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Brooke Nichol
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BROOKE NICHOL is a Registered Nurse and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist whose experience includes several years as Allergan Medical Institute Trainer , and working with Beverly Hills top cosmetic surgeons. Developing a passion for the aesthetic field, the native Southerner extensively trained with the best of the best and specializes in liquid facelifts. Brooke believes in putting safety and comfort first, and she warmly and patiently educates clients on their procedures to set them at ease. Her expertise includes Blunt Tip Micro-cannulas, liquid face lifts, tear troughs, Botox, brow lifts, mid-face rejuvenation and lip enhancement, and she actively seeks out the latest technologies and therapies to provide the most effective treatments. "My motto is, 'You have to look good, to feel good, to do good','' says Brooke. "If I can help people do better in this world, I am accomplishing my purpose."
After training in critical care at Mississippi Baptist Hospital in 2001, Brooke launched into an ICU travel assignment at Providence of St. Joseph Hospital in Los Angeles. Over the next few years, Brooke accepted the challenge of working in intensive care units and emergency rooms throughout Southern California, and these high-pressure situations helped her develop a steady composure and a warm personal rapport. Brooke's skills attracted the interest of celebrity surgeon Dr. Garth Fisher, who recruited Brooke to become his operating room nurse in 2004. Three years later, Brooke expanded her career as an aesthetic injection authority for Dr. Fisher and another famed surgeon, Dr. Gary Motykie.
Brooke took her advanced technique to the Lone Star State in 2012 making a new home in Austin, TX with her handsome husband, Jason and their two wonderful kids, Miller and Knox.
Saving Face has been a dream come true for Brooke. Partnering with Board Certified Plastic surgeon, Dr. Rocco Piazza, paved the way for this boutique injectable lounge to open. It is not about the numbers for Brooke; it is about the artistry involved and building personal relationships based on connection, comfort and trust that only enhance once the results set in.
Victoria Hunter
VICTORIA HUNTER is a professional motivated by the belief that while beauty radiates from inner vitality and wellness, we can also benefit from the science and technology available today. She is a Registered Nurse of 20 years, and a Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist whose extensive training and education includes years of aesthetic injections since 2010. Her focused attention to detail lends itself to the artistry of fillers and neuromodulators, and she injects the entire suite of Allergan, Galderma, Merz, and Prollenium products on the market today to help her clients attain and maintain a natural and youthful appearance. Victoria is a PACE Clinical Educator for Prollenium, teaching other professionals how to safely and effectively inject the product line. She pursues continuing education to stay on the pulse of the industry and is deeply committed to providing the best possible aesthetic advice and treatment available today.
Victoria earned a Bachelor's Degree from UF in Journalism and, much to her parents chagrin, did nothing with it. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Masters in Nursing at UT-Austin, graduating Summa Cum Laude at both. She has studied and practiced healing arts since 1995 and is attuned to the link between body, mind, and spirit. She is delighted to practice alongside Brooke and Lisa in an environment of connection, trust, expertise, and service. She lives in Austin with her main squeeze and their beautiful daughter, and is consciously working everyday to live her highest purpose and show up in loving kindness. "Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul." – Phish
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Board Certified Adult – Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Texas Board of Registered Nurses Dermasculpt Blunt Tipped Cannulas Certified Aesthetic Consultant Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator Botox and Filler Aesthetic Certifications for Advanced Practice Nurse
Master Injector Training:
Dr. Stephen Mulholland, MD – Toronto, Canada Dr. Daniel Leeman – Austin, TX Brooke Nichol R.N., CANS – Austin, TX Dr. N.D. Moscoe – Austin, TX Kelly Wala RN, BSN – Austin, TX
Leslie Fletcher R.N. – Torrance, CA Dr. Mauricio De Maio – Austin, TX Dr. Steven Dayan – Chicago, IL Dr. Patrick Bitter – Los Gatos, CA Carolyn Craft R.N. – Dallas, TX George Baxter-Holder ARNP, DNP, CANS – Bellevue, WA
Lisa Vasquez
LISA VASQUEZ is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who is trained in Advanced Aesthetics. Lisa is Certified in Neuromodulators, Injectable Dermal Fillers, and Ultherapy Ultrasound Laser by Merz. She has 6 years of experience serving as a Nurse Practitioner. Lisa received her Bachelors in Nursing at Hawaii Pacific University in 2004 where she trained in Trauma and Critical Care. She then received her Masters at the University of Texas in 2009 where she trained in Family Practice and Pediatric Critical Care. In 2012 she obtained Surgical First Assist training in multiple fields of surgery. She then trained and assisted in Neurosurgery as a Nurse Practitioner. She is trained in women's health, weight loss and hormone replacement therapy.
Lisa is certified in Botox and Filler Aesthetics. As a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner she is able to perform Aesthetic Health Assessments that improve quality of care. Aesthetic Health Assessments identify potential risks and provide information that may improve patient outcomes. Lisa works closely with Brooke Nichol, Victoria Hunter, and Rocco C. Piazza, MD to provide continuity of care in order to determine goals and procedures that are most appropriate for you.
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Texas Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Texas Board of Registered Nurses Dermasculpt Blunt Tipped Cannulas Botox and Filler Aesthetics Certification for Advanced Practice Nurse Certified Aesthetic Consultant Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator
Rocco C. Piazza
Dr. Rocco Piazzais the founder of The Piazza Center, which focuses on a comprehensive approach to plastic surgery creating quality patient experiences and delivering the highest quality results in a partnership for life. He believes in creating a relationship with his patients based on trust. His unique ability is deeply connecting in a trusting and meaningful manner, visualizing untapped potential, building confidence and inspiring action in order to achieve exceptional outcomes. Earning trust and helping his patients achieve their long-term goals is his greatest satisfaction. Voted as one of the Top Cosmetic Surgeons in Austin, he is a Diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Piazza received his Doctorate of Medicine from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He then proceeded to Grand Rapids, Michigan where he completed his surgical residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center. Dr. Piazza trained under 20 board-certified plastic surgeons, including the world-renowned breast surgeon Dr. Dennis C. Hammond. This diverse training experience gave him wide exposure to many different surgical techniques in facial aesthetics, trauma reconstruction, breast and body contouring, and the latest advances in non-surgical facial rejuvenation. He is a member of AOA, Phi Beta Kappa and has written peer-reviewed articles published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal (PRS).
Upon completion of his surgical training, Dr. Piazza returned to Austin, Texas to open The Piazza Center in 2010. He has spent time with the internationally renowned breast surgeon, Dr. Charles Randquist, in Stockholm, Sweden to become the expert in cohesive silicone gel breast implants in Austin. He has also spent time with the foremost expert on male body contouring, Dr. Douglas Steinbrech, in New York to expand his training in muscle enhancement with BodyBanking®.
Dr. Piazza is a national speaker educating his peers on the importance of an aesthetic approach to breast reconstruction as well as a contributing author in the plastic surgery literature. Dr. Piazza is also a member of the Spokespersons Network of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons®, representing the prestigious group by providing the media with information on a broad range of plastic surgery topics.
Veronica Garcia
M.A., Advanced Ultherapy Technician
Veronica Garcia is a Medical Assistant of 11 years and has a strong passion for helping others. She was born and raised in Austin, Texas and is the proud mother of two children, Romeo and Gia.
She started her career assisting OB-GYNs in July of 2008 and expanded her knowledge at the Texas Liver Institute. In August of 2017 she found her best fit at Saving Face and is the right hand for Brooke, Victoria, and Lisa. Veronica has completed her advanced training on Ultherapy Ultrasound Laser by Merz Aesthetics and received her accreditation as and Advanced Ultherapy Technician. Her proficiency and attention to detail will ensure a positive experience and effective result. Her smile brightens any room and clients are put at ease by her soulful energy. We are blessed to have her practice here at Saving Face.
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Claire McGahan
Laser Technician
Claire is a skincare authority with an expertise in all things laser. From hair removal to Ultherapy skin tightening, she will work with you on a customized treatment plan to ensure optimal outcomes. She was certified through the National Laser Institute in Dallas, Texas.
Claire loves building a relationship with her clients as she works closely with each of them to achieve their skin goals. Claire provides effective procedures with a gentle hand and long-term goals in mind. Before finding her niche in medical aesthetics, she was a personal trainer and managed a gym. She has always enjoyed maintaining a healthy lifestyle, happy skin, and a love for helping others do the same.
Leslie Reyes
We are so delighted for Leslie Reyes, Medical Assistant extraordinaire, to join the Saving Face family. As a single mother of daughter Mia, she keeps herself very busy. She started her career in the medical field in 2016 after graduating from Austin Community College with her associate degree. She then went on to earn her certification in Phlebotomy. Leslie honed her skills at Austin Regional Clinic, Bio Life and Legacy Oaks after seeking more opportunity for professional growth, she joined our team in early 2019. She quickly proved herself an integral member of our work family. She enjoys all things outdoors as well as meeting new people. Be sure to look for her when you visit. Her gracious presence and adept skills make her a true blessing for our practice.
Lexie Klassen
Boutique Development
Lexie was raised in the gorgeous hill country area of San Marcos, Texas. After graduating from Texas State University in 2016 with a Fashion Merchandising degree, she moved to the beautiful city of Austin. Lexie is married to her husband Steven and has two fur babies, Olive and Jude. Her love for all things beauty led her to Saving Face as the receptionist in the beginning of 2019. She is an avid animal lover, a thrifting enthusiast, and will always have some form of caffeine on her desk. Her open and loving attitude will certainly make you feel welcomed and at home.
Natalie Gonzales
Chief People Officer
A native Austinite, Natalie enjoys spending weekends at her family ranch with her dog, sweet fiancé, and family. Her experience in graphic design and marketing prepared her to join the Saving Face team as Chief People Officer. She excels and delights in cultivating stellar client relationships and considers anyone who walks through our door a part of the Saving Face family! Natalie is an integral team member and envisions growing with Saving Face for years to come.
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"I'm from Mississippi and the music from that area was one of the reasons that I got in to playing guitar"
Owen Beverly is INDIANOLA, the culmination of this rare upbringing and a career of performing and writing music all over the world in a variety of endeavors. With a multi-year stopover in Charleston, South Carolina behind him, Beverly moved to New York City and spent years as a touring member of Danish indie-pop act, Oh Land. After six years living in Brooklyn, Owen found himself called back to the South and his roots. The love of the land, the old stories of love and heartbreak, the fierce tenacity of life in the midst of hardship, sorrow, and joy break out in INDIANOLA'S music.
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Sleeping With Sirens Announce Headlining Tour
Hot off of the heels of their album announcement, Sleeping With Sirens are planning to stay busy through the fall. The group is set to headline across the U.S.
Support has yet to be announced for the tour, which features intimate venues. Tickets and VIP packages will go on sale at 10 A.M. on Friday, July 21. Check out all of exciting news in a tweet from SWS after the jump!
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Rudy's Diesel Performance hosted the season-opening event for the Pro Pulling League and the Outlaw Diesel Super Series on April 28-29, 2017 at the Piedmont Dragway in Julian, NC. After several past Rudy's events have suffered through rain storms causing delays, rescheduling and even cancellations, the hard-working team finally got the weather they've been hoping for with two consecutive days of sunny skies and warm weather. More than 8,000 diesel enthusiasts in attendance over the weekend were able to take in great diesel drag racing and sled pulling action on the drag strip and pull track. Attendees were also able to check out the action on the mobile chassis dyno, take a stroll through the huge show-n-shine area, and visit tons of vendor booths in a vast manufacturer's midway.
Friday was used for the ODSS Pro Classes qualifying runs as well as test and tune for anyone who wanted to make passes. Eliminations began Saturday afternoon after each class had a chance to make a few passes through the morning. There were 165 competitors ranging from slow ET Bracket racers making 11-second 1/8-mile passes down to the Scheid Diesel dragster making 4-second passes down the strip at more than 175 mph. In addition With nearly $30,000 in payouts on the line, drivers in every class attacked the track with vigor to try to take home the first win of 2017. In the ET Bracket class, Mitchel Harkey took home the win with his 2006 Chevy making a 9.93 second 1/8-mile pass. Blake Miller won the 7.70 Index class with a 7.76 second run in his 2004.5 Dodge Ram. The 6.70 Index was decided by the holeshot when Banean Woosley and his 2005 Dodge took the win despite running a slower 6.79-second pass to Bruce Wilson's 6.70. In Pro Street, Dustin Jackson drove his Cumminspowered 1994 Ford Lightning to an upset victory over 2016 Champion Lavon Miller with a 5.18-second run to Miller's 5.32 (Miller also left early, triggering the red light and handing the win to Jackson). Two newly completed rigs went head to head in Pro Modified with Ryan Milliken's Cummins-powered 1966 Chevy Nova taking the win over Michael Dalton's Cummins-powered 2012 Ram 1500. Jared Jones in the Scheid Diesel dragster was the only competitor in the Pro Dragster class, but that didn't stop the team from putting down low 4-second passes.
Throughout each day, while spectators were not cheering on the action at the track, they could peruse the booths of various manufacturers and vendors to see the latest and greatest parts and accessories the diesel world has to offer. Manufacturer representatives were on hand to advise showgoers on ways to improve their own trucks. Action was also taking place on the Dan's Diesel Performance Reality Check mobile chassis dyno with 22 trucks going across the rollers on Friday and 25 trucks taking on the dyno on Saturday. The top dyno run of the day Friday was Chris Sheulin in his 2005 Dodge, which put more than 1,000 hp to the rear wheels. Saturday's dyno action saw three trucks break the 1,000hp barrier, with Rusty Cordwell and his 2006 Dodge putting more than 1,100 hp to the rollers.
Show-n-shine competitors were parked near the track to allow spectators to check out some of the wildest diesel trucks in the country. Josh Baldwin took home the Best of Show honors with his monster-sized GMC Denali HD and its custom airbag suspension while Tyler Morris won Best Dodge, David Martin won best Ford, Jordan Green won Best GM and Greg Studdard won Best Other with his Cummins 4BT-powered Jeep Scrambler.
Each evening the attention turned to the sled pull track at the far end of the facility. Sixty-five pullers hooked to the sleds each night with 2.5 Pro Street Diesel in the Carolina Truck & Tractor Pullers association and Super Farm Tractors, Limited Pro Stock, Pro Stock and Super Stock Diesel Truck competing with the Pro Pulling League. PPL officials handled the staging and flagging of the trucks and kept the action running smoothly on two tracks with a pair of Decision Maker Pulling Sleds doing battle with the trucks and tractors all night long.
Diesel enthusiasts in the packed grandstands were treated to excellent pulling action each night with well-matched competition in every class, some finishes determined by mere inches, while others showed dominance by putting several feet on their opponents. The only repeat winner was Evan Davis in the Chevy that he calls the Recycler, taking the win both nights in 2.5 Pro Street. In Super Stock, Justin Gearhart and his truck Cream of the Crop went from worst to first, finishing dead last Friday night and then knocking off Friday's winner Van Haisley after Haisley helped Gearhart work through the problems he was experiencing with his truck on Friday night. Brad Ingram and Matt Penn split the Pro Stock wins while C.W. Cartmell and John Humpe took home the Limited Pro Stock wins Friday and Saturday nights.
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Training Gap Brings $130,000 in Fines
Professional Valve Service Ltd., a company that repairs and maintains vacuum valves for various industries, and one of their supervisors have significantly less money now, after pleading guilty last week for failing to train a worker and were hit with a total of $130,000 in fines for an accident in which a worker died while performing maintenance at Fort Vale.
The accident happened on February 10, 2014, when the worker was maintaining a vacuum valve at the company's plant in Sarnia. The process involved using a modified version of the manufacturer's procedure for disassembling the valve, involving the use of a drill press to remove the valve cap, which meant that, if pressure was suddenly released, the equipment would be contained by the press and the operator's body would not be above the threaded rod.
When the accident happened, the worker was disassembling the valve alone, so there were no witnesses, but at some point, the threaded rod was released from an internal nut and the resultant pressure drove it through the worker's head. He was found soon after the accident by a co-worker and died in hospital died two days later.
This was just the second time this particular worker had worked on one of these valves. He had been with Professional Valve for less than six months and had no similar experience previously, but he had never received any formal training on maintaining the valves because a company supervisor, Joe Heynsbergen, assumed that he already knew what he was doing.
Professional Valve Service Ltd. pleaded guilty to failing to provide information, instruction and supervision to a worker to protect the safety of the worker. For that, they were fined $125,000. For his part, Heynsbergen also pleaded guilty and was fined an $5,000 individually. The sentence and the penalties were handed out by Justice of the Peace Anna Hampson in Sarnia court. The fines were also accompanied by a 25-per-cent victim fine surcharge as required by the Provincial Offences Act.
In all, a supervisor has to pay $6,000 and his company has $137,500 less in its bottom line, just because a supervisor simply assumed a worker was properly trained when he wasn't. Another example showing that training workers doesn't cost a company money, it pays.
Health Canada Expands Fire Extinguisher Recall
A key component of workplace safety is the ability to reduce or eliminate the threat of fire, and a key to preventing tragedy is a working fire extinguisher. Well, you might want to take a look at the fire extinguishers in your workplaces because earlier this month, the Canadian government expanded a recall of Kidde and Garrison brand fire extinguishers. The recall now covers nearly 2.7 million devices throughout Canada. Most unusual, this recall includes some extinguishers that are more than 40 years old.
According to Health Canada, the recall was initiated because the fire extinguisher can become clogged or require excessive force to operate, which means they could very well fail during a fire. In addition, they note that the nozzle may detach from the fire extinguisher with sufficient force to pose a serious safety hazard.
The initial recall covers 1.2 million Kidde and Garrison fire extinguishers with plastic handles and push-button indicators that were sold between Jan. 1, 1973 and Aug 15, 2017, as well as push-button types that were sold between Aug. 11, 1995 and Sept. 22, 2017. The expansion of the recall includes fire extinguishers that had not been included in previous recalls, which occurred in March 2009 and February 2015.
Kidde ordered the recall along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). In all, more than 37 million extinguishers are being recalled in the U.S. According to Health Canada, Kidde has received reports of two cases where their fire extinguishers didn't work properly in Canada. That is in addition to the report of one death in the United States involving a car fire among nearly 400 reports of extinguisher malfunctions in the U.S., leading to at least 16 reported injuries.
To find out which model numbers for the affected products can be seen on the Health Canada website.
Wisconsin Milling Company Faces OSHA Fine
In Wisconsin last Friday, U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it has cited a Cambria mill where five workers were killed in a May 31, 2017 grain dust explosion for numerous workplace safety violations in connection with the incident. As a result, the company faces fines totaling $1,837,861.
The explosion and fire killed five workers and seriously injured a dozen others, including a 21-year-old worker who lost both of his legs when they were crushed by a rail car. OSHA noted that the explosion at the Didion Milling Inc. plant likely resulted from the company's failure to correct the leakage and accumulation of highly combustible grain dust throughout the facility, as well as its failure to control ignition sources and to properly maintain equipment.
In all, OSHA smacked Didion with 14 "willful" citations, with most of them involving hazards related to fire and explosion. The company also has been placed in the agency's Severe Violator Enforcement Program, which provides for extra scrutiny for the foreseeable future.
In a statement, Didion Milling, Inc. noted that they had been and would continue to work with OSHA and other agencies and industry experts to determine the cause of the explosion. The company also said, "… (they do) not agree with the severity of the penalties levied against our family-owned business or the conclusions released by OSHA today." The company has said it will rebuild the corn milling facility, using the latest technology and industry best practices to keep workers safe.
For their part, in their statement, OSHA said, "Didion Milling could have prevented this tragedy if it had addressed hazards that are well-known in this industry. … Instead, their disregard for the law led to an explosion that claimed the lives of workers, and heartbreak for their families and the community."
This Double-Forklift Technique Not Recommended!
Everyone who has ever worked with heavy machinery knows and understands that it is sometimes necessary to improvise to get the job done. This is true, regardless of the industry and the perceived need. That said, some improvisations are generally unsafe and should be avoided at all costs.
Case in point: double-stacking forklifts as a method for moving a giant piece of machinery to a second-floor opening is not the safest way to improvise a solution to a problem. And now, we have a video proving us naysayers correct.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2plNL9w2XBo&feature=youtu.be
Even at the beginning of the video, it is clear that many bad decisions have already been made before the video starts. The load is on the forks of a small counterbalance forklift, which in turn is parked on the forks of a much larger forklift. Both forklifts have workers operating them. So far, they have managed to raise the very precarious load about halfway to its destination. The driver of the larger forklift is gently moving everything forward, since they have about another ten feet to cover to reach the opening, but as anyone could have guessed going in, the entire contraption tips forward very dangerously before luckily righting itself.
The driver of the larger forklift realizes that his machine is completely out of balance now because he moved the center of gravity so far forward, so he tilts the bottom lift back as far as it can go. At the same time, the man "operating" the smaller forklift raises his forks in a vain attempt to bring the load even with the second-floor opening, which looks like it might work for a split second, until the whole operation comes crashing to the ground. Luckily no one was hurt or killed. One solution would be to use a larger forklift or a crane. Use the right tool for the job.
Windsor Residents Can Now Track Snow Plows
Just as winter got started for this year, the City of Windsor, Ontario has launched an online service that allows residents of the city to see where snow plows and salt trucks are at any given time.
The service will show residents where these service vehicles are and have been over the previous two hours. Even better, those residents who wish to complain to the city that their streets are never plowed will now have a tool to help them prove it because every Monday, residents will be able to download the activity of the entire fleet over the previous week.
The availability of this information is part of the City of Windsor's Open Data efforts. At any given time, the data on the site will be delayed about 30 minutes, according to the city's operations department, but everyone hopes the information will be useful for planning routes and for monitoring the city's snow removal efforts.
Bill 177 Could Make Workplace Safety More Crucial
At the end of last month, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 177, otherwise known as the Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures) 2017. One thing every employer should know is, the omnibus bill will amend dozens of separate statutes that are part of the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act. That is a lot of very important changes. However, the most critical change for an employer will involve the increased potential fines.
For example, the allowable maximum fine for OHS violations is currently $500,000 per offense for corporations and $25,000 for individuals (along with a possible jail sentence of up to 12 months). These maximum fines have not changed for nearly 30 years, but Bill 177 increases them significantly, to $1.5 million for corporations and $100,000 for individuals. If the amendments become law, which most expect will happen, it is expected that the Ontario Ministry of Labour will argue for higher penalties.
Employers should also be aware that Bill 177 also provides Ministry of Labour prosecutors with greater flexibility in the number of alleged violations (or "counts") they can include when laying charges. However, the bill will change the current law, which allows the Ministry of Labour to initiate charges within one year of the violation, to one year from the date the Ministry becomes aware of the alleged offense. This obviously won't affect incidents that are reported in a timely manner, but for non-injury related allegations or violations that do not immediately come to the attention of the Ministry of Labour, there will no longer be a shield in place.
Texas Holds Demonstration of Trench Safety
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the state of Texas leads the nation in a dubious category; the number of fatalities caused by trench collapses. With a few weeks left in 2017, there have thus far been three trench fatalities statewide.
That is one reason trench rescue demonstration was held recently in Robstown, Texas, just outside Corpus Christi. Many in attendance seem to have been surprised by the odds against surviving a trench collapse if a worker is caught in one. One public works official with the City of Corpus Christi told was quoted saying that he was "amazed" that most rescues are unsuccessful. And that was someone who digs trenches as a regular part of his job.
Many others in attendance also seemed surprised that it's necessary for rescuers to dig with their hands, rather than use equipment, for reasons that should seem obvious. Some suggested that it would be nice to have some sort of vacuum system to get the collapsed dirt out of the hole. Some also noted that the density of the clay in many parts of Texas makes such a rescue even more difficult.
Attendees to the demonstration learned that the biggest factors when it came to trench collapse survival were weight and time. The weight of the dirt averages about 100 pounds per square foot, or 2,700 pounds per square yard, which is the equivalent of two standard truckloads of dirt. Workers can only last a few minutes under that amount of dirt, so by the time rescuers get to the scene and start doing their job, time is already working against them. All those factors combine to makes the prevention of trench collapses extremely important, through proper digging and by bracing the trench walls.
According to OSHA, nationwide, there were 11 fatalities due to trench collapses in 2014 and another 11 in 2015, but the number soared to 23 in 2016. Texas saw two trenching fatalities in 2016 and there have been three so far in 2017. There were two in Texas last year and three more this year. This is the third annual such demonstration, but organizers hope to hold another next year, and every year until the problem is fixed.
"Inadequate" OHS Investigation
A judge in Newfoundland and Labrador recently described a recent occupational health and safety investigation that followed a fatal accident as "completely inadequate" and dismissed the charges brought against the employer by Service NL. It is unknown what NL OHS officials plan to do to remedy the situation and fix the investigation process.
The incident in question happened in June 2015, in Trepassey, when 20-year-old C.J. Curtis, was working on a roof and plummeted through a skylight to the ground 20 feet below, killing him. According to a police report, no harness was in use at the time of the accident. The worker's employer, Southern Construction (1981) Ltd. was charged with four occupational health and safety violations, but Judge James Walsh dismissed the charges, noting that the company was "safety conscious" and had a safety plan in place, and he took direct aim at both the RCMP investigation and the investigation conducted by provincial occupational health and safety officials.
The judge noted that the matter "was poorly investigated." He said there was no evidence that the accident scene had been secured immediately after the accident and had been preserved for the duration of the investigation. He noted that no one took measurements of the various points at the site of the accident; most of the evidence consisted of "rough estimates and speculation." He also noted that no photos were taken at the scene until more than eight hours after the accident.
In a statement, Judge Walsh said, "This investigation was completely inadequate… The event of June 16, 2015, in which Mr. Curtis lost his life, is tragic. The Crown has, I conclude, conceded that the company had done what it was required to do with regard to his safety." He added, "Southern Construction presents as a good corporate citizen that is very safety conscious. It has a safety plan in place. It ensured that its workers received proper safety training. It ensured that proper safety equipment for each worker was on site." Put simply, the sloppiness of the investigation meant Service NL had essentially conceded the case to Southern Construction.
In their defense, Service NL noted the incident occurred at around 8:35 a.m., and their occupational health and safety division was notified at 12:20 p.m., about four hours later. By the time investigators were notified and traveled to the job site, another 3½ hours had passed, at which time "the officers then proceeded to carry out their investigation in accordance with established policies and procedures for such an incident."
Service NL has promised to conduct a further review of Judge Walsh's rationale for dismissing the charges and will determine whether procedural changes are necessary for investigations.
Mercury Hazards Draw $330k OSHA Fine
Last week, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Connecticut contractor, Manafort Brothers, with two willful and six serious violations because they exposed the workers at the demolition of Eversource's Schiller Station in Portsmouth, New Hampshire project site to hazards related to mercury, respirators, protective clothing and sanitary conditions. Along with the citations, Manafort Brothers also faces total fines of $329,548.
The OSHA investigation that led to the citations and fines was triggered by several complaints by workers at the site. The investigation determined that Manafort Brothers had failed to take appropriate action to protect employees from the dangerous chemical as they conducted a demolition operation on a mercury boiler.
For its part, Manafort Brothers has said that it stopped work on the project in June 2017, just after the inspection, so as to evaluate its safety procedures, along with many experts and consultants. They said they wanted to ensure workers were not exposed to mercury at levels above acceptable limits. They also claim to have retrained workers before they resumed demolition operations in September. Because of those factors and others, Manafort Brothers plans to challenge the citations and fines.
Wisconsin Contractor Fined $105k
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Black River Falls, Wisconsin-based contractor, Lunda Construction, for one willful and five serious safety violations after an investigation found numerous violations that resulted in an accident that led to the injury of one worker and death of another while they were working on a bridge construction project in the Twin Ports last September. As a result of the violations, the company is facing fines of up to $105,000.
The incident that led to the investigation came when an 18-year-old worker, Kelsey Hagenson, was mixing cement and another worker ran into him with a forklift. Hagenson had only been working for the company three months at the time. The worker operating the forklift had been with the company for 15 years, but he had not been trained to operate the forklift and he also had limited use of his right hand at the time.
According to OSHA's report on the incident, the company showed indifference or intentional disregard for employee safety. They noted that "the employer is required to provide training to all of their employees on the types of equipment they are required to operate. In this instance, Lunda did not do that."
In addition to the citations and fines, OSHA has placed the company into their Severe Violator Enforcement Program, which means they are subject to even greater oversight and more random inspections. Over the past five years, the agency has inspected Lunda Construction 30 times and cited them for 12 serious violations that could result in serious injury or death.


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The General Workers' Union signed a new collective agreement for the employees of Gasco Energy Ltd, the leading operator responsible for storage and bottling of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Malta. Through this collective agreement, the employees shall benefit from improved employment and salary conditions. This is the second agreement covering a three-year term between the GWU and Gasco Energy.
The GWU's Secretary for Chemicals and Energy Section Rita Dimech said that the agreement shows the appreciation of the management for the commitment shown by the company's employees. "During the last years, the employees have shown that they are capable of meeting the challenges and of turning such challenges into opportunities for the company."
Gasco Energy CEO Paul Agius Delicata said that this collective agreement is based on the satisfactory working conditions already enjoyed by the company employees and will guarantee increase in salaries and other benefits over the next three years. He thanked Ms Dimech and the shopstewards for the cordial and successful manner in which the negotiations were conducted.
The collective agreement was signed GWU's Secretary for Chemicals and Energy Section Rita Dimech and by Gasco Energy's Chief Executive Officer Paul Agius Delicata. Present for the signing were Shopsteward Salvinu Mizzi, Assistant Shopsteward Bernard Desira, Plant Manager Robert Bonavia, and the company's Chief Financial Officer Stephen Muscat.
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2017 Total Kenya PLC Young Graduate Trainee Program Opportunities
Total Kenya PLC is part of the global Total Group, which is the fourth largest publicly traded integrated international oil and Gas Company in the world. In Kenya, we are the leading oil company with a marketing and distribution network covering the entire country. We are inviting qualifying young graduates to apply for the 2017 Young Graduate Trainee Program.
Job Description: Young Graduate Program
This is a Total Group initiative for Africa Division that seeks to develop the youth through training and capacity building. The program targets fresh university graduates from the local universities. For the past four years, Total Kenya has successfully developed young graduates through this initiative and are now poised for the 2017 intake.
We offer a total of 18 months training opportunity (local experience for six (6) months and twelve (12) months international experience subject to individual's overall performance) in our subsidiaries, within Africa, to discover one of our three main business lines (commercial, finance, technical). At the end of this period, the trainees will be evaluated for permanent employment within the Company depending on opportunity.
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Aylan tragedy only boosts Syrians' German dream
LONDON - Far from discouraging Syrian dreams of making Germany their new home, the tragic picture of toddler Aylan Kurdi dead face down on a Turkish beach intensified the flow of refugees attempting the dangerous crossing to Greece in search of a better life in Europe. It also stirred the reflexes of welcome and solidarity among Germans and other Europeans.
"We took this horrific, dangerous journey because we wanted to make our children's lives easier, safer and better. There is no future in Syria for our children," a 25-year-old Syrian refugee, the mother of two young children, told Doctors without Borders on her arrival at the Greek island of Kos from Turkey. This was a crossing that Aylan and his family did not survive.
Aylan's picture encapsulated the drama of the Syrian refugees' journey and has had strong repercussions on Europe's migrant policy, with France, Britain and other countries announcing they would accept more refugees.
Germany, which has said it expects to receive 800,000 migrants in 2015, announced that it was prepared to accept more in the long term.
"I believe we could certainly deal with something in the order of 500,000 for a few years. I have no doubt about it — maybe even more," said German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel in a September 8th interview with Germany's ZDF television.
Europe's doors have opened a little wider as daily more migrants continue to reach Greek shores. About 30,000 refugees are estimated to be in Greece, with 20,000 on Lesbos — an island that has a resident population of 85,000.
About 230,000 refugees have arrived in Greece this year, most of whom will only stay in the country for a matter of weeks before beginning the arduous journey through Macedonia and Serbia to reach Hungary, gateway to the European Union's border-free Schengen zone.
From there, they will travel to Central and Western Europe, with many Syrian refugees looking forward to a new life in Germany, which has been welcoming them with open arms.
In addition to the official policy in Berlin, German citizens have been largely welcoming of the migrants, including organising reception committees at train stations.
Even German football clubs are getting in on the act, with Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich announcing it will set up a "training camp" for refugees and donate $1.2 million to refugee projects.
"Bayern sees it as its social responsibility to help the refugees," club Chief Executive Officer Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said.


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Over the past few years we have witnessed the most remarkable change in premium Australian chardonnay. Gone are the days when every winemaker chased the fat, golden, oak-lavished chardonnay style (remember Rosemount Roxburgh? Remember Renmano Chairmans Selection?). Now the pendulum has swung right over to the opposite extreme: it's now de rigeur in chardonnay circles to pick the grapes much earlier, to ferment and mature the wine in old oak barrels and to prevent the malolactic fermentation - the microbiological process that can produce creamy, buttery characters in white wines. While this newer trend towards leaner, lighter, more minerally chardonnays is generally a good one - the wines have a brightness and refreshing quality to them that the golden oldies often lacked - the new-wave wines sometimes come unstuck when it comes time to eat. Yes, they're great with seafood (especially shellfish and oysters and mussels and yabbies), but their leanness means that richer, fuller dishes can overwhelm the wine. So for this deliciously savoury recipe, full of the roundness of cauliflower and cheese and mustard, I'd opt for a slightly more old-fashioned, fuller-bodied chardonnay. Luckily, there are still a few souls sticking to the old style, not getting sucked into the modern trend, keeping the flame alive.
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Here's the deal: soon, we're going to use React to perform automagical updates to the UI when data changes. Eventually, we'll use this to add and remove rows to this table as we create and delete rep logs! But... when you have a collection of items like this, if we update the data on one of the rep logs, React isn't totally sure which row to update in the DOM. For example, if this rep log's weight suddenly changed to 150, it's possible that React would update the wrong row!
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There is a danger that after the frenetic excitement of the Christmas period, January can seem a bit bleak. But I'm a strong believer that in testing times we have the opportunity to distinguish ourselves. After all, it's not all about Brexit; there are still certainties that we need to grapple with, and trends that show no sign of abating.
How we understand customer choice is changing. Voice control is transforming how people buy things and their relationship to brands. Machine learning is embracing every form of data – binary, visual, structured and wildly dissembled – and predictions are being formed, sometimes without us even asking questions. Meanwhile, bias is the silent assassin to free choice and equality, having been (unwittingly?) programmed into algorithms.
These are just a few of the ethical and practical challenges the research sector is going to meet head on this year. This magazine and the MRS annual conference – Impact 2019 – reflects the dual meaning of the word 'impact'. Impact is not just about business outcomes, but a point of collision of many different forces, approaches, beliefs and desires.
It's our responsibility to make sure that the impact we seek is positive, growthdriving and a force for good – not a spiral into chaos and destruction.
To make this happen needs something more, something new. This is why I have chosen the word 'augmented' to represent a step-change increase, an additional layering of intelligence that can magnify the effectiveness of insight. To deliver augmented insight, we must understand where to strike the balance between human intervention and automation.
'Augmented' is on the one hand practical and achievable, but properly applied it has unlimited potential. I believe the research sector already has many of the skills and tools to make this happen, and this conference will bring together some of the best examples out there, so that we can deliver at pace the growth that businesses need.
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Five Ways to Make Your Relationship Spiritual and Sacred
Involvement in spirituality and meditation will help you personally and will help you and your partner have more support, understanding, caring, passion and connection in your relationship. Having a spiritual path can help to make your relationship sacred.
When I reflect on my personal experiences and the experiences that I have heard others talk about, including highly evolved meditation Masters, it seems that spirituality is an experience where we feel connected to something greater than ourselves. As such, spirituality can be seen as a sacred experience that is heartfelt, and consists of gratitude, acceptance, inner peace, serenity and appreciation, to name a few.
Ways to Make Your Relationship Spiritual and Sacred
1) Focus on gratitude
Focus on the traits and characteristics of your partner, and yourself, that you are grateful for. Focus on what they do, and what you do, that you are grateful for. Feeling gratitude is often an antidote to painful feelings and situations as well as to fear.
2) Focus on wins
At the end of the day, alone or with your partner, take a few minutes and reflect on what has worked and what you have accomplished through the day. Getting in the habit of doing this will help you to cultivate more and more gratitude.
3) Express appreciation
This can be done with a simple thank you or acknowledgement and/or by an expression of appreciation such as some sort of gift or a nice card. Sometimes we can take things for granted so a simple thank you can be very meaningful.
4) Support your partner
Consider that one of your roles or purposes in the relationship is to support your partner on their spiritual journey and to help them to experience their highest self, whatever your understanding of this is. In this process you are committing to help each other to become your best self and committing to something greater than yourselves and to something even greater than your relationship.
5) Meditate
Meditating regularly has great benefits. According to healthandyoga.com the benefits of meditation include:
- Thinking more positively
- Quieting the mind
- Lowers oxygen consumption
- Decreasing respiratory rate
- Increasing blood flow
- Slowing the heart rate
- Feeling calmer and more relaxed
- Reducing anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate
- Decreasing muscle tension and headaches
- Building self-confidence
- Increasing serotonin production which influences mood and behavior (which is very positive as low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches)
- Lowering blood pressure
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Best Karon Beach 3 Star Hotel Resorts
6 hotels & resorts to choose from
Select your 'Check-in Date' in the Hotel Search to the left to see the exact hotel prices for the duration of your stay.
No Hidden Extras - Rates include all Hotel Service Charges and VAT
Guest Rating: Excellent
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It is a quiet and peaceful place, yet not very far from the throbbing nightlife, shopping, restaurants, and other activities like scuba diving and elephant rides. These are things you dont get to experience anywhere but in Phuket. The restaurants offer tasty buffet breakfasts, mouthwatering snacks and delectable dishes of different styles to cater to the different needs of the guests. All the rooms are done up in tradition...
The Islandia Park Resort, Phuket is centrally located in the heart of Karon, a mere 5 minutes walk to the dazzling white sandy beach. Rooms are bright and comfortable with views of Karon beach or the surrounding hills. Karon has a diverse choice of shopping and eating options to investigate or livey Patong is an easy taxi ride away. Limpi Waterfalls in Phang Nga Province 1 hour 55 minutes. Phuket Town Ferry pier to Phi Phi...
This small, select Hotel has 30 rooms and has as its central feature, an elegant swimming pool. Ideally situated,"In On The Beach" ensures that all guests enjoy a view of the crystal blue waters of the Andaman sea.
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The resort is fully equipped with all modern amenities to make your stay perfectly comfortable and relaxed. The resort comprises of 78 comfortable rooms and 2 luxury suites complete with private balconies, a mini bar, satellite television, safety vaults and all other conveniences required to put you at ease. A range of facilities including two swimming pools and a special kids pool for enhancing the fun element in the chil...
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The Karon Sea Sands Resort is a simply divine experience, nestled on the famous Karon beach and in the lee of the Phuket Highlands. The cool tropical breeze, the brilliant sandy beach all make a back drop you will remember. The Karon Sea Sands Resort rooms are well furnished and provode sea and landscaped gardens views. The decor is luxurious with room types of either deluxe or ever popular pool access rooms. The sea fo...
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The luxurious and elegant haven of The Village provides discerning travellers with a unique tropical experience in the heart of Karon. Serene gardens are the perfect backdrop for the villa style accommodation, which blends distinctive southern Thai architecture with the incredible natural beauty of the surroundings. Yet, this private world of 34 villas is only a 5 minute walk from the bustling Karon beach, where dazzling white...


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Alex Cronin
Head Coach and Owner
Senior 1, Senior 2, National Lead Coach
Alex Cronin became the owner of Gator Swim Club in January of 2016. He was previously the Head Coach and owner of APEX Aquatics, Gator Swim Club's sister team. APEX Aquatics merged with Gator Swim Club in August of 2017, and he became Head Coach. The American Swim Coaches Association presented him the Outstanding Achievement Award for 2014. He was the Head Coach of the 2010 New England Zone team.
Coach Cronin has coached swimmers to Olympic Trials, Phillips 66 Nationals, US Open, Winter Nationals, Speedo Junior Nationals, Speedo Junior Winter Championships, Arena Pro Swim Series, NCSA Championships, Sectionals, New England Seniors and New England Age Group Championships.
He swam for Gator Swim Club as a senior swimmer and was previously a member of the Gator staff from 2002-2010 working as an age group coach and senior coach and later as Age Group Director and Associate Head Coach. He has coached many record breaking and nationally ranked swimmers over the years.
Coach Cronin has developed a technical approach to the sport of swimming that puts emphasis on educating and motivating swimmers towards their full potential. He believes that there is a science and art to coaching and that when both are emphasized the athletes in a program fully develop. He is a high energy coach who works well with young athletes, while educating and coordinating with their parents to put the swimmer in the best possible situation to maximize their potential. He has a proven track record in New England Swimming for technical efficiency and his athletes have achieved high levels of success. Excited to carry on the tradition of excellence Gator Swim Club is known for, he and his skilled team of coaches are ushering in a new era of elite swimming at BGSC.
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Students can find a folder containing syllabi and assignments for a given term on ASA's Blackboard site. Note: If you are not already signed into Blackboard, this hyperlink will only direct you to the login page, and then the home screen of Blackboard. We suggest logging into Blackboard before clicking on Blackboard links.
If the link above is not working or you need to login to Blackboard first, you should log onto Blackboard, click the Community Tab, and then select: School of Law- Academic & Student Affairs (ASA). From there, select the Syllabi & Assignments folder on the left.


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Click HERE for a 10-day forecast for your city…
According to the South African Weather Service, an intense cold front is expected to reach the country by Friday afternoon, resulting in adverse weather conditions for the Western Cape…
Strong westerly to north-westerly winds (40 – 60 km/h) can be expected from the morning onwards over the entire Western Cape Province, ahead of the arrival of the cold front.
Moreover, gale force winds (60 – 75 km/h, gusting 80 – 100 km/h) can also be expected in places over the Central Karoo, Breede River Valley districts and Cape Peninsula. Gale force winds associated with the passage of the cold front are also anticipated on Friday (refer Figure 1) along the coast between Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay.
These strong, gusty winds may result in damage to settlements and infrastructure, transport routes and travel services being affected by falling trees, blowing dust as well as strong crosswinds, which could lead to longer travel times, as well as closure of susceptible and key routes.
Showers expected
Showers are expected to set in over the Western Cape Province during the midday period on Friday, spreading inland and eastward over most of the province during the afternoon and evening. It is anticipated that the majority of the rain will fall over the western parts of the province where 20 – 30 mm is expected on Friday (Figure 2), however rainfall in mountainous areas could peak as high as 40 – 50 mm.
Heavy downpours
Periods of heavy downpours may occur, which could lead to localised flooding. Informal settlements on the Cape Flats and the Overberg District are likely to be amongst the areas most vulnerable to flooding. Snowfalls are also likely over the southern mountains of the Western Cape on Friday night to Saturday morning.
High seas in WC and EC
High seas (exceeding 6 m) are expected to reach the south-western coastline of the Western Cape by Friday evening, spreading eastwards and reaching the southern coast of the Eastern Cape, as far east as Port Elizabeth, by Saturday morning. Commercial and subsistence fishing communities along the aforementioned coastline (especially the squid industry) are strongly urged not to venture out to sea on Friday evening, as sea (and wind) conditions are expected to deteriorate dramatically overnight into Saturday morning and afternoon, therefore posing a significant risk to life.
Cold to very cold temperatures
On Saturday rain and showers will persist along the south coast and adjacent interior of the Western Cape, spreading to the Eastern Cape by the evening. The public can also expect cold to very cold temperatures to set in over the south western parts (including the Western Cape, Northern Cape, northern and south western interior of the Eastern Cape and south western Free State as per Figure 3) on Saturday.
As the cold front shifts to the northeastern part of South Africa on Sunday, showers can be expected along the southeastern and eastern coastline, together with cold to very cold conditions over a large part of the interior of the country, where heavy frost can be expected Sunday night.
The public should take heed of the following watches issued by the South African Weather Service:
- Heavy rain is expected over Cape Winelands, Overberg and Cape Metropole of the Western Cape on Friday.
- Localised urban flooding is expected over Cape Winelands, Overberg and Cape Metropole of the Western Cape on Friday.
- Strong to gale force winds are expected over the Central Karoo District, Breede River Valley and along the coastal regions between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay on Friday, spreading to Port Alfred and the adjacent interior on Saturday.
- High seas with wave heights in excess of 6 m is expected between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas on Friday evening, spreading towards Port Elizabeth on Saturday morning.
In addition, there is also an advisory for very cold conditions (daytime temperatures less than 10 °C) over the southern Namaqua district, Northern Cape as well as the Cape Winelands and Central Karoo regions of the Western Cape on Saturday.
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Species group: Boas, Anacondas and Pythons
Other common names: Hispaniolan Boa
Scientific name: Chilabothrus (formerly Epicrates) striatus
The basics:
The Haitian Boa is more commonly available than it's relatives from nearby islands (perhaps because it has a better disposition!) but is threatened by habitat loss in the wild. Three subspecies are found on the Bahamas and Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic) in the West Indies. It also occurs on Cat Island and other small, nearby islands and cays. The Haitian Boa originally occupied rain forests and similar habitats, but development has consigned it to scrub thickets, second-growth woodlands, and the edges of agricultural areas. Nocturnal and arboreal, they sometimes adapt to life on the ground where forests have been cleared.
Appearance / health:
In common with other island-bound arboreal boas, Haitian Boas are variable in color and quite attractive. The background color of gray, brown or reddish-brown is decorated with square to linear dark brown or maroon markings. The head is distinctly set-off from the body, and they are slender in build. Adults reach 6-8 feet in length.
Behavior / temperament:
In contrast to the related Cuban and Jamaican Boas, Haitian Boas tend to make relatively "well-mannered" pets. However, personalities vary, and wild-caught individuals may remain high strung and quick to bite. In common with other arboreal snakes, Haitian Boas have a long strike-range; extreme caution should be exercised when handling them or cleaning their cages.
Haitian Boas are rather active by "boa standards", and require terrariums or custom-built cages that are at least as long as their body length, and which are provisioned with stout branches. Hanging live or artificial plants positioned over branches are preferred as hideaways, but hide boxes will also be accepted; some individuals burrow beneath loose substrate when seeking shelter. Newspapers, cypress mulch, eucalyptus bark and similar materials may be used as substrates. Fresh water in a large pan should be available. A red or black reptile night-viewing bulb can be used to provide heat after dark, and will assist you in observing their nocturnal activities. Ambient temperature: 77-85 F; basking temperature: 88 F.
Adult Haitian Boas produce copious amounts of fecal material which must be removed regularly. The enclosure should be misted daily and thoroughly cleaned each 2-4 weeks.
Haitian Boas feed upon rodents, bats, and birds. Individuals living near farms are known to take the occasional chicken. Cannibalism has occurred in captivity, so wild individuals likely include snakes in their diets. Youngsters feed primarily on frogs and lizards in the wild, and may refuse mice. Scenting a pink mouse with a frog or anole usually encourages them to feed.
Mating generally occurs in April or May. The young are born alive after a gestation period of 3-4 months, and average 15-20 inches in length. Litter size varies from 5-25. Lowering temperatures to 72 F by night and 78 F by day, reducing day-length, and increasing the humidity will help to induce breeding. Some pairs get along well, but aggression and even cannibalism has been reported.
Written by Frank Indiviglio
Haitian Boa
Haitian Boas are more often seen in the trade than are other Caribbean island boas; they are also better-tempered in general, but at 6-8 feet in length, they demand an experienced keeper. Personalities vary, and like many arboreal snakes they have a long strike range. They are active by boa standards, and if crowded become stressed and aggressive. Climbing room is essential, and they prefer arboreal shelters (plants hanging in front of forked branches, hollow cork bark rolls mounted in trees) to standard snake hide-aways. Youngsters may refuse all but lizard-scanted mice for a time, but usually accept unscented mice after awhile..
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You've created email and prepared it for sending. When you click the send button, the email will automatically move to the Outlook. The Outlook account does not send emails. All emails move directly to the outgoing mail that is not desirable at all. Well, that's a common that Outlook account users have set up. To find out the reason, you first need to check if you receive an error message while sending an email. There is likely to be communication problem if you receive error messages while performing the send / receive operation.
Your server settings should remain unchanged
To do this, you must follow the instructions provided by Outlook technical support. Make sure mail server settings are up to date. Your internet service provider should not block the port number that you use as an outgoing mail server entry. You may not be able to perform send / receive jobs if there is a change in your mail server that is likely to occur because mail server providers sometimes change port numbers or authentication methods.
Your internet connection should be reluctant
Remember that Outlook emails are not ideal for sending attachments that are larger than 20 MB. If your attachment is in that range, you need to property link to this email. You will not be able to perform this operation if you have a slow internet connection. So please check if the internet connection is unimaginable and properly executed.
Your Local Outlook emails should be unread
Your local Outlook configuration should remain unchanged if you want to perform the sending / receiving operation. You cannot undo the look if you cannot send or receive email. Well, you probably will have to deal with this problem if you do not have the habit of browsing email from Outlook. Here are some of the conditions you must follow the deal with this situation. Email is ready to send if it is bold and italic. This is a read email address if it is bold. However, if your email is not marked bold or italic, it is read and edited.
You must not exceed the quota sending emails
You will not be able to send or receive emails if your account exceeds the hourly or daily email. Therefore, you are instructed to check the quota for sending an email before performing the sending operation. If you are not happy with this, you can accept the proposal from Outlook.


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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Washed out
cool stares and premeditated words,
its changed me.
orbiting around a piece of me that no longer exists,
its changed me.
normalcy averted. bliss thwarted,
its changed me.
doors closed shut, but trap doors left open,
its changed me.
appreciation grown while patience is lost,
its changed me.
a gift in disguise, or a curse in plain sight,
its changed me.
clinging to desire, and awash with ambivalence, what I wouldn't give...
to be able to change it.
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It's time to buckle down! I am ecstatic to let everyone know that I am now enrolled in a Web Development Blueprint program. woohoo!
This class is offered by Skillcrush.com. There are many different choices when it comes to learning how to code. I have learned so much about technology over the past 30 days. I have reached information overload! That is a good thing, I suppose. I am looking forward to applying my creative energy to the many web applications I will soon develop. The sky's the limit in this field.
When searching for the right class, I had to consider the following things.
- Flexibility. It is very important since I have children who still depend on me. With his course I can day or night, and at my own pace.
- Being cost efficient is also a big deal. The money I put into this class is well worth the knowledge and skills I will learn in return.
- The class material is very informative and easy to understand.
I have also realized how important networking is in this field.
There are a ton of ways to build up your connections in the tech industry. Below are some of the venues I have considered:
- Meet-up! I searched locally for mothers who want to learn how to code or are already on their path of coding. By doing this we will be able to share the experience and help one another.
- Blogs, blogs, and more blogs….If you don't have one, start one! You can connect with other bloggers who are sharing their experience.
- Tweet! Twitter is known for connecting people around the world.
If learning to code interest you please do what I did, and go for it!
Don't wait for someone to ask you to do it. Be the leader. The right time is now. Lets connect!


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Electronic Documentation for Services provided to Older Americans
Are you facing any of these issues documenting aging services?
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Need access to demographic and medical information from a central location
Need tools to measure health outcomes including chronic conditions
Inaccuracies in service provision data
Therap's software includes tools for agencies supporting older adults including persons with chronic conditions and Older Americans Act (OAA)-funded services.
How Therap Can Help
Therap's Long Term Services and Supports software assists providers and professionals supporting older adults across a spectrum of services, from documentation of in-home services and chronic disease management to tracking health and quality of life outcomes, part of an effective strengthening of services for the older adult population. Therap's tools bring individuals back into the center of the conversation about their care.
- Demographic and Identification data, Insurance, Family contacts and Clinical/Service Providers, including doctors, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists
- Medical Profiles including Diagnoses, Allergies & Medications
- Guidelines, Information & Emergency contacts
Personalize from a library of thousands of templates by Aging service providers
- Outcomes reporting, clinical and statistical reports
- HIPAA Compliant
- View & Enter Progress Notes
View & Collect Aging Services Data
- Information submitted is through the app and not saved to the device
- Billable service by duration, type
- Configurable questionnaire for compliance questions, checklists, surveys
- Pending Admission notes allow for pre-intake notations that may travel with referrals
- Eligibility templates including required documents, category, status and referred by
Admission to Aging services, program enrollment
Referral from service coordination agency to clinical services and Aging services providers
- Assessments and Worksheets to determine services
- Manage Needs and Interventions
- Set and review timelines
- Note screenings and assessments
- Comprehensive assessments with linked Plan of Care
Scheduling/Electronic Visit Verification
- Calendar based schedule building
- Service and limits are coordinated with Service Authorizations
- Primary check-in/out via Therap mobile app (iOS and Android) – includes GPS location
- Check-in/out optional in the regular Therap web application
Pharmacy Interface
- Direct medication input from the pharmacy
From: Aging in the United States: Opportunities and Challenges for Public Health, American Journal of Public Health
By 2050, the U.S. Census predicts that 19.6 million American workers will be 65 years or older, roughly 19 percent of the total U.S. workforce
With growing number of aging americans, the healthcare industry must respond to the shifting demographic trends and changing needs of the population to help them live longer and maintain a high quality of life at every age, regardless of any onset of chronic conditions. To support the growing number of older Americans living in the community, successful community-based programs are being replicated that improve function and quality of life through increased physical activity, prevention of falls, and improved functioning.
Providers running community-based programs for older Americans will need to implement technology that enhances outcomes of value based care through reporting and tracking of person-centric service data.


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Gonie has a Master's degree in English Literature from Tel Aviv University and an MBA with a specialization in marketing from the College of Management Academic Studies.


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I'm always playing the ondemand frerolls om ACR .. 90% of the time I play them like the rest of the fish in them. It's really stupid, and I'm sick of basically wasting time just tossing chips around like a blind monkey.
I've come up to be a decent MTT player. I'm honestly disgraced looking at my stats and such.
Now i hope you guys do check this out weekly to see if i'm doing what I say, but this is what I've decided to do about this. I will approach every freerol like Its a tourney grinders fav game of the week. Dead serious about the final table every time. I treat them like a joke, and should be so gtrateful my broke ass can get a chance to get real flow.
A month from now I will be on there freeroll scoreboard . No reason I can't be .
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by Marc Hurwitz
A few years ago, we reported that a project bringing new development to the old Boston Garden space would include a number of businesses, with a subsequent update mentioning a venue for live concerts along with a restaurant being part of the plans. Now we have learned a bit more about both.
According to an article in The Boston Globe, Big Night Entertainment and Live Nation are looking to open a concert venue called Big Night Live within the Hub on Causeway project, with the $25 million music hall having views of Boston Harbor and the Zakim Bridge and being able to fit 1,500 people for live concerts and 2,000 overall. The post also says that what looks to be a 200-seat Mexican restaurant will be attached to it, though no name has been given yet for the dining spot. If all goes as planned, the concert hall and restaurant could be opening in the fall of 2019.
As mentioned earlier, Hub on Causeway is also expected to have a movie theater and a market, and it looks like retail stores and more restaurants will be included as well. (A sports bar and a bowling alley had initially been part of the plans as well, but it is not known if this is still the case.)
[November 16 update: Boston Magazine mentions that the dining spot attached to the concert hall will be called Poco Diablo, and it will be a "Latin-inspired restaurant."]
[Earlier Article]
Sports Bar, Bowling Alley Part of Development Plans for Former Boston Garden Site
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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]


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I've joined the sketchbook challenge! Actually, all that seems to involve is copying the badge as seen on the right, and joining in the sketchbook fun. August is my first month in the group, and the challenge is "Coffee and Tea". Two things I enjoy! Here's what I've done so far.....
These are all very small, and I'm still using my handmade rose petal paper. My book is mostly full now, so time to move on to a proper sketchbook. Summer fun!