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Peter D'Souza
Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
Dr. D'Souza's clinical practice is in Emergency Medicine at Stanford Hospital. He has a strong interest in Emergency Medical Services and pre-hospital care. He currently serves as Medical Director for Stanford Life Flight. He previously served as course director for the Stanford EMT Training Program. His research interests include treatment of neurological emergencies and variability in trauma care.
Medical Director, Stanford Life Flight (2010 - Present)
Emergency Medicine Liaison to Trauma, Stanford Healthcare (2010 - Present)
Interim Medical Director, Clinical Decision Unit, Stanford Healthcare (2014 - 2015)
Assistant Medical Director, San Mateo County EMS Agency (2008 - 2009)
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (2002)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
Fellow, American College of Emergency Physicians (2009 - Present)
Co-Chair, Stanford Health Care Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (2011 - Present)
Member, American College of Emergency Physicians (2002 - 2009)
Residency:Stanford University Emergency Medicine Residency (2006) CA
Internship:Stanford University Emergency Medicine Residency (2004) CA
Medical Education:UCLA David Geffen School Of Medicine Registrar (2003) CA
Board Certification: Emergency Medical Services, American Board of Emergency Medicine (2015)
Board Certification: Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine (2007)
Fellowship, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Emergency Medical Services (2007)
Community and International Work
Post-Graduate Program in Emergency Care
Pre-hospital Training
Partnering Organization(s)
GVK-EMRI
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Every 15 Minutes Program
Impaired Driving Education
Menlo School
Clinical Stanford Emergency Medicine Dept 300 Pasteur Dr Rm M121 Alway Bldg MC 5119 Stanford, CA 94305
Clinical Stanford Emergency Department 900 Welch Rd Ste 350 Stanford, CA 94305
Established Status Epilepticus Treatment Trial Recruiting
The primary objective is to determine the most effective and/or the least effective treatment of benzodiazepine-refractory status epilepticus (SE) among patients older than 2 years. There are three active treatment arms being compared: fosphenytoin (FOS),levetiracetam (LEV), and valproic acid (VPA). The second objective is comparison of three drugs with respect to secondary outcomes. The final objective is to ensure that the trial is informative for treatment of established SE in children by describing the effectiveness, safety, and rate of adverse reactions of these drugs in children.
Progesterone for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury III Not Recruiting
The ProTECT study will determine if intravenous (IV) progesterone (started within 4 hours of injury and given for a total of 96 hours), is more effective than placebo for treating victims of moderate to severe acute traumatic brain injury.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial. For more information, please contact Rosen Mann, (650) 721 - 2645.
2018-19 Courses
Independent Studies (5)
Directed Reading in Surgery
SURG 299 (Aut, Sum)
Early Clinical Experience in Emergency Medicine
EMED 280 (Aut)
Medical Scholars Research
Prior Year Courses
Emergency Medical Technician Training
EMED 111A (Aut)
EMED 111B (Win)
Variations in Pediatric Trauma Transfer Patterns in Northern California Pediatric Trauma Centers (2001-2009) ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE Vogel, L. D., Vongsachang, H., Pirrotta, E., Holmes, J. M., Sherck, J., Newton, C., D'Souza, P., Spain, D. A., Wang, N. E. 2014; 21 (9): 1023-1030
Due to the scarcity of specialized resources for pediatric trauma, "regionalization," or a system designed to get "the right child, to the right place, at the right time," is vital to quality pediatric trauma care. In Northern California, four pediatric trauma centers serve 3.9 million children within a geographically diverse area of 113,630 square miles. A significant proportion of children with trauma is initially triaged to nontrauma hospitals and may require subsequent transfer to a specialty center. Trauma transfer patterns to a pediatric trauma center may provide insight into regional primary triage practices. Transfers from hospitals in close proximity to pediatric trauma centers might suggest that some children could have avoided transfer with minimal additional transport time. While pediatric trauma centers are scarce and serve as regional resources, transfers from beyond the regular catchment area of a trauma center could be an indication of clinical need.The objective of this study was to gain an understanding of patterns of pediatric trauma transfer to all pediatric trauma centers within the region as a first step in assessing the efficacy and efficiency of trauma triage. The authors examined three groups of transfer patients: transfers from within the same county as the pediatric trauma center (near transfers), transfers from counties adjacent to the pediatric trauma center (catchment transfers), and transfers from more distant counties (far transfers). The hypothesis was that catchment transfers would form the bulk of transfers, near transfers would compose < 10% of total transfers, and far transfers would be younger and more severely injured than catchment transfers.This was a retrospective analysis of institutional trauma registry data of children < 18 years from all pediatric trauma centers in Northern California from 2001 through 2009. Transfers were characterized by the location of the transfer hospital relative to the location of the pediatric trauma center. Characteristics associated with near transfer compared to primary triage to a pediatric trauma center were identified, as well as characteristics associated with far transfer compared to catchment transfer.A total of 2,852 of 11,952 (23.9%) pediatric trauma patients were transfers. Near transfers comprised 24.5% of cases, catchment transfers were 37.4%, and far transfers were 38.2%. After controlling for demographic, clinical, and geographic factors, younger age, higher Injury Severity Score (ISS), public versus private insurance, and an injury mechanism of "fall" were associated with near transfer rather than direct triage. Older age, higher ISS, and mechanism of "motor vehicle crash" were associated with far rather than catchment transfer.This analysis of patterns of transfer to all pediatric trauma centers within Northern California gives the most comprehensive population view of pediatric trauma triage to date, to the authors' knowledge. Trauma transfers comprise an important minority of patients cared for at pediatric trauma centers. The number of near transfers documented indicates the potential to improve the primary triage process of patients to pediatric trauma centers. The frequency of far transfers substantiates the well-known shortage of pediatric trauma expertise. Development of regionwide standardized transfer protocols and agreements between hospitals, as well as standardized monitoring of the process and outcomes, could increase efficiency of care.
View details for DOI 10.1111/acem.12463
View details for Web of Science ID 000342810800010
Variations in pediatric trauma transfer patterns in Northern California pediatric trauma centers (2001-2009). Academic emergency medicine Vogel, L. D., Vongsachang, H., Pirrotta, E., Holmes, J. F., Sherck, J., Newton, C., D'Souza, P., Spain, D. A., Wang, N. E. 2014; 21 (9): 1023-1030
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INDIAN AND UNITED STATES PARAMEDIC STUDENTS: COMPARISON OF EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) TRAINING JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE Goodwin, T., Delasobera, B. E., Strehlow, M., Camacho, J., Koskovich, M., D'Souza, P., Gilbert, G., Mahadevan, S. V. 2012; 43 (2): 298-302
The American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is taught worldwide. The ACLS course is designed for consistency, regardless of location; to our knowledge, no previous study has compared the cognitive performance of international ACLS students to those in the United States (US).As international health educational initiatives continue to expand, an assessment of their efficacy is essential. This study assesses the AHA ACLS curriculum in an international setting by comparing performance of a cohort of US and Indian paramedic students.First-year paramedic students at the Emergency Management and Research Institute, Hyderabad, India, and a cohort of first-year paramedic students from the United States comprised the study population. All study participants had successfully completed the standard 2-day ACLS course, taught in English. Each student was given a 40-question standardized AHA multiple-choice examination. Examination performance was calculated and compared for statistical significance.There were 117 Indian paramedic students and 43 US paramedic students enrolled in the study. The average score was 86% (± 11%) for the Indian students and 87% (± 6%) for the US students. The difference between the average examination scores was not statistically significant in an independent means t-test (p=0.508) and a Wilcoxon test (p=0.242).Indian paramedic students demonstrated excellent ACLS cognitive comprehension and performed at a level equivalent to their US counterparts on an AHA ACLS written examination. Based on the study results, the AHA ACLS course proved effective in an international setting despite being taught in a non-native language.
View details for DOI 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.096
Characteristics of Pediatric Trauma Transfers to a Level I Trauma Center: Implications for Developing a Regionalized Pediatric Trauma System in California ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE Acosta, C. D., Delgado, M. K., Gisondi, M. A., Raghunathan, A., D'Souza, P. A., Gilbert, G., Spain, D. A., Christensen, P., Wang, N. E. 2010; 17 (12): 1364-1373
since California lacks a statewide trauma system, there are no uniform interfacility pediatric trauma transfer guidelines across local emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in California. This may result in delays in obtaining optimal care for injured children.this study sought to understand patterns of pediatric trauma patient transfers to the study trauma center as a first step in assessing the quality and efficiency of pediatric transfer within the current trauma system model. Outcome measures included clinical and demographic characteristics, distances traveled, and centers bypassed. The hypothesis was that transferred patients would be more severely injured than directly admitted patients, primary catchment transfers would be few, and out-of-catchment transfers would come from hospitals in close geographic proximity to the study center.this was a retrospective observational analysis of trauma patients ≤ 18 years of age in the institutional trauma database (2000-2007). All patients with a trauma International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision (ICD-9) code and trauma mechanism who were identified as a trauma patient by EMS or emergency physicians were recorded in the trauma database, including those patients who were discharged home. Trauma patients brought directly to the emergency department (ED) and patients transferred from other facilities to the center were compared. A geographic information system (GIS) was used to calculate the straight-line distances from the referring hospitals to the study center and to all closer centers potentially capable of accepting interfacility pediatric trauma transfers.of 2,798 total subjects, 16.2% were transferred from other facilities within California; 69.8% of transfers were from the catchment area, with 23.0% transferred from facilities ≤ 10 miles from the center. This transfer pattern was positively associated with private insurance (risk ratio [RR] = 2.05; p < 0.001) and negatively associated with age 15-18 years (RR = 0.23; p = 0.01) and Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 18 (RR = 0.26; p < 0.01). The out-of-catchment transfers accounted for 30.2% of the patients, and 75.9% of these noncatchment transfers were in closer proximity to another facility potentially capable of accepting pediatric interfacility transfers. The overall median straight-line distance from noncatchment referring hospitals to the study center was 61.2 miles (IQR = 19.0-136.4), compared to 33.6 miles (IQR = 13.9-61.5) to the closest center. Transfer patients were more severely injured than directly admitted patients (p < 0.001). Out-of-catchment transfers were older than catchment patients (p < 0.001); ISS > 18 (RR = 2.06; p < 0.001) and age 15-18 (RR = 1.28; p < 0.001) were predictive of out-of-catchment patients bypassing other pediatric-capable centers. Finally, 23.7% of pediatric trauma transfer requests to the study institution were denied due to lack of bed capacity.from the perspective an adult Level I trauma center with a certified pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), delays in definitive pediatric trauma care appear to be present secondary to initial transport to nontrauma community hospitals within close proximity of a trauma hospital, long transfer distances to accepting facilities, and lack of capacity at the study center. Given the absence of uniform trauma triage and transfer guidelines across state EMS systems, there appears to be a role for quality monitoring and improvement of the current interfacility pediatric trauma transfer system, including defined triage, transfer, and data collection protocols.
View details for DOI 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00926.x
Evaluating the efficacy of simulators and multimedia for refreshing ACLS skills in India RESUSCITATION Delasobera, B. E., Goodwin, T. L., Strehlow, M., Gilbert, G., D'Souza, P., Alok, A., Raje, P., Mahadevan, S. V. 2010; 81 (2): 217-223
Data on the efficacy of the simulation and multimedia teaching modalities is limited, particularly in developing nations. This study evaluates the effectiveness of simulator and multimedia educational tools in India.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified paramedic students in India were randomized to either Simulation, Multimedia, or Reading for a 3-h ACLS refresher course. Simulation students received a lecture and 10 simulator cases. The Multimedia group viewed the American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS video and played a computer game. The Reading group independently read with an instructor present. Students were tested prior to (pre-test), immediately after (post-test), and 3 weeks after (short-term retention test), their intervention. During each testing stage subjects completed a cognitive, multiple-choice test and two cardiac arrest scenarios. Changes in exam performance were analyzed for significance. A survey was conducted asking students' perceptions of their assigned modality.One hundred and seventeen students were randomized to Simulation (n=39), Multimedia (n=38), and Reading (n=40). Simulation demonstrated greater improvement managing cardiac arrest scenarios compared to both Multimedia and Reading on the post-test (9% versus 5% and 2%, respectively, p<0.05) and Reading on the short-term retention test (6% versus -1%, p<0.05). Multimedia showed significant improvement on cognitive, short-term retention testing compared to Simulation and Reading (5% versus 0% and 0%, respectively, p<0.05). On the survey, 95% of Simulation and 84% of Multimedia indicated they enjoyed their modality.Simulation and multimedia educational tools were effective and may provide significant additive benefit compared to reading alone. Indian students enjoyed learning via these modalities.
View details for DOI 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2009.10.013

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Phoenix Basketball is a collaborative project between Hoop Skool Basketball Ireland and North Atlantic Basketball Academy both based here in Dublin, Ireland with International contacts. Both programmes have come together to provide an excellent service of basketball access, guidance and coaching to young individuals both internationally and nationally.
The camp is delivered in a state of the art facility close to the Phoenix Park in Dublin's city centre. All the amenities within the facility are used to incorporate a rounded programme which aims to improve overall skills, sports psychology, wellness and nutritional benefits to the game of basketball.
Education is at the heart of we do, while providing high quality coaching. Phoenix Basketball can also provide access and pathways to basketball contacts in Europe and the US.
The programme is available for International players and students who want to learn the English through intensive English classes and English language immersion. The overall emphasis of the Basketball Programme at Phoenix Basketball is to promote lifelong learning through the game of basketball.
Players will access all aspects of sports performance in Sports Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Psychology, Sports Therapy, Injury Prevention and Purposeful Play. They can also access can access individual workouts and guidance from our qualified coaching team.


Great location and wonderful view from deck. Backs to lake and open area. 4th bedroom and third bath on lower level, ideal for guests or au pair. ten to fifteen minute walk to metro or take neighborhood shuttle. Hardwood floors in living room and dining room, nice breakfast bar at counter. Master bedroom with full bath w/soaking tub and shower. Carpet on lower level new in 2016.Nice condition.
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Retrofit Technologies offers a complete range of energy efficient external wall insulation systems. We are committed to providing Irish customers with quality, tried and tested products in an efficient and cost effective manner.
All of our ETIC systems and products have been rigorously tested and used throughout Europe for over 30years. They have received full ETA and NSAI certification for their use both here and across Europe giving our customers exceptional piece of mind when choosing our systems.
Retrofitting insulation systems to existing buildings greatly improves the thermal efficiency of the building thus helping to cut CO2 emissions while also saving the homeowner €1000's in savings through smaller fuel bills.
At Retrofit Technologies we pride ourselves in providing an exceptional service to the contractor and technical support to both the homeowner and architect or engineer involved in the project.


Our team is for swimmers ages 6 and over. All swimmers must tryout in order to be placed in the correct workout group. During tryouts, coaches will evaluate if your swimmer can handle the regular workouts for his/her age group and ability level. To try-out, swimmers should be able to successfully complete a 50 free, a 50 backstroke, and know the basics of the butterfly and breaststroke. Timed swims will be the basis for placement in practice groups beyond entry level.
Swimmers can join the team at anytime throughout the year.
Please contact Coach Todd (208-377-9622, ext 426) or todd.marsh@ymcatvidaho.org to set up a tryout time at the West Y.
Please contact Coach Alex Martinek (208-344-5502, ext 241) or amentaera@gmail.com to set up a tryout time at the Downtown Y.
To schedule a tryout in Caldwell, please contact Coach Linda Conger (208-459-2498, ext. 656) or linda.conger@ymcatvidaho.org).
Please take the time to read the tabs under Team Information on our website. Fees, including our program fee, are explained on the Fees tab. A general Fall Practice Schedule is posted. Information on Financial Assistance is available on the Team Info tab.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR TRYOUT?
Once you are told your swimmer has been placed on the team, please complete our on-line registration process within 10 days of your swimmer starting practices. If we do not receive your fees within the 10 days, your swimmer will not be allowed to continue practicing with the team. Please either pay online with a credit card or mail your payment directly to the Team Admin, Patty Stratton. Do not give payments to a coach or leave at the YMCA!
If you prefer to hand deliver instead of mail, Patty's mailbox drops into her garage so mail can be dropped off at any time of the day or night. Please remember your registration is not complete until your fees are paid and parents complete the Parent Responsibility Agreement.
All swimmers must have a Y membership--either Youth or Family. Please go to the front desk of your Y to arrange and pay for your swimmer's membership.
To learn more about the team including monthly fees for both the Y and for swim team, each Y's Practice Schedule, and Group expectations, please go to the Team Information area and use the drop down menu. Pay particular attention to the "Fees" page so you are aware of the financial commitment swim team requires of our members. Also, please note: Swim team fees cannot be paid at the Y. They must be paid online or mailed directly to the Team Admin.
Swimmers who qualify for Financial Assistance (receive free or reduced hot lunch) must provide proof of assistance as well as complete the 2019 USA Swimming Athlete Outreach Application. A link to this form can be found in the Registration module.
Swimmers who wish to participate in swim meets as members of the Boise Y Swim Team must be USA Swimming and Team Registered before the entry deadline of the meet. This means the registration fees must be paid and Proof of Age must be received by the Team Admin before the entry deadline which is usually 10 days before the first day of the meet.
Transfers from Another USA Swimming Club: Swimmers transferring from one USA Swimming team to another must also complete the following Transfer Form. It is not necessary to include the USA Swimming Form if you are currently registered with USA Swimming.
All Team Registration questions should be addressed to the Team Admin, Patty Stratton (admin@boiseyswimteam.org).


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Q: How to send HTML in email using Django? i am New in Django. i want to send html via Email using django. i am using following Code
  send_mail(
            'Email Title',
            'My Message',
            'webmaster@localhost',
            [to mail],
            fail_silently=False,
           )

This Code is Sending simple strings,not sending HTML. for example if i pass
test
 in my message body then it will return same. i want to apply
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A: from django.core.mail import EmailMultiAlternatives
from django.template.loader import render_to_string

def send_emails(request):
    merge_data = {
        'greetings': "hello"
    }
    html_body = render_to_string("email-templates.html", merge_data)

    message = EmailMultiAlternatives(
       subject='Django HTML Email',
       body="mail testing",
       from_email='xyz@abc.com',
       to=['wxyz1@abc.com']
    )
    message.attach_alternative(html_body, "text/html")
    message.send(fail_silently=False)

A: you can do something like this this will work.
but you have to pass that message in 'html_message'
from django.template import Template

send_mail(
        'Email Title',
        html_message = Template("Hello"),
        'webmaster@localhost',
        [to mail],
        fail_silently=False,

       )

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Mamma Kangaroo reads Iggy Peck Architect, such a cute classic Children's books you will simply love. Meet Iggy Peck—creative, independent, and not afraid to express himself! In the spirit of David Shannon's No, David and Rosemary Wells's Noisy Nora, Iggy Peck will delight readers looking for irreverent, inspired fun. Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they're sometimes surprised by his materials—who could forget the tower he built of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! With Andrea Beaty's irresistible rhyming text and David Roberts's puckish illustrations, this book will charm creative kids everywhere, and amuse their sometimes bewildered parents.


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Le samedi 27 février aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2010 est le seizième jour de compétition.

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I built my John Welsford designed Houdini cat yawl in my garage. It took almost five years. The boat is constructed of okoume marine plywood, douglas fir and mahogany. The multi-chine hull was built with sawn plywood frames and douglas fir stringers. The rubrails are mahogany, the tiller is laminated mahogany and douglas fir and the centerboard and rudder are laminated douglas fir. The hull, and rudder are glassed. The masts and spars are douglas fir. The main mast is a hollow, bird's mouth construction. The main sail is a 103 square foot balanced lug sail and the mizzen is 15 square foot sprit sail. The sails are from Duckworks.
The boat was intended to be day sailed, mostly single handed, in the Santa Monica Bay. It has 60 kilos of inside ballast along the centerboard case which the designer recommends for boats that won't be loaded down with camp cruising gear and stores. The ballast is made up of 6, 10 kilo blocks made of lead shot and epoxy. I made some minor changes to the interior to provide more seating, ala the Welsford Navigator design, and cave lockers for gear and provisions. I also added a rear deck to help support the mizzen mast and to mount the downhaul and the cleat for the mizzen sheet.
It has taken some time to begin to learn to sail the rig, as the designer said it would, but after some nine months, I am beginning to get the hang of it. The boat sails very well in light air, is better close hauled than I expected and is terrific on a reach.


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The new live-action "Dumbo" beautifully captures the range of the little elephant's emotions. (Courtesy Disney)
Tim Burton's spin on 'Dumbo' makes old story worth retelling
Jeffrey M. Anderson
None of the recent Disney live-action re-imaginings of classic animated films ("Cinderella," "The Jungle Book," "Beauty and the Beast," etc.) has come close to topping or even equaling their originals, but that doesn't mean a great story can't be told again.
The new "Dumbo," based on one of Disney's simplest and most touching animated features (taken from a 1938 tale by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl) effectively maintains the core of the story, and provides plenty of delight.
At 64 minutes, the original 1941 "Dumbo" is an amazing mishmash of scenes that either tug at the heartstrings, amuse or exhilarate. It has the notorious "Pink Elephants on Parade" sequence — a bizarre, phantasmagoric trip — and the controversial cultural depiction of black crows in the "When I See an Elephant Fly" sequence.
The new "Dumbo" has removed and resolved anything potentially offensive. It adds new human characters to replace the talking mouse Timothy, and, unfortunately, a couple of sub-par bad guys — a circus hillbilly bully and a bald, elephant-hide-boot-wearing henchman — that drag things down.
It's 1919, and Max Medici (Danny DeVito) is the manager of a worn-down traveling circus, where two kids Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) eagerly await the return of their widowed father Holt (Colin Farrell), from the frontlines of World War I.
Holt turns up, minus an arm, but ready to rejoin the big top. His cowboy-riding act is defunct due to lack of horses, but he's assigned to caring for the elephants. Mrs. Jumbo, the newest acquisition, is pregnant, and when the baby arrives, its enormous ears make everyone's jaw drop.
But of course, this elephant can fly, and his act starts to save the circus. That is, until snaky opportunist V. A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who runs a massive theme park, arrives with his star performer, trapeze artist Colette (Eva Green), and a devilish deal.
The original "Dumbo" — released between "Fantasia," "Pinocchio" and "Bambi" — was one of the studio's richest and most textured, made before changing times and finances required simpler approaches.
Fortunately, director Tim Burton brings his own spectacular style to this remake. Everything in this circus world looks as if it were once brightly painted , but now slightly weathered.
Burton also makes "Dumbo" his very own; weirdly, the little elephant has more than a little in common with his best creation, "Edward Scissorhands," a mocked and ridiculed outcast with an extraordinary ability and soulfully expressive eyes.
As with his 1990s hero, Burton understands this pachyderm and brings him alive. "Dumbo" isn't quite as dark as some of his other, family-friendly films ("Pee-wee's Big Adventure," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Corpse Bride," etc.), but it has its moments of sheer heart-stopping peril.
It's fun to think that Burton once worked for Disney and was fired for making the creepy early-1980s short films "Vincent" and "Frankenweenie." While Burton mostly toes the line here, it's possible to pick up on pieces that cheerfully skewer his former, now current, employer.
It's also fun to see Burton reuniting with his old cast members, especially Keaton, who became a star from iconic performances in Burton's "Beetlejuice," "Batman" and "Batman Returns." In the latter, he faced off with DeVito's Penguin.; their good-guy-bad-guy roles are winningly reversed in "Dumbo."
The heart of both "Dumbo" movies examines Dumbo's polar-opposite emotions: his grief at losing his mother and his joy of flying. Even though this remake feels a little long and a little busy, it gets the character's feelings right.
For those who have felt a clumsy or lost, like they don't quite fit in, yet have something great to offer the world, "Dumbo" is here for you once again.
Starring: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green
Written by: Ehren Kruger
Directed by: Tim Burton
Running time: 1 hour 52, minutes
'Hotel Mumbai' captures drama of terrorism, with cliches
Sting serenades tunes from 'Last Ship' in SF


Beachcombers Bazaar Henna Studio and Supply: Woo Hoo! More New Shoes!
Woo Hoo! More New Shoes!
There is nothing better than new shoes!
Just to tease you, our new khussa shoes are in, but not yet on the website. I'll have them pictured, inventoried, and ready to buy in a couple of weeks!
It's a small order, but gorgeous. They are the rest of the new cushion line that we've tried. These are sized to be about a half size bigger than our regular shoes.
There is a spectacular royal blue with holographic sequins that lean towards violet purple. These turned out so much better than I even hoped for.
A stunning jade green. It's a teal/jade/green color and perfect for wearing with greens, blues, purples, and browns.
A new lemon cream style. Same color as our current lemon cream shoes, but in a different beading pattern.
A warm maroon red with darker burgundy sequins is a show-stopper. I love love love these shoes!
Check the website, www.ShopBeachcombers.com often or sign up for our email list to be notified when they are ready for purchase.
Our order of regular style shoes is nearly ready as well. I hope to have it before the holidays! It contains our standard style shoes along with a boatload of brand new styles!
Hope the wait isn't too much torture!
Instructional Henna CD by Bajidoo!
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CBC has completed construction of a new 20,000SQFT high specification office building at Riverside Business Park for Riverside Inverclyde.
Designed by CRGP Ltd Architects, the new two storey building completes the Riverside Business Park Development which is managed by Riverside Inverclyde.
The Client set a challenging programme for delivery of the project with a number of key milestones that had to be met. Concept design commenced in January 2012 with tenders issued based on a scheme design at the beginning of February 2012. Work commenced on site in June 2012 with the building handed over to the Client at the beginning of May 2013.
The building has been designed to respect the phase 1 building fabric, borrowing the material palette of Stone, Terracotta and Zinc, whilst offering a different aesthetic with large areas of full height glazing to the 1st floor and an overhanging eaves to provide some shelter to the fabric. The layout and position of the building on the site reflect the site context, with the West corner of the building addressing the railway embankment and providing a full stop to the development of the business park with a 3 sided glazed aspect.
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State of the Alliance
The Greenspace Alliance of Canada's Capital is the leading advocate of greenspace preservation and expansion in the National Capital region. It is now incorporated under the federal corporations act. Our advocacy has ensured that natural spaces are no longer a neglected part of planning. But we still need to increase our membership to help convince politicians of the great support for natural spaces preservation by our region's citizens. This year has been an interesting one as the ramifications of the new City of Ottawa Official Plan have affected many activities. One particular section of the new OP that has been a source of many problems is the provision for country lot estates that was added at the last revision. The Greenspace Alliance has appealed this section of the Official Plan, but the appeal has yet to be heard and the developers are going ahead with many developments.
Another important issue is changes to the Ontario Planning Act and Ontario Municipal Board. The Greenspace Alliance has provided several briefs to the province on these revisions. As well, the Greenspace Alliance's brief to the City of Ottawa on Development Charges, prepared by Erwin Dreessen with input from Amy Kempster, led to several changes in the final provisions to have the development costs of greenfield development more properly charged.
Chief Activities
The Country Lot Estate provision in the OP allows developers to subdivide rural areas into large estate lots, 0.2 ha or larger, often in Rural Natural Features. The Greenspace Alliance has consistently opposed usage of this at Planning and Environment Committee and is seeking to overturn amendments to the OP plan facilitating its use.
The Greenspace Alliance is also supporting residents of Kanata in appealing the conversion of large natural areas in the South March High lands to residential development.
Another important issue has been the attempt to amend the OP and rezone a large natural area at 5309 Bank Street. This site, formerly owned by the city until its sale to R.W. Tomlinson Inc. in July 2003, is rated as one of the most important sites in the city for biodiversity. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) paid for by Tomlinson, found 16 regionally rare species on the site, 5 of them provincially rare and 2 on the national endangered species list. Despite a provision in the sales contract not to damage any part of the site, Tomlinson has bulldozed habitat for the nationally endangered species, American Ginseng, found on the site.
The Greenspace Alliance was also active at budget time, ensuring that the fund for Natural Areas Acquisition was not removed and that sufficient funds were given to environmental planning to continue development of the Greenspace Master Plan. lt also reviewed and contributed to the development of the "Development Process On Time Review" policies of the city government.
The Greenspace Alliance also intervened in planning for the Chats Fall boat bypass, which initially was designed to pass through the Morris Island Conservation Area and through residential areas near Fitzroy Harbour and Wilola Beach.
The Greenspace Alliance has been an active member of the Friends of Leitrim group to prevent the destruction of the Leitrim Wetland. Barbara Barr, our representative has attended several sessions of the Leitrim Community Design Plan.
Our member, Al Crosby, wrote a brief for us in support of the rezoning of Montfort Woods to an environmental protection designation, a great outcome for a long-time effort to preserve it.
Fund Raising and Outreach Activities
Our chief fundraising activity each year is the Run/Walk for Clean Air, held in partnership with the Friends of the Farm and the Sierra Club of Canada, Ottawa Chapter. This year our share was approximately $575. Our representatives on the organizing committee have been Amy Kempster and Magala Goemans. The Greenspace Alliance also maintained a booth at the Wildlife Festival in April.
The Greenspace Alliance was asked for comment by the media in several instances in the last year, especially about proposed Gatineau Park Master Plan. Bill Royds and Amy Kempster appeared on Rogers Daytime show in an interview about loss of Greenspace in the region.
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2022: NPC Plans 'E-Census' In Security-Risk Areas
The National Population Commission (NPC) Thursday said it would use electronic means for population estimates in security-risk areas during the 2022 national census.
The chairman of the commission, Nasir Isa Kwarra, disclosed this in Abuja yesterday at a press conference to commence the fieldwork for the second pre-test exercise in preparation for the forthcoming population and housing census.
He said the electronic mode would be used to collect data to make the census accurate and free of controversies.
He noted that population estimate is the only alternative to generate credible and accurate data in areas where its staff will not be able to reach due to insecurity.
According to him, the mode is an acceptable methodology to garner population data of an area.
Kwarra said the mode would not distort the credibility and accuracy of the data to be collected for the census.
"We can use technology like electronic devices to estimate the population of an area. It is population modelling that is accepted globally.
"We are adopting it in case we are unable to get in there. We are trying our best to make sure that we get into the area and retrieve the data we want to get," Kwarra said.
He stated that the second pre-test exercise was the last major activity of the commission before the 2022 national census while the first led to a pilot study on the Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in 772 local government areas.
"We were not able to do the demarcation in two local governments, Birnin Gwari and Abadam of Kaduna and Borno States respectively. In Birnin Gwari, we were able to do two out of the 10 wards due to insecurity and not able to conduct any in Abadam.
He said the second phase of pretest would take place in 444 Enumeration Areas (EAS) in 148 LGAs with the objective to generate suitable questionnaires/forms and clarity of concepts, instructions as well as contents of census instruments, among others.
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Sebastian Szikal (born 17 November 1986 in Nuremberg) is a German footballer who plays for TSV Aindling.

Career
Szikal made his Bundesliga debut with 1. FC Nürnberg as an 87th minute substitute in a 2–1 home win against 1. FC Köln on 1 October 2005. He later moved to SV Darmstadt 98 and SpVgg Weiden.

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1986 births
Living people
Footballers from Nuremberg
German footballers
Association football midfielders
Bundesliga players
1. FC Nürnberg players
SV Darmstadt 98 players