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Armenia to offer home treatment for Covid-19 patients with no or mild symptoms
From today on, coronavirus-positive patients with no or mild symptoms will not be hospitalized, Health Minister Arsen Torosyan has announced.
"In a few days, hundreds of our citizens, who have no or mild symptoms, will return home from isolation, and the newly diagnosed citizens will not be isolated in hotels or hospitals," the Minister said in a Facebook post.
He said the change is connected with two factors.
"The first is the growing number of citizens with a positive diagnosis, and the second is the change in the strategy for handling the asymptomatic cases from the point of view of optimal use of beds and other resources," Torosyan added.
To implement the change smoothly, the National Health Institute will hold distance-learning courses for surveillance of coronavirus-positive patients at home. The Minister urges medical staff of city polyclinics, rural dispensaries and health centers to actively participate in the courses.
A call center for doctors will be established at St. Grigor Lusavorich Medical center, where physicians with more experience in treating the coronavirus disease will advise their colleagues on both methodological issues and specific patients.
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package local;

import java.net.InetAddress;
import java.rmi.RemoteException;
import java.rmi.registry.LocateRegistry;
import java.rmi.registry.Registry;
import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.util.Scanner;

import org.json.*;

public class HappyPathClient {
	@SuppressWarnings("resource")
	static
	 Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);

	public static void main(String[] args)throws RemoteException {

        String host = (args.length < 1) ? null : args[0];
        try {
        	boolean dbMenu;
            Registry registry = LocateRegistry.getRegistry(12345);
            remote.happyPathInterface stub = (remote.happyPathInterface) registry.lookup("rmiServer");

            welcome();

            dbMenu = chooseDb();

            System.out.println("\nDB prefrences set.");

            login(stub, dbMenu);

        } catch (Exception e) {
            System.err.println("Client exception: " + e.toString());
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }

	private static void login(remote.happyPathInterface stub, boolean dbMenu) throws RemoteException, ClassNotFoundException, SQLException, JSONException {

    	int loginChoice;
    	String city = "Chicago", state = "IL";
		System.out.println("\n1. Existing users.. Log In");
        System.out.println("2. New users.. Sign Up");
        System.out.println("3. Exit");
        loginChoice = input.nextInt();
        	if(loginChoice == 2)
        	{
        	addAccount(stub, dbMenu);
        	}
        	else
        		if(loginChoice == 1)
        		{

        			int loginToken = validateLogin(stub, dbMenu);
        			if(loginToken == 0)
        			{
        				System.err.println("Login failed. Please try again.\n");
        				login(stub, dbMenu);
        			}
        			else
        			{
        				setLocation(stub, dbMenu, city, state);
        			}
        		}
        		else
        			if(loginChoice == 3)
        			{
        				System.out.println("\nThank you for using IGo!\n");
        				System.exit(1);
        			}
        		else
        		{
        			System.err.println("Wrong Choice.");
        		}

	}

	private static void setLocation(remote.happyPathInterface stub, boolean dbMenu, String city, String state) throws RemoteException, ClassNotFoundException, SQLException, JSONException
	{
		int itemId = 0;
		int changeLoc = 2;
		System.out.println("\nYour current City is set to " +city+ " and state is set to " +state);
		//System.out.println("You can continue with this location or change it.");
		System.out.println("1. Change Location");
		System.out.println("2. Keep location");
		System.out.println("3. Quit");
		changeLoc = input.nextInt();

		if(changeLoc == 1)
		{
		System.out.println("\n--Set Location and State--");
		System.out.println("Please enter a location (Eg: Chicago, Naperville etc");
		city = input.next();
		System.out.println("Please enter the State ");
		state = input.next();
		itemId = stub.setLocation(city, state, dbMenu);
		}
		else
			if(changeLoc == 2)
		{
			itemId = stub.setLocation(city, state, dbMenu);
		}
			else
			{
				System.out.println("\nThank you for using IGo!\n");
				System.exit(1);
			}

		if(itemId != 0)
		{
			String response;
			int ch;
			System.out.println("Please select a business type that you wish to search.. ");
			System.out.println("\n1. Restaurants");
            System.out.println("2. Hospitals\n");
            ch = input.nextInt();

            if(ch == 2)
            {
            	response = stub.seeHospitals(itemId, dbMenu);
            	System.out.print(response);
            	final JSONObject obj = new JSONObject(response);
                final JSONArray hosdata = obj.getJSONArray("Hospitals");
                final int n = hosdata.length();
                if(n != 0)
                {
                System.out.println("\nWe found "+n+" Hospitals in " +city+ ", " +state+ ":\n");
                for (int i = 0; i < n; ++i) {
                    final JSONObject hospital = hosdata.getJSONObject(i);
                    System.out.println("Id: " +hospital.getInt("hospitalid"));
                    System.out.println("Name: "+hospital.getString("name"));
                    System.out.println("Type: "+hospital.getString("type"));
                    System.out.println("Coordinates: "+hospital.getString("gps")+"\n");
                    System.out.println("Contact: "+hospital.getString("contactnumber")+"\n");
                  }
                }
                else
                {
                	System.out.println("\nWe found "+n+" Hospitals in " +city+ ", " +state+ "!\n");
                }
            }
            else
            	if(ch == 1)
            	{
            		response = stub.seeRestauraunts(itemId, dbMenu);
            		final JSONObject obj = new JSONObject(response);
                    final JSONArray resdata = obj.getJSONArray("Restaurants");
                    final int n = resdata.length();

                    if(n != 0)
                    {
                    System.out.println("\nWe found "+n+" Restaurents in " +city+ ", " +state+ ":\n");
                    for (int i = 0; i < n; ++i) {
                        final JSONObject restraunt = resdata.getJSONObject(i);
                        System.out.println("Id: " +restraunt.getInt("restaurantid"));
                        System.out.println("Name: "+restraunt.getString("name"));
                        System.out.println("Type: "+restraunt.getString("type"));
                        System.out.println("Coordinates: "+restraunt.getString("gps")+"\n");
                      }
                    }
                    else
                    {
                    	System.out.println("\nWe found "+n+" Restaurents in " +city+ ", " +state+ "!\n");

                    }
            	}

		}
		else
		{
			System.err.println("This City doesnt exixt in our Database. Please try again!\n");
			city="Chicago"; state = "IL";

			//setLocation(stub,dbMenu, city, state);
		}

		System.out.println("What would you like to do now..  ");
		System.out.println("\n1. Another Search");
        System.out.println("2. Exit\n");
		int menuCh = input.nextInt();

		if(menuCh == 1)
		{
			setLocation(stub, dbMenu, city, state);
		}
		else
		{
			System.out.println("\nThank you for using IGo!\n");
			System.exit(1);
		}
	}

	private static void addAccount(remote.happyPathInterface stub, boolean dbMenu) throws RemoteException, ClassNotFoundException, SQLException{

		String username, password, email, mobile;
		System.out.println("\n--New Account Creation--");
		System.out.println("Please enter your Username");
		username = input.next();
		System.out.println("Please enter a Password");
		password = input.next();
		System.out.println("Please enter your Email");
		email = input.next();
		System.out.println("Please enter your Mobile Number");
		mobile = input.next();
		try
		{
		stub.addAccount(username, password, email, mobile, true);
		System.out.println("\nAccount created!");

		login(stub,dbMenu);
		}
		catch(Exception e)
		{
			System.err.println("\nSeems like the Server is Down. Please try after some time. ");
		}

	}

	private static int validateLogin(remote.happyPathInterface stub, boolean db){
		String username, password;
		int loginToken;
		System.out.println("\n--Existing User Login--");
		System.out.println("Please enter your Username");
		username = input.next();
		System.out.println("Please enter a Password");
		password = input.next();

		try
		{
		//System.out.print(stub.seeHospitals(1, false));
		 loginToken = stub.validateLogin(username, password, db);

         return loginToken;
		}
		catch(Exception e)
		{
			System.err.println("\nSeems like the Server is Down. Please try after some time. ");
			e.printStackTrace();
			return 0;
		}
	}

	private static boolean chooseDb() {
		// TODO Auto-generated method stub

		int choiceDB;
		System.out.println("\nPlease choose a DataBase that you want to access:");
		System.out.println("1. MySql");
		System.out.println("2. MongoDB");
		System.out.println("3. Exit");

		choiceDB = input.nextInt();
		//use switch case here
		if(choiceDB == 1)
			return false;
		else if(choiceDB == 2)
			return true;
		else if(choiceDB == 3)
		{
			System.out.println("\nThank you for using IGo!\n");
			System.exit(1);
		}
		else
		{
			System.err.println("Wrong Input!");
			chooseDb();
		}
		return false;

	}

	private static void welcome() {
		String address = null;

		try{
			address = (InetAddress.getLocalHost()).toString();
		}
		catch(Exception e){
			System.err.println("can't get inet address.");
		}

		System.out.println("Welcome to IGo");
		System.out.println("This address is " + address);

	}

}

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Check to make sure you don't have a leak by turning off all of the water inside and outside your home or business. Go outside to the water meter and find the small hand that resembles a second hand on a watch and observe it carefully for at least two minutes to be certain it is not moving or jiggling. If it moves, there is water going somewhere – this definitely indicates a leak.
If you have a digital display water meter, check to make sure you don't have a leak by turning off all of the water inside and outside your home or business. Go outside to the water meter and look to see if the display numbers change. If it does, this indicates a leak.
Be aware that a toilet can run your bill up over $150.00 a month quite easily and often this cannot be heard. Check your toilets by putting food coloring in the toilet tank and leave it – without flushing – overnight. If food coloring shows in the toilet bowl before you flush, then you have a leak.
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Does Your Attire and the Way You Speak Matter?
We often express who we are by our behavior, including what we wear and how we speak. Sometimes, however, these expressions of our individuality go against our employers' rules or workplace norms. Whether through official or unofficial policy, our employers may expect us to dress or speak a certain way, or more likely, to avoid what they consider inappropriate behavior.
Not everyone agrees that one should conform to their employer's expectations. The ability to be themselves everywhere, including at work, regardless of what others think, is a value they hold dear. These people aren't wrong, but the belief that an employer shouldn't have a say over inappropriate behavior could be.
Do you like to express yourself through your attire? If your employer has a dress code, it is essential to follow it. It is also necessary to wear clothing that is considered right for your industry. Adding your individual style to that is usually okay, but flouting the rules or norms is not. It could send a message to your boss, coworkers, and customers that you don't take your work seriously.
Examples of attire that could be considered inappropriate for work may include clothing that is too casual (leggings and sweatpants, shorts, and ripped jeans), show too much skin, or is unkempt. Some may consider this unfair but whether it is or isn't is irrelevant. When there are rules, you must follow them, or work to change them.
If expressing yourself through your clothing style is extremely important to you, rather than bristling under the restrictions of what may be too conservative a work environment for your tastes, instead look for a job that allows you to wear the type of attire you desire. It is, in fact, one of the factors you should consider when choosing an occupation or evaluating a job offer.
Some types of clothing are inappropriate for particular work environments and occupations but are perfectly fine for others. For instance, an associate in an accounting firm wearing a tank top that shows off his tattoos would stand out like a sore thumb, but a graphic artist working in an advertising agency who dresses similarly would probably fit right in.
Many employers consider using profanity in the workplace inappropriate behavior. While cursing has become somewhat commonplace in today's society, they form negative opinions of anyone who regularly drops the "F-bomb" or other swear words at work. They think it shows a lack of professionalism.
Even employers who aren't offended may worry their customers and clients will be. The effect on their bottom line is enough to make them want to put a stop to the behavior or get rid of the offender. If your boss is among them, self-censorship is necessary. Disregarding your employer's concerns could affect your ability to advance or hold onto your job.
You may also have coworkers who cringe when they hear foul language. In social situations, they can choose to stay away from someone who uses foul language, but at work, they are a captive audience. Try your best to avoid behaviors that annoy coworkers. A harmonious work environment is more important than being able to use profanities on the job.


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As a young girl, my father and I would spend several weeks transforming a block of pine into a sleek racing car. Our school hosted a pinewood derby each Spring and it still remains one of the most memorable things my father and I did together during my childhood. He always got very passionate about our cars, tinkering with designs and strategizing over where to place the weights for speed. When my son joined our local Cub Scout pack and we started planning for his first Pinewood Derby, I pulled out the cars my father and I worked on together which was exciting and nostalgic for both of us.
The first Pinewood Derby was held by a Cub Scout pack in Los Angeles, California and has now become a tradition. Each Spring, the boys are given a Pinewood Derby Car Kit which includes a block of pine wood, four plastic wheels and four nails.
Each scout must use all of the pieces included in the Pinewood Derby Car Kit.
Apart from the rules listed above, scouts are encouraged to use their creativity to design and build their very own car. Having constructed Pinewood Derby Cars with my father and now as a parent, here are my best tips for building a Pinewood Derby Car.
Plan out the design of your car. Various designs can include the traditional racing car, a replica of a real-life car or truck, or a car/truck used in a TV or film (my son once drew inspiration from Harry Potter?).
Whittle the block of wood with a bandsaw. We found that this was less time-consuming then whittling with a hand knife or hand saw.
Consider using weights to bring the car to the maximum allowable 5 ounces. Coins, lead, and steel are common weights added to the Pinewood Derby Car and can be glued into the bottom of the vehicle.
Finish your design with paint and decals. Scouts can create their own unique design or draw inspiration from their favorite real or imagined vehicles.
My father and I shared many experiences together. But the time we spent creating my Pinewood Derby Car each year was particularly meaningful. Boys, particularly Cub Scouts, still require significant assistance with designing and building their car. Here are some of the things I was able to teach my son as we designed his Pinewood Derby Car.
Planning is essential. Each year, we are given the Pinewood Derby Car Kit several weeks ahead of the pack race. This particular activity requires planning and cannot easily be completed in one day. This is a great way to show scouts that building a car that looks nice and races well takes time, patience and creativity.
There is a science to the fastest car. Because the car is propelled by gravity, it is important to consider the science involved with crafting a car that races to win. While crafting the car, parents can talk to their kids about concepts like friction, drag, energy and inertia and how those factors impact the speed of the car.
Creativity is celebrated. In addition to awarding trophies for the fastest cars, our pack also awards scouts for their creativity. My son won "most realistic car" last year and he was incredibly proud of the fact that his design won him that award. Building a Pinewood Derby Car should be both educational and fun. Scouts should be encouraged to use their imagination to design their own unique vehicle.
Winning isn't everything. My son learned very early on that he is not going to excel at everything. Crafting a Pinewood Derby Car can provide moments for parents to talk to their children about sportsmanship. I like to celebrate my son's creativity and efforts. We also talk about supporting other scouts and their designs, even when we don't win.
In the midst of homework, sports, and life, I appreciate the opportunity to spend dedicated time building a Pinewood Derby Car with my son each year. These moments of brainstorming and creating are unique. There is great satisfaction and a sense of "pride" that comes from my son's completed Pinewood Derby masterpiece.
The annual Pinewood Derby is just one of the engaging activities that Cub Scouts participate throughout the year. Through our pack, we've camped at our local lake, learned how to use a whittling knife, put together love lunches for the homeless, spent the night on the USS Midway aircraft carrier, and watched a local air show. Cub Scouts take a break during the summer, however, the Boy Scouts of America hosts a number of Cub Scout Day Camps which include nature, sports, aquatics, and crafts.
To find a local Cub Scout Pack, visit BSA.org.


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Interview with E.G. Radcliff, Author of The Last Prince
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What can you tell us about your new release, The Last Prince?
The Last Prince is a prequel to The Hidden King, and tells the story of Ninian, Áed's partner. Overall, it is a very character-driven story–there are no dragons or grizzled monsters, quests or evil empires; instead, it's a story of growth and self-discovery laced with fae magic and the beautiful, dangerous journey of trusting another. From the violence of the city streets to the quiet moments between partners, The Last Prince is made of trauma and healing, folklore and family.
What or who inspired you to become an author?
I like this question, because the answer is… amusing to me. Being inspired to become an author implies that I chose to become an author, when in reality, it was something that just had to happen. I wrote a book because I liked writing; I decided to self-publish because I didn't want so much work to gather dust, and I fulfilled that decision with the love, support, and hard work of an awful lot of different people. Inspiration for my writing comes from everywhere and anywhere; I keep lists of tiny things that catch my eye, whether I'm at the hardware store or in the woods, and I observe the people around me to understand how my characters can function. So in that regard… I've been inspired to be an author by everyone I've ever met, and everything I've ever seen.
What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?
It's a strange list, I think. These are the books that I thought best because they were the most engaging, and of which I have tried to emulate certain facets, so they aren't sorted by genre, number in a series, or even age group; middle grade can exist alongside adult nonfiction, and I'll love them just the same.
A Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
The Night Circus
Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask
I assume the guest should be an author, and not a researcher of whatever subject has caught my fascination that week, but I'm going to pick someone who's not alive, because the rules didn't say I couldn't. Probably T.H. White, author of The Once and Future King and The Book of Merlyn–his books obviously fall outside of the genre I typically write, but from his worldbuilding to his dialogue–which is so subtly, brilliantly executed that one can discern which character is speaking without a single dialogue tag–his works are masterpieces. He's the sort of author whose character dynamics are profoundly human, and they're the driving force of the story, even when White uses that humanity to make statements about the nature of such vast subjects as Might versus Right.
What's your favorite thing about writing?
It's like reading, but I get to do whatever I want. It can be cathartic, or escapist, or a way to explore my own emotions. It's always a challenge.
I make sure to write at least 1,000 words every day, ideally more, and if I have nothing I need to do, then I assign myself work that I know I'll find fulfilling. I don't actually do very well when I'm not juggling five hundred projects; stress keeps me sane.
What scene from The Last Prince was your favorite to write?
There is a scene in the second half which is very peaceful: Áed and Ninian simply have a moment to themselves. Though The Last Prince is more character than external scheme-driven, it does have parts that are quite heavy, and I personally relished the chance to let Áed and Ninian relax and be happy for a little while.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I suppose that the philosophy I try hardest to live by is 'forgive me my humanity'. I, like everyone, sometimes fail to live up to my own standards, and self-forgiveness isn't one of my strengths–not when I want so very, very badly to be a good person. So sometimes, I need to remind myself that I'm human, imperfect by definition, and that it's okay. So long as I don't give up trying to do the right thing, I am allowed to make mistakes. This helps build compassion for myself, which I need, but also for other people; if I can work past failings in my own actions, then I can forgive those who, like me, try and sometimes do not succeed.
E.G. Radcliff is the author of the new book The Last Prince.
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Dig out that costume hidden in your closet, Saigon's first comic convention is happening this month
For fans of DC and Marvel comics, video games and Japanese manga, Comic Con needs no introduction, it's an international phenomenon. The first comics convention was an event called "Comiccon '64" held in New York City in July of 1964. Science fiction conventions started gaining popularity in the 1980s. The first San Diego Comic-Con, the most-attended comic convention in the country, was in 1970. This month, it lands in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time.
Oi speaks to Anna Thu Nguyenova and Kyle Farr, the people behind Saigon Comic Con, on geek culture, how they did it and what visitors can look forward to.
Why is Comic Con so popular?
Anna: Describing it as a pop culture event in no way captures the excitement of Comic Con. To its fan, it's not just a comic convention. It's Comic Con! As to why it's so popular, we think a large part of it has to do with cosplay. It's the same reason as why Halloween is so popular. People like to dress up… sometimes crazily. The difference with fans of pop culture is the stigma, especially in Vietnam because you can't go around dressed up as a fictional character without people thinking you are crazy. And comic books, manga and video games in Vietnam are treated as children territory and not something adults should waste time with but a lot of fans are adults who want to celebrate their passion without being judged. Comic Con takes the stigma out of the equation. At a Con, you can go as crazy as you want and be saluted by like-minded people.
Kyle: In short, Comic Con is a celebration of geek culture. It's where you show your geek pride.
When did the idea of holding Comic Con in Vietnam start?
K: Basically we arrived in Vietnam a couple of months ago. We were looking around for interesting things to do. We thought perhaps we should do a Color or Prisma run, but there are already so many people doing the exact same thing in Saigon. Then we found out that there was no Comic Con in Vietnam.
A: In August, we did a test to see if there was a demand, a simple online pre-registration. It was just a random website hosting an info sheet. We posted the link on a Vietnamese League of Legends fan site. Within the first week, we got 1,000 pre-registrations. And all that traffic was from a single forum post saying: 'Hey, guys! Comic Con!' and a link. We did no marketing.
K: It was then that we knew this was a validated concept.
Did you face any difficulties organizing it?
K: It's a lot of work but surprisingly we received help from a lot of people. Since we set up the company, people started finding us and asking to partner up. Upbeat ticket channel was the first one to get on board. Marvel and DC themselves sent words to keep them up-to-date with future Cons. It turns out they want to enter the Vietnamese market themselves in a couple of years.
How are Comic Con fans here different from the ones in the US?
A: In America, the people who go to Comic Con are adults. Eighteen is the minimum. Here, we are looking at a lot of young adults, teenagers and little kids accompanied by parents.
VND180,000 a ticket isn't cheap for a convention here. Vietnam has many manga conventions that are cheaply priced or free. Do you think that price tag will lower your turnout?
A: The thing about free or very cheap conventions is that they tend to be of low quality with unremarkable products, little to no content, or at an inconvenient location. We, on the other hand, want to bring really good content to our people and good content costs. San Diego Comic Con for example costs USD70 for entry, and if you want a signature from someone from the set of Game of Thrones that's going to be another USD40. You can't get Angelina Jolie or Robert Downey Jr. to come sit in your Con panel for VND50,000 per ticket. What we want to do is establish ourselves as a legitimate Comic Con and not your cookie cutter manga convention for teenagers. This year, we hope to set a standard that people will eventually get used to. Luckily, a couple other conventions in Vietnam are starting to charge upward too so we are not alone.
What can visitors look forward to at Saigon Comic Con?
A: We will have a one-day League of Legends tournament, played by Saigon Jokers and Fantastic Five. We have lots of booths selling really cool products. We also have a panel showcasing Vietnamese voice over artists and how they do their work.
We have several artist shops that are the only one of their kind in Vietnam. We've got the only shop that sells DC and Marvel comics in Vietnam. A couple of our partners and sponsors, such as VinaGame, will also be giving away free limited products and limited discounts. Esport fans can't miss the League of Legend tournament. And if you forget your cosplay or don't know where to start, Zombie Home Shop will be renting out cosplay outfits all day long.
Tell us more about the Comic Con Junior section.
A: We have an entire section for very young children in the Con, a playground, a place where they can read free comic books, and they are going to show the voicing for Doraemon.
Our sponsor absolutely insisted upon it [Comic Con Junior]. Children are a huge market for comic publishing houses here so it's no surprise. Another reason is that the market here is vastly different compared to the market in San Diego. In other countries, it is the adults who want to go to the Con and relive their dreams; here it's the children. We had to adjust a lot of things, this included, to cater to the market. This is a Vietnamese Comic Con after all.
Do you think now is a good time for the first Vietnamese Comic Con to debut?
A: Absolutely. Geek culture in Vietnam is in a very interesting phase right now. There are a lot of changes happening in between the generations. Take gaming, for example. Before it was kids' territory and something most parents don't want them to focus on. Now we have esports as a legitimate career and industry in Vietnam. It's really pulling in a lot of money and where there is money then people will start paying attention and perhaps change their bias about things.
K: Young people in Vietnam are more aware and more immersed in the global pop culture. Take The Avengers, for example. People really love the movie and now they want to see the comic books too. DC and Marvel aren't widely sold in Vietnam yet but it's a matter of time.
Once the Con is done, what will you do next?
K: We will be looking at Hanoi Comic Con.
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Driving through the modern security gates, past the meticulously manicured fairways of one of the spectacular golf courses Jonathan's Landing has to offer, it's easy to forget just why this 606 acre parcel of real estate was named Jonathan's Landing. But if you've ever wondered why the developers of this world class country club community decided to name streets and neighborhoods with monikers like Barrow Island, Port Royal Circle, Casseeky Island, Port Dickinson, Captain Kirle Drive and more, then you'll need to go back to a time when much of Florida was still hostile and considered uninhabitable by many. Including what is present day Jupiter, Florida. Back to a time of Indians, pirates, treasure seekers and others braving the New World and looking to make their claim.
Jonathan's Landing is named after Jonathan Dickinson, the same man whose name graces Jonathan Dickinson's State Park just a few miles to the north. Jonathan Dickinson was a Quaker merchant from Port Royal, Jamaica. Jonathan's father, Francis Dickinson, played a role in the capture of Jamaica in 1655 by the English. His work resulted in being rewarded with two plantations. Jonathan became a merchant in the main Jamaican port city of Port Royal, while his brother ran the plantations. In 1692 a major earthquake struck Jamaica and almost leveled Port Royal, resulting in huge monetary losses for the Dickinson family.
In 1696, Jonathan Dickinson left Jamaica with his wife, Mary, their infant son, Jonathan, ten slaves and some seaman aboard the ship The Reformation with the goal of resettling in the city of Philadelphia. On August 23, 1696, The Reformation set sail from Port Royal, Jamaica as part of a convoy under the protection of the English Royal Navy frigate HMS Hampshire. But getting to their final destination would lead the party on a harrowing journey that Jonathan famously retold in his journal of the ordeal, which was published in 1699. Reprinted many times over the years, today the writings are commonly known as Jonathan Dickinson's Journal.
Things started to go bad for Jonathan and his party after the Reformation became accidently separated and sailed into some high winds on September 18th. During the high winds, Master Joseph Kirle had his leg broken when a sail boom whipped across the ship's deck. On September 24, after evading French ships in the Florida Straits, The Reformation found itself in a massive storm that was probably a hurricane whose high winds and huge seas foundered the ship onto shore north of Jupiter Inlet in what is now known as Jupiter Island, Florida.
All passengers survived, but many of Dickinson's party were sick or injured including; his young son, Robert Barrow, Benjamin Allen and Captain Joseph Kirle. They retrieved as many supplies as they could, but soon were captured by the local Indians from the town of Jobe. In his famous writings, Jonathan Dickinson spelled the name "Hoe-Bay" which today is Hobe Sound, Florida. The Jobe Indians confiscated all of Dickinson's supplies and were correctly convinced they were all loathed Englishman, but a resourceful crewman who spoke Spanish, Solomon Cresson, resolved to say that they were Spanish. The Jobes, perhaps afraid of mistakenly mistreating Spanish nationals, freed them to travel. Dickinson's party wanted to head to St. Augustine, but the Jobe Cacique (which Dickinson spelled "Caseekey") wanted them to go to Cuba instead. The Jobe Indians were not happy with the decision, but eventually relented and let Dickinson and his party begin travel to St. Augustine.
The 49 day journey to St. Augustine up 230 miles of the untamed east coast of Florida was full of danger from all sides as the survivors battled the elements and continually had to convince hostile Indian tribes they were not "Nickaleers", which was their word for the hated English. After a brief stay in Saint Augustine, Jonathan Dickinson's surviving party make their way to Charles Town (now Charleston, South Carolina), where they were finally able to find passage to their original destination, Philadelphia. Jonathan Dickinson did well for himself in Philadelphia, even serving as mayor twice. Jonathan Dickinson died in 1722.
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Baking Minute: cake week with the Canadian Baking Show
Last night was the premiere of the Canadian Baking Show! It was an amazing 45-minutes full of flour, sugar, chocolate, and lots of cake — and the best part is they kept the format pretty close to the original British series.
The hosts were a delight. Daniel Levy is a Canadian actor and television personality and Julia Chan is a British actress. They may not have a lot of baking experience themselves, which is one of the biggest criticism of their performance on the show, but what they lack in technique they make up for in optimism, kindness, and a love for tasting icing.
The 10 bakers were put through three different challenges that were meant to show off their personality, technical skills, and creativity. The first challenge was all about cupcakes. They were tasked to make two different kinds of cupcakes, each showing off their distinctive personality. Some bakers put a little bit of a French or Italian twist on their cupcakes, while other's used elements of their job or family life as inspiration. My personal favourite was the beer-battered cakes with bits of bacon on top, and of course, nanaimo bar cupcakes! So Canadian!
The second challenge was the technical round. Bakers were given a recipe they had never seen before and asked to follow it and fill in the blanks. The cake the judges chose was called a Battenberg cake, which I had never heard of. It's a checkerboard sponge cake with cherry and pistachio flavours, filed with jam and covered in marzipan. Only a few of the bakers were able to get the look quite right.
The Battenberg Cake
The last challenge was the show-stopping chocolate cake. Bakers were told to use two different kinds of chocolate and to be as creative as possible. I was a bit disappointed at how these cakes turned out. Many of them were messy, crooked, and just plain unappealing. Others were very creative. My personal favourite was that of Julian D'Entremont, from Halifax N.S., who created a cake inspired by his profession, contracting. It looked like a cement block, with five layers of cake paired with edible tools!
One of the bakers, James Hoyland of Richmond B.C., actually used a recipe I bake all the time. We call it wacky cake. You essentially mix everything in the pan (although we do use a separate bowl) and use white vinegar, oil, and vanilla as the liquids. It creates a fluffy sponge cake, and is great for cupcakes. However, he mixed it with his hands straight in the pan and used super thick fondant to cover it. From experience, I know the cake can be a bit dense and is better served with a buttercream icing.
At the end of the day, the winner was Terri Thomspon from Sherward Park, Alta. who won over the judges with her garden-inspired chocolate cake. Poor Pierre Morin from Cantley, Que. was the first baker to leave after his ganache separated on his cupcakes and his chocolate mouse collapsed on his cake. Nevertheless, there were smiles and big hugs for everyone!
Terri Thompson's raspberry and chocolate winning cake. Photo courtesy of the CBC
The show in general was pretty good. There wasn't as much of that dry British humour that I came to love in the original series, but you can't win it all. I did feel like the judges could be more active in the show — they are the ones with the baking expertise and most of the time their comments were "it's dry", "it's moist", or "I can tell it is a cookies and cream cupcake" (probably because it had an actual cookie on top). The judges are renowned pastry chefs Bruno Feldeisen and Rochelle Adonis.
Hopefully, as the episodes continue, the bakers get used to being on camera and their final products become a little less sloppy. I also hope that, as bakers are weeded out of the competition, the judges will have more time to offer real opinions rather than judging the pastry by their appearance and texture alone.
What did you think of the premiere? Let us know in the comments below!
Author Katherine DeClerq
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District gets international attention for re-thinking what school looks like
Lisa Irish/ Arizona Education News Service
One of Arizona's newest public district schools is drawing international attention for an innovative structural and interior design created to improve student achievement by fostering engagement, collaboration and creativity.
Educators, researchers, policymakers and architects from around the world gathered earlier this month to discuss the impact of design on educational outcomes at Canyon View High School in Waddell, a school built with that in mind. The two-day symposium was organized by The Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change project based at The University of Melbourne in Australia.
"We looked at the activities that we know define what good teaching and learning are, and then we tried to reflect that in developing learning spaces to facilitate that," said Phil Nowlin, Canyon View principal.
Video by Brooke Razo/AZEdNews, edited by Alex Zapata/ASBA: Innovative learning spaces at Canyon View High School
The school opened to students for the first time on Aug. 6, 2018.
"There's already so much existing research about what conditions are optimal for children and adolescents to grow and develop, but not a whole lot about it is being used in our profession," said Dina Sorenson, an education designer with DLR Group and a member of the The American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Education and one of about 70 symposium participants. "The question is no longer if the built environment affects us, but rather how much it is affecting us."
Canyon View includes outdoor learning areas like a campfire ring along the xericaped habitat. Photo by Lisa Irish/AZEdNews
Agua Fria Union High School District leaders will find out. The design of Canyon View is dramatically different from the other five high schools in the district, but you can see ideas tried out at newer schools like Verrado High School refined at Canyon View.
Outside, stairstep seating creates a classroom in the central gathering space between buildings, as do benches in campfire-style rings along xeriscape habitat that spans the length of campus.
Inside, flexible learning environments, separated by glass walls, replace conventional classrooms. Not all chairs are behind desks, and not all desks have chairs – some are for standing behind, which some students prefer.
School furniture is light and mobile, enabling teachers and students to quickly and easily create spaces that match their learning needs and objectives for the week, day or even hour.
When not with students, teachers utilize teacher centers to carry out their other duties.
In the centers – one is located in each building, teachers have computer workstations, personal lockers, a shared worktable, lunchroom amenities and two sound-proof booths, where they can make calls to parents.
Eliminating teacher desks, file cabinets and bookcases from learning spaces frees up more flexible space for student learning, said symposium attendee Erin O'Reilly with the University of Montana's teacher education program.
ILETC participants in a Canyon View large flexible learning area. Photo by Lisa Irish/AZEdNews
These innovative learning environments help teachers "deliver instruction in a variety of ways so that students are constantly engaged," said Nowlin.
The event highlighted how teachers are using innovative learning environments, what support they need to transition out of traditional classrooms, and how the new spaces can best support students' learning, said Joann Cattlin, project manager of The Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change project.
The Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change project has been holding events like this for the past seven years.
The group aims to engage researchers, architects, educators and policy makers in discussions about how to adapt instruction in these spaces to boost students' learning as well as provide easy access to current research and research-based best practices.
"Design matters and it's important to teaching and learning and how we shape our learning experiences, said Caroline Lobo with AIA's Committee on Architecture for Education during the event.
Mobility, flexibility in learning spaces
Canyon View teachers don't have a set classroom, their class rotates through the school's different learning areas, Nowlin said.
"In these environments, we get to allow students to be creative with how they learn," said Sholanda Smith, an exceptional student services teacher at Canyon View High School who co-teaches with the algebra teacher.
Smith said she's learning how to use these learning environments to engage students on a deeper level that "includes those critical thinking pieces, that collaborative component and lets them come up with projects to show them the value of learning."
These innovative learning spaces help students of all abilities, said Raechel French, an education planner with DLR Group.
"People who need to be more secluded can find that quiet space, but still be in the classroom," French said. "You're not singled out for going to a different area, because everyone is going to a different area and finding a place that works for them."
DLR Group, along with Steelcase Education and Ecophon Saint-Gobain were event sponsors. DLR Group also was the architect for the Canyon View project.
Teachers have struggled for many years to be creative and differentiate instruction for students within a traditional classroom with four walls and tables and chairs that don't move, Nowlin said.
"Now, what we've done is we've given our teachers an opportunity to be creative in a space that allows for that, which automatically gets the mind going and generates a different level of instruction," he said.
Architecture can facilitate the collaboration and creativity valued in education and the workforce, said Anat Mor-Avi, an architect from Israel working on her Ph.D. who will present her research on the social aspects of innovative learning environments at the conference next year.
These innovative environments let teachers and students "choose where to learn, because the where is very important today and part of the innovative engine," Mor-Avi said.
Non-traditional learning spaces can help teachers grow and learn, too.
The glass walls between learning spaces at Canyon View means that teachers can see what their colleagues are doing, Smith said.
"You get to learn from your colleagues, as well as refine your own practices," Smith said.
Hundreds of people were involved in the nine-month process of designing Canyon View with architects from DLR Group and Chasse Building Team, including students, teachers, faculty groups, the governing board and community members, said Dr. Dennis Runyan, superintendent of Agua Fria Unified School District.
The group knew they were "not building a school for today," but for the future, and after visiting many schools "what came out of that was this," said Maxine Hill, a member of Agua Fria Unified School District's Governing Board.
To create these innovative learning environments at Canyon View, the people involved in the design process visited many schools, learned more about learning communities, listened to what teachers were looking for and talked about the importance of choice, activities and creating a positive culture and environment on campus, said Pamela Loeffelman, principal architect with DLR Group's K-12 practice in the Southwest.
"This process was really driven by the vision of all of the stakeholders," Loeffelman said. "Agua Fria has a high appreciation for risk, and a high appreciation for success. This is important because it reduces the risk for other school districts when they want to do something like this."
A partnership with the Arizona School Facilities Board, which helped with some planning and design, was also key to the school's construction, Runyan said.
While construction like this takes time, schools can adapt these concepts on a smaller scale to their existing campuses now, said Paul Bakalis, executive director of the Arizona School Facilities Board and a licensed architect.
"I say we start transforming schools next semester," Bakalis said. "It doesn't need to take a long time if you're focused and deliver."
Key features of the school's design include increased integration of technology, flexible instructional space, blended communication formats for teaching and learning, real-time accessibility to practical learning and potential cross-age demographic learning, Runyan said.
School's role as a community center
Adjacent to one parking lot is the school's Accelerator, which includes an auditorium with flexible space, a large open area and small offices including the school's broadcast studio, maker space and concession area.
The Accelerator can be used by the community when school is in session without disturbing students, Runyan said.
Canyon View Principal Phil Nowlin answers questions in one of the school's robotics areas. Photo by Lisa Irish/AZEdNews
It's also used for teacher and staff training sessions, and has two-way communication with the innovation lab at each of the district's high schools so students on any campus can take part in events on any campus, Runyan said.
Recently, the Acclerator hosted 24 high schools from across the Southwest for a robotics tournament and each area of the Accelerator was used, Runyan said.
Applying what's been learned to other schools
Canyon View High School was built in 14 months for about $78 million, and has a lower cost per square foot than any of the other schools under construction in the district, Loeffelman said.
"Even though there's conversations about this feeling like a Taj Mahal, there were a lot of intentional decisions in terms of use of materials to make sure that it was on time and on budget," Loeffelman said.
Buildings are positioned to provide wind tunnels and shade the outdoor gathering and eating areas, and xeriscape landscaping saves water and reduces maintenance, Loeffelman said.
Also, a Bio-Phase Change Material ENRG blanket in one building provides a new approach to thermal storage for heating and cooling buildings, Loeffelman said.
Now, DLR Group is taking what they learned from building Canyon View, applying it to older schools and customizing the design to each school's campus, culture and specific student population, Loeffelman said.
"These spaces have to stand the test of time," Runyan said. "What does this look like to students in 10 years? What does it look like in 15 years? We know what the square box looks like, and what it looked like 40 years ago. It's our hope that these spaces are adaptable to the ever-changing face of education."
Slideshow by Lisa Irish/AZEdNews: The Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change project symposium at Canyon View High School
ILETC participants in one of Canyon View High School's forts, or large flexible learning areas.
A view along the shaded interior learning areas and habitat between the buildings at Canyon View HIgh School.
A close up of one of the campfire style outdoor gathering places at Canyon View High School.
Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board Member Maxine Hill and Mary Kay Utecht chat at The Accelerator at Canyon View High School during a break at the ILETC symposium.
Anat Mor-Avi, left, and another ILETC participant during the small group activity in one of Canyon View High School's learning suites.
The ILETC attendees gather outside Canyon View High School's Accelerator.
Working in groups in one of Canyon View High School's forts, or large flexible learning areas.
Wes Imms, right, talks to a group about a design priorities activity in a learning area.
Wen Wen, standing, discusses the findings of his research at The Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change project symposium.
The Welcome Center at Canyon View High School.
Architect Pamela Loeffelman with DLR Group talks about the features in one of the Teacher Centers at Canyon View High School.
Canyon View High School Principal Phil Nowlin talks about some of the features of the teachers center.Teacher Center
Participants in the ILETC symposium prioritize design concepts in a small group activity.
One of the shaded gathering areas outside at Canyon View High School.
Growing plants are some of the cooling elements used in the outdoor areas of Canyon View High School.
A room in one of the teacher centers at Canyon View High School where teachers can have privacy when they make phone calls.
Architect Philip Idle sums up the research discussed at the ILETC symposium held at Canyon View High School.
Canyon View High School Principal Phil Nowlin answers questions about the learning environments at his high school designed to improve students academic outcomes.
Arizona School Facilities Board Executive Director Paul Bakalis, center, discusses priorities during a small group activity at the ILETC symposium at Canyon View High School.
Dr. Mira Gambhir with the Chandaria Research Centre at Branksome Hall in Toronto discusses her research on teachers and students responses to innovative learning environments.
One of the student eating areas at Canyon View High School.
Participants at The Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change project symposium talk during a break at The Accelerator at Canyon View High School.
One of the design team members from Arizona State University answers questions about the xeriscape habitat and outdoor cooling features at Canyon View High School.
Canyon View High School's flexible learning spaces.
A gathering area for students along a hallway at Canyon View High School.
Canyon View Principal Phil Nowlin answers questions in one of the school's robotics areas.
Canyon View High School's Accelerator, which includes an auditorium with flexible space, a large open area and small offices including the school's broadcast studio, maker space and concession area, and can be used by the community when school is in session without disturbing students.
Chris Bradbeer and a group of participants talk during a priority setting activity during The Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change project symposium at Canyon View High School.
Participants in The Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change project gather on the learning stairs part of an outdoor amphitheatre at Canyon View High School.
Canyon View High School Principal Phil Nowlin, center, talks about how this learning suite helps students work in small groups and then share out what they find and create.
Canyon View High School in Waddell includes outdoor learning areas like the campfire style ring along the xericaped habitat that runs down the center of the school.
Wes Imms, center, speaks with educators, researchers, policymakers and architects from around the world gathered earlier this month to discuss the impact of design on educational outcomes at Canyon View High School in Waddell, a school built with that in mind.
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We are also proposing to change the distribution arrangements for three multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments: interferon beta-1-alpha (Avonex); Interferon beta-1-beta (Betaferon); and glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), to align with the other funded MS treatments. This would mean that these treatments would need to be collected from a community pharmacy, in the same way as other funded medicines, rather than the current direct distribution arrangement to the patient's nominated delivery point. This change would begin from February 2019 for glatiramer and from July 2019 for the interferons.
Consultation closes at 5 pm on Friday, 21 December 2018 and feedback can be emailed to Andrew Oliver, Therapeutic Group Manager via consult@pharmac.govt.nz.
There would be no change for patients as this product would continue to be fully funded subject to the same restrictions as it is now.
An additional funded brand would be available for patients who meet the Special Authority criteria for methylphenidate extended-release tablets/capsules, subject to Medsafe registration. The currently funded brands are Concerta and Ritalin LA. Methylphenidate ER – Teva is undergoing registration with Medsafe as a generic version of the Concerta formulation.
Glatiramer 40 mg prefilled syringe, with three times per week dosing, would be funded from 1 February 2019. Glatiramer 20 mg prefilled syringe would continue to be funded until 30 June 2019, when it would be delisted.
In order to remain on funded glatiramer, patients currently using this treatment would need to change to the new 40 mg strength before the 20 mg strength was delisted. A change from glatiramer 20 mg to 40 mg would involve a change in dosing frequency, which patients will need to discuss with their prescribers.
Direct distribution of the 20 mg prefilled syringe would continue to the patient's nominated collection point until the patient changed to the 40 mg strength. Patients would need to discuss this change with their usual neurology clinic or doctor to get a prescription for the new 40 mg strength.
Once patients have changed to the 40 mg prefilled syringes, they would need to collect their glatiramer from their usual community pharmacy and pay the standard prescription co-payment, in the same way as they do for most other funded medicines.
The 20 mg strength would not be available for new patients commencing treatment with glatiramer from 1 February 2019 onwards – these patients would need to get a prescription for glatiramer 40 mg to take to their community pharmacy.
All patients who are taking interferon beta-1-alpha as at 5 June 2019 would receive an eight-week delivery of their medicine on 5 June 2019. From 1 July 2019 onwards, these existing patients would need to have prescriptions for interferon beta-1-alpha dispensed from their usual community pharmacy each month.
All new patients starting on interferon beta-1-alpha from 1 July 2019 would need to obtain a prescription from their neurologist to take to their community pharmacy for dispensing.
All patients would need to pay a prescription co-payment for these pharmaceuticals when dispensed from their community pharmacy.
All patients who are taking interferon beta-1-beta as at 29 May 2019 would receive an eight-week delivery of their medicine on 29 May 2019. From 1 July 2019 onwards, these existing patients would need to have prescriptions for interferon beta-1-beta dispensed from their usual community pharmacy each month.
All new patients starting on interferon beta-1-beta from 1 July 2019 would need to obtain a prescription from their neurologist to take to their community pharmacy for dispensing.
A new 60 tablet pack size of modafinil (Modavigil) 100 mg tablets would be funded from 1 February 2019. The currently funded 30 tablet pack size would be delisted when stocks are exhausted, which is expected to be no later than 31 August 2019.
There would be an additional brand of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release tablets funded for the treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from a future date to be determined, following Medsafe approval.
Community pharmacies would access glatiramer 40 mg, interferon beta-1-alpha and interferon beta-1-beta through their usual supply channels. Any community pharmacy dispensing these products could claim reimbursement for it for patients with a valid Special Authority approval.
Special Authority (panel approval) numbers would be issued for patients in advance of the proposed changes.
There would be no significant impacts for prescribers from the modafinil or methylphenidate extended-release components of the proposal.
Funded access to all multiple sclerosis treatments would continue to be via application to the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Assessment Committee (MSTAC) through the MSTAC panel coordinator. The MSTAC panel coordinator would no longer be able to remind prescribers that new prescriptions are due, so the prescriber would be responsible for ensuring that patients are seen and prescriptions are issued in a timely manner.
A change from glatiramer 20 mg to 40 mg would involve a change in dosing frequency, which patients would need to be educated about. We have been advised by the Neurological Subcommittee of the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) that neurology nurses would be likely to conduct most of the patient education about the dosing change in main centres, but general physicians may manage the patients in provincial centres.
Direct distribution to patients would cease so there would no longer be a requirement to submit prescriptions to PHARMAC for dispensing and direct distribution. Patients would need to request the prescriptions themselves through their usual MS healthcare professional (neurologist, nurse specialist, general physician or GP), and then present the script to their community pharmacy for dispensing.
There would be no changes to the access criteria (Special Authority criteria) for multiple sclerosis treatments as a result of this proposal.
The proposal would incur distribution costs for glatiramer, interferon beta-1-alpha and interferon beta-1-beta that are not currently payable due to the direct distribution arranged by PHARMAC. However, due to the proposed price reduction for modafinil, which would provide significant savings, there would likely be longer-term savings to the health sector as a result of this proposal.
People with multiple sclerosis, ADHD or narcolepsy.
Multiple sclerosis, ADHD and narcolepsy consumer interest groups.
Healthcare practitioners involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis, ADHD or narcolepsy.
Ministry of Health Sector Operations and pharmacy software vendors.
PHARMAC has entered into a provisional agreement with Teva for the supply of the three pharmaceuticals in this proposal. Teva already supplies two of the pharmaceuticals (glatiramer 20 mg prefilled syringe and modafinil 100 mg tablets) and would be an additional supplier of methylphenidate extended-release tablets.
The modafinil and methylphenidate extended-release tablets components of the proposal would provide savings that could be used to fund other pharmaceuticals.
Teva has notified discontinuation of glatiramer 20 mg injections, so the proposal to fund glatiramer 40 mg is to ensure that patients would continue to have access to funded glatiramer.
PHARMAC received clinical advice from the Neurology Subcommittee of PTAC, which noted that switching from glatiramer 20 mg to 40 mg would involve a change in dosing frequency, which the patient would need to be educated about. The Subcommittee considered that neurology nurses would be likely to conduct most of the patient education about the dosing change in main centres, but general physicians may manage the patients in provincial centres.
We think that people's medicine supply is best managed by their community pharmacists, and we have been working over the last few years to return the dispensing of medicines such as this to community pharmacies. Most (if not all) people taking interferons or glatiramer will have an existing relationship with their community pharmacy. Having these medicines supplied through the pharmacy would enable the pharmacist to have an overview of each person's medicines. Other funded treatments for multiple sclerosis, such as fingolimod and dimethyl fumarate, are already dispensed through community pharmacy.
* Modavigil tab 100 mg, 30 tab pack size, would have a price and subsidy decrease from 1 February 2019.
A confidential rebate would apply to Modavigil that would further reduce its net price to the Funder.
There would be no change to the Special Authority criteria for modafinil as a result of this proposal. The current criteria can be found here.
Modafinil (Modavigil) 30 tablet pack would be delisted from the Pharmaceutical Schedule on or before 31 August 2019, or when stocks are exhausted.
Modafinil (Modavigil) 60 tablet pack would have protection from delisting and subsidy reduction until 1 August 2020.
The funding of Methylphenidate ER – Teva would be subject to it gaining Medsafe approval.
There would be no change to the Special Authority criteria (SA1151) for methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release as a result of this proposal. The current criteria can be found here.
Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release (Methylphenidate ER – Teva) would have protection from delisting and subsidy reduction until 1 July 2020.
A confidential rebate would apply to both strengths of Copaxone that would reduce its net price to the Funder.
Copaxone 40 mg would have protection from delisting and subsidy reduction until 1 October 2020.
The Xpharm rule would continue to apply to glatiramer inj 20 mg prefilled syringe but would not be applied to glatiramer inj 40 mg prefilled syringe.
All applications for treatment with glatiramer would continue to be assessed by the Multiple Sclerosis Treatments Assessment Committee (MSTAC).
Glatiramer 20 mg would be delisted from the Pharmaceutical Schedule by no later 30 June 2019, when all patients using the 20 mg strength would have switched to glatiramer 40 mg or stock is exhausted.
Patients using glatiramer 20 mg would need to transition to the 40 mg strength to remain on funded glatiramer treatment.
Glatiramer 20 mg would continue to be provided by direct distribution until it is delisted.
Direct distribution would not be available for glatiramer 40 mg. Patients would need to take their prescription to a community pharmacy for dispensing, as with other funded medicines. A prescription co-payment would apply to dispensings of glatiramer 40 mg.
Patients would need to visit their neurology clinic or MS healthcare professional between 1 February 2019 and 30 June 2019 to be changed to the glatiramer 40 mg.
PHARMAC would already have provided the prescriber with an updated Special Authority approval number to write on the prescription for each patient.
Patients would take the prescription for glatiramer 40 to their usual community pharmacy to be dispensed, and a prescription co-payment would apply.
Glatiramer 20 mg and 40 mg can both be used with the same injector device.
The Xpharm rule would be removed from interferon beta-1-alpha (Avonex and Avonex Pen) with effect from 1 July 2019, meaning that it would need to be dispensed from a community pharmacy.
There would be no change to the price and subsidy of interferon beta-1-alpha.
All patients taking interferon beta-1-alpha as at 5 June 2019 would receive an eight-week delivery of their medicine on 5 June 2019. From 1 July 2019 onwards, patients would need to have prescriptions for interferon beta-1-alpha dispensed from their usual community pharmacy and a prescription co-payment would apply.
The Xpharm rule would be removed from interferon beta-1-beta (Betaferon) with effect from 1 July 2019, meaning that it would need to be dispensed from a community pharmacy.
There would be no change to the price and subsidy of interferon beta-1-beta.
All patients taking interferon beta-1-beta as at 29 May 2019 would receive an eight-week delivery of their medicine on 29 May 2019. From 1 July 2019 onwards, patients would need to have their prescription for interferon beta-1-beta dispensed from their usual community pharmacy and a prescription co-payment would apply.
Send us an email: consult@pharmac.govt.nz by 5pm on 21 December 2018.


ICRISAT's sustainable farming practices bring innovative solutions to empower farmers and people dependent on agriculture.
In 2015, the United Nations outlined 17 sustainable-development goals aimed at ending poverty and protecting the planet. By 2030, the U.N. hopes to see those 17 goals stimulate change by addressing economic, social and environmental problems.
The International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), based in Hyderabad, India, has been working for the past 40 years to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics, areas highly susceptible to the effects of climate change. ICRISAT is a prime example of an international nonprofit organization aiming to achieve these sustainable-development goals. Through partnerships with many industries, ICRISAT collaborates around scientific research on innovative and sustainable development.
ICRISAT's efforts focus on agriculture in developing nations, where 90 percent of the world's farmers live. Because 65 percent of agricultural land is considered dry land, ICRISAT's partnerships are based in dry parts of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, places where many of the 2.5 billion poorest people in the world live. ICRISAT recognizes that the majority of the world's poor grow and/or eat wheat, rice and maize (corn). Many of these dryland farmers simply cannot expect sustainable yields given weather patterns. If they cannot grow enough to sell, they cannot feed their families, their children cannot go to school, they cannot contribute to a local economy, and their overall health and well-being diminishes. These problems clearly perpetuate cycles of poverty.
ICRISAT's sustainable farming practices bring innovative solutions to empower farmers and people dependent on agriculture. ICRISAT is developing smart foods and creating diets with low environmental impact that contribute to food and nutrition security. ICRISAT aims to bring smart food into mainstream agricultural markets by promoting investment in research and development for grains like millet.
Millet is a smart food, meaning it is good for the planet, good nutritionally and good for the farmer. Comparatively, in semi-arid areas, major crops like maize often produce crops once in four years. Many farmers need a different solution. Millet is a much heartier grain that has a low glycemic index and is helpful in fighting and preventing diabetes. It has two to three times the amount of calcium as milk per unit, is high in fiber and antioxidants and is gluten-free. Millet has a small water and carbon footprint, requiring 30 percent less water than maize and 70 percent less water than rice. Millet matures in half the time it takes wheat to grow and it requires fewer fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, millet has an above-average yield potential and multiple uses including biofuel.
Market potential can be high for a smart food like millet. All that it lacks is investment and development of a brand (like milk has developed as a brand). In addition, ICRISAT is working to help farmers in local and regional economies build the knowledge and infrastructure to support a more sustainable agricultural industry based on millet.
If the food system of a few crops that receive the majority of investment and development can be diversified with smart foods like millet, then the cycles of poverty, hunger and unsustainable practices can be influenced and innovation can effectuate positive change.
Governmental farm aid currently supports the big three crops which, unfortunately, often do not help the most impoverished as much as they should. It is incumbent upon us to learn about organizations like ICRISAT and crops such as millet.
Climate change and the difficulties facing drylands farmers arguably affect the entire global food market, including those of us in first-world nations. This is why collaborative efforts and investments in smart foods like millet are critical. By the way, try some millet. It is probably available at your favorite store.
John Hoffmire is director of the Impact Bond Fund at Saïd Business School at Oxford University and directs the Center on Business and Poverty at UW-Madison. He runs Progress Through Business, a nonprofit group promoting economic development. Rachel Gilman, Hoffmire's colleague at Progress Through Business, did the research for this article.


Cody: Welcome to the Dive Time Show. I'm Cody [Albright 00:00:04] and I'm here with my lovely wife, Rachel.
Cody: And together we're the owners of Sierra Pools and Spas of Tulsa. You can find at sierrapoolsandspas.com or give us a phone call at 918-884-8427. That's sierrapoolsandspas.com or give us a phone call at 918-884-8427. We're also on Facebook, you can contact us that way as well. So what are we talking about today Rachel?
Rachel: Today we are talking about frogs.
Rachel: Yeah, specifically how to keep them out of your Tulsa pools. They can be really annoying when it comes to having a pool.
Rachel: So they're one of the most common pests you'll find hanging around your pool and in your pool.
Cody: They go there to die.
Rachel: Pretty much. We live in the country and we have like three ponds on our property, and the amount of frogs that you hear in the summertime at night is crazy. Of course we're used to it because we live there, but anybody who comes over the nighttime is just like, "How do you sleep with the frogs?" Because they are really loud and there's a ton of them Tulsa Pools.
But frogs love water, everyone knows that. And so naturally they come to the pool and … Because it's like a giant watering hole and looks really nice. So we're going to talk about why frogs love swimming pools, if they're bad for your pool, and how we can get rid of them if you find them being a nuisance and being a problem with your pool. So if you ever wondered why frogs always seem to end up in the pool, there's some simple reasons and some obvious reasons. It's the circle of life.
Rachel: So at nighttime your pool acts like a giant reflective mirror for any light that's around. So if you have any porch lights, any outdoor lighting. The water is going to reflect this lighting, and that attracts bugs.
Cody: Especially the wasps, so annoying Tulsa Pools.
Cody: I thought they breathe through their skin.
Rachel: But they can't stay in water, they have to get out on land.
Rachel: So they can be in the water for a long period of time.
Rachel: But at some point they have to get out. And so.
Cody: Learning experience for me as well.
Rachel: Yeah, I used to play with grass snakes just pick them up out of the yard Tulsa Pools.
Cody: No, I didn't do that.
Rachel: And just wrap them around my wrists and stuff.
Cody: I have no admission to do that.
Rachel: You know the little green ones? The little tiny green ones.
Cody: Yeah my friends would chase me around with those suckers, I hate them Tulsa Pools.
Cody: I ate a worm once.
Cody: Have you done that?
Rachel: No, I have not.
Cody: The only reason I did it is because I said I did it before, and then my friends didn't believe me. Which I never had before. And then of course me being the kid that I had to prove that I was right and awesome. And falling under peer pressure.
Cody: I grabbed a worm and ate it.
Cody: And I was like, "Oh, it's not that bad." And then they didn't look. I was just like in disgust.
Rachel: Yeah, that's disgusting. There was that book, How to Eat Fried Worms. You remember that?
Cody: Yeah, I never read it.
Cody: You were more of an outdoorsy girl back then too.
Rachel: Yeah and actually they eat a lot of the bugs that are around your pool, which is nice. So you'd normally have to clean those bugs up if the frogs weren't there. But when they drown it can cause a problem with water situation.
Cody: It seems like when I was younger there was always a frog every time I go swimming at my cousin's pool [inaudible 00:05:07], there's at least two frogs it seemed like.
Rachel: Yeah in fact I remember last year I went swimming at your aunt's pool and your … Well he's not your uncle.
Rachel: What was his name?
Cody: Ah, I still call him uncle but he's not my uncle.
Rachel: Yeah he was cleaning frogs out of the skimmer one of the days that I was there.
Cody: Yeah, isn't that just weird.
Cody: If you enjoy frog legs you'll really appreciate it actually.
Rachel: Yeah. But they get stuck in your skimmer and it's just gross. If your worried about getting diseases from frogs. You don't have to worry about that because the chemicals in your pool, if your maintaining it properly, take care of any bacteria anyways. You don't have to worry about disease, they're just gross and it's just a nuisance Tulsa Pools.
Rachel: So we're going to talk about nine simple methods to reduce frogs in your pool. Just because they're not bad doesn't mean you want them in your pool. You don't want them in your pool.
Cody: Just don't listen to anything we're about to say.
Rachel: Yeah, if you want frogs in your pool don't do any of this. So number one you can install a fence around the perimeter of your pool.
Cody: Frogs can't dig a hole, so.
Rachel: Yeah. It also makes your pool a lot safer and secure. So solid wood fences are going to be your best option because there's going to be no gaps so frogs can't sneak in there. If you have a chain link fence or something obviously frogs can jump through that. Installing a fence would be your first option.
Cody: They like to hide.
Rachel: Yeah any kind of cover they can hide in. So if you want to reduce the frog population get rid of the weeds and landscape your garden using ammonia based fertilizer. This will discourage frogs from hiding in your plant beds.
Rachel: Number four would be to turn off lights at nighttime. Because we talked about the lights reflect off the water, which attract the bugs, which then attracts the frogs. So you can try turning off your lights and this will cut down on the bugs, which will cut down on the frogs. In turn.
Cody: But then you're not helping your frog population get the food they need so then they die. If you want to feel evil Tulsa Pools.
Rachel: Frogs can get their food somewhere else.
Rachel: Number five you can use salt or vinegar.
Cody: Yeah they did it without us before.
Cody: It's one of those home remedy type of things.
Rachel: Yes. Homeopathic type. So once the mixture dries it leaves a substance on the ground that actually … Aw this is sad. It burns the frogs feet when they touch it. And so they'll run away from your pool. That's kind of sad, but it is a deterrent and I don't think it's any lasting damage. I think it just deters them.
Number six would be to install a fountain or waterfall. Not only is it a beautiful aesthetic and addition to your pool, but insects are attracted to stagnant water. So if your waters moving and circulating, bugs are not going to be as likely to come near your pool. And therefore frogs are not going to be as likely to come there. And it's going to be harder for insects to lay eggs and create even more bugs to attract the frogs. Again, the circle of life.
Number seven would be to heat up your pool water. Frogs like cold water, they hate hot water. So keeping your pool warm will help keep the frogs away. Which is great for you anyways because it's nice to have a heated pool. One thing you can do if you don't have a pool heater is use a solar cover. It heats your pool and acts as a cover. So it's a dual usage there so that can be really nice.
Number eight if you just don't want to deal with drowning frogs in your pool, you can buy a FrogLog. And I didn't know these existed until I started doing research for this podcast. But it's this little thing that you can put on the side of your pool so that the froggies can jump on it and then jump out of your pool. It's kind of like a lily pad type thing. So it provides a way out so that they don't drown, which is kind of cool.
Rachel: Yeah. And the last option would be just move. Frogs are a big problem, you can just move. Probably not, but it is an option Tulsa Pools.
Cody: That last ones just a joke.
Rachel: Yeah, you probably don't want to pack up and move.
Cody: Just get the heck out.
Rachel: Don't live in the country with three ponds on your property because they're everywhere Tulsa Pools.
Cody: Yeah funny story about a frog, that I can go ahead and tell. One time my friend and I … Actually no, I was walking home from my friend's house, he lives close by so I could walk home. And it was the time to get home … What do you call that? Your … Your?
Rachel: Travel time? Traveling time?
Cody: No. When you're supposed to be home at a certain time.
Rachel: Bullfrogs are pretty scary, they're huge.
Cody: I've never really seen one in the day and I wonder what they … They get big though don't they?
Cody: Yeah, I wonder what they … What do they eat? Do they eat small children? How do they get so big because that's a lot of insects for being that big. Are we done?
Cody: We'll talk to you next time. Kay, bye.


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