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The House by the Cypress Trees start the blog and Instagram tour on 8/26/19. For the full schedule, please see Suzy Approved Book Tours
Book Spotlight: THE ESCAPE ROOM by Megan Goldin
MY REVIEW The story pulls you in, keeps you trapped and on the edge of your seat (on in my case–in my bed, up all night). The setting is an elevator inside an empty luxury tower, the characters are investment bankers who are forced to solve clues and look into their pasts. What could goContinue reading "Book Spotlight: THE ESCAPE ROOM by Megan Goldin"
Book Spotlight: THE EAST END by Jason Allen
If only he could write as he saw things, maybe this place wouldn't be so bad, though each time he'd put pen to paper and tried to describe these solo hours at the ocean, or anything else, the words remained trapped behind locked doors deep inside his head. Sitting on his heels, he reached up and pressed the faint bruise below his right eye, recalling the fight last weekend with that kid from North Sea and how each of them had been so quick to throw punches…
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
I have just finished this fantastic book and I strongly recommend it not only as a great work of fiction but also for people who are looking for books about mental illness. This book impressed me on many levels. The language is witty, intelligent, and emotionally-charged. The charming, and adorable main characters are brought toContinue reading "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine"


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There is just something about Magnolia Little Gem.
With a fragrance to knock you out and large glossy green foliage with bronze underneath.
Magnolia Little Gem grows well in part shade to full sun.
It is suitable as a tub specimen for quite a few years.
For Photographers and Gardeners the flowers are spectacular and well worth photographing.
From the time the buds start to unfurl to when it is fully open.
I waited for the shade to settle on the flower before I photographed it.
But to my dismay as I gazed upon the only flower on my plant so far,
I found a bee waddling drunkenly upon the stamens.
Stamens lay in puddles upon the petals,
And I was so disappointed that I didn't have a perfect flower.
So what the heck, I photographed it anyway.
Sometimes good intentions have to make way for nature to take it's course,
In the garden.

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Ministry of Health and Prevention Organizes Let's Move Event as part of Ma'kom Program
As part of 'Ma'kom for an Active Lifestyle' program, the Ministry of Health and Prevention, MOHAP, organized an event under the theme Let's Move within the National Program for Promoting Physical Activity among Children which aims to encourage children to adopt healthy lifestyles.
The event was held in the presence of H.E. Dr. Hussein Abdel Rahman Al-Rand, Undersecretary of the Ministry's Health Assistant Sector, Health Centers and Clinics, Dr. Fadila Mohamed Sherif, Director of MOHAP's Health Education and Promotion Department, a number of MoHAP and SM employees, and big crowd of families and community members.
Al-Qarain Park in Sharjah hosted the event on 14 15 November from 4 10 pm and the activities included interactive dynamic games for children to encourage them to play and move, in addition to learning more about the heritage games.
Tips were provided for parents about the importance of mobility and play for their children for 60 minutes on a daily basis and how to split this time throughout the day according to WHO's recommendations.
Also, free interactive game gifts were handed out to children to motivate them to exercise games and indoor activities in an interesting and funny way.
Utilizing Innovation in Obesity Control
Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand pointed to the importance of concerted efforts to tackle obesity challenges through the integration of both federal and private sector levels, as well as mobilizing energy and exploiting innovation to eradicate obesity and its repercussions such as chronic diseases and its health, psychological, and economic burdens at all levels.
Al-Rand shed light on the outcomes of the national initiative for promoting awareness about healthy lifestyles, which will significantly contribute to building community capabilities to adopt healthy lifestyles, providing them with the necessary skills, and creating a health-supportive environment.
This would help curb the prevalence of non-communicable diseases through eating healthy food and physical activity, with the involvement of communities and civil society institutions in health promotion programs in cooperation with the partners from the public and private sectors.
Elevating Awareness about Obesity among Children
He said that these community events aim to enhance awareness about the fight against obesity among children, pursuant to the National Agenda indicators to reduce obesity rates among children from 14.4% to 12% by the year 2021.
Dr. Fadila Mohammed Sharif said: The event aims to boost physical activity among children in a funny and entertaining way and it falls within 'Ma'kom for an Active Lifestyle' program, which in turn embraces several specialized initiatives. These efforts aim to engage and empower community members to take serious steps towards improving their health status. Earlier in October, we launched a two-month STEPS for individuals over 18 years of age to stimulate them to adopt healthy lifestyles to protect them from diseases and motivate their positive energy.
While thanking the event supporters including Sharjah Municipality, Sanofi Group, Sketcher, Al Ain Water, and Lama Foundation, Sherif stressed MoHAP's keenness on implementing an action plan comprising all the concerned parties including families, representatives of educational facilities, health practitioners, and children in accordance with specific timeframes and assessment indicators to encourage all society segments to follow healthy lifestyles to deal with obesity challenge.
Source: Ministry of Health and Prevention. United Arab Emirates


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By Nancy Seubert
When I read Margaret Klump's column on global warming, I was reminded of an old friend of mine.
Konrad was born in Germany in 1901 to a large, Catholic family. His religious instruction mandated that he fast from all food from midnight until he received Holy Communion at Mass the following morning. To receive communion without fasting would be a mortal sin. Had the young boy died while in the state of mortal sin, without having had the sin expunged in confession, he would spend eternity in hell, he was told.
Konrad was my landlord while I was finishing my undergraduate studies in Chicago in the 1980s. By then, the church had modified the fast to one hour before receiving communion. But Konrad, holding tight to the instruction of his youth, kept the midnight fast.
"Young lady," he said to me, shaking his finger, "when I was a boy, if I take communion without fasting from midnight, I go to hell. Forever. Now they say you only need to fast one hour. But maybe later on they realize you need to fast from midnight. What if I die before then? I will go to hell forever. No, I fast from midnight. To be safe."
It is not likely that my old friend's decisions about fasting would have impacted anyone else. His was a personal choice based on his religious beliefs. I did not share Konrad's position about fasting, but I respected his focus on the long, ethical implications of his current actions. After he died, would he be in heaven forever, or hell? Paradise, or the fire that did not end? The stakes were high. And the moral criterion he used to guide his behavior was the religious education that so impressed him as a boy.
Konrad died well before the warnings of climate scientists began to break into our collective consciousness, and so he never considered this challenge. But unlike the mild pangs of hunger connected to his personal choice to fast, the consequences of the crisis facing us today are sweeping. The stakes are high. Responding wisely requires a healthy ethic, exercised not just for ourselves and our immediate families but for the global community and future generations.
Consider: Wildfires in Australia began four months ago and more than 100 fires are still burning. In the U.S., droughts in the Southwest, hurricanes in the North Atlantic, and flooding of coastal communities are increasing in frequency and intensity. Glacial geologists and climate scientists who predicted shifting rainfall patterns around the world, with wet areas getting wetter and dry areas growing drier, have tragically been proven correct. The "change" in global climate change has caused large-scale human migration and border stress due to extreme weather events, food scarcity and water wars.
Like many others, I believe that climate change is the defining ethical issue of our time. What should we do for the common good? And who will advise our response? Surrogates for industries that profit from practices that pump greenhouse gases into the atmosphere? Media that hype controversy to sell advertising? Information we learned as children?
My friend Konrad's question about fasting was answered for him a long time ago. The questions about climate change are far from over. It's a new year and a good time to learn more about climate change from peer-reviewed scientists who have studied the issue for decades. Book stores like the Book Nook or local library can recommend resources. Then, let's elect political leaders in November who are serious about addressing climate change.
Nancy Seubert of Monroe is a member of Stronger Together Huddle, a group that developed from the Women's March on Washington in 2016.


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1 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Welcome to the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance s (CSWA s) first Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing ( ) Annual Report, a yearly update on statistics and progress in grower and vintner adoption of sustainable practices. FROM GRAPES TO GLASS Through annual third-party audits, provides independent verification of stringent requirements that ensure key sustainability areas such as soil health, water and energy, habitat, human resources, etc. are addressed. Certified vineyards and wineries must also measure resources and performance and improve year after year. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IS KEY TO SUSTAINABILITY Continuous improvement is a core tenet of sustainability. All certified vineyards and wineries identify, prioritize and achieve practice improvements annually, which are verified during third-party audits. These enhancements help the vineyards and wineries improve while benefiting the broader community and long-term viability of the California wine industry. NEW WINE LOGO CSWA updated the program in 2017 to enable use of a new logo on wine labels. This logo signifies that wine was made in a winery with 85% or more of winegrapes from certified vineyards and of grapes from California.
2 BY THE NUMBERS 1,099 VINEYARDS 127 WINERIES GROWING RAPIDLY 130,375 ACRES 22 % +46 % increase in the number of vineyards in 2017 OF THE 602,000 TOTAL CALIFORNIA WINEGRAPE ACRES 22% ARE +20 % increase in the number of wineries in M 74 % CASES OF THE 286 MILLION WINE CASES PRODUCED IN CALIFORNIA 74% ARE MADE IN WINERIES SOLID WASTE SAFETY TRAININGS ENERGY AUDITS COVER CROPS EROSION CONTROL COMPOST ECO- TOURS SOIL HEALTH SOLAR WATER CONSERVATION EMPLOYEE EDUCATION REDUCED TILLAGE INSECTARIES GREEN TEAM COMMUNITY OUTREACH ZERO WASTE GOAL BIRD BOXES CARPOOLING DUST CONTROL PEST MONITORING HABITAT PROTECTION COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 2,500 Successfully completed action plans by vineyards and wineries in 2017, which increased their overall sustainability. Some examples of issues addressed in action plans in 2017 are listed on the left.
3 certified sustainable: annual report 2017 VINEYARDS The following 2017 data demonstrates the 1,099 vineyards commitment to sustainable practices, many of which go above and beyond minimum certification requirements. I TRULY BELIEVE GREAT WINES ARE GROWN IN THE VINEYARD. VINEYARDS DEMONSTRATE A COMMITMENT TO CARE FOR THE LAND AND PEOPLE THAT PROVIDE THE HIGH QUALITY GRAPES FOR THE WINES WE LOVE IN AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE MANNER. JIM COLLINS, E & J GALLO WINERY WATER EFFICIENCY developed comprehensive water management plans to optimize water use efficiency. 96% measured their water use using flow meters or other methods such as calculation based on duration. 88% used drip irrigation systems to deliver the optimum amount of water to each vine. monitored for pests as part of an Integrated Pest Management program to prevent and manage pests responsibly. PEST MANAGEMENT explored low risk alternatives before applying pesticides and established buffer zones to protect sensitive areas. 86% used cultural practices, such as cover crops and leaf removal, to naturally manage pests and reduce the need for pesticides. HEALTHY SOILS allowed vegetation to grow in the vineyard, used cover crops and/or composted to improve soil health and structure. 90% used plant tissue analysis results to help make nutrient application decisions. 66% reduced or eliminated tillage to lower the rate of organic matter breakdown and improve soil structure. ENERGY EFFICIENCY 88% reduced energy use through water pump improvements, which targeted the largest energy saving opportunity in the vineyard. 67% conducted an energy audit of the vineyard irrigation pump within the last five years. 56% tracked the fuel used and utilized practices and technologies to increase fuel efficiency.
4 STEWARDSHIP NEIGHBORS 94% vineyards created or maintained nesting habitat such as bird boxes or natural perches. 91% vineyards used practices such as cover crops to minimize or eliminate rainfall runoff, and added drainage systems on slopes if needed. 83% vineyards preserved or created vegetative buffer strips on banks of watercourses to protect water quality. 99% vineyards provided contact information and responded to community concerns to create meaningful relationships. 98% wineries understood how winery operations may have affected neighbors and community stakeholders. 66% wineries implemented a conservation strategy to reduce dust from roads to improve air quality. EMPLOYEES CONTRIBUTIONS 97% vineyards and wineries benchmarked compensation levels within the industry and/or by location to ensure competitiveness. 89% wineries and 74% of certified vineyards conducted safety audits and employee safety training meetings at least quarterly. 78% vineyards and 94% wineries encouraged employees to attend educational events to enhance their skills. 99% wineries and 91% vineyards volunteered or provided other contributions to enhance their local community. 95% wineries and 82% of certified vineyards enhanced the arts and culture in their community through financial contributions or volunteering. 74% vineyards and 82% wineries donated resources or volunteered to benefit the environment. OUR GUESTS, BOTH RETURNING AND NEW, APPRECIATE THAT SUSTAINABILITY IS ONE OF OUR CORE VALUES. WE STRIVE TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE AND THE PROCESS IS PRACTICAL AND SUPPORTIVE ON MULTIPLE LEVELS. CLAUDIO PONTE, PONTE WINERY COMMUNITY
5 certified sustainable: annual report 2017 WINERIES THE PROGRAM HELPS ME UNDERSTAND MY OPERATIONAL SHORTCOMINGS, AND OFFERS TOOLS TO CORRECT THOSE, SO THAT AT THE END OF THE DAY I AM A BETTER FARMER. DOMENICK BIANCO, HALL WINES The following 2017 data demonstrates the 127 wineries commitment to sustainable practices, many of which go above and beyond minimum certification requirements. WATER EFFICIENCY pre-cleaned their equipment and used high pressure/low volume nozzles to save water during cleaning. 92% measured total water use and monitored water use throughout the year as part of water conservation efforts. 81% reused winery water by applying it in the vineyards and/ or landscaping if permissible. 95% made energy efficiency improvements to refrigeration systems, which is the largest energy user in the winery. ENERGY EFFICIENCY 91% conducted an energy audit of their winery to save energy, control costs and increase profitability. 47% implemented a renewable energy system such as solar power and/ or received power from a third-party renewable power source. separated glass into recyclable glass and nonrecyclable lab glass, and disposed of nonrecyclable lab glass as solid waste. WASTE MANAGEMENT 81% conducted a solid waste audit within the last five years and monitored solid waste generation throughout the year. 65% composted pomace and lees onsite for use on vineyards or landscaping. 98% included environmental considerations in purchasing decisions, and undertook research into alternative materials and products. SUPPLY CHAIN 93% reused packaging material from suppliers at the winery, such as cardboard boxes. 90% asked service providers about their environmental practices and included environmental consideration requirements for procured services.
6 certified sustainable: annual report 2017 MEETS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS A GUIDE TO THE LOGOS SCS Global Services a leader in third-party environmental, sustainability and food quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development issued the following assurance statement: has undergone a robust third-party assessment of its standard development process and assurance program by SCS Global Services, and has successfully demonstrated overall compliance with the requirements of an assessment framework based on the requirements of internationally recognized standards and assurance systems, including ISO/ IEC Guide 59:1994, ISO/IEC 17065:2012, and ISEAL Credibility Principles. GET INVOLVED This logo indicates wine is made in a winery with grapes from California certified vineyards. CHOOSE CALIFORNIA WINES By choosing California wines, you are supporting an industry dedicated to environmental stewardship and socially equitable business practices. PLAN A TOUR Plan a tour of wine country by using our interactive map. BECOME AN AMBASSADOR! Learn more about sustainability and take our free one-hour online certificate course for wine lovers and wine professionals. LEARN MORE ABOUT View a detailed description of what it takes for vineyards, wineries and wine to be. These logos indicate that the Vineyard, Winery, or Vineyard & Winery are. vineyard winery Learn more on how to get involved by visiting Learn more about program requirements and adoption of practices by visiting vineyard & winery CSWA IS CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH! CSWA is a nonprofit organization that has been promoting the benefits of sustainable winegrowing practices, enlisting industry commitment, and assisting in implementation of the Sustainable Winegrowing Program for the past 15 years. CSWA administers. CALIFORNIA WINEGROWING ALLIANCE 425 MARKET STREET, SUITE 1000 SAN FRANCISCO, CA WINEGROWING.ORG Designed by Arnaud Ghelfi, starno.com
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According to analysts, three factors will come into effect on the oil market in the second half of 2019. They will determine the demand for black gold, experts believe. Previously, growth drivers were US sanctions against Iran's oil sector, rising tensions in the Persian Gulf and the threat of recession in the global economy. Now, market participants should pay attention to something else.
1) Trade relations of the United States and China
Experts consider the current progress in the negotiations of the two superpowers as the main driver of oil prices. He has a significant impact on the mood and market prospects, experts believe. They believe that even a small hint at improving or worsening trade relations between the United States and China can change the direction of oil prices. At the same time, analysts believe that one should not hope for an early resolution of the conflict. However, the results of the negotiations will become the most important factors to determine global economic sentiment and forecast demand for raw materials. In the event of a settlement of the trade conflict in 2019, we should expect an increase in the cost of black gold. Rising oil prices will be a positive sign for the global economy and energy demand, experts believe.
2) Worldwide oil production and US exports
After analyzing the recent information from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), experts recognized the US petroleum industry as the second main driver of commodity prices. According to the EIA report on June 27, America achieved record oil exports of 9.4 million barrels per day and a decrease in reserves by 12.8 million barrels. The United States continues to actively produce oil and if their reserves start rising again, prices will decline. The US authorities are perplexed by improving the oil infrastructure, including the pipeline network. This will help minimize the cost of pumping large volumes of oil to refineries and export terminals. According to the EIA report, the Achilles heel of the US oil industry is only a relatively weak refinery load. This indicator is very important for market players attention should be paid to it in the second half of 2019. If US refineries do not operate at full capacity, this means that either they are expecting a reduction in the demand for fuel or lacking in certain grades of oil required for production at affordable prices.
3) OPEC and independent oil producers
The third vector, which sets the direction for the oil market in the next six months, experts consider the actions of OPEC +. Early next week, July 1-2, a meeting of the countries of the cartel is expected. According to its results, it will be clear what to expect from the world's largest oil producers in the second half of the year. The US sanctions against Venezuela and Iran have reduced the total production of OPEC by several times. However, the further development of the situation depends on other major oil producers, such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Saudi Arabia still produces less than its quota, but is able to increase production in the second half of 2019. Aramco, the national oil company, recently agreed to supply a significant amount of raw materials to South Korean refineries. She also plans to expand her activities in India. If the kingdom increases production and exports to ensure these consumers, oil prices may fall, analysts say. Also, Iraq continues to exceed its quota and seeks to increase oil production. Experts recommend market participants to closely monitor production in Iraq. Baghdad will use any opportunity to increase production and export regardless of any decision of the cartel countries.
With regard to Russia, the situation is much more favorable: the country is ready to roll over the current deal. The reason for this was also the recent incident with the pumping of dirty oil through the Druzhba pipeline. In this regard, the Russian Federation had to significantly reduce its own production. However, as soon as Russia settles this issue, it will look for any ways to increase production, even bypassing the OPEC + transaction. The growth of oil production in the Russian Federation is able to put pressure on prices in the second half of 2019, experts reminded.
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Susceptibility of Melanoplus sanguinipes (Orthoptera: Acrididae) nymphs to Steinernema carpocapsae and S. scapterisci (nematoda: Steinernematidae)
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Article:Mee,S. (2014). Is Distance Education the Answer to Nursing Shortage? OpenJournal of Nursing4, pp 158-162. Available athttp://file.scirp.org/pdf/OJN_2014030411320300.pdf
Accordingto Maclean, et al. (2013), nursing outcomes are largely influenced bythe workforce that is available to meet the increased demand forprimary care services. The article by Mee (2014) addresses the issueof nurses' shortage, which has had negative impacts on theprofession. The purpose of the study was to establish theeffectiveness of distance education in nurses' training whencompared to the conventional campus-based education. In the recentpast, there has been a preference for distance learning in differentprofessions. Although it has its challenges, there are many benefitsassociated with it, and thus, the increased demand (Bozkurt, 2015).
Inthe introduction, Mee (2014) identified the significance of distanceeducation in the nursing profession. The growing diversity oflearners has resulted in a necessity to adopt learning methods thatincorporate a variety of needs. For example, the expanding demand forvirtual learning has led to the extension of distance education.Although the author mentions that it results in new learningopportunities, the assertion is not substantiated or supported byevidence. Nonetheless, the purpose of the study and its significancein the profession is clearly stated. It uses quantitative learningoutcomes to compare learning in distance education and traditionalclassroom (Mee, 2014).
Theauthor gives a brief background of the topic. The section focuses onthe statistics related to the increased demand for registered nursesin the country. It also mentions the major causes of the current andanticipated staff shortages such a "the impact of the affordablecare act, the aging of the nursing workforce and the increased lifeexpectancy for the population of baby boomers" (Mee, 2014). Thenext aspect addressed in the background section is the need toaddress the identified challenges and some of the comments andrecommendations related to nursing education. For example, the callfor expansion of the existing learning programs, and eliminatedgeographical barriers has been discussed (Mee, 2014). However, theauthor omits a literature review. A literature review is a criticalpart of a scientific research paper. It links the current knowledgeto the research question or hypothesis and authenticates the findingof the inquiry by creating a rapport and emphasizes the focus article(Parahoo, 2014).
Inthe methodology, the author discusses various aspects, which includethe study design, hypothesis, participants and the measures. Thedesign of the research is descriptive, which compared the learningoutcomes among nursing students in their first year of study. Theindependent valuables are the modes of learning (campus based ondistance learning). The dependent variables are the course outcomeswhich include "individual class participation and discussiongrades, midterm exam grades and final exams grade" (Mee, 2014). Thehypothesis of the study is that there are no variations incampus-based and distance nursing students when their learningoutcomes are compared (Mee, 2014). Another important aspect of themethodology discussed in the article is the participants. Thissection presents the characteristics of the subjects in the study,but the selection criterion is not adequately outlined. This isfollowed by a brief description of how the study was conducted. Themeasures included the evaluation of various valuables and how thedata was corrected. It is, therefore, an original study (Mee, 2014).
Thearticle states that SPSS 20 was the primary data analysis tool. Someof the descriptive statistics used include t-test and correlations.However, the details of how the data was analyzed are omitted.Similarly, the findings of the article are briefly discussed. Theyare consistent with the hypothesis since no significant difference inlearning outcomes was observed when the two groups of learners werecompared. Again, the analysis of the findings was very limited sinceonly a summary of the final data was provided (Mee, 2014).Nonetheless, they are supported by conclusions from other studies (Duet al., 2013).
Thearticle concludes that distance education in nursing can play asignificant role in countering the increased demand for nurses andother health care workers.It can also effectively deal with therising demand for more flexible learning opportunities (Mee, 2014).However, the author does not recognize the inherent challenges thatare associated with it. For example, the article does not identifythe regulatory gaps and overall quality of the programs that havebeen addressed by other studies (Lowery & Spector, 2014). Towards the end, the implications of the study and recommendationsfor future research are outlined.
Iwould use this paper in my practice. This is because it seeks toaddress a legitimate challenge that faces the nursing profession. Theincreased demand for registered nurses has resulted in a hugestaffing puzzle. The problem is also evident in other health careprofessions due to recent changes in the health care system (Mancino,2013). Distance learning can enhance the accessibility of nursingeducation and thus increase the number of students joining theprofession. Consequently, this is an important area of study thatneeds to be considered adequately in the future. The article hasseveral weaknesses. For example, the author does not provide aliterature review and gives inadequate details on the findings of thestudy. This can negatively affect its authority as well asauthenticity of the conclusion.
Bozkurt,A. et al. (2015). Trends in Distance Education Research: A ContentAnalysis of Journals 2009-2013. InternationalReview of Research in Open and Distributed Learning,16(1), 330-363.
Du,S., Liu, Z., Liu, S., Yin, H., Xu, G., Zhang, H., & Wang, A.(2013). Web-based distance learning for nurse education: A systematicreview. InternationalNursing Review,60(2), 167–177.
Lowery,B. & Spector, N. (2014). Regulatory Implications andRecommendations for Distance Education in Prelicensure NursingPrograms. Journalof Nursing Regulation,5(3), pp 24-34.
MacLean,L. et al. (2014). Scale, Causes, and Implications of the Primary CareNursing Shortage. AnnualReview of Public Health,34, pp 443-457.
Mancino,D. (2013). Recalculating: The "Nursing Shortage" Needs NewDirection. Dean`snotes,34(3), pp 1-4.
Mee,S. (2014). Is Distance Education the Answer to Nursing Shortage? OpenJournal of Nursing4, pp 158-162.
Parahoo,K. (2014). NursingResearch: Principles, Process and Issues.New York: Palgrave Macmillan.


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I sometimes use nature scenes or other related images in the space above, but today I wanted to do something different. It's a photo of me, and it's probably large enough to where you can look into my eyes. I invite you to look into my soul, and if you were with me in person, I, too, would look into yours. To get to know you better. To listen to what you have to say more intently. To understand you more deeply.
For some reason, this morning at the gym after I did my two-mile jog, I decided to hang around a while to people-watch. (I like being at the gym for motivation – being surrounded by like-minded people is motivating because I absorb some of their energy!) I normally get in and out, though, and avoid eye contact because, well, I don't know why. That's when I decided to try an experiment.
I wanted to see what would happen if I could engage complete strangers with eye contact. Not the flirtatious type, not the stalking-crazy type, but simply a warm glance and smile telling the other person that I'm happy today and I'd like to share some of the light I'm feeling.
I'm sorry to report that very few, if anyone, looked back at me. People looked down, or around, or found something to fidget with when we passed each other. I noticed that it is only when you're cornered by a door jam or a water fountain that there's a reason to break the separateness. A reason to establish some form of communication.
It made me sad. It made me think about why I have spent all these years avoiding eye contact with people. Why do we walk around separating ourselves from everyone else? To somehow protect ourselves from getting too close? So we don't give people the "wrong" idea? To not seem weird? Why have we trained ourselves that it's expected to withhold a kind smile which would otherwise lift someone's spirit and thereby lift our own?
I've decided today that I'm not doing that anymore. I am now going to walk around with my head lifted, and engage strangers with my eyes and my smile.
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A modern stone-built end of terrace property set in the grounds of Beadnell House in the heart of this lovely coastal village of Beadnell. Just minutes' walk from the beach and close to pubs and eateries, this cottage sleeps 6 people and accepts pets. The property has a ground floor bedroom and shower room making it ideal for those with some limited mobility. It is extremely well equipped, furnished and comfortable - an ideal holiday cottage for a group, couples or family.
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- Enter through the front door directly into the kitchen
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- Master bedroom (kingsize sleigh bed) with TV and DVD
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- Towels (hand & bath sheet per person)
- Kitchen towel,
- Tea-towel
- Oven glove
- Electricity
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water
- Cot on request (please provide your own cot linen and towels)
- Stair gate
- Baby mat and bath rubber chair
- High chair on request
- Welcome Pack
- K9 welcome pack if you have booked your dog
- Dedicated parking for 2 cars
- Wi-fi
What can be arranged
What can be arranged - some charges may apply:
- Well behaved dogs welcome (up to 2) @ £25.00 per dog per week or part thereof
- Dog Bed
- Dog Duvet
- Dog crate medium or large
- Dog bed
- Beach towels
Children's Facilities
- Travel cot and high chair on request
- Stair gate
- Toys, games, books, DVD's
- Wi-fi
- enclosed courtyard garden
- Just a few minutes walk to the beach.
Bringing your pet
St. Ebba's Peep is a Northumberland holiday cottage which welcomes well behaved dogs (up to 2) @ £25.00 per dog per week or part thereof. When you book you will be asked to provide some information about your pet which will aide the owner in ensuring that the property is set up to welcome them.
A K9 welcome pack is provided.
A bit of K9 etiquette should be observed during your stay:-
- Your pet should not be left in the property unattended (unless crated - crates can be hired)
- Your pet should not be allowed in the bedrooms or on furniture
- On booking for your pet, you are confirming that it is fully up to date on its flea treatment.
The following can be hired:
- Dog duvet
- Plastic dog bed
- Dog crate medium
- Dog crate large
Special Notes & Conditions
Notes and Conditions:
- Dogs are welcome - charge £25.00 per week or part thereof.
- Friday changeover
- Sleeps 6
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 pets allowed
- Garden/courtyard
- WiFi internet
- Bath
- Shower
- Bed linen provided
- Towels provided
- Highchair available
- Travel cot available
- Central heating
- Enclosed garden or courtyard
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Freezer
- Private parking available
- 0.25 mile from a beach
- 0.25 mile from a pub
- No smoking
Fantastic cottage which is beautifully presented and furnished and we couldn't have asked for more for our needs (1 toddler plus 2 dogs). Great location in the historic part of the village next to one of the pubs and local café and only minutes from a fabulous beach. Happy to recommend this property and will be back ourselves. - 8th March 2017
Well equipped, cosy - 23rd October 2016
Generally very good, nice welcome pack, dedicated parking spaces, well equipped - even perhaps too much kitchen stuff leaving not enough space to store own food. Comfortable lounge and beds. More hooks to hang wet coats would have been useful for our rather wet week. It should be made clear that while there is Wi-Fi you have to pay for it, which seemed a bit mean and should have been included in the price. The BT-Fon is a very annoying system requiring frequent re-logins. The double bedroom were excellent except that the master bedroom upstairs had inadequate curtains and blind so that the room was never dark especially in June. The light from the neighbouring Craster Arms was on all night. Blackout curtains and blind should be fitted as a priority. Would recommend as always that the owners actually live in the property for a few days as they would then appreciate that a few improvements would made a huge difference. We would certainly consider spending time here again in future although it is a bit expensive given that this was not high season. - 24th June 2016
A fabulous location in the heart of the old village. 5 minutes to the beach and a well stocked corner shop, next door to the pub and church. We were new to this area, and loved every minute of our stay. Great food, lots to do and very kind weather. Highlight was watching the shooting stars on the beach late one night. Property itself comfortable with plenty of space for six. Kids' bedrooms thoughtfully provided with toys and books. Other two rooms had enormous beds. We enjoyed using the BBQ one evening. - 19th August 2015
Excellent property in good location. Our trip was 3 couples of good friends. This property really does sleep 6 adults. The twin room although containing some childrens games etc is spacious and the beds are full size. Kitchen/dinning area well equipped and comfortable for sociable evening meals. Lounge area also comfortable for 6 adults. Wi-fi a bit unpredictable but we had gone to see the Eclipse not to work on line! Great pub/restaurant very close by The Craster Arms. Could be an added bonus if Stay Northumbria gave a discount voucher for the Craster Arms which we have enjoyed with another rental company. Overall an excellent warm comfortable cottage which we will use again. Would recommend both the cottage and Stay Northumbria to others. - 26th March 2015
The house lived up to expectations. It was extremely well equipped. The rooms were bright and airy. The beds comfortable. There was everything you could ever want in the kitchen. The water was lovely and hot for baths and showers. It provided all we needed for 4 adults, two children and two dogs. They loved the freedom of the back yard. The children enjoyed the dvds. All in all it was one of the best places we have ever stayed. Even the weather behaved itself. - 5th August 2014
Excellent property in beautiful village location. Very comfortable and all facilities a family needs. Close to good pubs and restaurants. Dogs made very welcome. - 25th April 2014
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Access Statement
Access Statement
St Ebba's Peep
Beadnell House Court
Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station. Alnmouth – 15 miles / Berwick Upon
Tweed 20 miles
State whether an accessible taxi service is available. Nearest taxi firm is in Belford – 5
miles away
Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of bus
stop from property, route no.
Newcastle to Berwick 501/505 will
stop at the bus stop approx. 500m
Do you offer a collection service? No
Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property Gravel
State whether you have information about local services for disabled people
e.g. equipment hire, wheelchair repairs, and Shop mobility.
Wifi available at the property to view
information on internet
Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or
state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered.
Local store in Beadnell
Asda and Tesco will deliver
State whether parking is available on site or nearby and give the number of
spaces available and distance to the property entrance.
Designated parking for 2 cars in the
courtyard beside the front door.
Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance Gravel and paved surface
Describe any lighting in the car parking area and en-route from the car park
to the property entrance.
Outside lighting at the property
Entrance to Property
How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? No steps and no handrail
Describe any ramp available at the entrance - are there handrails on one or
both sides of the ramp? State if no level access is provided.
What is the clear door opening width? (Please take into account any obstacles that may reduce the size of the opening.)
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided
e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Ceiling light
Describe the floor surface. Rough matting and wood flooring
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St Ebba's Peep
Beadnell House Court
Halls, stairs, landings, passageways
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided
e.g. ceiling spotlights.
Evenly lit with ceiling lights
How wide are the passageways? Minimum width for wheelchairs/Zimmer
frame/pushchair is 750mm x 800mm preferred.
Describe the floor surfaces e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile). Carpet
Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s).
dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many
3 steps then a right turn with 10
more steps and a handrail on the
righthand side
Sitting Room / Lounge
Describe where the sitting room is situated and how you access it i.e. is there
level access, ramps(s) or step(s). If steps, how many?
Level access, 1st room off passageway
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 750mm
Describe the layout within the sitting room/lounge. Is it level or are there
steps? Are there large spaces between furniture, what type of seating and
tables are there e.g. high/low tables, couches, and easy chairs?
3 seater settee and 2 seater settee,
single chair and coffee table
Is the furniture moveable? Yes
Where there are TVs are subtitles/audio description available? Yes
Describe how well/evenly lit the area is and what type of lighting is provided. Well and evenly lit. Ceiling lights and
2 standing lamps
Describe the floor surface. Carpet
Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it i.e. is there level access ramp(s) or step(s).
Level access, first room through front
What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? 850mm front door
750mm all internal doors
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Access Statement
St Ebba's Peep
Beadnell House Court
State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a
drop down or side-opening door?
Integrated cooker and hob with drop
down door 450mm
How high is the work surface/food preparation area? 900mm
State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer. Highest shelf in the fridge 1.75m
Lowest draw floor level in the freezer
Describe any places to eat e.g. is there a table and chairs in the kitchen?
What is the clear height underneath the table? Describe the type of chairs,
with/without arms?
Kitchen table 720mm
6 upright chairs with no arms
State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can
these be moved to lower level cupboards on request?
Bottom shelf of wall unit 300mm
On request items can be placed in
base units
Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap. Mixer lever taps
List any aids that can assist people e.g. cordless kettle revolving 360 degrees.
Cordless kettle
Describe how well/evenly lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided.
Well lit with ceiling lights
Describe the floor surface e.g. tile/wood/rugs/carpet (thick/short pile). Wood floor
Bedrooms And Sleeping Areas
Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? If yes, how many? Yes Bedroom 1 is SKD with adjacent
shower room
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 750mm
Can furniture be moved around or removed? No
What bed combinations are there e.g. twin, double, zip-linked? Master bedroom has KS sleigh bed
Bedroom 3 has twin beds
How wide is the space next to the bed (s)? (For wheelchair user to transfer
onto bed.
Bedroom 1 x cm
Bedroom 2 x cm
Bedroom 3 x cm
What is the height of the bed(s) to the top of the mattress? What is the
height of the clear space under the bed (if any)?
Bedroom 1 x cm
Bedroom 2 x cm
Bedroom 3 x cm
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Access Statement
St Ebba's Peep
Beadnell House Court
Describe how well/evenly lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided;
Well and evenly lit, ceiling lights and
bedside lamps
Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted? Wardrobes and drawers are available
Rails cannot be adjusted
Describe the floor surface(s) Medium pile carpets
Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided.
Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions
available on how to use it?
List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. ?????????
Bathrooms, Shower-Rooms And Toilets
Is there level access from the bedroom to the en-suite or shared facilities Yes
What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? 750mm
Describe the shower - is it separate or over the bath? Level entry with no
raised lip?
Ground floor has shower room with
walk in shower
Family bathroom on 1st floor has
bath with shower over
What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? 430mm
What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the
sink i.e. no pedestal?
What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever. Lever
Give details of what support/grab rails are fitted. None
How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used e.g. ceiling lights,
fluorescent tube shaving light;
Well lit, ceiling light and fluorescent
tube shaving light
Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What
is the colour scheme for these?
Wood effect tiled floor with white
wall tiles and white towels
Describe the floor surface(s). Wood effect floor tiles
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Access Statement
St Ebba's Peep
Beadnell House Court
Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn. Patio, lawn and gravel
State whether these areas are flat/undulating, stepped (details) etc. Give
details of what seating is available.
Steps out of French doors to graveled area.
Can be accessed by side gate with
no steps
Garden furniture ?????
What is the width of footpaths? N/A
Describe the surface of the footpaths. Gravel
Additional Information
Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above.
State if you welcome assistance dogs. What facilities are offered to assistance dogs e.g. run area, water bowls?
Dog are welcome at the property
Water bowl provided
What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile
phone reception?
Wifi available at the property


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Fast & Furious announce Crossroads videogame
Fast and Furious Crossroads will hit current-generation consoles by May 2020 (in time for the next movie) and will star franchise stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrone Gibson.
The studio behind Project Cars is developing the game.
Announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows, the game will revolve around vehicular-based heists – much in the same way the films do. The game will be available the same month that the ninth F&F film hits cinemas in the US.
As well as previous stars such as Diesel and Rodriguez, the game has also recruited Sonequa Martin-Green from Star Trek: Discovery as well as Asia Kate Dillon from John Wick: Chapter 3.
Players can expect a typical Fast and Furious storyline – as per the trailer below - and a multiplayer mode that will be revealed over time.
Developer Slightly Mad Studios partnered up with Universal Studios for a six-year partnership to produce games around its bigger film franchises. The studio previously worked on the likes of Need for Speed Shift, as well as Project Cars.


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Inside the battle over tourism's Covid relief funding
Small business looks set to be collateral damage as the state and AfriForum head to court again over BEE exclusions
The department of tourism, minority advocacy group AfriForum and trade union Solidarity look set for another monumental tussle over the state's BEE rules and the department's R200m Covid-19 relief fund.
In the meantime, small enterprises — BEE compliant or not — that have applied for relief have to wait for any financial help as the three parties slug it out.
Last week, high court judge Jody Kollapen handed down judgment affirming the department's right to use BEE as a criterion in awarding relief.
But AfriForum isn't taking it lying down.
"We don't believe that in a society that advocates for human rights, where people in all communities are suffering, including business owners and employees, you can impose empowerment credentials on those that receive relief," says CEO Kallie Kriel.
After the decision, AfriForum and Solidarity launched an application to approach the Constitutional Court directly, just as the department gears up to forge ahead with processing applications and disbursing funds.
The court at the time of publication had not yet decided whether it would hear the matter.
"There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the fund is an emergency relief for businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. With that in mind, we do not see anything that AfriForum and Solidarity can bring to court that will adversely affect this noble intention. As a result of the delay, the department will only be able to make first payments to qualifying SMMEs next week," says department of tourism spokesperson Blessing Manale.
The issue exploded last month when small business development minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni did an about-turn at a presentation in parliament in April, and stated that BEE would be used as a criterion by the government in determining relief. This appeared to be contrary to her earlier statements.
Department of tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane then confirmed that BEE would be used as a criterion after the launch of the R200m tourism relief fund.
The fund is designed to help small, micro and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector weather the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic by providing a once-off grant to a maximum of R50,000.
As a sign of the acuteness of the pain being felt in the sector, Manale confirmed that as at May 5, the department had received 11,000 applications, 5,400 of which were complete.
The applications represent "a fair geographic spread and the diversity of tourism product owners requiring relief", says Manale.
Based on just the completed applications received, and assuming a maximum grant at the upper limit, the relief fund is already comfortably exhausted.
Is the hysteria justified?
Kollapen examined the scoring system in her judgment, which determines a score out of 100.
The first 25 points relate to formal and regulatory matters such as company registration, tax registration and Unemployment Insurance Fund contributions, which determine whether the entity concerned has been compliant with basic company regulations.
The second and largest category scores entities based on "functionality" and allocates a weighting of 55 points out of the available 100. This does not include race but rather matters such as business profile, annual financial statements, bank statements and other proof supporting how the pandemic has affected the business.
It appears to be far more discretionary than the conditions provided in the first segment.
Finally, BEE criteria are applied for a maximum of 20 points.
According to Kollapen's interpretation of the scoring, "the differential between a wholly white-owned versus a wholly black-owned business in terms of points on the scoring criteria could be anything from eight points at the maximum to two points at the minimum".
While not insignificant, the question whether race should be included at all is at the heart of AfriForum and Solidarity's attempt to have the decision overturned in the highest court of the land.
Kollapen's view was that the relief fund was an extension of existing regulations and "was taken in support of and as part of broader government policy, both in relation to providing support for those impacted upon by Covid[-19] as well as the government's overall empowerment objectives."
Says Kriel: "We disagree with the judgment. Our view is that section 9(2) of the constitution allows for discrimination to correct past injustices, but ... it's unconstitutional that the rights of minorities are subordinate in these types of situations."
Manale says the department will go ahead as planned in disbursing the funds after the high court ruled in its favour, and that protracted litigation should not negatively affect all the potential beneficiaries.
"Our focus at this point is on getting the money to the deserving and qualifying applicants. We are, however, ready to defend our policies, because we believe they are fair and just and aimed [at] creating [a] more socially and economically just society."
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Hotel Sand River Ishigakijima <Ishigakijima>
3.0 out of 5.0
Best-suited for consecutive stay, this hotel offers clean rooms with hardwood floor and complete with washer and dryer so that you can wash clothes at your disposal.
All rooms those match to your conditions are fully booked.Please search again to see what we can offer instead.
Hotel Facilities
- tea lounge
- non-smoking rooms
Room Facilities
- Internet (WiFi)
- refrigerator
- hair dryer
- desk lamp
- toilet with washlet
- body soap
- shampoo
- hair conditioner
- toothbrush
- razor
- brush
- towels
- bath towel
- pajamas
- slippers
- electric kettle (available to borrow)
- microwave oven (in some rooms, reservation required)
- kitchenette (in some rooms, reservation required)
15:00 ~ 21:00
Closest station:
30 minutes by car from Ishigaki airport
547-1, Tonoshiro, Ishigaki City, Okinawa 904-0004, Japan
Phone number:
Fax number:
7 Cars
Accepted credit cards:
Cancellation policy
Should you cancel your booking, a cancellation fee will be charged to you according to the date (Japan Standard Time) the booking changes and cancellation request are accepted.*Special cancellation policies may apply to certain dates and accommodation plans.Please confirm the cancellation policy on the booking step pages before completing your reservation.
- No-show
- 100%
- On the date of arrival
- 80%
- One day prior to arrival
- 20%
Places to eat
- Breakfast
- room
- Dinner
- room
- Western-style toilet in all guest rooms
- sea-bathing
- fishing
- ocean fishing
- canoeing
- diving
- paragliding
- cycling
- hiking
- mountain-climbing


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Another outing with the Doctor: our first visit to Wildcat (@skiwildcat).
This is an old-school New England mountain that skis bigger than it looks. While they had only one lift running, lines were no issue — the big perk of weekday skiing.
Conditions were excellent for early December: there was a decent amount of soft, powdery snow on the majority un-groomed runs.
After exploring most of the mountain over the course of the morning, we had left one major trail unexplored: Upper Wildcat. Since getting to it requires a bit of uphill travel, the Doctor (who rides a board) opted out of the trial run. We made tentative plans to meet mid-mountain if that proved possible, or, if not, at the lodge, for an early lunch. Upper Wildcat was worth the work getting to: tons of soft bumps and plenty of width to roam.
At what felt like halfway down the mountain, I spied a small trail cutting back towards the center and set out on it aiming to rendezvous with the Doctor. I'm pretty sure the trail was the unnamed transverse at the bottom of this picture:
On the mountain, it has a very official looking sign and a name (cat-themed, of course) that I can't recall. It looked like just the ticket… But after the first few dozen yards, it got narrower. And narrower. And (yes) narrower. It narrowed to the width of a pair of skis. Then it called for some uphill effort. And then it came to a five-foot drop. I popped off the skis, slid down, and marched on. I then came to a three or four foot ledge that had to be climbed, beyond which Catapult could be seen. At this point, I was sweating.
The trail (what there was of it) split and, to avoid another climb, took what looked like the more direct path out, only to find a brook babbling over a granite slab between me and Catapult.
So, uphill after all, to get above the stream. After a final push through the trees I made it out, got the skis back on, and, winded, headed down to meet the Doctor for lunch. "In lodge" said his text, which got to my phone ten minutes after we reunited. That much I'd guessed.