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Street's Favorite TV Shows of the Decade
From 'Game of Thrones' to 'Fleabag,' here's what Street loved this decade.
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By 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
This decade's output of television—the good, the bad, and the ugly—was staggering. At times, it was hard to keep up. But we tried our best. To qualify, a show had to air not entirely but mostly in this decade, and to have made a cultural impact on the 2010s. Below is Street's list of our favorite television shows from this decade, listed in the order in which they aired.
30 Rock (2006–2013)
What makes 30 Rock so funny, and, ironically, sets it apart from many contemporary sitcoms is the jokes. The sheer volume of jokes, from quick cutaway gags to extended bits spanning whole seasons, and the quality of Tina Fey's writing means that 30 Rock holds up on rewatch after rewatch. And that ensemble—Jane Krasowski as an unhinged Jenna Maroney, Alec Baldwin as the smug corporate honcho Jack Donaghy, Tracy Morgan as the childish Tracy Jordan. 30 Rock works on many levels; It references Fey's time as a writer on Saturday Night Live and her relationship with the network. One particularly memorable comedic thread through the show is its adroit skewering of NBC (the network on which it aired)—particularly the creation of a veritable 30 Rock extended universe with the inclusion of absolutely terrible shows that I would definitely watch, including "Milf Island" and "Queen of Jordan." It's hard to keep pace with 30 Rock, but it's also hard not to love it. Fey's beleaguered, sexually stunted Liz Lemon and the way she tries to hold her life and work together through the chaos of everyday life still resonate.
— Annabelle Williams, Editor–in–Chief
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Mad Men started before the 2010s—which, in some ways, makes it the most "2010s" show possible. Soon after the series' debut showcased the glitzy, mid–century aesthetic of ad agency Sterling Cooper's fancy offices alongside expensive food and classic American cars, our economy crashed, and the country faced one of the worst financial crises in history. Although the origins of the crisis (and the social and political changes that followed) marked the end of the aughts, the 2010s were defined by slow recovery—and conversations about the excesses of capitalism and the explosion of wealth inequality. Mad Men didn't need this context to be an incredible show—the plotlines and character arcs are compelling, and Don Draper's (Jon Hamm) brilliance and personal shortcomings are displayed in many contexts: in pitch meetings, with his family, and throughout the advertising world. The show is visually stunning and achieves nostalgia and disgust for a period in American history that's often lionized, but was marked by discrimination and rampant workplace sexual harassment. Mad Men is beautiful, smart, funny, engaging, well–written, and well–acted. But what elevates it to its position as one of the best shows of the decade is that within this perfectly crafted storytelling is a commentary on the hollowness of the advertising industry. We see that consumers in Mad Men are motivated to buy products they don't need or—in the case of frequent Sterling Cooper client and cigarette company Lucky Strikes—products that are actively killing them. Don Draper empowers companies that already control enormous wealth to control the way people think. This decade was defined by the recession that preceded it—a crisis that has forced discussions of corporate power into the fore. Whether the show meant to or not, Mad Men was a part of that conversation.
–Sam Mitchell, Incoming Street Campus Editor
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Breaking Bad, the saga of Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a high school chemistry teacher cum meth dealer, is a family epic with a drug dealing twist. His relationship with Aaron Paul's Jesse Pinkman gave it some elements of the buddy comedy, but the show doesn't ring funny. It errs more on the side of devastating. After The Sopranos and even, some have argued, Sex and the City, the concept of the antihero entered public discourse. But no show—not even Mad Men—encapsulated this trope like Breaking Bad. Watching Walter descend into villainy and rationalize that he's still doing everything "for his family" made for prestige television so gripping and emotionally relevant that it was hard to watch, but harder to look away.
–Annabelle Williams, Editor–in–Chief
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
No show in comedy has gone on to produce so many big names in the 2010s like Parks and Rec, taking many—such as Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza—from relative obscurity to household names. Although initially capitalizing on the success of the mockumentary–style sitcom that made The Office a phenomenon, it went on to have a life of its own with its charming portrayal of small town life, driven by Amy Poehler's exuberant government employee Leslie Knope. She's not alone, however, joined by a cast of some of the funniest people in showbiz—from Aziz Ansari to Nick Offerman to Retta. The show truly hit its stride with the arrival of Adam Scott and Rob Lowe, rounding out the cast with perfect chaotic energy. On top of all the hilarity, though, there's a genuine concern for the responsibilities of the government, and the ways that even the most mundane decisions can still change the course of a person's life. Amid the antics of the many screwball storylines that run throughout, Parks and Recreation remains one of the more grounded shows of the decade.
— Sam Kesler, Music Editor
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
From 2011 to 2019, captivated fans waited to find out who would end perched upon the Iron Throne of Westeros. Game of Thrones set the bar high for fantasy productions—and for TV as a whole—leveraging the highest production budget in the business, to craft a cultural phenomenon. From the first episode, where an act of incest between a lord and lady leads to the near–death of a child, to later seasons where the family dynamics have surpassed even the most toxic of Thanksgivings, the storylines and relationships between characters, kingdoms, and monsters all make use of the genius of George R.R. Martin's world. Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), Lord Petyr Baelish (Aidan Gillan), and Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) are among the most complex characters to appear on screen this decade, and the visual effects, costumes, and makeup are unparalleled. Of course, you can't bring up Game of Thrones without mentioning its schismatic final season, but it's built up such a legacy that it almost doesn't matter. Game of Thrones—at least when it's at its best—has become the new standard.
–Alec Druggan, Sports Photo Editor
Black Mirror (2011–present)
With the sixth season of Black Mirror on the horizon, the high demand for the Netflix anthology's return reflects its ability to both terrify and challenge us. By tackling social topics from a technological angle, including our relationships with sexuality, social institutions, and consciousness itself, the show requires that we become more cognizant of the issues facing society. Layering these themes with realistic hypotheticals in a future of heightened technology and lessened humanity, Black Mirror asks the one question that we all need to ask ourselves: Are we moving in the right direction? At the same time, Black Mirror never ceases to portray the truth about our actions in a world where objectivity seems insignificant. Not only is Black Mirror unpredictable at every turn, but it is haunting in the most refreshing way. Horror can ring false because it can remind you of the imaginary—but the questions that Black Mirror raises are anything but.
–Alana Kelly, General Assignments Reporter and Design Associate
Girls (2012–2017)
Nothing describes the 2010s better than the rise—and subsequent fall—of Lena Dunham's Girls. A self–aware and unflinching character study of Dunham's ilk—millennial Brooklynites and privileged artist–types—Girls gets just about everything right. Its dry humor, cynical outlook, and meticulous world–building sheds a harsh light on Dunham's New York, one that exposes all the self–hatred of being young and privileged and semi–sexually liberated. Girls managed to make the banalities of everyday Brooklyn bizarre, and the oddities of everyday Brooklyn banal. Whatever you thoughts on the show's creator, it's evident that she knows who she is and how to make fun of herself.
–Samantha Sanders, Film & TV Beat
Veep (2012–2019)
Veep isn't just a comedy. Yes, Julia Louis–Dreyfus is a comedic genius who lands every line. And yes, the farcical, grotesque satirization of the state of our political system is as hilarious as it is horrifying. But where it rises beyond the typical sitcom is in the way it uses profane humor to get at the heart of the hypocrisies in American politics. Veep spares no party and no political persuasion in its single–minded commitment to the case that our country is being run by a group of bumbling, power–hungry fools. Although she's also the source for much of the show's objectionable behavior, Selina Meyer is also forced to grapple with the institutional sexism that runs deep through the historically male–dominated halls of government. Instead of just being distressing, the show is incredibly clever and funny—how could it not be, with its nonstop barrage of jokes, ranging from thoughtful to crass? Veep isn't just another comedy—it's one of the funniest shows of the decade.
Broad City (2014–2019)
Broad City seems, at first, like a low–stakes endeavor. The raunchy buddy comedy starring real–life best friends Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson as analogues of themselves romping around New York City and generally getting into weed–fueled mischief evokes a very specific and often ridiculous mood. No bodily function is too gross to detail, smells and all. No sexual encounter is off the table. But to write Broad City off as crass comedy does a disservice to the beating heart of the show—Abbi and Ilana's friendship. Written, as many millennial best friendships are, somewhere between sexual fascination and platonic obsession, their relationship sustains the show and gives its wacky antics emotional weight. Where many other shows idealize the mid–20s, post–college aesthetic, Broad City commits to the day–to–day reality of it all, anchored by an excellent ensemble featuring Hannibal Buress and D'Arcy Carden, among others. There's probably no better explanation of its resonance than the show's final scene. Abbi and Ilana have grown up; Abbi has left the city. The camera pans to other best friends emerging from the Union Square subway station, talking and laughing and making the city their own. Broad City isn't a show about farts or sex or Abbi or Ilana. It's a show about the experience of best friendship.
Bojack Horseman (2014–present)
In a world where humans and anthropomorphic animals coexist, Bojack Horseman has set the standard not just for animated shows, but television as a whole in the 2010s. Through the titular character (Will Arnett), a washed–up 1990s television star and horse, showrunner Raphael Bob–Waksberg creates a tragicomic story that captures topics such as mental illness, addiction, and self–discovery in a manner unparalleled by any other show within the past decade. The social commentary is also gripping, as it analyzes the impacts of political correctness, sexual harassment, and gun control, among other subjects. From episodes such as "Escape from L.A." to "Time's Arrow" to "Free Churro," the viewer laughs and cries as Bojack and secondary characters such as Diane Nguyen (Alison Brie) and Mr. Peanutbutter (Paul F. Tompkins), a golden retriever, experience trials, suffer hardships, and make mistakes. As a whole, it's an expression of personal struggles that allow the viewer to identify with the characters' personality and learn from the obstacles that they face. You find yourself in Bojack Horseman because it really gets you—and frankly, in a way that few other forms of entertainment have been able to in the past decade.
–Arjun Swaminathan, Staff Writer
Schitt's Creek (2015–present)
Schitt's Creek works better than it should. The show starts off with the uber–wealthy Rose family being yanked from their enormous estate after being defrauded by their business manager. With no money left to support themselves, they're dropped in a ratty motel in a podunk town that the patriarch, Johnny Rose (Eugene Levy), bought as a gag gift for his son years prior. They then make their way through the world, trading butlers and private jets for creaky twin beds and shoddy indoor plumbing, all the while gasping in disbelief at the lives of the simple folk—people they haven't encountered, ever, in their entire lives. It sounds like a shtick that would get old by the middle of the first season, but creator and writer Dan Levy is smart enough to go beyond the fish–out–of–water premise and create characters that feel three–dimensional in their absurdity. Town locals like diner waitress Twyla (Sarah Levy) and the chipper mayor's wife, Jocelyn (Jennifer Robertson), bring an appropriate level of clueless warmth, but this is the Rose's show through and through. From David's (Dan Levy) sardonic disgust at the slightest middle–class inconvenience to Alexis' (Annie Murphy) ditzy charm, the jokes come a mile a minute. And we haven't even talked about the heavy hitter yet. Catherine O'Hara gifts us with an icon for the ages in Moira Rose, the neurotic, dazed matriarch who bulldozes her way through every scene she's in. Her collection of monochromatic, avant–garde clothing (the costume design for this show is a delight—especially for high fashion devotees) and her faux–Transatlantic accent are some of the best things to grace television in the 2010s. The show has accrued a cult following over the years, and all of its diehard fans are looking towards its final season, set to air next year. Here's to many more outlandish Moira wig changes.
–Dalton DeStefano, Managing Editor
Stranger Things (2016–present)
Of all the shows that transformed Netflix into a content juggernaut, Stranger Things is perhaps the most universally appealing. With the show's nostalgia–drenched scene–setting, teenagerish monster–battling, and threads of first loves throughout the narrative, it's not difficult to see why Stranger Things was so successful immediately following its release. Through each season, the show's creators have proven to be experts at harnessing '80s nostalgia and the show's social media popularity, keeping fans hungry for each trailer drop or release date announcement, as the adventures of Will, Eleven, and their friends progress. The heart of the entire project is the friendship of the core group of kids. As the audience watches them age and traverse through their awkward years of bad kissing and living with the Upside Down, it's clear the fan base will continue to grow along with the actors—and the characters they play.
–Mehek Boparai, Music Beat
Fleabag (2016–2019)
Any writing about Fleabag pales in comparison to the writing of the show itself. The first season of Phoebe Waller–Bridge's black comedy focuses on the death of Fleabag's best friend and the nature of grief. It questions what it means to be responsible for something, and for yourself. Its second season crystallizes this coming–of–age, giving us a Fleabag seeking emotional clarity, sleeping with a priest, and dealing with the self–hatred that propels the narrative. And then, at the end, she leaves us. I say "us" because Fleabag is a show deeply concerned with its audience. Though other television from this decade, most notably House of Cards, breaks the fourth wall, it's never felt more effective than it does here. Where House of Cards' direct–to–camera asides reek of artifice and leave us feeling judged, Fleabag's are so intimate that they're painful. And no other show from this decade gave us a cast like Fleabag's ensemble—from Andrew Scott's devastatingly hot "hot priest" to Olivia Colman's deliciously condescending "Godmother." Though much of the reception centers around Waller-Bridge herself, these deadpan Brits flexing their comedic and emotional muscles—often at the same time—is what makes the show so sharp. In the first episode of the second season, Waller–Bridge sets up Fleabag's tendency to self–narrate in a way that's both explicit and achingly subtle. "This is a love story," Fleabag mutters to the camera, blood pouring out of her nose. She's telling her own story, but also shaping it, self–editing in real time until it becomes impossible to truly live. Though it feels authentic, it's inherently constructed. Ultimately, what makes Fleabag so perfect is its deconstruction of the fourth wall, its willingness to strip itself for parts. In the end, Fleabag walks away from the camera and we feel abandoned. Because we're no longer seen. We're no longer complicit. We're free.
The Good Place (2016–present)
At times during this decade, it seemed as if "peak TV" had displaced the network sitcom. While there are, of course, occasional successes within the formula, the age of prestige TV has audiences gravitating towards weightier fare. So The Good Place offers up something different. Ted Danson of Cheers is a welcome harkening back to the popular sitcoms of years past, while the rest of the cast (including Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop, our protagonist) are of the new guard. The cast works well together, all the actors give nuanced performances, and the show is good. Like, seriously good. Following Bell as Eleanor— an objectively bad person— when she is mistakenly put in "the good place," the comedy reckons with basic ethical and moral quandaries like the trolley problem in the most bizarre, interesting, and often literalized ways. The Good Place never fails to deliver and it never fails to surprise. It's funny, it's weird, and it's one of the best comedies on television— prestige TV included.
Succession (2018–present)
We probably don't need an HBO drama about super–rich white people concerned with the future of the family business. But we make room for Succession because it's basically perfect. This Jesse Armstrong–created show about the uber–rich Roy family is absurdist Shakespeare. It's deeply chaotic, tragedy as farce, a show about capitalism with a deep–rooted understanding of the meaninglessness of it all. Succession's attention to detail is admirable, creating a mood of foreboding and ridiculous excess drenched in tasteless cashmere and pitch–perfect set dressing. And its ensemble cast, populated with New York theater actors, gives it a sense of the family epic rendered on stage, with the benefit of an HBO–level budget. Succession is a uniquely 2019 artifact, a show about what happens when late capitalism messes with both the intimacies of a family dynamic and the worldwide reach of a global business. Another show reckoning with these things would be so bleak as to be unwatchable, but Succession realizes how hilarious it is to live in a world that's falling apart.
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A Google Map of All Your Favorite Books
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Have you ever wanted to visit the locations of your favorite books? If so, plotting your next literary vacation just got easier with this handy Google Maps mash-up by Lovereading.co.uk.
How about a road trip that starts getting nostalgic in New England with Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, moves to getting creeped out in New Hampshire with Stephen King's Doctor Sleep, then relives Arthur Miller's The Crucible in Salem, Massachusetts, Jhumpa Lahiri's The Lowland in Rhode Island, J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in Agerstown, Pennsylvania, before moving over to NYC to check out the restaurants in Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho. After that, you can swing over to Long Island to see the house that inspired The Great Gatsby… which just went on sale for a cool $3.9 million!
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The Brexit protocol in Northern Ireland did not "shatter" Northern Ireland's constitutional status in the UK, as some trade unionists have argued, a government lawyer said in a Belfast court.
Tony McGleenan QC was opening his defense of the protocol against a legal challenge brought by a group of Unionist politicians including Traditional Unionist Voice leader Jim Allister, former Labor MP Kate Hoey and former Brexit MEP Ben Habib.
In a landmark case, they disputed that the Withdrawal Agreement and Act of Parliament altered Northern Ireland's constitutional status and conflicted with the Acts of Union of 1800.
McGleenan rejected these arguments. He told senior magistrates: "There has been no change in the constitutional status of Northern Ireland. "
He added: "The suggestion that there has been a breakdown of the union is, let's say, not lasting."
The Northern Ireland Protocol entered into force on January 1 and imposes checks and controls on goods passing through Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Indeed, as part of the Brexit compromise to avoid a border on the island of Ireland, Northern Ireland remains in the UK but is also part, for commercial purposes, of the EU single market. , which means that EU customs and normative controls still apply to goods entering the Region.
Reviewing the unfolding of the UK's departure from the EU, McGleenan argued that the political cost of the Withdrawal Agreement, including the section on Northern Ireland, was known to parties involved in the case, two of them expressing strong support for it. It had been "subject to debate for three years" and its political force was expressed by at least two of the parties involved in the case, Habib and Hoey.
Those handling the case have argued that the protocol is illegal because it conflicts with the Acts of Union and the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. The High Court dismissed their first challenge this summer and they are appealing of this verdict in an expedited case.
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On Monday, the judges learned that the Acts of Union had legal supremacy over the protocol. Larkin told them: "The protocol could not be validly made because it conflicts with a provision of the constitution of the United Kingdom, namely Article 6 of the Acts of Union.
On Tuesday, McGleenan challenged this claim, saying, "The argument that the Act of Union has interpretive supremacy; [that] it dominates subsequent arrangements, we say that is wrong, "he said.
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Monseñor Emilio Tagle Covarrubias (* Santiago, 19 de agosto de 1907 - † ibídem, 5 de septiembre de 1991) fue un sacerdote católico chileno, Arzobispo-Obispo de Valparaíso, Obispo Auxiliar de la Arquidiócesis de Santiago para posteriormente ser su Administrador Apostólico.

Su vida y sacerdocio
Sus padres fueron Agustín Tagle Ruiz y Ana Covarrubias Pardo.

Muy joven ingresa al Seminario de Santiago, donde sería ordenado sacerdote el 20 de septiembre de 1930 por Monseñor Rafael Lira Infante.

Sus primeras labores sacerdotales las desarrolló como párroco de La Estrella y San Vicente (actual Parroquia Divino Redentor) en La Florida. Posteriormente fue designado Rector del Seminario de Santiago y Camarero secreto del Papa.

Ministerio episcopal
El Papa Pío XII lo designó, el 10 de enero de 1958, como Obispo Auxiliar del Cardenal José María Caro. Fue consagrado en la Basílica de Lourdes de Santiago por el entonces Nuncio apostólico en Chile Monseñor Sebastiano Baggio.

El 6 de diciembre de 1958, a la muerte del Arzobispo José María Caro, fue designado Administrador Apostólico de la Arquidiócesis de Santiago

El 25 de abril de 1961, el Papa Juan XXIII designó como Arzobispo de Santiago al entonces Obispo de Valparaíso Monseñor Raúl Silva Henríquez. Al quedar vacante la Diócesis de Valparaíso el Papa designa Arzobispo-Obispo de Valparaíso a Monseñor Tagle Covarrubias, hasta entonces Administrador Apostólico de Santiago.

Desde 1961 a 1983 ejerció el gobierno de la Diócesis porteña. Conjuntamente fue Gran Canciller de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. De ese tiempo es su famosa condena con la privación de sacramentos a las mujeres que vistieran en las playas los en ese entonces novedosos bikini.

El 3 de mayo de 1983 renuncia por motivos de salud, sucediéndole en el cargo Monseñor Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos.

Falleció el 5 de septiembre de 1991 en Santiago de Chile.

Familia
Tagle Covarrubias era primo de Alberto Cruz Covarrubias. Fundador de la Escuela de Arquitectura de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Ver Torrent et al., 2002: 115.

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Arzobispos de Chile
Padres Conciliares en el Concilio Vaticano II
Obispos de Valparaíso
Obispos de Chile
Nacidos en Santiago de Chile
Obispos nombrados por Pío XII
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HomeColumnistsIf It Ain't Broke…
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Dr. Malcolm Cross
"If it ain't broke," goes the saying, "don't fix it."
I thought of this saying when I read that the Stephenville City Council was studying proposals to change the city charter. Some of the proposals are not only unnecessary, but possible threats to democracy as well.
Stephenville employs the council-manager form of government, wherein a city council elected by the people makes public policy, and hires a professional city manager to implement its policies under its supervision.
One proposal is to reduce the size of the city council from nine to seven. Granted, our council is considered large for the size of our population, but a nine-person council has its advantages. A larger council increases the chances for diversity among its members, and not simply of the sorts—race, ethnicity, and gender—with which academia is obsessed. A larger council will also contain more opportunities for men and women from different walks of life—business, the professions, blue-collar employment, farming and ranching, academia—to bring their differing perspectives to problem solving and decision making. To reduce the size of the council is to reduce the chances for the sort of diversity that can provide those worthwhile perspectives and thereby improve council decisions.
Moreover, reducing the size of the council may increase the workload of the remaining members. Council members work part-time for little or no pay–the Mayor theoretically earns a salary of $400.00 a month and other council members earn $200.00 a month, but Tarleton employees are prohibited by state law from receiving any salary at all. To better study the issues, the city council has traditionally divided itself into committees, with each committee specializing in a different policy area—public safety, public finance, public works, etc. By employing this division of labor, the city council can better distribute its workload among its members. But reduction of the size of the council means a reduction in the number of council members doing the same amount of work. The size of the council should remain at nine.
Another bad idea is term limits for council members. Democracy is endangered in two ways: First, to limit the number of terms a council member may serve is to limit the right of the public to select whomever they want to serve on the council.
Moreover, term limits reduce the time council members have to study the issues and do their own research. They may therefore become more dependent on information supplied by unelected bureaucrats instead. This is not necessarily bad, especially if the unelected officials are men and women of integrity and ability, as is currently the case in Stephenville. But in a truly democratic society, democratically elected officials should have the time and opportunity to do their own research without becoming too dependent on unelected administrators. Otherwise, the unelected, by controlling the information to the elected, may come to exercise too much power over the elected by controlling their decision making. It is the elected who should control the unelected, and not the other way around.
If the public had no other way of ridding itself of unwanted council members than term limits might be more necessary. But the recent political history of Stephenville shows that we already have the best possible method for getting rid of unwanted council members—a free election, i. e., one that cannot be manipulated or controlled by an incumbent council member wanting to retain his seat. Whatever one may think of the results of recent city council elections, the fact that three incumbents (myself included) were defeated in the last two years is proof that democracy and free elections are alive and well in Stephenville, making arbitrarily imposed term limits unnecessary.
The final unnecessary proposal to change the charter is to amend it by specifying that the council-member form of government shall be the official form. True, we already have the council-manager form, as adopted by ordinance. So why go to the expense of an election to confirm what we already have?
Malcolm L. Cross has lived in Stephenville and taught politics and government at Tarleton since 1987. His political and civic activities include service on the Stephenville City Council (2000-2014) and on the Erath County Republican Executive Committee (1990 to the present). He was Mayor Pro Tem of Stephenville from 2008 to 2014. He is a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the Stephenville Rotary Club, and does volunteer work for the Boy Scouts of America. Views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect those of The Flash as a whole.
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Original Contributions| September 01 1975
Alcoholic Ketosis
Milford Fulop, M.D.;
Milford Fulop, M.D.
Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, New York, 10461
Henry D Hoberman, Ph.D., M.D.
Address reprint requests to Dr. Milford Fulop, Department of Medicine, Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, Pelham Parkway South and Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10461.
Milford Fulop, Henry D Hoberman; Alcoholic Ketosis. Diabetes 1 September 1975; 24 (9): 785–790. https://doi.org/10.2337/diab.24.9.785
Twenty-four chronic alcohol abusers hospitalized during a twenty-seven-month period were suspected of having "alcoholic ketoacidosis" because they had ketonuria or ketonemia with little or no glucosuria. Twenty-one had moderate or severe ketosis, with plasma 3-hydroxybutyrate of 5.2 to 22.5 mmol/L. Fifteen of this group were not diabetic, while six were later found to have mild postprandial hyperglycemia without glycosuria. Three patients who had continued to drink until shortly before admission, though at first suspected of having alcoholic ketosis, were found to have predominant lactic acidosis, with minor elevations of plasma 3-hydroxybutyrate.
In contrast to previously reported patients with "alcoholic ketoacidosis," severe acidemia was uncommon in this series. Indeed, seven patients were alkalemic, because of coexisting respiratory or metabolic alkalosis.
Most patients had eaten poorly for several days (and usually longer) and had allegedly decreased their alcohol intake during that period. That history, and the usual rapid clearing of ketosis simply by treatment with solutions of glucose and NaCl, suggested that acute starvation was an important factor in the pathogenesis of this disorder.
Four patients were treated with insulin and four with NaHCO3 solutions. In retrospect, the need for either of these treatments was not clear. Two of the twenty-four patients died, one from circulatory failure secondary to hemorrhage and the other from pulmonary edema, but no patient died because of ketoacidosis per se.


The four of us went on an adventure this afternoon to Justin, TX.
We went cowboy boot shopping. I have been wanting boots FOREVER!
I finally got me a pair...I'm a true Texas girl now! Teehee!
As if I wasn't before...but I can't tell you how excited I am for spring and summer.
Cowboy boots look so cute with dresses, skirts and shorts.
I have to work on breaking them in. And look at how cute they are with the detail and leopard print on the inside!! I'm so happy! How funny that a pair of boots makes my day?!
We aren't western/country, people, but the boots we found him are his style.
Now we are gonna have a big bowl of stew and watch the Dallas Cowboys play football. I have been cooking a low cal stew all afternoon in the slow cooker.
It is smelling so nice. I can't wait to dig in.
Layla didn't have a nap tonight so both kids will be in bed by 7:15pm and Gary and I can hang out and watch The Boys!
I'm hoping they beat some Eagle booty again this week!!
Oh my goodness those are adorable!
Those are so CUTE! I would love a pair of boots too...they will look perfect for the Spring! I love them! Enjoy your stew...sounds delicious! I love making things in the crock pot...but makes me hungry all day!
I went to a museum here in Texas and learned all about them boots! I'm still not "true" I don't have boots!
Love the boots!!!! Cowboys are kicking booty!
Those are ADORABLE! I have a pair of Justins, and I love them. I've never been "cowgirl" in style at all but I do love my boots. I find myself grabbing them over other shoes as often as possible! Once they break in they are sooo comfy.
Sweet boots, I've been trying to find a cute pair of new boots!!! Thanks for the link to Crystal, we ended up using her, and I feel in love with her and her work, thanks so much for posting a link about her!!!
These are so cute! I want a pair of cowboy boots, but am clueless on them. I have no idea what brand is good and what's not, what style to look for, what's hip and just straight up not hideous. These will look so cute with skirts and jeans and anything. Good for you!
And they did beat some Eagle booty! Wow (even though Ron wasn't happy...sorry). I love those boots and I'm not usually a cowboy boot fan. Those are caute.


Rudenko, A. , Palmieri, L. , Lilienthal, A. & Arras, K. O. (2018). Human Motion Prediction under Social Grouping Constraints. I: 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS). Konferensbidrag vid 25th IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Madrid, Spain, October 1-5, 2018 (ss. 3358-3364). IEEE.


This sheet ivory frame is 12.5 cm by 14 cm. The painting of Beethoven is signed lower left, and is on ivory. These are typical of the post-War luxury products that bolstered Italy's economic and social recovery after the War. Most of the factories were gone, but these did not need factories!
This sheet ivory frame is 12.5 cm by 14 cm. The painting of Beethoven is signed lower left, and is on ivory. These are typical of the post-War luxury products that bolstered Italy's economic and social recovery after the War. Most of the factories were gone, but these did not need factories!


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#define __MINIBUS__IO__SCREEN_DISPLAY__H__

#include <mutex>
#include <ncurses.h>

#include "minibus/io/base_display.h"
#include "minibus/io/render_finish.h"

namespace minibus {

class ScreenDisplay : public BaseDisplay {
public:
	ScreenDisplay(WINDOW* window) : BaseDisplay(), _window(window) {
		/* N.B.: keep up to date with IDisplay's enum */
                init_pair(0, COLOR_WHITE, COLOR_BLACK);
                init_pair(1, COLOR_RED, COLOR_BLACK);
                init_pair(2, COLOR_BLUE, COLOR_BLACK);
                init_pair(3, COLOR_GREEN, COLOR_BLACK);
                init_pair(4, COLOR_MAGENTA, COLOR_BLACK);
                init_pair(5, COLOR_CYAN, COLOR_BLACK);
                init_pair(6, COLOR_YELLOW, COLOR_BLACK);
                init_pair(7, COLOR_BLACK, COLOR_WHITE);
                init_pair(8, COLOR_BLACK, COLOR_RED);
                init_pair(9, COLOR_BLACK, COLOR_BLUE);
                init_pair(10, COLOR_BLACK, COLOR_GREEN);
                init_pair(11, COLOR_BLACK, COLOR_MAGENTA);
                init_pair(12, COLOR_BLACK, COLOR_CYAN);
                init_pair(13, COLOR_BLACK, COLOR_MAGENTA);
                init_pair(13, COLOR_BLACK, COLOR_YELLOW);
                init_pair(15, COLOR_RED, COLOR_WHITE);
                init_pair(16, COLOR_BLUE, COLOR_WHITE);
                init_pair(17, COLOR_GREEN, COLOR_WHITE);
                init_pair(18, COLOR_MAGENTA, COLOR_WHITE);
                init_pair(19, COLOR_CYAN, COLOR_WHITE);
                init_pair(20, COLOR_YELLOW, COLOR_WHITE);
	}

	virtual void write(size_t y, size_t x, const string& text,
			   int attr = 0) {
		unique_lock<mutex> ul(_m);
		write_impl(y, x, text, attr);
	}

	virtual void finish_render() {
		wmove(_window, _cursor_y, _cursor_x);
	}

	virtual void clear() {
		::clear();
	}

	virtual size_t width() const { return 80; }
	virtual size_t height() const { return 40; }

protected:
	virtual void write_impl(size_t y, size_t x, const string& text) {
		mvwprintw(_window, y_pos(y), x_pos(x), text.c_str());
		seen(y_pos(y), x_pos(x) + text.length());
	}

	virtual void write_impl(size_t y, size_t x, const string& text,
				int attr) {
		vector<int> attrs = process_attrs(attr);
		for (auto &z : attrs) attron(z);
		write_impl(y, x, text);
		for (auto &z : attrs) attroff(z);
	}

	virtual vector<int> process_attrs(int attr) {
		vector<int> retval;
		if (BOLD & attr) {
			retval.push_back(A_BOLD);
			attr -= BOLD;
		}
		/* TODO: put other attrs here. */
		if (attr) retval.push_back(COLOR_PAIR(attr));
		return retval;
	}

	WINDOW* _window;
	mutex _m;
};

}  // namespace minibus

#endif  // __MINIBUS__IO__SCREEN_DISPLAY__H__

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Personal qualities: Dualistic. Instinctual mind. Facile intelligence. Dexterity. Mimicry.
People born in the period of May 21-May 31 are influenced by Jupiter. They are intelligent, unselfish, have a good intuition, and a talent for art.
Lucky stones: agate, amazonite, rock crystal , moonstone, malachite, nephrite , obsidian, rhodonite, quartz , sapphirine, cornelian , tigers eye.
Important years: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70.
People born in the period of June 1-June 10 are influenced by Mars. They are aggressive, sarcastic, anxious, concerned.
Lucky stones: jade, pearl, cat's-eye, onyx, opal, sardonyx, chalcedony, chrysoprase, citrine, amber.
Important years: 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72.
People born in the period of June 11-June 21 are influenced by Sun. They are uncontrollable, authoritative, short-tempered, vainglorious and talkative.
Lucky stones: alexandrite, beryl, garnet, emerald, sapphire, topaz, tourmaline.
Important years: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80.
Gemineans are restless and often forget to adhere to the basics in life like eating and sleeping. Their dual personality trait means their energy levels are often erratic too. They must therefore try to create a balance which will reduce their mood swings. They are also prone to colds and flu this often leads to bronchitis, pneumonia and other chest problems. Gemineans who feel unwell must never delay seeing the doctor because of work pressures.
Body parts and organs: Shoulders, lungs, arms, hands, thymus, bronchial tubes, nervous system, speech, trachea and dorsal spine.
Diseases: Pleurisy, asthma, anxiety, tuberculosis, bronchitis and problems with arms, shoulders and hands.
Gemineans are strong communicators. They love freedom in their job and an occupation which allows them to be busy in a variety of different situations. They love exploring new possibilities and are good at relating one to one. However they sometimes forget to listen to others. Freelance work is particularly suitable to a Gemini.
Typical careers include: Publishing, Teaching, Counselling. They are good as Musicians, Journalists, Clerks, Authors.
Gemineans hold to the theory that there is more to life than love. They believe that love is still necessery, but may hold them back in life. They have not stopped desiring love, but they are prone to forget its warmth and safety and discard it entirely if it starts to become a barrier to freedom.
Gemini is most compatible with: Aries and Leo.
Gemini is fairly compatible with: Sagittarius, Aquarius and Libra.
Gemini is least compatible with: Cancer, Taurus, Pisces and Virgo.


We have already looked at one example from Hitchcock's third film, The Lodger, in which the mysterious lodger paces his room, while the anxious family listen below. In this scene, Hitchcock develops the idea that there is something strange about this young man (we have already seen him turn all the portraits in his room to face the wall). Is he really the murderous Avenger who the police are seeking?
Slightly later in the film, the lodger takes a night time stroll, overheard by his landlady, who takes the opportunity to explore his room. While the lodger is out, another murder takes place. The scene generates suspense in two ways - it frustrates our desire to learn the identity of the murderer, and it causes us to worry that the old woman may be discovered.
In his discussions with the French film director François Truffaut, Hitchcock cited a scene from Sabotage (1936). A young boy, Stevie, is delivering a package on behalf of his stepfather. Unknown to him, the package contains a bomb, set to detonate at a particular time. As Stevie finds himself increasingly delayed, our anxiety grows that he will be unable to deliver it in time. We are tense because we know something that the character doesn't - what's in the package, and when it is due to detonate. In case we should forget, Hitchcock reminds us by interposing a series of shots of clocks and of the package's contents. A recurring ticking sound is heard on the soundtrack.
Hitchcock argued that the scene was unsuccessful, because of the way the scene ends. Whether or not we agree, until that point it is highly effective.


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LINDSEY COLE — Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Francois-Philippe Champagne was the opening keynote speaker for day one of the 26th Annual Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships conference in Toronto. He told audience members that the federal government intends to expand the spectrum of opportunities for the public sector to attract private-sector investment.
The future is bright for public-private partnerships (P3s) in Canada, the country's minister of infrastructure and communities told delegates at a national P3 conference.
"Seize the moment. There has never been a better time to invest in Canada," said Francois-Philippe Champagne at the 26th annual Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships conference in Toronto.
Champagne discussed the role of P3s in the government's Investing in Canada Plan and pointed out that $180 billion is only the federal portion and with provincial and municipal investments it will probably be closer to $300 billion.
"We want to expand with you the spectrum of opportunities. We want to attract more investment from within Canada and abroad because we know and you know that first class infrastructure is the best way to attract talent and investments," Champagne said.
He noted that Canada is the only G7 country with a free trade agreement with all other G7 nations and that Canada will also soon have preferential market access to about 1.5 billion consumers around the world through the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for TransPacific Partnership and the USMCA.
"Canada is an ideal location for global firms like you to operate because it is not just about stability, predictability and rule of law. I think you would agree with me that in this world today market access is key and labour mobility through these agreements is making Canada the obvious place to invest," said Champagne.
The Canada Infrastructure Bank, a new tool to finance infrastructure in the country, is designed to expand the opportunities from the public sector to attract private sector investment from within Canada and globally, Champagne said. That includes transit systems, hospitals, bridges and all season roads in the north.
Following his presentation, the minister was asked about the government's involvement in the Sidewalk Labs project in Toronto, a partnership between Waterfront Toronto and Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs to create a new type of mixed-use community.
"This is probably the most technologically advanced project that is going on, at least in North America," said Champagne.
"On one hand, we make sure we support a project that is trying to reinvent cities the way we know them. On the other hand, we are the defender of public interest so we have to make sure whatever is done there is done with all the safeguards that people would expect.
He also spoke about Montreal's Reseau express metropolitain project (REM), a 67-kilometre, light rail, high-frequency network, the first project announced by the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
"REM is a good example where you have an asset which is revenue generating, which was a natural for us to invest in because you have a stream of revenue for the long-term, you have a willing partner, a technology partner and a builder and you have private capital," said Champagne.


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The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) is holding their yearly Healthcare Innovation Breakfast.
John Bardis, former Chairman and CEO of MedAssets will speak on his reading of the "pulse" of healthcare & innovation and philanthropic ventures.
New York introduced a new bill designed to ensure commercial health plans pay for telehealth services at the same rate the plans pay for in-person services. The legislation, SB 7953, comes on the heels of New York's long-awaited telehealth coverage law and seeks to add payment parity language to the State's existing telehealth coverage statute.
The Pennsylvania House has passed unanimously legislation that would enable doctors to treat patients in other states via telemedicine.
The practice would benefit both patients in under-served areas of Pennsylvania and local health care providers expanding their reach into other states, according to supporters of the legislation.
One in five Americans face mental health challenges, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Because of stigma, many people—especially veterans—who need mental health support remain hesitant to talk openly about it. Only about half of those who are affected receive treatment.
Roughly a dozen home dialysis patients in Alabama now have their monthly checkups via telehealth, thanks to a partnership between the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Telemedicine is on the rise, and can no longer be termed just a "fad". The American Medical Association (AMA) is working to establish ethical guidelines for telemedicine and telehealth. What does this mean for telemedicine? Telemedicine is now officially on the way to becoming a part of the health care continuum of care.
Today's healthcare ecosystem is filled with references to and examples of telemedicine and telehealth – in some cases, the two terms are used interchangeably. Whether they mean the same thing is a topic of considerable debate.


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Lindsay Paterson
Professor of Education Policy
2.02 22 George Square Edinburgh UK EH8 9LD
lindsay.paterson@ed.ac.uk
Sociology of Education, Scottish Politics, Quantitative Methods in Social Research, Education Policy
http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/staff/social_policy/lindsay_paterson
Lindsay Paterson holds a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship.
Summary of Leverhulme project: Education and Society in Scotland
Education is now the basis of social success in liberal societies, the key to occupational opportunity, civic participation and fulfilling leisure. Failure in education now greatly increases the risk of social marginalisation. The Leverhulme project aims to explain how that role of education has come about using the uniquely rich set of educational surveys of Scotland that date back to 1932 and extend to the present century. Scotland pioneered the use of high-quality national surveys in education. It led the world in the use of statistics as a means of explaining students' learning and understanding how their learning relates to their social context and opportunities. That distinctive history attracted international admiration, and was sustained as a highly creative though often tense partnership among government, school teachers, and academic researchers.
Previous research relevant to the Leverhulme project
Lindsay Paterson's previous research on which the Leverhulme project builds may be grouped under four headings:
Educational reform in the twentieth century
This work investigates some aspects of the historical background. Examples of publications are:
Paterson, L. (2018), 'The significance of the Education (Scotland) Act, 1918', Scottish Affairs, 27, pp. 401-424.
Paterson, L. (2015), Social Radicalism and Liberal Education, Exeter: Imprint Academic.
Paterson, L. (2015), 'Democracy or intellect? The Scottish educational dilemma of the twentieth century', in R. D. Anderson, M. Freeman and L. Paterson (eds) (2015), The Edinburgh History of Education in Scotland, Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, pp. 226-45.
Paterson, L. (2009), 'Universities and nations in Britain in the twentieth century', in F. Bechhofer and D. McCrone (eds), National Identity, Nationalism and Constitutional Change, London: Palgrave, pp. 163-188.
Paterson, L. (2011), 'The reinvention of Scottish liberal education: secondary schooling, 1900-1939', Scottish Historical Review, 90, pp. 96-130.
The long-term effects of educational reform
Working with Professor Ian Deary and colleagues in the Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology, Department of Psychology, University of Edinburgh, Lindsay Paterson has used the long-term follow-up of birth cohorts that were first surveyed in the mid-twentieth century to study the effects of educational reform in the early years of the twentieth century, thus linking archival statistical data from the period 1900-1939, survey data from the late-1940s, and follow-up data from several decades since then. The techniques have included multiple regression and path analysis. The follow-up data collection was funded mainly by the MRC, Age UK and the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government's Health Directorates.
Examples of publications from this work are:
Paterson, L., Pattie, A. and Deary, I. (2011), 'Social class, gender and secondary education in Scotland in the 1950s', Oxford Review of Education, 37, pp. 383-401.
Paterson, L., Pattie, A. and Deary, I. (2010), 'Post-school education and social class destinations in Scotland in the 1950s', Longitudinal and Life Course Studies, 1, pp. 371-93.
The effects of education on people's civic values
In this connection, Lindsay Paterson has used several large UK social surveys, especially the National Child Development Survey, the British Birth Cohort Study, the British Household Panel Study, and the British Social Attitudes Survey. The techniques are mainly multiple regression of various kinds, including linear, standard nonlinear (such as logistic) and highly non-linear (such as diagonal reference models).
Examples of publication in this connection are:
Paterson, L. (2014), 'Education, social attitudes and social participation among adults in Britain', Sociological Research Online, 19 (1). www.socresonline.org.uk/19/1/26.html
Paterson, L. (2008), 'Political attitudes, social participation and social mobility: a longitudinal analysis', British Journal of Sociology, 59, pp. 413-34.
Educational expansion and social mobility
Working with Professor Cristina Iannelli in the School of Education, University of Edinburgh, and others, Lindsay Paterson has studied developments in social mobility and their relationship to educational expansion during the twentieth century. The data sets have been the British Household Panel Study, the Scottish School Leavers Survey, and the Scottish Household Survey. The statistical techniques are loglinear modelling and various non-linear elaborations of it. Examples of publications in this connection are:
Iannelli, C., Gamoran, A. amd Paterson, L. (2018), 'Fields of study: horizontal or vertical differentiation within higher education sectors?', Research on Social Stratification and Mobility, 57, pp. 11-23.
Iannelli, C., Gamoran, A. and Paterson, L. (2011), 'Expansion through diversion in Scottish higher education, 1987-2001', Oxford Review of Education, 37, pp. 717-41.
Paterson, L. and Iannelli, C. (2007), 'Social class and educational attainment: a comparative study of England, Wales and Scotland', Sociology of Education, 80, pp. 330-58.
Lindsay Paterson contributes regularly to public debate on topics relating to education policy and to Scottish politics, in the broadcast and print media and through invited lectures at public events.
Lindsay Paterson's undergraduate education was in Aberdeen University (where he studied mainly mathematics and English literature). He then did a PhD in statistics at Edinburgh University. He gained postdoctoral experience working as a statistician for the Agricultural Research Council, after which he was a lecturer in the Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at Heriot-Watt University. While there, his research was mainly in epidemiological work in medicine. Since the late 1980s he has taught and carried out research on topics in educational sociology, education policy and Scottish politics. He has served on the Research Resources Board of the UK Economic and Social Research Council, and has been an adviser to the Scottish Parliament's Education Committee, and to several government departments since the early 1990s. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2004 and a Fellow of the British Academy in 2013.
Topics interested in supervising
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Art fairs' raison d'etre may be to sell art but that's far from the whole story.
New York gallery owner Ethan Coen offers an explanation: "We gallerists are ambassadors of culture. It's exciting that Art Basel and Art Central can be recognized. There's a big enough group of clients in Asia who can support these fairs." The Asian art expert added that "Art Basel has more established dealers who are dealing with much more international art than you might find in Basel." For Mikala Tai director of 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, "Art Basel is a superlative iteration of Art Basel Switzerland. Hong Kong is its Asian arm, run to service the business of consuming art." Sydney-based Tai is quick to point out the benefits the presence of the colossus and former partner Art Central will bring.
"Art fairs have allowed, of course, the market to come in but with (that) has come attention, money, investment; so we're seeing (seminal) places such as Para Site, Spring Workshop, being allowed to really diversify their practices, and had the support to do so. The influence that art fairs and the market has is just astronomical". Both Para Site and Spring Workshop are partners of Art Basel providing associated events both at the fair and in the city.
Aside from the fairs' business side there's the educative role. For Derek Black, Associate Dean of Academics at Savannah College of Art and Design, Hong Kong fairs are a "cultural opportunity for the community… able to bring a large body of work, especially contemporary work, that's relevant in contemporary art and design to the public. Art Basel or Art Central or any other art fair should leverage their connection with the community and the masses to help create a better connection to those [who] don't have a high level of education in art or design … and how to appreciate it at a more commercial level and artistic credit thought level." Nevertheless, while an art fair of this kind is not necessarily for the masses, the less formal the environment can be more attractive than a museum.
"It's an event; they have to draw a certain amount of audience. It's definitely going to appeal to the more highly visually literate than the general person on the street. However, I think that an art fair gives a more open or more accessible means to access the art because it's not in the typical walls of a museum, specifically Art Central in its erected temporary facility. Having it outside of a typical museum environment breaks down some of the preconceived barriers which is created for much of the public and brings in many more different people.


[AC-CA] has launched a new single stage international competition, inviting architects around the world to design an Architecture School Tower in Dubai. Submissions can be the work of an individual or a group up to 4 members and there is no age limit.
Winning participants will receive prizes totaling US$ 6,000.
Encourage and reward design excellence on a large scale which integrates function, structure, detail, etc..
[DUBAI] Architecture School Tower is an open International Competition hosted by [AC-CA] to generate progressive contemporary design ideas. There are no plans for the Architecture School Tower to be built.


Hello and welcome! I've been dragging my feet longer than I care to admit to begin this blog/ online furniture store, so as I sit here, by myself, writing this first post, it all feels a bit anti-climactic. You see, I am your classic perfectionist (and fair warning: I'm sure this won't be the first you'll hear of it). I have been a victim of the phrase "letting perfect be the enemy of good" for far too long and when you fall prey to such a circumstance, you open the door to interminable procrastination. So, I finally decided I must begin writing about where I am in my life at this moment and we'll go from there. Hopefully, posts relating to interior design, fashion, entertaining, who I am, things I find beautiful/interesting and basically anything I deem worth mentioning while still being vaguely relevant will just fall into place. So please, bear with me, as I broach these awkward first nerves.


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import com.netflix.zuul.message.http.HttpResponseMessage;
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Gonzalo Rojas Mañalich
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Gonzalo Rojas Mañalich is director and consultant of B-Aron Conseil establishes its offices in Santiago in 2005, joining the local market, in order to contribute its know-how and international experience, making use of its client network and candidate base.
Commercial Engineer from the Business School of the University of Geneva, Switzerland. Before entering the world of consulting, Gonzalo Rojas developed professionally for more than 15 years in executive and managerial positions in the areas of finance, human resources, and management, in various companies in the productive and service sectors, both in Chile and in Europe, highlighting Rampini et Cie, Telefónica, Valle Nevado and Genest Montcocol.


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Since its dramatic 1964 introduction, Ford Mustang has been the icon of American performance and style, capturing hearts worldwide. For 2005, Mustang combines an all-new, fully modern architecture with all the soul that makes a Mustang a Mustang – bold style, a brawny engine and rear-wheel-drive excitement.
In short, every inch of Mustang is new – yet it staunchly remains the genuine article – "America's Car" for 40 years.
Based on an all-new, fully modern body structure and chassis system featuring advanced MacPherson struts and a three-link live axle with Panhard rod, Mustang boasts an overall ride sophistication unmatched by any of its ancestors. Its braking and handling are nothing short of world class.
It produces all the tire-smoking power the rear wheels – and most drivers – can handle, with a better-breathing 300-horsepower, 24-valve MOD V-8 or 200-horsepower SOHC V-6 engine.
With power comes responsibility, and the new Mustang takes occupant protection to a new level. A stout safety cage, Ford's Personal Safety System™ with passenger weight-sensing technology, available side air bags and a front structure designed for demanding offset impacts, provide drivers and passengers with the most comprehensive protection ever offered in a
muscle car.
What's more, all this unrivaled driving excitement will continue to come at an attainable price. Mustang will remain the best performance car for under $20,000, and the most affordable 300-horsepower car made today.
Embodiment of American Muscle
The Mustang takes its design language from the concept car that stole hearts along the auto show circuit and signaled that America's only remaining muscle car would be introduced for 2005 with even more attitude.
An all-new platform and clean-sheet design approach gave birth to a car that is modern, legendary and unmistakably Mustang.
The signature long hood and short rear deck capitalize on 40 years of history, as do classic design cues that have helped define Mustangs since the 1960s: C-scoops in the sides, three-element taillamps and a galloping horse badge in the center of the grille. The Mustang's menacing shark-like nose imparts an attitude not seen since the 1967 model, while jeweled, round headlamps in trapezoidal housings are part of a striking new design flair.
The 2005 Mustang has an aggressive rake that puts the car in motion even when it's standing still. The wheels were pushed to the corners of the body, better anchoring Mustang visually and physically to the road. The six-inch wheelbase gain over the 2004 model and increased interior compartment width provide more room for driver and passengers.
Head-Turning on the Inside, Too
The cabin – a beneficiary of Ford's tripled investment in interiors – is every bit as breathtaking and genuine as the exterior. Three distinct design themes celebrate Mustang history with modern materials and features, including an available industry-first, color-configurable instrument panel for almost unlimited personalization.
Available authentic aluminum panels spanning the dashboard are particularly eye-catching, as are prominent dual chrome-ringed gauges that cap an all-new technology. Thanks to the industry's first available color-configurable instrument cluster, Mustang owners can mix and match lighting at the touch of a button to create more than 125 different color backgrounds to suit their personality, mood, outfit or whim.
these modern touches mix with Mustang history and heritage. Chrome-ringed air vents are aligned vertically across the dash, precisely in line with the gauges, and the steering wheel has three spokes with a black center hub marked by the horse and tricolor bars logo, echoing the design of the 1967 Mustang.
The available Interior Color Accent Package – charcoal with red leather seats, red door inserts and red floor mats – is as much a jaw-dropper as the interior of the acclaimed concept vehicle that inspired it. The cabin's aluminum hardware accents add a look of technical precision.
Thanks to efficient packaging and the larger overall size of the new Mustang, taller drivers will feel more at home, and all four occupants enjoy more room. Overall, the new model offers the driver more headroom and shoulder room. Rear passengers also enjoy more legroom and shoulder room in their sculpted bucket seats.
More features are standard than ever before, including one-touch up/down power windows, power mirrors, keyless entry and power locks, a heated rear window and interval wipers. Audio systems range from the standard CD player on base models to the wild, chest-pounding 1,000-watt Shaker Audiophile system.
More Power and Punch
Muscular new engines infuse Mustang with its legendary tire-smoking performance. The 4.6-liter all-aluminum V-8 has three-valve heads and cranks out 300 horsepower, while the new SOHC V-6 engine generates 202 horsepower from 4.0 liters. Five-speed transmissions – manual and automatic – put the power to the pavement.
The 2005 Mustang GT is the first mainstream production Mustang to break into the 300-horsepower arena, a place formerly occupied only by legendary Cobra and Boss models. The new level of performance – on regular fuel – is made possible by intelligent application of powertrain technology.
Because of its all-aluminum construction, Mustang's MOD V-8 – a member of Ford's modular engine family – weighs 75 pounds less than a comparable cast-iron design and stokes up 40 more horsepower than the 2004 engine. That's over 50 percent more power than delivered by the fiery, small-block 289-cubic-inch V-8 found under the hood of the classic 1964 model.
Electronic throttle control, faster engine management controls and the new three-valve cylinder heads with variable camshaft timing all contribute to this impressive output.
The three-valve heads with VCT allowed engine designers to use a higher compression ratio with regular 87-octane gasoline to maximize the energy used by every drop of fuel. Intake runners with active charge motion control valves also shape each combustion event for strong, low-end torque and maximum high-rpm power.
The 2005 Mustang V-6 is powered by a new 4.0-liter, 60-degree, single-overhead-cam engine, replacing the 3.8-liter 90-degree pushrod engine in the 2004 model. It's inherently smoother and more compact, provides more power and torque and incorporates many of the advanced technologies used on the V-8.
The 200-horsepower, 235 foot-pound engine – gains of 7 horsepower and 10 foot-pounds – features low-profile heads, a composite intake manifold and a sound quality tuned to match Mustang's powerful image.
The Right Gear: Smoother-Shifting Transmissions
Mustang's manual and automatic transmissions are also upgraded for improved performance.
For the first time, Mustang is available with a five-speed automatic transmission. The 5R55S automatic provides a unique combination of off-the-line jump and remarkably good highway fuel economy. A powerful new transmission control computer can communicate with the engine electronics 10 times faster than before and precisely controls shift duration and timing.
For those who prefer to compute their own shift points, five-speed manual transmissions are standard. The V-8 powered GT is equipped with a rugged Tremec 3650 gearbox, while V-6 cars get a Tremec T-5 manual. Both benefit from improved shift quality and efficiency. The shift linkage provides quick gear engagement and a solid feel.
A Chassis Born to Run
The purpose-built, muscle-car chassis is new from the ground up, with a state-of-the-art front suspension and precise, three-link rear axle with Panhard rod. Combined with direct, accurate steering and powerful disc brakes, Mustang now has what it takes to catapult the American muscle-car driving experience to the next level.
Track time – at drag strips and on road courses – was a critical part of development, as chassis engineers pushed prototypes to the limit in search of the perfect power-and-handling blend.
"We spent countless hours refining this car on development drives and at the track," said Mark Rushbrook, vehicle dynamics supervisor. "The car has been to the Nelson Ledges road course in Ohio several times for 24-hour runs and has spent months on our own straightaways and handling courses at our proving grounds in Arizona, Michigan and Florida."
By the time testing is completed, prototypes of the new Mustang will have logged nearly 1 million miles on streets and highways and tracks throughout the United States, Canada and Sweden in all types of weather.
Strutting an Advanced Front Suspension
The MacPherson-strut front suspension's reverse "L" lower control arms are the product of a groundbreaking manufacturing technology used to produce steel control arms that actually weigh less than some comparable cast-aluminum designs. MacPherson struts – originally developed in the 1940s by Earl S. MacPherson, a Ford engineer – are widely renowned for their ability to deliver both comfort and control with reduced weight.
A firm bushing is positioned at the point where the shorter forward leg of the L-arm connects to the chassis to control lateral – or side-to-side – motion and quicken steering response. The longitudinal – fore-and-aft – movements are directed through a softer, compliant bushing at the longer, rear L-arm leg, which damps road shocks. This isolation is a direct benefit of the reverse "L" configuration of the control arms.
Still Rock Solid – Rear Axle with New Three-Link Suspension
Mustang's characteristic solid-rear axle has evolved continuously over the past 40 years, and the new model takes the car's signature design into a new dimension.
"We talked to a lot of Mustang owners as we were developing this program," said Hau Thai-Tang, chief engineer. "They are a very passionate group, and a lot of them told us – very strongly – that the all-new Mustang had to have a solid rear axle."
The solid rear axle offers several advantages that play to Mustang's strengths. It is robust, maintains constant track, toe-in and camber relative to the road surface, and it keeps body roll well under control.
For 2005, Mustang's rear suspension has a new three-link architecture with a Panhard rod that provides precise control of the rear axle. A central torque control arm is fastened to the upper front end of the differential, while trailing arms are located near each end of the axle.
The lightweight, tubular Panhard rod is parallel to the axle and attached at one end to the body and at the other to the axle. It stabilizes the rear axle side-to-side as the wheels move through jounce and rebound. It also firmly controls the axle during hard cornering. The shocks are located on the outside of the rear structural rails, near the wheels, reducing the lever effect of the axle and allowing more precise, slightly softer tuning of the shock valves.
Brakes and Traction Systems – For Control Freaks
The standard four-wheel disc brakes have the biggest rotors and stiffest calipers ever fitted to a mainstream Mustang. Twin-piston aluminum calipers clamp down on 12.4-inch ventilated front brake discs on GT models – an increase of more than 15 percent in rotor size. The V-6 Mustangs get 11.4-inch ventilated rotors that also are 30 mm thick.
In the rear, the brake rotors are 11.8 inches in diameter – more than 12 percent larger than on the 2004 model. Rear rotors are vented on the GT and solid on the V-6. A new four-channel antilock braking system is available for a greater degree of brake control.
Bundled as an option with ABS, an all-speed intelligent traction control system uses electronic sensors to constantly monitor road conditions and feed the information to a dedicated control computer capable of determining within milliseconds whether the vehicle is on dry pavement or negotiating a slippery surface. On those occasions when traction control isn't desired – like a smoky burnout at the drag strip – drivers can deactivate the system with a button conveniently located on the instrument panel's center stack, just to the right of the gauges.
Stronger, Safer, More Secure
Mustang's agility helps drivers avoid accidents like no muscle car in history. Responsive, precise controls, coupled with high levels of overall grip and the strongest brakes ever fitted to a Mustang, give the driver the controllability that can turn an impending collision into just a close shave.
If a collision is unavoidable, a stout safety cage, Ford's Personal Safety System™ restraints suite and available side air bags with head and chest coverage give occupants the best possible protection.
The Ford Motor Company Personal Safety System, one of the industry's most comprehensive safety technology packages, is standard. The system is designed to provide increased protection in many types of frontal crashes by analyzing crash factors and determining the proper response within milliseconds. It uses dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags – capable of deploying at full or partial power – safety belt pretensioners and energy management retractors.
Standard occupant classification sensing builds on the strength of the Personal Safety System to tailor deployment of the front-passenger air bag. If the passenger seat sensor detects no weight – or very little weight, like a newspaper or a jacket – the passenger air bag is automatically switched off. If more weight is on the seat, like a small child, the air bag remains deactivated and an instrument panel light alerts the driver with the message "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF." Of course, children are safest when properly restrained in the rear seat. If an adult is seated properly in the passenger seat, the air bag automatically switches on, ready to inflate within milliseconds if needed.
An optional active anti-theft package offers customers a new level of security for their Mustang. The feature is aimed directly at combating wildly high performance-car insurance premiums. The package includes:
- An inclination sensing module to guard against tow-away thefts
- Interior motion sensor to detect "smash-and-grab" break-ins
- Separate alarm sounder – instead of vehicle horn – to thwart thieves trying to disable the horn
- High-capacity, 60-ampere-hour battery capable of sounding the alarm longer
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SHARP car!!!!!!!!!!!
1wykdmk8
LvC Dues Collector
I liked the concept car better. The car does not look THAT bad, but it is nothing like the concept. I personally think they could have done a better job of getting it closer to the concept than they actually did.....but that is IMHO
Spidar6996
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1wykdmk8 said:
I agree they could have gotten closer but it will do. I am a chevy guy at heart when it comes to sports cars, so I could really care less since I won't own one.
Spidar6996 said:
Yeah...but what does Chevy have now....except the GTO (TOO spensive) or the Vette (IF you think the GTO is spensive.......WOW)? Since they got rid of the Camaro/Firebird.
yeah, its starting to look like if you dont have big money you wont be able to buy a performance based car anymore
djKale
Dearly Departed Friend
Pretty much took the words right out of my mouth.
Joeychgo said:
The new Cobra is probably be in this category too though. So what are you going to do anymore?!
watchflair
LVC Member
Man, I gotta tell you I really like the 05 Mustangs that are coming out!!!! They just give that throwback look but with all the ammenities and upgrades of a new ride. It might be something to consider when I go new car shopping next year !?!
And man, that red interior !
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On Thursday 28 February, the U13 and U16 netball teams played against More House at Battersea Park. Both teams played incredibly well, particularly the U16's who hadn't all played together before. The final score was 11-6 to the U13 team and 8-6 to the U16 team. Tessa (C2RB) and Arabella (C1A) were voted players of the match by the opposition. Well done to all involved.


Here's a song that I can see doing well here in Ireland and in other international charts. It's Clouds by Newton Faulkner. He has only had one UK singles top 40 chart hit when Dream Catch Me got to number 7 in 2007. His last single Write It On Your Skin got to number 54 in the UK charts earlier this year so it would be great to see Clouds being his second top 40 hit.
Here is the video for Clouds and it is the second single from his album Write In On Your Skin.


Sign up to become a qualified Mental Health First Aider with MHFA England. Organised by the Old Oak Community Champions, this four half-day training programme teaches attendees how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing mental health issues. Poster attached with more information.
The training is taking place at The Invention Rooms, White City on 24th and 25th April and 13th and 14th May from 09.30 – 13.30. You must attend all four sessions.
Funded places for LBHF residents are available. Places are limited, if you are interested in attending please contact:Caroline.Lister@peabody.org.uk by Tuesday 23rd April.
Applications are now open for the White City Innovators' Programme at the White City Campus.
Run in association with NatWest, the 5-week programme gives entrepreneurs and start-up companies working on an tech-enabled service or creating an innovative product in any sector free access to work space, workshops designed to help them grow and access to change makers through Imperial College.
The programme is designed to help entrepreneurs take the next step in their business journey, from learning about the responsibilities of company directorship to what angel investors are really looking for.
The programme is open to local entrepreneurs and companies based in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, as well as the Imperial community. If you are an entrepreneur with an innovative idea, product or early stage company you should consider applying.
Applications close 12.00pm on Wednesday 1 May 2019. For full entry criteria, more information about the programme and to apply, please visit the White City Innovators' Programme application page.
If you have any questions, please contact Richelle McNae on r.mcnae@imperial.ac.uk.
Applications for our free Maker Challenge Summer Intensive programme are now open! Over two weeks, local young people aged 14-18 will prototype, design and make with access to cutting-edge equipment in our state-of-the-art workshop.
We teach a crash-course in 3D printing, laser-cutting, woodworking, electronics, CAD, programming and working with materials. At the end of the programme the young people will present their inventions and prizes will be awarded to the most creative designs.


The Hicker camper parked at at one of the many sites at the Mistagance Campground at La Mauricie Natioinal Park in Quebec, Canada.
Autumn leaves begin to cover the landscape at the Mistagance Campground in La Mauricie National Park in Quebec, Canada while our camper parks for the evening amongst the peaceful scenery. There are approximately 108 sites at this campground but during the Fall, you will not have any problem finding an open one.
Hicker Camper at Mistagance Campground at La Mauricie National Park, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada.
Picture of the camper parked at the Mistagance campground at La Mauricie National Park in Quebec, Canada during the Fall.


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Mercy Honors Clinical Excellence Award Winners During Nurses Week 2016
In anticipation of National Nurses Week (May 6 – May 12, 2016), Mercy Medical Center is announcing its 2016 Clinical Excellence Awards. This year themed, Culture of safety: It starts with YOU, National Nurses Week recognizes the important role nurses play in health care. As part of the annual celebration, Mercy will honor five nurses who have been selected for exceptional clinical skills, teaching abilities, communication skills, teamwork and professionalism.
In addition, the hospital recognizes Chris Fogarty, RN, BSN, emergency department nurse navigator, for winning a 2016 Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Award. Named in honor of former Kent State University College of Nursing Advisory Chair Barbara Donaho, the award recognizes area nurses who demonstrate effective leadership, compassionate role modeling, and sound professional mentoring.
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"Year after year, the public ranks nursing the most trusted profession in Gallup polls," says Tom Cecconi, Mercy president and CEO. "Mercy nurses maintain that trust by creating a culture of safety at the hospital. Mercy presents these awards each year to honor and recognize nurses who deliver the highest level of quality care to their patients. I am thankful for all our nurses for the miracles you make happen on a day-to-day basis, both large and small."
Eric Ambrus, RN, BSN
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Eric's heart led him to the nursing profession. After he felt unfulfilled in his career in marketing, Eric chose to pursue nursing, which allowed him the opportunity to care for others. He says the most satisfying part of his job is making a difference for patients and their families when they need it most. "I love to see patients go from being in a hospital setting to home and come back to visit," he says. When an open heart surgery patient came back to visit, Eric says seeing him with no trach and walking unassisted was the best feeling you can have as a nurse.
"Nursing is a profession where you can be a part of the beginning of life and the end. Nursing provides an opportunity to fulfill my spiritual and moral obligation to help others while providing a rewarding career. Every day is a blessing for me to help others."
Eric graduated with a BA in Management from Malone University in 2008 and his BSN from Kent State University in 2012. He received the Robert Wood Johnson Scholarship for Nursing award. At Mercy Medical Center, Eric has been a member of Nurse Practice Council, Infection Control Committee and a Preceptor. He is currently a staff nurse in the Special Care Unit.
Katie Lonca, RN
Post-anesthesia Care Unit
Katie started at Mercy as a nurse's aide soon after graduating from high school in 2003. After working in that position for several years and observing how nurses impact people's lives for good, she decided to pursue her own career in nursing. She says even the little things about her profession make her feel good as a person and even better as a nurse.
"You are the advocate for patients and families," she adds. "You provide nurturing care and facilitate healing. Nursing is all about the holistic approach. Providing that is one of the most satisfying aspects of my career."
Her supervisor Jamie Carbone, nursing director, PEAT, SDU, PACU, Gastroenterology and Wound Care, describes her as a kind, compassionate nurse whose goal is to provide quality care to her patients with a non-judgmental demeanor. Jamie says, "Katie is an excellent charge nurse. She strives to make fair assignments, respects her co-workers and uses other nurses' skill sets for the best patient assignments. She is also a great preceptor taking new nurses and students under her wing."
Katie has achieved Clinical Ladder III and is part of the Mercy Nurse Practice Counsel. She is also certified in ACLS, BLS, TNCC and PALS. "I love my job, my department, and all my co-workers," says Katie. "Mercy is my 'home away from home,' and my co-workers are my second family. And my day is not complete without making a patient laugh or smile."
Judy Melnyk, RN, MSN, CNOR, CSPDT
Since childhood, Judy says she wanted to be a nurse. "My best friend can attest to my love of nursing because we played hospital on a weekly basis," Judy says. "I love taking care of people and want to be the patient advocate."
A 38-year employee of Mercy Medical Center, Judy earned her associate degree in nursing from Walsh University in 1992, her BSN from Malone College School of Nursing in 1995, and her MSN from Grand Canyon University in AZ in 2011. She achieved certified nurse operating room (CNOR) credentials in 2003.
Judy has received many honors including Outstanding Clinical Ladder Level 4 Status, Nursing Excellence Award Winner Midwest Region "Mentoring – Nurse Week," and Malone College School of Nursing Outstanding Nursing Alumni Award. She has been a member of the Education, Practice Council, Co-management Orthopaedic, Surgical Site Infection, and OR Leadership Committees. She is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor for nursing students at Stark State College, Lead and Online Instructor for Medical Instrumentation Sterilization Technology (MIST) at Stark State College, and a member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN).
A co-chair of the establishment of Mercy International Medical Outreach (MIMO), Judy continues to reach out to people in other countries. She has been the team leader for 13 international mission trips to India, Ukraine, Armenia and Syria. This May, Judy will take her seventh trip to Ukraine to teach health and wellness.
Judy says she has grown both personally and professionally during her time at the hospital. "Mercy has been very good to me," she says. And Judy has been good for Mercy. "My faith and Mercy's Christian faith bring me peace on a daily basis."
Ivan Miller, RN, BSN
Special recognition as Mercy's 2016 Cameo of Caring recipient
Ivan describes the ability to help and teach people – as well as to advocate for them, promote their health and ease their suffering – as extremely satisfying. He says, "Serving others is my life mission."
Jason Pirtz, assistant chief nursing officer, says Ivan spends a great deal of quality time with his patients and families to really listen and understand their concerns. Jason adds, "Ivan is great at putting the whole picture together when looking at his patients. He is also good at working as part of a team to address complicated health-care issues."
Ivan says one patient who has touched his life forever is a man who had a routine surgery but developed complications that led to quadriplegia. Ivan says, "Despite the drastic change in his life, the patient and I laughed together and talked about all the positive things in his life. This put things in perspective for me."
Ivan graduated from Kent State University at Tuscarawas with an associate nursing degree in 2009 and from Kent State University (KSU) with his BSN in 2014. He is again attending KSU to become a critical care nurse practitioner and holds his BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications. Ivan is chair of the Nurse Practice Council and serves as a clinical preceptor for KSU.
Holly Rothenstein, RN, BSN
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As the second of eight children, Holly says she learned the value of caring for others at an early age. Later, as a lifeguard, she recognized that she could use her first-aid skills to help people, as well. "Nursing was an obvious choice for me to continue helping people in a practical and caring way," she says.
A Mercy nurse for nearly 17 years, Holly describes a particularly poignant moment early in her career when she cared for a patient with end-stage lung disease. She says, "He chose to be a do-not-resuscitate patient, and I was able to help him and his family deal with end-of-life issues. Caring for him and being with him until he passed away was a heartbreaking privilege. That experience has helped me to keep perspective throughout my nursing career."
Highlighted as a "nursing star" in the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce's Canton Inc, Winter 2015 edition, Holly is the 10M unit educator. Tami Colly, clinical manager of 10M/5M, says, "When Holly sees a new RN is struggling with critical thinking skills, she helps, encourages and teaches them. She likes to support others and help them succeed."
Holly graduated from the University of Akron College of Nursing with her RN/BSN degree in 1999. She has also achieved Clinical Ladder Level 3 and participates in Mercy's Nursing Congress and its products committee.
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