stayed in an amazing campground in a city park, on a spit where the river meets the ocean. Camping right on the beach
overlooking a bay where people were fishing with nets
and one of the few beaches in Florida where vehicles are still allowed to drive (when the tide is lower).
The channel to the harbor was full of large ship traffic, and across the mouth of the river is the Naval Station Mayport, the third largest naval facility in the country. Here is a nice scale comparison between our trailer and the ships a mile beyond in the port:
As we are finding across the southeast, the number of different cultures which have laid claim to this area in the past 500 years is very confusing to someone who comes from a place where the English displaced the natives, end of story. The Reserve is named for the Timucuan people, the tribe who inhabited the area before colonization. The visitors center has artifacts from their culture (some of disputed origin), but there is not a lot beyond that. The Huguenots landed here in the 16th century, quickly gave up, came back a few years later, and then were all killed by the Spanish. Under Spanish rule a widespread plantation system developed, part of which can be seen today at the Kingsley Plantation, settled in the early 19th century, and owned over time by a few different families. The house is quite intact
with some late-19th century modifications.
opening onto the channel that connects to the present-day Intercoastal Waterway
The grounds contain various outbuildings, most dating from the late 19th century.
The most interesting part of the history was learning how the legal status of different groups varied under the Spanish or American systems. Kingsley bought a slave from Senegal, and married her. When she turned 18, he freed her, and she could then own property herself – including her own plantations and slaves. The Kingsleys prospered, eventually owning four major plantations of over 32,000 acres. When Florida became a US territory, her rights, both as a freed slave and a woman, would have been greatly reduced, so the Kingsleys moved to Haiti to avoid this, but were involved in legal disputes over this fortune for decades after.
This history was remarkable, as are the remains of the slave quarters. Whereas most slave houses in the south were wooden and so haven’t survived, the walls of the houses here were made of tabby – a kind of concrete made with oyster shells, where a catalytic reaction from the shells takes the place of Portland cement. The roofs are gone, and the walls are slowly deteriorating, but seeing the 27 houses in an arc at the edge of the fields was amazing.
The walls are tabby, while the brickwork shows the location of the fireplace.
We had a few unusual experiences here – such as spending New Year’s Eve in the campground on the beach – but the most bizarre was while driving on a dirt road in the Reserve, and Greta spotted a dead armadillo by the side of the road. We got out to look at it, just as the owner of an adjacent house came over too. It turns out that he lives in his obviously expensive and well-tended house out in the woods, but the armadillos come out and night and plow up his lawn, looking for bugs to eat. So he sits up at night with his .22 and shoots the armadillos, and he had just come out to move the body of this one. We couldn’t get the image of this out of our heads – an old guy with a rifle who decided to build his house in the middle of the woods on an island, and then spends his retirement fighting a losing war with the armadillos.
Passing back through the area at the end of the year, we spent some more time in Jacksonville, which has some of the weirdest office buildings I’ve ever seen, including this one from the heroic era of late modernism
and this court building, which exhibits all the characteristics of a bad modern building in postmodern drag:
There is a waterfront food court / gathering spot, which was actually pretty good for a festival marketplace type of building,
and which was the site of a pep rally for Penn State and Georgia, the day before they were going to play in some bowl game. We watched a full line-up of high school bands and cheerleaders, all performing in a cold downpour.
The fantastic Georgia marching band performed, which was fun until it suddenly became rather jarring. Apparently, at some point in the past, the University of Georgia took the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic and turned it into their football fight song. I looked around at the crowd to see if anyone else’s reaction was “huh?”, but they were all signing along. No one but us seemed to think that turning an abolitionist hymn into a football song at a university in the former confederacy was weird. Reflecting on this and the armadillos, this was when we started to feel we were in a very different part of the country.
Really interesting place you visited, love the photo of the “Scamp” on the beach with the HUGE HUGE navy ships behind, kind of puts things in perspective. Also those wonderful buildings in the plantation are really nice and the contrast with the bad post modernist buildings is humbling, seems when architects get into the mix bad things can happen!

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GSA Expands Solar Power Use in Downtown Kansas City, Kansas
January 25, 2010
Agency’s Recovery Act Funding Adds Solar Roof on Dole Courthouse
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s unprecedented investment in clean energy technologies, the U.S. General Services Administration recently installed a new white roof and solar panels on the Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse.
U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore joined GSA officials to dedicate the new roof today.
"Thanks to the extraordinary investments of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Robert J. Dole U.S. Courthouse is now outfitted with innovative, efficient, and clean renewable energy resources," Rep. Moore said at the dedication today. "This is just one example of how we can create an entirely new sector of economic development called the 'green economy'. Not only do these new solar panels create clean energy, but the installation created jobs for Americans and shows how solar energy can be effectively utilized. Thanks to the hard work of the GSA on this project, the weighty challenge of greening our government just got a little easier."
The roof consists of a highly-reflective “cool roof” membrane covered by more than 200 solar panels. The reflective membrane deflects the sun’s rays to keep the building cool in the summer and reduce the urban heat island effect, while the solar panels generate on-site renewable electricity.
“The Recovery Act has given us the opportunity to dramatically increase investment in clean energy projects across the nation and move our national building infrastructure to a cleaner, more sustainable future,“ said GSA Heartland Regional Commissioner Mary Ruwwe at the event today. “This solar roof is one of the first of its kind in the Kansas City area. It’s a prime example of how we are driving the development of new, green jobs – many of the roofers employed on the project learned new skills in advanced-technology solar panel installation.”
The solar roof will also serve as a demonstration tool for building occupants and the community. A model of the type of panels used is on display in the courthouse lobby, as well as a monitor displaying the array’s power generation.
The new roof replaces the building’s original single-ply roof installed in 1994. It has an expected life span of 20-30 years. GSA invested $1.6 million in the roof project, and plans to invest an additional $3.1 million to improve the building’s infrastructure and operating systems.
GSA was appropriated $5.5 billion under the Recovery Act to convert federal buildings into high-performance green buildings; and build new energy-efficient federal buildings, courthouses, and land ports of entry. These projects will deliver lasting progress toward modernizing the nation’s infrastructure, reducing the federal government’s consumption of energy and water, and increasing use of clean and renewable sources of energy.
Founded in 1949, GSA manages more than 11 percent of the government’s total procurement dollars and $30 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 213,000 vehicles.
GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, as a steward of more than 480 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services.

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Best mirrorless cameras for filmmaking in India
If you make films or shoot videos, investing in a good mirrorless camera is a wise choice.
Mirrorless cameras have better video functionality than traditional DSLRs. Most mirrorless cameras can capture videos in 4K as well as Full HD resolution at high frame rates. These cameras are compact and lightweight, making them highly portable. You can use the additional space and weight to pack extra lenses when travelling for the shoots. To help you buy a mirrorless camera for filmmaking, here are the best options available on Amazon.
Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless CameraThe Fujifilm X-S10 camera comes with an ergonomic grip that should offer stable handling even when large lenses are mounted. With its 26.1MP CMOS sensor, it can shoot videos in 4K resolution and if you want to shoot Full HD videos, it can be done at up to 240fps. The camera is equipped with a five-axis in-body Image Stabilization, which should reduce vibrations. The Fujifilm X-S10 camera features an electronic viewfinder that should provide a detailed view of the subject.
Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3With the Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 camera, you should be able to shoot 4K videos making your shots look highly professional. It has an ISO range of 10-51200 that claims to reduce noise from high-resolution images. It comes with real-time eye auto-focus that is said to maintain a stable focus on a moving subject and is a very important feature to capture action scenes. The Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 camera is said to be compatible with a wide range of lenses and has a wide dynamic range.
Sony Alpha ILCE-6600The Sony Alpha II ILCE-6600 camera features five-axis optical image stabilization that should ensure steady outputs. It comes with real-time eye auto-focus that helps capture stable shots of a moving subject. The external microphone jack lets you add more clarity to your videos while shooting a film. The camera is said to be compatible with a wide range of lenses. The Sony Alpha II ILCE-6600 camera comes with Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity options for faster sharing.
Canon EOS M50The Canon EOS M50 camera features a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor. It comes with an ISO range of 100-25600 that should help you get grain-free pictures when operating in low-light conditions. It has a Digic 8 image processor with 143 autofocus points. You can shoot videos in 4K resolution and also select the frame rates manually. The Canon EOS M50 camera comes with Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth connectivity that should let you transfer videos and photos wirelessly while you are on your shoot.
Fujifilm X-T4 Mirrorless CameraThe Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless camera features a 26.1MP CMOS sensor and comes with 5-axis in-body image stabilization. You should be able to capture your shots in 4K resolution at high frame rates. It is said to provide good eye auto-focus performance which can help you capture better shots of moving subjects. It comes with a Film Simulation mode that is said to give films and stills a more artistic look. The Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless camera can be used outdoors in harsh conditions as it comes with advanced levels of dust and moisture resistance.
Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless CameraThe Nikon Z 6II mirrorless camera comes with a 24.5MP CMOS sensor and dual Expeed 6 processors. It is said to be designed for high-end video and image applications and is a suitable choice to shoot films. You should be able to record videos at 4K 30p and Full HD 120p for slow-motion output. The sensor can adjust to various lighting conditions. The Nikon Z6II mirrorless camera features a 273-point phase-detection autofocus system that helps take better shots while recording films.
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This is so totally, the, WRONG way, to go about, SEX ed here!!! The improper behaviors of a school instructor here, a case of, Mrs. Robinson here, off of the Front Page Sections, translated…
Using the Excuses that Pornography Gives the Students the WRONG Idea
Chen works as a female afterschool tutor at a care foundation, three years ago, she put a thirteen-year-old young man to stay at her place, believed, that the young man learned about sex from the pornographies that it’d given him, the wrong ideas, “the pornography has it all wrong!”, and she’d, taught him how herself, had sex with the minor twice; the young man felt guilt, and disclosed it to the volunteers at the foundation last year, the case was busted out into the open. The Kaohsiung D.A.’s Office indicted Chen on having sexual intercourse with a minor of not yet fourteen.
Chen is forty-nine years old currently, and the foundation tailored itself to help the children in the families that can’t get them the needed help from school, offered the children afterschool help, and on the holidays and weekend, the daycare programs are, provided, offered classes in parenting, family education, and the sex ed for teens in school, life education, and how to prevent the transmissions of A.I.D.S., prevention of domestic violence, and sexual assault.
The police and D.A. investigated, the young man was only thirteen, he was in the baseball team of his school, after school, he’d entered into the tutoring program; in the winter vacation of 2018, he was in the training sessions for baseball at school, he didn’t like the dormitory provisions of the training, asked Chen if he could crash at her place, and after he got the okay from his mother, he’d, moved in to Che’s home.
like Mrs. Robinson from The Graduate???
One evening, as Chen was having a conversation at home with the adolescent male, the subject drifted to sex, and it became, more and more, sexually illicit, when Chen asked the adolescent male, “had you had sexual intercourse yet?”, the young man told her he hadn’t, Chen asked him, “then, where do you get the knowledge of sex from?”, “from pornography”, replied the youth, Chen told him, “the pornography had it all wrong!”, “if you want to know how to do it, I can, teach it to you.”
And, not long thereafter, the young man went to Chen to “learn”, and, Chen taught him how to have sex, when her own daughter wasn’t at home; a few short day after the “lessons of sex”, the adolescent had sex again, in the bedroom of Chen’s home again.
Afterwards, the young man felt guilt-ridden, believed, that it was wrong that he had had sex with his forty-six year-old female tutor, and last year, he’d, disclosed the matter to a volunteer at the foundation; at first, Chen denied the allegations, claimed that she’d only, massaged him, that she’d helped him stretch out his muscles, by the second interrogation was when she’d, admitted, and, agreed on a settlement with the teen boy’s mother.
Even though, the adolescent male’s mother was willing to forgive Chen, giving her a chance to turn her life around with a probation, but, due to how the young man was only thirteen, the D.A. fund, that Chen’s behaviors are punishable by anywhere from three to ten years in prison, that it’d not qualified for probationary terms, and indicted her with the charges of sexual intercourse with a minor of fourteen years or younger.
And so, this, is how this woman, abused this young man’s trust, and, this still showed, how there are, NO sexual differences to sexual predators, and this is a tutor from a care foundation too, and that young man is, forever, DAMAGED, by this woman he put his trust in, and, his mama actually, forgave the woman for raping her own young!

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The word "genocide" means to kill off an entire ethnicity, an entire race.
Did you hear that Canada has committed a genocide? Justin Trudeau just made it official.
No, he's not talking about Aboriginal people centuries ago, when European countries first set foot in North America and had wars against the local tribes they encountered. No, he means Aboriginal women who have been killed in crimes in the past several decades.
He calls that a genocide because part of what I call the Indian Industry — a partisan committee of lawyers and activists, feasting for years on $100 million gravy train — said that's what is was.
Really? Well, there’s an old Liberal named Romeo Dallaire. He’s a former General. He served in Rwanda, where there really was a genocide 25 years ago. And he has denounced the use of the term "genocide" in this report, and now, by Trudeau.
What's been happening is a crime wave. But it’s not a racist crime wave.
The RCMP has done exhaustive research into missing and murdered Aboriginal women, looking at data that goes back nearly forty years.
TONIGHT I'll take you through their findings in detail, but here's the gist:
In Canada, police solve fully 88 per cent of murders of Aboriginal women – nearly identical to their solve rate for non-Aboriginal women.
Over the last 35 years, out of 20,313 murders in Canada, 1,017 of those were Aboriginal women. That’s a lot. But I’m sorry — that’s not a genocide.
Who killed these women? The answer is tragic and sad:
Their husbands did. Their boyfriends, other family members, other friends.
But there’s another point, and it’s hard to say, but we have to:
Most of the killers of Aboriginal women have been convicted of violent crimes before. And yet they were dumped back into the community by the justice system — earlier than white criminals would be — as a result of Canada’s affirmative action criminal justice system.
But calling it a genocide allows Trudeau to keep the grievance industry going.
It’s easier to rail against genocide and talk about how we're all guilty of racism than to tackle crime, alcoholism and unemployment.
Trudeau should prove he cares by fixing these real problems. Not lying about it — and making your white liberal lawyer friends rich.
NEXT: Lindsay Shepherd was one of the witnesses who testified at today's meeting on Parliament Hill about the possible resurrection of Section 13, the censorship provision of the Human Rights Act.
What happened at today's committee hearing was shocking, and she'll tell us all about it.
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Steph & Geoff have been together for over 9 years ago.
Their story begins with a match on OK Cupid (or as they would say 'unlikely matched').
What was meant to be a simple lunch and coffee at Degraves street, soon became a twelve-hour date!
On their date, they discovered many common interests. One interest in particular was their love of films. Wes Andersen, Jurassic Park & Studio Ghibli films were just a few films they both loved.
After hearing their story we decided to recreate the moment they first met, including the odd reference to their favourite movies.
Wedding Art Process
A first date is always a bit nerve-wracking, but when your date lasts 12 hours it must be something special.
We imagined Steph and Geoff getting caught up in their own world.
Chatting about the things they love and being blissfully unaware of their surroundings.
Although Steph and Geoff were still in the early stages of planning their wedding, they shared their love of being surrounded by greenery.
They were also very much inspired by Wes Andersen, known for his distinct dreamlike pastel palette.
For their Art piece, we explored a colour palette with mostly green shades. We also added pops of colours to Steph & Geoff, reflecting their charm & personality.
The scene for their Wedding Art is based on where they first met. Degraves Street is known for its iconic laneway umbrellas, tables and signage.
We also added the things they loved most; Dinosaurs, Totoro and their cat Hiroko.
Little details like Geoff’s knees knocking the table and a Wes Andersen gift box was also included to make it unique & special.
Wedding Invitation Design Process
We like to keep our couples in the loop when it comes to the creative process, so after getting an enthusiastic thumbs up for the final art, we started working on the invitation design.
We narrowed our ideas down to a storybook, a movie poster and a postcard format. The movie poster invitation was designed as a DL format, making it easy to post and fold down.
Printing & Delivery
Sometimes printing can be a finicky process. The terminology can be technical, and it's hard to tell the difference most of the time!
That's why we told Steph & Geoff we'd take care of all their printing & delivery so they wouldn't have to worry about a thing. We provided a few printing options that would suit their final design, then spoke with the printers & couriers to ensure everything was taken care of.
"Maddie and Sher Rill designed for us the most enchanting and whimsical wedding invitations that encapsulated the essence of our unique story of how we met, and our favourite things. They really listened to our story, and we are blown away by their talents." - Steph & Geoff

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I wrote a 4 star review of review of the first edition of Network Security Assessment by Chris McNab in May 2004. I read the second edition and tried to post a three star review at Amazon.com. Unfortunately, Amazon.com would not let me post a new review because I reviewed the first edition. Therefore, here is my review:
In May 2004 I reviewed the first edition of Network Security Assessment (NSA1). Almost four years later, the second edition (NSA2) is basically the same book. This makes sense, given the majority of the action in digital security over the last 5-6 years has occurred at the application layer, not the network layer. (For reference, OWASP -- the Open Web Application Security Project -- was created in 2002.) The end result is the material in NSA2 is a foundation for higher level assessments. While NSA2 contains chapters on Assessing Web Servers and Assessing Web Applications, it doesn't devote enough depth to change the focus of the book.
In some ways NSA2 is a step backward from NSA1. First, I liked the end-to-end case study in NSA1. The case study applied the author's methodology in a simulated customer assessment. I prefer reading that sort of material to a list of tools. Unfortunately, the case study is gone in NSA2. Second, NSA2 wastes too many tables enumerating CVE entries of vulnerabilities in various applications. A directive to the reader to check CVE or a similar Web site directly would have been better. Third, the appendices really add nothing but filler. Similar to the CVE listings, it's not necessary to waste paper printing the vulnerabilities exploited by CANVAS, CORE IMPACT, and Metasploit.
Because NSA2 markets itself as a "network security assessment" book, I think the author should have focused on layers 1-4 and left 5-7 for other books. I accept that the author chose not to discuss wireless issues, since that medium has entire books devoted to it. However, I was disappointed that NSA2 decided to once again start at layer 3. If you're going to write a network book, why not address layer 2 attacks? Are all assessments done remotely, with only layer 3 available?
NSA2 does update material from NSA1, and adds some new items. I think NSA2 would be a good book for a PCI auditor who sticks to his/her script and ensures the basics are covered. Those looking for a thorough assessment are going to spend time in areas (like Web apps) not well-covered in NSA2.
I recommend reading my May 2004 review of the first edition, because most of that review still applies to NSA2. At this point people wanting to read this sort of material should probably turn to the Hacking Exposed series. I like the approach taken in HE, because there is a core book that is augmented by domain-specific books (Windows, Web 2.0, Linux, etc.).

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As the weather gets colder and summer flowers fade away, why not keep things in bloom with a fresh burst of fall seasonal landscape design. While most associate flowers and landscape decor with summer months, there are a variety of plants that can transform your outdoor space to feature and complement the beautiful shades of fall. Especially these days as more time is spent at home, an appealing yard will not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
How do you Decorate Outdoors in the Fall?
With any season, it’s important to decorate around what’s in bloom. Flowers like mums and marigolds not only survive the cooler fall temperatures but create the neutral orange, brown, and purple color schemes that make fall so special and distinct. An inviting array of fall colors welcomes your home to fall gatherings and creates a sense of warmth that makes time at home that much more special.
Best Flowers for a Fall Garden
When you think of fall seasonal landscape design, you probably don’t think of plants; however, the right types are just as important to a fall garden as they are at any other time of the year. A few plants that might be incorporated into your garden could include:
- Red maple
- Plentifall pansies
- Toad lily
- Russian sage
These plants can be arranged in brightly colored containers or in existing flower gardens to add splashes of color that will help to accent the changing leaves. To add visual interest, some corn stalks, straw brooms, or pumpkins could be included as well.
How do you Decorate with Corn Stalks?
Corn stalks add height and create depth in your fall seasonal landscape design. Create a focal point in your garden by using corn stalks alongside a bale of hay and some pumpkins or even highlight an entryway with corn stalks on either side of your front door. Consider tying corn stalks to your mailbox, fence, or a light post alongside a mum and pumpkin to create a seasonal fall display. Corn stalks can even be cut down to fill a barrel or create an outdoor bouquet in a small pot.
How do you Display Mums?
Coming in all shapes and sizes, mums are a staple when it comes to fall season landscape design. Mix and match colors to complement one another or even choose one color mum to create a distinct color scheme. Mums can stand alone in their own pot, or be mixed with other flowers like grass or marigolds as an array featured in a window box. For a more creative look, carve out pumpkins to act as pots for mums and other flowering plants.
How can I make my House Beautiful Outside?
Your front door is the perfect spot to start your fall seasonal landscape design. Here you can easily hang an autumn wreath and if you have a front step, sit pumpkins and gourds alongside to boost warmth and create an inviting appeal. Containers brimming with fall flowers could be placed near the steps to your porch to help draw people in.
Perhaps you have items in your yard that aren’t being used as often now that the temperatures are somewhat cooler. Think about adding marigold or plentiful pansies to a birdbath so that it can be used as a focal point. Surround it with a small bale of hay, pumpkins, and more potted flowers and you have a simple yet elegant that helps to usher in the season.
Don’t ignore your existing evergreens. Containers full of Russian sage, chrysanthemum, or sedum can be placed underneath pine trees or around shrubs during this time of year. The bright blossoms of these flowers will contrast with the deep green needles of your evergreens, thereby helping them appear even brighter.
Choosing A Fall Seasonal Landscape Design Company in Bergen County
At Borst Landscape & Design, we specialize in fall seasonal landscape design in Bergen County, NJ. Our team of award-winning experts would love to help you plan a fall garden that will enhance your curb appeal while also helping you make the most of the natural autumn beauty that’s common here in Bergen County.


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Notre Dame-bound forward Jack Cooley of Glenbrook South has been cleared to play in tonight’s MSL crossover game against Maine East at Glenview.
The 6-foot- 9 Cooley, who is averaging 23 points per game, was given the OK to play after a doctor’s appointment Monday morning. Cooley had ligament surgery on his left thumb on Jan. 15 after injuring the finger at Fenton’s Mitchell Thanksgiving tournament.
The Titans (13-11) have lost four consecutive games and went 2-6 without Cooley entering Senior NIght against the Demons (18-7).
“He will start, but will play somewhat limited minutes,” GBS coach Scott Nemecek said. “He’ll play, but we’ll sub for him a couple of minutes.”
Cooley scored a season high 32 points in a 70-64 loss to South Elgin at Fenton Nov. 25.
GBS will end the regular season at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in a nonconferecnce game against Prospect (18-6) at the United Center. Nemecek has already decided to spread playing time around in that game.
The seventh-seeded Titans open the Class 4A playoffs against ninth-seeded St. Viator at 7:30 p.m. March 4 in the Elk Grove Regional.


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American Medical Association (AMA) Annual Conference, 2017
We would like to recognize DGSOM students and American Medical Association (AMA) delegates Emmanuel Aguilar-Posada, Oscar Gucumatzi Echeverria, Abhinaya Narayanan, David Patron, and Stacy Songco for their great work and advocacy to pass a resolution to the AMA House of Delegates authored by Stacy Songco at the AMA Annual Conference.
This resolution entitled "Improving Medical Care in Immigrant Detention Centers" asks the AMA to advocate for the improvement of health conditions in detention centers and make a public statement to ICE asking them to a) revise their health standards to Meet National Commission on Correctional Health Care standards 2) enforce these standards and 3) track detainee complaints.
In addition, "As ICE contracts with private detention centers where the majority of preventable deaths have occurred, the AMA will recommend that federal immigration enforcement refrain from partnerships with private facilities that do not meet the standards of medical care as set by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care".
More details here in this AMA press release under "Improving Medical Care in Immigrant Detention Centers": https://www.ama-assn.org/ama-adopts-new-policies-improve-health-immigrants-and-refugees
We are also proud to announce that DGSOM student Karthik Sarma, MD/PhD student, will be assuming a role on the AMA Board of Trustees. https://www.ama-assn.org/ucla-medical-student-elected-ama-board-trustees
LMSA Dia de Los Muertos Celebration, November 2016
The UCLA DGSOM/CDU Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Chapter highlights the commitment of cultivating diverse and passionate physician leaders since the Chicano/Latino Medical Student Association (CMSA) was established in 1984 as a statewide initiative. Many of our board members benefitted from the assistance of LMSA during their respective undergraduate careers, so making sure we provide quality mentorship programming has remained at the forefront of our agenda to create a diverse physician workforce. Our Lennox Health Fairs, Latino Health Lecture Series, Dia de Los Muertos and La Posada events create a sense of community among medical students and healthcare stakeholders. As one of the largest and most established west region chapters, we foster unity among URM medical students, faculty and staff at the local and national levels.

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Winnipeg filmmaker Patrick Lowe is making a 30 minute documentary about Pasternak Universe.
WOW. Filming starts today!
I am excited as well as nervous about all this, but mostly thrilled. And even more happier that Patrick is doing this. He had been telling me for years now that he's wanted to do a film about me(about my art really) and I know he will do an out of this world job. He showed me a 5 minute preliminary treatment from some test footage he took and I was already blown away. This documentary will be available on MTS On Demand and as well, Patrick plans on sending it out to film festivals. To top it off, Patrick's brother Greg Lowe (famed veteran musician, whom I did the artwork on his first Jazz CD cover back in 1991) will be creating original music for this flick.
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• LGBTQI lifestyle is not allowed in Kenya.
• Most practice this lifestyle anonymously.
Second lady Dorcas Gachagua has called out teachers for pretending not to know about lesbianism and homosexuality existing in schools.
Dorcas says most teachers hide such information to protect the name of the school at the expense of losing a generation.
"Teachers know what our children are undergoing in schools. There is homosexuality and lesbianism in schools but we do not want to speak about it so we can look good, and when we allow this we lose a generation.
This is something we must change as teachers." Warned Dorcas
She further pointed out mental illness saying people should not assume such ailments only affects some people.
" Whether you are a Christina, Muslim, or Hindu. Rich or poor. The problem of mental health is real.
Every one of us has been affected."
Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali recently said that members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community should be jailed.
Ali took to Twitter to share his sentiments over the contentious issue on Tuesday, following a week-long storm on social media following the murder of LGBTQ activist and fashionista Edwin Chiloba.
“Let us not waste time discussing LGBTQ or whatever name they call it,” he said.
He said homosexuality is illegal in Kenya and God does not like it.
“We should not entertain it. On this one, democracy my foot! Jail them,” he said.
His sentiments came just when LGBTQ activists had issued a statement yesterday warning leaders against using rhetoric that was hateful and homophobic.
The activists said that it is imperative that our leaders and media exercise restraint in their language and actions and not sensationalise the murder of Chiloba.
They said it will only raise intolerance and violence against sexual and gender minorities.
“Homophobic and hate-based rhetoric by leaders and sensationalisation of Edwin Chiloba’s murder by the media only serves to incite violence against queer Kenyans,” they said.
The rights groups include the Bold Network, the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya, Initiative for Equality and Non-Discrimination, Q-Initiative, Amnesty and Change.org.


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Beloved garage-punk trio Le Butcherettes are currently at work on a followup to last year’s breakout debut, Sin Sin Sin. However, that hasn’t kept Teri Gender Bender out of the public eye. The group’s charismatic singer/guitarist/keyboardist recently recorded a captivating live acoustic set for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Watch the video HERE.
Le Butcherettes also announce that they’ll be performing at this year’s Coachella festival on both Sundays, April 15th + 22nd in Indio, CA. Omar Rodriguez Lopez — who is also reprising his role as producer + bass player for the band’s sophomore album — will be playing bass for these shows.
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Slow Smoked Sundaze
Sundays in June – August | 5 – 9 PM
Take a trip down South, y’all. This summer, Oak Grill is bringing back a touch of Southern hospitality with its popular Slow Smoked Sundaze. Dig in to BBQ favorites like baby back ribs, fried chicken and lamb chops paired with hearty sides and down-home desserts. Wash it all down with our spiced pineapple punch, spiked with vodka if that’s your thing.
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It really doesn’t get more simple than this breakfast idea…
My friend Sherry made this for breakfast over the weekend and it was very good!
You will need 1/2 cup of egg whites and a 1/4th cup of dry rolled oats. That’s it!
Scramble them together until done!
She topped them with Frank’s Hot Sauce! (She normally slices fresh tomatoes on top, but didn’t have any on hand)
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Prague - Former prime minister Jan Fischer has the biggest chance of advancing to the second round of the direct presidential election in the Czech Republic, according to an election model conducted by the Median agency in July and released to CTK today.
Fischer would win the first round with 34.5 percent of the vote, followed by former Social Democrat (CSSD) head and former prime minister Milos Zeman with 14 percent of the vote.
Economist Jan Svejnar, who has not yet decided about his candidacy, would finish third with 11.5 percent of the vote, the poll shows.
Support for Fischer has increased by 2.5 percentage points since the June poll. He has enjoyed stable support of about one-third of Czechs, who want to take part in the presidential polls, since the spring.
On the contrary, Zeman has lost 3 percentage points since the previous poll.
According to the poll, presidential election turnout would be 67.5 percent.
One in six of those who are decided to go to the elections is not able to choose from the offered presidential candidates so far.
Consequently, support for particular candidates may considerably change being influenced by their elections campaigns and debates, Median says.
The poll was conducted on almost 1000 voters over 18 years on July 2-August 1.
The first direct presidential election in the Czech Republic will be held at the beginning of 2013 early next year when President Vaclav Klaus's second and last possible term expires.
Until now, the president has been elected by the two houses of parliament.
Other known candidates for president are senior government Civic Democrat (ODS) and opposition Social Democrat senators Premysl Sobotka and Jiri Dienstbier, respectively, Foreign Minister and junior government TOP 09 chairman Karel Schwarzenberg, former industry and trade minister Vladimir Dlouhy, and Klaus´s secretary Ladislav Jakl.
Three women are also to run for president: actress Tana Fischerova would be the third woman to contest the presidential post, after MEP Zuzana Roithova and extra-parliamentary Sovereignty party chairwoman Jana Bobosikova.
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Zeman wins Czech presidential elections with 54.8 percent
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Zeman pledges to be president of all Czechs
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Fischer indirectly supports Zeman for Czech president
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Prague coalition with TOP 09 no priority - CSSD leader Sobotka
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American suspected of four murders in Czech Republic caught
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Czech press survey - May 24
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Zeman podepíše Putnovu profesuru, chce ale změnit proces jmenování
Primátor Svoboda byl odvolán a ODS po 22 letech končí ve vedení Prahy


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Conveniently situated in the Chaoyang district of Beijing, Hanting Express Beijing Guomao is located 5 km from Temple of Heaven, 5 km from Wangfujing Street and 6 km from Qianmen Street. Around 6 km from Dashilan Street, the property is also 6 km away from Tiananmen Square and offers free WiFi. The property is 7 km from Guijie Street.
Forbidden City is 7 km from the hotel, while Nan Luo Gu Xiang is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Beijing Nanyuan Airport, 12 km from the property.


It looks like the 2017 KTM Duke range will be launched next week on February 23, 2017, as revealed by official Bajaj Auto invitation.
Although the invitation mentions that the event is dedicated to the “launch of the all-new KTM Duke Range”, some media reports suggest that the company will only launch next-gen 390 Duke that was unveiled at the EICMA Show in Milan last-year. While KTM won’t launch the next-gen 200 Duke for now, instead the current model will get cosmetic changes with new paint schemes and fresh body decals.
Additionally, KTM India has removed the 200 Duke from its official India website while the 2017 KTM 390 Duke model page has been updated on the website. Unconfirmed report from trusted source also suggest that the Austrian bike-maker plans to phase-out the 200 Duke completely and replace it with the new-gen 2017 250 Duke once the stocks are cleared. Meanwhile will do some research of the same, and get back to you!
Coming back to the new 390 Duke, it gets a new design philosophy in-line with the rest of the KTM streetfighter range with split LED headlamps and the edgier bodywork. The chassis has also been revised and it gets a new subframe to improve riding dynamics. The all-new instrument cluster comprises of a coloured TFT screen with optional ‘KTM MY RIDE’ multimedia interface, which allows your smartphone to be connected to the bike.
The same 373cc, single-cylinder engine has been updated to meet BS IV regulations, gaining a side-mounted exhaust. The engine delivers 44bhp and 35Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed transmission. Other noteworthy highlights include ride-by-wire throttle, adjustable clutch and brake levers. Dual channel ABS is being offered as standard equipment.
At the moment nothing much is known about the new 200 Duke, the mystery will continue till the launch date. However, the next-gen 200 Duke only gains the design philosophy of the 2017 Duke 390. It neither gets the new split LED headlamp nor features like LCD TFT instrument cluster, ride-by-wire throttle, a slipper clutch, adjustable levers, and even ABS.
Surprisingly, the MADE-IN-INDIA next-gen 390 Duke has already been launched in Europe and the US – at a starting price of $5,299 (approximately Rs 3.57 lakh). However in India, the 2017 390 Duke is expected to fetch Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 more than the current model. Select KTM dealers across India have already commenced bookings for a token amount of Rs 20,000, and deliveries will begin from March-2017.
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Creamol sanitizer 100 ML contains a 70 % Ethanol alcohol that kills most bacteria and microorganisms, and is milder than soap and water. However, this sanitizer may not be suitable for all skin types and may cause dryness. For this reason, it is important to read the label before using it.
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are effective at killing many common bacteria and viruses, but do not kill all types. Some common types of bacteria, such as Clostridium difficile, do not have a lipid membrane, making it difficult for alcohol to penetrate. In addition, a hand sanitizer efficacy becomes significantly reduced if it is applied to dirt-covered hands.
Despite concerns raised by the FDA, the demand for hand sanitizers hasn’t waned. It remains a hot topic as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.
Alcohol based sanitizers are on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. Creamol sanitizer is developed and manufactured according to World Health Organization’s guidelines with %70 Ethanol Alcohol. It kills most bacteria and effective at killing microorganisms and better tolerated than soap and water. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer works against a variety of microorganisms. Also when they are used often it causes skin dryness and irritation. We especially formulated Creamol to prevent this problem by adding natural tea tree extracts and glycerine.
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Saturday, 8 March 2014
Teddy Davies - Theatre director who changes lives
(Written in February 2012)
“Am I mad to suggest this?” The hesitant look in Teddy’s eyes and the manner in which he somewhat withdraws, reveal that he knows that he is now asking for the impossible. Yet, the fact that there is profound merit in his suggestion causes Tina to fleetingly consider it before she replies with a candid smile: “Yes, a little bit mad…..but go on, it helps!”
Cape Town based theatre director, Teddy Davies, is reviewing the set design for The Yeomen of the Guard, the Gilbert and Sullivan Society operetta which he will be bringing to the stage. With more than 30 years of experience as a theatre director mainly in amateur or community theatre and having directed productions such as Cabaret, Carmen, Annie Get your Gun, H.M.S. Pinafore and the musical Fiddler on the Roof, Teddy’s focus is now on the new challenge that lies ahead. Even though others would say that he could direct the new performance with eyes closed, this seasoned director still prefers to approach every performance with the same intensity and dedication as he has done when he first started as director.
With Teddy is set designer Tina Driedijk. Their focus is the first scale model of the set which she has designed. While slowly turning the dinner plate size platform on which a solitary cardboard castle wall stands proud, Tina explains how this feature transforms from the primary focus in the first act, to something different in following acts. Assorted textures and colours cleverly adorn the simple, yet dramatic design. Their discussion is a gentle ballet of input and response, of concepts and practicalities, of dreaming and realities. Not often does one see two creative minds in such intense unison. They are professionals who already live the thrill of a stage performance still to come when they discuss where each actor will be performing on the set. They spontaneously pool their creativity and take hands to ensure that the set design is of the same artistic standard as the operetta that Teddy will be directing.
‘Taking hands’ is perhaps the best way to describe Teddy Davies. Being highly respected in the world of theatre, one would expect of him to come across as important, even be prepared to forgive him if he is slightly arrogant. But no, this modest man who cares intensely about the people that he works with, is at his best when he can reach out and take hands to involve people to create something special.
Although Teddy is modest about his achievements in the world of theatre, he is extremely proud of the people from all walks of life that he has trained and built up and, in so doing, created splendid performances. "I cannot hit a nail into wood, but I have a visual talent and the skill to work with people. This enables me to get exactly what I want on stage. The satisfying part is to mould these amateur performers and bring their talents together to culminate into standing ovations,” says Teddy.
Teddy’s experience is that people become involved in amateur theatre for the love of it, as a hobby or they may have had strong ties with the theatre in the past. Theatre is a dicey occupation and often professional actors look to engage in other more ruminative occupations. Amateur theatre, therefore, offers the opportunity to still draw on the wonderful talent of the actor while he or she is employed elsewhere.
As in professional theatre, the director auditions and selects the best available talent. Amateur theatre, though, has its own challenges. It is easy to miss out on getting qualified people as the actors do not get paid. But then directors often discover talent at auditions to develop and perform to a professional standard.
There are two sides to Teddy when he directs a show. When he conceptualizes and plans the performance, he does it with precision. His detailed planning is evident in his comprehensive working manual. This enables him to still see the full picture during rehearsals, even if a player is absent for some reason.
On the other hand, Teddy also relies on his feelings while doing rehearsals and would make adjustments to his original plan based on his feeling of what is right.
Teddy acknowledges that it sometimes unnerves him if something on stage does not work as planned and immediate changes are required. “But then these are often the most creative moments during a performance,” he concedes.
There is an ongoing build-up in a play from basic beginnings and rehearsals, to opening night and the final curtain. “The players’ expectations vary so much,” says Teddy. “Players may start to feel inadequate and I then need to give them confidence. A lot of excitement happens when the cast starts to work with props and when costume fittings take place. Showing the model of the set on which they will be playing usually leads to lots of discussion. The opening night applause is always the cherry on the top.”
It is clear that Teddy is passionate about the people part of the work. When asked why, he replies: “Without them there is no show! Because it is their hobby, I want them to have fun while rehearsing and performing. In this atmosphere of trust I often get to hear of personal problems. I am an excellent listener and always try to give support and sound advice.”
A big part of his success is his ability to listen. Being empathetic by nature, he is the one who would notice when a player is feeling down and offer encouragement where needed.
Teddy’s experience is that theatre itself is therapeutic for the players. He recalls how the father of one of the actors unexpectedly passed away during rehearsals. This forced her to leave the cast as she now had other, sad priorities to attend to. However, she soon came back, looking for the healing that the theatre offered her.
On a lighter note, Teddy recalls at least three female actors who had problems to conceive and who fell pregnant while doing a show. He relates this to the fact that the theatre environment is conducive to relaxing and taking the mind off the actor’s primary concerns. Needless to say, because of this, Teddy’s rehearsals are now also affectionately referred to as Teddy’s fertility classes!
When asked how he interacts with the bigger team such as stage managers, lighting and sound technicians, orchestra conductors, chorus masters, and others, Teddy’s answer is simple and to the point: “With the utmost respect. They are the top people in their field - I could not do their jobs.”
Bronwyne Scott, a seasoned amateur theatre stage manager who has often worked with Teddy in the past, says that Teddy is a strict director who demands perfection. He is a hands-on person who comes prepared and who believes in a disciplined approach. “He knows exactly what he wants. He is extremely good at conceptualizing his ideas and he already knows every move before he comes to the rehearsal.”
“At the same time he is patient, soft, caring and loyal. He realizes the strength of people and understands the value of teamwork. His sense of humour is a big part in his success,” says Bronwyne.
Ferdi Oosthuizen who performed under Teddy’s directing before, values his old school approach to theatre. He refers to Teddy as a purist, yet able to successfully introduce modern technology into his work without deviating from the intention of the originator of a play. “He is innovative, yet conservative. His use of original techniques furthermore emphasizes the fact that theatre is a unique form of art in its own right,” says Ferdi.
Graham Boxall who has been working with Teddy for more than two decades now, echoes Ferdi’s viewpoint. He is, furthermore, of the opinion that Teddy’s approach is conducive to making theatre more relevant, thereby attracting younger people to become part of it.
Both of them agree that Teddy’s careful selection of the cast and his balance between being directive and non-directive, successfully allows him to give actors a particular freedom to interpret their roles.
Lead soprano Liesl Hartje in her role as Elsie Mynardt in the forthcoming The Yeomen of the Guard operetta, is extremely excited to be working for the first time under Teddy as director. Based on her experience of Teddy during auditions alone, she already refers to him as an honourable and incredibly devoted person. “There is humour, joy and a beautiful energy in everything that he does,” says Liesl. “I cannot wait for rehearsals to start! I can’t believe it’s real!”
Does Teddy ever get upset? “Yes, I do. It usually happens when I’ve tried everything else and it did not work. There is usually shock when I unexpectedly start to fume, but from then on things run smoothly, even better than expected.”
Teddy recalls an incident one evening when he hurled a chair into the air out of pure desperation when the players did not do as they were told. The next evening someone had lined up a row of chairs on the stage. When he asked what the chairs were about, the reply came from the cast: “It is your ammunition for the evening, Sir!”
And then there are the ‘Teddyisms’ – the numerous Teddy Davies trade mark peculiarities that have become part of his directing over the years. “Show some zooch, people!” would often be heard when Teddy urges his players to put more zest into their performance. And ‘Doctor Stage’, according to Teddy, is the phenomenon that takes possession of the cast when needed most to ensure that they rise to the occasion.
When asked if he had won any awards in the past for his work, Teddy becomes silent, looks around to make sure that nobody else can hear him, bends forward and with big eyes whispers: “Lots!”
Several professional artists have started their careers under Teddy’s guidance. Comedian Mark Lottering, for example, started in amateur theatre with Teddy in a singing role. So did Angela Killian who performed in the role of Madame Giry in Phantom of the Opera at Artscape in Cape Town. Another successful artist who was first introduced to amateur theatre through Teddy is Craig Downs who went on to become the leading tenor of the Welsh National Opera.
Does Teddy perhaps consider scaling down?
It doesn’t seem so! For this energetic director The Yeomen of the Guard is only yet another new beginning! Following its performance in Cape Town, Teddy will be pushing the limits even further by taking the cast to perform at the annual International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton, England. During this highly-acclaimed three week festival of Gilbert and Sullivan performances, they will be competing on an international level against eleven amateur Gilbert and Sullivan Societies from around the world. And it is not without challenges. They have less than a day to unpack, prepare the stage and to rehearse before the evening’s performance. Furthermore, in line with tradition, they will also stage a cabaret directly after the show as a bonus performance for special guests. “Madness! Wonderful!” exclaims Teddy, while rubbing his hands together in sheer excitement!
But in the end when the thrill of the show is over and the cast and audience have gone home, what remains is a man with a passion for what he is doing. The combination of the theatre, the cast, the set, the performance and the standing ovations is only the end result. The engine that drives all of this is Teddy Davies, fuelled by his vision, enthusiasm and love for people to make a difference in the lives of those that he touches with his talents, modesty and gentleness.
“Am I mad to suggest this?” Teddy asked.
“Yes, a lot. But go on – being mad is when Teddy Davies performs at his best!” Tina could have replied, knowing that those who know Teddy, will fully agree.


President William Ruto's economic advisor, David Ndii, has disclosed how the Head of State cornered government officials who were set to pocket Ksh314,000 more per piece of equipment procured for a government project.
In a statement on Tuesday, Ndii claimed that the unnamed officials exaggerated the price of each piece of equipment from Ksh86,000 to Ksh400,000.
He added that the rot was unearthed during a review of the procurement by Ruto and his economic experts.
According to the economic expert, the President asked for the actual price of the equipment minus the bonus the officials were making, prompting them to quote Ksh300,000 as the actual price. They thus lied that they would make Ksh100,000 as a commission.
Ruto, alarmed by the response, asked for the supplier's phone number and contacted him to ascertain the actual prices. True to his fears, the officials had inflated the budget to swindle the government Ksh314,000 on equipment worth Ksh86,000.
"Let me tell you a story. The President is reviewing an emergency procurement with some bureaucrats. There’s a piece of equipment priced at Ksh400,000 per unit with a substantial budget. He asks how much without commissions. They say Ksh300,000.
"He (Ruto) asks for the supplier’s contact, calls gets a quote for Ksh86,000," he stated.
Ndii added that one of his colleagues was enraged with the findings, even pushing for Ruto to sack the officials as a warning to other unscrupulous government employees.
"After meeting, an outraged colleague follows him to his office and asks him whether he’ll let them get away with it. President: I’d have to fire everyone," the advisor revealed.
Ndii made the revelation in response to the public outrage that ensued after the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o disclosed how Treasury officials extrapolated her salary budget three times.
The remarks by Ruto's advisor agitated a section of Kenyans, which called for decisive action to be taken in the fight against corruption.
A section of online users also demanded that the officials be named and shamed for abusing their offices.
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First-term Republican Congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois is peeved over the green highway signs that have sprouted across the U.S. touting stimulus dollars at work.
"Propaganda. An unnecessary overhead expense," argued Schock, who, like every House Republican, opposed last year's $787 billion stimulus.
Lately some Republicans have been taking aim at signage for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This month, Schock introduced a bill, the "End the Stimulus Advertisement Act," to prohibit them.
Question for Rep. Schock: how much taxpayers' money are we going to waste doing a politicized investigation of how much taxpayers' money was spent on signs? Signs that cost about 0.07% of the total stimulus spending? Signs that are pretty much the same as the "Your Tax Dollars at Work" signs that get put up for every government project? Signs that are actually creating some work for people out there:
Where do Republicans think the signs come from, asked Eddie Vale, political communications director for the AFL-CIO. "There isn't a magical road sign unicorn that brings them. They're manufactured, that is, building and placing the signs also create jobs."
How much money are we going to spend to find out that we didn't spend very much money on these signs? How much money are we going to spend printing and distributing and contemplating the "End the Stimulus Advertisement Act", which will probably go nowhere, and be a bigger waste of time and money than the signs?
At Western Remac Inc. in west suburban Woodridge, president Mike Conoscenti said it had made and sold about 100 Recovery Act signs -- and he appreciates the work. "In this day and age, everything is extremely competitive in pricing. Work is down for us across the board, our margins are extremely tight, and we're happy for anything that we can get."
For my conservative friends: don't you ever read a story like this and recognize, deep down in your heart, that this constant artificial outrage over trivia is manufactured to keep you riled up?
And are you equally outraged that taxpayers' money was spent putting up signs memorializing the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway?

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During a Zoom class, a Georgia teacher made comments suggesting that Breonna Taylor should take blame for her death.
The teacher has since issued an apology for her statements.
Susan McCoy is a forensic science teacher at Pebblebrook High School in Mableton, northwest of Atlanta. She apparently told her students that she’s “sorry (Taylor) was killed, but you know, when you hang out with people with guns and shooting, you’re likely to get caught in the crossfire,” Rolling Out reported Sunday (February 28). McCoy also erroneously said that “Breonna something” was “hanging out with the guy who was on wanted charges.”
Taylor was shot and killed by police inside her apartment on March 13, 2020. She was 26.
Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired a warning shot when police arrived — apparently without announcing themselves — believing there was an intruder. That prompted gunfire from police, who shot Taylor six times, the Louisville Courier-Journal reported Saturday (February 27).
Walker was not wanted on criminal charges. Taylor’s ex-boyfriend, who was not in her apartment, was wanted, students tried to correct McCoy.
Here’s what McCoy said in her apology video:
“I want to apologize sincerely, publicly, for the things I said today in my class that had to do with something that I was very ignorant about. I’m just heartbroken that I said something so rude and disrespectful…I should never have talked about something that I didn’t understand and I truly, truly apologize and ask for forgiveness and hope that someday I can have that trust back with my students that I know that I lost.”
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It sounds cliché sometimes to say that time flies, but when we are faced with the number of tragedies we’ve had recently, it becomes abundantly clear that life is indeed far too fragile and precious and should be appreciated every day. I still don’t have me a pause button, but I hope listening to these three songs helps you slow things down and take a minute to appreciate what you have in life. ... read more!
The true country music tide is rolling back our way. Grammy Award-winning country music group Shenandoah has hit radio airwaves with brand new music. The world premiere of the legendary group’s new single, “Noise,” aired on Oct. 13th exclusively on SiriusXM Prime Country (Ch. 58). An interview with radio personality Mike Terry and a live performance of the band’s biggest hits followed the debut. ... read more!
They are fun, they are spirited, they are talented and they have a new single out, “Blackberry Whiskey.” Erinn Bates and Jude Toy, affectionately known as country duo, The Darlins are just that. Their sassy mix of blue-grass and country are a force to be reckoned with. Their first EP, ‘Crush’ was released in 2015 with great reviews bringing them much deserved attention. ... read more!
Songs you hear by your favorite artists just don’t appear out of thin air. As we all know there are songwriters who make it all happen. To the disbelief of some, not all artists write their own songs, which is not a bad thing nor does it make them less of a talent. Enter songwriter Kendell Marvel who has been a long time Nashville staple in the songwriting community, and has now taken that daring leap to create and present his own stellar album, ‘Lowdown & Lonesome.’ ... read more!
I wonder if Chris Young can get anymore busier than he already is? With the new album, ‘Losing Sleep’ coming out October 20th and his soon to be Grand Ole Opry induction tomorrow night, October 17th he has kept things lively. Take it up a notch with the announcement of his 2018 HEADLINE tour and you have a Chris Young Trifecta. ... read more!
When you want to get something so good and make it just right it takes time. I have listened to this perfect release a few times over and know it was so worth this wait. Country artist, Darryl Worley, known for his true country sound, his familiar twang and the need to get it done right, is back with a new single, “Lonely Alone.” The first song made available for an upcoming album that he is working on. ... read more!


PISD establishes crisis communication plan, approves District of Innovation plan
In the event of a crisis situation anywhere across the Plainview Independent School District, there’s a plan in place that details who tells who as the district prepares a unified response for the public.
During its regular meeting on Thursday, the Plainview ISD school board heard a Trauma Care Report that broke down the details regarding information flow within the district.
Communication will start at the top with Superintendent H.T. Sanchez’s office really kicking off the trickle of information across the district.
“Part of this report is it’s driven by new policy and statute,” explained Sanchez. “Districts have to have a plan of action ready to go in an emergency. Fortunately for PISD, we’ve had a bit of this in place.”
Jeff De La Garza, director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, explained that the ultimate goal of the district’s plan is unity. The plan details that as school officials are notified of potential crisis, parents will be notified via the school’s messenger callout, then the media, after the district Crisis Team has formulated an official response.
“The Crisis Team will figure out how to respond,” said Robin Salazar, director of assessment counseling and accountability services.
It also details that should any school employee be questioned about a potential crises prior to the district formulating and releasing an official statement, employees will be provided with a prepared general message prompting whoever asks to look for the district’s response via social media.
Plans are in place for the district to host training sessions on this practice for employees.
By creating this plan, Salazar mentioned, the district wants to remain proactive and iron out its communication process.
Prior to that presentation, the board began its meeting with a public hearing for the district’s annual Texas Academic Performance Report.
Salazar briefly explained the different sections of the report, which was laid out for board members in a binder that was a few inches thick.
Details of some of the information included in the report were communicated to the board in several presentations later during the meeting.
There were no public comments during the public hearing portion of the meeting so the board closed the hearing at 6:15 p.m. and moved on to other business.
Thursday’s meeting, which began around 6 p.m., included several lengthy presentations regarding students’ academic performance and instruction progress updates. The business items on the agenda were left until the very end and presentations didn’t end until just after 9 p.m.
The business agenda items included a District of Innovation Plan, which was approved with a 5-0 vote by the board. JoAnn Rey and Adam Soto were absent.
The District of Innovation Plan enables the district to claim exemptions from certain state-mandated school district requirements. The district has had the designation since March 2017, according to a Herald archive story from December 2019. The board approved a resolution in December to begin the renewal process to keep that designation.
Before the meeting, there was a hearing for possible amendments to the plan but no public comments were made. The hearing ended about five minutes after it began.
The exemptions to be claimed, according to an informative board packet provided to The Herald, include:
- Mandatory school start date: The district has flexibility to set its own start date. According to the Texas Education Agency’s mandate, schools can’t start before the fourth Monday of August.
- Teacher certification: This exemption allows the district to continue its program that allows individuals to teach while they seek certification.
- Class size ratio: This mandate allows the district flexibility to accept more kindergarten-fourth grade students. The state mandates that class sizes for those grade levels be 22 students or less. With the exemption, Plainview ISD can accept up to 24:1.
- Campus behavior coordinator: This allows the district to spread campus discipline implementation duties beyond principals to administrative staff.
- Limitation on out-of-school suspension assignments: As the title suggests, this exemption allows the district flexibility to assign out-of-school suspension as a disciplinary consequence to students in grades K-2nd.
- Minimum attendance for credit: This exemption allows the district to award class credit to students who miss class due to extracurricular or extenuating circumstances even if the activities or circumstances tear the students away for less than 90 percent of instructional hours.
- Inter-district transfers for students: The TEA mandate states that an inter-district transfer that is accepted must stand for the remainder of the school year. The exemption allows the district flexibility to break that transfer if it deems necessary.
The school board accepted this plan in a motion that also included the sale of a tax property.
The board also approved previous meeting minutes and bill payments.
The next board meeting is set for April 16 at 6 p.m.


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Acquiring a new boat brand, especially as the market in aluminum boats has dipped this summer, may sound risky. Apex Marine president Mark Dupuie, however, sees his recent purchas of Polar Kraft Boats as the opportunity to buy a known brand that has been around for nearly 70 years.
“Last year, they sold about 450 boats,” Dupuie told Trade Only Today. “We think they have the potential to sell 1,500 boats annually, so there’s no way to go but up.”
Polar Kraft was founded in 1951, and has had a succession of owners, including Godfrey Marine, which purchased it in 1983 and increased its model offerings, including pontoon models, deep-V fishing boats, jon boats and bass boats. From 2000 to 2003, it introduced 80 new models. In 2006, Polar Kraft was acquired by Nautic Global Group. It now manufactures multiple models across three lines that total about 70 possible configurations. The company was sold in 2016 to two RV industry veterans.
“It’s a well-respected brand, and well built,” says Dupuie. “I’ve never heard anyone say anything negative about it. It’s got a very good reputation among owners.”
Polar Kraft will join Apex’s Qwest Pontoons and Angler Qwest Pontoons. Polar Kraft will retain many of its own dealers but the three brands will also combine dealers. “Their dealer base isn’t what it was,” he says. “The whole expansion plan is to go through our dealer base and be able to offer our dealers new styles of boats.”
What about the slowdown in the aluminum and pontoon markets?
Dupuie believes that slower sales are almost entirely weather-related, saying it’s a “temporary thing.”
“We had a very poor spring and didn’t see summer temperatures until July 1,” he adds. “A lot of the lakes around the Midwest and Great Lakes are flooded. Mother Nature is the culprit.”
New-boat orders at Apex’s recent dealer meeting were down compared to last year, but Dupuie says that prior to that, orders have been up 30 percent for the last three years. “It was tough for dealers to get enough product last year,” he says. “We couldn’t make them fast enough. Then we had this weather glitch this year, so there is more inventory at retail than normal. There’s a bit of apprehension out there, but there’s also a lot of optimism. People are buying boats.”
Apex manufactures its pontoon boats in St. Louis, Michigan, but the Polar Kraft facility in Syracuse, Indiana, will continue to build its line. “It’s situated on 18 acres, with 385,000 square feet of building space,” says Dupuie. “There’s plenty of capacity.”
Dupuie said in a statement that the shared relationships with vendors and floorplan companies that “will really be a benefit” for Polar Kraft. “We’ll also be able to leverage our purchasing power with raw material vendors, and outboard suppliers, so all of our brands will become more profitable without the consumer seeing a higher price tag,” he says.


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Indexed on: 27 Jan '09Published on: 27 Jan '09Published in: Cancer Radiothérapie
To assess the skin toxicity of this scheme and the time to its appearance.Eighty-one prospectively recorded patients (pts), treated in Radiotherapy Department for Breast Cancer (BC) with radiotherapy (RT) to the whole breast at the dose of 42.9Gy per 13 fractions (F) per 5 weeks have been studied. Skin reactions were monitored weekly using the National Cancer Institute-Common Toxicity Criteria scoring system, version 3. All risk factors as tobacco smoking, diabetes, obesity were also recorded.All 81 pts, aged from 40 to 83 years (median: 70 years) received whole breast RT 42.9Gy per 13 F without lymph node irradiation after breast conserving surgery. There were no pts with concurrent chemo- and/or hormonal therapy. Seventeen patients (21%) have been treated using decubitus dorsal (DD) technique and 64 (79%) using the previously described isocentric decubitus lateral (IDL) technique. During the RT, only 34 pts (42%) experienced grade I skin reactions and 47 pts (58%) were without. At the last day of the breast irradiation, there were 66 (81%) grade I (N=59) and II (N=7) skin reactions and 15 pts (19%) without. The early skin tolerance of this scheme was considered to be excellent. But in the 2 weeks after the RT, 20 pts (25%) asked for new clinics with their radiation oncologist as a matter of urgency due to worsening of their skin condition. All of them have been seen by their physician and/or the nurse. Of them, nine presented grade I and 11 presented grade II skin reactions, with necessity of special skin care. The analysis of these results was realized and delayed clinics were organized for all pts treated with this scheme 10-14 days after the end of the radiation treatment.The breast RT 42.9Gy/13 F have been previously described as an efficacious and well tolerated scheme. This prospective homogeneous group of patients showed that delayed early skin reactions could appear in some cases. Therefore complementary clinics are needed to detect and treat these reactions.


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The cozy timber that encompasses the remainder of the area is brought into the boudoirs table top to proceed the connection of the space. Take a look at this spectacular master suite with an connected washroom, closet space, and even a sun and analysis nook. The glass wall of the washroom lets several of that beautiful all-natural light leak into the space. The blurred lines on the glass add not just a design component to the space, however a bit of personal privacy for the washroom. The bed is certainly center-stage of this master suite. It’s surrounded by a beautiful large head board that works as storage space and lighting.
All white isn’t uninteresting in this magnificent attic room room! The subjected wood light beams contrast versus the white wall surfaces. The bed is adorned with grey bedding as well as a black paintinged integrated shelf gets the audience’s attention. As opposed to maintaining the floors a all-natural wood shade, the developer has actually paintinged them white to maintain the attention on the beams in the space.
Amazing Stickers For Kids Bedroom Inspirations. Stickers For Kids Bedroom – When enhancing a children room, obnoxiously colored walls do not have to be your first step.In reality, our company believe that keeping walls white or grey and adding in smaller little bits of color offers you much more opportunities making a children room innovative and playful. That, and it will certainly keep you from repainting when they grow out of lime green or Barbie pink walls in three years. Count on us.
A couple of triangulars go a long way on these white walls. With an all black, white and timber color scheme, this space remains younger with cartoonish accent items. Where can we obtain a huge cloud pillow for ourselves?
Best Childrens Bedroom Rug Ideas. Childrens Bedroom Rug – This inspiring bedroom makeover is the result of a design collaboration in between Decorview and also design professional Emily Henderson. The objective of the task was to bring a little bit of sunshine right into a Los Angeles household and also beat out winter blues. The owners ( active moms and dads of 3 kids) had a plain bedroom with mismatched window treatments from previous owner that weren’t practical and also really did not even open up all the way. They likewise had great deals of “starter” furniture in the space that really did not fit.
When it comes to finding colorful accents, first consider what your youngster currently has. Kid’s books as well as packed animals are frequently enjoyable shades, so put them in a location that doubles as style. Wall surface stickers, bed linen, as well as carpets all can include color as well as pattern to a children room, but can be conveniently changed with age.


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