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Tired of living on campus, but don't want to be so far away that you have to drive to class?
Then Lighthouse Apartments are the perfect place for you to live!!
This is my first year at UNCW and I was extremely skeptical about living off campus. When I toured Lighthouse, however, my mind was set at ease. Thus far, Lighthouse has been an amazing place to live. They just opened up this past summer, so everything is pretty much brand new. The furniture that is included is extremely modern and the entire apartments themselves, have a very up to date vibe. One big thing I was concerned with was security, since my roommate and I are both female. Each apartment includes its own security system and you have the ability to change your preferences so that you will be alerted whenever the front or back door is opened. There have, however, been some maintenance problems, but the office is quick about getting you help in a timely manner. The rent is also seemingly high, but I think it is well worth it for all of the amenities that the complex has to offer.

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X-PERT is the most clinically and cost-effective structured education programme. Contact us for more information and costings. The beauty of X-PERT Health is the ease with which it can be integrated into any CCG or Trust with minimal fuss and disruption for maximum consumer benefit. As well as providing patient awareness, the programmes can be managed by our team.
Healthcare professionals, link workers and lay educators can attend our training to deliver the X-PERT Health programmes. NHS funding is now more diverse creating opportunities for influencers such as freelance personal coaches and dietitians to become advocates and promote the X-PERT Health programmes too so you may be employed by a licensed organisation or hold a freelance licence.
We provide all the information, tools and techniques necessary, however, it will help to have the basic knowledge, skills and understanding of pre-diabetes/diabetes to deliver the relevant programme and also be familiar with adult education principles. Recommended competencies to deliver different aspects of the programme can be found in the competency framework document.
Why Become An X-PERT Educator?
How Do I Become A Registered X-PERT Educator?
Contact us for more information and costings.
X-PERT Health will deliver the courses for your waiting list using our in-house educators, delivered in local venues at times suitable for your patients. Let us reduce your waiting list. We source and train the educators, we arrange local venues and we contact your waiting list and offer a course at suitable times. We aim to reach 85% of your waiting list and charge a fee per patient.
We can demonstrate an excellent return on investment with our structured education programmes. We will work with your organisation to tailor a package of services to meet the requirements of your community. X-PERT Health is the market leader in the provision of clinically and cost effective structured education for the prevention and management of diabetes. We have NICE compliant programmes for pre-diabetes, Type 2 and Type 1 diabetes. Contact us for a customised ROI report and business case.
Evidence Based: The X-PERT Diabetes Programmes are the most clinically effective structured education programmes fully evaluated with a randomised controlled trial demonstrating highly statistical significant reductions in blood glucose, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, body weight and waist circumference and an improvement in quality of life.

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text: Escape to the rainforest with Rae Ritchie's new collection "Pura Vida." Inspired by her travels to Central America, "Pura Vida;" embodies the sun, fun and lushness of our world's most colorful habitat. 100% cotton 44"/45"

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Beauty in people…Be it a subtle expression, gesture or how we look and touch one another.
Beauty in nature… Be it a majestic Elk in Yellowstone, a powerful Gorilla in Uganda, a sun setting over Lake Erie, or a lush, deeply scarlet Peony.
Beauty in meaningful work… Be it in the products we make, the services we deliver, or simply the effort behind a job well done.
Having lost several family members and friends I live with a sense of appreciation, truly believing that each day is a gift!


text: PCs slow down because registry errors resulted from day to day PC use. Over time these errors not only reduce system performance but become the source of unrelated error messages. Systerac Windows Fix detects these errors and fixes them! Get rid of: A computer slowed to a crawl, Hardware & Driver Malfunctions, System Crashes, Computer Freezes, A PC that takes forever to boot, Indecipherable Error Messages, etc...Award-winning program to fix Windows errors and optimize software performance. Systerac Windows Fix is an advanced product for Windows that can safely clean and repair problems with your Windows in a few simple mouse clicks!

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"In Poland the standards of living are not good. People live without a future."
Anna Podsiadlo , 29, a Polish immigrant to Britain.
Re: "In Poland the standards of living are not good. People live without a future."
It all depends on the person and place.
Ask the same to someone in Barnsley and they would give you the same answer.
A lot of people have a great quality of life there. Depends which part you are in.
I agree with her, no comparison with live for mr average in Poland and in the UK.
If you are Mr or Mrs Average then it probably is better to live in the UK. But if you have some money and ideas, Poland might be the place.
I could make tons more in Poland than here, Still ways yo make easy money in PL, but my daughters educatin is more important at the moment. Polish school, no way.
What's so different about Polish schools?
Wherever people are they always find reason to complain. This immigrant who complains about Poland also complains about England. I am sure.
"I could make tons more in Poland than here, Still ways yo make easy money in PL, but my daughters educatin is more important at the moment. Polish school, no way. "
I disagree with this comment. I believe that Polish schools are very good and I have no complaints with my two daughter's elementary school.

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Clean paint deep down with McKee's 37 Universal Clay and Universal Clay Lubricant!
If you’ve never used detailing clay or you’re looking for something new, we’ve got the deal for you! For a limited time, you can purchase the McKee's 37 Universal Detailing Clay Special. This kit includes a 4 ounce McKee's 37 Universal Detailing Clay Bar and a 16 oz. bottle of McKee's 37 Universal Clay Lubricant for a special low price of $22.99.
McKee's 37 Universal Detailing Clay is a special clay compound that safely and quickly removes contaminants that lie below the clear coat surface. Clay works by grabbing foreign particles and pulling them out of the clear coat as you rub the bar across the paint surface. Washing only removes surface contaminants, but your vehicle may still have microscopic particles embedded in the clear coat. These particles are hard to see individually, but together they can cause dull, rough patches that detract from the paint’s appearance. McKee's 37 Universal Detailing Clay will remove these contaminants and restore a glassy smooth finish to your vehicle. Once wax is applied, the paint will feel silky smooth and have a bright, glossy shimmer.
The Mango Breeze Microfiber Towel is super soft and clear coat safe. One side has a loop structure for cleaning and polishing; the other side is soft and fluffy to buff away waxes or quick detailers.
This kit is a bargain because the 4 ounce bar of clay is enough to clean 8-12 vehicles! Slice the bar into quarters – 2 oz. is all you need for 3-4 vehicles. Keep the rest of the bar stored in its case until you need it. The 16 oz. bottle of McKee's 37 Universal Detailing Clay is more than enough to keep all these vehicles well-lubricated throughout the clay process.
The perfect finish starts with perfectly clean paint! The McKee's 37 Universal Detailing Clay & Lube Combo will take your vehicle’s paint to a new level of clean for a price that’s hard to beat!
A total retail value of $30.98. Save $5.99!
I am currently working on my '16 STI which is Crystal White Metallic. The clay lubricant in this kit is good, and seems to last a while, but the clay included is horrible. It seems to be really stiff and chunky regardless of how long I kneed it. I resorted to sitting it in direct sun today to see if it would become more pliable but it didn't work.
I went ahead and tried to use it as much as I could but it just didn't seem to pick up any of the fine contaminants in the paint. I have never had this issue even with the products I purchased at local auto stores. Anyways, I swapped back to my Chemical Guys grey clay and it took everything thing off the paint really quickly.
Overall, I wouldn't waste my money on this kit again. Not only was the clay very stiff, it didn't want to pick up contaminants that were very visible. Plus, you only get one small bar in this kit as opposed to most of the other kits that come with double this amount.
I had never even heard of claying a vehicle. But, I was very happy with how it turned out. The surface was very rough prior to claying. It was like new smooth after claying.
ConsThe clay seemed to be a lot harder than it needed to be. But is still worked.
Purchased this as part of my first order from Autogeek. I was surprised that it came with a 32oz. Lubricant, clay bar was pretty nice as well, and it came with a plastic case which is good for storing it after detailing. Will surely buy again.
I have washed and waxed cars for years and never "clayed" before. Very simple as described on the lable. My cars are in good shape but the clay and lube cleaned them up more. I found the lube particularly useful for later on touch up polishing too, like bird mess and water spots just using a cloth not the clay.

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For my money, there's not a single piece of visual humor that can't be improved with the addition of a fart cloud. Tragically, "my money" comes to $38.11, meaning, I guess, that this observation doesn't amount to much. Quel dommage! That's French for "whatever will be, will be." It's a little-known fact, but just about every French quotation can be roughly translated as "whatever will be, will be."
May 29, 2008 by Walt Taylor.


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Equality is one of the key Quakers values and it is central to life at Sidcot.
During their time at Sidcot students learn to speak up for their own opinions and values, and to listen with interest to the views of others. In lessons and in school activities everyone is encouraged to contribute to discussion and debate: not taking over, not opting out.
In this way students develop an enthusiasm for collaboration and co-creating. Their fellow students are often people whose stories are very different from their own: people from different backgrounds, different countries, races and religions, and people with different abilities. In this rich social environment, students come to take pride in their individuality and to enjoy the individuality of others.
Through example and practical experience they learn about working together. They develop the skills needed to negotiate and to build teams. They learn what it means to have boundaries and structure in relationships and, in engaging with others whose reactions and feelings may be different from their own, they develop empathy and emotional intelligence.
Mutual respect is a hallmark of relationships across all ages in the community.


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What if, instead of spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on designer dogs, everyone in this country adopted pets that desperately need homes? What a wonderful world it would be.
Cindy Andrew has taken on the challenge of helping orphaned pets find their forever homes. Through her work with Heartland German Shepherd Rescue (HUGS), Cindy provides foster care for dogs while also volunteering in an administrative role by processing applications for prospective adoptive families. HUGS is a 501c3 nonprofit, launched in May of 2015, dedicated to saving and rehoming German Shepherds and German Shepherd mix dogs.
Fostering and application processing are only two of the roles required at HUGS. Among other things, volunteers also coordinate veterinary exams, they interview applicants and conduct background checks on prospective families.
Cindy fostered her first dog in February of this year and adopted one herself. Sissy came to Cindy’s home waiting for a family to find and accept her. “Sissy came from South Dakota running around on a reservation. Many of our dogs, including my current pups, came from there. Another volunteer group finds and traps the dogs, but they aren't able to find them homes. That's where we come in and make several trips to Valentine to save them. Without us, many of them would starve, or freeze to death.” Within two months, Cindy knew she couldn’t let Sissy go. Sissy’s story is one of many wherein innocent animals are found abandoned, dropped off at a shelter, or taken by police due to abuse or neglect. The more fortunate ones find their way to an agency like HUGS where people are willing to welcome them into their homes, care for them, and prepare them for their forever family. “We treat dogs like they are our kids. They are so well taken care of. We want the dogs placed in forever homes so we do everything possible to place the right dog in the right home so everyone will be happy,” she said.
Growing up around her grandpa’s German Shepherds, Cindy always had a love of dogs and was notorious for constantly bringing home strays. She’s also been known to stop in the middle of intersections to save dogs from traffic dangers. Naturally, she would eventually turn that love of dogs into a volunteer experience. Her career as a realtor with Nebraska Realty meshes well with her volunteer work as she spends time in both spaces helping others find homes. Though she began her career in television as a news reporter, Cindy found her true happiness and helpfulness in real estate. Cindy is proud of the progressive technology tools Nebraska Realty provides the agents, and at no charge. Speaking about Nebraska Realty owner, Andy Alloway, Cindy said, “Andy is a genuinely nice and caring person who treats all the agents here very well. With so many agents coming to us from other agencies, why would I go anywhere else?” Cindy commits a portion of her profits from each house sold to be donated to HUGS to help with caring for the dogs. She gives $200-$1,000 depending on the price of the home.

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Is anyone out there an expert on Mustang front ends? MacPherson Struts?
A McPhereson strut suspensions should be treated just like a SLA (dual A-arm) suspension with an infinitely long upper arm. This means a few things. The big thing is that wheels will gain positive camber as they go through roll. The next thing is that if your tire contact patch is not aligned with your king pin there will be a bending moment in the strut, which will cause unnecessary friction and not allow the strut to work properly.
If you would like to find your front roll center, instead of using your upper a-arm for a line you use a line perpendicular to your strut passing through the center of your strut upper mounting point.
Sound expert enough? If you have any more questions, just ask.
Hey 4cylinder.net.was reading the mail on this one as we run a 83 mustang, could you explain a little about the statement you made "The next thing is that if your tire contact patch is not aligned with your king pin there will be a bending moment in the strut, which will cause unnecessary friction and not allow the strut to work properly." more presise the part about the tire patch aligned with kingpin. I think I I see what your getting at but being new at this I would appreciate more info.
Sorry, I took so long to respond. The answer to your question isn't a simple one. The point at the tire you want to use is the point of the average of all the forces between the ground and the tire. This is very hard to determine, because it depends on the tires design. A fair estimate would be to use the geometric center of the contact patch between the ground and tire.
I was messing around with these numbers a little and when I did them the force was not eliminated, but minimized. It is still a large force, which shows a large weakness in this type of suspension. The best reference I have found for this sort of thing is Race Car Vehicle Dynamics (Milliken & Milliken). It isn't cheap, but well worth it if you truly want to know what is going on with an automobile. Plus the anecdotes are very interesting.


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There is perhaps no more iconic item of clothing than the Burberry trench coat. The internationally beloved staple piece has graced the closets of royalty, actors and artists for more than 100 years. In honor of this legacy, the brand created its Heritage collection, consisting of archival silhouettes and colors—all rendered in the famous rainproof garbadine invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879. Read on to find out all about these truly timeless classics. Then pray for rain.
The classic Westminster cut features a figure-flattering tapered waist and narrow sleeves which is ideal for lunch in Beverly Hills followed by a quick shopping trip. Might we suggest Burberry's new Rodeo Drive store?
Little Known Fact: Burberry's signature check lining dates back to 1920.
Step out for your next West Hollywood date night in coordinated Westminster styles. All Burberry trenches feature a traditional storm flap across the shoulders, ensuring rain doesn't roll down the back.
Little Known Fact: The coats were originally designed for the British military. The epaulettes denoted an officer's rank and remain a stylistic detail.
For a trip to the Brentwood Country Mart why not put your little one in a fitted-waist Sandringham trench coat that matches yours? The children's coat boasts the same belt and cuff straps as the adult version.
Little Known Fact: The back pleat was originally put in place 100 years ago to facilitate horseback riding.
The short Kensington style segues from the office to cocktails in Silverlake with the addition of a bold metallic Bloomsbury bag.
Little Known Fact: It takes a year of training to learn how to stitch the curved collar, the most intricate part of the trench's construction.
Meeting friends for dinner in Santa Monica? Opt for the black version of the ultra-flattering Westminster trench coat.
Little Known Fact: The cotton garbadine is cross-woven, ensuring it is breathable yet waterproof.


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Workers compensation insurance is a mystery to many. People with employees ask me from time to time whether they need workers compensation insurance. My reply is meant to catch their attention, “Not if you can afford to pay an employee’s medical expenses and lost wages… for life.” When an employee is injured on the job, workers compensation insurance pays their wages and medical expenses for as long as they are injured. Also, those that carry workers compensation insurance cannot be sued in civil court for on the job injuries. When your business carries workers compensation insurance, its benefits are the employees’ only option. A few years ago, a Texas worker lost a finger in a work-related accident. As his employer didn’t carry workers compensation insurance, the employee was allowed to sue in civil court. His silver-tongued lawyer had the jury in tears and won a $21 million dollar judgment… for a finger! Had the employer had workers compensation insurance, the claim would have paid medical expenses (about $2,000) plus $7,200 of indemnity. Plus, it’s likely there would have been no trial.
Workers compensation insurance premiums are a function of payroll and job functions. While rates can vary significantly from state to state, the following are reasonable bench marks. In-office only personnel pay less than 1% of payroll. Park Managers who are in and out of the office, typically pay slightly less than 2% of payroll. Sales personnel at retail centers typically pay a little more than 1% of payroll. Park and retail center maintenance/service personnel pay about 5% of payroll. Toter drivers will often pay 6% to 8% of payroll. If an employee does more than one function, they are rated as the most hazardous function. In addition, a company’s safety history matters. Those with good loss records get discounts, and vice versa.
When buying workers compensation insurance, you pay a “deposit” up front. This is an estimated premium based on what you project your coming twelve months of payroll to total. In almost every instance, the workers compensation insurance company will ask for your actual payroll after the policy period has concluded. If you underestimated, you’ll be billed for the difference. If you overestimated, you’ll receive a partial refund. If you misclassified employees, they’ll be reclassified and rated accordingly.
Home retailers in particular can have large workers compensation insurance audit bills due when they fail to require their subcontractors to show proof of workers compensation insurance. In these cases, the retailer’s insurance company presumes they acted as the insurance provider for the subcontractor’s employees. Therefore, they charge the retailer for this additional risk.
To prevent painful audits, take these three steps. First, require all your subcontractors to provide you with a “Certificate of Insurance” that evidences they have workers compensation insurance. Second, have the subcontractor sign a contract stating that his workers are not your employees and that he will be wholly responsible for all workers compensation obligations associated with his workers. This should include language that if he fails to do so, you can deduct the insurance cost from his contract (There is a model “Performance Agreement for Subcontractors” at www. in the “Forms” section for your use). Third, keep the above referenced documents in a safe convenient place. You’ll be thrilled you have them handy when your workers compensation auditor calls at year end.
By Kurt D. Kelley, J.D.

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text: The latest findings are sure to prompt concerns about a looming “digital skills crisis” in the UK. In 2016, an inquiry with the science and technology committee at the House of Commons emphasised the exigency of young people acquiring digital skills. The committee also predicted 90% of all future jobs will need digital skills.

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California employers expect to hire at a solid pace during the fourth quarter, according to surveys by the stafﬁng ﬁrm ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN).
Among the state’s employers surveyed, 25 percent plan to hire more workers from October through December. This number is offset by the 4 percent that plan to reduce payrolls, while 70 percent of employers expect to maintain current staff levels and 1 percent indicate they are not sure of their hiring plans. This yields a net employment outlook of 21 percent.
Manpower’s net employment outlook is derived by taking the percentage of employers anticipating an increase in hiring activity and subtracting from this the percentage of employers expecting a decrease in hiring activity.
• Bakersﬁeld Bakersﬁeld employers expect to hire at a “respectable” pace during Q4, says ManpowerGroup.
offset by the 5 percent that plan to reduce payrolls, while 72 percent of employers expect to maintain current staff levels and 2 percent indicate they are not sure of their hiring plans. This yields a net employment outlook of 16 percent.
• Fresno Fresno area employers expect to hire at a positive pace during the Fourth Quarter, says Manpower.
yields a net Employment Outlook of 14 percent.
• Stockton Stockton-Lodi MSA employers expect to hire at an active pace during Quarter 4 2018, according to ManpowerGroup.
Among employers surveyed, 26 percent plan to hire more employees from October through December. This number is offset by the 2 percent that plan to reduce payrolls, while 71 percent of employers expect to maintain current staff levels and 1 percent indicate they are not sure of their hiring plans. This yields a net employment outlook of 24 percent.
• Sacramento Employers in the metropolitan Sacramento area expect to hire at a solid pace during Quarter 4 2018, according to Manpower.
Among employers surveyed, 29 percent plan to hire more employees from October through December. This number is offset by the 6 percent that plan to reduce payrolls, while 64 percent of employers expect to maintain current staff levels and 1 percent indicate they are not sure of their hiring plans. This yields a net employment outlook of 23 percent.
Statewide, for the coming quarter, job prospects appear best in the following job categories: construction; durable goods manufacturing; nondurable goods manufacturing; transportation & utilities; wholesale & retail trade; information; ﬁnancial activities; professional & business services; education & health services; leisure & hospitality; other services and government.
Of the more than 11,500 employers surveyed in the United States, 22 percent expect to add to their workforces and 5 percent expect a decline in their payrolls during Quarter 4 2018. Seventy- one percent of employers anticipate making no change to staff levels and the remaining 2 percent of employers are undecided about their hiring plans.
When seasonal variations are removed from the data, the net employment outlook is +19 percent which is relatively stable compared to the Quarter 3 2018 Outlook, +18 percent.
About the surveys The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is conducted quarterly to measure employers’ intentions to increase or decrease the number of employees in their workforces during the next quarter. The United States results are based on interviews with 11,500+ employers located in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, which includes the largest 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas based on the number of business establishments. The mix of industries within the survey follows the North American Industry Classiﬁcation System Supersectors and is structured to be representative of the U.S. economy.

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[Pasadena, CA – March 19, 2013] Asset Network for Education Worldwide (ANEW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Burkhardt, managing director, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF), to its Board of Directors. As both a leader in sustainable practices in the commercial real estate field, and a valuable advocate for national non-profits and local charities regarding their real estate needs, Burkhardt’s appointment to the ANEW board is a natural choice.
“It’s an honor to be part of an organization that truly has found a way of ‘doing what’s right with what’s left’ regarding corporate surplus, and I look forward to working closely with Rose and the board members”, says Burkhardt.
In their collaborative relationship ANEW and NGKF enjoy the best of both worlds.


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Undergraduate choreographers and dancers at UC Irvine showcased their creativity, dedication and sheer talent last week during the Department of Dance’s annual performance of “Physical Graffiti” in the Claire Trevor Theater.
The show consisted of 13 different numbers and incorporated a wide variety of dance styles, ranging from classical ballet to modern and jazz. Under the artistic direction of Loretta Livingston, an award-winning contemporary choreographer, dancer and associate professor of dance at UCI, the show was choreographed entirely by undergraduate dance majors.
While each piece was superbly danced and choreographed, one of the main highlights of the show was “Return to Sender,” choreographed by Bret Yamanaka and performed by Yamanaka and Kaitlyn Nguyen. This piece expressed the narrative of a young couple in love during a time of war, and pulled at viewers’ heartstrings with emotional themes of love and loss. Opening with the song of “I Can’t Stop Loving You” by Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, Yamanaka entered the stage dressed in a military uniform and a letter in hand. Through beautiful, fluid contemporary movements, audience members could tell how much this character missed his significant other who was waiting back at home, and how he hoped this letter would ease some of the pains of being away.
The dance then shifted focus to Nguyen, who executed excellent technique as she danced to Ella Fitzgerald’s “I’ve Got a Crush on You,” and did a wonderful job of portraying a genuine, honest character. Yamanaka and Nguyen then danced a lovely sequence together, representing the happiness of a reunited couple and the pain of being torn apart again. The piece then ended on a somber note, with Nguyen receiving a troubling letter at the door, implying that her love was lost in the war. This piece was excellent for its incorporation of both a beautiful, heart-wrenching storyline, and flawless technique and movements.
Another memorable piece of the night was “BYOB,” choreographed by Andrew Hallenbeck and danced by Jamie Elster, Emily Guerard, Mikensie Johnson, Brooke Lester, Ashleigh Moss, Kezia Surjanto and Miku Yoshida. This number was entirely different from the preceding parts of the show, and opened up with a dancer entering the audience and calling out, “Who’s ready for the party?!” Many people raised and waved their hands until the dancer picked one male member from the audience. The guy followed the dancer and sat down in a chair on the stage. What followed next was an interactive re-creation of a stereotypical college party, complete with enactments of the types of people who usually attend these gatherings and the actions that take place. Through sharp, precise modern movements and occasional quips from the dancers, this number gained a lot of laughs from the audience and seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The other dances did not have such an apparent storyline, and instead focused on technique, leaving meaning and interpretation up to the viewer. Natalia Garcia’s piece “Isthmus” featured beautiful contemporary choreography to soothing music and the sound of rain. Irishia Hubbard’s “Blues Alley” closed the show with a fun jazz number that radiated with energy.
Regardless of the dance style of each piece, there is no doubt that “Physical Graffiti” provided an entertaining experience and a reminder of just how much talent exists within the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.


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The following excerpts are taken from the booklet entitled Unity in Australia and are found in a letter sent to the 1956 Adelaide Ecclesial Conference by Brethren John Carter and Cyril Cooper. Fellowship and unity are precious and should be preserved and striven for. It can only exist where there is unity of belief. The wise counsel in the following paragraphs is timeless and needs to be borne in mind at all times.
“We are in a highly privileged position by our knowledge of God’s revealed purpose. Many earnest religious people are in darkness concerning God’s truth. We owe our present position to the fact that, under God, Dr. Thomas was instrumental in reviving the gospel from the traditions in Christendom. Those traditions had held sway over the minds of men as the result of the corrupting influences of teachers who had overlaid the truth of God with human theories. Dr. Thomas went back to the Word of God and as the result of much study and discussion he found the Truth.
When we reflect on the fact that the Truth had been lost and darkness had overcome the light, we see the need for heeding the apostle’s counsel to hold fast that which has been wrought. We cannot read the epistles without feeling the sense of foreboding that pervades them and the history of the early centuries only too sadly shows how truly the Spirit had guided the apostle’s utterances. In our turn we have the responsibility of ‘guarding the deposit’, as Paul describes the Truth in his letter to Timothy, seeing that, like a deposit in a banker’s hands, it must be preserved without loss.
Published in Vol. 18, No. 4 of The Lampstand, printed July – August, 2012, and uploaded online April 15, 2016 .


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Hey try a soft reset by holding volume down + lock button until your phone vibrates/reboot itself. If this does not solve your problem try performing a hard reset. BACKUP all your important data before doing this. May I also know the OS version which you can check by going into phone settings/about/more information.
So I guess you don't use it while it's charging?


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World War II veterans, members of the 82nd Airborne, are being rounded together for “a, uh... reunion” -- as Roger (Henry Silva) so succinctly puts it to electrician and recently released convict, Tony (Richard Conte). Soon, Danny Ocean (Frank Sinatra) has collected ten of his men, also including Sam (Dean Martin), Josh (Sammy Davis, Jr.), Jimmy (Peter Lawford), Mushy (Joey Bishop), Vince (Buddy Lester), Curly (Richard Benedict), Peter (Norman Fell) and Jackson (Clem Harvey). Ocean finally explains that the “project” is a rather ambitious heist -- to knock off five Vegas casinos on New Year’s Eve, and each man walking away with one million dollars to fill his pockets.
Lewis Milestone’s Ocean’s 11 (1960) features all five members of the so-called “Rat Pack” -- Sinatra, Martin, Davis, Jr., Lawford and Bishop. The film also stars Angie Dickinson as the estranged Mrs. Ocean, Cesar Romero as the shady fiancé of Jimmy’s mother (Ilka Chase), and Russian actor Akim Tamiroff as Spyros Acebos, who helps Danny organize the caper. There are also a few cameos: George Raft as a casino owner, Shirley Maclaine as a woman who’s had a few too many (and is easily distracted by Martin’s character), and a hysterical Red Skelton as himself, who makes a scene when the casino refuses to take his check (since he has clearly hit his limit).
Ocean’s 11 is not memorable solely for the cast. It also emphasizes lively characters and an exceptional plot. Ostensibly dropped in the midst of a story already begun, the audience is immediately presented with a multitude of individuals, generally discussing a scheme of some sort (referred to as an operation, a picnic, etc.). Some of the men are looking for others, almost like a chase, which is fitting for viewers who may feel as if they’re trying to keep up with the little details they’ve been provided. The film is nearly halfway complete when Danny reveals what the men will be doing.
Many of Ocean’s eleven are highlighted, individualizing certain characters so that the gang doesn’t blur together as interchangeable thieves. Tony has lost touch with his wife and young son since he served time. He needs the money so that he can settle and hopefully reconnect with his son in military school; at the same time, Tony sees a doctor and receives distressing news. Similarly, Vince wants to get his wife out of a burlesque club, and Jimmy wishes to be independent of his wealthy mother. Their trade may be larceny, but these men are not ruled by greed. They face the same troubles and concerns as many other people. Danny loves his wife, Beatrice, but must acknowledge that they can no longer be together. Josh was forced to give up his dreams of playing baseball due to an injury sustained during the war. Strong, likable characters make the team construct all the more sound, and because they fought together as a team in World War II, it’s easy to overlook the fact that, in the very basic sense, they’re stealing money.
The performances from the entire cast are delightful. As much fun as it is to watch the men being recruited, it’s even more gratifying to watch the caper go down. The inevitable obstacles heighten the suspense, with Danny’s ex-girlfriend, Adele (Patrice Wymore), and Jimmy’s stepfather-to-be creating waves. Actor Silva was more popularly known for playing villains (e.g., John Frankenheimer’s 1962 The Manchurian Candidate -- with his Ocean’s 11 co-star, Sinatra -- and Steven Seagal’s debut, 1988’s Above the Law), and he is surprisingly charming as Roger. Romero might be best remembered as The Joker in the 1960s Batman TV series. Fell was known to television audiences as Mr. Roper in the successful series, Three’s Company (for which he won a Golden Globe in 1979), as well as its spin-off, The Ropers. He was also nominated for an Emmy for the 1976 mini-series Rich Man, Poor Man.
Milestone had twice won an Academy Award for Best Director, for 1927’s Two Arabian Knights (the very first year for the Academy Awards, the only time that the Best Director category was split into “comedy” and “drama” -- Milestone’s was the latter) and All Quiet on the Western Front (1930). He was also nominated for The Front Page (1931), and his 1939 Of Mice and Men was nominated for Best Picture. Actor Tamiroff was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and won a Golden Globe (at the Globes’ inaugural ceremony) for the 1943 film, For Whom the Bell Tolls. The same year as her cameo in this film, Maclaine starred in Billy Wilder’s The Apartment, for which the actress was nominated for an Academy Award and awarded a Golden Globe (and also won, for good measure, a BAFTA for Best Foreign Actress).
In 2001, Steven Soderbergh directed a stellar remake with a star-studded cast, including George Clooney as Danny Ocean, as well as Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and Don Cheadle. Though not as dramatically engaging as the original, it was an amusing and highly enjoyable affair, performing well at the box office. Two stars of the original, Silva and Dickinson, appear in cameos. Two rather bland and lamely titled (although successful) sequels invariably followed, Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007).
Marking its 50 year anniversary, Ocean’s 11 makes its Blu-ray debut today. The features, although all carryovers from the previous DVD release, are a treat: an audio commentary with Frank Sinatra, Jr. and Angie Dickinson, “Las Vegas Then and Now” map casino vignettes (focusing on each of the targeted casinos -- the Desert Inn, the Flamingo, the Riviera, the Sahara and the Sands), an excerpt from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson with Sinatra as guest host and Dickinson as star (and with a spoiler alert, as they discuss the film’s ending), and trailers. There’s also an Easter egg; just look for the extra pair of dice. The hi-def transfer is beautiful, with rich, bold colors and an immaculate soundtrack. For more information on this release, see the Warner Bros. Blu-ray site.
Warner Bros. provided a copy of this Blu-ray to Classic Film & TV Cafe. Photo stills courtesy of Warner Bros.
Sark, Wonderful review to one of my favorite films of the 60s. I watched again, when TCM had it on the other day. I loved the final shot of the film, when the eleven walk past the famous sign in front of the Sands hotel.... oops, I dont want to give away the ending.
Good review, Sark! I haven't seen this movie in years, and would like to again. I love Sinatra, and the Rat Pack always personified the Las Vegas I wanted to see. Now that it is family oriented with strollers everywhere, I'm not interested as much. Isn't it strange that pictures of the Rat Pack rarely include Joey Bishop?
Splendid review, Sark, of a 1960s cult classic (hey, it stars the Rat Pack!). As you know, I love movies where the plot requires someone to round up a team. For me, this is a great time capsule film that captures the "coolness" of the 1960s. I love that you highlighted some of the supporting players, such as Silva (who did indeed become typecast as a baddie) and Patrice Wymore (the last Mrs. Errol Flynn). The photos are great, especially the first one showing all 11. Another stellar job and also a great Christmas present recommendation for fans of the stars.
Excellent post, Sark, and I agree with you about Soderbergh's gifted remake followed by the flat sequels. Like Becky, I have often wondered why Joey Bishop was treated as an afterthought from discussions and photos of the Rat Pack. After reading your review, I want to revisit Milestone's work again. Bravo!
Sark, I've never seen the original, but I have seen Clooney's Ocean's 11. I have to say I rather favor him as Danny Ocean over Sinatra. If the original is as good as the remake (as you indicate) I might have to watch it.
good review..sark!! a fun pic..the original..i think the remake series is up to OCEANS 111 or ?...what always surprised me was LEWIS MILESTONE as director..he of OF MICE AND MEN & ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT!!..maybe THE FRONT PAGE was his warm-up???
Sark, enjoyed your review of one seriously iconic film of the early '60s , the definitive "rat pack" film. In those days there was nothing more cool...though that all changed within just a few years. I enjoyed Soderbergh's remake, but preferred 12 to 11 (except for Julia Roberts). Love Vincent Cassel (recently and currently hot in MESRINe and BLACK SWAN). 13 was fun if only for Pacino's (increasingly dependable) over the top turn.
As much as I hate to admit it, I haven't seen the original Ocean's 11 (I know, shame, shame). Saw the remake, which, frankly, I didn't care for (to me, it seemed as if "the gang [does] blur together as interchangeable thieves" in that one!) - But I love heist movies, and this sounds like a good one for summer - thanks for your excellent post.
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Although this site is targeted to supporters of folk traditions, Americana, and related /a>musical genres, we often come across - or write - articles on other sites that we think you would find interesting. For example, we have a sister site, SchoolOfTheRock.com that targets Worship and Contemporary Christian musicans, but some of the articles we wrote for that site might be of interest to any performing musician. To keep you from having to jump all over the internet, we'll copy such articles here if we can.
Musician or Wannabe? - Many folks who say they have a "dream" of being a professional musician are really just daydreamers. Do you have the drive, work ethic and commitment you need to distance yourself from the wannabes?
How to Give Guitar Lessons - A Humorous Look - Maybe you've tried teaching, or thought about it. This is one person's experience.
Did God Really Give Rock & Roll to You? - The background that every contemporary, folk, pop, rock, blues, jazz, or musical theatre musician should know.
Are You a "Brand Bigot"? - What do musicianship and name brand instruments have to do with each other? If you remove prejudice and bragging rights from the equation, not as much as you might think.
Are 6-String Banjos for Real?
A Brief History of Contemporary Christian Music - People prefer to hear the Gospel, come to Christ, serve Christ, and read their Bibles in their own language. Strange as it may seem to some folks, music itself is a language. In fact, to Baby Boomers and subsequent generations, music became "The language," the lingua franca through which they communicated all of the concepts, attitudes, dreams, and visions that they held most dear. Though this seems clear to many growing evangelical churches today, it wasn't always so. Read more.
Can you Worship the Lord on the Flutophone? - Worried about drums or guitars in church? Learn how all ?the major classes of musical instruments we use today . . . all descended from the 3000-year-old instruments mentioned in Psalm 150: brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion.? Read more.
CCM Artist links - A supplement to our article on the history of Contemporary Christian Music, including links to representative songs, artist websites, and historical references. Read more.
Creek Don't Rise? is operating as a part of Breakthrough Communications?, the communication company started by writer and musician Paul Race in 1995. We are not a non-profit agency, although Paul and other individuals affiliated with Creek Don't Rise? have worked with non-profit regional educational, musical, and theatrical organizations for many years.
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On-loan Wigan defender Donervon Daniels and top goalscorer Steven Davies are pushing to start Rochdale's home clash with Blackburn.
Daniels and Davies both came on in the closing stages of Dale's goalless draw against Southend last weekend and the latter will hope to replace skipper Ian Henderson, who saw red for a late challenge on Stephen Hendrie.
Full-back Joe Bunney, who sustained an injury in pre-season, could return to the matchday squad.
Bunney was left out of the trip to Essex but made a substitute appearance a fortnight ago against Shrewsbury.
Blackburn will give a late fitness test to Charlie Mulgrew.
The Rovers captain sustained an ankle injury on international duty with Scotland but it is hoped he could still be available to boss Tony Mowbray.
Darragh Lenihan (foot) has been ruled out for the long term due to a stress fracture, Ryan Nyambe (knee) also remains out, as does Scott Wharton (ankle), but Bradley Dack (hamstring) and Derrick Williams (groin) should both be fine.
Rovers, who did not have a league game last weekend due to international call-ups, will include deadline-day signings Rekeem Harper, Sam Hart and Paul Downing in their squad for the first time.

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There is a lot to take care of when you arrive in Denmark as an employee or job seeker - from paperwork and practical issues to questions about where to network with other interntionals and Danes.
International Community and the other organizations at International Citizen Service (ICS) aims to make the process as easy as possible by gathering the most important authorities in one place.
The ICS offers help with residence permits and registration certificates, tax card, social security number as well as with personal guidance on job seeking, Danish courses, the Danish tax system and more.
ICS is run by Work in Denmark in Aarhus.
The telephone is open Monday-Thursday 8:30-15:30 and Friday 8:30-15:00.
Summer closed in weeks 28, 29, 30.
Citizens from Aarhus, Viborg, Syddjurs, Struer, Horsens, Silkeborg, Ringkøbing Skjern, Randers, Odder, Norddjurs, Ikast-Brande, Favrskov, Herning, Skive, Skanderborg Municipality can visit International Citizen Service in Aarhus in order to have their CPR number and health card issued.
There are also ICS offices in Copenhagen, Odense and Aalborg. Visit www.icitizen.dk for more information, addresses, telephone and opening hours.
You can meet International Community at International Citizen Service. Here we will assist you with practical information on living and working in the Aarhus area, the Jutland region and Denmark. You will also get an introduction to our events, seminars and our weekly newsletter.
International Citizen Service is an initiative based on International Community's former One Stop Shop. This service was a cooperation between International Community and SKAT (the Danish tax agency), The Regional State Administration of Central Denmark and Citizens’ Services Aarhus. Together we initiated the first One Stop Shop service in Denmark including all three public partners.


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Dr. Bruce Sawhill will tell the story of chaos theory from the viewpoint of how the history of science influences and is influenced by the history of civilization and cannot be considered separately. In particular, why is chaos theory a relatively recent invention when in principle it could have been discovered in Newton’s time? The implications for modern day personal and business life will be discussed.
Dr. Bruce Sawhill received his PhD in theoretical physics from Stanford University in 1985. After a postdoc at the Max Planck Institut in Munich, he settled at the Santa Fe Institute from 1991-97 to study chaos and complexity science. In 1997 he co-founded the Bios Group, a complexity science consulting group formed to apply cutting edge science to business problems. In 2002 he co-founded DayJet Corp., the world’s first per-seat on-demand jet taxi service.


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In response to the surroundings of the Kasbah in Marrakech, Egle Jauncems and Schmitz work together to echo the rhythms of daily life in the Medina through their piece, Khobz.
The artists use daily newspapers to make their own versions of the Moroccan bread. Khobz is seen on nearly every street corner, whether in a shop, a cart on the pavement or carried by a child on a tray back from the communal bakeries. The installation provides a space for viewers to consider the relationship of this everyday object, which transverses both private a public spaces, with the walled city they are travelling in.
Using colour to reference the buildings’ exteriors, the artists create a dialogue between the walls of the city and the crusts of bread: a form of nutrition, a surrogate to the body, a marker of natural cycles and days, a tool, a treasured object.
This grass house is built using method inspired by traditional Native American techniques using typically British materials including wheat longstraw, hazel and willow with hand-dyed jute and leather joints. Inside hangs over 200 hand-cast and glazed earthenware tiles depicting ancestors and narratives of my family. Inside the piece visitors were invited to dance with each other.
I have always been obsessed with these handmade structures. Since I was about 12 years old I’ve had two books that were remnants of my parents’ involvement in the back to the land movement of the 1970’s. These were Handmade Houses: A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art and The American Indian Craft Book. These books have been hugely influential on all of my work as well as the ethos of my life. For this piece I wanted to create a space for this encounter, another world separate from the surrounding city of London. I wanted to create a space that was evocative of other places and transported the viewer as they stepped through the door. I wanted also to set myself a challenge to see if I could do it: building this structure, learning as a went, to test myself physically, to compare myself to the feat of my father and uncle in my own way. They cleared several acres of woods in north Idaho only using a two-man bucksaw, then built a log cabin only using hand tools, digging out the basement by hand and peeling all the logs they felled using a broad axe. It my own small way I wanted to relive some of this personal mythology, to play a certain role of self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Perhaps because of the year’s events, I wanted to channel some of this strength and solitude.
My first challenge with this piece was gathering materials. I had to go far and wide to get thatching straw, gather sticks and timber from the woods, leather, twine, axes, sledge hammers to construct it. I have learned a lot of new skills such as sharpening the ends of posts with an axe, splitting logs using a splitting wedge and wooden shims, weaving hazel, ceramic slip casting and glazing, making my own sewing patterns, sewing dresses, trousers and shirts, meeting with thatchers to learn how to sort the straw and tie it into stooks, learning about old record players and many other things.


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I made several Google searches for branerton letter sample, branerton letter example, etc. The only information I could find is that the IRS has Word macros for IRS employees to produce Branerton letter templates, a famous news organization sells a course to people who can afford to pay fees to learn how to litigate taxes and one worksheet is a Branerton letter sample, and a few dozen malicious hosting sites of viruses use a bunch of interesting keywords to draw traftic from Google searches to get tricked into downloading their malware.
Could someone please post a real sample of a Branerton letter for pro se’s to refer to when we need to send one?
Perhaps the burden of proof should be placed on the party related to (same owner as) the organization which is supposed to put postmarks on envelopes?
It’s just one more barrier to a taxpayer who’s trying yet again to find out the reason for a penalty, when the Settlement Officer asserts that no Notice of Deficiency was issued but the Settlement Officer still refuses to discuss the underlying reason for the assessment — that is, if there was actually an assessment. Sometimes it’s a barrier to a taxpayer who wasn’t actually assessed, when the Settlement Officer says by telephone that there was no assessment but the Settlement Officer’s supervisor signs a Notice of Determination stating that all requirements were verified.
Where the postmark is illegible, the taxpayer should be given the opportunity to prove the date of mailing, whether by mailing receipt or by forensic examiner of taxpayer’s own choosing. Skolski v. Commissioner, 351 F.2d 485 (3rd Cir. 1965).


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Roberto said Curley was told by then-grad assistant Mike McQueary about a shower incident in February 2001. Roberto said her client told the grand jury he concluded the incident was inappropriate, and not sexual, and that conclusion can't be prosecuted as a false statement.
Prosecutor Bruce Beemer said the attorneys' arguments were better suited for their closing arguments at trial and not for the hearing. He did not rebut the defense's argument about opinions.
But Beemer told the judge that there are three instances in Curley's grand jury testimony where he denies knowing anything about a 1998 Penn State police investigation into Sandusky showering with an 11-year-old boy.
Beemer also said there are instances in which Schultz said the 2001 incident was referred to child protective services officials.
The hearing was the first court date for the two Boalsburg men since their preliminary hearing in December, and this one focused on several pretrial motions, some filed months ago.
There were no arguments about a motion to quash the failure to report abuse charge, which is a summary offense. That will be addressed at a future hearing because the prosecution filed Wednesday what Roberto called an argument at the "11th hour" about the statute of limitations.
According to the prosecution's filing, they argue the failure to report should not be dropped because law provides for it to be considered a continuing offense. Roberto contested after the hearing this morning that the law does not allow that.
The defense attorneys told the judge that they want the prosecution to turn over all of their investigation notes to see the evolution of the investigation. They said that could be important in seeing what witnesses, like McQueary, told police over the course of their multiple interviews.
The attorneys are also seeking more specific information about the alleged false statements, but Beemer told the judge the prosecution has provided information that's specific enough.
Curley and Schultz are charged with lying to the grand jury investigating Jerry Sandusky, who has since been convicted of child sexual abuse.
Curley is on administrative leave from his job as athletic director, while Schultz resigned as the senior vice president for finance and business in November.
Both men have maintained that they are innocent.

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text: By Jon Gales -- News wires were buzzing around the globe Monday about the Motorola E1060 being the first Motorola phone to come with iTunes, but it has now been confirmed to MobileTracker that the E1060 is not the long-awaited iTunes phone. Read our extended report below. While iTunes, the popular music jukebox software from Apple, was not mentioned in Motorola's E1060 announcement, major news organizations rolled with the iTunes story Monday afternoon (MobileTracker also reported this story based on information contained in various reports, including Reuters). Quoting Reuters: bq. The E1060 model which is aimed at music afficianados and which will feature iTunes Music Player of which Motorola said last year will become the default music player on Motorola handsets. The Reuters story set off wide-spread speculation across the web, especially on Macintosh and iPod enthusiast sites. A Motorola spokesperson noted to MobileTracker in an email early Wednesday morning that while iTunes was shown off with the E1060, this was a special case meant just for the demonstration. "E1060 was used to demonstate iTunes client; however, it is not our iTunes product." Rich Brome, who is on site at the 3GSM conference in Cannes, also confirmed in an email early Wednesday that iTunes is not on the E1060. Update: Rich notes on his site that the real iPhone will be announced in about a month (see end of article for CTIA info) and will ship in Q2. At the same time Motorola will announce the ROKR which should include a hard drive. In an Apple-like fashion, Motorola is keeping the first iTunes enabled phone under very close wraps. While Motorola wanted to show off the software, it appears the company wanted to keep the device secret. CTIA Wireless 2005 has been pointed to several times as a likely announcement date for the first iTunes phone. The conference takes place this year March 14-16th in New Orleans, LA.


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For the past six years, my primary career emphasis has been service. Secondary emphases have been teaching and research. I transitioned to a career emphasis of service after doing mostly clinical research for over ten years. I discovered that I missed providing clinical care in general and assessment and treatment of Substance Use Disordered (SUD) patients in particular. I therefore changed my career trajectory to make better use of my clinical skills while continuing to use insights from my research experience. A career goal is to provide and continually improve effective treatments to SUD patients in the Veteran?s Health Care System. My recently completed implementation science research and ongoing teaching are designed to improve delivery of effective SUD treatment within the VA while training prescribers and other healthcare providers to effectively treat this population.
In preparation for my career path in Addiction Psychiatry, I earned undergraduate degrees in Biology and Zoology (graduating Phi Beta Kappa) and a medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I chose Psychiatry because for me this medical specialty was the most interesting and rewarding. After my father died from alcohol-related health problems when I was a young teen, I asked myself how I could make a difference by preventing and treating Alcohol Use Disorders. Through my graduate medical training, I have found that the best psychiatric care requires a developmental focus. This realization led to Adult Psychiatry training followed by Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry training, after which I obtained board certification in each of those specialties.
For the past six years most of my efforts have been as Medical Director of the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program (STVHCS SATP). I ensure that Substance-Use-Disordered (SUD) Veterans who are admitted to SATP (residential and outpatient services), are medically and psychiatrically stable at admission to our specialty programs. My daily clinical work includes doing psychiatric admissions, consults, and follow-up visits for SUD patients. This clinical care is delivered within a continuum of care that includes inpatient, residential and outpatient services. My clinical and administrative responsibilities include facilitating and coordinating interdisciplinary inpatient and outpatient treatment planning and delivery of care. Our team works hard to increase Veterans? access to SATP services, and we promote continuity and transitions in care to other Mental Health programs. I also have leadership responsibilities to help coordinate care to ensure SUD Veterans have access to ongoing primary care. I have clinical and administrative oversight responsibilities for all prescribers at SATP, including two physician assistants and an adult psychiatrist.
My love for teaching and mentoring has grown throughout my career and has led to training clinician-researchers to better assess and treat SUD populations. For the past three years, I have served as Co-Director of the VA Office of Academic Affairs sponsored STVHCS Advanced Fellowship in Addiction Treatment. This Advanced Fellowship is designed to produce clinician-researchers in Addictions Treatment. I have had major leadership and teaching roles in local curricula development for the Fellowship, as well as administrative responsibilities for recruiting, evaluating and mentoring Advanced Fellows. In addition, I teach, precept, and mentor Psychiatry residents from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and other trainees, many of whom rotate through our SATP. Some of these Psychiatry residents have career interests in Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry.
My primary research and quality improvement interests focus on improved access to and transitions between SATP levels of care. Prior to becoming Medical Director of STVHCS SATP, my training prepared me for a clinician-scientist career studying adolescent and adult populations who have or are developing substance use disorders. I have been the recipient of a Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) examining developmental trajectories of children of substance-use disordered parents who are at high risk for developing substance use disorders. I have been Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on clinical and prospective cohort studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), examining relationships among impulsivity, substance use disorders, and suicidal behavior in adolescents and adults. I have research experience in conducting clinical trials in SUD adolescents and adults. For the past several years, I have been doing quality improvement coaching using collaborative care models in primary care settings designed to increase prescribing rates of medications to treat Veterans with Alcohol Use Disorders.
- I am currently Site-PI for a VA funded multi-site study designed to do Screening, Brief Interventions, and increase capacity of primary care prescribers to treat Veterans Alcohol Use Disorder in primary care.
Developed local curricula and didactics for Advanced Fellows in Addictions Treatment; Topics include: twice monthly readings in Addiction Medicine (6 months duration, twice monthly for 12 sessions, 1 hour each session), and Implementation Science (6 weeks duration, meeting every other week, 1 hour session) with focus on practice facilitation in Primary care. Initial preparation: 20 hours for each topic; updates take about 10 hours each year.
Didactics on assessment and treatment of opioid use disorders; Screening, Brief Interventions, and Referral for Treatment; Case material for assessment and treatment of dual diagnosed patient (SUD and severe non-SUD psychiatric disorders); Lectures occur on each Fall and Spring. I currently teach 5 lectures, across Psychiatry PG1 and 2 SUD lecture series. Individual lectures are 30-60 minutes. Initial preparation time: 4-5 hours per lecture.
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Hagedorn HJ, Brown R, Dawes M, Dieperink E, Myrick DH, Oliva EM, Wagner TH, Wisdom JP, Harris AL. Enhancing access to alcohol use disorder pharmacotherapy and treatment in primary care settings: ADaPT-PC Implement Sci 2016 May;.
Ling W, Hillhouse MP, Saxon AJ, Mooney LJ, Thomas CM, Ang A, Matthews AG, Hasson A, Annon J, Sparenborg S, Liu DS, McCormack J, Church S, Swafford W, Drexler K, Schuman C, Ross S, Wiest K, Korthuis PT, Lawson W, Brigham GS, Knox PC, Dawes M. Rotrosen J. Buprenorphine plus naloxone for the treatment of cocaine dependence: the Cocaine Use Reduction with Buprenorphine (CURB) study Addiction 2016 Jan;:1416-1427.
Acheson A, Ray KL, Hines CS, Li K, Dawes MA, Mathias CW, Dougherty DM, Laird AR. Functional activation and effective connectivity difference in adolescent marijuana users performing a simulated gambling task J Addict 2015 Jan;78310:1-11.
Mathias CW, Blumenthal TD, Dawes MA, Liguori A, Richard DM, Bray BB, Tong W, Dougherty DM. Failure to sustain prepulse inhibition in adolescent marijuana users Drug and Alcohol Dependence 2011 Jan;116:110-116.
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Grant Detail The purpose of this study is to finalize development of a multi-faceted intervention to increase use of alcohol dependence pharmacotherapy in VHA primary care and to test the finalized intervention at three VHA facilities. The intervention includes patient and provider education, audit and feedback, and internal and external facilitation. Participants include primary care providers, substance use disorders specialty care providers, primary care mental health integration providers, and Veterans. Note: Total award: $719,467 across three sites; local funds: $69,403.


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The Mets have more competition in their managerial search.
John Farrell’s ouster as Red Sox manager on Wednesday has left a high-profile opening in Boston that may include the pursuit of Brad Ausmus or Alex Cora, both of whom have attracted the attention of Mets officials.
The Mets recently reached out to Ausmus regarding their opening, and Cora has been among a group of potential candidates for the vacancy created by Terry Collins’ recent resignation. Team officials have begun interviews, according to a source, but are not publicly acknowledging the names of the candidates.
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told The Post earlier this week he expects to interview a “half-dozen or so” individuals for the vacancy. Robin Ventura, Joe McEwing, Kevin Long, Bob Geren, Chip Hale and Sandy Alomar Jr. are among the other known potential candidates.
Farrell likely will not be considered for the Mets’ opening, according to a source. But the Mets have discussed Joe Girardi, who is unsigned beyond this season. Though the Mets expect Girardi back with the Yankees, team officials are keeping surveillance on the situation in the event Girardi’s decade-long tenure in the Bronx concludes. Alderson, according to a source, would be open to the idea of Girardi, who fits the GM’s criteria of presenting strong leadership skills.
Ausmus, a Cheshire, Conn., native was fired as Tigers manager last month after four seasons in the position. The Tigers finished 64-98 in 2017 for a third straight season removed from the playoffs.
Ausmus could be the favorite in Boston because of his ties to the team’s president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, who hired Ausmus with the Tigers.
But Cora’s name has also been floated in Boston as a potential replacement for Farrell. Cora, the Astros bench coach, could also be a candidate for the openings in Detroit and Philadelphia.
Long, currently the Mets hitting coach, is highly regarded within the organization for his communication skills and the relationships he’s built in the clubhouse. Though Long has never managed above the Single-A level, team officials see him as capable of making the leap.
Geren spent four seasons as the Mets bench coach before spending the last two seasons in the same capacity with the Dodgers. Team officials were high on Geren during his Mets tenure — he has a firm grasp of analytics — and his last two seasons in a winning culture with the Dodgers has only enhanced his credentials.


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3 Hair Trends That Are Huge In L.A.
A funny thing happened when we checked in with L.A.'s top hairstylists for their 2017 trend picks: Everyone was on the same page, listing almost exactly the same three styles — the mid-length chop, bangs of all varieties, and blunt-yet-textured ends.
But don't assume we'll all end up looking like clones — these three looks were made to be tailored to each individual. And when they are, they're damn flattering and beyond cool.
L.A. may house Hollywood, but these rising looks couldn't be further from some of the more dramatic trends taking over the entertainment industry right now (we're talking Cher-inspired lengths, the celeb-favorite '70s shag, and wigs on wing on wigs). Translation: Rejoice, because the IRL-friendly trends ahead truly are made for in-the-know locals, or just anyone who wants to pretend they're living in La La Land.
The top three styles to take the West Coast, as picked by the pros, ahead.
This story was originally published on January 17, 2017.


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Take on Thanksgiving Day with a Turkey Trot!
As fall and winter approach, it will get more and more difficult to roll out of your warm bed and go for a morning run. The end of the year brings blustery winds and cold temperatures for many of us, but on Thanksgiving Day, a Turkey Trot is a great way to work up an appetite and contribute to a good cause.
The Turkey Trot is an event that’s older than the Boston Marathon. It’s also fun for the entire family since many Turkey Trots include kids races and the option to run or walk.
With three options to choose from, there’s something for everyone with this Turkey Trot event! You can choose a one-mile family fun run, traditional 5K or even a 5-mile race. Proceeds from the event help support efforts to provide food security and healthy options to those in need throughout Pittsburgh.
This one began 40 years ago and is still going strong, kicking off in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Race options include a 5K and 8K as well as a Youth 5K (under 17 years old) and Plymouth Rock Ramble (2-12 years old). You’re also more than welcome to wear a Thanksgiving-inspired costume.
Sign up soon for this one because registration closes once they reach 11,000 participants – it’s popular! You can sign yourself (or your children) up for an 8K, 5K, one-mile or 26.2-yard Trot Trot. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can take on the Tuff Turkey Challenge by running both the 8K and 5K. If you’re feeling fun and goofy, make sure you participate in the costume contest! A portion of proceeds from the race support local charities.
This four-mile run/walk draws more than 20,000 participants to Washington Park, and you have the opportunity to register as an individual or as a team. There is also a Quarter-Mile Family Fun-Run that takes place around Grasmere Lake. The first 9,500 registrants will receive a t-shirt, so sign up early! All proceeds support education, health and financial stability for people living in Metro Denver.
Offering a five-mile race and kids’ half mile, the NOAC Turkey Day Race is a 100+ year-old tradition in New Orleans. The races take place in and around City Park, finishing at Tad Gormley Stadium. Proceeds from the event benefit Spina Bifida of Greater New Orleans, which provides support to individuals born with spina bifida.


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Flowerflow is a grower led marketing company and subsidiary of the Vegpro Group. Established in 1979 we are the second largest fresh cut flower grower in the world, producing over 365 million stems annually between our two operations in Ethiopia and Kenya.
We pride ourselves on our ability to source from ethical and sustainable farming centres globally through our network of partners who in total produce in excess of 1 billion stems a year.
Flowers make the world a better place and FlowerFlow aims to do so too. We take corporate social responsibility and being true World Citizen very seriously to the point it is part of our company values and feature of every new employee induction program. In fact, through our internal programs where we feed all our 10,000 staff daily along with provision of services through our Fairtrade program. Protecting our environment is also at the forefront of our business where up to 70% of our water is recycled through hydroponic systems and treated.
We at Flowerflow aim to be the largest, most ethical importer and wholesaler of fresh cut flowers in the Asia Pacific Region through strong partnerships with our select client base.


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Here are sure-fire ways to make your space look like a million-dollar property.
Every once in a while, you dream of having a home with grandiose interior design. You’d want to make your home look rich— the problem is, you don’t have millions of Singapore dollars to spare to make that big renovation.
1. Adorn your walls with large-scale art.
Art makes a big impact in your home. By incorporating a huge artwork on your wall, you can make it look like as if you’ve spent a huge sum of money to decorate your space. A big painting that spans all the way across the wall and all the way to the ceiling attracts the attention of guests and creates a good focal point in every home. Be wary though in choosing the right kind of artwork. Large florals and geometric patterns usually create a better impression than picturesque scenes.
When you decorate your home, always remember the rule of threes. Anything that comes in threes look more well put together and satisfying. Grouping your decorations in three will make your space organised, thus looking expensive.
Focus on your shelves, coffee tables, consoles, and counters. Stack your books horizontally and vertically, and layer in other accessories to create vignettes. You can also display objects that complement and contrast each other. Consider symmetry by having a balanced display in every room. These might be simple things, but these will add big impact to your home.
4. Pick a palette and use it religiously.
A unified look is brought by sticking to your chosen colour palette for your home. One by one, you can add complementing pieces that will look perfect when placed side by side your colour choice.
5. Light up your space.
Make sure that natural lighting and source lighting will fill your space. Do not allow dark corners to overpower your posh pieces of furniture. You can use statement lighting to make your space look more fab and stylish.
Contrary to popular beliefs, all you need to do to have a luxurious-looking home is to simplify your styling. While it is true that spending more will give you the most chic and expensive look, giving your decorations a space to breathe will allow them to stand out in each room. Nothing looks more elegant than a home that's well put together.


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Products engineered at Luxus' state of the art Technical Centre in Louth are able to satisfy the growing regulatory demands for higher recycled content and sustainability.
The company is, therefore, well placed to help construction specifiers for example, to meet future regulation as the EU begins to consider the use of recycled materials for the manufacture of plastic piping systems for the construction market.
An EU CEN/TC155 business plan states: "There are clear advantages from an environmental viewpoint in being able to utilise recycled plastic materials compared with using virgin materials."
Luxus Managing Director Peter Atterby commented: "We welcome this stance since as it recognises the advances made in thermoplastic engineering in recent years to positively contribute to the development of highly sustainable innovatory products for construction projects – in this instance the polymer used to manufacture attenuation systems.
"In fact our sustainable polymer development is so advanced that we are actually developing [a product that is] able to satisfy future legislative requirements before the work of the committee is completed - and it goes on to create a CEN standard in the next few years.
"We’ve been helping construction industry specifiers for many years now as they have aimed to replace traditional concrete piping products with plastic alternatives that are lighter, more flexible and yet tougher - and of course more sustainable thanks to their recycled content.
"To achieve this we have invested heavily in our research facility to offer high quality products without any compromise in performance. So specifiers can deliver compliant, sustainable and cost effective solutions for each new project."
The Luxus' portfolio of recycled engineering compounds meet agreed ISO specifications and key performance parameters such as melt flow, impact, tensile strength, modulus, HDT and Vicat can be engineered into the materials to meet client specifications.


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In my POV when SLE12 is released. I don't need it now.
The same applies to my needs.
globally. To guarantee that all repos are in same "shape"
How I see it, we should make sure that such a branch contains everything that made it to SLE 12, but nothing more. I've seen in the past, that branch did not contain everything or contained more commits than got to a particular product.


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Laguna is known for a relaxed dining experience where warm gracious service is expected. Indulge in generous portions - from sizzling fajitas to specially made tacos. Experience a taste of traditional mexican cuisine at the home of the Hoschton Burrito!
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Think you can finish it? If you do - we'll put your picture up on Laguna's Facebook page and in our restaurant as a Hoschton Burrito Conqueror!

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It’s possible you’ve never heard of glutathione despite its killer list of good-for-you perks. Maybe that’s just because the word is really hard to say (pronounced gloo-tuh-thahy-ohn, by the way) or because it’s skipped over sometimes all together. But the reality is that it’s a serious, not-to-be-missed powerhouse with benefits anyone can appreciate. We like to think of it as the queen bee of antioxidants but you may also hear it referred to as the ‘mother of all antioxidants.’ Check out these top glutathione benefits to learn why you should care about it.
Glutathione has incredible anti-aging properties. As we get older, the glutathione our body produces naturally decreases. So you definitely want to make sure you’re getting enough to take advantage of these incredible anti-aging benefits. And just think of all the extra storage space you’ll have in the bathroom after you ditch the fancy face creams and serums.
Don’t assume this one is important only if you’re an avid gym-goer. Strength and endurance will help you do everything from carrying heavy grocery bags with ease to keeping up with your kids (and their excessive bouts of energy!) Research has demonstrated that increased glutathione levels can result in decreased muscle damage and increased strength and endurance. Plus it can shift your metabolism from fat production (yuck!) to muscle development. Bet that last part made you perk up.
Glutathione is a natural detoxifier of all kinds of bad things like toxins and chemicals. It can also help prevent oxidative stress and trap free radicals that may otherwise cause DNA damage. By the way, if you’re wondering how all those chemicals got there in the first place, you can blame processed foods as one source. Like you really needed another reason to cut back on junk food though.
Just in case its anti-aging effects weren’t enough, the benefits of glutathione for your skin keep on going. It helps minimize the souvenirs from adolescence (read: acne scars), brightens your complexion, and minimizes dark spots. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be nixing your foundation soon. Or switching from medium to light coverage. Every girl knows the confidence that comes with clear, beautiful skin is priceless.
If regular massages are getting too pricey, you’re in luck. One of the top benefits of glutathione includes stress reduction, so those overwhelming work days may start feeling a little easier (even if they’re not) if you’re getting enough. Plus you’ll be able to relax and unwind at home with a glass of vino that much faster.
Dying to get your hands on some glutathione now? It’s easier than you may think. Just follow these strategies and you’ll be a-okay.
This can be your excuse for buying those cute capri leggings and tank you’ve had your eye on. One study suggests that exercise can increase your glutathione levels. It was found that a combination program of weight training and cardio was the most effective, so head on over to the free weights at the gym after hitting the elliptical. You’d be surprised how much you can do with some kettlebells or dumbbells.
If maintaining a healthy diet isn’t on your to-do list, now’s the time to add it. The good news is that many foods contain glutathione naturally. Fruits and vegetables like broccoli, squash, peppers, apples, and peaches are just a few to make the list. It’s also found in eggs and dairy products. So stick to the perimeter of the supermarket the next time you go shopping. You’ll avoid all of the processed junk that way too.
Glutathione is also available in supplement form. If you decide to go this route, look for liposomal glutathione because it’s in its most potent form that way. You can mix it with water (hello hydration!) or put it in a smoothie. Plus, there’s nothing to think about because you’ve got a bottle of the good stuff just waiting for you to drink up.

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The next time you’re looking for an easy to get to escape from the city, be sure to check out Rowena’s Inn located about 1.5 to 2 hours from Vancouver in Harrison Hills. With 160 acres of sprawling grounds to explore, this historic waterfront bed and breakfast takes you back in time from the moment you approach the English-style manor‘s entrance-way.
We recently had the chance to escape the office ourselves, and headed out to Rowena’s Inn for some serious chill time. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by the Inn’s owner, Betty Ann Faulkner, whose parents (Charles and Rowena Pretty) built the estate in the early 1900s. After checking into our own private cabin overlooking the landscape, we headed to the main manor for a tour of the estate.
It’s undeniably apparent how passionate Betty Ann is about Rowena’s Inn (no doubt more-so given she was actually born on the property). She gave us our own private history lesson, sharing tales about the architecture and artifacts collected over the years. Sparing no detail in her storytelling, we had fun learning about the various special events that had taken place at the inn and what life was like during the inn’s early days as a summer home.
Though guests can opt to stay in the inn’s main house (which has a few more modern touches and technology like Wi-Fi and HDTVs), we actually enjoyed the peace and quiet afforded us by our luxury cabin – outfitted with all the comforts you need to get cozy for a weekend.
Whether it be lounging before the huge fireplace with a book, sitting outside overseeing the action, or plunking into the Jacuzzi tub with a glass of local wine in hand, time simply slows down here… in a good way.
Breakfast was found at Rowena Inn’s in-house restaurant, River’s Edge. The menu is packed with traditional and west coast fare made with locally-sourced ingredients. We ordered up a healthy dose of hash browns, sausages, bacon, eggs, the Get Golf’n Sandwich, juice and freshly brewed coffee (to fuel us up for a day of exploring ahead).
Though we were offered the opportunity to golf at the resort’s Sandpiper Golf Course the following day, we opted to lounge around the pool and catch some rays before heading out for a leisurely walk along local trails.
The following day, it was back to reality… but not before stopping in at the Harrison Hot Springs for a dip in the resort’s hot spring pools before cruising our way back to a busy work week ahead.
If you’re in search of a quick getaway this summer, be sure to book in a stay at Rowena’s Inn and let life slow down for some serious recharging. Visit them online for more details.
Photos by Fetching Image Photography.
Will you be taking a trip to Rowena’s Inn soon? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @ViewTheVibe.


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This is a fascinating little pin (c.1930’s ?) made from an early plastic. Who made this and why I haven’t a clue. Its shape reminds me of a school achievement medal and maybe it was a creative alternative to the dunce cap. Dotty is short for Dorothy and also means crazy or eccentric, derived from the word dotard that means a person, especially an old person, exhibiting a decline in mental faculties; a weak-minded or foolish old person. I’d hate to think it was an identifier at the old folks home! By the look of the face on this pin I think the person had crazy in mind.
Artist Yayoi Kusama, the Polka Dot Princess, known for her lavish use of dots voluntarily admitted herself to a psychiatric institution in 1977. “Kusama, now 84, has said she realized from childhood she had a mental disorder. Yet in art she found, if not a cure, then the means to “treat” her obsessive-compulsive condition. Everywhere, she saw polka dots: on furniture, in the environment around her, even on her own skin.” On the Health Forum website people are describing a condition that may have been Kusama’s, young children seeing colored dots on things. There is no mention mental illness but one child sounds like she could be. So dotty has nothing to do with dots, though dots might make you dotty. I have to use the word crazy to describe Yayoi Kusama’s environments but in a good way, like Crazy! Wow! Love it!

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The smart UV sensor comes with a LCD screen that shows the intensity of radiation, with 0-2 being low, 3-5 medium, 6-7 high, 8-10 very high, and 11-25 being extreme. It saves the UV intensity levels and transmits it to the base unit or the central controller of your home automation system, so that you can intelligently adjust your home to the detected UV radiation level. For example, you can automatically turn on your blinds and shades, when there's too much radiation, so that you can prevent UV damage in your home.
The wireless sensor is battery-powered and comes with a stand for easy and convenient positioning on the floor or on the table/wall. It also comes with a low battery indicator, so that you can swap your batteries on time.


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I think another hiker is missing... temperatures are more amenable so hopefully a happy ending.
Gosh, thank goodness this turned out well.
A 20-foot fall sounds pretty bad. I wonder if he was scrambling, or if a dry waterfall surprised him. JT isn't someplace where I venture off the flats if I'm all by myself. Just having another person around makes me more cautious actually, not less. I feel responsible for the safety of my companion.
What rubbish reporting is this?
His wife, Patti, reported him missing and traveled to Joshua Tree, where a massive search was mounted. Park spokesman George Land said Hanks’ truck was found at the Maze Loop trail, near where two other missing hikers were recently found dead after their vehicle plunged down a cliff, trapping them and seriously injuring one. The couple died of an apparent murder-suicide after searchers failed to find them and they ran out of food.
Insane, even by typical journalist standards. Sheesh.
Myth wrote: Gosh, thank goodness this turned out well.
KESQ interviewed him, though they haven't posted the interview yet, maybe they'll update this page with interview soon. I was able to find it on the livestream.
EDIT: They've added the interview.
He was bouldering, which sounds like was something he did often. He also said that he buried himself under sand for warmth, drank his own urine, ate cactus, and thought he was going to die. Apparently, he was somewhat mobile after the accident, mentioning that eating the cactus and drinking some rain water gave him energy to move. I haven't found anything on where exactly he was found, and how far from the trail he was.

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