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Carlos João Parreira is a New York City- based designer and founder of LUSITANO STUDIO, a brand that celebrates modern Portuguese craftsmanship, bringing the work of local artisans to the United States. As a young teenager, this Lisboeta (the name for those from Lisbon) moved with his family to New Jersey to begin a new life but found himself adapting to his new country's culture a bit too much. Carlos shares his story of what it was like coming to a foreign country at such a young age and how he found his way back to his original cultural heritage and brought it into his professional life.
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It all changed when I met the Brit. On a New York summer's day, on the first date with a charming man who'd eventually become my husband, it dawned on me: How could he consider himself an 'expat' and proudly showcase his accent and background while I'd been calling myself an 'immigrant' all this time and dropped my accent as soon as I could? As we shared our experiences of coming to America, it started to be extremely clear…
Carlos João in Northern Portugal
Lisbon's Alfama District
Having only been in New York for a few months from London, he felt right at home. New Yorkers loved his accent - they were captivated by everything he said. Moving from one cultural capital (London) to another (New York) was a smooth transition for him, with much sunnier days. He kept his connections to the UK strong, reveling in the culture of his new hometown but also maintaining his own identity. And it helped that everyone thought he was from Downton Abbey – perhaps it's because many Americans are Anglophiles and have so many positive associations about the Brits, but it allowed him to celebrate his "Britishness" in a way that many immigrants with less celebrated accents might not be able to. This comfort was incredible to see first hand, and it gave me something to think about. At first I might've been a bit defiant, I mean he didn't even have to learn a new language! But seeing his ease in navigating this new city as an expat encouraged me to celebrate my own heritage in the same way.
The Douro Wine Region in Northern Portugal
However, my own move from Portugal to the US over a decade earlier wasn't quite as smooth. Packing my life up from Lisbon, an European cultural capital in its own right to start a new life in the middle of suburban New Jersey felt like entering another world altogether. Not speaking any English and with a name like 'Carlos' at a time when no one could even point at Portugal on a map, meant that my classmates' assumptions about me were not exactly enlightened. But I do love a challenge.
I learned English and dropped the accent as quickly as I could. I watched as much Dawson's Creek as I could stomach, dressed in the best slogan t-shirts the mall could offer and re-branded from 'Carlos João' to 'CJ' as if I'd I just stepped out of the 'Peach Pit'. It wasn't exactly an overnight transformation, but after a few tricky years no one would ever think I was from anywhere else but suburban USA.
The beaches in the centre of Portugal
Lisbon's tiled façades
Despite the outward assimilation, a big part of me still identified with a completely different culture, and having everyone think I was American later felt like denying who I was. Growing up in Portugal was amazing. Culture is accessible and an intricate part of life, the weather and food are unbeatable, and the people are as friendly as they get. When I was little, my Dad would take me all over the country, learning our history and traditions, meeting men and women that made things the old-fashioned way. Although to be honest at the time I didn't appreciate it and thought everything was, well, old-fashioned.
Looking back on it now, it all sounds a bit unreal. Although I was raised a city kid who'd run up street blocks to the bakery for a breakfast 'papo seco', like most Portuguese we were lucky enough to escape to a family house in a country village a couple of hours north of Lisbon: Maceira – it was my idea of heaven. My grandmother was born in that house, a place that has been passed down through generations. It was a twenty minute drive through pine forests to miles and miles of beach. To this day, the minute you first arrive at the pine forest a sense of calm washes over you that I now crave on many hectic New York days.
Carlos João with a local tradesman in Madeira Island
With the Maceira house as our home-base, only later did I realize how my dad's passion for Portuguese culture was such a strong part of my childhood. We learned to blow glass in the workshops nearby that used the local lumber for its ovens. Driving through the northern Douro region, we once stumbled onto a roadside stand that was showcasing traditional black pottery, created by drying the clay in open fires on the earth. Later when visiting an old village in the mountains, we happened to meet an old woman still making goat cheese in her tiny stone house. Sadly the cheese was just for herself since the EU had requirements she couldn't certify, but nonetheless she welcomed us into her home and showed a bratty kid (me, not the goat) an experience he'd never forget, even if he didn't realize how special it was at the time.
Lisbon's Rossio Square
As the years passed I began to not only miss it, but became more and more proud of it. As I graduated design school and navigated the New York design world, all of the things that we now paid more attention to like craftsmanship and visual traditions weren't 'old-fashioned', they were scarce, authentic, sustainable. In many instances companies were presenting "craftsmanship-inspired" pieces that were actually mass-produced. So I began to tell anyone who'd listen about all the great artisan work still happening in Portugal but totally unknown to the US. As people were buying home decor with the same voraciousness as fast fashion, things that they'd just throw away later, many artisanal traditions elsewhere were fighting to stay strong.
Carlos João in Southern Portugal
Southern Portugal's Pensão Agricola
During this time, the Portuguese Mediterranean aesthetic was becoming increasingly recognized. As Portugal recovered from the financial crisis of the late 2000s, its historic 17th century buildings were being renovated with a perfect mix of old and contemporary. Rustic, organic spaces that we once felt insecure about for their humility now felt authentic and free from modern pretension. The idyllic landscapes of hidden beaches and breezy lunches of freshly caught fish began to be covered by travel magazines.
So with Portugal starting to become better known as a travel destination and my new-found perspective on my own "expat" experience, I thought it was now or never to bring it into my professional life. In 2016 I launched LUSITANO STUDIO, a home decor brand that introduces the US to Portuguese craftsmanship. Everything is made ethically in Portugal by our artisans, but with a contemporary design point of view.
LUSITANO STUDIO's Handwoven Linen Vila Real Placemats
Now, my Dad and I have switched roles. Every time I have the chance to go to Portugal I'm the one striving to find those last artisans keeping up traditional methods. Thankfully it's a tight community, where they are happy to share and spread the word about peers that they admire, whether in the same discipline or in a completely different field or geographical location. The Portuguese government has also stepped up, creating a few organizations that support and even certify unique techniques.
Through my experience in the NY design world together with their craftsmanship, we've created unique pieces that not only showcase their talents, but are relevant to global audiences. One of my favorite examples is an upcoming collection where I'm working with artisans from an area in the north of Portugal whose embroidery techniques and patterns have recently been copied by a large US chain and made elsewhere - together we're taking back ownership and looking at these traditional methods and designs with fresh eyes. In a way, I am connecting the two countries that have had such an impact in my life.
The Vineyard at Quinta da Corte in Northern Portugal
It took me a while to get back here, but finally feel that we should celebrate what makes us different, because it is truly what makes us special. And now, it's a toss up to see whether people are more keen to find out hidden gems in Lisbon or London.
- Carlos João Parreira
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The American supernatural drama television series, Evil is all set to appear with the 10th episode of the 2nd season in the upcoming days and now, fans are going excited and curious for the next episode and want to watch that episode as soon as possible.
The series is created by Robert King and Michelle King and Liz Glotzer, Robert King, Michelle King, and Rockne S. O'Bannon are the producers of the series. The first season has gained huge popularity among the watchers and now, they are also showing their love for the next episode of 2nd season. Each episode has a running time of between 40-50 minutes.
Evil Season 2 Episode 10: Release Date & Spoilers, Preview
The first episode premiered on September 28, 2019, and was completed on January 30, 2020, on the CBS network. After some gap, the makers released the first episode of the 2nd season on June 20, 2021, and now, it is currently running on the Paramount+ network.
The concept of the show contains supernatural and as well as some drama and thriller. Along with this, we have some very great news for all the fans as the makers have confirmed the 3rd season of the series and those who have not been aware of this yet so, the main plot of the series revolves around a skeptical forensic psychologist called Herbers.
He joins the force with Colter who is a Catholic seminarian. Along with this, they have another third member in the group named Mandvi, who is a technology contractor. Now, the trio will come further to investigate the supernatural incidents after they are called by the people.
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Authorities have released video of a deadly officer-involved shooting of a teenager who led deputies on a chase, and then opened fire on officers on Halloween.
Jose Luis Centeno Jr., 17, drove past a school bus that was stopped to unload students in the 7600 block of Spring Cypress Road, according to deputies.
Centeno led deputies on a chase for about 10 minutes. When he tried to do a U-turn in the 14800 block of Stuebner Airline Road, he drove into a ditch.
Dashcam video from two patrol cars shows deputies walking up to Centeno's vehicle while shouting commands to show his hands. Centeno is seen raising a handgun and firing at deputies. Deputies return fire and hit Centeno, killing him.
Centeno's weapon was determined to be a replica air gun.
Klein Independent School District said Centeno was a student at Klein Oak High School.
Uncovering his oldest son's car is a painful memory for Jose Centeno Sr. The vehicle is marked with bullet holes and it's where his son, Jose Centeno Jr. took his final breaths.
"It's so hard. It changed my life, everything," Jose Centeno Sr. said. "It's hard when I see the five police shooting him. It's a lot."
He said he didn't know his son owned the air gun or why his son took off, but he misses him and still wants answers.
"He was excited all of the time and thinking about a lot of things for the future," his father said. "I have a lot of questions not answered yet. I want to know what happened and why they did that."
The teen's funeral was held Nov. 6.
The shooting is still under investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs.


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Burnett v. Hinds County, Mississippi
October 1, 2020 by Justia
Murphy Burnett was arrested and detained for several years. The State eventually moved to nolle prosequi its criminal case against Burnett, and he was released from detention. Burnett filed suit against several governmental entities based on torts connected to his arrest, prosecution, and detention. All the entities moved to dismiss based on a failure to file proper notices of claims and based on the statutes of limitation. The trial court granted these motions. Because proper notices of claims were not sent, because most of the claims were barred by one-year statutes of limitation, and because Burnett did not specifically raise the remaining claims on appeal, the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's judgment. View "Burnett v. Hinds County, Mississippi" on Justia Law
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City of Vicksburg v. Williams
In the early morning hours of February 7, 2013, Vicksburg Police Officers Russell Dorsey and Diawardrick Grover were dispatched to Herbert Williams's residence as a result of a 911. Williams called 911 because he discharged his firearm at his neighbor's dog. After Officer Dorsey arrived at Williams's house, Williams explained his reasons for discharging his firearm. Williams stated that he shot at the ground near the dog in an attempt to prevent an attack by the dog. Officer Grover arrived a few minutes after Officer Dorsey, and he interviewed Jacqueline Knight Holt, the owner of the dog. Officer Grover observed the dog, and he described the dog as "small and scared." After Officers Dorsey and Grover conducted an investigation, Officer Dorsey arrested Williams for unnecessarily discharging a firearm in the city in violation of Vicksburg's city ordinance. In July 2014, Williams filed a complaint against the City under the MTCA in the Circuit Court of Warren County. Williams alleged that "said Police Officers grossly and negligently arrested Plaintiff for no good cause, causing Plaintiff damages physically and psychologically." Williams sued the City of Vicksburg (City) for injuries he allegedly sustained after his arrest. The Circuit Court, sitting without a jury under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act (MTCA), entered a judgment in favor of Williams. However, because the City was entitled to immunity, the Mississippi Supreme Court reversed. View "City of Vicksburg v. Williams" on Justia Law
University of Mississippi Medical Center v. Oliver
The circuit court ruled Enoch Oliver could proceed to trial with his malicious-prosecution claim against University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and two of its law-enforcement officers, Syrone McBeath and David Stewart. Oliver was charged with three misdemeanors: disorderly conduct for failure to comply with the commands of a police officer, resisting arrest, and carrying a concealed weapon. A nol-pros order was signed by the trial court and charges were ultimately dropped against Oliver. Oliver sued civilly, and UMMC, McBeath, and Stewart were served with process; several other officers were not. UMMC, McBeath, and Stewart filed a motion to dismiss, which was joined by the unserved defendants, who specially appeared. The served defendants argued Oliver's claims were governed by the Mississippi Tort Claims Act (MTCA) and its one-year statute of limitations. The lone exception was the malicious prosecution of the felony claim, because the one-year statute of limitations did not begin to run until that charge was nol-prossed. The unserved defendants' motion was granted, leaving the remaining claim against the served defendants as the malicious-prosecution claim based on the felony charge. Three-and-a-half years later, UMMC, McBeath, and Stewart filed a motion for summary judgment. UMMC argued, as a state agency, it had not waived sovereign immunity for a malice-based claim; McBeath and Stewart argued Oliver lacked proof they maliciously prosecuted him. Alternatively, all defendants cited the MTCA's police-protection and discretionary-function immunity. The circuit court denied the defendants' motion. UMMC, McBeath, and Stewart filed this interlocutory appeal, claiming they were entitled to summary judgment. The Mississippi Supreme Court determined as a matter of law, malice-based torts did not fall under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act's sovereign-immunity waiver. So Oliver had no malicious-prosecution claim against UMMC or its employees in their official capacity. Oliver also brought malicious-prosecution claims against the UMMC officers in their individual capacity, but the record showed Oliver failed to put forth any evidence the officers acted with malice or lacked probable cause. The Court thus reversed the circuit court's denial of summary judgment and rendered a final judgment in defendants' favor. View "University of Mississippi Medical Center v. Oliver" on Justia Law
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Davenport v. Hansaworld, USA, Inc.
January 20, 2017 by Justia
HansaWorld USA, Inc. (HansaWorld) registered a foreign judgment with a Mississippi circuit court against Kimberlee Davenport from an award ordered by a court in Florida on claims of conversion and extortion. Davenport, a former employee of HansaWorld, also maintained claims against HansaWorld in a separate action before a federal district court in Mississippi alleging several violations of state and federal law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act for sexual harassment and discrimination. HansaWorld sought to collect on its foreign judgment by petitioning the circuit court to sell Davenport's Employment Action, so the circuit court entered a Writ of Execution. With the Employment Action set to be auctioned off by the Forrest County sheriff, Davenport filed an Emergency Motion to Quash Writ of Execution mere days before the scheduled sale. At a hearing on the motion, the circuit court granted Davenport's motion to quash on the condition that she post a $100,000 bond by that afternoon, the day of the scheduled sheriff's sale. Davenport failed to post the conditional bond, and as a result, the sheriff sold her Employment Action to the highest bidder, HansaWorld, for $1,000. Following sale of her Employment Action, Davenport appealed to the Supreme Court. Having determined that the circuit court's order was a final, appealable judgment and that the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear the appeal, the Supreme Court concluded that Davenport waived her right to challenge the circuit court's imposition of the bond on appeal because she failed to challenge the bond before the circuit court. View "Davenport v. Hansaworld, USA, Inc." on Justia Law
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Crawford v. Fisher
Charles Crawford, a Mississippi death row inmate, filed a civil lawsuit, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983, alleging various federal constitutional claims relating to the anesthetic, a compounded version of pentobarbital not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to be utilized in his execution. After a hearing, the chancery court transferred the case to the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County where the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) renewed its motion to dismiss. The circuit court granted the motion to dismiss, holding that the Section 1983 claims were the same as or similar to issues which were at the time pending in the Mississippi Supreme Court. Because the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County erroneously dismissed Crawford's Section 1983 lawsuit on the basis of a factual misapprehension, the Supreme Court reversed and remanded back to that court for further proceedings. View "Crawford v. Fisher" on Justia Law
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Hinds County v. Burton
March 31, 2016 by Justia
A drug task force was attempting to execute a search warrant on a suspected drug house when gunfire broke out. Several men were standing in front of the house as the taskforce arrived, and, according to the officers, at least one of those men started shooting at the officers and their vehicles. One of the police officers, who was riding in the bed of a pickup truck, stood and returned fire. Ronnie Burton was standing with the man or men who allegedly were shooting at the police, but he did not fire the shots. Instead, he began to run before the shooting started. At some point a bullet struck Burton. The bullet passed through his right shoulder and was never found. Burton did not actually see anyone shoot, and he admitted that he could not identify exactly when he was shot, where he was when he got shot, what caliber of bullet hit him, or who shot him. He conceded that it was possible that one of his armed companions at the house could have fired the shot that hit him, but Burton believed the police shot him. The police officer who returned fire testified that the one person he shot at was not Burton but a man shooting at the police vehicles. Burton did not produce any witnesses or other evidence to contradict the testimony of the officers. Because he was caught fleeing the scene and in possession of a weapon, Burton was arrested. He was released shortly thereafter, when it was determined that he was not the shooter. Burton sued the law enforcement entities that made up the task force as well as the officer who fired his weapon. The Circuit Court rejected the defendants' claims of Mississippi Tort Claims Act (MTCA) immunity, and found in favor of Burton on most of his claims, awarding him $350,000 for his injuries. Because the Supreme Court found that defendants were immune under the MTCA, it reversed the circuit court and rendered judgment in their favor. View "Hinds County v. Burton" on Justia Law
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BALI Grand Award for Lichfield Historic Parks
Celebrating top BALI award
On top of winning the Principal Award, the British Association of Landscape Industries chose Lichfield Historic Parks project as the winner of the coveted Grand Award at their awards ceremony this December
Lichfield District Council is celebrating after Lichfield Historic Parks project won the top award at the BALI National Landscape Awards.
P Casey (Land Reclamation) Ltd, the main contractor of the project, entered Lichfield Historic Parks project into the Restoration and Regeneration category.
The project scooped the Principal Award for the Restoration and Regeneration category, and then went on to win the Grand Award at an awards ceremony, held at Grosvenor House in London on Friday 7 December 2012.
Held annually to recognise excellence in landscape design, construction and maintenance by members of the British Association of Landscape Industries, this year's awards were hosted by BBC presenter and newsreader Huw Edwards.
Of Lichfield Historic Parks project, the judges commented: "This extensive historic park refurbishment project formed an integral part of Lichfield District Council's Strategic Plan and required the skills of a specialist in the field of historic landscape restoration.
"P Casey (Land Reclamation) Ltd has dealt sensitively in restoring elements of the historic parks and open spaces running through the heart of the cathedral city."
Casey Operations Director, Mike Cafferky, said "It was a huge privilege to be granted the BALI Grand Award and Principal Award for Lichfield Historic Parks project. We are very proud of the works we carried out on the parks and consider it one of our finest flagship projects in our work history portfolio. We are pleased to have been associated with Lichfield District Council and equally appreciative of the judges' comments and awards which BALI has bestowed upon us."
The Grand Award is presented to the overall winner of all the categories in the awards.
Councillor Alan White, Lichfield District Council's Cabinet Member for Development Services, said: "We're absolutely delighted that Casey has won the Grand Award for their work on Lichfield Historic Parks project.
"To go up against the winners of all the categories in the National Landscape Awards, and to win the overall Grand Award, is a testament to the quality of the project.
"There was strong competition from impressive projects, such as The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London's Central Square, Glasgow's Riverside Museum, and many more, so it is just brilliant that the judges were so impressed with Lichfield Historic Parks project."
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"A fever workup guideline." by Kimberly Hunsicker MSN, CRNP, CCRN, Mae Ann Fuss MSN, RN, CCRN et al.
Fever is a common clinical problem in patients hospitalized with trauma. When an infection is suspected, it is important to identify the source of fever and begin definitive care before more severe morbidity occurs. An undirected approach with "pan cultures" has resulted in a high rate of negative cultures obtained and has increased patient care costs. By developing and using an evidence-based fever workup guideline, this institution was able to evaluate and identify infections and reduce costs.
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Boys Soccer Goes to Portugal
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The team poses for a picture against a beautiful Portugal sunset. Photo courtesy Bill Hanson.
Over the summer, the Mercer Island Boys Soccer team took their bi-annual trip to Portugal, which included sightseeing, team bonding and opportunities to play other teams from the area.
Every two years, the team selects a trip for a select group of players to go on. After going to Spain two years ago, they decided on Lisbon, Portugal as their next destination. Typically, the trip is funded by the school; however, this year the team ran into some difficulties.
"The school actually said no [to the trip]," team member Jaden Krauser said. "So, we had to get private funding and we had some fundraisers."
One of the items on the team's itinerary when they got there was sightseeing. They toured various small cities surrounding Lisbon, including Sesimbra, Setubal and Sintra.
In addition to the sightseeing, the group also had a variety of other bonding experiences, including learning to surf together and the opportunity to watch Benefica, the professional soccer club from Lisbon.
"I'd say one of the best [bonding experiences] was going to the Benefica game," Krauser said. "It was cool to see how they played at the professional level and we were all in the seats, and we got popcorn and hot dogs, and we all were talking for a solid two hours, that was a good experience."
In the 10 days that they were there, Mercer Island faced off against three local teams from the area in friendly matches, winning all but their last one. The talent that this last team displayed left a lasting impression on the group.
"It showed people from anywhere can play soccer, and at a really good level," Krauser said. "We had better gear than them, better balls, and everything, and they came in there and just [dominated] us."
Despite the fact that the two groups faced a language barrier, they were still able to come close together and have a good time.
"They didn't speak a lot of English, but we came to bond with them and joke around with them, which was a cool experience," Krauser said.
The bonding experience between the teammates could translate into success in the regular season, and many of the team members now feel a newfound sense of chemistry, according to Krauser.
"Coming into the soccer season, [the trip] is going to benefit us because we are a tighter group," Krauser said. "I know a lot of kids felt uncomfortable, especially some underclassmen, but by the end of the trip they were perfectly comfortable, and at the end of the soccer season, that will be important and will help us."
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Mary and Carey said "I do" at Van Dusen Mansion in Minneapolis. For their spring wedding, they wanted blue and white floral. Since the bride's favorite flowers are hydrangeas and baby's breath, we did a mix of blue and white flowers to create their spring wedding floral. Thanks to Bellagala Photography for sharing these photos with us!
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With summer fast approaching, many parents begin to look into what their children are going to do during these months off from school. One of the most popular answers to that question is summer camp.
Although summer camp can be an excellent option for both children and parents, there are so many choices out there that it's difficult to know which camp is best for your children. So how do you make sure you are choosing the right summer camp for your toddler, preschooler or young child?
Having run a successful summer day camp in New Jersey for many years, we are very familiar with the challenges and questions that are most important to parents when choosing a summer camp for their children. So we decided to share some of our insights and break down the key questions for you to ask when searching for the perfect summer camp for your and your child's specific needs.
Day Camp vs. Sleepaway Camp – which to choose?
One of the first things you'll want to nail down is whether to choose a day camp or a sleepover camp for your child.
Day camps are great for the younger kids like toddlers & preschoolers, providing parents with some free time but the ability to still see their child every day. If your children are on the younger side, day camps will likely be your best bet. Many older children enjoy them too, particularly if they specialize in certain areas that line up with their emerging passions.
Overnight sleepaway camps are generally geared for somewhat older and more seasoned campers who want to experience a different assortment of exciting new camping activities. Sleepover camps are typically appropriate for children ages seven and up as the child (and parent) need to have a comfort level with sleeping in a different environment. Some day camps offer an overnight opportunity during their weekly sessions to give younger campers a taste of what this experience is like.
Proximity: If you have to pick your child up every day, you'll want to find a place that's relatively close to home.
Age: Knowing how old can a child be for summer daycare or summer camp is important. A toddler or preschooler will not likely be ready to stay overnight somewhere so a local summer day camp can be the perfect fit.
Comfort level: Most parents worry about their kids when attending overnight camps, so make sure both you and your child would be ready for this. Picking the right camp can help alleviate that worry.
Ask questions: Be sure to talk with some of the counselors and caretakers. It's important to know who will be taking care of your child. Make sure these are the right people for the job.
Talk with your child: While it's important for children to gain experiences that will empower them, it's also important to be sure they are comfortable with the concept.
What ages does the summer camp allow?
It's important to consider age appropriateness when choosing a summer camp for toddlers, preschoolers, grade school children, and teenagers.
The age of your child will often play a part in determining which programs are appropriate and what the cost will be. Some summer day camps for young children will accept even newborns as young as three months. This is often more of a daycare type setting, but allows you the simplicity of a single facility if you have more than one child to drop off and pick up each day.
For camps that do accept a wide age range of children, it's a good idea to inquire as to whether summer camp activities are split up into specific age groups. Will your child be with other children of the same age group or mixed into a larger group that includes older children? You'll want to make sure you are clear on the answer to this important question.
How much does summer camp cost?
Ah, one of the most critical factors – cost. Affordability will certainly play a substantial role for many families when deciding on a summer camp.
Day camps typically offer the most cost flexibility. According to the American Camping Association, the average day camp in the U.S. costs just over $300 per week. Some camps cost as low as $100 a week, while some charge upwards of $500.
Though the specific costs can vary greatly depending on numerous factors such as the child's age, the number of days/hours/weeks attended, add-on programs & services etc, these are some general ranges for you to be aware of when shopping around.
Some day camps will have ways to make costs more affordable, as day camps tend to offer more flexibility in terms of scheduling and pricing options to accommodate your budget and fit your vacation plans. You may save a bit by signing your child up for a full month rather than single-week sessions. Other camps may offer payment plans or give discounts to families with multiple children.
Most camps can offer packages and experiences that won't break the bank, it's just a matter of finding the right one for your family's budget and the camp's reputation. Plan out how much you can afford and begin looking within those parameters. There are many options out there that tailor to just about everyone's needs.
How flexible is the scheduling? What are the days & hours of the summer camp?
The Center For American Progress estimates that fewer than one-third of children today have a full-time, stay-at-home parent. So flexibility is key when choosing a camp, so that working families can find a summer camp that fits within their schedules.
If your child can attend only one week of camp or you require extended hours, you will need to ensure the summer camp can accommodate this. Most camps – especially day camps – will offer a number of flexible options, such as mornings only, half-day, and full-day hours. They may also offer the option to enroll just for a number of weeks, rather than having to choose an entire month or the whole summer. You may also want to ask for a detailed schedule of summer camp activities in case your child needs to leave early on certain days.
Bottom line, you need your camp to be adaptable, especially in the summer months. Don't settle for a situation that won't meet your needs.
What activities do the children participate in?
Some summer camps are more general, offering a variety of activities to try. Others specialize in certain subjects, such as space camps, science camps, art camps, or theater camps.
For older children or those specializing in a certain athletic or creative track, a specialized camp can make sense. But for young children, general camps are often a good place to start. It's a way for participants to discover the summer camp activities that excite them while maintaining a diverse and engaging approach.
A well-rounded summer camp program will offer the opportunity to partake in sports (soccer, yoga, lacrosse, basketball, tennis, golf, swimming lessons), as well as focus on music, arts and crafts, science, reading, math, and more.
What are the qualifications of the staff and counselors?
Summer camp counselors, teachers and staff can make all the difference in your child's experience. There should be a relatively low ratio of students to counselors and they should also meet your criteria in terms of age and experience. Don't be afraid to ask questions about how staff members are hired and vetted.
Some summer day camps that are affiliated with a preschool, like ours, may actually be staffed by full-time teachers. This gives an added free benefit, as their experience and educational training is a huge advantage in maintaining your child's intellectual development during the otherwise "tuned out" summer months.
What security and safety measures are in place?
Camper health and safety should always be a priority, especially when swimming lessons are part of summer camp activities. Make sure that all full-time counselors, teachers and administrators are certified in CPR and First Aid.
Check if the summer camp provides video camera security in all facilities, classrooms and outdoor locations, as well as security measures like coded front-door access and other safety measures. More modern operations, especially day camps for younger children, may offer parent cams which allow you to "peek in" from your smartphone to observe your child periodically throughout the day.
Can I visit or take a tour?
The best way to get the answers to these and many more questions about the safety and quality of a camp is to simply make the time to visit. During that visit carefully observe the tone of the school and the people who are in charge. If you sense that the children are happy and the staff and leadership are upbeat the odds are the camp experience will be excellent. If you do not get a sense of fun, caring and safety just…move on!
What is the summer camp's reputation?
In today's internet age, learning about a summer camp's reputation is not very difficult. While nothing beats direct word of mouth from a past or current customer, sometimes that is not possible. By taking a look at the camp's online reviews, website and social media channels, you can learn a lot about both the organization itself and people's general opinion of it. This will help give you peace of mind in knowing that you are sending your child to a highly reputable place.
Day camp or sleepaway camp?
What is the age range of children?
Are the children grouped by age?
Is there a discount for more than one child?
Does the camp offer additional options such as swimming lessons?
What is the reputation of the summer camp (word of mouth, online reviews)?
What are the qualifications/training of the supervisors?
What are the security & safety measures in place?
Is the camp accessible to me on a smartphone, iPhone, etc?
Can I tour or visit the camp?
A great summer camp is truly a lifetime of wonderful memories for the children. We wish you the best of luck and happy summer camp hunting!
Looking for one of the top summer camps in New Jersey for your infant, preschooler or grade school child?
We invite you to take a look at the Lily Pond Summer Day Camp in beautiful River Vale, NJ.


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While the northern hemisphere is in the grips of an icy cold, stormy winter, the southern hemisphere is facing a scorching summer. Temperatures in Australia have soared to over 113 degrees Fahrenheit in some parts of the country, and it's not even February yet.
The heat is so bad that one man, a pub worker from the state of Victoria, left a porterhouse steak in his car, which he had parked in a shady spot around 11 a.m. on Tuesday and came back to a perfectly cooked well-done steak, according to Unilad.
It took just five hours for the pub worker from the Mildura Dockside Cafe to get this cooked steak, although he was expecting it to be medium rare, not as cooked as well done. On Tuesday, January 15, temperatures in Mildura soared to 114 degrees.
Taking to Facebook to share photos of the car-grilled steak, the man used the experiment to send an important message: The heat is far too dangerous for children and pets to be left in locked cars in the Australian summer.
Despite the photos and the message the man was trying to push, some people were more concerned about whether or not the steak was actually cooked in the car.
"I'm sorry I'm calling bullsh*t. A car left IN THE SUN will get up to about 60 to 70 degrees C inside. In the shade? Nope. Not going to get 'well done,'" someone commented on the post.
Others were elated over the experiment, whether it is true or not, in the hopes that the message will finally get through to people leaving their children and pets in hot vehicles.


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Walsh began his career in hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Upon receiving a B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Administration he went on to spend 24 years with Hyatt Hotels in numerous locations as General Manager in the U.S. and throughout the Caribbean at resorts and residences. He then moved on to work with the Ritz Carlton brand, where he served for three years as the General Manager overseeing the 5 Diamond Ritz Carlton Philadelphia and opening the Ritz Carlton Residence. Most recently, he was the Regional Vice President Northeast with Morgans Hotel Group and an adjunct professor with Temple University, School of Tourism and Hospitality.
Walsh currently resides in Philadelphia with his wife and three children. He and his wife will relocate to Los Angeles where they met and were married.


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Q: Erro de cálculo de intervalo de dias entre duas datas usando diff em PHP Estou tendo uma diferença de valores ao calcular o intervalo de dias entre duas datas. Eu tenho o seguinte:
$data1 = new DateTime('2019-06-10');
$data2 = new DateTime('9999-12-31');

Se eu utilizar o seguinte comando eu tenho um valor:
echo $intervalo->format('%a');

Isso mostra na tela: 2914797.
Mas caso eu utilize:
echo $intervalo->d;

Eu tenho o valor de: 21.
O correto é mesmo utilizar a primeira forma? Ou tem algo errado na segunda forma de cálculo do intervalo de dias?

A: Ao calcular a diferença entre duas datas usando DateTime::diff, o resultado é um DateInterval, e esta classe "quebra" a diferença em vários campos (anos, meses, dias, etc). Para entender melhor, veja o exemplo abaixo:
$data1 = new DateTime('2019-06-10');
$data2 = new DateTime('9999-12-31');
$intervalo = $data1->diff($data2);
echo $intervalo->format('%y anos, %m meses, %d dias');

A saída é:
7980 anos, 6 meses, 21 dias

Os formatos %y, %m e %d correspondem, respectivamente, aos campos y, m e d do DateInterval. Ou seja, o código abaixo gera a mesma saída do exemplo anterior:
// 7980 anos, 6 meses, 21 dias
echo $intervalo->y . ' anos, ' . $intervalo->m . ' meses, ' . $intervalo->d . ' dias';

Já o formato %a traz o total de dias correspondente a esta duração (no caso, o total de dias que corresponde a 7980 anos, 6 meses e 21 dias). Veja todos os formatos disponíveis na documentação.
Então se quiser saber a quantidade total de dias, use o formato %a (ou chame diretamente $intervalo->days). Se quiser a diferença devidamente "quebrada" em anos, meses e dias, use os campos y, m e d (ou os formatos %y, %m e %d).

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Tom Clancy Enemy Contact (Unabridged)
Mike Maden
Jack Ryan, Jr.'s race to stop an international criminal conspiracy is intertwined with the fate of an old friend in this blistering entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
The CIA's deepest secrets are being given away for a larger agenda that will undermine the entire Western intelligence community. Director of National Intelligence Mary Pat Foley wants it stopped but doesn't know who, how or why.
Jack Ryan, Jr., is dispatched to Poland on a different mission. The clues are thin, and the sketchy trail dead ends in a harrowing fight from which he barely escapes with his life.
If that's not bad enough, Jack gets more tragic news. An old friend, who's dying from cancer, has one final request for Jack. It seems simple enough, but before it's done, Jack will find himself alone, his life hanging by a thread. If he survives, he'll be one step closer to finding the shadowy figure behind the CIA leak and its true purpose, but in the process, he'll challenge the world's most dangerous criminal syndicate with devastating consequences.
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Good book, great plot twists
Some of the people who've taken over the Jack Ryan universe since Tom Clancy's death haven't impressed me. Mike Maden is not one of them. There were several great plot twists to the book that I won't spoil here, including several scenes where I see them in a whole new light and want to go back and re-read (in this case, re-listen) to the book again. The inclusion of Scott Brick for the narrator also really helps (at least for me personally) as well; so please keep up that tradition to anyone listening!
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Society is evolving toward the constant transmission of data and full connectivity of all devices. Phones, watches, houses and cars are increasingly being connected to the internet, requiring constant stability. It's estimated that in two years, there will be 30 billion connected devices.
You might think that competing with the tech giants is impossible, but the truth is that in a global market for innovation and talent, they're the first to invest in solutions, from small businesses to entrepreneurs.
One of the challenges related to the cities of tomorrow that we've discussed at The Collider is transport. Urban centers are increasing in size and people must travel ever greater distances between their home and work, leisure spaces, services, etc. In addition to concerns about distances, people often use means of transport that pollute and are prone to incidents such as traffic accidents.
These three drawbacks have a negative impact on people's quality of life, safety, productivity and health. IoT is proposing ambitious solutions for connected transport, largely made possible by 5G.
5G technology enables 90% energy savings in service provision as compared to 4G.
It is able to provide a 1 Gbps data transfer rate (100 times faster than 4G LTE).
It offers increased support of connected devices per square meter, with densities of up to 100 devices per square meter currently in development.
Latency, i.e. response time, is less than one millisecond.
In the field of transport, these qualities will allow for a rapid enough response to coordinate self-driving vehicles, both for communication amongst themselves or with a control center. They will also be fundamental for a vehicle's reaction to elements in its surroundings, such as a red light.
The world's main operators are already testing 5G under various conditions, and the International Telecommunication Union is expected to define the standard in 2019. One useful reference source for tracking the evolution of 5G is the GSMA website.
The digitalisation of the operation of fully connected public transport improves the coordination of the system, is more efficient and enhances passenger safety.
Probes can monitor the functioning of elements of a vehicle in real time. In addition to cars, we should consider buses, trams and trains. We can confirm that all regulations are being complied with, detect the wear of parts or mechanisms (which reduces maintenance costs) and prevent accidents.
Since the vehicles are connected and their location can be tracked, data analysis is performed in real time, which optimises the flow of traffic. Also, with permanent information about incidents or delays, information panels are more reliable and can recommend alternate routes to the user.
The collection and analysis of data also serves to improve processes and predict urban crowds. This smart management reduces energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
WiFi connections on public transport improve the user experience.
These are just some of the applications of IoT that are already making travel faster, safer and more comfortable. How can we imagine the solutions of tomorrow? Imagining these solutions and responding to the needs of the cities of the future is one of the Collider's key objectives.


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The research is a classic study by Howard Leventhal where he analyzed the effects of handing out tetanus brochures to subjects. Leventhal conducted the study by handing out two different pamphlets, both sparing no detail on the horrid effects that the tetanus disease can have on the body. The first pamphlet described only the effects of tetanus, while the second included information on where to get vaccinated.
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Missionary Ridge timber sale in limbo
Suzanne Strazza
If a tree falls in the forest, who gets it?
That's the question on many people's minds these days when they consider the fire-damaged Missionary Ridge area near Durango.
Two years ago in June, a wildfire raged across more than 70,000 acres around Missionary Ridge, destroying 56 homes and leaving behind a blighted ecosystem. At the heart of a controversy over the fate of the land involved is a proposed timber sale set up by the Forest Service and hotly opposed by some environmental groups in the area.
Colorado Wild is the group most vigorously fighting the timber sale, although other environmental organizations are also opposed to or at least concerned about it.
In December 2003, Colorado Wild filed a lawsuit against the Forest Service for approving the sale. In February of this year, District Court Judge Zita Weinshienk halted the logging pending USFS compliance with wildlife-monitoring requirements necessary to ensure wildlife protection and safety. There are also serious concerns regarding the effect that salvage logging will have on erosion and watershed quality.
Her decision has left local loggers and others who would benefit from the sale in limbo, including the Western Excelsior plant in Mancos.
Excelsior is used to make environmentally friendly erosion-control blankets, animal bedding, and packing material, among other products, and is produced from aspen trees.
Western Excelsior is the largest private employer in Montezuma County, with 120 employees, 80 percent of whom are minorities. The delay in the sale has proven to be very frustrating for the company. Officials are concerned about the quality of the wood, which has already been sitting for two years.
According to Norm Birtcher, forester and assistant plant manager, the wood is only usable if the trees are still standing. "Once they fall," he said, "not only are they not any good, but they create a hazard for livestock and other animals traveling through the area."
He claimed that the trees only have about one more year still standing — if that — before they begin to fall, "jackstrawing the entire area." But it may already be too late to harvest them.
Spring is a critical time for the wood, Birtcher said. "In the spring time, with the high winds and wet soil, that's when the trees are most vulnerable and most likely to blow down, and then they're unusable," he said.
Western Excelsior is interested only in the aspen, but other companies want to harvest the dead conifer, which Birtcher said "has an even shorter time to be used, before sap rot and boring insects set in."
When asked how he feels the Forest Service handled the sale, Birtcher is supportive. "They have been very judicious in choosing what is to be sold. It's really only 6 percent of the entire burn (approximately 3,800 acres)."
He added, "It's just good common sense to salvage the lumber – It's either that or cut down green trees."
That's a vision that puts fear into the heart of every environmentalist. So why the opposition?
Jeff Berman, director of Colorado Wild, had a ready answer. "It (the argument) sounds great but it's not true. It's about the total impact, not just the trees, and burned areas are much more sensitive."
After a moment's thought he added, "A forest is not just green trees – it is made up of all the organisms that live there."
Berman said Colorado Wild is not opposed to all salvage logging. "Timber sales are perfectly legal but, since we the taxpayers subsidize this, we should do it in places where we can actually do some good. For instance, around residential areas. That way, we can create jobs and help."
Berman and others believe the risk of damage to the Missionary Ridge area is far greater than the benefits that would be reaped. "We sued the San Juan National Forest on legal violations regarding laws protecting water and wildlife."
Mark Pearson of the San Juan Citizens Alliance, who joined the original appeal to the timber sale but is not a party to Colorado Wild's lawsuit, commented, "The Forest Service hoped to do a bunch of logging – they rushed and cut corners and they got caught. The question is, now that the ball's back in their court, will they do things right?"
The area in question is extremely steep and roadless, the environmentalists argue. New roads would have to be built to reach the timber, or at least old roads would have to be re-constructed. Erosion or contamination of the watershed (including the soil) could affect the drinking water of three municipalities, Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio.
But Birtcher said Western Excelsior "is not insensitive to the environment," and would take every precaution necessary to protect the land and watershed, including putting in water bars to slow runoff and reseeding after work was completed.
"The EIS (environmental impact statement) was very comprehensive," Birtcher said. "The Forest Service has strict restrictions for salvage logging."
Berman maintains that such mitigation efforts would prove too costly and would end up far outweighing any profits made from the use of the lumber.
Another important issue, according to Berman, is that "dying trees serve a purpose – fire is nature's way of maintaining healthy forests. Plus, burned trees provide important habitat for wildlife. The three-toed woodpecker directly requires burned trees to live in."
Also benefiting from burned trees is the ever-controversial lynx, a federally threatened species that has been reintroduced in Southwest Colorado. Fallen trees provide denning habitat for them.
Birtcher, however, noted that all dead fuels are potentially subject to reburning if another wildfire should be ignited in the area.
Those in favor of the sale also remind the public that only a very small area of the burn is being considered for the harvest.
Berman's response was, "Six percent of the perimeter of the burn area, but not everything within the area burned. Numbers don't mean anything."
According to Colorado Wild, 31 percent of the entire area burned at high intensity, 31 percent at moderate intensity, which means that it is still alive and regenerating, and 30 percent burned at low intensity or not at all.
Birtcher sees no logical reason not to harvest dead timber from the Missionary Ridge site. "It's not a national park, it's not a preserve, it's not a wilderness area," he said. "One use is to provide timber in a sustainable fashion.
"Instead, one person was able to halt the sale. Time, energy and money have been wasted because of one person."
What should be done with a burned area, if not salvage logging? According to a 1995 report authored by scientists specializing in post-fire salvage logging, titled the Beschta report, "human intervention on the post-fire landscape may substantially or completely delay recovery, remove the elements of recovery or accentuate the damage… In this light there is little reason to believe that post-fire salvage logging has any positive ecological benefits." The recommendation then, is to "allow natural recovery and recognize the temporal scales involved with ecosystem evaluation."
The report goes on to address the bigger picture of the health of the entire forest, beyond just the burned trees. Soil condition is a major concern. The report claims, "No management activity shout be undertaken which does not protect soil integrity…. Efforts should focus on reducing erosion and sedimentation from existing human-caused disturbances, e.g. roads, grazing, salvage logging."
This report is posted on Colorado Wild's website (coloradowild.org) and provided much of the fuel for the controversy around this timber sale.
Another issue for Colorado Wild is that the area has already been reseeded. The Beschta report states, "Active reseeding has not been shown to advance regeneration and is… associated with additional problems and costs."
When asked why then, Colorado Wild would be concerned about an area that has been reseeded when maybe it didn't need to be, Berman replied, "It's already been done, and at the taxpayer's expense. The Forest Service violated many scientific recommendations; this was just another one. It may or may not be effective, but do we want to undermine any potential good that may come of it?"
What will happen to the burned trees is still open to debate. When asked to comment on the lawsuit, representatives from the Forest Service declined, as the case is still in litigation. Both Berman and Birtcher said "the ball is in the court of the Forest Service."
At least they agree on one thing.


Enjoy summer with a special night out at Walter and Mary Burke Park!
This event features live entertainment, games, and prizes before the show. The movie is played on a large screen right in the park! Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs to enjoy the show.


Dr. J Hostetters Stomach Bitters Bottle - This amber bottle measures approximately 9" tall and has a square base of 2 3/4". IT is embossed with "DR. HOSTETTERS / STOMACH BITTERS" The bottle has a sizeable chip in the spout. Hostetter's "Celebrated" Bitters was a nostrum developed by Dr. Jacob Hostetter of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His son, David Hostetter, put the formula into large scale production in 1853 and it soon became a national best-seller. During the Civil War, Dr. J. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters was sold to soldiers as "a positive protective against the fatal maladies of the Southern swamps, and the poisonous tendency of the impure rivers and bayous." The original formula was about 47% alcohol -- 94 Proof! The amount of alcohol was so high that it was served in Alaskan saloons by the glass. Hostetter sweetened the alcohol with sugar to which he added a few aromatic oils (anise, coriander, etc.) and vegetable bitters (cinchona, gentian, etc.) to give it a medicinal flavor. From 1954 to 1958, when it was no longer marketed, the product was known as Hostetter Tonic.


Val Persaud (79) has been volunteering for Martlets for more than twenty years. She's worked in several of our charity shops and has, for the last sixteen years, been helping out behind the scenes in its warehouse with the important task of sorting up the clothes that have been donated.
"I open up the bags and sort through the clothes as we receive them, hanging them up and steaming them so that they look lovely and are ready for the shops.
Sometimes we find wonderful clothes that haven't even been worn; we've had genuine Gucci and Jaeger but we do have to watch out for the fakes too.
You really never know what you're going to find when you open a bag – sometimes it can be quite a surprise!
I love volunteering, it's something I've always done because it keeps me busy and active. I'm here three times a week and it takes me an hour to get here, on two different buses, so I must really enjoy it!
If you are interested in volunteering in the Martlets warehouse then come along to its Open Day on 30 June. For more details contact Sarah by email: [email protected] or call her on 07823344723.