The Jones Bond Store was a large complex of store buildings, the first being constructed on the site around 1865. The extant registered buildings are Stores B and C and building No. 11. These probably date from 1888. The B and C stores were constructed of English-bond face brickwork with cast-iron columns and timber floors and roof trusses. The five storeys are delineated by corbelled brick string courses, and arched and flat arched window heads alternate with each floor. An oculus in each gable is surrounded by cream brick with quoins on the four axes. Building 11 was constructed of brick and bluestone and has a shallow gable roof.
The Jones Bond Store is of historical and architectural significance to the State of Victoria.
The Jones Bond Store is of historical significance as one of the largest extant 19th century store complexes in Victoria and one of the few remaining links with Southbank's early industrial and maritime past. The buildings provide evidence of the character of late-19th century warehousing and are a reminder of the fact that the river bank in their vicinity was once a hive of shipping activity. They show how warehouses and shipping freight facilities were more closely integrated in the fabric of the city in the years before containerisation and heavy freight haulage demanded more specialised and separate freight precincts. The simple but substantial character of the buildings reflects Melbourne's growing importance as a port city in the post-gold rush years.
The Jones Bond Store is of architectural significance because it documents a development in building design, namely the multi-storey warehouse, a development which was influenced by the introduction of hydraulic lift technology in the mid 1880s.
Jones Bond Stores B and C and Store 11 Southbank Boulevard, South Melbourne.
The site of the Jones Bond Store first appears to have been occupied by William B. Jones from around 1866. Jones was described as a Lighterman and free store keeper and he appears to have run a kerosene store at the site, with other premises elsewhere in the town. The ratebook descriptions from 1865-6 until 1868-9 list "three timber and iron kerosene stores (Nos. 1,2,3) and a four room timber house with stables". By 1868-9, two additional stores (Nos. 4,5) were listed but appear to have been replaced by in 1870-71 by the Waverley Bond, a stone store built with heavy buttressing, presumably to withstand potential explosions. In 1872-73 a brick store is mentioned (No. 1) and another one (No. 3) in the following year. By 1874-5 a brick "New York store" is mentioned and two more brick stores (Nos. 2,6).


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Making Sense of Student Sensemaking
How teachers can leverage the wealth of knowledge students bring to the classroom
By Mary E. Short
Science Curriculum Developer
Students enter classrooms equipped with a rich foundation of skills and knowledge from their everyday experiences. High-quality science education builds on students' wealth of experience in making sense of the world.
In science classrooms, sensemaking is a collaborative practice that includes students sharing initial ideas with peers and identifying inconsistencies or gaps in their shared understandings about the cause of phenomena or solutions to problems (Odden and Russ 2019). While sensemaking, students are continually drawing on their existing knowledge and integrating it with new information. Therefore, the process of sensemaking in science classrooms includes building or revising explanations for phenomena or iteratively working to solve problems and answer questions.
The process of sensemaking in science classrooms includes building or revising explanations for phenomena or iteratively working to solve problems and answer questions.
Why Should Teachers Prioritize Student Sensemaking?
Students notice features of insects placed in a bug box for investigation.
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The sensemaking shift in science education is intended to transform science classrooms to create more equitable pathways to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers for all students. Central to this effort is encouraging instructional methods that help students construct scientific identities early on. Research suggests that leveraging the knowledge, languages, and ways of knowing students bring from home into their classrooms supports students' constructing science identities (NRC 2012). Therefore, a critical part of teaching for sensemaking in science education includes engaging students' initial ideas and prior knowledge as assets rather than deficits in need of repair (Campbell, Windschitl, and Schwartz 2016). Curriculum designed for student sensemaking may provide examples of possible initial student ideas along with suggestions that help teachers "take up" students' ideas and use them to progressively build more nuanced or complex explanations of concepts and mastery of skills.
Building New Knowledge from Lived Experiences
Once students have had a chance to use their existing knowledge to begin figuring out phenomena or solving problems, sensemaking includes identifying how another person's experiences or new information does not fit with initial ideas (Campbell, Windschitl, and Schwartz 2016; Phillips, Watkins, and Hammer 2018). Central to designing curriculum for sensemaking is making ideas publicly available so that, through discussion with peers, students may identify inconsistencies or gaps in their thinking about a phenomenon or problem.
As students engage with new information through investigations, text, and media about a phenomenon or problem, they discuss what they notice. This provides opportunities to generate new ideas and sift through them in what Odden and Russ refer to as the "cultivation of a variety of alternative suggestions" (Odden and Russ 2019, 75). As new ideas proliferate among students, students activate additional prior knowledge they may not have considered relevant while developing their initial explanation of the phenomenon or problem. From here, students generate revised ideas using the new information; additional prior knowledge activated during discussion; or by engaging with new information surfaced through investigations, text, and media. Sensemaking, therefore, is a cyclical, collaborative process of thinking, sharing, and revising.
There are many ways curriculum can create robust sensemaking opportunities in science classrooms. Here, we focus on just a few—specifically, on how curriculum can support teachers in asking questions and using hands-on investigations, models, and digital simulations to help students make sense of phenomena and problems.
How Can Curriculum Support Student Sensemaking?
Science often starts with a question (NRC 2012). Therefore, one of the most popular ways teachers and curriculum developers encourage sensemaking is by posing questions that highlight gaps or inconsistencies in students' initial explanations (Ford 2012). But what kinds of questions can teachers ask to support students' sensemaking?
According to Campbell, Windschitl, and Schwartz (2016), questions that support student sensemaking press students to actively reason about the phenomenon or problem they are trying to figure out.
Examples of Questions That Support Sensemaking
Requests for clarification about specific aspects of proposed explanations "Can you say more about what you mean by _____?"
Pressing students to use evidence to support explanations "What makes you think _____?"
Highlighting inconsistencies found across multiple explanations "I heard Hallie say _____ caused the phenomenon, but I heard Aman say _____ caused the phenomenon. Both can't be true. How can we find out more about what happened?"
Hispanic/Latinx students are the fastest growing demographic group in the K–12 public school population.
An achievement gap in science persists between students across racial/ethnic identity lines (Hussar et al. 2020).
Students investigate what makes a plant healthy
Credit: Kimberly Fitzpatrick, Abram Lansing Elementary, Cohoes, New York
The elementary and secondary educator workforce in public schools is overwhelmingly white (79%). Black males make up 2% of the teaching workforce nationwide (US Department of Education 2016). As a result, many students of color do not see teachers who look like them or share cultural backgrounds with them.
Recent research from Phillips, McLean, and Hammer (2018) highlights that while questions play a key role in science, scientific inquiry often begins without a clear question. The rest of this paper will discuss some of the other ways teachers can support student sensemaking.
Sensemaking with Investigations
Just like carefully crafted questions, handson investigations provide rich sensemaking opportunities. During hands-on investigations, new information is generated through data students record and analyze. After analyzing the results of their investigations, students return to their initial ideas and revise them, incorporating the information or evidence that has emerged to better account for the cause of the phenomenon or problem driving the investigation.
For example, students may observe the phenomenon of an unhealthy plant. From prior experience, they may already have an idea that plants need water and light to grow. By collaboratively planning and carrying out a handson investigation, students arrive at more nuanced explanations to account for differences between a plant that has been living for some time without light and a healthy plant thriving with access to both light and water.
Using Texts and Media to Support Sensemaking
Curriculum can also support sensemaking by providing additional information through texts or media. Media may include videos or digital interactive simulations. For example, students trying to explain how a tree became wet on one side may draw on their experience to suggest that it was splashed by a car. An image presented through a card set or story accompanying the curriculum may show the same phenomenon in a different context to complicate students' thinking. For example, when trying to explain how a tree became wet on one side, the same phenomenon found along a wooded trail where cars could not have driven by may surface alternative student explanations.
Showing the same phenomenon in a different context may challenge students to develop alternative explanations.
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Using Models to Support Student Sensemaking About Problems and Solutions
Models and digital simulations can be useful both when making sense of scientific phenomena and when designing solutions to problems. In both science and engineering, when phenomena and problems are too large, too small, too complex, or too far away to be reproduced inside a laboratory or classroom setting, modeling and digital simulations are powerful tools through which students can observe phenomena and problems as directly as possible and activate new information for use in examining possible gaps or inconsistencies in their initial ideas.
One example of a problem that is too large to re-create in a classroom space is a school play area that becomes too hot to play on. By using lamplight to represent the sun and black foam to represent schoolyard asphalt, students can figure out that sunlight caused the schoolyard's asphalt to warm up. Next, pulling together this new information and integrating it with existing knowledge, students may then refine their proposed solutions and understanding of the scientific phenomena. Ultimately, students may build and test models of their own design.
Lamplight and black foam model how sunlight can cause asphalt to warm up (top). Students can design their own model to better understand the phenomenon (right).
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The Light Up the Cave simulation lets students investigate the question "How can we light our way in the dark?"
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Digital simulations are another type of model that allow students to engage as directly as possible with phenomena and problems that cannot be reproduced in a classroom setting. For example, total darkness is almost impossible to achieve in classroom settings. However, using the simulation Light Up the Cave, students can test how useful different objects are for finding things in the dark. Students record the results of their tests and use them to develop an increasingly complex solution to a problem.
Three-Dimensional Sensemaking
Sensemaking is a process that treats students' existing knowledge and ways of learning about the world as assets worth sharing with peers in the interest of constructing increasingly complex explanations of phenomena or solutions to problems (Campbell, Windschitl, and Schwartz 2016; Odden and Russ 2019). As students add to their existing wealth of knowledge through sensemaking, they identify patterns occurring in the cause-and-effect relationships in the natural world and begin to recognize relationships between parts of natural and human-designed systems. In drawing on their existing knowledge, making ideas publicly available to peers, and gathering new information through investigations, texts, or media, students deepen their conceptual knowledge while simultaneously developing scientific and engineering skills.
Campbell, Todd, Christina Schwarz, and Mark Windschitl. 2016. "What We Call Misconceptions May Be Necessary Stepping-Stones toward Making Sense of the World." The Science Teacher 83, no. 3 (March): 69–74.
Ford, Michael J. 2012. "A Dialogic Account of Sensemaking in Scientific Argumentation and Reasoning." Cognition and Instruction 30, no. 3 (July): 207–245 https://doi.org/10.1080/07370008.2012.689383
Odden, Tor Ole B., and Rosemary S. Russ. 2019. "Defining Sensemaking: Bringing Clarity to a Fragmented Theoretical Construct." Science Education 103, no. 1 (January): 187–205. https://doi.org/10.1002/ sce.21452
National Research Council. 2012. A Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Washington DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi. org/10.17226/13165
Phillips, Anna McLean, Jessica Watkins, and David Hammer. 2018. "Beyond 'Asking Questions': Problematizing as a Disciplinary Activity." Journal of Research in Science Teaching 55, no. 7 (September): 982–998. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21477
How the Smithsonian Science Education Center Supports Sensemaking
The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) is transforming K–12 education through science in collaboration with communities across the globe. One way to support this ambitious objective is by designing science curriculum for student sensemaking. Each Smithsonian Science for the Classroom® grades K–5 and Science and Technology Concepts™ Middle School (STCMS) for grades 6–8 module includes investigations into phenomena and problems and uses them to drive sensemaking beginning with the initial knowledge and ways of knowing students bring into classrooms. Modules nurture students' curiosity and guide teachers and students in asking carefully crafted questions, supporting students in planning and conducting investigations, and using models and digital simulations to continue their lifelong journeys to figure out how the world works.
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You'll touch down in the bustling Thai capital and head straight for the urban oasis of Mode Sathorn Hotel. Spend your time kicking back in the rooftop bar, in the chic and stylish spa, or cooling off in the luxe infinity pool with panoramic city views, while deciding which of the city's historic sights to see next - you're just minutes from the Skytrain after all. Whilst here, you'll take a half-day city tour, exploring the opulent Grand Palace. A past royal residence, it's filled with grand historical treasures, golden stupas, colourful mosaics and the Emerald Buddha - one of the most sacred artifacts in all of Thailand.
Next, you'll head into Cambodia, where you'll stay for three nights at the Saem Siemreap Hotel, a mere seven kilometres away from the iconic UNESCO site, Angkor Wat. This sprawling temple complex houses the remains of different, former capitals of the Khmer Empire, ranging from the ninth to the 15th century. You'll have the chance to explore one of the new seven wonders of the world during a full-day tour.
Then, it's time to slow it all down, for six serene nights on the gorgeous Thai coast. X10 Khaolak Resort is set in Bang La On, between the beaches of Nang Thong and Bang Niang, and offers golden sands, azure waters and swaying palms. There are five swimming pools to flit between here, as well as a pool bar and a beach bar, should you need to refuel with a refreshment. Enjoy fresh fish in the seafood restaurant and both Thai and international cuisine in the main restaurant but not before some time spent in the tranquil spa, of course.


Politics! whether your interested in it or not, politics does impact us all.
As young adult I had no interest in politics. It didn't matter who was in power, left or right, they were all the out to make our lives more difficult. At least that was the message that was the most influential to us recent additions to adulthood.
But as time passes and you develop life skills it becomes more apparent that politics does matter.
This is a topic that has grown on me. And something that I am quite passionate about now. A year and half ago I got involved in local politics, and became a councillor for my District Council. To this day I enjoy this role and the chance to make a difference to my community.
And last year I made a run for the local MP role. While I wasn't successful in that, the experience was worth it. I have a lot of respect for the guy that did get elected; he's really making a difference out there.
Then there's the ongoing and ever-polarising debate over which end of the spectrum to support and who to vote for.
This page is dedicated to my political ramblings. I welcome your debate and discussion over all things political.


Never tried an outfit, never felt the need. The VW motor is probably a good idea for lugging a chair around, not sure why it needs a Norton frame tho. The motor's not that light and the Norton frame was made for a smaller engine. It does seem a bit of a waste too putting a decent frame where it won't be exploited. I'm curious which Douglas geabox it has, surely a Dragonfly unit wouldn't be up to the job of swapping cogs for a lump like this? It has patina tho.
Featherbed frame = ultimate roadholding.
VW Beetle engine = ideal for lugging a chair around.
Douglas (Dragonfly?) gearbox....... errrrrrr........ might not be up to the torque involved, long term.
I wouldn't have thought a Featherbed would be the best frame for that. And given the motor, surely a Goldwing, Guzzi or BMW gearbox and shaftdrive set-up would do better.
Advert says it was constructed "in the 1970s."
How early in the 70s?
If it was early 1970s then there would not have been Gold Wings around, BMWs were incredibly expensive, Guzzi V-twins only just beginning to trickle into the UK.
Maybe he just did his best with what was available and within budget?
Certainly people were putting all kinds of engines into bikes in the mid sixties when I started riding.
Featherbed is quite a big frame with lots of space inside - I've even seen photos of a Rover V8 3,500cc in one!
Beetle engine should be a good choice for a sidecar outfit.
Maybe he did Velt but I still think the Beetle motor will be too torquey for a Douglas gearbox. It's a good engine for an outfit tho.
scotduke wrote: Maybe he did Velt but I still think the Beetle motor will be too torquey for a Douglas gearbox. It's a good engine for an outfit tho.
I couldn't agree more, Scotty.
See my previous reply last Friday!
Yeah I know, I was agreeing with you agreeing with me.
Dunno how much it'd take to re-engineer with a shaftie driveline from a BMW, Guzzi, Honda, Yamaha or whatever.


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Yuletide ukulele concert at Gwdihŵ
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A short history of the ukulele
The ukulele is a four stringed instrument resembling a miniature guitar.
Ukulele: even the word itself conjures images of Hawaiian shores with leaning palms and white sands. So it may come as quite a surprise to hear that that the ukulele was actually invented not by the Hawaiians but rather the Portuguese.
The invention of the instrument is attributed to three Portuguese cabinetmakers named Manuel Nunes, José do Espírito Santo and Augusto Dias, who introduced the instrument to Hawaii in the 1880s after arriving as immigrants on the island from Madeira and Cape Verde. Upon arrival to the island the local newspaper reported that the Portuguese immigrants were, "delighting people with nightly street concerts" and from there the popularity of the instrument grew rapidly.
This growth in popularity throughout the then independent country was substantially aided by the ardent support and promotion of the instrument by King Kalakaua, a patron of the arts who incorporated the instrument into performances at royal gatherings.
In the following decades the popularity of the ukulele spread across the globe, particularly throughout the US and UK, being famously played by comedy actor and singer-songwriter George Formby during the pinnacle of his career in the 1930s.
After seeing a slight decrease in popularity after the Second World War, interest in the instrument was revived when Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's cover versions of the songs, Over The Rainbow (video below) and What A Wonderful World gained worldwide fame in 2003, both of which featured in several films and popular television shows.
Today the ukulele is still increasing in popularity throughout the world with a surprisingly large fan base in Japan – so large in fact that the country is now regarded by many as the second home of the ukulele.
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Gwdihŵ bar has announced its popular Yuletide Ukulele Cabaret event will be returning for its third successive festive season, much to the delight of regular attendees.
Gwdihŵ bar on Guildford Crescent will hold the event on December 17
The Cardiff alternative music venue has confirmed the event is to return on Monday 17 December and will once again be exhibiting the somewhat odd, but strangely alluring combination of ukulele's and Christmas songs to provide guests with a truly unique festive concert this winter.
Neil Brodigan who describes himself as a, "ukulele enthusiast" attended the event last year and stated; "It was a brilliant night unlike any other. I hope this year's event can be even better!"
Gwdihŵ has also confirmed it will be serving mulled wine and mince pies to guests, the perfect accompaniment to festive ukulele ballads.
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Inside, find a leather-trimmed interior with available 2nd-row captain's chairs, and a third row that can be a configured for more cargo or seating.
With up to 1179 liters of interior cargo volume, the possibilities are endless.
The aerodynamic lines of the Pilot's upgraded exterior are highlighted by LED headlights and chrome detailing.
Adding stylish Honda Genuine Accessories* ensures your Honda Pilot is ready to go from mountain to sea.
The Honda Pilot can seat up to eight and still have room for an 77 liter cooler* behind the third-row seat.
The versatile Pilot was designed for the modern family with places to be.
The modern Pilot is equipped with the available CabinControl, a smartphone app that gives rear-seat passengers the freedom to control audio and climate features.
Elite comes standard with two plush 2nd-Row Captain's Chairs.
Connect your Honda Pilot with your compatible smartphone for directions, appointments and even the weather.
Advance capabilities are everywhere you look, including an available 8-inch Display Audio touch-screen.
Smooth lines and an aerodynamic body complement our Earth Dreams engine and lighter chassis, making for a fuel-efficient Pilot.
It's breeze to load up for an adventure with the available Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate (Elite).
The sky's the limit with two moonroof configurations – one lets you tilt and retract while the second, larger one gives panoramic views to the rear passengers (Elite).
Available plush, comfortable 2nd-Row Captain's Chairs mean your passengers can enjoy the first-class treatment (Elite).
The dash and instrument panel have been enhanced with elegant touches like soft leather and fine double-stitching.
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Keeping all your passengers comfortable is no problem with independently-adjustable Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control.
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Pilot makes communicating with rear-seat passengers easy, using the available CabinTalk in-car PA system (Elite).
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A small camera sees road markers, alerts you if you're about to leave the road, and can take action to help keep you from doing so (Elite).
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The consolidation phase in insurance that started with HDFC Ergo acquiring private player L&T General Insurance is expected to continue in the new year, apart from more FDI inflows and perhaps a few more companies hitting the stock market. Four public general insurance companies — New India Assurance Company, National Insurance Company, Oriental Insurance Co and United India Insurance Co — are gearing up for listing.
The announcement to this effect was made in the budget this year. A Cabinet note has been circulated and post approval, they will go for the listing. In the private space, the largest life insurer ICICI Prudential became the first such player to get listed on stock exchanges. It generated much investor interest in the first-ever public offer in the insurance space in 16 years after it was opened to private players.
The Rs 6,057-crore public issue was subscribed 10.48 times. The reserved portion of qualified institutional buyers was subscribed 11.83 times and the non-institutional investor category 28.55 times. The reserved quota of retail investors saw the figure at 1.42 times and that of shareholders 12.2.
With regard to consolidation in the insurance sector, the first successful deal that fructified is that of HDFC Ergo General Insurance, promoted by Housing Development Finance Corporation, acquiring L&T General Insurance for Rs 551 crore.
It was followed by announcement of the merger of HDFC Life with Max Life in a transaction valuing the merged entity at Rs 67,000 crore. Although the decision has led to the regulator flagging concerns about the complex structure, it is likely that the deal will be completed sooner than later.
A fresh structure is likely to be submitted soon to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India to address its worries. In short, it has been a dynamic year for the industry which saw some large players consolidating as well as listing on national bourses, given the new regulations.
"We expect the action to continue in the sector. The industry does offer immense scope for consolidation as some promoters may look at exiting non-core businesses and existing large insurers desire to achieve scale and bring in better synergies in expenses to pass on cost efficiencies to the customer and shareholder," said Tapan Singhel, MD and CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.
According to PNB MetLife India MD and CEO Tarun Chugh, there will be further consolidation in the insurance sector as this will fuel the next phase of growth. Apart from mergers and acquisitions (M&As), listing on the stock exchanges will be the "next logical step".
Foreign investment in the insurance space that continued in 2016 is expected to keep its momentum in the coming year as well, but the quantity would moderate.
In 2016, more than Rs 10,000 crore foreign direct investment landed in India as various insurers allowed their foreign partners to increase their stake to 49 per cent, from the 26 per cent earlier.
For example, Nippon Life Insurance of Japan invested Rs 2,265 crore to increase its stake in Reliance Life Insurance to 49 per cent from 26 per cent while Canada-based Sun Life Financial pumped in money to raise its holding in Birla Sun Life Insurance by buying shares worth Rs 1,664 crore.
Aviva, the UK-based insurance player, has acquired an additional 23 per cent in Aviva Life Insurance Company India from joint venture (JV) partner Dabur Invest Corporation for Rs 940 crore, upping the stake to 49 per cent in the firm.
The latest in the series is SBI Life selling 3.9 per cent to KKR & Co and Singapore Temasek Holdings for Rs 1,800 crore. The announcement came earlier this month.
As far as the reinsurance sector is concerned, regulator Irdai has given preliminary nod to five foreign players as part of the elaborate licensing process.
The five reinsurers that got approval — known as R2 –are believed to be Swiss Re, Munich Re, Hannover Re, French major SCOR and Reinsurance Group of America.
The insurance sector not just saw higher premium collection, but an improved penetration level during the year.
However, the demonetisation drive came as a bolt from the blue which somewhat affected the pace. The assessment is this is momentary and things will be back on track.
"The demonetisation drive has created disruption and while it is too early to say, it may be possible that this creates multiple opportunities for the insurance sector," said R M Vishakha, MD and CEO, IndiaFirst Life Insurance.
According to Apollo Munich Health Insurance MD, Antony Jacob, investments in financial instruments are expected to grow next year with demonetisation.
The prospect for the industry remains "very bright" in terms of premium with growth projections of 12–15 per cent in the next five years.
"At this juncture, we would request the government and the regulator to enable policies to help fuel long-term growth for the sector. We would request the GST Council to consider the administrative issue and allow centralised registration of taxes," Chug said.
Based on the final provision of GST, we may see a change in premium rates in the coming year, Vishakha said.
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Student helps save his family just three weeks after qualifying as a lifeguard with the Royal Life Saving Society UK
A student helped save the lives of his parents' and girlfriend just three weeks after completing the top lifesaving course run by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK).
Ashley Matthews, from Cambridge, had recently completed the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) from IQL UK, RLSS UK's trading subsidiary, when he was on holiday in Majorca with his mum Jane, dad Russ and girlfriend Helen Sambrook.
The terrifying ordeal happened when the family had hired a boat from the resort of Puerto Pollensa but within 25 minutes of setting sail, they realised they were in trouble.
Ashley's mum Jane said: "All of a sudden the weather completely changed.
"It became very windy and the canopy of the boat started catching the waves and water started coming in.
"We started scooping it out but then an enormous wave hit us and suddenly we were up to our knees. By this time I was starting to panic. We were almost tipping over."
The family tried to find the boat's life-jackets but it was almost impossible to reach them because of the wind. Ashley and his girlfriend managed to lift one of the cushions covering the compartment they were in.
"By this time my son's legs were hanging off the front of the boat because it was the only way he could open the door," Jane said.
"A wave knocked Ashley down but somehow he managed to stay calm and get to safety."
Jane claims the boat company had told them there were five life-jackets on board along with a flare and a radio.
But 20-year-old Ashley could only find three and no other safety equipment.
She added: "Ashley passed us the life-jackets and said 'don't worry I'll be alright' and went without."
At that point, the boat capsized and Jane realised her husband was trapped.
"Russ's life-jacket had got caught in the boat's canopy and he was stuck," she said.
"Luckily my son and his girlfriend managed to untangle him."
Thankfully the family, who were about 800 metres from the shore, noticed another boat in the distance.
"We just started swimming towards it, shouting and waving," Jane said.
The crew spotted them and they were eventually able to climb on board.
"My son got on last after making sure we were all on safely. He was absolutely amazing. It's only then that we'd realised his knee was badly cut and it was pouring with blood.
"He had to go to hospital. But all the way through our ordeal he stayed extremely calm and took charge.
"Even though he didn't have a life-jacket on, he kept swimming between us saying 'it's going to be OK'. We're so proud of what he did."
Jane believes the fact that Ashley, who is studying PE at Leeds Metropolitan University, had completed the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification just three weeks before playing a big role in them still being here today.
Ashley said: "I never dreamed that I'd need the skills I learned on the lifeguard course so quickly and that it would help my own family. It was quite a shock afterwards.
"Doing the course made a huge difference. I would recommend the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and first aid courses to anyone."
When the boat went over Ashley said he was already prepared in his mind for what might happen and what he needed to do.
"I knew I had to try and keep everyone calm and I felt comfortable going in the water because I've been a keen swimmer since I was young and the lifeguard training meant I was ready for it.
"You never know when you might need the skills you learn," Ashley said.
"As we found out, things can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute we were plodding along in the boat and the next we were in the water."
There are more than 90,000 RLSS UK Pool Lifeguards in the UK trained in the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
Acting head of IQL UK, Martin Symcox, congratulated Ashley on his actions.
"The NPLQ is a qualification that saves lives in swimming pools and around water. The skills learned are skills that stay with you for life.
"Ashley's quick thinking action helped keep his family safe in an extremely frightening situation and conditions. What he did, so soon after qualifying, was a fantastic achievement. He should be proud of himself."
Author: Hayley Edney


STAGECOACH TRANSPORTATION, INC. vs. SHUTTLE, INC.
Present: PERRETTA, GILLERMAN, & GELINAS, JJ.
CIVIL ACTION commenced in the Superior Court Department on May 13, 1994.
The case was tried before David M. Roseman, J., and motions for new trial and for other further relief were heard by him.
Andrew J. Frackman, of New York, for Shuttle, Inc. Douglas G. Moxham for Stagecoach Transportation, Inc., & others.
GELINAS, J. We consider in this case whether a claim for damages under G. L. c. 93A, brought in a Massachusetts court, is precluded by a choice of law provision (New York law as the choice) in an unsigned contract. We further consider whether jury misconduct in this case requires a new trial, whether the plaintiff was in breach of the contract, thereby excusing the defendant's breach, and, finally, whether the evidence of damages at trial was sufficient. to support the jury's award. We find no error and affirm the judgment and the orders of the Superior Court denying motions for a new trial and other further relief.
A jury in the Superior Court determined that Stagecoach Transportation, Inc. (Stagecoach), and Shuttle, Inc. (Shuttle), had agreed to all the material terms of an unsigned contract and awarded substantial damages to Stagecoach. The jury further determined that Stagecoach had failed to sign the contract in reliance on promises made by Shuttle's then vice-president, Terry V. Hallcom; that Hallcom's conduct in this regard was unfair and deceptive; and that Stagecoach had thereby suffered damage. A Superior Court judge, acting on Stagecoach's claim for punitive damages under G. L. c. 93A, s.s. 2 and 11, doubled the jury's contract damage award. The jury further found that Stagecoach had made false representations of material fact to Shuttle regarding tickets purchased or bills rendered to Shuttle, that Shuttle thereby suffered damage, and that Shuttle further suffered damage as a result of the unfair or deceptive conduct of Martin Hoffman, Stagecoach's president. On the issue of jury misconduct, the trial judge, after hearing, determined that a hypothetical jury would not have been influenced by the foreman's bringing to them a definition of "material breach" that he had obtained from his insurance broker during an evening telephone conversation. The trial judge further denied Shuttle's motions for a new trial and other further relief, finding that there was no change in senior management that amounted to a breach of contract on Stagecoach's part, and that there was sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding of damages.
predecessor of defendant Shuttle [Note 1]. Under a two-year agreement (1991 contract) originating on September 5, 1991, the parties offered door to door transportation (an air/ground package called the "TicPac") between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. Stagecoach provided ground transportation, portal to airport and airport to portal. Shuttle provided air transportation, airport to airport. Stagecoach purchased airline tickets from Shuttle for resale to passengers, at reduced prices as set forth in the 1991 contract; Shuttle had the right to purchase ground transportation vouchers from Stagecoach for resale to passengers, again at reduced prices as set forth in the 1991 contract. The TicPac could also be purchased from a passenger's travel agent. The incentives to customers for purchasing a TicPac were convenience and a reduced cost of transportation.
In the course of working together in negotiating and then implementing the 1991 contract, Shuttle's vice-president of operations, Hallcom, and Stagecoach's then president, Kevin O'Brien, developed a close business and personal relationship. The business side of the relationship waned in May, 1993, when O'Brien, indicted and convicted of Medicare fraud for his activities while an officer of an unrelated company, was sentenced to prison. In 1992, when first indicted on the Medicare fraud charge, O'Brien resigned as president of Stagecoach. He continued to work for Stagecoach as director of sales and marketing until he began serving his sentence in 1993. Upon O'Brien's resignation as president, Martin Hoffman, one of Stagecoach's principal investors, was named as president; Martin's father, Herbert S. Hoffman (Hoffman), was chairman of Stagecoach's board of directors and became chief executive officer.
In May of 1993, prior to the expiration of the 1991 contract, Shuttle invited a proposal from Stagecoach for continuing that contract with a revised pricing structure. Shuttle also invited a like proposal from Boston Coach, Inc., Stagecoach's competitor.
that Stagecoach relinquish the exclusive rights under the agreement. Stagecoach refused, and Shuttle then refused to provide tickets. On May 13, 1994, Stagecoach filed suit.
were offset by a jury finding that Stagecoach and Martin Hoffman had not reported to Shuttle the proceeds from the sale of certain tickets. The jury determined the amount of the offset to be $152,330.00, or $88,490.00 against Shuttle and $63,840.00 against Martin Hoffman. The judge awarded attorney's fees of $335,000.00 to Stagecoach. He also awarded attorney's fees and costs to Shuttle in the amount of $21,280.00 against Martin Hoffman.
Chapter 93A award. We consider first the judge's award of damages to Stagecoach under G. L. c. 93A, s. s. 2 and 11, and Shuttle's claims that (a) New York choice of law controls and that, under New York law, Stagecoach is entitled to neither punitive damages nor attorney's fees, and (b) even if Massachusetts law prevails, Stagecoach is not entitled to G. L. c. 93A damages because there was no injury to Stagecoach, Shuttle's conduct did not rise to a level of "rascality" and egregiousness, see Spence v. Boston Edison Co., 390 Mass. 604 , 616 (1983), necessary to support a finding of violation of G. L. c. 93A, and the award itself was erroneous, because based on lost profits as found by the jury [Note 6].
(a) Choice of law. The jury's response to question one stated that the parties had agreed to all the material terms of the contract. Assuming that the choice of law provision was a material term, we consider whether the clause precludes c. 93A recovery here.
The choice of law clause in the unsigned contract provided: "This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. Without limiting in any way the jurisdiction of the courts of any state, nation or province, or Shuttle's right to invoke the jurisdiction of such courts, Stagecoach hereby submits and consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States of America and the State of New York. . . . "
reasonable. See Morris v. Watsco, Inc., 385 Mass. 672 , 674-675 (1982) (court has acknowledged and given effect to the law reasonably chosen by the parties to govern their rights under contracts); Jacobson v. Mailboxes Etc. U.S.A., Inc., 419 Mass. 572 , 575 (1995) (forum selection clauses are to be enforced if it is fair and reasonable to do So) [Note 7].
Shuttle argues that, with regard to the c. 93A claim, Stagecoach should be bound by the choice of law clause designating New York law, which does not recognize, in a commercial transaction, punitive damages or the award of attorney's fees, no matter how malicious or intentional a defendant's wrongful conduct. See Hooper Assocs., Ltd. v. AGS Computers, Inc., 74 N.Y.2d 487, 491 (1989) (attorney's fees not available in absence of contractual or statutory provisions permitting such fees); Fischer v. Yaakov, 176 A.D.2d 655, 655 (N.Y. 1991) (punitive damages not available to corporations in action based on private wrong). Shuttle's argument is misplaced.
sign. Stagecoach's claim did not arise under the contract. See Krock v. Lipsay, 97 F3d 640, 645 (2d Cir. 1996) (language that a "[m]ortgage shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts" governs actions under the contract only and not those sounding in tort); Rosenberg v. Pillsbury Co., 718 E Supp. 1146, 1150 (S.D.N.Y 1989) (franchise agreement provided that any performance or breach to be "governed and construed pursuant to the laws of the State of New York," but provision did not apply to fraud claims, sounding in tort). Contrast Turtur, 26 F.3d at 309 (clause "to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract or breach thereof " held to include all actions arising from activity surrounding the transaction).
As in Jacobson v. Mailboxes Etc. U.S.A., Inc., 419 Mass. at 580 n.9, because the choice of law clause does not purport to declare that the rights of the parties were to be governed by New York law, the application of G. L. c. 93A to the parties' dealings is not barred. The trial court's determination that Shuttle's conduct did not relate to an interpretation of the agreement, and thus was governed by G. L. c. 93A, was correct.
(b) Additional claims with respect to G. L. c. 93A. With respect to Shuttle's additional claims that there was no injury, that the conduct did not rise to the "level of rascality" and egregiousness as between business entities, and that the measure of damages was erroneous, we conclude that the trial judge's rulings in this respect are fully supported by the record. See Linkage Corp. v. Trustees of Boston Univ., 425 Mass. 1 , 26-27, cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1015 (1997).
contract [Note 9]." The foreman in turn reported his findings to the jury at the start of deliberations on the next day [Note 10].
fered from the actual law governing the case." Annot., Prejudicial Effect of Jury's Procurement or Use of Book During Deliberations in Civil Cases, 31 A.L.R.4th 623, 627 (1984). While the definition of material breach was no doubt important to the case, the trial judge found, and the record supports, that a hypothetical jury would give little, if any, weight to the information in circumstances where, as here, there was evidence that the jury had already decided the issue before being given the information. Further, the material did not differ in great respect from the actual law (the judge ruled that, in fact, "substantial" is an appropriate synonym for "material").
Other jurisdictions have come to a similar conclusion where jurors obtain clarifying definitions. See United States v. Cheyenne, 855 F.2d 566 (8th Cir. 1988) (definition of "callous" and "wanton"); Franks v. State, 306 Ark. 75 (1991) (jury obtained definition of "premeditation"); McGee v. McGee, 237 SW.2d 778, 783-784 (Tex. App. 1950) (definition of "stock").
Some jurisdictions make a formal distinction whether the extraneous information is factual or definitional. See People v. Sotelo, 102 Cal. App. 688 (1929) (during deliberations certain jurors consulted law books to discern meaning of the term "malice aforethought," and then asked for and received further instruction on the subject; consulting law books in these circumstances held not to constitute error); State v. Tinius, 527 NW.2d 414 (Iowa Ct. App. 1994) (jury use of a dictionary during deliberations constitutes jury misconduct because it introduces outside information, but definition of "reasonable" in the dictionary did not conflict with any aspect of the court's instructions; use of dictionary during deliberations viewed as generally harmless); State v. Sheppard, 84 Ohio St. 3d 230 (1998), cert. denied, 527 U.S. 1026 (1999), and cert. denied, U.S. (2000) (deliberating juror contacted a psychologist for a definition of "paranoid schizophrenia" before deliberation on the penalty phase of a capital murder case; the request for information constituted juror misconduct, but the appellant did not establish that any prejudice resulted from this misconduct, because the conversation reinforced the expert defense testimony) [Note 11].
defendant in any way. We do not reverse a trial judge's determination in the matter where there is "no reasonable likelihood of prejudice." Fitzpatrick v. Allen, 410 Mass. at 795. We discern no such likelihood here.
Right to terminate. We find no merit in Shuttle's argument on appeal that the contract should not be enforced because section 17 gave Shuttle the right to terminate if a change occurred in Stagecoach's senior management (president and/or vice-president of sales and marketing), and such a management change did in fact occur (O'Brien was demoted from president to director of marketing). Shuttle submitted the draft contracts of July and August to Stagecoach after it was known to Shuttle that not only had O'Brien been demoted but that he had left the company and was committed to federal prison. All this took place with Shuttle's full knowledge, well before the contemplated effective date of the contract, September 1, 1993. There is no evidence that Shuttle sought to amend or terminate the negotiations or vitiate the proposed agreement based on this change in management. To the contrary, all of the evidence suggests that Shuttle refused to sign the contract in an effort to force Stagecoach to provide in some way for the departed O'Brien and members of his family. Shuttle then began doing business with another transportation company when these efforts did not produce results to Shuttle's liking.
Evidence of damages. We also find no merit to the argument that the jury had insufficient evidence to support its award of damages. Brian Beck, who was Stagecoach's accountant, provided ample evidence of the company's historical revenues and costs and of the projected profit that Stagecoach might anticipate over the term of the agreement, including the average cost and selling price of the TicPacs. We uphold the jury's damage award where, as here, it has a "solid basis in the evidence." Rizika v. Donovan, 45 Mass. App. Ct. 159 , 166 (1999). See Linkage Corp. v. Trustees of Boston Univ., 425 Mass. at 28 n.38.
component and for less than the amount Shuttle charged a walk-up customer for airfare, and Shuttle suffered financial damage as a result of these sales. There was no error.
Attorney's fees. Stagecoach has requested reasonable attorney's fees pursuant to c. 93A, s. 11, in connection with this appeal. Stagecoach is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees incurred in opposing Shuttle's appeal but not to fees arising from Martin Hoffman's unsuccessful cross appeal. See Golber v. BayBank Valley Trust Co., 46 Mass. App. Ct. 256 , 261 (1999). Stagecoach shall provide to our clerk's office "the necessary back-up materials and details as to hours spent [excluding time spent on Martin Hoffman's cross appeal], the precise nature of the work, and fees requested," Williams v. B & K Med. Sys., Inc., 49 Mass. App. Ct. 563 , 578 (2000), quoting from Yorke Mgmt. v. Castro, 406 Mass. 17 , 20 (1989), within fifteen days of the decision. Shuttle shall have fifteen days to respond.
Orders denying motions for new trial and for further relief affirmed.
[Note 1] Prior to the expiration of the 1991 contract, Trump ceased to do business. Shuttle succeeded to Trump's fights and obligations under the 1991 contract and continued the program with Stagecoach. Shuttle is commonly known as the US Air Shuttle.
[Note 2] Stagecoach sent Shuttle a letter accepting all terms and conditions contained in the new pricing approach. Shuttle sent Stagecoach a letter stating that it had elected to stay with Stagecoach for another two years, and that it would be "business as usual" for the week or so that it would take to prepare a written agreement. Shuttle's then president, Gordon Linkon, sent an agreement to Stagecoach with a note that stated, "Here is my draft. If ok, let's sign. If not, let's talk." The new agreement in all respects was satisfactory to Stagecoach; Hoffman requested that the contract be signed.
[Note 3] Clause seven of the 1993 agreement provided: "EXCLUSIVITY During the term of this Agreement, Stagecoach shall not purchase for resell [sic] or offer tickets for air transportation between BOS [Boston - Logan Airport] and LGA [New York - LaGuardia Airport] or between DCA [Washington D.C. - National Airport] and LGA from any air carrier other than Shuttle, without Shuttle's express, written approval in advance. Likewise, during the term of this Agreement, Shuttle shall not sell or provide its tickets for air transportation between BOS and LGA or DCA and LGA to an executive sedan transportation company other than Stagecoach for resale as part of a combination package nor shall Shuttle offer the travel vouchers of any executive sedan transportation company other than Stagecoach as a part of a combination package between BOS and LGA or DCA and LGA without Stagecoach's express, written approval in advance." The 1991 contract contained language to the same effect.
[Note 4] The judge had the choice of letting the jury find the facts of the c. 93A claim, reserving to himself all aspects of the c. 93A claim, or asking the jury for a nonbinding advisory opinion as to whether Shuttle had acted unfairly or deceptively in preventing the contract from being signed. See Acushnet Fed. Credit Union v. Roderick, 26 Mass. App. Ct. 604 , 606 (1988), and cases cited.
"(1) Did Stagecoach and Shuttle agree on all the material terms of Exhibit 17 [the 1993 agreement]?" Answer: "Yes."
"(2) . . . If you answered 'yes' to Question 1, what, if any, damage did Stagecoach suffer as a result of Exhibit 17 not being implemented?" Answer: "Amount: $2,750,000.00."
"(3) Did Stagecoach fail to sign Exhibit 17 in reliance on promises made by Mr. Hallcom?" Answer: "Yes."
"(4) . . . If you answered 'yes' to Question 3, what, if any, damage did Stagecoach suffer as a result of its reliance on those promises of Mr. Hallcom?" Answer: "Amount: $2,750,000.00."
"(5) If you answered 'Yes' to Question 3, was Mr. Hallcom's conduct unfair or deceptive to Stagecoach?" Answer: "Yes."
"(6) . . . If you answered 'yes' to Question 5, what amount of damage, if any, did Stagecoach suffer as a result of such conduct." Answer: "Amount: $2,750,000.00"
"(7) If you answered 'yes' to Question 5, do you find Shuttle's conduct to have been wilful or knowing?" Answer: "Yes."
[Note 6] Phrases such as "level of rascality" are deemed uninstructive in deciding questions of unfairness under G. L. c. 93A; courts should rather focus on the nature of the challenged conduct and on the purpose and effect of that conduct. Massachusetts Employers Ins. Exch. v. Propac-Mass, Inc., 420 Mass. 39 , 42 (1995).
[Note 7] In Jacobson v. Mailboxes Etc. U.S.A., Inc., supra, the contract provided both that the agreement was to be construed under and governed by the laws of California and that all actions to enforce the agreement were to be brought in California. See Cambridge Biotech Corp. v. Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostics, 433 Mass. 122 , 130-131 (2000) (upholding forum selection clause). In our case, the agreement does not limit enforcement actions to the New York courts.
[Note 8] The discovery was made when, after the verdict was entered, the court clerk received a letter from a juror concerning what the juror perceived to be misconduct.
[Note 9] The agent testified that in his evening conversation with the foreman, "[I] gave [the foreman] my opinion after I read the book .... it meant that one party didn't follow through on a contract with another, that there was a knowing - that the party that was breaking the contract knowingly broke it and didn't follow through on the terms and conditions of the contract or the spirit of the contract." The foreman responded: "[T]here's so much that you said, and . . . if you had to give me one word on what material breach of contract meant, what would it be?" The agent's response: "I said it was a significant breach of contract."
[Note 10] One juror was disturbed by the foreman's actions and suggested that the matter be reported to the judge. At least ten of the jurors rejected this suggestion; the judge found that those jurors "felt that [the foreman] had asked for a ,synonym' and that they did not perceive his action to be wrong," and that the issue was already decided.
[Note 11] The court held as well that trial courts are given broad discretion in dealing with outside contacts. Sheppard, supra at 233-234.


The International Marina Institute, a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries, posted an overall schedule-at-a-glance for the 10th Drystack Conference to its website.
The 2013 conference is scheduled for Oct. 27-28 at the B Ocean hotel in Fort Lauderdale. The event features nearly a dozen seminars and table-top exhibits from industry suppliers and a number of networking opportunities. It will begin at 1 p.m. on Oct. 27 and conclude at 5 p.m. on Oct. 28.
The seminars will focus primarily on the business of drystack storage, current trends, new technologies and recent and upcoming projects. For certified marina managers, the conference will offer 10 contact hours toward recertification.
The 11th annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show will be held Aug. 9-11 on the waterfront in Rockland.
The show is a "live" version of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine and features the work of hundreds of talented artisans and entrepreneurs.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 10 and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 11.
The only in-the-water event of its kind in the state, the show has some of the finest examples of Maine-built boats, ranging from rowing craft to sailboats and poweryachts, as well as marine supplies, fine furnishings and home wares, art and jewelry and sustainable energy products. For the home, there will be displays of investment-quality handcrafted furniture, ranging from period-inspired cabinetry to contemporary pieces.
The "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" Keys University will be held on the weekend of Nov. 15-17 at BPOE Elks in Tavernier, Fla.
For this event, held in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, women will travel from several states for educational and hands-on fishing activities, habitat conservation and to meet other female anglers.
The event provides an opportunity for women to use newly acquired techniques to fish inshore or offshore on their choice of a group boat, flats boat or sportfishing boat. Bonus Fishing Days are also offered for participants on Nov. 15 and 18. Teens 16 and older are welcome, when accompanied by an adult woman.
Registration is $118 for the first 10 to register and $145 thereafter. It includes instruction, the use of equipment, hands-on training, a networking reception and fundraisers, lunch and goody bags. Fishing adventure fees for Nov. 17 and the Bonus Fishing Days are additional.


Unless the Lord builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the Lord watches over a city, the watchman stays alert in vain (Ps. 127:1, HCSB).
Most of us have worked hard to get where we are today. If you're like my wife and me, you periodically reflect back over your years of laboring. In our case, we can hardly believe it's been 43 years. I was in my second year of seminary in Scotland.
We had just enough savings between us to squeak through the year. By the time we got back to the States, I had decided not to pursue ministry as a profession but was unclear about what I would do as an alternative. We borrowed money from my mother for the first month's rent and security deposit on an apartment. No furniture, no job, no prospects, and practically no money — our future was uncertain, but that didn't seem to matter.
We sat on the floor of the apartment the day we took possession, looked around, and couldn't have been happier. We were fueled by love, hope, and faith. We knew we'd be fine.
I wonder, if we were faced with the same circumstances today, would we be as confident and hopeful? What might we be thinking, feeling, and saying to each other? Maybe I'd be ashamed that I'd put us in such a position. Perhaps I'd be fearful about how to navigate out of that rut at the age of 67. We wouldn't want to impose on our children for help. Would the tenderness and partnership between us still be there — enough to see us through? Or would we turn on each other, cast blame, and make matters worse? I'd like to think that enough love, hope, and faith are still there so that we'd be able to face those circumstances together and find our way through it with the Lord.
Thankfully, that's not our situation. However, this forces some questions: Who has been building the "house" of our lives over the years? Were we? Was the Lord? Did we build it and invite Him in, or did He build it and invite us in? These are tough questions. It's easy to rationalize that we were trusting Him for direction and outcomes — diligently doing our part to bang the nails with the hammer He gave us. The honest answer for me (my wife was and is better at this) is that there were times, even long stretches, where I "hammered" first and consulted later. There were other times, usually when I hit rough patches, that I asked my Builder-Foreman for assistance. He was always quick to respond, performing for or with me what I couldn't accomplish on my own.
I suspect that, if you were to take a spiritual photo of the "house" of your life, it would be apparent who was building what at various points in the construction process. The better, more finished looking parts were the Lord's craftsmanship.
The obvious do-it-yourself parts were your handiwork. Is it perfect? No. Could it have been better? Of course. If we all could retrace our steps and do it over again, knowing what we now know about His faithfulness and effectiveness, would we give Him more control over the building? You bet we would … hindsight. But here's the thing — the house of our lives is still being built. What about the sagging ceiling in our marriages? The leaking basement in some of our family relationships? The cracked wall in certain friendships? The weakening support beams of health and finances? The broken seals in the windows of our earlier hopes and dreams? None of those are beyond repair or remodeling.
Labor Day commemorates the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. We take a day off from our labors to give tribute to those who have labored before us. I'd like to propose a new holiday. We can celebrate it on the same first Monday in September. We'll call it "Don't Labor in Vain Day." This is when we bring in the Inspector, take that spiritual photo, get the report, and call in the Contractor of Contractors to come in and take care of business. There's no telling what He'll be able to do that day. He works wonders.
You may be in a season of life where what you're facing has required you to recalibrate your game plan, make adjustments, change your expectations, and realign your priorities. Whatever your circumstances, He who numbers every hair of your head is able to do exceedingly more with the rest of your life than what you've been able to do under your own labor up to this point. That's not an idle pipe dream. It's a promise – His promise. Let's remember that on this Don't Labor in Vain Day.
This article is courtesy of Mature Living.
Steve Silver is a retired business executive, the author of New Man Journey (newmanjourney.com) and the founder of Men's Golf Fellowship.


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Man dead after canoe flips on Annis Lake in Queens County
Ian Fairclough · Multimedia Journalist | Posted: June 6, 2021, 12:11 p.m. | Updated: June 6, 2021, 12:12 p.m. | 1 Min Read
RCMP say one man is dead after a canoe flipped on Annis Lake in Queens County Saturday afternoon.
One man is dead after a canoe capsized on Annis Lake in Queens County Saturday afternoon.
RCMP say they were called to the lake, 20 km west of Bridgewater near the community of LaBelle, just before 3 p.m.
Const. Mitch Thompson said two men were in the canoe when it flipped. The other person was able to swim to shore but the victim, from Bridgewater, went under the water and did not resurface. Attempts by other people nearby to rescue him were unsuccessful.
The RCMP's underwater recovery was able to locate the man later Saturday.
Thompson said whether either man was wearing a lifejacket or if any were in the canoe is part of the investigation, which is continuing and includes the office of the medical examiner.
The man who made it to shore did not require medical care.


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What happens after you break? The world breaks everyone, Hemingway famously wrote in A Farewell to Arms. It shouldn't surprise anyone. After all, war is undeniably hellish, and many veterans throughout American history have struggled to move past their traumatic experiences once they return to civilian life.
In 1989, for example, two researchers published the results of a study in which they assessed war's influence on the emotional health of World War II and Korean War veterans. Among the negative outcomes of their wartime service, the veterans cited the experience of a "disrupted life," the pain of "separation from loved ones," and a "delayed career" (between 40 and 50 percent of the 149 veterans surveyed).
At the same time, however, the trauma and suffering that oftentimes breaks our military veterans can lead to undeniably positive forms of growth. Between 60 and 70 percent of the World War II and Korean War veterans who were surveyed in 1989 selected "learned to cope with adversity," "self-discipline," "greater independence," and a "broader perspective" as the most positive benefits of their war-time service.
Such a nuanced understanding of trauma and its aftereffects can be hard to find in today's media coverage of veterans. Depending on where you get your news, this latest generation of veterans has been neatly divided into one of two primary groups, each with its own narrative. The first—the "hero narrative"—portrays veterans as stoic and resolute Medal of Honor recipients with extraordinary courage, lone survivors of overwhelming odds largely unaffected by their trauma, or disabled warriors undaunted by their newfound limitations.
The other dominant narrative surrounding veterans is that of the "victim": debilitated sufferers of post-traumatic stress, wounded warriors falling through the cracks at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and pitiful cases needing handouts. Drinking and divorce. Depression and destitution. Their fathers—those who fought in Vietnam—were oftentimes portrayed in even less flattering light.
To be fair, both narratives—like all generalizations—have some basis in reality. The problem with such polarizing and totalizing narratives, however, is that they emphasize two equally useless messages that have been used to represent all veterans: (1) that veterans belong on a pedestal or (2) that they are troubled and in need of pity.
Many of the veterans I know—including those who contributed their stories to this collection—advocate for a third narrative: Even though war and other traumatic experiences change all who engage in them, veterans can still, by virtue of their experiences and struggles, be great and productive members of society back at home.
Unfortunately, we as a society do not always recognize the ways in which surviving trauma can actually be beneficial. What we fail to recognize, more specifically, is the prevalence of "post-traumatic growth" among our combat veterans.
What exactly is post-traumatic growth?
The idea that a survivor of trauma could actually grow from their experience stems from the work of Professor Richard Tedeschi, a psychologist at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. In the early 1990s, Tedeschi began interviewing people who had suffered from severe physical injuries, including a number of people who had been paralyzed in car accidents. He also began interviewing senior citizens who had lost their long-time spouses. What Tedeschi found, time and time again, was that even though the people he interviewed regretted the loss of their mobility or their spouse, above all else the experience had altered them for the better and had given them a fresh perspective on life. Current studies have shown that 30 to 90 percent of people report some positive changes following trauma.
faith in people and compassion for others.
Others may find that they have a greater determination to achieve goals, a greater appreciation for close relationships, and a greater sense of loyalty and commitment, as well as tolerance of others.
This process, whereby trauma leads to positive growth, doesn't mean, however, that a trauma survivor will necessarily "get back to normal." Some of those veterans featured in this collection will tell you explicitly that they are not the people they once were. They still have tough days, and there are times when all seems lost.
What I find so powerfully moving about these stories, though, is the ways in which these veterans have used their trauma as a springboard that propels them to a level of functioning higher than that they held before their trauma.
Take Jonathan Silk as an example. After being hit in the chest with a rocket-propelled grenade that fortunately didn't detonate, he needed to have major heart surgery that probably should have ended his military career. After a short period of emotional turmoil, however, he made a conscious effort not to let his new reality keep him down. He stayed in the military, deploying twice more, and is now an instructor at West Point. "Having the courage to be imperfect," he writes, "enabled me to resume being an endurance athlete and a soldier. I was able to reframe my injury and the 'new normal' as an opportunity to grow and develop.
In the end, healing from a traumatic experience can be a painfully slow process, but as the veterans who were brave enough to tell their stories in this collection can attest, there is comfort in the fact that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Keep going. Be patient. Don't stop.


Hobbits & Hairdye: DIY Grey Hair // feat. Colour Freedom, Crazy Color & Schwarzkopf Live.
DIY Grey Hair // feat. Colour Freedom, Crazy Color & Schwarzkopf Live.
Here we have it guys, a brand new year featuring a brand new hairstyle, is anyone really surprised? I knew I wanted 2018 to start with bold new hair. The cut was something I'd been wanting to do for a long time but hadn't quite felt brave enough to commit to. I have a whole post coming soon talking about the reasoning for the hair cut so keep an eye out for that, today, however it's about the colour. Grey is one of the colours that has been massively on trend recently, which is one of the things that both captivated me and deterred me. It's been awesome to see so many people's interpretations and different variations of grey and silver hair, but at the same time I didn't necessarily just want to follow the crowd. And due to unplanned events I feel like I have ended up with quite a unique colour which I'm unbelievably happy with.
I started the hair dyeing process by using Crazy Color's Slate & Graphite and mixing it with Schwarzkopf Live's Steel Silver. I wanted to mix dyes together to make the overall colour a bit more of a unique and darker toned grey rather than a silver grey. I've used Schwarzkopf's colour range before and have always been so happy with how the colour turns out, the colours are always so vibrant and the dyes don't leave your hair feeling too dry. It was my first time using Crazy Color but after hearing so many positive things I opted to give them a try as they were pretty cost friendly and had a huge range of colours. I picked 'Slate' and 'Graphite' because they were not only quite dark toned greys but they also had a slight tone of purple in them which I thought would give the colour good depth.
Once I mixed the dyes together to create a colour I was happy with I put the dye on my hair and left it on for half an hour to allow the colour to fully saturate my hair. Upon washing and drying my hair I discovered that all hadn't gone 100% to plan; the overall colour of my hair had gone quite a nice silvery grey apart from the front of my hair which I'm guessing is the most damaged which had in fact gone a pretty bright blue. It didn't look terrible but it wasn't the most ideal situation.
In order to rectify the situation I picked up a packet of the Colour Freedom Metallics range in Silver Grey. Colour Freedom is one of my favourite artificial colour brands as the dye's go such a long way and the colours always turn out so beautiful. This one definitely saved the day.
I'm now left with this really cool kind of blue toned dark grey which I'm so happy with, it's such a different colour to anything I've had before and I'm also really excited to see how it will change as the colour fades. My biggest tip when dyeing your hair grey is to try to ensure you start the process with as much of a blank canvas as possible, really light blonde - almost white hair to ensure the brassiness or other colour doesn't counteract the grey tones - as you can see the top of my hair still has a bit of warmth left in it which is showing through. I would also ensure you leave it on for exactly the amount of time that it suggests as I left my first batch on a tad longer than recommended and I have a feeling that's why it turned out so blue.
I would thoroughly recommend trying all three of these brands out if you haven't already and are looking to try a new colour. I've used the Schwarzkopf live and Colour Freedom dyes before so I'd be interested to see how different colours of the Crazy Colour dyes would turn out.
What's your favourite hair dye brand?
Would you be brave enough to try grey hair?
What colour should I go next?


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Fritz Scheidegger (Max Friedrich Scheidegger, 30 December 1930 in Langenthal - 26 March 1967 Mallory Park, England) was a Swiss sidecar racer who won two Sidecar World Championships.

Scheidegger began racing in the 500 cc solo class, becoming Swiss champion before turning to sidecar competition teaming with Horst Burkhardt to race in grasstrack sidecars. They began their world championship career soon after in 1957 at Monza at the final Grand Prix of the season, finishing an impressive fourth.

1958 brought no world championship success on an underpowered BMW, but 1959 began with a win in the first Grand Prix in France at Clermont-Ferrand followed by third at the Isle of Man TT on the Clypse Course followed by fifth in Germany and a third in Belgium saw the team finish the championship in third overall.

For the 1960 season they had no wins, but a series of second and third places meant the team ended up in second position overall. The 1961 season produced two wins at France and Belgium and three runner up positions, but they again finished second in the championship.

In the 1962 season Scheidegger first teamed with British passenger John Robinson, after Burkhardt initially left to race solos, then teamed with Florian Camathias. By the end of season they were in third position after a win, a second and a third. 1963 was again with Robinson, and again a third place in the championship, following a win, two seconds and a third. The 1964 season began with a win in France and ended with a win in Germany along with a second and a third to clinch them second place in the world title.

1965 was a dominant performance from Scheidegger and Robinson with four wins and three second places netting them the world championship at the last round at Monza. If 1965 was a great performance, 1966 was even more so with the team winning every race, but with much controversy. They were excluded for a fuel irregularity at the Isle of Man TT, awarding the championship to Max Deubel and Emil Hörner, but reinstated three months later on appeal.

Scheidegger was killed while leading a race at Mallory Park in 1967. Scheidegger's BMW outfit crashed at high speed at Shaw's Corner after a defective bracket holding both the rear brake torque arm and the gear change cross shaft failed. At the following inquest, it was also disclosed that the bracket had not been properly brazed and that it's brazing had been cracked for some considerable time. John Robinson suffered a broken leg and retired from the sport.

References

1930 births
1967 deaths
Swiss motorcycle racers
Sidecar racers
Isle of Man TT riders
People from Langenthal
Sportspeople from the canton of Bern

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Home » Business » Asia shares lurch lower, China data darkens mood
Asia shares lurch lower, China data darkens mood
Jan 30, 2014 545 Viewed Alka Anand Singh Comments Off on Asia shares lurch lower, China data darkens mood
Asian shares fell on Thursday after strains in emerging markets returned with a vengeance and the Federal Reserve stepped back on its stimulus, sending investors scurrying to the safety of bonds and yen.
Adding insult to injury, a private measure of Chinese manufacturing slipped to a six-month low for January and gave speculators a fresh excuse to target riskier assets.
While analysts emphasised that China's January data is often heavily distorted by the timing of the Lunar Year holidays, and the final factory reading was little changed from a flash estimate released last week, the drop in the HSBC PMI had an exaggerated impact in already skittish markets.
Hardest hit was Japan's Nikkei which sank 2.7 percent to the lowest since mid-November. Shanghai slipped 0.5 percent while MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 0.6 percent.
The BSE Sensex hit lows not seen in two months, prompting the country's finance minister to pledge whatever steps were needed to maintain stability.
Markets have now shed all the gains made on Wednesday when the region had hoped that aggressive rate hikes by Turkey would shore up its currency and ease the risk of capital flight from emerging markets in general.
Investors in Europe and the United States were less impressed, however, perhaps worried about the damage higher rates might do to economic growth in these countries.
The Dow ended Wednesday with losses of 1.19 percent, while the S&P 500 shed 1.02 percent.
Indeed, when South Africa's central bank surprised by lifting its rates half a percentage point investors reacted by dumping the rand. Likewise, Turkey's lira saw most of its initial gains stripped away.
That in turn revived demand for safe havens such as the yen, Swiss franc and sovereign bonds. The U.S. dollar was stuck at 102.45, having shed a full yen overnight.
The euro also lost ground on the yen and Swiss franc, but was sidelined on the dollar at $1.3650.
Bonds benefited from the general mood of risk aversion with U.S. 10-year Treasury yields at 2.69 percent, having hit the lowest since mid-November on Wednesday at 2.66 percent.
FED STICKS TO TAPERING
The focus on safety was only sharpened by the Fed's well-flagged decision to trim its monthly bond buying program by a further $10 billion a month.
There had been some talk the wild swings in emerging markets might give the Fed pause for thought. Instead, Barclays economist Michael Gapen noted the Fed made no mention at all of financial markets in its statement.
"In our view, the type of volatility seen in recent weeks is insufficient to cause the committee to alter its policy stance, particularly so soon after tapering began," he added.
"We expect the committee to continue reducing the pace of asset purchases by $10 Billion at each upcoming FOMC meeting through September and then take a final $15 billion reduction in October to conclude QE3."
Many seem to agree, with a Reuters poll of 17 primary dealers in the Treasury market finding all expected QE to be wound down this year.
The prospect of a steady withdrawal of stimulus coupled with improving economies in the developed world has attracted funds away from many emerging markets, particularly those with current account deficits and/or political troubles.
With Brazil, Turkey, South Africa and India all holding elections this year, policymakers are likely to be wary of hiking rates too much to avoid damaging economic growth.
The vulnerabilities in the emerging world were noted by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand when it decided to hold off on raising interest rates on Thursday.
The central bank kept rates at a record low of 2.5 percent but said it was likely to start tightening soon, given the strength of the domestic economy and growing inflationary pressures.
In commodity markets, gold found itself back in favour as a store of wealth and held at $1,262.44, having bounced from a low of $1,249.04 on Wednesday.
Oil prices were modestly higher with U.S. crude 18 cents firmer at $97.54 a barrel, while Brent gained another 5 cents to $107.90.
Government will take necessary steps to ensure financial stability : P Chidamabaram
South Korean electronics major Samsung named India's most trusted brand


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7/1/2013 Awaken the Ancient can enchant any land with the subtype Mountain, not just one named Mountain.
7/1/2013 The enchanted Mountain retains any other types or subtypes it may have. You can still tap it to add to your mana pool. It can be affected by anything that affects either a land or a creature.
7/1/2013 This doesn't count as a creature entering the battlefield. The Mountain was already on the battlefield; it only changed types.
7/1/2013 If the enchanted Mountain stops being a Mountain for any reason, Awaken the Ancient will be put into its owner's graveyard as a state-based action.
7/1/2013 Copies of the enchanted Mountain won't be 7/7 red Giant creatures with haste. For example, if Awaken the Ancient is enchanting a basic Mountain, a copy of that creature would just be a basic Mountain.


We came to visit our daughter in Huntsville, AL, on Friday afternoon. It is a 7 1/2 hour drive (with several stops). Friday was Kim's birthday so we went to dinner at TGIFridays. Today we went shopping over at a new mall on the other side of Redstone Arsenal. Whenever we get on the interstate to go anywhere, we always pass the US Space and Rocket Center. You can see this huge rocket with the American flag flying beside it from the interstate.
I call this shopping in the mountains. Indiana is so flat that anything that even remotely sticks up in the air looks like a mountain to me.
Do the mountains look more impressive from a distance???????
Before we went to this mall, we stopped and did a little shopping at Yarn Expressions. Kim bought me this gorgeous Koigu yarn for Mother's Day. There is enough for two pair of socks.
Then I bought a few skeins for another project that I have been working on. More on that later. The skein on the right is Malibrigo sock yarn so that will be used for a pair of socks. Storms are rolling in over Lady Ann Lake here by the apartment.
We head home tomorrow around noon. Happy Mother's Day to everyone.


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Q: Canceling UILocalNotification I'm currently trying to cancel specific UILocalNotifications associated with objects in my data model. To do this, each data object has a unique identifier, which is an NSUUID.
Create UILocalNotification:
/* Set UILocalNotification */
        UILocalNotification *localNotification = [[UILocalNotification alloc] init];
        localNotification.fireDate = date;
        localNotification.alertBody = self.mytextfield.text;
        localNotification.soundName = UILocalNotificationDefaultSoundName;
        localNotification.applicationIconBadgeNumber = 1;
        NSLog(@"making a notification: %@",[r.uniqueId UUIDString]);
        [localNotification.userInfo setValue:[r.uniqueId UUIDString] forKey:@"uid"];
        [[UIApplication sharedApplication] scheduleLocalNotification:localNotification];

Yet when I go to delete the notification and print out each notifications contents, the alertbody of the notifications are printed correctly but the unique identifier is somehow lost. What's wrong with this implementation?
Cancel UILocalNotification:
Obj *r = (Obj *)[self.objects[indexPath.section] objectAtIndex:indexPath.row];

    /* Cancel UILocalNotification */
    NSArray *scheduleReminders = [[UIApplication sharedApplication] scheduledLocalNotifications];
    NSLog(@"scheduled.count: %i",(int)scheduleReminders.count); // Correctly prints 3
    for (int i = 0; i < scheduleReminders.count; i++)
    {
        UILocalNotification *notification = scheduleReminders[i];

        NSDictionary *userInfoCurrent = notification.userInfo;
                NSLog(@"searching through reminders: %i %@ %@ %@",(int)i,[userInfoCurrent objectForKey:@"uid"], notification.alertBody); // Alert body prints correctly

        if ([[userInfoCurrent valueForKey:@"uid"] isEqualToString:[r.uniqueId UUIDString]])
        {
            NSLog(@"found it");
            //Cancelling local notification
            [[UIApplication sharedApplication] cancelLocalNotification:notification];
            break;
        }
    }

A: The problem is that userInfo is "nil" by default. You should allocate your own NSDictionary, set uid and then set this dictionary to localNotification.userInfo.

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Home > News > Awards & Recognition > Barbie Summers of Long & Foster Honored as Multi-Million Dollar Producer
Barbie Summers of Long & Foster Honored as Multi-Million Dollar Producer
Barbie Summers, an associate with Long & Foster Real Estate Oceanfront Sales office, was recently honored as a member of the firm's coveted Silver Team.
The Silver Team acknowledges the contributions of the firm's top producing agents and pledges to continually develop greater personal performance through constant communication and mentoring with numerous Silver Team conferences and coaching events during the year.
As a Silver Team member, Summers has achieved the ranking of Director's Club by producing an annual sales volume of $2,156,400 million in 2017.
"At Long & Foster we recognize that becoming one of our multi-million dollar producers is only accomplished with marketplace expertise and a long-standing commitment to serving buyers and sellers," said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. "Long & Foster has a reputation of honesty, integrity and best-in-class customer service that spans nearly 50 years. Our team is an integral part of why Long & Foster is the top real estate company in the Mid-Atlantic."
Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation's No. 1 independent real estate brand by sales volume. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Regions: Hampton Roads & Virginia Beach
Services: Residential Real Estate
Tags: annual awards, Barbie Summers, Director's Club, oceanfront office, Silver team, Top Producer
Jon Frederick of Long & Foster Honored as Multi-Million Dollar Producer
As a Silver Team member, Frederick has achieved the ranking of Director's Club by producing an annual sales volume of $2,249,500 million in 2017.
Janet McCarraher of Long & Foster Honored as Multi-Million Dollar Producer
As a Silver Team member, McCarraher has achieved the ranking of President's Club by producing an annual sales volume of $3,500,040 million in 2017.
Stephanie L. Walsh of Long & Foster Honored as Multi-Million Dollar Producer
As a Silver Team member, Walsh has achieved the ranking of Executive's Club by producing an annual sales volume of $1,069,742 million in 2017.
Lisa Wilberger of Long & Foster Honored as Multi-Million Dollar Producer
As a Silver Team member, Wilberger has achieved the ranking of Director's Club by producing an annual sales volume of $2,552,000 million in 2017.


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Q: Json parse array Eu tenho a seguinte resposta
{
    "users":[
        {
            "id":1,
            "Name":"Rafael",
            "label":"teste"
        },
        {
            "id":2,
            "Name":"Carlos",
            "label":"teste"
        }
    ],
    "relations":[
        {
            "id":1
        },
        {
            "id":2
        }
    ]
}

E quero armanezar em dois arrays de objetos
var usersArray;
var relationsArray;

Tentei de varias formas e .map(JSON.parse) não funciona na minha página.

A: Você pode armazenar essa resposta em uma variável e separar os dois arrays:

var arrJson = {
        "users":[
            {
                "id":1,
                "Name":"Rafael",
                "label":"teste"
            },
            {
                "id":2,
                "Name":"Carlos",
                "label":"teste"
            }
        ],
        "relations":[
            {
                "id":1
            },
            {
                "id":2
            }
        ]
    }

var users = arrJson.users;
var relations = arrJson.relations;

console.log(users)
console.log(relations)

Dessa maneira consegui, sem precisar chamar nenhum método de conversão, separar os dois Arrays

A: Basta atribuir às variáveis os respectivos valores do objeto:

const resposta = {
    "users":[
        {
            "id":1,
            "Name":"Rafael",
            "label":"teste"
        },
        {
            "id":2,
            "Name":"Carlos",
            "label":"teste"
        }
    ],
    "relations":[
        {
            "id":1
        },
        {
            "id":2
        }
    ]
};

var usersArray = resposta["users"];
var relationsArray = resposta["relations"];

console.log(usersArray);
console.log(relationsArray);

A saída de console.log(usersArray) será:
[
  {
    "id": 1,
    "Name": "Rafael",
    "label": "teste"
  },
  {
    "id": 2,
    "Name": "Carlos",
    "label": "teste"
  }
]

E de console.log(relationsArray) será:
[
  {
    "id": 1
  },
  {
    "id": 2
  }
]


Two weeks after the state Department of Mental Health announced that Westborough State Hospital will close next summer, workers and the relatives of patients at the department's largest psychiatric facility have questions and concerns.
The patients' relatives have not been told whether their family members will be discharged to community settings or moved to another facility.
"Nobody knows where they're sending them, certainly no one told us,'' said Framingham resident Thelma Berman, 76, who has a son at the Westborough facility.
Questions also remain about what will happen to the hospital's unit for hearing-impaired patients, the only such facility in New England.
And Westborough State Hospital's 450 employees don't know how many of them will lose their jobs.
A department spokesman said the patients will be evaluated on an individual basis and sent to a program that will best serve their needs.
"Any patient, regardless of their medical history, gets an assessment whether they're clinically ready to be discharged,'' said Juan Martinez.
The state hospital, a 161-year-old institution that has about 190 patients, is scheduled to discharge or transfer its last patient by the end of the fiscal year, June 30. The plan is to release 70 people into community settings and to move the remainder to other hospitals, according to Barry.
Barry did not specify to which hospitals Westborough patients will be moved. In a timeline outlined by the department, Westborough will stop accepting new patients by the end of this month and convert the first in-patient unit to community placements by the middle of December.
But this plan has many of the patients' family members uneasy.
Elderly parents like Berman are worried that it will be increasingly difficult for them to visit their children if they are transferred to a distant hospital. Some parents are already driving farther, after their children were moved to Westborough from Medfield State Hospital when that facility closed.
"Many of these patients are older and their parents are older,'' said Norwell resident Domenic Zambuto, 77, whose 52-year-old daughter has been hospitalized for more than 30 years. She was moved to Westborough from Medfield State. The Zambutos say their daughter could not live in a group home.
Quincy resident Barbara Riggs, a patient's sister, is also skeptical about the hospital closing. She said the last time her sister was moved from one state hospital to another, the staff managed to lose all of her documents, including her birth certificate, Social Security card, and identification card.
The state originally planned to close the Westborough State Hospital in 2012, after a new psychiatric hospital is built in Worcester. But a department commission recommended the earlier closing as a way to gain money to pay for community placements for 200 psychiatric patients now in state hospitals, including the 70 that will be discharged from Westborough.
The closing comes at a time when the department is facing a $13 million budget shortfall this year, and when mental health professionals and advocates see group homes or other community settings as a better venue for some patients.
"The truth is you recover better in almost any setting than a state hospital,'' said Cathy A. Levin, a former patient who is now an advocate for the mentally ill. Levin was on the state commission that recommended closing Westborough.
She said she spent a year and a half at Worcester State Hospital before being discharged to a subsidized apartment. With outpatient help she put her life back together and completed her bachelor's degree.
Some wonder what will happen with the hospital's unit for deaf patients.
Ten people with hearing impairments as well as mental illnesses live at Westborough, where accommodations include 24-hour staff who know sign language and fire alarms that employ light alerts rather than sound. Hospital employees said they are worried about discharging the patients because many of them are illiterate.
Barry said the department is scheduled to identify the options for the unit by the middle of next month.
Westborough's employees organized their second lunch-hour protest on Wednesday, holding handwritten posters with messages such as "We want to treat, not kick to the street,'' and "Don't balance the DMH budget on the backs of our clients.'' They plan to hold weekly protests for the rest of this month in hopes of reversing the state's decision to close the hospital, said Chrystene Zarazinski, president of the hospital's largest union, the American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees.
"It's very stressful right now for people because there aren't any answers,'' she said.
The patients are also wondering where they will go.
Albert N. Powers, a rehabilitation counselor, said about 10 patients have asked him the question, and he didn't have anything to tell them.
"They still haven't been told what's going to happen to them,'' he said.


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Dry ice container enables temperature-controlled movement of pharma goods
TOWER has created a reusable container, which uses dry ice, that enables pharma cargo — such as clinical trial products, diagnostic testing kits and vaccines — to be transported safely, at required temperatures and in compliance with global regulations.
The KT400D-60 container is capable of maintaining temperatures between -60 -80 degrees Celsius for 120 hours, with an ambient temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.
The KT400D-60 uses dry ice technology to maintain product temperature and a built-in data logger to record real-time internal and external temperatures. No human intervention s required throughout transit.
The container can also be pre-conditioned by clients allowing them a simple load, lock and delivery process when transporting goods. Additionally, the container can be configured to allow shipments to be sent without using dry ice.
TOWER said it initially created the KT400D-60 for a leading global biotechnology company that had to produce a cold chain solution to meet the temperature compliance of its biological oncology product.
TOWER also noted that thanks to the KT400D-60's robust packaging, it is capable of withstanding both extreme temperatures and the rigors of a global supply chains.
Niall Balfour, chief executive of TOWER, commented: "This unique, deep-frozen solution has allowed many innovative vaccines, API's, diagnostic testing kits and medical devices to be transported safely at sub -60 degree Celsius temperatures, whilst maintaining both temperature compliance and product integrity — regardless of where in the world they are needed to be delivered."
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