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Celebrating Women in Engineering
As a mission-driven business with a goal of creating active communities, we know that when our engineers bring many different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to our projects, we get better results. We are committed to creating an encouraging work environment for women to thrive and grow in their careers.
To celebrate National Engineers Week, Alta asked our female engineers around the continent about their profession: why they pursued engineering, why they chose to work at Alta, and what developments in active transportation excite them.
"I was searching for a field of expertise that would bring together an element of technical skills, people skills, and quite simply—joy. Growing up active with an interest in the environment, and then living in a walkable community and having young kids, helped drive my focus on walking and bicycling. I truly see it as an essential part of great city building."
– Kate Whitfield, P.Eng., MCIP, RPP, Senior Associate Engineer/Planner
"I have completely changed the way I look at a roadway since transitioning from a traditional traffic engineer, forecasting traffic volumes 20 years out and widening roadways to accommodate traffic, to now driving along super wide roadway envisioning a reallocation of the width to reduce the number of travel lanes and fit in some super cool bike facilities! I think the coolest thing would be reversing some traditional views of roadways and how to efficiently move people."
–Amy Jackson, PE, PTOE, Senior Engineer
"I saw civil engineering as a way to help the public directly. Now, I work providing better and safer roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes for my community. I believe that active transportation engineering has the capacity to lead the way in what I call equity engineering. We, as engineers, need to begin to incorporate racial and socioeconomic equity into our design to provide the communities we work in with safe, high-quality transportation modes. Alta is uniquely positioned to pursue this type of engineering and that's why I chose to work here."
– Marisa DeMull, EIT, Engineer
"When I was a small girl, I already was intrigued by building whatever I had in mind – from Lego cars to small huts in the forest. Engineering seemed to be just a natural extension as it offered explanations and in-depth knowledge of how things really work. I believe that at Alta I can use my knowledge to really make a difference for the community. I work with a young and dynamic team on truly inspiring projects."
– Marion Furtschegger, Engineer
"I pursued engineering because it was a way to challenge myself and have an ever-evolving career. I found Alta through the NACTO guide, and thought: "How cool would it be to work for them! Engineering ways for people to bike and walk more comfortably sounds amazing! I'm really excited about how engineering in active transportation offers so many opportunities to be creative and innovative. Every project is different and presents new challenges to overcome."
– Chloe Ward, EIT, Engineer
"As a civil engineer, I look for creative ways to improve people's lives by changing and shaping the world around them. Right now, I'm most excited about the fact that active transportation projects aren't limited to big cities. Small, rural towns here in the Southeast are also investing in their communities by expanding their options for active transportation and recreation. The result is more choices in areas where a car is often the only option, and there are few (if any) safe places to walk or bike. I am excited to be a part of creating infrastructure that allows more people in our region to lead safe, healthy and active lives."
– Diane Jlelaty, EIT, Engineer
"I always had a passion for transportation, whether it was learning signal timings or watching lane merges. Bicycle and pedestrian design became a strong extension of that passion. Individuals should feel comfortable and safe, no matter what mode of transportation they decide to take. So, one corridor at a time, I strive to make it safe to travel, whether you're in a car, on a bike, or just walking your dog."
– Lindsay Zefting, PE, Senior Engineer
"I chose to work at Alta because I believe that active transportation plays a key role in creating healthier and more equitable communities. I love working with communities to create safe and accessible transportation options for all users through innovative planning and design."
– Erin Convery, EIT, Engineer


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How relevant is Foucault's social thought to the world we inhabit today? This collection comprises several essays considering the contemporary relevance of the work of Michel Foucault. While Foucault is best remembered for his historical inquiries into the origins of "disciplinary" society in a period extending from the 16th to the 19th centuries, it seems that today, under the conditions of global modernity, the relevance of his ideas are called into question. Other the increasing ubiquity..


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Include heated front windshield, dual-level heated front and second row seats, heated windshield washer jets, and heated steering wheel.


An original USA Apple Records promo poster for John Lennon's imagine LP. It comprises the classic image of John playing the white piano with the words 'Imagine John Lennon' printed in grey in the top left hand corner and the words 'It's Here' printed in red on the right hand side. It measures 56cm x 83cm (22 inches x 33.75 inches). Condition is mint.


The collision of the two Antennae galaxies triggered the birth of new stars in brilliant blue clusters. The brightest of these globular clusters contains about a million stars. The scale bar at the top of each image is 1,500 light-years across.
The clusters are blue because they are very young--and very hot. The most recently formed are thought to be only a few million years old, a mere blink on the astronomical time scale. Astronomers believe they can use these new stars to develop an accurate time scale for determining the age of stars growing older and dimmer.
The Hubble has also shown that the stars in these crowded clusters, where as many as one million stars can be packed into a swarm only about 20 light-years in diameter, do not necessarily age gracefully. Indeed, they frequently bump into each other. One result of these collisions, say Hubble astronomers, is the small number youthful looking stars in aging globular clusters. These "blue stragglers" are apparently formed when two older stars get a new lease on life by merging.


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Few days after my Solo-Backpacking at the Museum of the Filipino People, it's the second part for Oktubre ang Buwan ng mga Museo. These two buildings of the National Museum of the Philippines are few steps away from each other. Also, they both have historical values in the society and played a huge part in Philippine Government.
Since it was a free admission day, as expected, there were a lot of people falling in line for the registration. Photo above was taken at the lobby area, for the registration. While I was on the line, my eyes kept on starring at the golden ceiling. After the registration, I left my backpack at the baggage area and proceeded to the first part of the exhibit.
Dimasalang paintings hanging on the wall.


Q. Can it only be used once or can patients qualify to use it for each follow up?
Some patients will qualify automatically if they have unstable coronary artery disease, hypopituitarism, or a high risk of relapse of a previous severe psychiatric illness. This decision is ultimately up to the treating physician as to whether the patient will qualify. It is important to discuss with your physician and let him know any concerns you may have with your treatment.
Q. If patients have more than one ablation will it be available for them?
A. The "once in a lifetime" restriction has been lifted for Thyrogen's use in ablation. Therefore, if a patient does need to have a second or third ablation, they will still qualify for Thyrogen, provided the patient has no distant disease. This decision is ultimately up to the treating physician as to whether the patient will qualify. It is important to discuss this with your physician and again, let him know if you have any concerns with your treatment.
Q. Can a patient qualify to use it for both ablation and follow ups?
A. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule – PBS (reimbursement for ablation) and Medical Benefits Schedule – MBS (reimbursement for diagnostic follow-up) are independent and do not work together. If you have received Thyrogen for ablation, you will no longer qualify for Thyrogen in diagnostic follow-up, as the MBS requires that you have experienced hypothyroidism once previously, as well as other criteria. This will therefore mean that a patient will need to have a withdrawal diagnostic follow up test after the ablation. It is important for your to discuss this with your physician, as it may be required for you to let the physician know of any impact being hypothyroid had on your health and mood in order to qualify for future diagnostic testing. Remember, follow-up is for life, at is important to keep seeing your physician to maintain peace of mind.
Q. Is patient's mental health a factor in qualifying?
A. If you suffer from, or have previously suffered from a psychiatric illness (with concern about relapse and under specialist psychiatric care, you need to tell this to your physician, as you may then qualify for Thyrogen from your first follow up and never have to be withdrawn from thyroid replacement therapy (T4). Hypothyroidism is contraindicated for individuals suffering with a psychiatric illness, which is why you should always be eligible for Thyrogen.
For all other patients, it is a requirement that you have experienced a severe psychiatric disturbance when you were made hypothyroid in order to qualify in the future. There is no clear definition on what such a disturbance is, with many doctors agreeing that anxiety, feeling "down", depression and severe tiredness being qualifying conditions. For further clarification you should discuss this with your physician.
Does the rebate apply to each time it is used (ablation and follow-ups) and does extra use restrict their qualification for rebate?
If you qualify, Thyrogen will be reimbursed fully. This means if you receive Thyrogen for ablation, you will pay the standard PBS rate and if you qualify for Thyrogen in diagnostic follow-up, the whole amount will be bulk billed. Your physician may request you go and see a GP for the administration of Thyrogen for ablation for your convenience, so you would also need to pay for 2 standard GP visits. There are no restrictions on the number of times you can receive Thyrogen, however, there are restrictions in qualifying and the amount of time between uses, i.e. for diagnostic follow-up, you can only receive Thyrogen once every twelve months. This should not be a problem and is in line with the standard Australian treatment practice.
Q. Who approves the rebate and is the rebate across the board or does it change with use or diagnosis etc?
A. The ultimate decision is up to your treating physician. Thyrogen is available for ablation to all patients who have no distant disease. Your physician however, may have reasons for not wanting to use Thyrogen, so it is important to discuss this with your physician. The criteria for follow-up is much more restricted and you should openly discuss this with your physician to better understand what treatments are available to you now and in the future.


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Show a Little Respect
by Patrick O'Connor
IN common with most football grounds recently, Derby County held a minute's silence before their English League Cup game against Leeds United as a tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for their country.
As a few noisy Leeds latecomers entered the stand, the more senior visiting fans shouted out "Sshhh…..show some respect."
And respect – or rather the perceived lack of it – was at the heart of a bitter exchange of words in the Rugby League World Cup Group A clash between England and New Zealand in Australia.
The Kiwis stand-in captain Benji Marshall accused England of being "disrespectful" by turning their backs on the haka, the traditional Maori dance performed by New Zealand's rugby union and rugby league teams before international matches.
The haka is described as a posture dance, with shouted accompaniment. The war haka was originally performed by warriors before a battle, to show off their strength. It may be regarded as being quite fearsome, especially from a distance of only 10 metres away – the players contort their faces showing the whites of their eyes and poke out their tongues and there is a wide variety of actions such as slapping hands against the body and stamping the feet, accompanied by blood-curdling war cries.
Hakas are also performed for various other reasons such as an integral part of formal or official welcome ceremonies for distinguished visitors or foreign dignitaries.
Although the routine is enjoyed by spectators, it has been criticised as an unsporting attempt to intimidate the opposition. But in spite of this reservation, most teams accept that the haka is a legitimate part of the New Zealand's heritage and face up to the All Blacks.
So, when the English players huddled in a circle facing inward as the haka was being performed, Marshall wasn't impressed. "To be honest, I thought it was a little bit disrespectful – and a few of the boys said that. If that's how they want to approach the game, that's their choice," he said.
England's coach Tony Smith defended his players' actions. "Where we come from, we get in huddles. That's what we do – whether people do hakas at us or not. When players in England want to pump each other up, that's what they do."
He went on: "I'm not sure you should sit there and take it as a victim. Some people in some cultures would find the tongue pointed at them as offensive as well."
Maybe before deciding on their huddle, Smith and his team should have looked at this report from the English Daily Telegraph newspaper in September 2007 when New Zealand's rugby union side took on Italy in Marseille.
Reporter Steve James wrote: "When will sides learn? It should be a commandment pinned to the wall of every international dressing room 'Do not rile the All Blacks unnecessarily.' They are a useful enough outfit away without requiring extra motivation. Opponents should know by now that the pre-match haka is pretty precious to them. So, they should face up to the challenge like men. They should not converge in a huddle and refuse to pay it even the scantest regard, as Italy did here yesterday. It miffed the Kiwis no end."
New Zealand won 76-14.
And perhaps not surprisingly England paid the price for their decision. After leading 24-8 in their Group A match on November 8, they eventually succumbed 36-24.
Move on a week and the two teams met up again in the semi-final with New Zealand again winning 32-22, the victory being sealed by a 79th minute try by — Benji Marshall!
Who says revenge isn't sweet….
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All of tonight's proceeds benefit Sweet Relief and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, with performances and appearances by Phosphorescent, Butch Walker, Michelle Branch, Jason Sudeikis, Juliette Lewis, Matt Sorum & Ace Harper, Greg Dulli, the Cabin Down Below Band and surprise guests.
Seems like there's a week for every food and drink item, but the Italian cocktail composed of gin, vermouth and Campari definitely deserves one. Celebrate my favorite apéritif through June 3 at participating restaurants and bars like Son of a Fun, the Spare Room and Hemingway's, which offer up the classic as well as inventive spins. Plus, a portion of the money made is going to several charities.
So excited that the New York City ice cream purveyors return to Los Angeles with their unique flavors, such as Bea Arthur (vanilla with dulce de leche and crushed 'nilla wafers) and Cococone (vanilla with toasted curried coconut), just in time for pre-summer heat. The truck also rolls to Hollywood (Susan Feniger's STREET) and East Hollywood (Faultline Bar) on Sunday, Universal City and Orange County (Myung In Dumplings) on Monday and West Hollywood (Duff's Cakemix) on Tuesday.
From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the city hosts an all-out celebration of music at over 40 stages and venues. See local acts like Youngblood Hawke, Hunter Hunted and the Dustbowl Revival, or experience some out of towers such as Yacht, We Are Scientists or Tanlines. There's no better way to spend an entire day in the sun.
Last week, the Zen Master released his latest book, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success, which details his storied career as head coach of the Bulls and Lakers, guided the careers of two of the best in all of the game's history (Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant) and inspired countless other basketball players, coaches and fans. Bask in his greatness when you get a copy of Eleven Rings signed tonight.
From today through June 9, Andre Guerrero's fast-casual restaurant hosts its third annual celebration of all things burger, with each day featuring a brand new creation/tribute. Today's is a spin on Wendy's Baconator, the Oink-O-Nator, with two square patties, american cheese, kaiser bun, six strips of bacon, ketchup and mayo. Others not to miss: June 5's Burgerlord of the Rings, June 7's Thrilla from Manila and June 9's McRibster.
Whedon's adaptation of the Shakespeare comedy hits theaters June 7 and brings American Cinematheque's Much Ado About Shakespeare: The Bard on the Big Screen series, which also includes Henry V and Richard III on May 31 and Romeo + Juliet and Hamlet June 1, to a head with a screening and discussion with the director. Shot in black and white, Whedon's contemporary spin on the story of Beatrice (Amy Acker) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof) was shot in just 12 days.
The Icelandic singer-songwriter really needs no introduction. If you haven't experienced the ethereal artist in person before, there is no excuse to wait any longer since she has three area shows. Tonight, again at the Palladium June 8 and June 11 at the Hollywood Bowl.


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I often use [Helidon](https://helidon.io/#/) to demo new Java SE features, including [Preview Features](https://openjdk.java.net/jeps/12) (ex. Record classes, Sealed classes, etc). This simple cheat sheet explains how to use Java SE features with Helidon.

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As a reminder, Java SE Preview Features should explicitly be enabled at both compile-time and run-time. This is done by simpling passing the `--enable-preview` flag to the javac compiler, or to the JVM. For more details on Java SE Preview Features, check this [article](https://blogs.oracle.com/javamagazine/the-role-of-preview-features-in-java-14-java-15-java-16-and-beyond).

Compile-time

To enable Preview Features at compile-time, update the Helidon project's `pom.xml`. Make sure to specify the Java version you are using.

```xml
<plugin>
   <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
   <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
   <version>3.8.0</version>
   <configuration>
      <compilerArgs>--enable-preview</compilerArgs>
      <release>16</release>
   </configuration>
</plugin>
```

Testing

To enable Preview Features during tests, update the Helidon project's `pom.xml`.

```xml
<plugin>
   <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
   <artifactId>maven-surefire-plugin</artifactId>
   <version>3.0.0-M5</version>
   <configuration>
      <argLine>--enable-preview</argLine>
   </configuration>
</plugin>
```

Run-time

If the Helidon application is **launched from the command line**, simply pass the flag to the JVM.

➭ `java --enable-preview -jar target/bare-se.jar`

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If you are using the **Helidon CLI DevLoop**, pass the argument to the JVM when starting the DevLoop.

➭ `helidon dev --app-jvm-args "--enable-preview"`

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If you are using the Maven plugin to generate, via `jlink` a **custom Java runtime image** for your Helidon application, you can specify argument(s) that should be passed to the JVM.

➭ `mvn package -Pjlink-image -Djlink.image.defaultJvmOptions="--enable-preview"`

The Helidon application can then be lanched via the generated script.

➭ `target/bare-se-jri/bin/start`

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If the Helidon application is **containerized**, just update its `Dockerfile`.

```
…
CMD ["java", "--enable-preview", "-jar", "bare-se.jar"]
```

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Paul Ducklin
Phishing tricks – the Top Ten Treacheries of 2020
Sophos Phish Threat, in its own words, is a phishing attack simulator – it lets your IT department send realistic-looking fake phishes to your own staff so that if they do slip up, and click through…
…it's not the crooks on the other end.
The phishing scammers are testing you all the time, so you might as well test yourself and get one step ahead.
(Don't panic – this isn't a product infomercial, just some intriguing statistics that have emerged from users of the product so far this year.)
You can knit your own scam phishing templates to construct your own fake phishes, but the product includes an extensive collection of customizable templates of its own that we update regularly.
The idea is to track the look and feel of real-world scams of all types, all the way from Scary Warnings of Imminent Doom to low-key messages saying little more than Please see the attached file.
History teaches us that email tricks can work surprisingly well with no text in the message body at all. One of the most prevalent email viruses of all time was HAPPY99, also known as Ska, which came out just over 20 years ago at the start of 1999. The email consisted only of an attachment – there was no subject line or message, so the only visible text in the email was the name of the attachment, HAPPY99.EXE. If you opened it, a New Year's fireworks display appeared, though the animation was cover for the virus infecting your computer and then spreading to everyone you emailed thereafter. Ironically, the lack of any explanatory text at all meant that the email was much less suspicious than if the subject line had contained words in a language the recipient wouldn't have expected. HAPPY99 as a filename all on its own had a timely and global appeal that almost certainly tricked millions more people into clicking it than if it had included any sort of marketing pitch.
Searching for the best worst
Well, the Phish Threat team asked themselves, "Which phishing templates give the best, or perhaps more accurately, the worst results?"
Are business email users more likely to fall for sticks or carrots? For threats or free offers? For explicit instructions or helpful suggestions? For "you must" or "you might like"?
The answers covered a broad range of phishing themes but had a common thread: not one of them was a threat.
Most of them dealt with issues that were mundane and undramatic, while at the same time apparently being interesting, important, or both.
Nothing on this list was truly urgent or terrifying, and they all sounded likely and uncomplicated enough to be worth getting out of the way quickly.
The Top (or Bottom) Ten
• Rules of conduct. This purported to be a letter from HR outlining the company's new Rules of Conduct. With global interest in increasing workplace diversity and reducing harassment, many companies are revising their employment guidelines. Most staff know that they're supposed to read new guidelines, and that the HR team is obliged to chase them until they do, so clicking through here feels like a task you might as well get out of the way.
• Delayed year-end tax summary. This notified staff that their tax documentation wouldn't arrive when they expected. Whether your country calls it a W-2, a P60, an IRP 5 or a Payment Summary, it's one of those "necessary evils" that staff know they need, so they might as well find out how long the delay will be.
• Scheduled server maintenance. We were surprised that this was #3, because we rather cynically assumed that most people would be inclined to ignore IT messages of this sort, on the grounds that they couldn't do anything about them anyway. In retrospect, however, now that so many people are working from home, we suspect that people like to know when outages are likely so they can schedule their own lives around them.
• Task assigned to you. In this message, the Phish Threat user gets to pick a project scheduling system that their own company uses (e.g. JIRA, Asana), so that the email doesn't stand out as obviously bogus. Although that makes this a semi-targeted phish, you should assume that the business tools used in your company are widely known and easy for phishing scammers to figure out, perhaps even automatically.
• New email system test. Who doesn't want to be helpful, if all it takes is one quick click?
• Vacation policy update. Thanks to coronavirus lockdown and quarantine, booking and taking vacation leave is a tricky issue these days. Many companies are adapting their vacation policies accordingly – and who wants to risk missing out on time off?
• Car lights on. In this message, the building manager was apparently being cheerily helpful by reporting a car with its lights turned on. In real life, you might be suspicious that they posted a picture instead of just typing in the vehicle tag – but it occurred to us that many states and provinces in North America don't supply front plates anymore, so a photo taken from the front of the vehicle probably wouldn't show the tag (registration number) anyway.
• Courier service failed delivery. This is a tried and tested trick that phishing scammers have used for years. It's especially believable these days thanks to the surge in home deliveries due to coronavirus. In fact, you may be expecting a delivery yourself right now – and in most cases it's the vendor who decides which courier company to use, so you might not know who is doing the drop.
• Secure document. This purported to be a "secured document" from the HR team, giving a plausible reason for making you take an unusual route to view it. This trick is widely used by phishing scammers as reason to convince you to enter passwords where you wouldn't usually have to, or to adjust the security settings on your computer – ostensibly for the sake of improving security, but in reality to reduce it.
• Social Media Message. This one was a simulated LinkedIn notification promising that "You have unread messages from Joseph". LinkedIn seems to be enjoying a surge in popularity right now, which is not surprising considering how many people have lost their jobs or had their working hours cut because of the coronavirus downturn. It's tempting to click through, for fear of missing out, and scammers are happy to capitalize on that. What to do?
• Think before you click. Even if the message looks innocent at first sight, are there any scam giveaways that are obvious if you take the time to check? Examples include: spelling mistakes you doubt the sender would make, terminology that isn't how your company would say it, software tools your company doesn't use, and behavior such as altering security settings you have explicitly been warned not to change.
• Check with the sender if you aren't sure. But never check by replying to the email to ask if it's genuine – you will get the answer "Yes" either way, because a legitimate sender would tell the truth, but a crook would lie. Use a corporate directory accessible via trustworthy means to find a way to get in touch with a colleague you think has been impersonated.
• Take a careful look at links before you click. Many phishing emails contain text and images that are error-free. But the phishing scammers often have to rely on temporary cloud servers or hacked websites to host their phishing web pages, and the subterfuge often shows up in the domain name they want you to visit. Don't be tricked because a server name looks "close enough" – phishing scammers often register near-miss names such as yourcompanny, yourc0mpany (zero for the letter O) or yourcompany-site, using misspellings, similar-looking characters or added text.
• Report suspicious emails to your security team. Get in the habit of doing this every time, even though it feels like a thankless task. Phishing scammers don't send their emails just to one person at a time, so if you're the first in the company to spot a new scam, an early warning will let your IT department warn everyone else who might have received it too.
By the way, if you're in the security team and you don't have a quick and easy way for your staff to report potential cybersecurity problems such as suspicious phone calls or dodgy emails, why not set up an easy-to-remember internal email address today, and get used to monitoring it?
It doesn't take much encouragement to turn your entire workforce into the eyes and ears of the security team.
After all, when it comes to cybersecurity, an injury to one really is an injury to all.
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The business plan of rambling Acres Pet Resort and Spa is to provide the best service for your pets. We take the time and money to utilize the training and certifications available, by the leading associations in the country.
Our experience dates back to the 1970's through Kennel custodian, Pet Grooming and Veterinarian technician. Also through showing dogs and entering grooming contest and seminars.
We use state of the art equipment , utilized humane methods, and stress free techniques while working on and around your pet .
Award winning, National certified Master groomer , also certified through Intellectual groomers association, Pet CPR certified.
This is our Approach for giving you not only the best value but best service for your pet.
The team is small . We plan to stay a small cozy Mom-Pop facility, to give focused care to a select few pets. We do not plan to grow into a large facility. We feel by staying small we will always be able to give the care that Rambling acres strives to give. .
Ginger has 29 years in the grooming industry and more then 40 years working with dogs. Something she has done all her life.
With exception of her time in the United States Airforce.


Physical education classrooms often have low levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity levels. This is a problem since many young elementary students are not building a foundation of fundamental movement skills necessary to be lifelong participants in physical activities. This study investigated how elementary physical education teachers used auditory modalities in their classrooms. The research question explored the emergence of rhythmic competency in fundamental movement skills to increase overall moderate to vigorous activity levels. This concurrent, mixed-methods, multiple case study used a constructivist paradigm using the schema and dynamic system theories as the underlying motor system theoretical framework. Two research sites were selected: a suburban Maryland public school system and a private liberal arts college located in the same county. The participants included 21 elementary physical education teachers and 6 physical education or exercise science majors from nationally recognized programs. Data were collected from a focus group, interviews, classroom observations, and a 10-item response Likert style survey designed for elementary physical education teachers to recognize current trends in the field of auditory modalities and rhythmic competency. The data were analyzed to identify auditory modality instructional methods for the emergence of rhythmic competencies. The results consisted of a list of best practices for use such as musical rhythms, verbal cues, and sound cues by physical education teachers and specialists. This research promotes positive social change by providing information for successfully planning interventions in the discipline of motor skill and rhythmic development that can lead to overall increased more-vigorous physical activity.


It's beginning to look a lot like winter in Central Florida. But don't go packing away your swimsuit just yet.
Guests age 21 and older can visit the Gaylord Palms Resort on Dec. 18 and zoom down the Alpine Rush Snow Tubing hills, jaunt through the 9-degree Ice attraction and slide down the two-story ice slides wearing only a bikini or board shorts during the Orlando Polar Bear Plunge.
The adrenaline rush begins at 8 p.m. when guests are welcomed with a VIP reception, two hours of unlimited access to cosmic snow tubing, the Ice plunge and a post-event hot chocolate warm up station.
Polar Bear Plunge tickets are $50 plus tax and processing fees and include access to Alpine Rush Snow Tubing and Ice featuring 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, appetizers and two drink tickets to be redeemed during the event. A portion of all ticket proceeds from the Polar Bear Plunge will be donated to Special Olympics Florida.
To get the full Orlando Polar Bear Plunge experience, inductees are encouraged to experience the Ice and Snow Tubing attractions in their swimsuits for the full chill, but summer clothing such as shorts and a T-shirt can also be worn. Swimsuits must be in good taste, and shoes are required.
Along with wearing swimsuits, guests are strongly encouraged to wear hats, gloves, warm socks and other cold-weather accessories. Don't forget to bring your ugliest Christmas sweater to keep you warm while you wait.
Guests are encouraged to capture their experiences and share their photos on Twitter and Instagram using #CAGP15. Photos may even be featured on one of the resort's Central Florida billboards.
The Polar Bear Plunge is a part of Christmas at Gaylord Palms which is open daily through Jan. 3, 2016, including holidays. To purchase tickets and for a schedule of entertainment, visit ChristmasatGaylordPalms.com.


How about you? What does self-kindness look like to you this week? Today? This moment?
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Here is an unposted look from weeks ago when we had been blessed with Summer for about... two days?
I've also got another cute piece from Goldie that I'll keep until warmer days. Meanwhile thinking of getting my hands on this beauty here.
Love your pants. You look amazing.
Beautiful shots! Love the outfit in motion...really shows off the playful spirit of this ensemble...your hair is killer, totally lustworthy!
love the skirt, great print!
That skirt is divine! You look so pretty and free-spirited.
that hair! that hat!! love these pics!!!
I love it! All the outfit, the colors, the move of the hair! PERFECT!
Beautiful skirt and worn exquisitely.
Love it!!! You look amazing! Such a great outfit!
wow the photos are A-May-zing!!!
Beautiful look again ^_^ The pattern is gorge!
What a beautiful skirt and pictures!
I am in love with long skirts this summer, they are super comfortable!
MOVE ITEMS TO BE ADDED SOON!
OMG I just fell in love with this outfit! it's so beautiful, light and perfect for summer!
This skirt has such a beautiful pattern!
those are too cute! The pattern is gorgeous!!
very pretty pics! and I love those pants!


The first step on the road to freedom from your timeshare contract is to find out exactly where you stand - and that means seeking INDEPENDENT, unbiased advice from the experts.
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We have also heard reports that some organisations may try to sell alternative products, such as "fractional" ownerships instead - as a way to upgrade/replace your existing timeshare contract, but these invariably mean that you have to pay more money up-front and higher fees for a long period, on the promise of potential returns in the distant future... Sounds familiar? Well that's because they are basically just trying to sell you a different flavour of timeshare - and you may also be signing away your Rights to claim compensation.
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Partners for Conservation in Washington DC
In November Partners for Conservation traveled to Washington DC to visit with some of the many federal partners who are engaged with working landscapes across the country. PFC makes these types of visits several times each year to engage agencies and ask the question "How can we help" in federal efforts to keep landscapes working for both human and natural communities. Visits during November included the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture. Of specific interest were visits to leadership offices within the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service, agencies which Partners for Conservation has only engaged with sporadically over the years. Not surprisingly these two agencies which manage huge expanses of federal land within working landscapes were very receptive to PFC's vision of collaborative conservation through public-private partnerships.
Consider Supporting Partners for Conservation
If you support the idea of landowner-led public-private partnerships that conserve working landscapes for present and future generations, consider a year-end gift to Partners for Conservation! Please send your tax-deductible gift to Partners for Conservation, c/o MBDG, 503 Main Street, Ste. 740, Pueblo, CO 81003. Thank you for your conservation efforts in 2014 and for your interest in and support of Partners for Conservation!
PFC at AGree 1st Partners Forum
AGree seeks to drive positive change in the food and agriculture system by connecting and challenging leaders from diverse communities to catalyze action and elevate food and agriculture as a national priority. Partners for Conservation was invited to attend AGree's first partner forum as a result of an invited paper on increasing sustainability of our working landscapes through public-private partnerships. AGree has adopted conservation of working landscapes through collaboration and partnership as one of their primary initiatives. PFC, represented by board chair Jim Stone and executive director Steve Jester, had an opportunity to share PFC's vision of landowner-led collaborative conservation with a number of the 100 plus attendees. PFC will look for ways to work collaboratively with the AGree group to scale up the adoption of landowner-led collaboration as a primary tool of sustaining working landscapes going forward.
Note from the Chair
Happy Thanksgiving from Partners for Conservation! Our organization certainly has a lot to be thankful for this year. In addition to a successful sensitive species forum and an outstanding Private Lands Partners Day in Mississippi, we were officially recognized as a nonprofit organization over the summer. Our board and staff have worked hard this year to support landscape-scale collaboration and public-private partnerships from California to Washington DC and from Montana down to Florida. These efforts do require financial support and I hope you will think about a gift to Partners for Conservation as the year is coming to a close. Elsewhere in the newsletter you can find the address to send your gift. I hope you have a safe and happy holiday are able to spend time with family and friends this week!
Ovando, Montana
About Partners for Conservation
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