text:
Gov. Scott orders FHP to up patrol at state religious institutions
11:52 PM EDT, Mon October 29, 2018
In the wake of Pittsburgh's shooting, Governor Rick Scott has ordered state troopers to increase patrols at religious institutions all across the state.
A Lieutenant with Florida Highway Patrol said troopers would be randomly arriving at various religious locations for routine service calls.
In addition to the FHP, Governor Scott says local law enforcement agencies will also help bolster community safety.
Monday night the community saw an example of that first hand while at the Shalom Life Center's ceremony for the Pittsburgh shooting victims.
The symbols of a religious service often tend to be things like music and candles. But now that list includes security.
"We hired a sheriff," Co-Founder of Shalom Life Center Robin Dermer said.
Robin's husband, Lawrence Dermer, is the spiritual leader at Shalom, and said, "Security is something that we wish we didn't need, but we do."
Monday night the life center hosted a gathering to honor and remember the victims of the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.
"I think safety is paramount, and however we have to achieve that, it has to be our priority," Dermer said.
That's why the center hired a Lee County Sheriff's deputy to patrol the night of worship. It's a move that has been mandated by Governor Rick Scott. He announced that Florida now requires increased patrols at religious institutions statewide by the FHP, with the help of our local deputies.
"You feel like you're gonna be a little safer, but on the other hand [has] the world really got to this point?" questioned congregation member Patricia Reber.
Members like Reber are now welcoming a new symbol in their religious services as they continue to cope with the sign of the times.
"Martin Luther King said it best when he said, 'you have to combat with darkness not with darkness, but you drive out darkness with light.' And you drive out hate not with hate, but with love. And that's what we're going to be doing here today," Dermer said.
Florida Highway Patrol sent a list of the locations they will be patrolling. If you'd like to see that list, click here.
7 cars stolen in Fort Myers area over two week span
Lee County 7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint


You have the power to become the happiest, healthiest most fulfilled version of yourself.
You can feel truly full – with self-trust and self-esteem.
You can create awesome relationships – starting with yourself and your body.
You can be on your own side in every area of your life – a powerful partnership that will become the foundation for balance, happiness and falling in love with your life.
I'm Harriet. I believe in life-changing transformations.
And I empower women to make them, through my talks and coaching.
Being a part of your transformation – from your big wins to your tiny a-ha moments – is an honour.
Seeing you begin with a belief – no matter how small – that things can change, helping you reconnect with yourself, supporting you in making lasting changes and celebrating with you several months down the road – when your wellbeing, happiness, success and self-belief has skyrocketed – is the best job in the world. And it's my job.
And the proud owner of a delightful puppy called Fizzy.
Love, kindness and playfulness are central to my life (along with daily trips to the park, holding my breath while my older son practices parkour, raw chocolate, trips to the Science Museum, and regular conversations about how to save the planet and whether this is real life or a video game. I blame Elon Musk…).
My favourite time of day is first thing in the morning.
I love the quietness and magic of being awake before everyone else in the house, when the world feels still; sometimes it feels like a secret not everyone knows about.
Being in nature revives my soul. I adore moors, mountains, deserts and beaches; my family's home on Exmoor is my favourite place on the planet.
Cooking to uplifting and slightly trashy pop music totally rocks my world.
My biggest indulgences are Booja Booja ice cream and luxury organic skincare.
I've navigated several life transformations myself.
Coming through tough situations wiser and stronger is how I roll.
I've transitioned from a successful investment management career in my 20s to motherhood and entrepreneurship in my 30s.
I'm more than 16 years in recovery from addictions.
I am proud to say I have been mentoring women with drug and alcohol problems for more than 15 years, creating powerful personal transformations. I've summoned the courage to leave an unhappy marriage and have flourished.
I've healed from allergies and eczema using diet alone.
I am recovering from serious injuries sustained in a car crash in 2016.
It also requires presence, commitment, persistence, guidance and support.
Most of all, making the decision to change while balancing a busy and demanding life, takes courage.
Every transition I've been through has been supported by the love, patience and wisdom of people who've been there before and know how to make change happen.
Now I'm offering that support to you.
Let go of the feeling that it's all just too much and you're never quite good enough.
Move towards the future you want.
Be open to change and anything – literally anything – is possible.
My One of Many™ training centred on learning with Dr Joanna Martin, the founder of the One of Many women's leadership movement, Susie Heath and Annie Stoker, three extremely wise and experienced women in the field of personal transformations for women. The One of Many™ programme can be summed up as transformational rocket fuel.
My health coaching training with IIN involved studying major dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world's top health and wellness experts.
I inspire and empower change through talks and workshops.
My style is engaging, personal and authentic. I weave powerful stories with processes and tools, and, where appropriate, interactive, impactful exercises, to make desired learnings directly applicable to the audience, as well as easily and immediately actionable.
About me: I'm Harriet. I believe in life changing transformations. And I empower people to make them. I'm a coach, an experienced mentor and an established and sought after speaker.
as a "thank you" for asking to stay in touch and receiving my newsletters.
P.S. Please make sure you have confirmed the subscription (first mailchimp email).
You will receive the e-book right after, with a second email.
N.B. How will your email address be used? Only to email you the e-book & newsletters.
Tips on creating a better relationship with yourself; talks, events, workshops, webinars coming up; special offers/discount codes; new coaching programs and other services; webinar recordings & other documentation.
I will never ever sell your data to a third party. You can unsubscribe at any time either by hitting the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the emails, or by emailing my Data Officer at help@harrietwaleycohen.com.


text:
Cuskinny Nature Reserve.com
Guidance on Site
As far as we are aware regular recording of the bird life of BWI Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve did not take place until the early 1970s with no records from before that date currently available.
It was in January 1990 that an official Birdwatch Ireland Nature reserve was established on the site and since then some management work has been carried out in an attempt to improve the habitat for birds. In the summer of 1992 the area of the reserve was greatly increased, incorporating most of the uncultivated land surrounding the lake.
For the purpose of recording wildlife sightings etc. on the reserve we also include Cuskinny Bay which is on the southern boundary of the reserve and is always worth checking when visiting the area.
Click a species name for more information:
A Guide to the Wetland & Sea birds of Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve (2017)
This systematic list is by no means exhaustive, and while every effort to include all sightings has been made, if the reader has additional records of any species, or corrections to the existing records email them to info@cuskinnynaturereserve.com
BRENT GOOSE Branta bernicla
Only recorded regularly in the bay since the late 1990s and now flocks of up to 25 can be seen feeding at low tide in the bay during the winter.
CANADA GOOSE Branta canadensis
There was a free flying feral population of these geese at The Lough, Cork City for many years and most flew to and from Ballycotton during the year. Eight were seen on the lake on the 26th September 1994. There are at least 5 feral birds at Slatty Bridge, Cobh Cross.
BARNACLE GOOSE Branta leucopsis
Five on the 12th January 1982 and one on the lake during the winter of
1990/91 are the only records on the reserve of this rare visitor to county Cork.
GREYLAG GOOSE Anser anser
In February 1992 two individuals were seen in the bay. These birds were almost definitely from a free flying feral population present at nearby Fota Wildlife Park.
MUTE SWAN Cygnus olor
Mute Swans have been present on the lake for many years and are the most popular species with the general public. Up to the late 70's these birds were much persecuted during the breeding season with egg stealing being the main problem. During one such incident a female was deliberately killed defending her clutch.
Thankfully this practice seems to have almost disappeared and a pair has successfully hatched a brood of cygnets on the lake almost every year since except 1999.
Ringing studies of the Swans on the lake and in the county have shown that there is a fairly regular change of adult birds on the lake. There has never been more than one breeding pair on the lake.
In 1992 a new unringed pair chased the resident pair off the lake after the female of old pair had begun sitting on the nest. This is very unusual for Mute Swans. The new bird also sat on the same nest for a short while but no young were produced. The cause of the failure of both pairs was possibly due to the late "eviction" of the old pair or nest disturbance.
SHELDUCK Tadorna tadorna
This species, which is very common in the harbour during the winter months, is rarely seen on the lake, preferring the huge open mudflats at places like Rossleague. A few pairs breed on the Great Island and during April and May birds can be seen engaging in courtship displays on and around the lake, with up to ten individuals having been seen at any one time. An attempt by parent birds to bring their young onto the lake is made most years but rarely succeeds because they are usually driven out aggressively by the Mute Swans defending their young. In 1992 no Mute Swans were hatched and a brood of 11 Shelducks was brought onto the lake, and apart from the attention of the Grey Herons they were largely undisturbed.
GADWALL Anas strepera
A very rare visitor to the reserve. A male and female on 24th February 1985 is the only record for the reserve.
WIGEON Anas penelope
Despite large numbers present in Cork Harbour in the winter they are rare visitors to the reserve. A male on the 3rd September 1970 and a pair on 21st September 1980 and up to 60 during the winter of 2005/2005 are the only records for the reserve.
AMERICAN WIGEON Anas americana
One record of a male on the lagoon during May 2013.
MALLARD Anas platyrhynchos
The most common duck on the reserve, present all year round and breeding annually. The number of breeding pairs varies from year to year with an average of six to eight pairs. Maximum counts occur in the autumn months with over 200 present on occasions.
PINTAIL Anas acuta
A species scarce in the county and the harbour area with rarely more than 20 birds present in the winter months. On the reserve there are no records before 1970 and since then they have only been recorded once or twice up to 1991. During the winter of 1991/1992 Pintail were present on the lake from 20th October for the winter with a maximum count of three males and six females, one female remained until April 21th 1992.
SHOVELER Anas clypeata
Recorded only once on the reserve. In March 1980 two males were seen on the 2nd with one still present on the 17th.
TEAL Anas crecca
A species present almost all year round on the reserve in small numbers and breeding irregularly. Numbers seen vary from two to four during the summer and as many as 15 in the winter months. There was an exceptional count of 50 on the 15th December 1977.
GREEN-WINGED TEAL Anas carolinensis
One record of a male. Awaiting details.
POCHARD Aythya ferina
A scarce visitor to the reserve. Not recorded every year and then only in the winter months, during very cold weather. Counts of over 70 have been made on the lake on one or two occasions.
RING-NECKED DUCK Aythya collaris
One record of a male on the lagoon on a number of dates in March 2012.
TUFTED DUCK Aythya fuligula
Recorded most years on the lake. In 1990 a pair was present on the lake up to the 15th May and courtship behavior was observed but they did not stay to breed. During the winter months up to ten have been seen on rare occasions, but usually only one or two are seen.
SCAUP Aythya marila
A scarce duck in Cork Harbour and seen twice on the lake. Two females on 6th March 1971 and 10 on 11th December 1981.
SURF SCOTER Melanitta perspicillata
One record of one from the bay on a number of dates from December 2010 and into January 2011.
VELVET SCOTER Melanitta fusca
They have been two records from the bay in January 2015 and January 2020.
COMMON SCOTER Melanitta nigra
Not recorded before 1980. During the 1980's small numbers were present in the eastern end of the harbour and occasionally during the winter months between two and four could be seen off the bay. Nine were seen in the bay on 23rd November 1985.
LONG-TAILED DUCK Clangula hyemalis
Rarely seen in Cork Harbour. Only one record of four in the bay from 30th December 1988 to 3rd January 1989.
GOLDENEYE Bucephalus clangula
An occasional visitor to the reserve. Recorded in most years during the 1980's and 1990's with usually only two or three seen on the lake during the winter months, but sometimes as many as ten. Females are usually recorded with males been seen on rare occasions. Flocks of between four and eight can be seen in and around the bay during the winter months also. Since the mid 1990's numbers have declined and are now rarely seen on the reserve. This reflects the trend in Cork Harbour.
RED-BREASTED MERGANSER Mergus serrator
Recorded only twice on the lake in the present period. Five or six are usually seen in and off the bay between late September and early April where they sometimes come ashore to preen, especially at low tide. Over 100 were present in the bay area on 28th December 1976.
RED-THROATED DIVER Gavia stellata
Seen infrequently in the bay between October and March rarely more than two in a day.
BLACK-THROATED DIVER Gavia arctica
Single records of one on the bay during December 1998 and early January 2004.
GREAT NORTHERN DIVER Gavia immer
Regularly seen between October and March off the bay with sometimes up to seven individuals present, particularly after strong southerly winds when birds have been seen within 10 meters of the shore and one was recorded on the lake on one occasion.
WHITE-BILLED DIVER Gavia adamsii
One record of one bird from the bay on 28th December 2010.
EUROPEAN STORM PETREL Hydrobates pelagicus
Rarely seen inside Cork Harbour. One was seen off the bay on the 7th June 1977.
LEACH'S PETREL Oceanodroma leucorhoa
LEACH'S PETREL Oceanodroma leucorhoa
They have been recorded from the bay. Awaiting details.
FULMAR Fulmarus glacialis
Recorded in the bay and very occasionally over the lake between March and August. Thought to have bred in or near French`s Bay, to the west of the reserve on one occasion.
MANX SHEARWATER Puffinus puffinus
Rarely seen inside Cork Harbour, recorded twice off the bay During June 1977.
LITTLE GREBE Tachybaptus ruficollis
Two to four pairs breed annually on the lake. During the winter months resident birds are joined by immigrants and counts in double figures are normal. The highest count on the lake was 38. Birds are also seen occasionally on the bay during the winter months.
RED-NECKED GREBE Podiceps grisegena
A small number of records from the bay during the 1980s and 1990s. Awaiting further details.
HORNED/SLAVONIAN GREBE Podiceps auritus
There have been records of single birds, rarely two together from the bay almost annually.
GREAT CRESTED GREBE Podiceps cristatus
Recorded from September to April but only regularly between October and March, this beautiful diver is regularly seen in the bay and sometimes even comes ashore. The number of birds varies a lot with up to ten seen during the winter months and occasionally as many as 35 have been recorded.
BLACK-NECKED GREBE Podiceps nigricollis
Recorded almost annually from the bay in the 1990s and 2000s.
GLOSSY IBIS Plegadis falcinellus
One record of two birds flying in off the sea on 20th May 2014.
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON Nycticorax nycticorax
One record of one bird on the reserve in may 2008.
GREY HERON Ardea cinerea
These very noticeable birds breed annually in the grounds of nearby Cuskinny House. The Heronry is a small one with between two and six pairs breeding. Grey Herons are a prominent feature of the reserve with birds always to be seen in and around the lake and the bay area all year round. Three or four birds are usually present on the lake with another three or four also present on the shoreline of the bay at low tide. Occasionally roosts of up to 20 birds are recorded in the trees and fields on the east side of the lake.
LITTLE EGRET Egretta garzetta
A single adult which circled the lake on February 1st 1991 and flew off to the north. A single adult present irregularly in the bay during December 2001. One bird is now seen regularly around the lake and in the bay.
GANNET Morus bassanus
This large seabird regularly enters Cork Harbour and is recorded annually off the bay in small numbers between July and September. 12 were seen hunting off the bay on 2nd August 1985. The decline in Mackerel shoals inside the harbour has led to a reduction in records within the last 10 years. In the winter, Gannets are scarce off our coasts and rare in the harbour. There is one record of an adult seen off the bay in January 1985.
SHAG Phalacroocrax aristotelis
Seen regularly in small numbers in the bay in all months of the year. No confirmed records from the lake.
CORMORANT Phalacrocorax carbo
Recorded on the lake in every month of the year in small numbers, usually no more than three in a day. From July to October numbers visiting the lake increase and up to eight birds have been recorded in a day during this period. Both adult and immature birds are seen feeding on small eels and small flatfish that enter the lake under the bridge at the southern end of the reserve at high tide. Cormorants are also regularly seen in the bay.
WESTERN OSPREY Pandion haliaetus
At least one record of one bird on the reserve. Awaiting details.
WHITE-TAILED EAGLE Haliaeetus albicilla
SPARROWHAWK Accipter nisus
Recorded in every month, usually singly but occasionally two in a day. Regularly hunts over the reserve and breeds in nearby woodlands.
MARSH HARRIER Circus aeruginosus
Once a regular breeding species in Ireland, now a rare visitor to Ireland. One record of an adult female flying the length of the reserve on 21st and 22nd July 1980 was the first for the Great Island.
HEN HARRIER Circus cyaneus
Very rare on the Great Island with no records since 1980. Three records during the winter of 1973/74 may have related to the same individual. Single females seen on 22nd September and 9th November 1973 and 2nd January 1974.
Common Buzzard Buteo buteo
Probably recorded at Cuskinny up to the final decades of the 19th century when the species was driven to extinction in Ireland. Since the 1950s they have been recolonising and are now breed on Great Island and are a regular site at the reserve with up the five seen together.
KESTREL Falco tinnunculus
Recorded in every month but not as regularly as the last species. Never more than one seen in a day.
MERLIN Falco columbarius
A rare visitor to the reserve with less than ten sightings in the present period. Usually seen in spring, autumn and winter.
PEREGRINE Falco peregrinus
Recorded in every month of the year, always lone birds and usually females or young birds, recorded most frequently in the winter months.
BARN OWL Tyto alba
Seen hunting over the reserve in the early 1980's but like in other parts of the county is declining and has rarely been seen on the reserve since then.
LONG-EARED OWL Asio otus
A single bird was seen roosting in a tree on the reserve during the spring of 2003.
PHEASANT Phasianus colchicus
Present all year round, more often heard than seen especially at the northern end of the reserve.
WATER RAIL Rallus aquaticus
A resident on the reserve. Its pig-like squealing call can be heard most days, particularly at dusk, around the edge of the lake. A maximum of six calling birds has been heard. Since the introduction of the artificial shoreline this very secretive water bird has been seen in that area on rare occasions. Probably breeds annually on the reserve.
CORNCRAKE Crex crex
Recorded before the present period but reflecting national trends has now become extinct in county Cork and over most of its former Irish range.
MOORHEN Gallinula chloropus
A resident, breeding water bird of the reserve with up to six pairs present. Usually up to four seen in a day. Regularly seen feeding on the roosting rafts in the evenings.
COOT Fulica atra
A scarce winter visitor on the reserve, not recorded every year. In the mid-1980's some of the highest numbers on the reserve were recorded with 12 on 3rd March 1984 and 14 on 23re November 1985.
Single pairs have bred irregularly on the reserve, and breeding was last confirmed in 1980 when a single pair raised two young.
OYSTERCATCHER Haematopus ostralegus
Recorded flying over the reserve regularly and seen in the fields around the reserve, particularly those on the eastern border. Also feeds regularly in the bay at low tide. Numbers peak during the winter months when over 100 and occasionally over 200 have been seen.
LAPWING Vanellus vanellus
In cold weather during the winter months they can seen in the fields surrounding the reserve and on the shoreline of the bay, as well as flying overhead. During exceptional cold weather movements 2,500 have been seen in a day.
GOLDEN PLOVER Pluvialis apricaria
On rare occasions small flocks of between 20 and 50 birds have been seen flying high over the reserve during winter and early spring.
RINGED PLOVER Charadrius hiaticula
Present in Cork Harbour in small numbers during the winter and a rare breeding species. At least one record of one bird from the bay. Awaiting details.
WOODCOCK Scolopax rusticola
Apart from eight on the 9th December 1972, Woodcock were recorded annually in very small numbers up to the mid 1970's. None seen between then and the mid and late 1990's when they reappeared and have been recorded annually since then in the conifer plantation.
JACK SNIPE Lymnocryptes minimus
Like its cousin the Snipe, has declined dramatically on the Great Island in the last 20 years. Never common and has been recorded less than 10 times on the reserve, all before 1980. Drainage of wet bog land and habitat succession are the main reasons for this species disappearance.
SNIPE Gallinago gallinago
Like the last species the Snipe has declined in numbers on the reserve over the last 20 years. The best time to see them is during very hard, cold winter weather. In the present period numbers have dropped from over twenty in a day to just one or two. The highest count of Snipe on the reserve was 110 in January 1978.
BLACK-TAILED GODWIT Limosa limosa
Cork harbour hold internationally important numbers of this wader in the winter months, but there is no suitable feeding areas in or near the reserve. Very rarely seen in the bay in very small numbers (less than 10). On the lake, one on 20th November 1970 and eight in the autumn of 1991 were seen feeding along the artificial shoreline.
BAR-TAILED GODWIT Limosa lapponica
An uncommon bird in Cork Harbour. One record of one bird in the bay on the 12th Movember 2016.
WHIMBREL Numenius phaeopus
Studies carried out in the mid-1970's show that very large numbers of this species migrate over Cork Harbour each spring. In the last week of April up to 500 have been seen flying over the reserve and small numbers have been seen feeding on the shoreline of the bay. Cork Harbour is one of the few places in Ireland where Whimbrel are recorded regularly in the winter months and individuals have been seen in the bay on occasions.
CURLEW Numenius arquata
Seen mainly in the bay and in the fields to the east of the lake during the winter and spring. In the fields up to 100 have been counted while only five or six feed in the bay at low tide.
SPOTTED REDSHANK Tringa erythropus
At least one record of one bird. Awaiting details.
REDSHANK Tringa totanus
Present in the bay almost all year round in small numbers, rarely more than ten seen in a day. Occasionally seen on the lake, especially in the autumn.
GREENSHANK Tringa nubularia
A scarce visitor to the reserve. Recorded annually in the bay at low tide, especially during autumn and winter, usually singly but occasionally up to four. Very rarely seen around the lake.
GREEN SANDPIPER Tringa ochropus
At least one record from the reserve. Awaiting further details.
WOOD SANDPIPER Tringa glareola
The only record to date for the Great Island was on the artificial shoreline of the lake on 10th and 11th September 1990.
COMMON SANDPIPER Actitis hypoleucos
Usually one or two seen and heard around the lake edge during August and September with very occasionally up to four seen. During the present period one has wintered in the bay area most years and sometimes two or even three have been recorded in winter.
TURNSTONE Arenaria intrepres
Seen regularly in the bay at low tide from October to March with counts varying considerably between 12 and a maximum of 74.
KNOT Calidris canutus
Present in small numbers in Cork Harbour in the winter. At least one record from the bay. Awaiting further details.
DUNLIN Calidris alpina
A very common wader in Cork harbour in winter, preferring large open mudflats. A rare visitor to the reserve. Recorded in very small numbers in the bay at low tide.
GREY PHALAROPE Phalaropus fulicarius
A single record of two adults on the bay on 20th September 1981 was only the second record ever of this species on the Great Island.
KITTIWAKE Rissa tridactyla
A scarce gull in the harbour, though present all year round. On the reserve it is very scarce and only seen in the winter and spring, particularly when large numbers of Black-headed Gulls are present. Usually seen singly but very occasionally as many as 12 may be present.
SABINE'S GULL Xemi sabini
SABINE'S GULL Xemi sabini
A bird returned annually in late autumn and early winter for a number of years and was seen at Cuskinny on a few occasions. Awaiting more details.
BLACK-HEADED GULL Chroicocephalus ridibundus
BLACK-HEADED GULLChroicocephalus ridibundus
These are the most common gulls on the reserve. Present all year round and as with the rest of Cork Harbour numbers of this species increase greatly in the autumn and winter months. Most of the winter birds come from Eastern Europe and a ringed Black-headed Gull from Lithuania was seen on one of the roosting rafts during the winter of 1991/1992. Lowest counts are during the summer months with an average of between 10 and 30 individuals present on the lake, rising to between 100 and 200 in the winter. Counts of over 500 have been made on a few occasions. As with the other gull species there is a high turnover of individuals during the day and the number using the lake in the winter regularly exceeds 1000.
LITTLE GULL Hydrocoloeus minutus
Recorded almost annually on the Great Island in small numbers usually in autumn and winter. Has been seen in the bay on at least six occasions in the present period. Also since the reserve was established Little Gulls have been recorded on the lake on at least six occasions.
LAUGHING GULL Leucophaeus atricilla
Two records. A first winter bird on a number of occasions during January 1984 and another on the 10th February 2006.
MEDITERRANEAN GULL Ichthyaetus melanocephalus
The first record of this species on the Great Island was on 20th September 1980, this was only the sixth county record. Since then the numbers seen locally and nationally have increased noticeably, reflecting international trends. Mediterranean Gulls are now recorded regularly on the lake, mainly in the winter, usually up to four but occasionally five or six and on one occasion seven have been seen. Maximum day count is 14.
Since the introduction of roosting rafts on the lake in 1990 the number of gulls in general using the reserve has increased. Most of the gulls in the town come to the lake to wash on a daily basis during the winter months. As a result of such a high turn over the lake has become a very good place for watching gulls in the winter months. The small size of the lake means that good views are always guaranteed.
COMMON GULL Larus canus
Not as common as its name suggests. Present on the lake and in the bay throughout most of the year and like the last species highest counts are made in the winter when up to 50 can be seen in a day.
RING-BILLED GULL Larus delawarensis
The first record of this American gull in Ireland was in 1979, the first record for the Great Island was one at Rossleague on 17th March 1985. Since the reserve was established records are as follows. A bird in its second summer on 13th March 1991, one first summer on 20 June 1991. One adult remained on and off over the summer in 1996. Since these three records Ring-billed Gulls have been seen every year mainly during the winter months with a maximum of six seen together.
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL Larus marinus
Our largest gull, common in the harbour but only found in small numbers on the reserve. Highest counts are made during the winter when numbers rarely exceed 20 in a day on the lake.
GLAUCOUS GULL Larus hyperboreus
Like the last species this large northern gull has occurred a few times on the reserve. No records before the present period.
ICELAND GULL Larus glaucoides
A rare winter visitor to the reserve, more frequent in recent years. No records before the present period.
HERRING GULL Larus argentatus
Not as common as it was in the 1970's, now found only in small numbers on the reserve with rarely more than 15 present in a day. Most common in the winter.
AMERICAN HERRING GULL Larus smithsonianus
During the winter of 2000/2001 three American Herring Gulls were seen regularly on the lake and in the bay. Recorded most winters since then up to 2005.
YELLOW-LEGGED GULL Larus michahellis
An adult on the lagoon on the 18th February 2006 is the only reported record.
LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL Larus graellsii
Seen regularly on the reserve during the autumn and winter with numbers sometimes exceeding 60 in a day.
SANDWICH TERN Thalasseus sandvicensis
A summer visitor to the reserve. Usually present in the bay from April to September and occasionally in March and October. Up to 15 have been seen in a day.
Since the rafts were put in place on the lake, Sandwich Terns have been seen in small numbers on the rafts in spring and autumn. Eight was the highest count on the lake in the present period. The earliest record was two on the 21st March 1976. They have only been observed feeding on the lake on one occasion.
LITTLE TERN Sterna albifrons
Very rare in Cork Harbour, records of this beautiful tern are very scarce and the last known record was one in the bay during august 1976.
ROSEATE TERN Sterna dougallii
Recorded at least once at the reserve. Awaiting more details.
COMMON TERN Sterna hirundo
Since the discovery of a colony in the inner harbour in the early 1980's numbers seen in the bay and on the lake have increased steadily. Spring and autumn are the best times to see them on the lake, especially since rafts were put in place. They have been seen feeding very occasionally in the lake, but are usually seen in and off the bay. During the summer up to 30 have been seen in the bay while the largest group seen on the lake was seven in April 1991.
ARCTIC TERN Sterna paradisaea
Rare in the harbour at the best of times and only recorded once or twice a year in the bay area.
BLACK TERN Chlidonias niger
Formerly irregular in very small numbers in Cork Harbour in autumn. Recorded at least once at the reserve. Awaiting more details.
GREAT SKUA Catharacta skua
Rarely seen inside Cork Harbour, recorded once in the bay in the present period.
ARCTIC SKUA Stercorarius parasiticus
Rarely seen inside Cork Harbour, with only a single record from the reserve of a dark phase bird in the bay on 31st October 1977.
GUILLEMOT Uria aalge
Seen in small numbers in the bay from October to March, counts rarely exceeding four in a day. In early January 1988 a large mixed flock of 1,000 auks was present in the eastern end of the harbour approximately 300 of which were Guillemots. Tide line corpses are occasionally found on the beach after strong winter gales or oiling incidences.
Like the last species this auk is infrequently seen in the bay during the late autumn and winter, though not as frequently as the Guillemot. In early January 1988 up to 700 were present off the bay, by far the largest count of this and the previous species ever recorded in the harbour.
BLACK GUILLEMOT Cepphus grylle
Present in and off the bay from November to March with counts of two to five in a day and rarely up to nine.
ATLANTIC PUFFIN Fratercula arctica
At least one record from the bay. Awaiting further details.
ROCK DOVE/FERAL PIGEON Columba livia
Seen regularly on and around the reserve.
STOCK DOVE Columba oenas
A scarce visitor to the reserve, rarely more than one in a day and usually seen in the winter months.
WOODPIGEON Columba palumbus
A common breeding species on the reserve. During late autumn and early winter flocks of over 100 are occasionally seen in the surrounding farmland.
TURTLE DOVE Streptopelia turtur
Very rare on the Great Island with most of the sightings on the reserve. One on 28th May and two on the 4th July 1977.
COLLARD DOVE Streptopelia decaocto
First recorded breeding on the Great Island in 1963, like its history internationally it has become common though local in its distribution on the island. Occasionally seen flying over the reserve. Breeding has never been proved on the reserve.
CUCKOO Cuculus canorus
In the 1930's, 40's, and 50's its distinctive call was heard annually on the reserve (J. Ronan pers comms) but since then has declined dramatically and has not been heard in recent years. The decline in meadow habitat, on whose birds it left the responsibility of rearing its young, is probably the reason for its now very rare occurrence.
SWIFT Apus apus
Arrives on the reserve in early May with up to 12 seen in a day especially over the lake. Before departing in late August and early September up to 100 may be counted hunting over the reserve.
KINGFISHER Alcedo atthis
The undisputed jewel of the reserve, one or two are normally present on the reserve from July to November and seen occasionally until mid-March. Also seen around the bay, particularly on the western side. Breeding was attempted in the late 1970's but was almost certainly unsuccessful. The reserve is one of the best places in the harbour to see this colourful angler.
JAY Garrulus glandarius
A rare visitor to the reserve with only three records in the present period.
MAGPIE Pica pica
A species regularly seen on and around the reserve. Breeds occasionally in the taller trees at the north end.
JACKDAW Corvus monedula
Seen regularly on and around the reserve. Breeds in the surrounding farmland.
ROOK Corvus frugilegus
A common non-breeding species on the reserve all year round. At nearby Carrigrue house a large rookery with over 250 pairs bred up to around 2000 when the colony moved to trees on the eastern ridge above the reserve.
CARRION CROW Corvus cornix
At least one record on the reserve. Awaiting further details.
HOODED CROW Corvus corix
Has bred in trees at the north and east side of the reserve.
Between three and five are usually seen at low tide in the bay area.
RAVEN Corvus corax
Breeds in tall trees to the southwest just outside the reserve. Has become more common in the area in recent years. One to three birds regularly seen and heard in the large field to the east of the lake.
WAXWING Bombycilla garrulus
COAL TIT Parus ater
A resident breeding species on the reserve. Since the establishment of a nest box scheme on the reserve in 1990 one pair bred in 1991 and 1992.
A bird ringed in one of the nest boxes on 2nd June 1991 was picked up dead after hitting a window at Marino Point, Great Island on 4th July the same year. This is also the first recovery of a bird ringed on the reserve.
BLUE TIT Parus caeruleus
A common resident breeding species on the reserve. In the nest box scheme since 1989 over 100 broods with an average of 6 chicks per brood have been raised.
GREAT TIT Parus major
Like the last species, a common breeding species on the reserve. Great Tits have reared young in the nest boxes since they were first put up in 1989.
SKYLARK Alauda arvensis
Bred regularly on the surrounding hilltops where meadow persisted up until the late 1960's. Since then few if any have bred on the island.
Seen occasionally flying over the reserve during the winter, especially during cold weather when flocks of up to 200 have been counted.
SAND MARTIN Riparia riparia
Nearest breeding colony is at Fota Island. This species varies enormously in abundance from year to year. Usually seen over the lake in late April and early May with up to 10 occasionally counted. In the autumn similar numbers are recorded.
The earliest annual sighting on the reserve was one on 15th March 1978.
SWALLOW Hirundo rustica
This well-known summer visitor breeds in farm buildings close to the reserve, but has been declining in numbers in recent years.
Severe droughts in North Africa, increased use of insecticides, and more modern, less suitable farm buildings are contributing factors to its present status.
In late August a small pre-migration roost can be seen in the Phragmites reed beds around the lake. Up to 200 have been counted entering one of these evening roosts.
HOUSE MARTIN Delichon urbica
They once bred on buildings in the town of Cobh as well as on the water reservoir at Carrignafoy (possibly 100 pairs) up to the early 1980's. Not known to breed here anymore and is a rare sight both on the island and the reserve. The last week in April or the first week in May is the best times to look for them.
LONG-TAILED TIT Aegithalos caudatus
Seen and heard regularly on the reserve particularly in the winter when flocks of up to 12 are occasionally seen.
WILLOW WARBLER Phylloscopus trochilus
A breeding summer migrant with up to four birds heard singing in a day from mid-may onwards.
CHIFFCHAFF Phylloscopus collybita
A breeding summer migrant. Usually heard singing from mid-march onward.
Winters in small numbers on the reserve with as many as 14 present in some years. Wintering numbers vary from year to year with only two or three seen in recent years. The Siberian race Phylloscopus c. tristis has been recorded on a few occasions.
SEDGE WARBLER Acrocephalus schoenobaenus
An annual summer visitor, breeding in the reed beds especially on the east side of the reserve and formerly at the north end of the reserve. Present from May to September, a maximum of seven breeding pairs in any one year.
REED WARBLER Acrocephalus scirpaceus
Recorded singing on the reserve on at least 10 times in the last 20 years.
GRASSHOPPER WARBLER Locustella naevia
At least one record of one singing on the reserve. Awaiting further details.
BLACKCAP Sylvia atricapilla
Usually seen in the winter when one or two may be found infrequently.
Occasionally one or two are seen in the spring or autumn.
WHITETHROAT Sylvia communis
Has been heard singing on rare occasions on the reserve in late spring and early summer.
GOLDCREST Regulus regulus
This is the smallest bird in Europe and a resident breeding bird on the reserve. Best seen in the wooded areas.
WREN Troglodytes troglodytes
A common resident on the reserve. Winter roosts of up to 12 birds were found in nest boxes on the reserve in the winter of 1991/92.
TREECREEPER Certhia familiaris
A scarce breeding species on the reserve. Present all year round. Easiest to see in the winter months when foliage will not hide these small, well camouflaged birds which can be seen always creeping up tree trunks and branches.
STARLING Sturnus vulgaris
Not very common on the reserve, seen occasionally at the southern end. In late autumn, some roost in the reed beds around the lake.
Numbers vary but sometimes as many as 300 have been counted entering the reed bed.
BLACKBIRD Turdus merula
A common resident breeding species on the reserve.
FIELDFARE Turdus pilaris
An annual winter visitor usually seen between mid October to mid March.
Numbers recorded vary considerably from year to year depending on the severity of the winter weather. A mixed roost of 300 Fieldfare and redwing was seen on the reserve on the 5th February 1977. Over were 800 recorded flying low over the harbour from the southern end of the reserve ahead of a heavy snow storm in the winter of 1980.
REDWING Turdus iliacus
Like the Fieldfare seen from mid October to mid March, with numbers varying from year to year. Usually seen flying over or in the trees at the east or north end of the reserve. During severe winter weather thousands flew low, west past the bay in 1980.
SONG THRUSH Turdus philomelos
Scarce on the reserve, probably breeds most years. May be seen all year round. Rarely more than one or two seen in a day.
MISTLE THRUSH Turdus viscivorus
Breeds on the reserve in most years. Rarely more than two seen in a day.
SPOTTED FLYCATCHER Muscicapa striata
Rarely seen on the reserve with only one record in the last 20 years, a single bird on 25th August 1985.
ROBIN Erithacus rubecula
A common resident, breeding species on the reserve. In the winter they are constantly seen around the swan feeding area at the east side of the lake.
BLACK REDSTART Phoenicurus ochruros
An annual autumn and winter visitor to the Great Island. Usually one or two seen most winters in the bay area.
STONECHAT Saxicola torquata
Breeds most years in the gorse at the southern end of the reserve. Seen on or near the sand quay on the bay in the winter. Rarely more than two seen in a day.
NORTHERN WHEATEAR Oenanthe oenanthe
One or two migrants seen most years at the southern end of the reserve from late march to mid-April, rarely seen in autumn.
TREE SPARROW Passer montanus
Very rare in county Cork. At least one record on the reserve. Awaiting further details.
HOUSE SPARROW Passer domesticus
Breeds on a farm at the north end of the reserve. Rarely seen on the reserve itself.
DUNNOCK Prunella modularis
GREY WAGTAIL Motacilla cinerea
Has bred at the bridge at the northern end of the reserve. Occasionally flushed from the riverbank in the winter months. Also seen occasionally in the bay area.
During January 1996 a maximum of 12 roosted in the reed bed in the northwest corner of the lake.
PIED WAGTAIL Motacilla yarrellii
Regularly seen at the southern end of the reserve in small numbers. Never more than three in a day.
MEADOW PIPIT Anthus pratensis
Like the Skylark this species has declined as a breeding species due to the reduction of meadow habitat. A small number still breed on the island. Scarce on the reserve, occasionally seen at the southern end.
WATER PIPIT Anthus spinoletta
Very rare in county Cork. One record of a bird on the strand in August 2003.
ROCK PIPIT Anthus petrosus
Cuskinny Bay is one of the most reliable places on the Great Island to see this species. Breeds in the bay area and can be seen all year round. Between two and six are usually present.
CHAFFINCH Fringilla coelebs
A common breeding species on the reserve, seen all year round.
BRAMBLING Fringilla montifringilla
A scarce winter visitor on the Great Island and recorded twice on the reserve. 20 on the 28th February 1970 and two on 26th November 1983.
BULLFINCH Pyrrhula pyrrhula
Up to five in a day have been recorded on the reserve. They have also bred on the reserve.
GREENFINCH Carduelis chloris
A resident breeding species on the reserve seen and heard in small numbers all year round.
LINNET Carduelis cannabina
Bred regularly at the southern end of the reserve, now only seen occasionally. Counts rarely exceed 10 in a day.
REDPOLL Carduelis flammea
Like the Siskin, seen on the reserve most years, in late autumn and winter. Also preferring the alders where counts vary from year to year with occasionally up to 40 in a day.
GOLDFINCH Carduelis carduelis
Flocks of up to 12 have been seen on the reserve during autumn and winter. Singing birds have been regularly heard at the southern end of the reserve during the breeding season and this is the best place to look for them at any time of the year.
SISKIN Carduelis spinus
This winter visitor to the alders on the reserve occurs in variable numbers from year to year. Flocks of over 40 have been seen at the north and east sides of the reserve.
YELLOWHAMMER Emberiza citrinella
Breeds close to the reserve but not seen very often on the reserve. The winter is the best time to fine them when occasionally one or two birds are seen flying overhead.
REED BUNTING Emberiza schoeniclus
One or two pairs probably breed each year on the reserve. Up to four seen in a day, usually in autumn and winter.
Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve,
Cobh, Co. Cork,
info@cuskinnynaturereserve.com
Copyright ©2020 cuskinnynaturereserve.com
Website by cianfrahilldesign.com

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Twin brothers Jordan and Jacob Sadoff grew up in the northwest suburbs, but have grown their business ventures far beyond.
Graduates of Hoffman Estates High School, they each have a background in real estate and took advantage of gold's growing value to create Midwest Gold Buyers with their mother.
Jordan said that as the housing market stumbled, gold became a solid venture. People saw the value in getting rid of unwanted jewelry and they capitalized by hosting gold parties that quickly grew in popularity. From there, they started opening Cash For Gold stores in 2008 that stretch from their native Streamwood-Bartlett area throughout Chicago's collar counties. Midwest Gold Buyers, which also hosts hotel events, has offices in Georgia, Florida and Minnesota.
"We're the most competitive person on the block," Jordan said of the stores. "All we do is buy gold."


text:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent">

    <ImageView
        android:id="@+id/static_img"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="@dimen/dimen_200dp"
        android:scaleType="centerCrop"
        android:src="@mipmap/lanniao" />

    <ImageView
        android:id="@+id/static_imgs"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="@dimen/dimen_200dp"
        android:scaleType="centerCrop"
        android:background="#25000000"
        />

    <TextView
        android:id="@+id/static_text"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_alignBottom="@id/static_img"
        android:layout_marginLeft="@dimen/dimen_10dp"
        android:layout_marginRight="@dimen/dimen_10dp"
        android:layout_marginBottom="@dimen/dimen_20dp"
        android:text="@string/loading"
        android:textColor="@android:color/white"
        android:textSize="@dimen/dimen_17sp" />

</RelativeLayout>

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


We're proud! Spoffin has received the EFFE Label 2019 - 2020, Europe's quality stamp for remarkable arts festivals showing their engagement in the field of the arts, community involvement and international openness. We are also in the running for the EFFE Awards, on which the EFFE International Jury will decide later this year.
EFFE (Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe) is an initiative by the European Festivals Association (EFA), supported by the European Commission and Parliament. The Effe Label is given for outstanding and innovative approaches.
Spoffin, the international festival for professional outdoor theater in Amersfoort (NL) offers every last weekend of August three days of outdoor theater, dance, circus and street arts. This year - our 10th edition - is held from 23 - 25 August.


The ioLogik E1200 series delivers a new concept in remote Ethernet I/O, that makes it more familiar to serial remote I/O users. Each unit includes a 2-port Ethernet switch so a daisy chain network can be created without the need for additional Ethernet switches. Active messaging is supported along with Modbus TCP for communication with SCADA systems.
Each digital input can be configured for DI or event counter mode, and each digital output or relay can be configured for DO or pulse output mode. The input counter value will be stored in the event of power failure.
Please click here for the comparison table between iologik E1200 series and ADAM-6000 series.


We at Fujifilm believe that "sustainable development" of the Earth, mankind, and companies in the 21st century is an issue that must be addressed with the highest priority. As a socially responsible corporation, we actively undertake corporate activities with our environmental values in mind. We strive to be a dedicated steward of the environment and assist our customers and corporate partners in doing the same.
Fujifilm has long been dedicated to environmental responsibility in products, services, and corporate activities; while sharing knowledge and ideas with others for maintaining a green environment.
FUJIFILM Holdings upholds the Fujifilm Corporate Philosophy and clarifies the Fujifilm group's approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a means for fulfilling the social responsibilities of the company that are fundamental to this philosophy.
The Fujifilm Group's approach to corporate social responsibility is to contribute to the sustainable development of society by putting our Corporate Philosophy into practice through sincere and fair business activities.
Endeavor to understand global as well as local environmental and social issues and create value to address these issues through our business activities.
Continue to evaluate the environmental and social impact of our business activites and strie to improve the performance while increasing our positive impact on society.
Constantly reaccess whether our activities are responding adequetely to the demands and expectations of society through proactive engagement with our stakeholders.
Enhance corporate transparency by actively disclosing information.


text:
Corrective exercise | definition of corrective exercise by Medical dictionary
https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/corrective+exercise
[ek´ser-sīz]
performance of physical exertion for improvement of health or correction of physical deformity.
active exercise motion imparted to a part by voluntary contraction and relaxation of its controlling muscles.
active assistive exercise voluntary contraction of muscles controlling a part, assisted by a therapist or by some other means.
aerobic exercise a type of physical activity that increases the heart rate and promotes increased use of oxygen in order to improve the overall body condition.
ballistic stretching e's rapid, jerky movements employed in exercises to stretch muscles and connective tissue.
Buerger-Allen e's see buerger-allen exercises.
cardiovascular exercise exercises to promote improved capacity of the cardiovascular system. They must be administered at least twice weekly, with most programs conducted three to five or more times weekly. The contraction of major muscle groups must be repeated often enough to elevate the heart rate to a target level determined during testing. Used in the treatment of compromised cardiovascular systems, as in cardiac rehabilitation, or as a preventive measure.
corrective exercise therapeutic exercise.
endurance exercise any exercise that involves the use of several large groups of muscles and is thus dependent on the delivery of oxygen to the muscles by the cardiovascular system; used in both physical fitness programs and testing of cardiovascular and pulmonary function.
isokinetic exercise dynamic muscle activity performed at a constant angular velocity.
isometric exercise active exercise performed against stable resistance, without change in the length of the muscle.
isotonic exercise active exercise without appreciable change in the force of muscular contraction, with shortening of the muscle.
Kegel e's see kegel exercises.
McKenzie exercise an exercise regimen used in the treatment of low back pain and sciatica, prescribed according to findings during mechanical examination of the lumbar spine and using a combination of lumbar motions, including flexion, rotation, side gliding, and extension. It is sometimes referred to as McKenzie extension exercises, but this is a misnomer because the regimen involves movements other than extension.
muscle-setting exercise voluntary contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscles without changing the muscle length or moving the associated part of the body. Called also static exercise.
passive exercise motion imparted to a segment of the body by another individual, machine, or other outside force, or produced by voluntary effort of another segment of the patient's own body.
pelvic floor e's
1. a combination of endurance and strength exercises of the pelvic floor (circumvaginal or perianal) muscles, used in the management of stress urinary incontinence; the patient is taught to isolate and contract muscles once or twice a day.
2. in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as pelvic muscle exercise strengthening and training of the levator ani and urogenital muscles through voluntary, repetitive contraction to decrease stress, urge, or mixed types of urinary incontinence.
quadriceps setting exercise an isometric exercise to strengthen muscles needed for ambulation. The patient is instructed to contract the quadriceps muscle while at the same time elevating the heel and pushing the knee toward the mat.
range of motion (ROM) e's exercises that move each joint through its full range of motion, that is, to the highest degree of motion of which each joint normally is capable; they may be either active or passive.
Examples of range of motion exercises. A, Flexion: The bending of a joint. B, Extension: A movement opposite to flexion in which a joint is in a straight position. C, Rotation: Pivoting a body part around its axis, as in shaking the head. D, Abduction: A movement of a limb away from the median plane of the body; the fingers are abducted by spreading them apart. E, Adduction: Moving toward the midline of the body or to the central axis of a limb. F, Circumduction: A combination of movements that cause a body part to move in a circular fashion. G, Supination: Extension of the forearm to bring the palm of the hand upward. H, Pronation: Movement of the forearm in the extended position that brings the palm of the hand to a downward position. I, Inversion: Movement of the ankle to turn the sole of the foot medially. J, Eversion: Movement of the sole of the foot laterally. From Lammon et al., 1995.
See accompanying figure.
resistance e's (resistive e's) activities designed to increase muscle strength, performed against an opposing force; the resistance may be either isometric, isotonic, or isokinetic.
static exercise muscle-setting exercise.
static stretching e's the placement of muscles and connective tissues at their greatest length by steady force in the direction of lengthening. Short duration forces can be obtained manually, but special traction devices, splints, and casts are generally used to apply low-intensity forces for prolonged periods (30 minutes or longer). Warming the soft tissue before or during stretching will generally facilitate lengthening.
exercise stress tests tests used in exercise testing.
exercise testing a technique for evaluating circulatory response to physical stress; it involves continuous electrocardiographic monitoring during physical exercise, the objective being to increase the intensity of physical exertion until a target heart rate is reached or signs and symptoms of cardiac ischemia appear. Called also stress testing.ƒ
Clinical exercise testing has become an important tool in screening for and diagnosing early ischemic heart disease that cannot be detected by a standard resting EKG, and in predicting the probability of the development of the condition in later years. The technique cannot determine the location of the lesion causing cardiac ischemia and therefore must be supplemented with angiocardiography when coronary occlusion is detected.
Common forms of exercise used include the treadmill and the bicycle ergometer. These procedures must be performed in a clinical setting where health care personnel are available in the event symptoms develop during exercise, such as dyspnea, vertigo, extreme fatigue, severe arrhythmias, or other abnormal EKG readings.
Exercise testing also may be used to assess the pulmonary status of a patient with a respiratory disease. As the patient performs specific exercises, blood samples are drawn for blood gas analysis, and ventilatory function tests such as tidal volume, total lung capacity, and vital capacity are conducted.
therapeutic exercise the scientific use of bodily movement to restore normal function in diseased or injured tissues or to maintain a state of well-being; called also corrective exercise. As with any type of therapy, a therapeutic exercise program is designed to correct specific disabilities of the individual patient. The program is evaluated periodically and modified as indicated by the patient's progress and response to the prescribed regimen. Exercises affect the body locally and systemically and bring about changes in the nervous, circulatory, and endocrine systems as well as the musculoskeletal system.ƒ
Among the types of therapeutic exercise are those that (1) increase or maintain mobility of the joints and surrounding soft tissues, (2) develop coordination through control of individual muscles, (3) increase muscular strength and endurance, and (4) promote relaxation and relief of tension.
Joint Mobility. In the absence of a disability that prohibits mobility, the regular day-to-day activities of living maintain the normal movements of the joints. If, however, motion is restricted for any reason, the soft tissues become dense and hard and adaptive shortening of the connective tissues takes place. These changes begin to develop within four days after a joint has been immobilized and are evident even in a normal joint that has been rendered immobile. It is for this reason that therapeutic exercises to prevent loss of joint motion are so important and should be begun as soon as possible after an injury has occurred or a disease process has begun.ƒ
Prevention of the loss of joint motion is much less costly and time-consuming than correction of tissue changes that seriously impair joint mobility. It is recommended that each joint should be put through its full range of motion three times at least twice daily. If the patient is not able to carry out these exercises, he is assisted by a therapist or member of the family who has been instructed in the exercises. Inflammation of the joint, as in arthritis, may cause some pain on motion, and so passive exercises are done slowly and gently with the joint as relaxed as possible. Procedures that stretch tight muscles to increase joint motion should be done only by a skilled therapist who understands the hazards of fracture and bleeding within the joint, which can occur if the exercises are done improperly or too strenuously.
Muscle Training. Exercises of this type are taught to the patient who has lost some control over a major skeletal muscle. By learning precise and conscious control over a specific muscle, the patient is able to strengthen and coordinate its movement with normal motor patterns and thus enhance mobility. Muscle training or neuromuscular re-education demands full cooperation of the patient, who must be capable of understanding the purpose of the exercises, following directions, and giving full attention to the muscle isolated for retraining. The sessions are held in a quiet, comfortable atmosphere to facilitate concentration by the patient.ƒ
The development of conscious control over individual muscles is useful in the rehabilitation of patients with a variety of disorders, including physical trauma, diseases such as poliomyelitis that affect the motor neurons, and congenital disorders such as cerebral palsy. It involves a systematic program of sequential activities under the direction of a therapist knowledgeable in the technique. Although it requires much effort on the part of the patient and the therapist, the attainment of muscle control and coordination is a satisfying reward.
Muscle Strength and Endurance. Improvement of muscle strength and endurance is particularly important in the rehabilitation of patients whose goal is to return to an active and productive life after a debilitating illness or disabling injury. The exercises are prescribed according to the individual needs of the patient and usually involve more than one group of muscles.ƒ
Strengthening (force increasing) exercises are prescribed after an examination has shown weakness in individual muscles or muscle groups. These exercises are usually administered with relatively high resistance and few (3 to 10) repetitions. A group of exercises, called a set, is followed by a few minutes of rest. Three to 5 sets for a muscle or group constitute one bout of exercises. Strengthening exercises are often performed daily in early stages of rehabilitation, but less often later in treatment.
Endurance exercises stimulate changes in the involved muscle or muscles, resulting in improved capacity for repeated contraction (e.g., increased ability to use metabolites). When conducted over a sufficient length of time and with several muscle groups, they may also produce central effects of the cardiovascular system (see cardiovascular exercise). Endurance exercises employ relatively low resistance and numerous (15 or more) repetitions. Endurance exercises are generally administered daily.
Relief of Tension. Exercises that promote relaxation of the muscles and provide relief from the effects of tension are useful in a wide variety of disorders ranging from mild tension headache to insomnia. Patients who are especially tense may require several sessions of instruction in relaxation before they can learn the technique.
Williams' e's (Williams' flexion e's) a therapeutic exercise regimen used in the treatment of low back pain; it seeks to reduce lumbar lordosis through flexion of the lumbar spine and strengthening of the abdominal musculature.
Use of specific exercises to correct deficiencies caused by trauma, inactivity, muscular imbalances, poor flexibility, or biomechanical inadequacies.
See also: exercise
corrective exercise
active exercise
aerobic exercise
Endurance Exercise
isokinetic exercise
isometric exercise
isotonic exercise
muscle-setting exercise
passive exercise
static exercise
* Corresponding Author; Address: Department of sport Medicine and Corrective Exercise, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Effects of prefabricated ankle orthoses on postural stability in basketball players with chronic ankle instability
In addition, Gaines has a master's degree in Human Movement with an emphasis in Corrective Exercise from A.
Scott Gaines Named Head of Faculty for Wexford University
In that case, it's important to understand the best options when it comes to therapeutic exercises, corrective exercises and post-rehab exercises, all discussed in detail by corrective exercise expert Anthony Carey on John Spencer Ellis' recent video blog.
Corrective Exercise Expert Anthony Carey Offers the Latest Information on Health and Healing in Online Interview
FHF programs feature a thorough medical assessment, dietary assessment and counselling, a Functional Movement Screen, corrective exercise, strength training and cardiovascular fitness training, delivered in a convenient, sustainable way.
Personal Fitness Trainers - Functional Health and Fitness, Launches New Website, Promotes Healthy Exercise and Nutrition with the Help of WSI
Live Mobile to Schedule Your Free Mid-Section Workout and put to work your Medical Exercise needs and a complete Corrective Exercise Specialty Report will be designed just for you today.
Local Core Conditioning Expert Provides Corrective Exercise Advice for Busy Professionals
Such nonsurgical treatments may include spinal adjustments, corrective exercises, nutritional support and proper supplementation to help the body heal naturally as rapidly as possible.
Is that back pain due to stress?
Physical and occupational therapies help patients regain mobility through corrective exercises and strategies that help them adapt and regain the ability to perform daily tasks.
Beware of This Deadly Combination: Benzodiazepines and opioids are often prescribed together and can lead to unintentional overdose
They also specialise in postural retraining and corrective exercises including functional training for sports, rehabilitation and back care.
Feeling good inside and out
Improving your movement patterns with corrective exercises can go a long way toward protecting against ACL injuries.
Some activities increase the risk of ACL injury
Best of all, "Move Your DNA" contains the corrective exercises, habit modifications, and simple lifestyle changes we need to make in order to free ourselves from disease and discover our naturally healthy, reflex driven selves.
Move Your Own DNA
Corrective exercises can help build a more balanced body by strengthening weak muscles and stretching overactive ones.
Out of whack?
corpus subthalamicum
corpus uteri
corpus vitreum
corpuscula
corpuscular
corpuscular lymph
corpuscular radiation
corpusculum
corralin yellow
Correct Coding Initiative
correctable visual impairment
correctant
corrected age
corrected chronologic age
corrected dextrocardia
corrected transposition of the great vessels
correction bolus
correction factor
correctional medicine
corrective emotional experience
correlated atrophy
correlated response
correlational method
correlative differentiation
Correns
Correra line
corresponding point
Corridor Deductible
corridor procedure
Corrigan pulse
Corrigan sign
Corrigan, Sir Dominic John
Corrigan's pulse
corrigent
corrinoid
corroborant
corroborating
corroborating physician
Corrective Action Program-Federal Agency Support Services Element
Corrective Action Report
Corrective Action Reporting System
Corrective Action Request
Corrective Action Request and Report
Corrective Action Requests
Corrective Action Response System
Corrective Action Review Board
Corrective Action Review Process
Corrective Action Study
Corrective Action Summary Report
Corrective Action Team
Corrective Action Tracking Document
Corrective Action Tracking System
Corrective Action Verification
Corrective Action Work Plan
Corrective Action, Repair & Diagnosis
Corrective Action/Preventative Action
Corrective Activities
Corrective Advertising
Corrective and Preventative Action Report
Corrective and Preventative Action System
Corrective and Preventive
Corrective and Preventive Action Committee
Corrective And Preventive Actions
Corrective and Preventive Improvement Actions
Corrective Coding Initiative
Corrective Custody Platoon
Corrective High-performance Exercise Kinesiologist
Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology
corrective horseshoeing
Corrective labor camp
Corrective lens
Corrective Maintenance Cost
Corrective Maintenance Exercise
corrective maintenance Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance Management
Corrective Maintenance System
Corrective Maintenance Time
corrective mating
Corrective Measure
Corrective Measure Implementation Plan
Corrective Measures Implementation
Corrective Measures Investigation
Corrective Measures Plan
Corrective Measures Study
corrective network
Corrective Networks
corrective operation
Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement
Corrective Patch Quality
Corrective Preventive Action Reporting System
Corrective Preventive Action Request


text:
Anagyrus kamali is een vliesvleugelig insect uit de familie Encyrtidae. De wetenschappelijke naam is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1948 door Moursi.

kamali

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


The main managing director of the largest private bank will be deputy head of retail business of VTB Vladimir Verkhoshinsky. Experts predict the absorption of Alfa Bank by VTB.
Member of the Board of VTB Bank Vladimir Verkhoshinsky in an interview with Fontanka on the sidelines of SPIEF-2018 predicted a further reduction in the cost of credits and a decrease in the share of plastic cards in Russia in 5 years.


text:
Do you Want a 'Digital Bill of Rights?' [POLL]
By Alex Fitzpatrick 2012-06-11 15:47:34 UTC
Could Internet users' rights be enshrined in the U.S. Constitution?
Two lawmakers instrumental in defeating the Stop Online Piracy Act, better known as SOPA, are now calling for a "Digital Bill of Rights" to define and protect the liberties of Internet users in the United States.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) joined with Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) Monday morning at the Personal Democracy Forum in New York City to announce their proposal. A draft version of the Digital Bill of Rights is live on Rep. Issa's personal site, KeepTheWebOpen.com, where his constituents can comment upon proposed legislation.
The Digital Bill of Rights are:
1. Freedom - digital citizens have a right to a free, uncensored Internet 2. Openness - digital citizens have a right to an open, unobstructed Internet 3. Equality - all digital citizens are created equal on the Internet 4. Participation - digital citizens have a right to peaceably participate where and how they choose on the Internet 5. Creativity - digital citizens have a right to create, grow and collaborate on the Internet and be held accountable for what they create 6. Sharing - digital citizens have a right to freely share their ideas, lawful discoveries and opinions on the Internet 7. Accessibility - digital citizens have a right to access the Internet equally, regardless of who they are or where they are 8. Association - digital citizens have a right to freely associate on the Internet 9. Privacy - digital citizens have a right to privacy on the Internet 10. Property - digital citizens have a right to benefit from what they create, and be secure in their intellectual property on the Internet.
The rights could be translated to be in support of net neutrality, the ability to opt-out of online tracking programs and the right for Internet users to protect their creations. Conversely, they oppose legislation that would compromise Internet users' privacy — an objection that was common amongst the anti-SOPA movement.
For Issa, the Digital Bill of Rights is an important step for giving less technology-savvy lawmakers and government agencies a frame of reference for addressing Internet issues in the future. It's also key, he believes, to protecting the Internet without relying on last-minute uproar to kill legislation perceived as threatening.
"Government is flying blind, interfering and regulating without understanding even the basics," wrote Issa on his website. "We have a rare opportunity to give government marching orders on how to treat the Internet, those who use it and the innovation it supports."
Sen. Wyden likened the effort to a modern-day "digital Constitutional convention" during the announcement Monday morning, adding that the idea is an essential ingredient of building a community that can address Internet issues in Washington.
"In the past, the way you got the word out was through a phone tree," said Wyden. "We're talking about building a system that will create a signal throughout the community."
Do you want a Digital Bill of Rights to become law? Answer our poll below, then share your ideas for other rights in the comments.
Do You Want a "Digital Bill of Rights?"
SOPA And PIPA: A Timeline Of How We Got Here
May 12: PIPA introduced
The PROTECT IP Act (Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011), better known as PIPA was introduced into the Senate by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT). The act's goals were described by its sponsors as protecting intellectual property and punishing foreign sites who post copyrighted material. If a site was discovered doing so, the U.S. attorney general could order U.S. based Internet service providers, search engines, payment systems and advertising networks to suspend doing business with the website.
Photo courtesy Mikedish on Flickr
Oct. 26: SOPA Introduced
Five months later, a similar bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Lamar Smith (R-TX) named the Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA. The bill was very similar to PIPA.
Photo courtesy Ryanjreilly of Flickr.
Nov. 15: Tech Giants Weigh In
Twelve tech giants, including Google, Facebook and LinkedIn, delivered a letter of protest to the sponsors of the SOPA and PIPA legislation, calling the bill dangerous to American innovation and cybersecurity, but also acknowledged that digital piracy is a real problem.
Nov. 16: Tumblr, Mozilla, Others Post Anti-SOPA Messages
Tumblr, Mozilla and Reddit censored their content in one the first wide-scale protests of SOPA. The sites claimed the bill strengthens the U.S. Justice Department's power to go after websites that host disputed copyright material and could make sites such as YouTube and Tumblr that host such user-generated content liable for copyright violations. Tumblr would only remove the black bars over posts if users agreed to call their representatives and protest SOPA. Reddit and Mozilla also put black bars over their logos in protest.
Dec. 15: House Meets
The House holds public hearings to discuss SOPA that were broadcast on C-SPAN and streamed online. Both pro- and anti-SOPA groups rallied that day with public messages regarding the bill. This message from the MPAA ran in the Washington Post. After a two-day debate, discussions were then delayed until Dec. 21, then delayed again until after holiday recess.
Dec. 29: GoDaddy Dump Day
Reddit declared Dec. 29 "Dump GoDaddy Day" after the domain hosting service declared they supported the legislation. Although GoDaddy quickly reversed its position, it says it lost more than 20,000 accounts because of the boycott.
Jan. 10: Reddit Announces Blackout
Reddit announced they would go black on Jan. 18, as a day to protest against SOPA/PIPA. Although they were the first to the call to action, they were quickly joined by other web companies, most notably Wikipedia, who vowed to go dark for the whole day.
Images courtesy of Imgur's SOPA resources
Jan. 13: DNS Blocking Dropped
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), who wrote the SOPA bill, announced he would remove the controversial section of the bill that would give copyright holders and the federal government the right to remove infringing websites from the DNS (Domain Name System). DNS works as a sort of "phone book" for the Internet. When a user types a URL into a browser, DNS helps the users' computer find and speak with the correct server hosting the content the user wants to access. If a website is taken off the DNS system, it becomes more difficult for the average Internet user to arrive at that site, but savvy Internet users might still be able to access blocked sites.
Jan. 14: White House Responds
In a blog post responding to a petition posted on the White House's website, the Obama Administration clearly laid out what it would – and would not – support in any new legislation designed to combat online piracy.
"While we believe that online piracy by foreign websites is a serious problem that requires a serious legislative response," said the note, "we will not support legislation that reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global Internet."
Jan. 17: Lamar Smith Announces More Rewrites
The architect of SOPA, Rep. Lamar Smith, scheduled a markup session next month in which the bill might be altered. In a markup session, a bill is opened to members of the House Judicial Committee for debate, amendments and other changes. The House will not be taking a final vote on SOPA.
Jan 18: A Day of Protest
Websites pledged to go dark in protest, and the effects were drastic. Wikipedia said 162 million people viewed its blackout page, 7 million people signed Google's petition linked on its homepage, and 4 million SOPA related tweets were sent out.
Jan. 20: SOPA Killed
Lamar Smith, the chief sponsor of SOPA, said that he is pulling the bill "until there is wider agreement on a solution."
Image courtesy of Kimonomania; Flickr.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, jamesbenet
Topics: Politics, Net Neutrality , PIPA, privacy, stop online piracy act, U.S., US & World, World


We've all encountered them at some point: the colleague or co-worker who seems to run on their own internal schedule, puts off getting back to us and delaying our own timelines in the process, or simply drops the ball on a task or project, resulting in a scramble.
Without trust in our teams, things can fall apart quickly. A previously good manager becomes a micro-manager. We decide it's easier to push ahead on a project alone because it's so much easier than dealing with someone who doesn't pull their weight, and then miss out on key feedback or course correction. We start to view our colleagues with suspicion: if they can get away with something, why can't we?
To me, accountability and trust are two sides of the same coin—and an essential coin for getting great work done. Will this person do what they say they will, by the time they've said they will do it? Can I trust them to have the best interests of the team at heart? If I think the answer to either of these questions is no, I'm likely to view a person with suspicion. I'm also more likely to use my valuable time and energy (which could otherwise be used on, you know, actually getting work done), trying to manage those relationships. Of course, I'm not perfect by any stretch. Sometimes I miss deadlines, completely forget about a commitment, or react to something purely out of self-interest without considering the full needs of the team/organization. When that happens, I try to correct my mistake, and then consider how I want people to view me professionally: as someone trustworthy and accountable.
So, what can you do if you're working in an environment that's low on accountability and trust? Below is some advice for individuals and leaders to consider to help build a culture of trust and accountability in their organizations.
As I wrote in a previous post, for better or for worse, we cannot control the behavior of others. What we can control is our reaction to it. If you are working in a team or organization that has low trust and accountability, the only thing you can really address is your own behavior. I'm also willing to bet that your circumstances are a symptom of a bigger problem of dysfunction as well, which can lead to disengagement. Compounding the issue even further is that fact that workplaces can warp our sense of professional norms. If you're rarely held accountable for your work, and you consistently see team members who don't hold up their end of the bargain, it's not difficult to slide into complacency.
We can all help move the needle on the culture of our teams by consistently acting in accordance with our values.
My best advice is to resist moving into a place where your work suffers. Continue to hold yourself to the standard of being accountable and trustworthy. Meet your deadlines. Avoid gossip. If a project gets held up because of someone else, don't throw that person under the bus with your manager, but do be frank and calm about what happened. When it's time to move into a new position, you will have a reputation for getting things done, for being a valued member of the team, and for being a trustworthy contributor. Think of it as an investment that will pay off in the future.
Of course, there are other tactics to try out as well, though to me, none are as effective as simply acting consistently in ways that demonstrate you are accountable and trustworthy (though I'm not above asking for an earlier deadline than necessary if I know a team member is chronically late).
If you have some authority over a team or part of the organization, there are some high impact tactics that you can use to develop a culture of accountability and trust. As is also true for individuals, the most important thing is to model the behaviors you want to see, and act in line with what you want your professional reputation to be. Not only will you be doing the right thing for your career, you will be modeling back to the team what you expect from them. The actions of leaders can have a powerful effect (both positive and negative) on folks below them in the org chart.
Be accountable to your team, and ensure that they are accountable to you. In my experience, this is best done in weekly one-on-one meetings (gives enough structure to provide direction, but doesn't tip over into micro-managing). These conversations shouldn't simply be about reciting a list of what got done and what didn't—instead, think of them as an opportunity to dig deeper into potential issues, coach your team through challenges, and engage with and listen to your team. Over time, these conversations will also help you build the foundations of trust, as you get to know your people better and listen to and support their ideas.
Lastly, leaders and managers have the opportunity to publicly acknowledge good work, to thank and reward individuals for their contributions, and in some cases, to promote or give raises to high performers. People pay attention to this kind of stuff, and a well-deserved thank you or promotion shows the rest of the team that their work is appreciated. However, it's important to be judicious and fair—watching someone who drops the ball regularly get promoted because of politics, or pre-existing relationships is a very fast and effective way to destroy trust and credibility in the organization.
Accountability and trust are critical elements of an effective team, organization, and relationship. And, being accountable and trustworthy are both extremely low-cost ways that we can position ourselves as capable professionals. While we can all only control our own behavior, I believe that we can also help move the needle on the culture of our teams by consistently acting in accordance with our values. And, if nothing else, it always feels good to take the high road, when those around you let their standards slide.
Leadership Culture, Leadership Development, Teams. Post link.
What have you done to build trust and accountability on your team?


text:
Q: Node.js function returning null before data can be returned / implementing a callback Very new to Node.JS/Socket.io, sort of scratching my head at implementing a callback correctly. Familiar with JS/jQuery but never quite grasped creating my own callbacks beyond jQuery's implementations.
Any who, I have a class with constructor, prototype methods etc. which works fine dealing with static data, however when I make a call out to a server via a TCP socket (using a wrapper module, of course) my function returns null before getting the actual data:
server.prototype.getStatus = function(){
var results = "";
 this.conn.sendCommand('status', function(err, response){
    if(err){console.error(err);return;}
        results = response['data'];
        /*Callback here - I'm trying to return the response message to the browser.*/
    });
return results;
 };

This function works with static data (e.g. results = 'test'), however, because I have to connect to the server to get the message I need to implement a callback function (I'm assuming...) - I know what I have here is incorrect to begin with.
For my 'server' code the following is being used:
 socket.on('get status', function(){
   io.emit('status', server.getStatus());
 });

This method also fires fine via a submit button currently. Naturally my static .html page grabs this fine:
  socket.on('status', function(msg){
    alert(msg);
    $('#status').append(msg);
  });

Because my function isn't correct I'm being returned null - I can see the response['data'] being returned through my console if I log the response, of course. Sort of clueless how I can make getStatus() return the response['data'] without blocking anything - but, basically I'm trying to return the response from sendCommand to the browser. I'm having difficulty
The third party module I'm using can be found here :
https://github.com/dy-dx/node-rcon/blob/master/node-rcon.js

A: You just include a callback as an argument, and perhaps an error argument etc
server.prototype.getStatus = function(callback){
    this.conn.sendCommand('status', function(err, response){

        if(err) {
            callback( err, null );
        } else {
            callback( null, response['data'] );
        }

    });
};

then you use it
socket.on('get status', function(){
    server.getStatus(function(err, data) {
        if (!err) {
           io.emit('status', data);
        }
    });
});

you could even just do
server.prototype.getStatus = function(callback){
    this.conn.sendCommand('status', callback);
}

and
socket.on('get status', function(){
    server.getStatus(function(err, data) {
        if (!err) {
           io.emit('status', data['data']);
        }
    });
});

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Q: Python dictionaries with loops I'm trying to output a dictionary with department titles as keys and a list of dictionaries with only the employees within that department as its corresponding value. I'm close, but when I run this function, dep_dict attaches ALL department employees to each key. This is what it's doing:
{
department1: [{employee A info}, {employee B info}],
department2: [{employee A info}, {employee B info}]
}

#Function for adding employees to dictionary by department
def dep_emp():
    for x in dep_tup:
        for names in employees:
            if x == employees[names]["em_department"]:
                dep_list.append(employees[names])
                dep_dict[x] = dep_list
                continue

But instead it should look like this (if there are 2 departments) and assuming employee A works for department1 and employee B works for department2:
{
department1: [{employee A info}],
department2: [{employee B info}]
}

Note: dep_tup is a tuple of all department names input by user, employees is a dictionary consisting of all employees and their information (key = employee name)

A: You can avoid dep_dict[x] = dep_list for every name in employees.
You have to reset/redefine dep_list for each department:
def dep_emp():
    for x in dep_tup:
        dep_list = []  # define list here
        for names in employees:
            if x == employees[names]["em_department"]:
                dep_list.append(employees[names])

        if dep_list:
            dep_dict[x] = dep_list

A: Your data structure, dep_list, is simply acquiring all the employees within your employees list.  By writing the line:
dep_dict[x] = dep_list

you are essentially mapping every 'x' to a reference to dep_list, which will be the same no matter what.  What you want to be doing instead is appending employees[names] into independent lists stored at each dep_dict[x].  This can be accomplished by initializing a list if the key is not already stored in dep_dict or concatenating employees[names] that key if it already exists.
def dep_emp():
    for x in dep_tup:
        for names in employees:
            if x == employees[names]["em_department"]:
                dep_dict[x] = dep_dict.get(x, []) + employees[names]
                continue


text:
KMT chair fights campaign shortage
Kuomintang Chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Kuomintang Chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu made a loss of NT$420,000 (US$12,900) during her aborted presidential election campaign last year, according to figures released by the Control Yuan Friday.
She originally passed all the tests to become the KMT candidate in this year's January 16 presidential election, including primaries, but her poor performance in most opinion polls was one of the reasons named for the party to replace her with its then-chairman, New Taipei City Mayor Eric Liluan Chu, at a congress late last year. He nevertheless went on to suffer a devastating defeat against the opposition leader, Democratic Progressive Party Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen.
Chu resigned from the KMT leadership after the debacle and party members elected Hung to succeed him. [FULL STORY]
← Taiwan to open ASEAN market, starting with visa exemption
Local Government Act reform passed →


text:
Women in Private Equity
The Secondaries Report
Deal of the Year Awards
Charts of the week
Special Focus: Fund Services Report
Firms & Funds
Emerging Manager Roundup
People – Firms
Deals and Exits
LP News
People – LPs
LP Perspectives 2021 Portal
Investor Calendar 2020-2021
Women in PE: 10 faces of the future
Buyouts Fundraising Reports
Buyouts Investor Report
Investors & Fund Performance
LP Commitments
Returns Database
If you do not receive this within five minutes, please try and sign in again. If the problem persists, please email: subscriptions@peimedia.com.
Home News and Analysis Firms & Funds MassPRIM aims to increase PE commitments, co-investments in 2020
MassPRIM aims to increase PE commitments, co-investments in 2020
Staff hopes to increase private equity commitments by as much as $700m from 2019.
Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board plans to hike its private equity fund commitments and co-investments in 2020, according to a presentation given to the board at its meeting February 4.
MassPRIM's 2019 investment plan called for $1.4 billion to $2 billion in fund commitments. It ended up committing $1.6 billion. In 2020, it aims to invest $1.7 billion to $2.3 billion, a rise of between $100 million and $700 million from the year before.
In 2019, MassPRIM made $206 million in co-investment commitments, which made up 15 percent of its fund commitments. In 2020, it plans to hike that to $400 million, or 20 percent.
While MassPRIM plans to increase its PE allocation, it chose to make no changes to its allocation range from the year before. In 2019, the allocation range for private equity was 10 to 16 percent, while the actual allocation as of December 31 was 11 percent.
"There is sufficient headroom within the current asset allocation policy to increase these investments," staff said in a presentation.
As far as general strategy, MassPRIM would like to target mid-cap buyout and growth strategies.
MassPRIM will also make a request for proposals for a new private equity consultant, as its current contract with Hamilton Lane will expire at the end of September. The pension also wants to hire an investment analyst for the private equity team. Last year, the fund added Sarah Zatoonian to its team, as Buyouts reported. The team has four members and is run by Michael Bailey.
As of December 31, MassPRIM's private equity program had a 12.5 percent one-year return, gross of fees. Three-year returns were 20.3 percent, five-year net returns of 18.2 percent and 10-year returns were also 18.2 percent. All these numbers are gross of fees. PE was beaten out by global equity on one-year returns, but was the top performing asset class for all other annualized returns.
As of December 31, MassPRIM's private equity portfolio consisted of $23 billion in commitments and had an $8.5 billion market value. The fund's total AUM was $78.9 billion and it had 16.6 percent in returns for calendar year 2019, gross of fees.
Action Item: read MassPRIM's most recent performance report here.
PA Schools commits to Oak HC/FT after briefing on potential conflicts
Hey, look! A traditional LP portfolio sale is coming to market
LACERA board member slams 'pejorative' language about emerging managers
CFOs & COOs Forum New York
Eastern Standard Time (EST) - Virtual Event
ACCESS THE LATEST BUYOUTS
LATEST LP NEWS
Why some LPs swim against the private equity tide
Wisconsin approves hike to private equity and debt target
MiddleGround Capital on the art of the automotive deal
MiddleGround Capital: Value creation via ESG
Finance transformation in the covid economy
We have just sent you an email so you can verify your account. Please check your spam or junk folder just in case it's been delivered there.


text:
« French Police Union Says In Civil War With Muslims | Read More Posts On ParaPundit | China Attacks US Satellites With Laser Tests »
2006 October 07 Saturday
Venture Capitalists Face Shortage Of Good Prospects
Venture capitalists have too much money for the number of prospective investments they can find.
"The traditional venture model seems to us to be broken," Steve Dow, a general partner at Sevin Rosen Funds, said in an interview.
Sevin Rosen, a 25-year-old firm that is among the most respected in the industry, was in the process of closing its 10th fund and had received commitments from investors for $250 million to $300 million, Mr. Dow said. But in a letter sent to those investors yesterday, Sevin Rosen said it had decided to abort that process.
"We have decided to take the radical step of returning the commitments you have given us for Fund X," the firm wrote.
Explaining its decision, Sevin Rosen, which has offices in Dallas and Silicon Valley, said that too much money had flooded the venture business and too many companies were being given financing in every conceivable sector.
What is bad news for the VCs is good news for the rest of us. Companies that have great ideas have an easier time getting money. More good business models get funded. We benefit from a larger and better selection of goods and services.
The article reports the firm also complains about a weak Initial Public Offering (IPO) market. Weak? I suspect the market has become more efficient. The Vulture Capitalists brought too many worthless turkeys to market back in the 1990s and now the prospective buyers know to look hard when VCs make extravagant claims about the future prospects of their investments.
To succeed in venture capitalism is going to require more technical and business talent when analysing prospective investments. I expect the efficiency of venture capitalists to improve as a result of the heigthened competition they face. That'll reduce waste. Seems like good news for the economy as a whole.
Share | By Randall Parker at 2006 October 07 12:33 PM Economics Venture Capital
Kurt said at October 8, 2006 3:42 PM:
In the old days (pre 1995), venture capitalists were mainly composed of people who were sucessdul entreprenuers in their own right who decided to start VC funds. I know this because I met with several of them in 1990-1991 about a start-up I was involved with. The problem is that the late 90's bubble made VC trendy such that all of the I-banking MBA parasites got into the game. These are the people who brought all of the worthless turkeys to I.P.O. during the 1998-2000 period. Then, came the inevitable crash and shakeout. Now the VC scene has likely returned to the pre-1995 normalcy, which is better for eveyone as far as I'm concerned.
Rob-ot said at October 10, 2006 4:23 AM:
The problem with MBAs in VC is that they like sales projections, and they like projections based on similar products. The best new things, not too much is similar. They can't make projections, so they don't buy.
Also, VC's like profitable, growing businesses. Once something is growing and proven, why sell most of your business for cheap?
Angel investing may be the way to go for outsize returns.


text:
Omar Beltré (né le  à Saint-Domingue, République dominicaine) est un ancien lanceur droitier de baseball.

Il joue en 2010 dans la Ligue majeure de baseball avec les Rangers du Texas.

Carrière
Omar Beltré signe son premier contrat professionnel en 2000 avec la franchise des Rangers du Texas. Il joue en ligues mineures dès 2001 dans l'organisation des Rangers. Cependant, sa carrière prend une tournure très différente lorsqu'il est soupçonné d'être impliqué dans un réseau de trafic d'êtres humains. Interrogé en 2006 à l'ambassade américaine où il doit récupérer son visa de travail pour les États-Unis, il se voit refuser l'entrée dans le pays. Beltré admet son implication dans l'affaire. Comme les jeunes joueurs de baseball étaient normalement assurés d'obtenir un visa en règle, la fraude consistait à offrir à ceux-ci une somme d'argent pour qu'ils épousent une jeune femme ayant déjà vu sa demande de visa refusée. Une fois que celle-ci avait gagné les États-Unis, les nouveaux « époux » étaient libres de poursuivre séparément leur route. Beltré se voit interdire l'entrée aux États-Unis pour cinq ans, à l'instar d'un autre joueur d'avenir des Rangers, Alexi Ogando.

Durant les années où il ne peut entrer aux États-Unis, Beltré évolue en Ligue d'été dominicaine de baseball. Il revient aux États-Unis en 2010 et se rapporte aux RedHawks d'Oklahoma City, le club-école Triple-A des Rangers du Texas dans la Ligue de la côte du Pacifique.

Le lanceur dominicain fait finalement ses débuts dans les majeures le  avec les Rangers. Il est le lanceur partant de son équipe dans deux parties, mais connaît des départs difficiles. À son second match, le 5 juillet contre Cleveland, il est crédité de la défaite. Il est par la suite retourné dans les mineures.

Statistiques

Note : G = Matches joués ; GS = Matches comme lanceur partant ; CG = Matches complets ; SHO = Blanchissages ; V = Victoires ; D = Défaites ; SV = Sauvetages ; IP = Manches lancées ; SO = Retraits sur des prises ; ERA = Moyenne de points mérités.

Notes et références

Liens externes

Naissance en août 1981
Joueur dominicain de baseball
Joueur des Rangers du Texas
Lanceur des ligues majeures de baseball


Attorney, 3rd-Year salaries at Morris, Manning & Martin can range from $136,222-$145,868. This estimate is based upon 1 Morris, Manning & Martin Attorney, 3rd-Year salary report(s) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. See all Attorney, 3rd-Year salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market.
See Attorney, 3rd-Year Salaries at other companies.