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Zoe McIntosh
I am joining Healthwatch Bucks from Citizens Advice Aylesbury Vale and a CEO role which involved extensive change management to prepare and lead the organisation towards a countywide merger with counterparts in Chiltern and High Wycombe.
I have over 10 years' experience working at a senior management level; these roles include a service manager position at a mental health charity (developing community wellbeing services) and as Head of Information and Carers' Services in a health and social care charity (securing and delivering local authority contract over 5 counties, as well as developing a national information service for people with long term conditions).
Prior to this, I worked as a practitioner in the mental health field undertaking a variety of roles in both the statutory and voluntary sector. Working in frontline roles, I saw first-hand the Catch-22 impact of poor mental health on areas such as employment, education, physical health and relationships, and vice versa.
Underpinning my work both as a practitioner and as a manager, has been the involvement of people whom services exist to serve in their design and delivery. I look forward to bringing my skills and experience to Healthwatch Bucks and working with the team to continue to fulfill the organisation's mission to 'ensure that the collective voice of people using health and social care services is heard, considered and acted upon'.
zoe@healthwatchbucks.co.uk
Robert Nikiel
Community Lead
Robert joins us after a 40 year career in IT and senior management roles, most recently as a management consultant specialising in programme management and transformation initiatives. For the past 6 years he has become increasingly involved in volunteering roles. He is a trustee on 2 local charities, Chairman of his local Parish Council, and a volunteer befriender for Bucks MIND. He hopes to bring together his accumulated business and volunteer experience for the benefit of Healthwatch Bucks and the community we represent.
robert@healthwatchbucks.co.uk
Belinda Burke
Signposting and Admin Officer
Belinda worked as an Internal Auditor for Lloyds Banking Group for over 10 years. She specialised in the pensions, life assurance and treasury divisions before taking a career break to raise her children. In the last two years she has been a volunteer administrator for a local youth football team and the Secretary of a local village school PTA.
belinda@healthwatchbucks.co.uk
Helen has recently joined Healthwatch Bucks as a project manager after a career in the Civil Service; most recently as a senior policy advisor at the Department of Health. She started her working life as a scientist in the Health and Safety Executive's laboratory before moving to its policy headquarters to manage a health research portfolio. In subsequent roles, as both a project manager and policy advisor, she has worked with others to deliver regulatory and practical initiatives in a wide range of areas, mostly health-related. Helen is delighted to have the chance to work with people in her own community on projects that will improve health and social care services in Buckinghamshire.
helen.smith@healthwatchbucks.co.uk
Phil Thiselton
Data and Impact Manager
Phil has been with Healthwatch Bucks for over five years. His main responsibilities are research design and analysis, along with general data management and number crunching. He also maintains and administrates this website. Phil joined us from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets where he spent almost ten years in various roles providing management information, writing reports and undertaking research. He is passionate about transparency and service improvement in the public sector. Phil has also worked as a volunteer in Tanzania, teaching mathematics, which led him to study Disaster Management and Sustainable Development at the University of Northumbria.
phil@healthwatchbucks.co.uk
Victoria Young
Victoria has a background in learning, development and support services for children and young people in the third and charity sectors. She has considerable experience in working with local people and community groups in developing, managing and delivering small and large scale projects where the end result enables people's voices to be heard and make a positive difference. Victoria is looking forward to working with local people who give up their time to make a difference to health and social care services in her home county of Buckinghamshire.
victoria@healthwatchbucks.co.uk
Alison was a project manager with Legal & General prior to motherhood after which she became self-employed. She then moved to the third sector working with community and voluntary groups in Buckinghamshire. This has involved recruiting volunteers, building relationships with third sector organisations,running community engagement activities as well as helping charities deliver projects. Now she manages our Dignity in Care project amongst others.
alison@healthwatchbucks.co.uk
Jenny Baker OBE
Chair of Healthwatch Bucks
After a career in the voluntary sector, Jenny retired as Chief Executive of Brain Tumour UK, the charity for people affected by brain tumours. Previously, national lead on volunteering and involving communities at the National Trust, Jenny was awarded an OBE in recognition of her services to heritage and environment. Keenly interested in patient engagement Jenny is passionate about people in Buckinghamshire receiving the best possible treatments and care. Having recently completed her term on the National Committee of Healthwatch England, Jenny is a serving trustee of the European Federation of Neurological Associations and adviser to the International Brain Tumour Alliance. She is also on the Boards of Community Impact Bucks and the Wycombe Arts and Heritage Trust with further insights into the vital services of not-for-profits and the differences they make to people's health and wellbeing.
Barry Clarke OBE
Vice Chair of Healthwatch Bucks
Barry has lived in South Bucks for 40 years and served on the Board of Healthwatch Bucks since it started. He is a Member of the John Hampden Grammar School Academy Trust which he previously served as governor for 12 years. He was a director and vice chair of Community Impact Bucks which he helped to form in 2010. In his business career, Barry is a strategic consultant working primarily on global sustainability initiatives. His voluntary work has included membership of the International Advisory Group for the Innovations in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health and service as Chair of Save the Children UK and later Save the Children International. He has been a director and past Chair of the Better Cotton Initiative and a director of the Alliance for Water Stewardship.
Howard Mordue
Howard Mordue is a District Councillor on Aylesbury Vale and a Buckingham Town Councillor. For many years he has been involved with charity organisations including the CAB and its fund raising arm BACAB of which he is a Vice President. He is also Chair of the Swan Community Hub and supports many other Charity Groups. His work experience has been at Director level within the printing industry.
Shade Adoh
Director & Panel Member
Shade Adoh is a registered nurse and has lived in High Wycombe District since 1996 having lived in other parts of the country. Shade has been a full time mother, the chair of a Parents Teachers Association and parent governor at a local school with whom she remains a very good friend. She volunteered her time for almost 2 years at the Citizens Advice Bureau where she learnt a lot about local resident's issues and where to refer people for support. She has organised a health promotion event and worked with other organisations locally to seek ways to promote healthcare provision. Shade is currently a Wycombe District Councillor.
Carol Heap
Carol qualified as a pharmacist and initially worked as a community pharmacist in London and High Wycombe before moving into the pharmaceutical industry to work in regulatory affairs. Her expertise is in the licensing of new medicines. She brings to Healthwatch Bucks a keen interest in health policy, patient engagement and access to healthcare, fostered by her background and close links to the local community. Carol has been a trustee for Community Impact Bucks since 2016 and is also the Community Impact Bucks Local Ambassador for the Marlow area.
Glen Martin
Glen has lived in Bucks for the past 15 years; his wife works for a Bucks charity. Glen's career has been spent in the media industry making sure channels for BBC and ITV, amongst others, make it to your screens. Now working for a large media outsource provider for leading global brands, he is responsible for global governance as part of the Governance, Risk and Compliance department and is qualified to advise companies and organisations on Corporate Governance requirements. His career has included roles in operations, project management and account management, gaining experience and knowledge to add to the Healthwatch Bucks team.
John Meech
John originally trained as a chemist and is member of the Royal Society of Chemistry with Chartered Chemist status. Now retired he has worked at a senior level in international and blue-chip organisations including GE Healthcare, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Danaher Corp. His expertise is in in health sciences including strategic planning, researching markets and managing product application areas globally. John has also managed external and academic collaborations to introduce new products. He is currently acting as a business adviser for Young Enterprise & The London Business Partnership and is a STEM Ambassador encouraging science and technology in schools.
Dr Tobi Iwuchukwu
Tobi trained as a doctor after having completed a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences. She currently works full-time as a clinical coder for the NHS. Tobi has always been an advocate of health and well-being. She enjoys being an active member of the community, having volunteered her time to support adults with learning difficulties, coaching children with autism in sports and organising charitable events and medical outreach programmes. Having grown up in High Wycombe, Tobi is a grounded member of the community who brings a fresh perspective to the Board. She looks forward to making a positive impact to local health and social care access and delivery.
Heena Thaker
Heena is a registered optometrist, living and working in Buckinghamshire for over 21 years. She also mentors other clinicians to build successful practices, ensuring their patients are at the heart of everything they do. Over the years, she has been actively involved in raising funds and supporting local causes such as hospice care, youth and cancer charities. Heena is particularly interested in using her years of experience, both as a provider and as a recipient of NHS services to help bridge the gap that sometimes exists in understanding the challenges of both parties. From this place of understanding, progress can happen and she believes this is the way to achieving good outcomes in health and social care. People wellbeing matters to her and she is passionate about a cleaner, brighter and healthier future for all of us.
Adekunle Osibogun
Adekunle Osibogun is a dual qualified lawyer and an arbitrator, with experience in dispute avoidance, and resolving complex disputes. He is an elected member of the Buckinghamshire Council and Buckingham Town Council with a deep and abiding interest in community development. He lives in Buckingham and is involved with different charity organisations. He is a member of different professional associations, and holds positions as a trustee or director of other organisations.
Parmjit Flora
Parmjit joined Healthwatch Bucks in August 2021. She has 20-years of management experience and currently works as a Programme Manager for Ocado. Parmjit brings with her the experience of delivering successful, sustainable, profitable outcomes and has a track record of providing strategic and cultural change through a data-driven and insights-focused approach. She has cross-industry experience of senior-level operational expertise alongside strategy and change management. Parmjit has also led teams to award-winning success and has been a finalist in the European Engagement Awards for Culture and Innovation. In addition, she has a strong track record of advocating for diversity and inclusion and works as Co-Chair of the Ethnic Minorities community at Ocado. She is also a business owner offering coaching and consultancy to small businesses and individuals.
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Deborah Tymms
Chris Purves
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Well, I overreacted a bit yesterday, may have lost one of my best friends. It happens to all of us sometimes. Although if there genuinely wasn't anything to trigger it, and mind you, I'm no doctor, it could also sound a little bit like bipolar, or whatever it's called right now (honestly, I've forgotten… It gets changed every few years.), since that can happen regularly with that. But if this was a one-off, man, it could just be a case of emotional dysregulation.
Hopefully it won't have long-term consequences… Maybe you can explain it tomorrow…?


Happy Monday, Lisa Hoel here! AJVD has a new group of knit/crochet themed stamps and dies so I had to make some fun cards using them. ;-) These are quick and easy – you could make a whole set for a knitting friend.
First I inked up the Handmade INKboss Inkpression Plate* with various colors of Distress Oxide Inks and printed several rectangles of cardstock with them. I used the Elegant Stitched Dot Edge dies to trim the side decoration sections out of the rectangles. I adhered those to the white card base. Then all I had to do was stamp the sentiments and tie on the yarn-like fibers that I had in my stash. Easy peasy!
*Tip: Using the metal Precision Plate along with the INKboss plates makes it easy to achieve a sharp and clear image. You will get even better results!
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great week.


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Rajashri Shah IAS AIR 81 Batch 2016
I am Rajarshi Shah, AIR 81 in CSE '16. I belong to Jaipur, Rajasthan. I had completed my B.Tech from IIT Kanpur in Civil Engineering. I had made into Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) in my previous attempt in 2016 and will now be moving to IAS. My father Mr. Bimal Kumar Shah is a practicing Chartered Accountant while my mother Amita Shah, commerce Graduate from BHU is a homemaker. My grandfather Mr. Rikhab Chand Shah is a practicing Tax Advocate.
When were you aspired to become IAS.
I made up my mind to become IAS just after completing my graduation in May, 2013. My inspiration towards civil services came from various civil servants who are IITK alumnus, specifically retired IAS officer whose career growth led him to head one of the most prestigious institutions of our country. Such kind of diverse work profile, enormous challenges and job satisfaction resulting from positive contribution to the people's development is present only in civil services which provided me a thrust to write the civil services examination.
What efforts you did to achieve goal?
I developed a clear understanding regarding the pattern and syllabus of all the stages of this examination. Broadly, I focused equally on two things reading standard books like NCERT, government documents etc and practicing mock tests, previous year papers a lot. I identified my mistakes and worked upon them. With honest hard work and smart strategy, I succeeded in achieving my goal.
Who supported for this task including JATF.
JATF is the strong foundation on which the building of JAIN civil servants stands tall and erect. Had it not been the support of the JATF, my journey would have faced many more hurdles. My friends in JATF, guidance of mentors both inside and outside the JATF and above all my parents and my entire family have supported me for this task.
Overall how you feel after getting success.
Clearing the civil services, the toughest exam of the world and getting into IAS is dream come true. The feelings cannot be explained in words but can only be felt. But yeah, I am excited to work in this challenging environment and commit myself with full energy and dedication towards serving our beautiful and diverse country INDIA.
Any message to the new aspiring students.
Develop a strategy, keep yourself updated with current issues, have belief in yourself, be patient and have confidence to achieve success. IAS is a dream for many, so always be determined and keep your hopes up high. I think that all the aspirants should remain focused to their goal of becoming a civil servant and enjoy the journey during all the stages of the exam because ultimately the JOURNEY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE DESTINATION. "SUCCESS IS NOT FINAL, FAILURE IS NOT FATAL: IT IS THE COURAGE TO CONTINUE THAT COUNTS".

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Don't miss out on our next up-coming LIVE workshop next week.
WEBINAR: Pakirehua, Teacher Inquiry with a Māori world view, 19 August, 3.45-4.45pm.
When we talk about Teaching as Inquiry, we immediately think about Spirals of Inquiry and the work of Timperley, Kaser and Halbert. From a Māori perspective Inquiry/Pakirehua has always been and is what we've always done, it's part of our DNA. Ancestors, tipuna show the way for us; their stories, experiences and knowledge are a natural part of understanding how we (as Māori) inquire, are curious and solve problems.
Using this approach, kaiako and tumuaki (in kura) have been engaging in cycles of inquiry to improve student achievement and the results have been hugely successful. Come and join Tammy Gardiner and Marama Reweti-Martin (Te Toi Tupu facilitators for Assessment, Management and Tumuaki projects) as they share the story and success of Pakirehua. REGISTER NOW.


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Blood cells grown in large vats from a starter stock of stem cells could one day supplement or even replace blood taken from human donors. However, existing protocols for making red blood cells (RBCs) in the lab can't be easily scaled up to produce the volumes needed to meet demand.
A*STAR researchers are getting close to growing huge numbers of red blood cells in industrial-grade vats.
Now, A*STAR scientists have optimized the molecular recipes and growth-supporting microparticles needed to prepare and sustain billions of stem cell-derived RBCs in industrial-scale manufacturing vessels known as bioreactors. They have shown that transient activation of a key signaling pathway can dramatically boost efficiencies across a range of starting materials.
The system is still nowhere near producing the 1–2 trillion RBCs found in each 'unit' of donated blood — but it's getting close. And soon, Jaichandran Sivalingam, a research scientist at A*STAR's Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), expects the platform to help solve the dual problem of supply shortages and transmissible infections that undermine transfusion medicine.
Jaichandran and his colleagues from Steve Oh's Stem Cell Bioprocessing research group previously developed a system for transforming induced pluripotent stem cells into RBC precursors under the kinds of conditions needed to keep enormous numbers of cells alive and healthy. The technique worked, but it wasn't very robust. When applied to multiple stem cell lines, the research team, which included collaborators from Jonathan Loh's group at the A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, recorded wildly different RBC differentiation efficiencies.
To find out why, the researchers searched for factors that enhanced the first step of the differentiation process. They found that a drug activator of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, which regulates cell fate decisions, helped coax the reprogrammed stem cells into forming early blood progenitors. They added this drug to their protocol and produced up to 60,000 blood precursor cells from each stem cell within about 50 days in culture — a 40-fold improvement over the team's prior approach.
Study authors Alan Lam Tin Lun, Steve Oh, Zac Lim Zhong Ri and Jaichandran Sivalingam.
There are still hurdles the method needs to overcome. The system, which was described recently in the journal Haematologica1, used a semi-solid, gelatinous growth medium, "which would be challenging for scale-up," Jaichandran explains. Since the paper came out, though, "we have made significant improvements," he says, and the A*STAR scientists can now produce around 1.5 billion blood precursor cells in a flask about as large as a travel-sized shampoo bottle.


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The USA vs Japan Giant Robot Duel
"Finally, after millennia of bullshit agriculture and metallurgy and revolutions industrial, political, cultural, whatever, shit's finally getting good."
We Challenged Japan to a Duel.
In the summer of 2015, MegaBots, inc. completed construction of the USA's first giant piloted mech. The Mk. II MegaBot is a 15-foot tall, 12,000lb robot capable of hurling 3lb projectiles at speeds of over 130 MPH.
Upon completion of the Mk. II, MegaBots challenged the only other known giant piloted robot in the world to a duel. A 9,000lb robot known as KURATAS created by a group in Japan known as Suidobashi Heavy Industries.
They Accepted.
Suidobashi Heavy Industries agreed to MegaBots' challenge under the conditions that the fight includes melee combat.
"Just building something huge and sticking guns on it. It's Super American ... If we're going to win this, I want to punch them to scrap and knock them down to do it."
Kogoro Kurata
MegaBots didn't back down.
We Crowdfunded the First Ever Giant Mech Battle.
MegaBots took to Kickstarter to crowdfund the upgrades to the American robot. Raising over $500,000, the campaign will allow the MegaBot Mk. II to not only be able to swing punches, but to roll with them too.
Get ready to witness the most incredible sports entertainment that the world has ever seen: Nation-on-nation robot combat. Multi-ton behemoths will swing punches, tearing steel armor panels off each other until one mech is left standing, while the opponent is left a heap of scrap metal.
Welcome to the future of sports.
In October 2017, History Was Made.
In an epic battle for the ages, the world came together and watched The Giant Robot Duel. Millions watched as MegaBots' Eagle Prime took on Suidobashi's KURATAS in the world's first streamed event of it's kind.
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A fantastic church hall on the fringe of the city centre. Seating for 180 comfortably. Bar and catering facilities.
No food available but tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, crisps, biscuits, sweets can be purchased before or at the interval.


First produced in 1996, and now out of print, this mint, original shrinkwrap, never played music cd, volume 2, contains music from the original TV soundtrack of `Lost In Space'. These recordings are from various episodes as well as the main and end titles.
This is a mint 5″ X 2 1/2″, embroidered patch featuring the logo of the Jupiter 2 spaceship from the hit, cult TV series, "Lost In Space".
This is a cotton baseball style hat with a polyester nylon mesh back and a mint, embroidered patch featuring the logo of the Jupiter 2 spaceship from the hit, cult TV series, "Lost In Space" on the front. This was the name of the ship used in the series. It is available on either a blue or black hat. If you do not choose we will send our choice.
This is a mint patch measuring 2.75″ high and featuring the logo of Alpha Control from the hit, cult TV series, "Lost In Space".
This is a cotton baseball style hat with a polyester nylon mesh back and a mint, unused patch measuring 2 3/4″ high featuring the logo of Alpha Control from the hit, cult TV series, "Lost In Space" on the front. It is available on either a blue or black hat. If you do not choose we will send our choice.
This is the logo of the Alpha Control Colonization Mission, which was launched on October 16, 1997. It pictures the Jupiter II from then hit TV series "Lost In Space".
This is a cotton baseball style hat with a polyester nylon mesh back and a mint patch measuring 3 1/2″ across featuring the logo of the Alpha Control Colonization Mission, which was launched on October 16, 1997, on the front. It pictures the Jupiter II from then hit TV series "Lost In Space". It is available on either a blue or black hat.
This mint, unused licensed metal enamel die-cut pin in relief features the Jupiter 2 Spaceship from the original hit sci-fi TV series Lost In Space. It measures 2.125″ wide x 2″ high and has been stored in a smoke and pet free environment. This is the second in a series of licensed pins paying tribute to the Fantastic World of Irwin Allen.
This is the figure image of the B9 robot seen of the cult sci-fi TV series "Lost In Space". This embroidered patch measures 4″ tall.


This novel begins Ashling and her Mother going to their family home. Ashling is fourteen years old and has not yet been claimed by her family so she has spent the last 14 years living in the cliffs with her mother. While she has 4 brothers she barely knows the oldest two or her father. Her brother Mund makes monthly visits to see her and Quinn has visited when he can. So when Ashling is finally invited to go to the castle she hopes her father will mark her as one of his pack.
Ashling is distraught to learn the only reason her father has called her home is to tell her she is getting married to another Werewolf…one she does not know. In an act of defiance she refuses to marry him and Mother and Mund whisk her off.
Fast forward two years and they are living in peace until Adomnan finds them. Needing the protection of her father she runs home to him. While hoping to hear he will protect her she is sent away to live with Baran, an old friend of her mothers.
Ashling's world is turned upside down as she goes with Baran to America. She has never lived among humans and now has to pass as one of them. She is not to turn into her wolf form and has to obey many rules. Ashling is angry until she meets Grey.
It's like a bolt of lightening when she sees him. She knows she has to have him and he feels the same way. The only problem is that Baran forbids her to see him. She doesn't understand why he feels this way but only knows it stems from something he keeps hidden.
There are so many secrets Ashling doesn't know about herself. She is the prophecy that was told hundreds of years ago. She is the wolf who will unite all of the wolf packs on Earth. What Ashling doesn't understand is how that will happen or why she was chosen. All she knows is that she doesn't want to do it if Grey isn't with her.
The rest of the book is fast paces and furious. Grey and Ashling learn that there attraction is so much more then lust. They also learn secrets about their families and why their families want to keep them apart. Add to that the fact that Adomnan is still stalking her and he won't quit until she is his.
There's a lot of fighting in this book between werewolves and a lot of love between couples and family. There's also some human high school incidents thrown in the mix. It's an interesting tale and I found I couldn't put the book down. In fact, I read it in one day!
Ashling is a wild sixteen year old who is fiercely loyal to the ones she loves. She cannot be tamed and she's ok with that. She knows that she is the one who will fulfill the prophecy but she doesn't know how she's supposed to do that.
Grey is a young man being torn apart by his heritage. His mother and father were both something not quite human but Grey doesn't yet know this. While he knows he loves Ashling and wants to be with her he also must listen to his father who wants to keep them apart.
I thought the character development in this book was wonderful. We get a good look at Ashling, Grey, Mund, Baran, and Tegan. We also learn a lot about the other, minor characters. I like that the development was both individual and as a family unit. I felt like it gave me good insight into each of the characters.
I'm giving this book 4 starts instead of 5 but I want to explain why. While I clearly loved this book there were a few cheesy teenage parts that I didn't like. I realize they were trying to build up Ashling's character and her being in a high school but some parts were just over the top and too much. Other then that I thought this was a great paranormal book and I can't wait to read the next two books in the series!


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The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational was an invitation-only event that took place this year on Saturday, November 6 – right on the heels of the leading specialty automotive trade event, the SEMA Show. Held at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, the event was created to challenge the finest street machines in the world—in order to showcase the quality, performance and talent of the country's top builders, performance parts manufacturers and car owners. The new Road Rally, sponsored by Detroit Speed & Engineering, Vintage Air and Pro-Touring.com, started with the close of the SEMA show floor on Friday, November 5. The route took finalists on a 'Vegas-style' rally ending at the location of the Invitational track.
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The entire event, from the pre-SEMA builds to the awards ceremony, was shot for a national TV show, which will air in early 2011 on a national cable network. For more information visit http://www.optimainvitational.com/.
Mark Stielow and his highly-modified and beautifully executed 1969 Camaro came out on top—winning the coveted title of OPTIMA Batteries Ultimate Street Car of 2010.
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An aluminum-headed 350 that makes 355 horses!
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The hot new small block V8 in the GM lineup is the hyper-aggressive LS3, offering a high-revving 376 cubic-inch combination that represents generations of small block V8 development and engineering.
An amazing engine in its stock configuration, the addition of high flowing rectangular port cylinder heads, loads the LS3 with potential. To tap that potential, GM Performance Parts (GMPP) offers the LS376/480––an LS3 with an upgraded camshaft that releases another 50 horsepower.
The LS376/480 comes with the same great features as the LS3 crate engine. The bottom end includes a six-bolt aluminum block, nodular crank, high performance rods, and 10.7:1 pistons. The high-flowing rectangular-port heads share their design with the LS7. An EFI intake manifold feeds the hungry engine, while 1.7:1 roller rockers work with the upgraded camshaft.
Let the tire smoking begin…
A new small-block legend in its own time!
When GM dared to release a redesigned small-block in 1997, it succeeded beyond the expectations of enthusiasts around the world. Known as the LS Family V8 smallblock, the first and most popular version is the high-performance LS1 available here as a complete crate engine from GM Performance Parts.
In many ways, the LS1 is superior to any smallblock that came before it. A deep-skirt, six-bolt-main block, with structural oilpan and other carefully engineered features, helps make the LS1 a strong, smooth running and dependable engine. A highlift camshaft actuating big 2.00/1.55 valves in symmetrical-port cylinder heads helps make it an uncompromised performer.
The engine is rated at 350 horsepower and 365 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine includes a GTO style oil pan, electronic drive-by-wire throttle body, intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, fuel rail with injectors, balancer, and 14" automatic transmission flexplate. It makes a great performance engine for your performance vehicle project – just add your wiring and electronics.
The Legend of the all-aluminum big block continues
The year was 1969, and the musclecar wars were in full swing. Each one of the big three had developed their own version of the ultimate high performance big block engine. Then, GM unleashed the ZL1, the most powerful engine ever released by General Motors. Based on an exotic aluminum block, the ZL1 offered only the best components from the L88 engine including a high compression piston, high flow aluminum heads and intake, and a bombproof bottom end. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet big block, GM Performance Parts has brought back a modern version of the ZL1 for your chance to relive musclecar history.
The Anniversary Edition 427 starts with a retooled version of the ZL1 aluminum block using the exact same tooling that helped create this legend in 1969. The advantage of the aluminum block is that it offers the completed engine the weight of a small block with a whole lot more power. The block offers a full-strength structure including thick deck surfaces and 4-bolt mains.
Building on that foundation, the short block contains a forged steel crank, forged steel rods, and forged aluminum pistons for a 9.5:1 final compression ratio. Aluminum, oval port heads have a 110 cc combustion chamber and carry 2.19-inch intake and 1.88-inch exhaust valves. A matching, high-flow aluminum oval-port intake feeds the heads with the help of an 870 cfm carburetor. The camshaft is a hydraulic roller with valve lift numbers of .510-inch on the intake and .540-inch on the exhaust. We even added 1.7:1 aluminum roller rockers. Like the original ZL1, the Anniversary 427 comes grossly underrated at 430 horsepower.
With a full list of features, this modern ZL1 is one of the most exclusive big block crate engines ever offered by GM Performance Parts. But, we didn't stop with just a great engine! Once you purchase an Anniversary 427 big block crate engine, you enter a very exclusive club because only 427 of these engines will ever be produced. To document the rarity of this engine, GM Performance Parts will include a complete owner's kit with each of these engines. In that kit, you'll find official Anniversary 427 emblems to place on your car as well as an engine data plaque and certificate of authenticity that share a matching serial number with the valve covers.
Only 427 of these crate engines will ever be produced, and then the ZL1 tooling will be retired forever. We hope that you will be one of the elite hot rodders to celebrate the anniversary of the big block Chevy with GM Performance Parts.
E-Rod '55 Chevy
Vintage style complements modern performance, efficiency and emissions standards in GM Performance Parts' ground breaking E-ROD - a '55 Chevy powered by the innovative, new E-ROD crate engine package. It includes a complete LS3 engine, emissions equipment and supporting components that enable classic cars to pass California's stringent smog tests.
Gm Performance Parts E Rod 55 Chevy GM Performance Parts (GMPP) introduced the E-ROD concept vehicle at the 2009 SEMA Show, in Las Vegas. The E-ROD crate engine package is available through GM dealers, authorized GMPP retailers and via the GMPP Web site, www.gmperformanceparts.com. List price for the LS3 E-ROD package is $9,375.
"E-ROD represents a revolution in hot rodding by offering an unprecedented, emissions-legal engine and emissions system that carries approval from the influential California Air Resources Board (CARB)," said Dr. Jamie Meyer, product marketing manager for GM Performance Parts. "We developed this system because it's the right thing to do, but our engineers did not sacrifice the performance that stirs hot rodders in the first place. It is a compromise-free package that delivers great power and efficiency, with the emissions of a modern vehicle."
Gm Performance Parts E-Rod '55 Chevy The core of the E-ROD package is the LS3 6.2L V-8 engine that is rated at 430 horsepower. Emissions equipment included with the package includes catalytic converters, a fuel tank evaporative emissions canister and more. GMPP worked closely with CARB and SEMA officials to develop the kit and secured approval that makes E-ROD-equipped vehicles legal in California and other areas that follow CARB's recommendations and emissions standards. No other O.E.M. or aftermarket manufacturer offers a comparable, CARB-approved system.
Courtesy of GM
Build-it-Yourself Kit of GM Performance Parts' 502" Rat!
Get this "beast in a box" and then finish it to your satisfaction! GM Performance Parts has put together the ZZ502 Base as a convenient partial engine assembly. You get the big-block V-8, four-bolt main muscle and just enough of the "finish work" to take the headache out of choosing parts – without missing out on the fun stuff!
The Base Engine, which boasts 4.47" bores and is stroked to 4.00", comes with aluminum, oval port cylinder heads with generous 110 cc combustion chambers. Its big time valvetrain features 2.25" intake and 1.88" exhaust valves to keep it breathing easy! The crankshaft is forged steel and is paired up with a hydraulic roller camshaft for great performance.
All you need to add is attitude – and an intake manifold, carburetor, water pump, distributor and plug wires. Everything but the attitude is available from your GM Performance Parts dealer.
GM Performance LS2: March 2010 Edition
When GM dared to release a redesigned small-block in 1997, it succeeded beyond the expectations of enthusiasts around the world. Known as the LS Family V-8 small-block, the first and most popular version is the high-performance LS1 –available here as a complete crate engine from GM Performance Parts.
In many ways, the LS1 is superior to any small-block that came before it. A deep-skirt, six-bolt-main block, with structural oil pan and other carefully engineered features, helps make the LS1 a strong, smooth running and dependable engine. A highlift camshaft actuating big 2.00/1.55 valves in symmetrical-port cylinder heads helps make it a uncompromised performer.\
The engine is rated at 350 horsepower and 365 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine includes a GTO-style oil pan, electronic drive-bywire throttle body, intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, fuel rail with injectors, balancer, and 14" automatic transmission flexplate. It makes a great performance engine for your performance vehicle project – just add your wiring and electronics.
GM PERFORMANCE 383:1966 CHEVY NOVA
The GM Performance Parts HT383 has been specifically engineered for low-rpm torque, and it's packed with durable parts that are all brand new. It produces 435 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm, but more importantly, it produces more than 400 lb.-ft. of weight-moving torque from 2500 rpm all the way up to its 4000 rpm peak. In other words, your trailer's worth of weekend fun is barely noticeable when hooked to a vehicle equipped with the HT383.
The bottom end has a 383 stroker forged steel crankshaft, heavy-duty rods, and hypereutectic pistons. The block is cast iron with 4-bolt main caps, and it's up to the task of making lots of power for years to come.
The brand new HT383 makes a great alternative to salvage and rebuilt engines. Once installed, the HT383 makes it possible to look forward to that big hill or long haul. Don't just drive to your favorite fishing hole – be the first one there!
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Andrea DuCane is living proof of the results you can get from regular kettlebell training. (If you're not familiar with Andrea DuCane, you can check out the Featured Coach interviews with her to find out more.) Fortunately, Andrea doesn't keep all her expertise to herself. I would love to attend a class with her in person someday, but for now I've been using one of her kettlebell DVDs, called Kettlebell Goddess. This is one of the few DVDs I haven't gotten tired of after a week or so of regular use, and it's really made me appreciate kettlebell training even more than I did before.
Andrea provides solid coaching advice for people without previous kettlebell experience. Although I've read and researched a lot about the benefits of kettlebells, I've never had any formal training, and I'm always concerned about my form. Andrea's DVD has a couple informative sections that are geared towards people who are new to kettlebell training. Kristann Heinz, MD, does a informational segment on the medical benefits of kettlebells for general overall health and during pregnancy. In the "Quick Start Review" segment, Andrea demonstates the basic kettlebell movements, including swings, cleans, military presses, front squat, snatches, and windmills. She also discusses power breathing, which was new to me and has really improved my kettlebell workouts.
Kettlebell Goddess has a great variety of workouts and other special features to keep you interested and motivated. The DVD contains 3 upper body workouts, 3 lower body workouts, 2 abdominal workouts, and 3 cardio workouts. Of course, the great thing about working out with kettlebells is you always get a full-body workout, but the different workouts provide a point of focus. Andrea's DVD also has six "Goddess" workouts, each of which places emphasis on a specific area. For example, the "Nike" workout, named after the ancient Greek goddess of strength, emphasizes cardio and endurance, whereas the "Athena" workout, named after the goddess of wisdom, emphasizes full body strength. A little corny? Yeah. But my nerdy side can appreciate it, and the workouts are great. And speaking of my nerdy side, the DVD also comes with a PDF document that outlines some sample workouts and weekly training plans. I'm a chronic list-maker and checker-offer, so I was happy to be able to print out a hard copy.
The intensity of the workouts is easily adjusted. You can use two kettlebells to increase the intensity, or use a lower weight bell on those days when you're sore or are having a hard time maintaining proper form. Andrea does all the workouts with Kristann Heinz and Nicole DuCane, who demonstrate modifications for those who want a more or less intense version of the exercises. If you don't want to do the Goddess workouts, there is also a "Build Your Own Workout" menu you can use to mix and match exercises to meet your specific needs. And although the title suggests that the workouts are tailored for women, they would also be effective for men. I convinced my husband to do some of the workouts with me, and although he's particularly skeptical of fitness DVDs in general, he actually enjoyed it and got a good workout.
There were a lot of other things that made this DVD particularly effective and enjoyable. For one, there's no background music, so you can really focus on your breath and learning the exercises at first. I also like the warmup and cool down segments, and use them with the kettlebell workouts as well as before and after I go running. Finally, just maneuvering the DVD was exciting. It's one of those exercise DVDs where you have about seven different menus, each of which has at least three items listed, so there's lots of material to keep you busy.
Of course, nothing beats working with a certified trainer. Although this DVD was a great supplement for my own training, it certainly doesn't replace that personal attention. That being said, Kettlebell Goddess is an excellent resource for those who want to increase their knowledge about kettlebell training and improve overall wellbeing and strength.
The "Kettlebell Goddess" DVD is available online for $29.95 at DragonDoor.com.


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My Top 10 list was originally posted on the Orange County Register SOUNDCHECK blog last week. Here it is again and even expanded a bit! I'm sorry about all the wonderful albums that didn't make the cut, but well could have. I'll note a bunch of those at the bottom of this post...
1. Carbon Leaf, Nothing Rhymes With Woman - Songs such as the shimmering Lake of Silver Bells, blues-minded Another Man's Woman, introspective Miss Hollywood and Celtic rocker Pink showcase the Virginia band's unique place in the modern music universe. I also got to see Carbon Leaf at The Coach House in 2009, with that concert stop allowing me a chance to hear many songs from Nothing Rhymes With Woman live.
2. Joe Bonamassa, The Ballad of John Henry - With the release of his seventh album, The Ballad of John Henry, singer-songwriter-guitarist Joe Bonamassa has delivered on the promise of his childhood prodigy talents. Featuring a wonderful mix of slow, soulful blues, classic-sounding British blues-rock and dizzying guitar workouts, the disc's dozen tracks explore the struggles and contributions of real-life working-class heroes.
3. The Decemberists, The Hazards of Love - While the album as a format may be spending its days in the intensive care unit, don't tell that to Portland's Decemberists. The Hazards of Love is a concept album that is best heard from start to finish, with the British folk-rooted style and ambitious story bound together in a way that recalls winning efforts such as Jethro Tull's underrated A Passion Play and the Who's seminal Tommy. And, no surprise, The Hazards of Love has also been released on vinyl. Nice.
4. Pearl Jam, Backspacer - On 2009's Backspacer, the pioneering outfit has issued an outstanding album that effortlessly blends its grunge foundation with new wave and power-pop. Backspacer is equal parts Neil Young and R.E.M., and demonstrates the greatness of a band able to surprise and delight almost two decades into its career.
5. Michael Ubaldini, Portable Record Player - On his latest studio disc, Fountain Valley, California-based Michael Ubaldini continues to mine his rich Americana and folk roots, but blends those styles with 1960s garage band-pop in the vein of the Zombies and early Kinks. Songs such as the scorching Scandal and Not a Heart Left to Steal are among his best-ever rockers, while the tender Memories of Belgium showcases his lyrical and descriptive song craft.
6. Dave Matthews Band, Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King - With a collection of songs that rock (Why I Am), groove (Shake Me Like a Monkey) and elicit tears (Lying in the Hands of God), DMB hit one out of the park with this one.
7. Muse, The Resistance - If Queen had emerged in the '00s, it might sound something like Muse. There was a time not long ago, when this kind of big, bold and brazen rock was out of fashion. The Resistance is both brash and beautiful, and it seems that Muse has finally been able to quiet the endless comparisons with Radiohead.
8. Pet Shop Boys, Yes - Before music fans dismiss this choice with a "Are you kidding me?," it might best be to get a good listen to the latest studio release from Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. Songs such as Did You See Me Coming?, Love Etc. and Vulnerable easily equal or best the duo's best-known hits (West End Girls, It's a Sin). The third track on the disc, Beautiful People, is my favorite song of 2009. A great dance record. A great record period.
9. Grizzyl Bear, Vecatimest - Even if I didn't like Grizzly Bear's dazzling mix of Beatlesque harmonies, Radiohead-styled experimentalism and all the nifty jazz touches, I would recommend everybody hear this. But the fact that all the eclecticism is wrapped in wonderful songs that are artful and easy on the ears makes this one of the top release of 2009. Just don't ask me to pronounce Vecatimest. I can't.
10. Dinosaur Jr., Farm - Armed with distorted guitars enhanced by waves of feedback, guitarist J Mascis and company served up a heavy dose of classic rock served up on sonic steroids. From the moment Dinosaur Jr. launches into Pieces, it's clear there is a timelessness and power to the band that remains a wonderful bridge between Neil Young classic rock and all the alt rock heroes who have followed in Dinosaur Jr.'s footsteps over the past 25 years.
Here are some other really great albums I have enjoyed this year and all will be on many other music fans' Top 10s for 2009:
Alison Brown, The Company You Keep - The talented banjo player and composer released another gem, this one featuring her work fused with pianist John R Burr and bassist Garry West and other musical pals.
Pat DiNizio, Pat DiNizio/Buddy Holly - Pat DiNizio is the incredibly-talented lead singer of The Smithereens. He took the 50th anniversary of the so-called "Day the Music Died" to release a tribute to the great Buddy Holly. This is a loving and lasting keepsake to many of Holly's most beloved songs from an artist who honors the originals while bringing his own style to the classic material.
Morrissey, Years of Refusal - Speaking of 1959, Morrissey was born the year that Holly died. Fifty years later, Morrissey is making some of the best music of his long career. His voice and songwriting skills have not dimmed and he continues to display a style that defies comparison.
U2, No Line on the Horizon - Many regular readers of my writing were likely surprised this album didn't land on my Top 10. It well could have and is a great album.
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'The T.A.M.I. Show' coming to DVD in March 2010
One of the rarest rock events ever captured on film, the 1964 concert known as The T.A.M.I. Show, featuring performances by future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Supremes and many others, will be officially released for the first time by Shout! Factory on March 23, 2010. The T.A.M.I. Show: Collector's Edition includes exciting new bonus features including new commentary by director Steve Binder, original T.A.M.I. Show radio spots, and a 20-page booklet with liner notes and rare photos and memorabilia.
The T.A.M.I. Show was filmed live at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1964, a mere seven months after The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and introduced the Swinging '60s to America. This legendary film has never been available on DVD, and hasn't been seen in its entirety since it originally appeared in theaters, including its "world premiere" at 33 Los Angeles area movie theaters on Nov. 14, 1964. Mastered from a new high-definition transfer and restored to its original length, this complete version features the Beach Boys performances that were removed shortly after the film's initial theatrical run.
The T.A.M.I. Show is the first concert movie of the rock era, capturing such superstars as the Rolling Stones (a line-up that included guitarist Brian Jones), James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Jan & Dean, Gerry and the Pacemakers, the Miracles (featuring Smokey Robinson), and many other Motown and British Invasion acts in their early prime.
Among the performances (please note this is not the full list):
Maybellene
It's Gonna Be Alright
Jan & Dean
The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)
Sidewalk Surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A.
Dance, Dance, Dance
Time Is On My Side
I'm Alright
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Gary 'Ho Ho' Hoey brings Chistmas concert to Coach House
Photo Credit: Steve Pitkin
Virtuoso guitarist Gary Hoey brings his annual holiday show to the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday night, Dec. 19.
Hoey has released several Christmas-minded sets since the mid-1990s and his "Gary 'Ho Ho' Hoey" shows have become an increasingly-popular concert draw every December. Fans who attend his upcoming show at the Coach House this weekend will likely hear him play instrumental, electric guitar-anchored versions of traditional material such as "Jingle Bell Rock," "The First Noel" and "Winter Wonderland," all of which can be heard on 2003's Ho! Ho! Hoey: the Complete Collection.
My complete concert preview on Hoey's upcoming concert will be posted on the Orange County Register later this week.
Labels: Concert Preview, The Coach House
GRAMMY Award nods not bad at all
I've been so busy this week, I have not had a chance to reflect on the GRAMMY Award nominations. In no particular order, here are some deserving artists who earned nominations for the upcoming 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards that will be in my thoughts next month.
The annual awards ceremony is set to be held on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.
Neil Young has been nominated for two 2010 GRAMMY Awards, with the title track from his latest studio album Fork in the Road nominated for "Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance," while his Archives Vol. 1 (1963-1972) has been nominated for "Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package."
Rosanne Cash earned a "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" category nod for her performance of "Sea of Heartbreak," a duet with Bruce Springsteen featured on her latest album The List. This is Cash's ninth career nomination.
The Dave Matthews Band's Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King earned a nomination in the "Album of the Year" category, while Daryl Hall & John Oates picked up recognizion for "Sara Smile" in the "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals.
Atlanta-based Third Day received three GRAMMY Award nominations, being recognized in the "Best Gospel Performance" and "Best Gospel Song" categories for the song "Born Again" from its Revelation album. In addition, Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage also received a nomination in the "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album" category.
And finally, Jars of Clay received a nomination in the "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album" category for its April 21, 2009 release, The Long Fall Back To Earth.
Best of luck to all of these great artists in January when winners are announced!
Labels: Various Artists
A busy week: David Archuleta and Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Been a busy week for me. I reviewed David Archuleta at The Grove of Anaheim on Wednesday night (Dec. 2) and bounced back to review Trans-Siberian Orchestra last night (Dec. 3) at the Honda Center.
Although both were centered around Christmas music, the shows were completely different.
My reviews are posted on the O.C. Register Soundcheck blog. Here are the links to read my reviews and what readers thought of my analysis:
http://soundcheck.freedomblogging.com/
Have a great weekend everybody!
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Response to Hurricane Harvey
EMS agencies from across the state have been on the ground to help with the Hurricane Harvey efforts.
Turn to TEMSA's Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates from EMS agencies that are on the ground.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has asked EMS agencies to fill out a quick survey regarding hurricane damage. Click here to access it.
State and federal regulatory bodies have relaxed some rules to help health care providers respond to patients during Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
The following is an overview of some of the measures. This is provided for informational purposes only and does not serve as legal advice.
DSHS indicated that they will consider any requests from EMS agencies on a "case-by-case basis."
Keep in mind that DSHS has extraordinary emergency funds for situations like this. This can be utilized for large items or infrastructure, such as ambulances.
In addition, if you are in an area affected by flooding, you can contact your local emergency management coordinator.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
HHSC released an FAQ document on August 31, 2017 that provides helpful information to health care providers. HHSC FAQ Hurricane Response to view it.
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) released the following guidance related to commercial health insurance plans and out-of-network benefits:
Because of the potential storm damage to local, regional, and state-wide utilities and infrastructure, many insureds, enrollees, or certificate holders could be forced to evacuate their residence locations and health care service areas. Restrictions on insureds, enrollees, or certificate holders will result in many storm victims being without necessary health care or dental services. Insureds, enrollees, or certificate holders should not be left without their necessary health care or dental services during a disaster or threat of imminent disaster. Under these circumstances, it is the opinion of the Texas Department of Insurance that all health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations should waive penalties and restrictions on insureds, certificate holders, or enrollees when these insureds, enrollees, or certificate holders obtain necessary emergency and nonemergency health and dental services out-of-network as a result of the disaster through the duration of the governor's proclamations. Additionally, health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations should not deny payment for necessary emergency and nonemergency health and dental services that are obtained out-of-network as a result of the threat of imminent disaster through the duration of the governor's proclamations.
Click here to view TDI's full statement.
Texas Medical Board
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has issued guidance related to expedited approval of physicians and other types of providers from other states to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Texas.
Click here to view the TMB instructions.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Per TDLR:
In accordance with Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily suspended all necessary statutes and rules to allow licensed health care providers employed by a hospital and who are in good standing in another state to practice in Texas to assist with disaster response operations.
This suspension is in effect until terminated by the Office of the Governor or until the Hurricane Harvey disaster declaration is lifted or expires.
Hospitals must submit to TDLR by email each out-of-state provider's name, license type, state of licensure, and license identification number to: Harvey@tdlr.texas.gov
TDLR licenses the following health care providers:
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Podiatrists (Effective 9/1/17)
If you have questions or need assistance, please call (800) 803-9202 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CST or email Harvey@tdlr.texas.gov
Hospitals – Department of State Health Services
DSHS offered the following guidance:
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, the Office of the Governor temporarily suspends all necessary statutes and rules to allow health care providers employed by a hospital and licensed and in good standing in another state to practice in Texas in order assist with the Tropical Depression Harvey disaster response operations. Hospitals must submit to the applicable licensing entity each out-of-state provider's name, provider type, state of license, and license identification number.
This suspension is in effect until terminated by the Office of the Governor or until the Tropical Depression Harvey disaster declaration is lifted or expires.
Licensed health care professionals should contact their Texas licensing boards for more information on the approval process.
Texas hospitals may contact Pamela Adams, Program Specialist, Facility Licensing Group at (512) 834-6600, extension 2607 or at pamela.adams@hhsc.state.tx.us with any questions.
Texas Department of Insurance – Division of Workers' Compensation
TDI-DWC issued a bulletin related to Workers' Comp issues during the hurricane response. An excerpt includes:
For the duration of the Governor's disaster proclamation, and with reference to claims involving workers' compensation claimants residing in a county included in the Governor's disaster proclamation insurance carriers must provide or continue to provide:
Processing and delivery of benefit checks and necessary medical care, services, and supplies, including physical therapy, pharmaceutical benefits, and medical equipment,
Waiver of penalties and restrictions related to necessary emergency and non-emergency health care provided out-of-network,
Coverage of payment for necessary emergency and non-emergency health care services obtained out-of-network,
Extended deadlines for medical examinations,
Authorize payment to pharmacies for up to a ninety day supply of any prescription medication, subject to the remaining number of days authorized by the prescribing provider, for individuals regardless of the date upon which the prescription had most recently been filled, and
Expedited change of address processing.
Click here to read the full bulletin.
HIPAA Sanctions and Penalties During a Declared Emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a bulletin related to HIPAA rules in the immediate aftermath of the hurricane.
The following is an excerpt from the bulletin:
The Secretary of HHS has declared a public health emergency in Texas and Louisiana following the President's declaration that a disaster exists in the States of Texas and Louisiana. Under these circumstances, the Secretary has exercised the authority to waive sanctions and penalties against a covered hospital that does not comply with the following provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule:
the requirements to obtain a patient's agreement to speak with family members or friends involved in the patient's care. See 45 CFR 164.510(b).
the requirement to honor a request to opt out of the facility directory. See 45 CFR 164.510(a).
the requirement to distribute a notice of privacy practices. See 45 CFR 164.520.
the patient's right to request privacy restrictions. See 45 CFR 164.522(a).
the patient's right to request confidential communications. See 45 CFR 164.522(b).
When the Secretary issues such a waiver, it only applies: (1) in the emergency area and for the emergency period identified in the public health emergency declaration; (2) to hospitals that have instituted a disaster protocol; and (3) for up to 72 hours from the time the hospital implements its disaster protocol. When the Presidential or Secretarial declaration terminates, a hospital must then comply with all the requirements of the Privacy Rule for any patient still under its care, even if 72 hours has not elapsed since implementation of its disaster protocol.
Map of Open Pharmacies
The Texas Medical Association published a map of the pharmacies that are open during the hurricane recovery. Click here to view it.


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With almost 1000 members and growing, the West Seattle Tool Library has become one of the most successful community-led tool lending services in the country. In less than three years, the project has grown into a community hub where people not only share tools, but knowledge, support, and a thirst for neighborhood improvements and sustainability collaborations. In this interview, Shareable community member Sven Eberlein chats with WSTL manager Micah Summers about what it takes to run a tool library and some of the unexpected places it can go.
Sven Eberlein: Tell me about the West Seattle Tool Library. How did it come about?
Micah Summers: It started with a group of folks from non-profit Sustainable West Seattle talking about how cool it would be to have a tool library and then applying for a grant from the City's Department of Neighborhoods. When the grant was awarded I stepped in as a volunteer coordinator, which helped us stay funded for the first year, and it took off from there.
SE: Were the guys who wanted to make this happen a bunch of handy people with lots of tools?
MS: I'm definitely that type of person. I randomly stumbled across the group, saying they wanted to open a tool library and were looking for volunteers. So I checked out what they were up to and decided I wanted to be part of it. A couple of guys were pretty handy with tools, but there were also some novices.
SE: How does it work?
MS: All you do is fill out some paperwork and get signed into our system, at which point you can check out any tool, generally for a week. We have recommended donations either for the tool you're borrowing or through an annual membership, but technically it's free to use, you pay what you can.
SE: What's the ratio between professionals and first timers using the tool library?
MS: I'd say at least half of our users are relative novices. About another 30 to 40 percent are somewhat skilled or have limited experience. Probably only about 5 to 10 percent using our services are professionals, usually because they already have tools and generally need immediate access that we can't reliably provide right now. Our current hours and availability cater towards average homeowners with weekday jobs.
SE: Do you feel that it has encouraged people who otherwise wouldn't be doing handy work to get engaged in making things?
MS: Yes, it certainly has, and in several different ways. For example, for people who don't have the tools and are short on funds it can often make the difference of whether they can do the project if they can spend more money on the materials and check out the tools from us. But there are also the folks who come in regardless of their ability to pay; they want to start a project but don't know how, so we try to provide that support.
SE: So this enables people to be a little more experimental with their projects?
MS: Yes, the library is definitely the kind of place where people can come to learn. A lot of folks know what they want to do, but they might not necessarily know what tools are best for that job. So they're able to talk to people with experience, which is a big value we provide. Also, if you're thinking about buying a tool but want to play around with it before committing, the library is a good way to test out tools.
SE: What would happen to the tools if they weren't used in the library? Can they be recycled or dropped off at Goodwill?
MS: For starters, most of our inventory is accumulated through donations, and we haven't had to do much marketing for those donations either. So it's pretty clear that there are a lot of tools either being discarded or collecting dust in people's basements. There aren't many alternative options other than us. You can take tools to Goodwill but it's not really their specialty and they don't really have a department for tools.
SE: You do a lot of community projects like park restorations, greenhouses, and home energy improvements, right?
MS: Yes, we're going in a lot of different directions and experimenting with a lot of different forms of outreach and community involvement. We have a monthly meeting called "Ask the Experts" where we invite local professionals and contractors to come in to chat with each other. It's a less intimidating format that allows the public to field questions and get information on projects people are working on, and sometimes it turns into leads for contractors.
We also started a "Fixers Collective" where we invite the public to bring in broken items and form groups to help people figure out what's wrong with them and fix them as much as they can. We've fixed everything from kitchen appliances to electronics and laptops.
Then there are the external community projects where we help build community orchards or playgrounds. There are also various restoration projects like finishing alleyways and group work parties where we provide a lot of the tools.
SE: So it's really as much about building community as it is about borrowing tools?
MS: Yes, we try to build connections everywhere within the community. Whether it's connecting people with tools, knowledge, to each other professionally, or to help them find professionals within the community, we try to bolster all those relationships.
SE: You're also offering classes, right?
MS: We've been doing that on and off, but when we've been doing it, it's been quite successful. The classes range from general tool and power tool usage to Women's DIY and plumbing, tiling, and electrical, as well as other crafts like beer making or beekeeping. We also have a workshop with full-sized portable tools that functions as a classroom space with table saws and big routers.
SE: Can you tell me a little bit about the mobile library you've been working on?
MS: Through a couple of grants we've developed a mobile unit which we're continually evolving. It can serve a lot of purposes, but its overall goal is to spread awareness about the library. It can also go out to work parties, deliver tools, or have a mobile work station where people can get work done. It's kind of a prototype for being able to manage multiple inventories between locations and to integrate it with our software and work flow.
The ultimate mission is to have a lot of community tool libraries that can work together similar to the public library systems. For example, folks in Northern Seattle are following our lead and they're opening another tool library in the city. We're trying to help them with their software and inventory, so at some point it'll be a lot smoother to have inter-library loans and things like that.
SE: What are some of the biggest challenges in getting these mobile workshops going?
MS: It's been a lot of physical work in getting our trailer upgraded and equipped to have it easily available and deployable. Then there's outreach to the community, so that people know this resource exists. We've made a critical difference in some community projects, and whether we could make it happen or not depended on our tools. One of our big challenges has been how to grow sustainably and be able to serve the demand of the community without knowing exactly how much that is.
SE: Where else in the country is this happening? Are you connected with other tool libraries?
MS: Yes, there is definitely a growing movement of tool libraries. One of our members made up a Google Map of all the tool libraries. When we started out, the web developer on our team who wrote the custom software for all of our inventory and user management systems also built our own tools to track what was really appropriate for lending tools in the market place. This system is now being used in tool libraries all over the country. We also launched Sharestarter.org which helps you develop a toolkit on how to start your own tool library, with tons of information on what you need. We've been getting tons of interest from all around the country and the world from people who want to start something like this.
SE: So you guys are the most evolved of all the tool libraries?
MS: I'm not sure if I'd go that far. Maybe in some aspects, but there's quite a few projects like the Tool Lending Library in Oakland that have been around for quite some time. They're part of the public library and have a lot more funding to work with and mature more quickly. There are some other big ones, but each one seems to be taking a different approach.


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Enemies, Characters, Mid-Bosses,
Mid-Bosses in Kirby's Adventure
Mid-Bosses in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Mid-Bosses in Kirby Super Star Ultra
Mike Enemies
Mechanical Enemies
Remake-exclusive Characters
Mr. Tick-Tock
Kirby Super Star Ultra artwork
Mr.チクタク (Misutā Chikutaku)
Mister Tick-Tock
ミスター = Mister, チクタク = Tick-Tock
Points Given
Mr. Tick-Tock is a mid-boss who grants the Mike ability. He resembles an alarm clock with four hands on his face. The upper hands serve as eyebrows and the lower hands serve as a mustache. He comes in assorted colors throughout the series. He attacks by jumping and launching music notes, as well as making short-ranged sound waves.
Although usually a mid-boss, Mr. Tick-Tock also appears as a drawing in Paint Panic, a sub-game in Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Mr. Tick-Tock is a circular, clock-like foe. He attacks by generating a sonic force field that sends forth musical notes. He draws inspiration from both real-life alarm clocks and decorative Nutcrackers. His moustache and eyebrows appear to resemble hands of a clock. He has small blue limbs, a reddish, round button-nose, and cartoonish white gloves. He also has attached to his head what appears to be either a bright yellow telephone or two school bells.
In earlier depictions, namely Kirby's Adventure, Mr. Tick-Tock was entirely blue.
Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Mr. Tick-Tock appears as a recurring mid-boss in these games. He jumps around haphazardly in an attempt to crush Kirby. He can also create a force field of sound (in the form of an alarm) around his body by forcibly ringing the bells on his shoulders. At times, the sound also creates musical notes which can be used to shoot back at him. If Kirby inhales him after his defeat, he is awarded the powerful Mike ability.
Mr. Tick-Tock appears alongside some of the other mid-bosses from Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land in the new sub-game Revenge of the King. He is first found hidden in a secret area in Illusion Islands, where he can be fought optionally, and then shows up later in the final level of the sub-game, The Revenge. The second time Kirby encounters him he is not optional and must be defeated in order to move on. Mr. Tick-Tock is also fought in The True Arena alongside the rest of the retro mid-bosses. In this game, his force field ring attack makes a sound similar to a phone. Otherwise, however, he behaves the same as he did in past games. Kirby can once again get the Mike ability from inhaling him.
Tick Tock Jr. seems to have been modeled after Mr. Tick-Tock. Conversely, Mr. Tick-Tock's new coloration may be a tribute to Tick-Tock Jr., who featured the same colors, only inversed.
Mr. Tick-Tock's second alternate color palette in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is almost entirely blue, which matches his color scheme from Kirby's Adventure.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (alternate palette)
Kirby Super Star Ultra (alternate palette)
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Archbishop Parker
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I first tasted this divine combination at Shacklewell Nights in Canary Wharf. With a little help from a similar recipe in the St John Cookbook, and some tweaking of quantities, I arrived at this recipe. It has been repeated so frequently on house guests that I am left with but a stub of chervil, and a hankering for much, much more.
One particularly enthusiastic foodophile, after a few glasses of wine, was heard to say "The flavours are so balanced: I can really taste the cucumber. It's incredible. I've never really tasted cucumber." For weeks afterwards he referred to the salad as my 'genius'. This may seem an extravagant way to discover the essence of cucumber; still, I urge you to try it.
1. Peel the onion, cut in half, and slice thinly. Soak in cold water for anywhere between half an hour and two hours. I do an hour or thereabouts. This turns the onion into an altogether gentler creature. Drain when it is to your taste.
3. Drain onions, and place in salad bowl along with cucumber sticks, torn up chervil, brown shrimp, and capers. Think whilst you do this, if you are uncertain about any of the ingredients, add a little less. You can always add more at the end, when you know how you want it to taste.
5. Just before serving, pour over half of the lemon juice, a splash of olive oil, and the capers. Taste. Balance the seasoning with a little extra salt and pepper, oil, capers, or lemon juice.
I leave you to search out my remaining chervil seeds, scatter them in a flower pot, and cross my fingers that September is a reasonable time for planting.