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McKenzie-Douglass provides the construction cost control and management expertise to the medical professionals whose efforts are better dedicated to the greater good of healing, rather than managing a construction project.
Whether you are undertaking a new building project, or just renovating your existing medical offices, we understand that you still have a medical practice to operate. That is why we provide complete cost management of your construction process. We’ll manage your costs from the start of the design process until construction is completed. When acting as your Owner Representative and liaison between you and the designers and constructors, we can save you countless hours that you can better spend with your own professional practice.
Whether your project is a large health center, or merely a renovation of your existing medical offices, cost control is a very important, but too often overlooked, part of project management. The customary lack of control usually wastes at least 15% of the construction budget that can be used for better purposes. While being experts in their field of practice, most medical professionals don’t build with the frequency that gives them that same level of expertise over construction costs, which can lead to cost overruns and, even on smaller projects, leave thousands of dollars wasted on solutions that could have been better managed and procured.
Our goal is to see you build the most functionally efficient facility at the most cost efficient price, and return the recovered financial waste to you to be reallocated to a better purpose. During the design phase, we will work with you and your designers to assure that your facility is sized and configured in the most effective way possible, and that building materials are thoughtfully selected. During construction contract procurement, we’ll guide your bidding process to minimize the bidders’ misunderstandings of your intent and the common bidder errors that needlessly inflate construction bids by at least 15%, and often much more. And during construction, we’ll review the requests for extra cost to be certain that the price being charged is fair, and that the change order is legitimate in the first place.
Contact us to discuss how we can improve your project and manage your costs for new construction and renovations, large or small.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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Serializes and deserializes objects into and from XML documents. The XmlSerializer enables you to control how objects are encoded into XML.
The following example contains two main classes: PurchaseOrder and Test. The PurchaseOrder class contains information about a single purchase. The Test class contains the methods that create the purchase order, and that read the created purchase order.
XML serialization is the process of converting an object's public properties and fields to a serial format (in this case, XML) for storage or transport. Deserialization re-creates the object in its original state from the XML output. You can think of serialization as a way of saving the state of an object into a stream or buffer. For example, ASP.NET uses the XmlSerializer class to encode XML Web service messages.
The data in your objects is described using programming language constructs like classes, fields, properties, primitive types, arrays, and even embedded XML in the form of XmlElement or XmlAttribute objects. You have the option of creating your own classes, annotated with attributes, or using the XML Schema Definition Tool (Xsd.exe) to generate the classes based on an existing XML Schema definition (XSD) document. If you have an XML Schema, you can run the Xsd.exe to produce a set of classes that are strongly typed to the schema and annotated with attributes to adhere to the schema when serialized.
To transfer data between objects and XML requires a mapping from the programming language constructs to XML schema and from the XML schema to the programming language constructs. The XmlSerializer and related tools like Xsd.exe provide the bridge between these two technologies at both design time and runtime. At design time, use the Xsd.exe to produce an XML schema document (.xsd) from your custom classes or to produce classes from a given schema. In either case, the classes are annotated with custom attributes to instruct the XmlSerializer how to map between the XML schema system and the common language runtime. At runtime, instances of the classes can be serialized into XML documents that follow the given schema. Likewise, these XML documents can be deserialized into runtime objects. Note that the XML schema is optional, and not required at design time or runtime.
To control the generated XML, you can apply special attributes to classes and members. For example, to specify a different XML element name, apply an XmlElementAttribute to a public field or property, and set the ElementName property. For a complete list of similar attributes, see Attributes That Control XML Serialization. You can also implement the IXmlSerializable interface to control the XML output.
If the XML generated must conform to section 5 of the World Wide Consortium (www.w3.org) document, "Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) 1.1", you must construct the XmlSerializer with an XmlTypeMapping. To further control the encoded SOAP XML, use the attributes listed in Attributes That Control Encoded SOAP Serialization.
With the XmlSerializer you can take advantage of working with strongly typed classes and still have the flexibility of XML. Using fields or properties of type XmlElement, XmlAttribute or XmlNode in your strongly typed classes, you can read parts of the XML document directly into XML objects.
If you work with extensible XML schemas, you can also use the XmlAnyElementAttribute and XmlAnyAttributeAttribute attributes to serialize and deserialize elements or attributes that are not found in the original schema. To use the objects, apply an XmlAnyElementAttribute to a field that returns an array of XmlElement objects, or apply an XmlAnyAttributeAttribute to a field that returns an array of XmlAttribute objects.
If a property or field returns a complex object (such as an array or a class instance), the XmlSerializer converts it to an element nested within the main XML document. For example, the first class in the following code returns an instance of the second class.
If a schema includes an element that is optional (minOccurs = '0'), or if the schema includes a default value, you have two options. One option is to use System.ComponentModel.DefaultValueAttribute to specify the default value, as shown in the following code.
Another option is to use a special pattern to create a Boolean field recognized by the XmlSerializer, and to apply the XmlIgnoreAttribute to the field. The pattern is created in the form of propertyNameSpecified. For example, if there is a field named "MyFirstName" you would also create a field named "MyFirstNameSpecified" that instructs the XmlSerializer whether to generate the XML element named "MyFirstName". This is shown in the following example.
You can also override the serialization of any set of objects and their fields and properties by creating one of the appropriate attributes, and adding it to an instance of the XmlAttributes class. Overriding serialization in this way has two uses: first, you can control and augment the serialization of objects found in a DLL, even if you do not have access to the source; second, you can create one set of serializable classes, but serialize the objects in multiple ways. For more details, see the XmlAttributeOverrides class and How to: Control Serialization of Derived Classes.
To serialize an object, call the Serialize method. To deserialize an object, call the Deserialize method.
To add XML namespaces to an XML document, see XmlSerializerNamespaces.
The XmlSerializer gives special treatment to classes that implement IEnumerable or ICollection. A class that implements IEnumerable must implement a public Add method that takes a single parameter. The Add method's parameter must be of the same type as is returned from the Current property on the value returned from GetEnumerator, or one of that type's bases. A class that implements ICollection (such as CollectionBase) in addition to IEnumerable must have a public Item indexed property (indexer in C#) that takes an integer, and it must have a public Count property of type integer. The parameter to the Add method must be the same type as is returned from the Item property, or one of that type's bases. For classes that implement ICollection, values to be serialized are retrieved from the indexed Item property, not by calling GetEnumerator.
You must have permission to write to the temporary directory (as defined by the TEMP environment variable) to deserialize an object.
The XmlSerializer cannot be instantiated to serialize an enumeration if the following conditions are true: The enumeration is of type unsigned long (ulong in C#) and the enumeration contains any member with a value larger than 9,223,372,036,854,775,807. For example, the following cannot be serialized.
In the .NET Framework 3.5 the XmlSerializer class no longer serializes objects that are marked as [Obsolete].
Initializes a new instance of the XmlSerializer class.
Initializes a new instance of the XmlSerializer class that can serialize objects of the specified type into XML documents, and deserialize XML documents into objects of the specified type.
Initializes a new instance of the XmlSerializer class that can serialize objects of the specified type into XML documents, and deserialize XML documents into objects of the specified type. Specifies the default namespace for all the XML elements.
Initializes a new instance of the XmlSerializer class that can serialize objects of the specified type into XML documents, and deserialize XML documents into object of a specified type. If a property or field returns an array, the extraTypes parameter specifies objects that can be inserted into the array.
Initializes a new instance of the XmlSerializer class that can serialize objects of the specified type into XML documents, and deserialize XML documents into objects of the specified type. Each object to be serialized can itself contain instances of classes, which this overload can override with other classes.
Initializes a new instance of the XmlSerializer class that can serialize objects of type Object into XML document instances, and deserialize XML document instances into objects of type Object. Each object to be serialized can itself contain instances of classes, which this overload overrides with other classes. This overload also specifies the default namespace for all the XML elements and the class to use as the XML root element.
Initializes a new instance of the XmlSerializer class that can serialize objects of the specified type into XML document instances, and deserialize XML document instances into objects of the specified type. This overload allows you to supply other types that can be encountered during a serialization or deserialization operation, as well as a default namespace for all XML elements, the class to use as the XML root element, its location, and credentials required for access.
Initializes a new instance of the XmlSerializer class that can serialize objects of the specified type into XML documents, and deserialize an XML document into object of the specified type. It also specifies the class to use as the XML root element.
Initializes an instance of the XmlSerializer class using an object that maps one type to another.
Gets a value that indicates whether this XmlSerializer can deserialize a specified XML document.
Returns an object used to read the XML document to be serialized.
When overridden in a derived class, returns a writer used to serialize the object.
Deserializes the XML document contained by the specified XmlReader and encoding style.
Deserializes the object using the data contained by the specified XmlReader.
Deserializes an XML document contained by the specified XmlReader and allows the overriding of events that occur during deserialization.
Deserializes the XML document contained by the specified XmlSerializationReader.
Returns an array of XmlSerializer objects created from an array of XmlTypeMapping objects.
Returns an instance of the XmlSerializer class created from mappings of one XML type to another.
Returns an instance of the XmlSerializer class from the specified mappings.
Returns an array of XmlSerializer objects created from an array of types.
Returns an assembly that contains custom-made serializers used to serialize or deserialize the specified type or types, using the specified mappings.
Returns an assembly that contains custom-made serializers used to serialize or deserialize the specified type or types, using the specified mappings and compiler settings and options.
Returns the name of the assembly that contains one or more versions of the XmlSerializer especially created to serialize or deserialize the specified type.
Returns the name of the assembly that contains the serializer for the specified type in the specified namespace.
Serializes the specified Object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified XmlSerializationWriter.
Serializes the specified Object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified Stream.
Serializes the specified Object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified Stream that references the specified namespaces.
Serializes the specified Object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified TextWriter.
Serializes the specified Object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified TextWriter and references the specified namespaces.
Serializes the specified Object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified XmlWriter.
Serializes the specified Object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified XmlWriter and references the specified namespaces.
Serializes the specified object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified XmlWriter and references the specified namespaces and encoding style.
Serializes the specified Object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified XmlWriter, XML namespaces, and encoding.
Occurs when the XmlSerializer encounters an XML attribute of unknown type during deserialization.
Occurs when the XmlSerializer encounters an XML element of unknown type during deserialization.
Occurs when the XmlSerializer encounters an XML node of unknown type during deserialization.
Occurs during deserialization of a SOAP-encoded XML stream, when the XmlSerializer encounters a recognized type that is not used or is unreferenced.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


text: A sample program for reading the binary files in Matlab are provided below. Note the sample code reads in daily data and thus the time step is the number of days in a year. The output data matrix has dimensions of nrow×ncol×timestep.

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Gaffney Insurance Agency offers your choice of group and individual health insurance plans from several outstanding companies. These companies provide excellent protection and competitive premiums for benefits in line with your lifestyle.
Contact us for an Indiana health insurance quote today.
We will assess your needs and match you with a provider based on coverage type, deductible amount, co-payment and coinsurance (if applicable).


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Diabetes, like many other chronic diseases may present with comorbid depression, including anxiety, anhedonia, and sleep disorders. Depression in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is the focus of this video presentation.
Is depression different in diabetics?
Patients with depression are at risk to develop diabetes.
Likewise, diabetics—possibly because of the stress reaction, and through a different pathway, are more likely to develop depression.
Granted, primary care physicians have a limited amount of time to spend with a patient during a visit. However, screening for depression in patients with diabetes is necessary.
Depression can have a pervasive effect on patients living with diabetes. Depression can adversely affect motivation to exercise, glucose monitoring frequency, adherence to medications, and proper diet.
PCPs should have a depression screening process in place (PHQ9, PHQ2) with a mechanism to offer treatment.
Educate patients with diabetes about depression.
Being depressed does not mean the patient is weak, crazy, or has done anything wrong. Rather, depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Medication can treat the imbalance and help patients feel better.


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I am not an angry person. In fact, it might be said that I possess a rather good sense of humour about life and the inconveniences that sometimes go with it. However, there are a few things that I just can’t develop a tolerance for – irritations that crawl under my flesh like fire ants.
The more I think about the things that irritate me, the longer the list becomes. And the longer the list becomes, the more irritated I get. It’s an evil cycle, really. If you aren’t careful, it is easy to become one of those people who looks at a Christmas tree and only sees the single burnt out bulb. And you don’t want to become one of THOSE people… because they are really irritating!
I could have eaten a full turkey dinner and I would still need the movie popcorn. It’s an addiction! A REALLLLLLLY overpriced addiction.
Can’t help you there. It’s the combination of aroma and subliminal advertising.
I know! It’s the crack cocaine of junk foods!
You read my mind. One more for me would be jars that are really hard to open with small hands – like pickle jars.
I hear you on the popcorn. I’ve taken to buying my own at the supermarket and taking it with me. I’d add anything that has “easy to open” written on it to your list. Generally it’s not the case at all: the corner that you are supposed to peel open on the pack of ham is welded shut with glue, and you find yourself trying to dig your way into it with your car keys, teeth or nails on your family picnic whilst your children scream that they’re hungry.
AND how about the “resealable” containers that are totally NOT resealable?!?
Hubby will take a slice of cheese, give half to the dog, and just fold the plastic loosely over the rest, so that the next time it’s opened, the edges are all dried out to the point even the dog won’t eat it. No amount of explaining will get him to change his ways, stubborn man.
Go for it! I went to a family event tonight and heard at least a dozen more things!

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To go along with this, and the idea of the military coming in to stop domestic resistance in the midst of an economic collapse, the Pentagon has gone and created a force consisting of 20,000 troops whose sole purpose is to be available for civil unrest and catastrophes — all based on the 2005 Homeland Security program to prepare for ‘multiple, simultaneous mass casualty incidents‘. Yet again we see this link.
the military will get its butts kicked in if they choose to take there bad orders from bad superiors, they wont be able to sustain the onslaught of tens of thousands of well trained shooters using the 308 rule, it will be mass suicide on there part, as for our leaders they will all be taken out in less then two weeks including all the treasonous commie judges. every cockroach commie in the democratic party will have a target on there head as well, as all media and commie university professors. the leaders will run but they wont be able to hide even if they head for there underground bunkers. just remember they need air to breathe in those bunkers and the people will force them out using various means via there air intake systems.
The military can’t handle the American people in the long term. That would be like trying to ride a tiger. Sooner or later you’ll get ripped apart.
The military SHOULD not fight its own citizens. Instead, they should go after the communist politicians that started all this.
The people can take care of themselves, or should.
Just remember who caused it.
Perhaps your article would be more revealing if you posted the said “high level government documents”, rather than ominous, hear-say conjecture. Your tendency of interlacing infomercials also doesn’t help make your point.
this narrative is 4 years old… nothing is collapsing… the Americkens today are unfit for freedom… they have been mutated into plebes groveling for privileges to use their own roads, eat food, live in a house.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


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Allows the use of standard hirose radio audio accessories (like 2-wire + 3-wire surveillance kits from most vendors) to be used MBITR PRC-148 Maritime.
Coverts Urban MBITR Headset Connection/PTT to 10-Pin Maritime JEM (Impulse Teledyne M10-MKS310 connector) to 6-pin Hirose connector.
This product has a minimum order quantity of 100 units.


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If you own an iOS device and you're having some issues with your iPad or iPhone, you might be interested in checking out iOS 10.2. This is the latest update to iOS 10 that has just been released by Apple and it does come with a bunch of changes, new features, as well as various stability improvements and bug fixes.
This means that if you are having some software problems with your device, there is a chance that it could have been addressed in the update. Some of the bigger changes that is part of the update includes the new TV app (announced a couple of months ago) which is only available for iOS users in the US at the moment.
The app will let users get recommendations on new movies and TV shows to watch, and access the Library for your video purchases/rentals made on iTunes. The iOS 10.2 update will also add a bunch of new emojis, such as new faces, food, animals, and more. Apple has also updated the Messages app with full screen effects.
The Music app in iOS 10.2 has also been updated where improvements have been made to its UI where access Shuffle, Repeat, and Up Next are easier to access. The update weighs in a little over 300 MB so you'll want to make sure you have enough battery and a good connection if you want to download the update.


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This beautiful dress has everything you could possibly want in a women’s evening dress. It comes in solid black and features feminine lace panel inserts along the sides of the bodice, the top and the short sleeves. The dress fits snugly overall, but because it is fashioned from a high quality stretch cotton, it does not feel too tight. This fabric gently hugs the curves of the female form, accenting them without undue tightness or discomfort. The dress is form fitting throughout the torso, but falls gracefully to the floor with a fuller maxi skirt portion. The skirt is slightly full toward the hemline, lending itself to lots of motion when the wearer walks. There is a thigh-high slit in the skirt that leaves one leg exposed. This dress zips up the back wit a long, concealed zipper that lies perfectly flat. The lace detail extends to the back of the dress where there is a low scooped back neckline. This dress is available for purchase in sizes Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large and Extra Extra Large.


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Frank William Milburn was a U.S. General who fought in World War I, World War II and the Korean War. Frank was born in Jasper, Indiana. Milburn was a certified general because he attended the United States Military Acadamy. The United States Military Acadamy is a top acadamy in which students excel intellectually, physically, militarily, ethically, spiritually, and socially. Frank Milburn must have been a strong leader because of the strong basis that he had for his miliary training. He also went to tranining schoolfat Command and General Staff School and graduated from the school in 1933. He became a certified lieutenant in 1914. He is most well known for his work and service in World War II. One notable group that he commanded was XXI Corp under General Patch. He also played an important role in the collapse of Colmar Pocket.
Note: The Colmar Pocket was a war that was fought between January 20-February 9, 1945. The Comar Pocket was when the French First Army and the U.S. XXI Corps overwhelmed German Nineteenth. The troops fought in horrible conditions and the troops fought over terrain that had almost no cover for the attacking forces.
General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny provides a first account with General Milburn. He describes Milburn's physical appearance, how he hold himself, and what his first impressions of Milburn were.
"When I saw Maj.-Gen. Frank W. Milburn arrive at Rothau at 10.00 on the 25th January, lean and muscular and straight of eye, with the energetic features of a fighter, it did not take me long to know that I would find in him the most careful and loyal of subordinates. The steadfastness of his character, his clear view of realities and his leader-like authority, were apparent to me at once, and I felt that I could have complete confidence in him to bring to a successful conclusion the rough task which was going to fall to his U.S. 21st Army Corps."
This account of General Milburn shows that he was a hardworking man, well-liked, and he made good first impressions on people. He also held himself so that people could trust him with big responsibilities.
After World War II was over, he was a commander for the Seventh Army and for the XXIII Corps. He also was a commander in several other armies and once he retired he was the athletic director of Montana State University.
General Frank W. Milburn is so recognized becuase he commanded five army troops of the U.S. Army which is not something that many General's were able to do while they were in the work force.
Milburn with Frank Pace, Jr.


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What will it cost me on average per year?
The average retail sale per capita in Bryan County was $8,075 (http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/40/40013.html, (Revised 2007). Using that figure, the average person in Bryan County will pay just under $21 a year for improved fire protection.
What is the fire tax going to do for me?
Increase the capabilities of the local fire departments.
Increas the capabilities of the 911 dispatch center.
Provide the money that firefighters need to have access to better training, firefighting equipment, vehicles, and protective gear for an increase in firefighter safety.
Increase the ability of the fire department to seek ways to lower the ISO rating in their community which will help lower the insurance rates on businesses, homes, and all buildings with insurance.
Allow for a peace of mind knowing that the fire departments are being funded in a manner so they can provide the better coverage to the citizen’s in their area.
Allow the fire departments to get EMS training and buy EMS supplies needed to provide first responder services to rural areas with extended EMS response times due to the distance from an ambulance.
5% to the Bryan County Communications Center (911 Dispatch Center).
5% to the Bryan County Fire Chiefs Association.
How is the money going to get spent?
Training new and current firefighters.
Purchase of new and up-to-standard equipment.
New construction or renovation of fire department buildings.
Communications equipment for both the firefighters and the 911 Dispatching Center.
Personnel expenses not to include salaries.
Why do we need a fire tax?
Though the funding for fire departments continues to decline each year (state and local budgets are decreasing and the amount of grant money being issued declines), the cost of equipment and the cost of operating a fire department continue to rise.
Without the tax money, many departments will not have the funds or the resources to properly protect the people of their district or the firefighters.
Without the tax, the fire departments will not be able to expand to keep up with the rising populations, increased number of businesses, and the continued economic growth of our county.
Have the fire departments in Bryan County had an increase in calls?
Yes, on average there has been an increase in call volume ranging from 200-300% for each fire department.
Does the State or local government give the local fire departments any money?
The State of Oklahoma gives an annual operations grant. This year the grant is estimated to be around $4000 per fire department. It has been as low as $2500 per fire department in the last 5 years.
Some local cities have annual budgets for their fire department.
Bryan County does not have a consistent means of income for the fire departments.
How do the Fire Departments get money now?
Does the Fire Department only run on Fire Calls?
With recent floods your local fire departments were sandbagging, rescuing stranded motorists and did whatever needed to be done to keep many houses from getting flooded.
Several departments from Bryan County responded to the tornadoes in Tushka, Denison, and Lone Grove to assist with Search and Rescue.
Why does the Bryan County Communications Center need money?
Currently the Bryan County Fire Departments do not pay any fees for the dispatching of fire & rescue related emergencies. Currently both Police and EMS pay annual fees for dispatch services.
The Fire Tax will fund the purchase and maintenance of the Fire/EMS Dispatch Console at the Bryan County Communications Center.
The Fire Tax money will go towards operating the Bryan County Fire/EMS dispatch console and radio channel. This will require the purchase of radio equipment both at the Communication Center and at the radio transmission sites.
This money will be used to increase the capabilities of the dispatch center and could help lower some communities ISO rating which would help lower some home & business owner’s insurance rates.
Why does the Bryan County Fire Chiefs Association need money?
The Bryan County Fire Chiefs Association (BCFCA) was established to allow the Bryan County Fire Chiefs to facilitate better communication between county fire departments and local and state goverment and to help the departments address the need for better fire protection in Bryan County.
The BCFCA will use the money to support canteen and rehab services for firefighters on extended incidents currently funded by private funds and the budget of the Durant/Bryan County Emergency Management. The BCFCA will assist Emergency Management with these expenses so that private funds and individual departments do not have to foot the bill alone.
The BCFCA will assist in county wide training and will help offset the cost of training materials and bringing instructors from Oklahoma State University, Texas, and other States. Materials and expendable items will be purchased from the BCFCA funds rather than from the fire departments funds to ease the expenses of the departments.
The BCFCA will help offset the cost of medical supplies for Fire Departments that respond to medical emergencies in their district. The BCFCA will also use the money for any fees that may occur with using a doctor for their Medical Director.
Currently there are no fire departments in Bryan County that completely meet NFPA standards. The BCFCA will use these funds to help every Bryan County Fire Department be more in compliance with these standards.
How much does a new fire truck cost?
The cost depends on the size of the truck and what special options the fire department adds to the vehicle prior to delivery. Here are some average costs.
How much does it cost to outfit one firefighter?
It cost, on average, about $7285 to outfit one firefighter to fight a house fire in accordance with the National Fire and Protection Agency (NFPA) standards. Here is a list of the average equipment and average cost.
A minimum of 6 firefighters are needed per the NFPA to safely fight a structure fire. This makes the cost of protective equipment for 1 department total more than $46,400 just to fight one structure fire. The average fire department in Bryan County has about 10 to 15 firefighters. If 1 fire department averaged 10 firefighters and only had 4 air packs they would need an estimated $42,000 to protect their firefighters. This is the initial cost. These costs do not include maintenance and replacement cost for damaged equipment.
If the fire tax doesn’t pass how will it affect me?
Many of the fire departments in Bryan County run medical calls with the Ambulance Services. This assistance may be reduced or eliminated due to rising operational and fuel costs if other funding isn’t secured.
In areas of growth that grow faster than the Fire Protection, you could see an increase in your ISO ratings which would cause an increase in business and home owners insurance.
Many Departments would not be able add additional firefighters to their roster due to not having the money to properly protect the new firefighters.
Some departments may not be able to recover from budget cuts and rising costs, and therefore will be unable to respond to calls or possibly even close indefinitely.
As equipment becomes older and more susceptible to breakdowns, some departments will have to choose which fire truck or piece of equipment can be fixed or repaired first due to a lack of funds.
Many departments will have to raise membership dues or downsize to lower costs.
If passed will I still have to pay a membership to my local fire department?
Memberships are voluntary for each fire department depending on the district you live in.
Most Fire Departments have said they will not have membership drives if passed.
On average the people that pay their dues will save $5-25 a year compared to average retail sales per person in Bryan County.
If I don’t pay for a membership but I pay this tax will the fire departments bill me?
Each fire department reserves the right to bill insurance companies. The process of billing an individual is different for each department. Each fire department and community will have to address the issue of a change in the current billing practices with their City Council or Board of Directors.
Is there any accountability of the money once collected?
All Money collected will go to the Oklahoma Tax Commission then to the Bryan County Treasures office.
The Treasures will then set each department up its own account.
All Departments will have a Purchase ordered issued from the Bryan County Clerks Office in order to use any of the money.

industry_corpus2: Safety Management


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What Channel is CMT on DirecTV?
→What Channel is CMT on DirecTV?
CMT is also available in HD (High Definition).
All 5 DIRECTV packages carry Country Music TV. You will be able to find it in Entertainment, Choice, Choice Extra, Choice Ultimate and Premier packages.
If you are a big fan of country music, then you are certainly going to need this channel in your life. It is the #1 country music channel in the world and you will find a variety of programming on it. There is a constant rotation of music videos, as well as live concerts, reality shows and other original programming. If you love country music, you will definitely find something you like.

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I am using a Lenovo Laptop G510 that came with Windows 8 preinstalled. Yesterday I updated it to Windows 10 and after that whenever I boot my pc to desktop I get an error message saying that "Unable to start the Dolby audio driver".
I have already tried uninstalling and reinstalling Audio driver from my computer but still the error comes up.
1. Follow this guide on how to disable automatic driver installation.
- Sound, video and game controllers > right click on Conexant SmartAudio or IDT High Definition Audio > choose uninstall > and ensure the delete the driver software for this device is checked.
3. Press the Windows key? +X and choose Programs and Features. On the list of apps, uninstall anything that relates to the Conexant/IDT & Dolby then reboot.
When finished, you the audio & dolby settings should now work and the errors should not pop-up anymore.
is possible dont esist driver for this windows 7?
Yesterday I was getting a blue screen of death from Windows 10, so this morning I decided to install Linux instead. However how my laptop won't even get to a point which allows me to boot from a flash drive.
I believe this might be a hardware issue, but is there anything I can do to fix it?
Seems like a hardware issue; not sure.
How old is this system? I would strongly suggest that you return it for another otherwise you will end up with a system for the next few years that will be a giant headache for you.
There's no reason for a new system to act like this and your sanity will end up paying the price.
EDIT: The only other thing that I can suggest is to boot with your Windows 10 DVD (if one came with the system or if you burned a set per the owner's manual instructions). You'll likely have to change the BIOS firing order so that booting from the DVD is first in line.
the ones i found give me bluescreens.
anyone have a working driver for this model audio card?
Are you 64bit? did you get the driver from creative? did you get a win 7 driver, or was it vista?
Hello. I have installed intel's driver detection tool and it informed me that I have a custom driver installed by the manufacturer. Acer site scanned my pc and found new driver VGA 10.18.15.4248, which i downloaded but upon installation tells me is the wrong driver for my pc. I have upgraded(haha) from win8.1 to 10, not sure if this is part of the problem. This driver was released 7/15. I ran windows driver updater and it tells me the driver I have, the only one btw, is current. I have tried to contact both Acer and Intel and get no answers. Any help would be great as I have had problems gaming online.
Welcome to the forums, have you tried version 10.18.10,3355 which is 8.1 driver.
I just updated my Windows via Windows Update, and my audio sounded weaker. Apparently, Dolby wasn't working anymore, and here's the message:I tried reinstalling the latest Realtek driver for my laptop. I'm using Aspire V3-471G.Also, I'm using Windows7 What do I do?
Dolby digital plus audio driver is 7.6.3.1 and the software application expects driver 7.3.2.2. Please install a valid driver and software combo. I have the same issue. Furthermore acer support is so **bleep**. I have to log in like 10 times or if I call the callcentre they give me the run around 10 times. Looked on dolby website and they refer you back to acer. God Acer support system is crap.
Try this:http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=353&func=fileinfo&id=2124&lang... click on download, double click to extract files, look for install or setup.exe to run the installer.
I was trying to fix a problem, and then I removed some programs, and I think i accidentally removed a file that is needed for the dolby. Now I can?t open it, and when I try it says that I could re-install it. But how?
If you have an available System Restore point that is BEFORE whatever you did, that should get it back (the "problem" will also be back after the system restore).
If you don't have a system restore point (and you should), check the PC vendor's downloads, in this case Acer, and get what you need.


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With the holidays around the corner family gatherings encompassing food is always the focus. We make time to sit and enjoy the tradition of eating together, but why is that not always the norm the rest of the year? Life becomes busy, after school activities or work commitments may get you home late, and dinner together becomes deserted.
Family meal time is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences with each other. Children learn a great deal of eating habits, family attitudes and values when you sit down as a family. Meal time is important family time that will help your child in so many ways. Keep it simple and enjoy each other…that is what it is all about!
Surveys show families believe it’s very important to eat together, but between juggling work schedules, kids’ activities and the like, getting a nutritious meal on the table – and getting everyone at the table to eat it – isn’t easy. Here are some tips for serving a quick and nutritious dinner on the run and ways to make the family meal more enjoyable.
Plan your meals ahead of time. Making a weekly meal plan and keeping your pantry and freezer stocked up can save a lot of time. Create a shopping list and make the time to go to the grocery store on a weekend. It will be much easier to make dinner if you know what you want to make and you have all the ingredients in the house.
Crock-pot cooking. If you’re working late, check out some healthy crock pot recipes. Or cook a bit more on the weekends and freeze meals in individual portions.
Make it simple. A healthy home-made meal doesn’t have to take hours. Grilled chicken and veggies only takes half an hour to make and is an enjoyable meal.Plan your meals ahead of time. Making a weekly meal plan and keeping your pantry and freezer stocked up can save a lot of time. Create a shopping list and make the time to go to the grocery store on a weekend. It will be much easier to make dinner if you know what you want to make and you have all the ingredients in the house.
Keep mealtime a fun time for the family to catch up and share their day.

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America fell in love with the Carolina Chocolate Drops a decade ago. They blended country blues upon a plate of folk within a string band structure as played in a fervent old-time gospel fashion.
Dom Flemons co-founded the Carolina Chocolate Drops. He makes his Song of the Mountains debut on June 3 at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. Graced with a guitar, banjo, and bones to play, Flemons bills as an American songster within the ongoing year of the folk singer.
Flemons rates as unforgettable. With a Grammy in hand, he exited the Chocolate Drops in late 2013. Bound for a solo career, ambitious folk albums including 2014’s “Prospect Hill” featured Flemons as an archaeological musician. With banjo in hand, he digs back, brings forth his finds, and graces audiences worldwide with tuneful discoveries. In heart and song, he’s a true folk singer.


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Bob Rehak earned his B.A. in English from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti (1992), his M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000), and his Ph.D. in Communication and Culture from Indiana University at Bloomington (2006).
His scholarship has appeared in Cinema Journal, Film Criticism, the Journal of Fandom Studies, Science Fiction Film and Television, and Information, Communication and Society, as well as in the edited collections The Video Game Theory Reader, Videogame/Player/Text, The Cybercultures Reader, Spreadable Media, and the Screen Decades and Behind the Silver Screen series.
Bob blogs at Graphic Engine.
Bob Rehak, assistant professor of film and media studies, has contributed a web exclusive essay to Spreadable Media: Creating Value and Meaning in a Networked Culture.
Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies Bob Rehak (6:12) teaches popular courses in animation and cinema, video games, and television and new media. He serves on the editorial boards of Animation: An Interdisciplinary Journal and Transformative Works and Cultures and is the author of a forthcoming book on special effects and transmedia franchises. He also maintains Graphic Engine, an academically oriented weblog for the discussion of media culture, history, and theory. He is introduced in this talk about Materializing Monsters by his colleague Patricia White.


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William Penn is a unique and innovative high school where students in Colonial School District can personalize their learning to suit their interests and needs! In addition to the three main colleges with multiple degree programs to foster student choice, William Penn offers online courses! Furthermore, partnerships with local universities allow Penn to offer Dual Enrollment for students to start earning college credits early. Students working in online courses can do so from home or in the Innovation Center at William Penn High School. The space is newly renovated (partnered with Discovery Learning) for the ultimate college feel with a variety of different collaboration spaces, good ole' fashion books, and even the student run Penn Bistro.
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I seemed to have worked through a lot of what was bothering me over the past few weeks. I actually went into work feeling refreshed and ready to face the day for the first time in over two weeks. The circle of people that I trust has grown a little bit and that gives me hope. The compassion that my manager showed me really helped a lot and she gave me some good tips. We'll see where things go from here! Gotta love the good days!!!
Relearning how to manage my anger all over again.
When I first got home, I had major issues with other people's incompetence. It angered me greatly because overseas, incompetence got people killed. I eventually learned how to better direct this energy and use it to positively affect my day. I seem to have unlearned how to do that. Any perceived incompetence on the part of anyone causes and instant, knee-jerk anger reaction that I have been able to catch before I blow a gasket. I just don't know why this has happened. I am going to have to relearn how to positively channel this anger so that I can remain free of the poisonous anger I used to feel. I always like a good challenge, but this is one I could most definitely do without.
I am glad I work for the company that I work for!
I met with my manager today and discussed some of the issues that I have been having. It was a really good conversation and it helped to set my mind at ease. She let me know that my concerns are valid but my reaction to those concerns is a little out of proportion. She noticed that my PTSD seems to go in 3-4 month cycles where things build up and I get edgy for a few weeks until I work through it. It was a very astute observation on her part. It also makes me realize that I have had much less of a poker face than I had thought. Some managers may have been threatened by my behavior and by my blunt observations. It is a credit to her that she took it all in stride. I am thankful every day for Wegmans. I really am.
I have been really stressed out lately. With my anger issues and stress at work and stress at home, I have been continually wearing my body down for weeks. It caught up with me today. I got part of the way through my shift at work and I had to go home. They say that stress breaks down your immune system: It has to be true because it is the only time that I EVER get sick. I got home and slept for four hours. I was a mess. It has really motivated me to get a handle on things. I am going to be looking into therapy sessions with a non-VA doctor so that I can get more consistent treatment. I know that the folks at the VA are really overwhelmed right now. I have insurance. Most guys don't. It just makes sense that I do what I can to help myself and other vets by using my insurance to get the help I need.
I got angry at my wife and there was no reason for me to be angry. What the heck is up with this ridiculous anger? I have been thinking about it off and on all day and the only thing I can think of is that I feel powerless to change the things that I see that need fixing at work. I guess I should talk to my manager about how I am feeling and explain why it is bothering me so much. I have confidence that she will listen and work with me to help me resolve the anger issues that have been bubbling up lately. I think that I am ready for a change and I hope that it comes sooner rather than later. I have learned a ton, but I need a new challenge. I just have to think out ahead of time what I am going to say and how so that the issues I want to address don't get clouded or misinterpreted by anger coming through when it shouldn't. I am going to talk to my wife and see if she has anything that can help me find my center.
I got really angry at work today over something that I shouldn't have. I realized it and was able to calm my head down so that I could think clearly. I came up with an action plan to address what was angering me and will discuss it tomorrow with the appropriate people. I realized that the 'something' that was angering me was reminding me of the decisions made over in Iraq that were not well thought out...I don't like that feeling.
I woke up still angry and got home from work...still angry. I wish I knew the hell why. I am getting a little frustrated that I can't figure it out and that is definitely not helping things at all. This is the first time in quite a while where my fuse has been this short and my temper this volatile. I have been working really hard to control it which only makes me more tired and more irritable - it's a never ending cycle. I am glad that my meeting with the VA docs is coming up soon. I really think I need to adjust my meds. They aren't stabilizing me as well as they had been.
I have received benefits for PTSD over 20 years. I worked for many years ( to age 49).Time does catch up with you, as you age fast with the sleepless nights of fear. I can tell all to hang in there a face the illness - talk to a doctor- take your meds. What helps me is to use salt water as mouth wash at bed time, use vicks in your nose to control smells, read something funny before bed and Never read or watch war story/ movie. This helps me- you may find something to help you. Remember it's your illness. Fight it - Figth for your life! Never give up!
I will NEVER give in. I will fight for myself and my family. I actually use Eucalyptus Oil at work to control smells. I don't watch current conflict war movies and I try to alleviate the day's stress before I lay down so that I can get a better quality sleep. Thanks for sharing and welcome to the website!
Today was a surprisingly good day.
I had a day off today and was able to decompress after a long week. My Facebook Admin Page for the Website hit 100 people today and that put me in a really good mood. I spent a lot of time with Caley while Dani was at work and my mood was lightened by her smiles and laughter. I love her so much and I am grateful for everything I have. Gotta love the good days when they happen.
Brainstorming ideas for helping re-anchor me when I have intrusive recollections at work. At home, I can snuzzle my baby. At work, I don't have coping mechanisms...I am thinking about creating a photo gallery on my website that I can go view whenever I need to snap out of it...I will provide a link when I figure it out. Anyone with ideas is welcome to make suggestions.


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Stage 1 of our amenities block on the top field is finally complete. After 20 years of talking about it, there are now toilets available at our top field, as well as a small storage room. A big thank you must go out to Jason McMaster and the building committee of Paul Ahern, Peter Foster, Stephen Chester and John Corey, who have worked on this project over the past two years. A big thank you also goes out to Peter 'Shrek' Howlett who was successful in submitting a government grant proposal that saw the club receive $83,000 towards the construction. With the assistance of Penrith Junior League, Penrith City Council, the building levy fund included with registration, and the members of the Emu Plains JRLFC community who have been involved with fundraising this year, we have been able to contribute another $75,000 towards the project to ensure the completion of Stage 1.
In the coming years we will work towards building Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 4. Stage 2 will be a meeting room for committee meetings, coaches and managers meetings and small functions, as well as a place to display trophies and memorabilia. Stage 3 will be a canteen that will replace the site-shed we currently use, which superseded the old caravan canteen. Stage 4 will be a BBQ and awning allowing rain-free cooking and area for team functions.
Committees, players and parents, will come and go through our great club but their legacy will remain in the bricks and mortar of this building as it develops over the next few years. Thank you once again to Jason McMaster - without his passion, drive and constant emails, this building would not be standing.

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text: A Ninth Grade Confirmation Class meets November through May during our Sunday School hour. Class members enter a journey into faith. Part of our study includes using The Study Catechism Confirmation Version: It includes 106 questions and answers which help inform our faith. Class members are invited to write a personal statement of faith with the help of a member of the church who is called their Covenant Partner.


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Osteoarthritis is also called Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD). This disease is one of the most common reasons why people seek out chiropractic care. It affects more than 20 million Americans and is more commonly found in women.
Osteoarthritis can be a preventable condition by staying fit and keeping your spine healthy and flexible with regular Chiropractic adjustments.
Chiropractic treatment is one the most recommended and researched methods to stop OA in its tracks and prevent it from getting worse. Chiropractic is also used to prevent other parts of the spine from being affected. The best time to begin chiropractic care is before osteoarthritis sets in.
Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, non-invasive and pain free method of managing osteoarthritis. For more information about arthritis/degenerative joint disease, please contact us at 978-664-1500. We are located at 350 Park St. in North Reading, MA. Communities we serve Chiropractic Care to include Andover, Reading, Wilmington, Stoneham, Woburn, Lynnfield, and Tewksbury.
When we look from the side-view of a healthy spine, there are 4 normal curvatures. A lordosis of the neck, kyphosis of the midback, lordosis of the lumbar spine, and kyphosis of the sacrum (tailbone area). When we look from front to back of the healthy spine, we should see a straight line.
If we see a curvature when we look from the front to back of the spine, this is called scoliosis.
The most common type of scoliosis begins in adolescence. The causes may include poor posture habits, spinal injuries from sports or accidents, muscle spasms along the spine, and genetics.
The treatment of scoliosis depends of the severity of the curvature. Most mild-moderate levels of scoliosis are treated with chiropractic care, strengthening exercises and stretches to correct the curvature.
The best time to begin chiropractic care for scoliosis is before the patient ends puberty. During this timeframe, the patient’s spine is still growing and developing, which allows the chiropractor to make the necessary corrections to the spine and muscles.
If scoliosis is detected in adulthood, the goal of chiropractic treatment is prevent the scoliosis from progressing and becoming more severe. The risks of untreated scoliosis include early onset of arthritis, degenerative disc disease, poor posture, severe muscle imbalances, and chronic pain.
For more information about Scoliosis, please contact Denaro Chiropractic at 978-664-1500. We are located at 350 Park St. in North Reading, MA. Communities we serve Chiropractic Care to include Andover, Reading, Wilmington, Stoneham, Woburn, Lynnfield, and Tewksbury.
How to get lucky with your health! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Did you know that you create your own luck?
These are 4 strategies to give your health a boost and have luck flow into your life freely and effortlessly.
Being an optimist with your health means not giving up on your body. Remember, only YOU can control your health. The food you eat, the thoughts you think, the actions (or lack of actions) you take all impact your health. When you notice something changing in your body, don’t get upset with it. Recognize it and thank your body for giving you the signals now, while you have the chance to change it and improve it.
Anxiety and worry are enemies of luck. They introduce a factor that says “Whoa there! Hold back now!” You won’t be stumbling across luck while you are too busy getting caught up in your thoughts. When we are exposed to stress, no matter how big or small it may be, our body’s only response is to tighten up. Releasing your fears and worries may be easier said than done but there are steps you can take, such as committing to a meditation practice, exercising more, and surrounding yourself with loving and supportive people. Remember, your chiropractor is always here for you too!
Grand Opening and Family Fun Day!
North Reading, MA – Denaro Chiropractic, which opened its doors in May 2013, announces its Grand Opening! Dr. Abbey Denaro is inviting the community to join her in celebrating the grand opening on Saturday, October 26th from 1-4 pm at 286 Park St, North Reading. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 1:00 followed by free chiropractic screenings and festivities, including Halloween themed games, complementary food and beverages, and raffles sponsored by The Horseshoe, Lumina Salon, Play It Again Sports, and many more. As part of the Grand Opening, Denaro Chiropractic will be donating 50% of new patient proceeds to the North Reading Athletic Boosters.
The Chiropractic adjustment can have profound effects on quality of life by improving the function of all body systems. Knowing this, shouldn’t every person be allowed access to chiropractic care regardless of symptoms, age, and culture?
Besides the growing body of Chiropractic research, there are two significant reports from the 1930s, which exhibit the need for Chiropractic care for everyone, including those with varying levels of mental health. This summary of the reports is meant to enlighten readers about the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments for nerve system health, not just pain symptoms.
In the 1930’s, one group of Chiropractors spent fifteen months at the Kentucky Houses of Reform (a Correctional facility), while the other report is from the Forest Park Davenport Clinic (a Chiropractic Psychiatric Hospital).
Why would a child need to see a chiropractor? Children are healthy and should not have any pain, right? Children do not have years of bad posture. They do not have stress from a ten-hour workday that gives them tension headaches, as do some adults. While all this is true, children are exposed to much worse traumas than we typically think. Even if it is a natural birth (meaning without a c-section), the doctor uses the baby’s delicate head and neck as leverage to deliver the baby.
Johns Hopkins Hospital did a study to measure the amount of force required to deliver a baby naturally. They found that depending on the technique that was used, the force ranged from 6.5 – 16 pounds. In the presence of a difficult delivery, the doctor may be required to use a vacuum or forceps, which attach to the baby’s head and pull the newborn out of the birth canal using up to 140-pounds of force. If that much extra force is necessary in a natural birth, imagine what is required during a c-section, when the ability of the mother to contribute to the pushing is eliminated.
Denaro Chiropractic, of North Reading, MA, along with 12 other health and wellness practitioners in the Greater Boston area held the first annual Community Health and Wellness Expo in Woburn yesterday. At Denaro Chiropractic, we feel this expo is important for the community to learn about healthy options for themselves and their families. We are always working on team building between health professionals so Denaro Chiropractic can provide our patients with the best care possible.
Denaro Chiropractic keeps you feeling good to go!
Chiropractic techniques vary for the patient’s benefits. If you have ever searched for a new chiropractor, you may have noticed that not all chiropractic doctors are alike. In fact, we have a wide array of techniques to choose from, all with the same end-goal in mind – getting the patient well by removing interference to the nerves, allowing the muscles to balance out, and restore proper biomechanics, so that the body can function, heal, and perform the way it was meant to. Each of the following Chiropractic techniques allow for that treatment.
Your body is self-healing. Throughout life, we experience traumas (both small and large) and are exposed to stress and pollutants. These things make it hard for our bodies to heal and cause spinal subluxations. Chiropractors are trained to examine your spine, detect subluxations, and correct them. This allows your nerves to work better with your brain and restores muscle balance. At Denaro Chiropractic, we deliver safe, gentle and effective care for the whole family.


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Depart Kalgoorlie Airport, fly over the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, taking in the Graham Marsh designed Kalgoorlie Golf Course, Karlkurla Park and Hannan Street with its impressive gold-plated dome clocktower.
Then head out over the spectacular Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines “Super Pit.” Visible from space, at over 3.5km long, 1.5km wide and 600 metres deep, the Super Pit is truly something to behold. After circling the Super pit to get an all-angles view, you will fly out to the Nickel Smelter, before returning to Kalgoorlie Airport.
Depart Kalgoorlie Airport and fly over the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, taking in the amazing Graham Marsh Kalgoorlie Golf Course, Karlkurla Park and Hannan Street before flying over the spectacular “Super Pit” to get an all-angles view.
You'll then fly to the Nickel Smelter before continuing to Kambalda and Lake Lefroy, one of the areas magnificent salt lakes and popular for land sailing. Depending on conditions, there can be a shallow layer of water on the lake bed, which on a calm day creates breathtaking reflections that will give you the opportunity to take award-winning photographs.

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The Interact Club at the Nicolson Institute, Stornoway raised more than £400 for Scottish charity ‘500 Miles’ as they entertained Tesco shoppers with music and a raffle last Thursday.
Pictured are Nicolson musicians Katie Macinnes, Mairi Maclennan and Stephen Drummond, along with Interact’s Catriona Rennie, Nina Swanson, Angus Macphail and Amy McClements.
The Club raised £442.80 for the charity which supports the development and delivery of prosthetic and orthotic services in Malawi, Zambia and Zanziba.
The Interact Club members and musicians will be entertaining and fundraising again in the town’s Tesco store on Thursday March 26th.


text: 1700 news dealers in New York go on strike against the World Telegram over the price of newspapers, delivery charges, and the return of unsold newspapers. The strike spread as other publishers refused to make deliveries to dealers who joined the strike. A judge issued an injunction against the strike, ruling that the news dealers were not employees.

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Chick peas, or garbanzo beans, are a great source of dietary fiber and protein. They are a great addition to your diet and will add some necessary lean calories to hopefully replace some of the junk food that you tossed when you cleaned out your cabinets!
In order to make healthy elements permanent additions to your diet you’ll have to find ways to keep it interesting. This recipe is a simple way to add a couple tasty flavors your whole food arsenal.

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No matter which country you reside in and/or serve, cybersecurity is a globally pressing issue for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). But just what is the state of affairs around the world and in Europe, specifically? We've combed the Internet in search of trends and statistics every managed IT services provider must know. Which European territories suffer the most data breaches, and how much does a typical compromise now cost? Will data security spending continue to increase as threats become more imminent? Answers to these questions and more!
1. The U.K. had the most data breaches in Europe in the first half of 2015, with identity theft-related, healthcare and government breaches accounting for 75, 34 and 31 per cent of records compromised respectively [source].
2. 48 per cent of Britain's small businesses suffered cybercrime attacks in the last year, yet only 20 per cent claim cybersecurity is a business priority [source].
3. For SMEs, the average cost of a breach is between £75,000 and £311,000, up from £65k - £115k a year ago [source].
4. According to The Global Sate of Information Security Survey, 65 per cent of participating businesses collaborate with others to strengthen cybersecurity [source].
5. 52.4 per cent of spear fishing attacks, schemes that are launched through fraudulent emails, that were launched in December 2015 were against SMEs [source].
6. 83 per cent of enterprise networks exhibit evidence of malicious DNS activity, with malware like CryptoLocker ransomware contributing heavily [source].
7. Only 29 per cent of SMEs used patching and configuration tools in 2015 though 92 per cent of online devices are running known vulnerabilities [source].
8. Worldwide spending on cybersecurity products and services is predicted to surpass $1 trillion between 2017 and 2021 [source].
9. 59 per cent of employees steal sensitive corporate data when they leave a company, worrisome to the nearly fifty per cent of European organisations that believe insider threats are harder to identify now [source].
There you have it! Did any particular figure stand out to you? Have you observed any of the same situations at your European managed IT services practice? Leave us a line below!

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Mr Asad Qayyum is a consultant otologist/paediatric and general ENT surgeon.
Asad has specialist interests in sleep disorders, voice disorders, allergy/nasal/sinus problems, sinus surgery, nasal surgery, throat/swallowing problems and neck lumps diagnostics.
Asad completed his junior ENT training at St Mary’s Hospital London and was then appointed as a specialist registrar in ENT on the East of England training scheme. He has also undertaken research on the genetics of hearing loss and spent a year at the Sanger Genome Institute in Cambridge.
Asad was appointed as the International Otology Fellow at the Royal Darwin Hospital in Australia, where he specialised in advanced stage ear problems. He then spent time on the Otology Unit at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, UK.


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Thank you to everyone who joined in the celebration of the installation of Reverend Dr. Nancy Hauser as Rector of the Church of the Advent. What an uplifting experience to watch the Bishop perform the installation service for someone who has been so special to Advent. Also thank you to all who donated to the capital fund to do major repairs to the PCOC in honor of Nancy.
We are making progress on the necessary repairs to the PCOC. A new roof has been completed, painting is underway that will be completed by summer’s end. The final color will be a stone gray with white trim. Last year we replaced many of the double hung windows and hope to do the big windows/doors in the rear of the building soon. The dying tree in the back of the building has been removed and the big tree near the memorial garden has been thinned of many dead and dying branches. We are not sure whether we will be able to save this beautiful 80 year old specimen. The PCOC study committee continues to meet and will prepared to share its findings with the congregation in the fall.
We have a beautiful campus with many gardens, trees etc. These amenities require much labor to keep them weed free and presentable. There have been some parishioners who have toiled for many hours to keep Advent beautiful. We need additional help to weed beds in front and side of the PCOC, beds along the street entrance as well as the memorial gardens. If we keep up with the work each bed should take less than an hour a week. Please give this some thought and help us keep the grounds presentable. The bench under the big oak tree is a great place to have lunch or just sit and watch the day go by after you finished weeding.
Once again rain, although a blessing impacted our May Fair. I large group of volunteers worked hard parking cars, cooking food, selling tickets ,and running bounce houses ,and slides. Let’s not forget the dunk tank. Thank you to all the kids who braved the chilly water so their “friend” and family could enjoy hitting the target and dumping them in the tank. Hopefully next year will bring a warmer day and a bigger crowd. Be thankful for what we have.
The sun was shining on the Pentecost picnic. Kevin Delaney managed to cook up some great hamburgers and hot dogs and parishioner brought many great side dishes and salads. The deserts were fantastic. I must point out the chocolate cake that almost put me in a coma. Thanks to all who attended to make this a special day.
One reminder, many of us go on protracted vacations in the summer and worship at other churches. However the expenses at Advent continue no matter the time of year. Please check your pledge and try to stay current so we can continue to meet the obligations of the church.
In this time of turmoil around the world let’s pray for peace and understanding!


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I haven’t been Walgreening much lately, but I had a $3 Register Reward to use so I stopped by while my husband was in town for the weekend and picked up a few deals.
Total OOP: $.42! and received $2 RR’s!
I was hoping they would have had some Huggies Wipes in stock by now, but alas, there were none. I have yet to take advantage of this deal so I hope to luck out and make it to one right after they restock. Maybe tomorrow!
Also, if you have a sweet tooth for good chocolate: I saw the Green & Black Organics Toffee chocolate bars were clearanced to $1.87.
Laurie – I just visited the Vocalpoint website to sign up, only to discover I already had, last October. I never get anything in the mail, any suggestions?
Jamie– vocalpoint will send you coupons in the mail, every month or two. There is almost always a "free" coupon for you, and 4 or 5 high value coupons "to share". In the last month I received the Rice Crispy Coupons, as well as some Bounce dryer bar coupons. It's definitely an awesome program!
I just joined Vocalpoint. . . but how does it work with getting the coupons?
hey guys! I just heard at "hip to save" that the code for the free collage print is working already (it should work till the 26th).
MLK & Broadway has tons of wipes, but they are $3.99! Not a good deal.


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Rasmussen has updated its electoral college map of how each of the 50 states should go in November.
It moves Tennessee into the "safely Republican" category but says that has no effect on the total. Including the "leaning states,"
Democrats [are]leading in states with 284 Electoral College Votes. Republicans are favored in states with 229 Votes.
Eight states with 97 Electoral Votes are either a pure Toss-Up or just slightly leaning to one party or the other. These are likely to be the early battleground states of Election 2008: Florida (27), Ohio (20), Virginia (13), Missouri (11), Colorado (9), Iowa (7), Nevada (5), and New Mexico (5).
Anyone want to weigh in on the significance or lack of significance of Rasmussen's new map?


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At the turn of the twentieth century, the oasis-like valley surrounding what is now Capitol Reef National Park’s visitor center was a remote community of settlers trying to start a new life. Those fewer than ten families who lived in the area for the better part of a century must have thought their little town of Fruita was heaven on earth. Their orchards prospered, and they grew sorghum, vegetables, and alfalfa. Capitol Reef became a National Monument in 1937, but visitors didn’t start arriving until the road to Fruita was paved in 1952. By the late 1960s, the last family had moved away, and in 1971, Richard Nixon made it a national park.
Capitol Reef is in the southern third of Utah, about 30 miles south of Interstate-70 as the crow flies, and centered east-west in the state. State Route 24 dips below I-70 and makes a loop through the park between the small towns of Torrey (10 miles from the visitor center to the west) and Hanksville (37 miles from the visitor center to the east) before heading back north to rejoin I-70. It’s a long and narrow park running north and south; most of the popular activities are centered around the Fruita area where SR-24 intersects the park, but the harder-to-reach sections of the park are worth the effort to seek out.
The closest other “Big Five” national parks are Bryce Canyon (120 miles to the southwest), and Arches (145 miles to the east). The drive between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, mostly on State Route 12, is a must-see National Scenic Byway, but it can be treacherous in winter months between Torrey and Boulder, Utah to the south due to snow in the mountains. Salt Lake City is 224 miles to the northwest, Las Vegas is 334 miles to the southwest, and Denver is 437 miles to the east.
The park is open every day of the year. Spring and Fall are the busiest times because of the mild temperatures during the day. These are our two favorite seasons to visit the park, but there is a trade-off for having temps in the 50s to 70s during the day: it can be frigid at night. A 20-25-degree difference between daytime highs and nighttime lows is common. The park closes the Gifford Homestead in the winter (generally November 1 through March 14), but otherwise, you can do most everything else in the park that’s available during the rest of the year.
The Gifford Homestead, at the center of the 200-acre Fruita Rural Historical District just south of the park’s visitor center, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and worth a quick visit. The renovated farmhouse is an example of how the settlers lived in the area in the early twentieth century. The Gifford family was the last to live in the park; they left for good in 1969. Park at the small lot by the farmhouse and walk south along the park road to get a photo of the barn with the red cliffs in the background. If you’re lucky, the horses in the pasture will position themselves next to the barn to give your picture the perfect pastoral touch.
Next to the farmhouse is a Natural History Association-managed gift shop. Generally, we don’t spend a lot of time in gift shops when there are so many amazing sights to see outdoors, but this one is different: they sell homemade fruit pies. While we love the drives and hikes in the park, buying pies at the gift shop ranks right at the top of our list of favorite things to do in Capitol Reef. Note: hike first, then eat pie.
The park maintains nineteen of the orchards that the Mormon settlers established in the park. Each year, visitors are allowed to pick fruit from the nearly 3,100 fruit trees. Cherries are the first crop ready for harvest; they can be picked in June. July is apricot month. Pears are ready in August and apples in September. We picked apples in two different orchards on our first visit; the deer were eating the ones that fell on the ground (and the ones Karen rolled in their direction). Check with the visitor center for information about which orchards are open for picking and be prepared to pay a small donation for any fruit you take with you.
There weren’t many families living in Fruita, yet the few that settled the area had lots of children, and they all needed to learn their “three-Rs.” In 1896, Elijah Cutler Behunin donated the land where the one-room Fruita Schoolhouse still stands. The structure is closed to visitors, but you can peek through the windows to get a glimpse of what it was like in the early twentieth century when a dozen or more restless kids spent their winter days—during the rest of the year they were working the farms. Just east of the visitor center on SR-24 is a small pullout on the north side of the road where you can park while checking out the schoolhouse.
Continue east on SR-24 a quarter of a mile, and you’ll find another pullout where you can park and walk a short distance to see excellent examples of ancient rock art. The petroglyphs at the end of the boardwalk were carved into the rock by Fremont and Ancestral Puebloan people who lived in the area from about 600 to 1300 A.D. The park has many other petroglyphs, although the park service often is reticent to disclose their locations in order to prevent vandalism. That said, whenever you are hiking in southern Utah, keep your eyes peeled; there’s always the possibility of stumbling across an ancient petroglyph.
The Scenic Drive south of the visitor center is one of the most beautiful drives in the national park system. We like to drive it in the afternoon when the angle of the sun is lower; that’s when the colors of the cliffs seem to be at their best. While admission to the rest of the park is free, they charge a $15 fee per car to drive the scenic road, well worth it in our opinion. Follow this link for a complete guide to the points of interest along the Scenic Drive.
If you’re looking for “stark landscapes and solitude,” consider a drive through the Cathedral District of the park north of State Route 24. A couple of miles east of the park’s eastern boundary on SR-24 is the turnoff onto Hartnet Road. Follow this road north, and it will eventually re-enter the park as it veers to the northwest. You’ll want to be driving a high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle for this route; shortly after leaving SR-24, you’ll have to ford the Fremont River.
Twenty-eight miles from SR-24, you’ll reach the Cathedral Valley Campground where you can turn north to make a loop back to SR-24 on Cathedral Road. If you decide to drive the Cathedral Road, be sure to take the short side trip to see the Temples of the Sun and Moon; a sign by the road marks the turn-off to these unique monoliths. Stop by the information desk at the visitor center before traveling into the backcountry. They’ll give you an up-to-date report on road conditions and provide you with a map of the area.
A couple more off-the-beaten-path options are the Notom-Bullfrog Road and The Burr Trail. You can combine these roads into an all-day driving loop that the park refers to as the Loop-the-Fold Tour. When the roads are dry, they’re passable in most passenger vehicles; when wet, forget about it even if you have four-wheel-drive. The rangers at the visitor center can advise you as to the loop’s condition; stop there first before attempting the drive.
The one thing we’ve learned from writing about our travels is that people don’t just want information, they want recommendations. Regarding hiking trails, this is particularly true. The dilemma is that everyone is different; a hike we enjoy might bore you to bits and vice versa. Therefore, we’ll give you both: descriptions of some of the trails we’ve enjoyed, and general information about the other trails in the park.
Rangers have the experience to match your skill and physical condition to a hike that you’ll enjoy and are capable of doing safely. We usually tell the ranger up front the length and difficulty level of a trail we’re looking for and how much time we have. This information helps them to come up with a recommendation more quickly.
No one knows the park and its trails better than the rangers who live and work there. They might have suggestions of trails you’re not familiar with that you should consider.
Most importantly, they know the current conditions in the park and the on the trails you’re considering. The most popular trail in the park might be a waste of your time to attempt if the bridge is washed out and you can’t get to its amazing destination. Also, they can suggest an alternative which could turn out to be better than your original idea.
Gooseneck Overlook – From the parking lot to the overlook is about a 500-foot walk, although there is a little bit of uphill to the path. The dramatic views from the overlook are of the canyon formed as Sulphur Creek meanders through the park, 800 feet below.
Sunset Point – This trailhead is at the same parking lot as the Goosenecks Overlook, and a .4-mile walk takes you to the place to capture a sunset photo in the park. Facing east, with your back to the sun, the cliffs in front of you will change colors before your eyes while the snow-capped tops of the Henry Mountains in the background provide a stunning contrast.
Grand Wash – Grand Wash is a 2.2-mile (one way), generally flat, scenic walk through a deep canyon. You can access the trail from either State Route 24 or from Grand Wash Road, which is a side-trip off the Scenic Drive.
Cassidy Arch – If you want more of a workout and some incredible views, take a detour off the Grand Wash, and climb the Cassidy Arch Trail 3.6 miles to Cassidy Arch. Those not afraid of heights can walk across the top of the arch and peer down into the valley some 600+ feet below.
Hickman Bridge – From the parking area for the petroglyph panel along SR-24, follow the Hickman Bridge Trail east for about a mile (plus 400 feet elevation gain) to view the 133-foot natural bridge.
At one time, bighorn sheep lived in the area that’s now Capitol Reef National Park but disappeared, presumably due to overhunting and disease. In the 1990s, the park reintroduced 40 bighorns from Canyonlands National Park. Today they can be seen in the high, rocky areas of the park south and east of the visitor center. Mountain lions also live in the park and prey on the sheep. Clinging to the steep, stony cliffs is a way for the sheep to keep safe from predators.
Mule deer are common in the Fruita area of the park. They browse for food in the valley and love to hang around the park’s orchards; late summer and fall is an excellent time for them to scavenge for fallen fruit.
Visitors rarely see rattlesnakes in the park, but when they do, it’s likely to be a species called the Midget Faded Rattlesnake. They might be small—usually less than two feet in length—but they are one of the most venomous snakes in North America. Gopher snakes are common in the park. They hiss and shake their tails like rattlers, have similar markings, yet are not venomous. Adult gopher snakes are large: often five to six feet long, which is an easy way to tell them apart from the midget rattlers. However, when in doubt, treat all snakes as potentially dangerous. Check with the visitor center before hiking in the park to get a more detailed description of the wildlife you might encounter in the park.
The only developed campsites in the park are in the Fruita Campgrounds. According to the park’s website: The Fruita Campground is… adjacent to the Fremont River and surrounded by historic orchards, this developed campground has 64 RV/tent sites and 7 walk-in tent sites. Each site has a picnic table and firepit (walk-in sites have a grill instead of a firepit), but no individual water, sewage, or electrical hookups. There is a RV dump and potable water fill station near the entrance to Loops A and B. Restrooms feature running water and flush toilets, but no showers. Accessible sites are located adjacent to restrooms.
The nightly fee is $20.00 ($10.00 for Golden Age/Senior Pass or Golden Access/Access Pass holders). Check-out time is 11:00 am. The Fruita Campground is open year-round. Campsites are reservable from March 1 – October 31. Visit www.recreation.gov to make a reservation. Reservations are accepted 6 months ahead of time. From November 1 – February 28, all campsites are first come, first served.
Primitive, no-fee campsites are also available at a couple of locations within the park: Cathedral Valley Campground and Cedar Mesa Campground. For a list of all the camping options in the park, follow this link.
From the visitor center, Capitol Reef Resort is the closest place to stay. It’s a few miles west of the park entrance on State Route 24. We’ve stayed there every time we’ve visited the park and have no complaints. Many of the rooms have views to the north of the beautiful red cliffs; late in the day, as the sun sinks, the cliffs glow. Torrey has a half dozen other hotels/motels to choose from.
In addition to having traditional motel-style rooms, the Broken Spur Inn has Conestoga Wagons—yes, wagons—in an adjacent parking lot that they’ve converted into sleeping quarters. The manager of the Inn showed us photos of their interiors and told us they are very popular in the summer. The wagons don’t have bathrooms, but there are restroom facilities next to the parking lot for guests to use. Basically, it’s a step up from camping; we may have to try one out on our next visit.
Thanks a bunch for all this info. We’re planning a May trip. Wonder if roads and trails at high altitudes will be snow free in May. This is last one of Big Five we haven’t visited. We’re READY.
May is a great time to visit southern Utah. Enjoy.
How many days did you stay there? We are planning a trip in May as well. Great information!
We’ve been there many times, but we only stay a day or two each visit. It depends on what you like to do. Driving the Burr Trail would take an entire day. The Scenic Drive, if you don’t get out and do hikes, is only a couple of hours. There are so many things to do in S. Utah, we find our selves doing one or two activities in Capitol Reef each visit then moving on. Hope this helps.