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Nurse Beth MSN
Med Surg, Tele, ICU, Ortho
Hi! Nice to meet you! I love helping new nurses in all my various roles. I work in a hospital in Staff Development, and am a blogger and author.
Posts by Nurse Beth
in General Nursing
Posted 53 minutes ago
What's behind the reluctance to take the Covid-19 vaccine? Anti-vaccination sentiment is nothing new. There are many reasons, including fringe conspiracies. The surrealness of our lives in 2020, a lack of hard information, skepticism and social media all gave rise to waves of conspiracies.
One such conspiracy claims the vaccine contains microchips designed to alter our DNA and track our whereabouts. It even implicated Bill Gates in the narrative. But conspiracists and Covid-deniers are a small minority, as are ardent anti-vaxxers such as those who believe childhood vaccinations cause autism.
But now there's a new group, who are neither conspiracists nor anti-vaxxers. To some, it's a paradox that this group includes healthcare workers.
Anti-Covid-19 vaxxers
"I'm not an anti-vaxxer, but…"
The new group is anti-Covid-19 vaxxers.
Reasons for Reluctance
It feels scary to inject an unknown substance into our bodies. Proponents are saying it's safe now, but it's understandable to worry about what's as yet unknown.
Fear of adverse effects
Some are not sure how the vaccine may affect their future fertility. Some say they do not want to be guinea pigs but might feel more comfortable in a few months after watching others and with real-world proof. Some believe the vaccine could cause future disease. It's important for reporting agencies to be transparent about side effects.
One fear, that of being injected with the virus, is based on the understanding that most vaccines contain a version of the same germ or virus that causes the disease. But messenger RNA is not a germ or virus. mRNA teaches our cells to produce an immune response (antibodies).
Some who have been infected already believe it's not needed because they have antibody protection. It's not yet known how long antibody protection lasts. Can you be infected more than once? Cases have been recorded.
Novelty and rapid research and development
Since vaccines typically take years, even decades, to develop, many are concerned at how fast the vaccines were rolled out and do not trust the accelerated process. Was safety compromised? Scientists say no. Researchers leveraged previous vaccine research and had newer technology as well as a lack of financial barriers.
Cultural mistrust of healthcare authorities
Mistrust in Latino and Black communities exists due to historic medical racism. Black males were lied to in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study for over 40 yrs, going back to 1932.
According to a Pew Research Report here's the breakdown by race of who would definitely or probably get vaccinated:
83% English-speaking Asian Americans
63% of Hispanic
61% of White adults.
42% of Black Americans
The numbers speak volumes.
Herd immunity: What is it?
Herd immunity is when a large percent of a population becomes immune to a disease, reducing the chance of person-to-person transmission by reducing the available hosts.
The more contagious a disease is, the more people in the community need immunity. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases, and according to the Mayo Clinic, 94% of the population must be immune, which is the threshold for measles. Polio, smallpox and diphtheria have been contained by herd immunity.
Originally the WHO said 60-70% but Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has recently said herd immunity could take up to 85% vaccine coverage
If entire communities of people refuse the vaccine then theoretically they are susceptible to the disease spreading quickly. It could predict future hotspots of an outbreak.
However, it has not been proven that the vaccine prevents transmission. It's possible that immunized people can catch the virus, not become sick, but still pass it on to others.
Nurse Responsibility
What is important is that we as clinicians stay informed on the latest vaccine data. Our words and actions carry weight with others. Be a source of credible information, and articulate your point of view.
I am receiving my second dose in days, and it's a personal risk/benefit decision. I am over 65, work in a hospital, and there's a good chance I could get very, very sick if infected.
Finally, be safe. I can't recall the source, but somewhere in Europe, maybe France, a leader said "pretend you have the virus and act accordingly" If everyone did that, we could reduce transmission by distancing and masking.
Are you planning to get vaccinated and why or why not?
Best wishes and stay healthy,
Author, "First-Year Nurse", the ultimate insider's guide to helping new nurses succeed while avoiding first-year pitfalls.
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McNeil Jr., Donald. How Much Herd Immunity Is Enough? 2020. nytimes.org. Retrieved January 10, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/24/health/herd-immunity-covid-coronavirus.html
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Accused of Time Card Fraud
in Ask Nurse Beth: Career Advice
8 hours ago, Traumamama02 said:
I guess I did this to myself, but I don't see how or why when we are over ratio and worked to exhaustion that this was a priority for discipline... how about teaching, guiding , giving tools for success? Isn't that what managers are suppose to do at lease some of the time? I didn't communicate assertively...you're right ... assertive communication gets us in even more trouble, yelled at in front of colleagues which adds to the low self esteem which leads to less respect which leads to less teamwork and adds room for clinical judgement errors because we begin to not trust ourselves and our intuition ... because we become dumb nurses in our own minds. I can't agree with my lack of assertive communication being my downfall. Nothing you can do pleases this manager. Nothing you say, no amount of kindness or distance from her keeps you safe from sabotage. This kind of psychology damage is criminal when our mental health is already spread thin...
Thank you for your response. It means so much to be acknowledged when it feels like the world is falling apart around you. I appreciate you!
I don't think lack of assertive communication was your downfall (not sure I can say exactly what was, it was a situation that probably built up over time), it's a tool to help you when dealing with difficult people like your manager and to spare you some frustration.
It honestly sounds like being away from this workplace is best for you. I hope you're able to put this behind you. Toxic people don't deserve your energy.
It's me, 'Sick to my Stomach', I'm back looking for advice regarding the same manager who I felt was sabotaging me last year in February (I believe). I am now unemployed and I believe the manager played a part in my decision to resign.
I'm also looking for advice on how or what I can do to help change the culture of bullying. I want to create a voice so loud that maybe somebody will listen, but I don't know how.
As you know, most of us are overwhelmed, overworked, morally distressed and are continuing to be where we are needed during this pandemic... except for in my case, until I was put in a position where I don't trust the actions of the management team. I've been treated so poorly, I've talked to nurses who have been treated poorly and I feel like I need to do something to be the change in the culture of bullying and sabotage of nurses careers by fellow nurses.
Colleagues confide in me, but only when I speak out about my own experiences. My most recent experience, the last straw that caused me to make the decision to resign, was just about two weeks ago when I arrived late to the Covid unit after working OT the night before. Regardless of working OT, late is late, and I am accountable for being late. I'm also accountable for making the decision to go straight to my assignments and not clock in. However, at the end of the shift we are also responsible to document our time of arrival in the missed punches book, a.k.a. the green book.
As I entered the managers office and requested this green book I did so well announcing that I needed to do so because I was late and my manager proceeded to hand me the green book. As I'm writing my name I'm stating a loud that I'm not quite sure what time I got to work and then I was unsure exactly what to write and that I would be guessing. I get no response or direction from my manager so I say it again and this time her back is towards me, no response or guidance.
At that point I'm tired I'm irritable I want to go home and I take accountability, this is my fault for being in this position at this time, however, in my opinion it's obvious I'm requesting guidance. I then request that the time I swiped into the building be checked and used as my time of arrival because they do this anyway and have fired nurses for purposely falsifying their time entry. I am being open that I arrived late, open that I don't know an exact time I arrived, requesting to be checked and corrected for discrepancies of the time I'm guessing and entering in the green book (we are required to correct entries the day of the missed punch) and use the badge swipe from the building as an accurate time of arrival.
And still no participation from management for guidance. I close The green book and head home. The next afternoon I get a phone call from HR suspending me for time card fraud. I'm just beside myself that instead of calling me to come in and correct the time I knew I was writing as a guess, they called HR on me. I waited 24 hours after our meeting with my director and HR for them to call me with a decision of their findings and in that 24 hour time frame I decided even if they didn't fire me I couldn't work for them anymore because I don't trust them now and I couldn't give them a second opportunity to do something irreversible to my license.
I sent my resignation letter and I'm just so overwhelmed with sadness because I honestly didn't intend to commit fraud. I feel betrayed. I've never been accused of anything like this before and I don't see how they feel I'm capable of doing this when I requested to be corrected. To be clear in the green book my entry stated 0707 but my building swipe into the hospital was 0709. Also to be clear 0707 is the cut off for rounding to the next pay bracket of 15 minutes so in their mind I was trying to steal 15 minutes of time from the company. What should I do if anything to create awareness if there's even any awareness to be created from this experience. I just feel with everything I've gone through with the same manager, someone's got to hear us who are targeted and address it.
Dear Tired,
You are tired, you are irritable and you don't feel respected. This recent incident, as you say, broke the camel's back. You quit in a state of high emotion.
Your estimation was off by only 2 minutes but represented 15 minutes of overtime to your employer and a reason/excuse for discipline, if they were looking for one. Perhaps it wasn't wise to choose 0707 as your clock-in time, knowing that it would be questioned and used against you.
In any event, what is in our control, even in toxic workplaces, is to communicate assertively. Your manager ignored you when you tried to talk to her, which is unprofessional. You could be more direct "I need some help completing this, please. I'm not sure of the exact time. What is best to put as my arrival time?"
Frustration at work comes from many reasons- not feeling valued, not being heard. Learning assertive communication is the best tool against frustration. The only thing we can change for sure is ourselves, and sometimes that means choosing a healthier workplace where you are appreciated.
5 Things to Know About Mutant Virus B.1.1.7
in Disaster Preparation / Pandemic
On 1/16/2021 at 12:20 PM, maryellen12 said:
One question - if the virus continues to mutate will herd immunity ever be achievable?
So far the vaccines are effective in the mutant viruses
If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?
Posted Thursday
For incentive, what about non-taxable ideas?
How about sending housekeepers to nurses' homes who work substantial overtime during the pandemic? Meal services? Pay for their insurance 100%?
When overtime is paid, at least make it on a second check to reduce immediate withholding.
Rationing Care in COVID: Whose life is worth saving?
Posted Wednesday
1 hour ago, JBMmom said:
Certainly we make recommendations to families all the time on aspects of care like code status, and we may recommend that families withdraw lifesaving measures in some cases, but that's based upon the clinical picture and prognosis for patients that we have had the chance to care for, not a split second decision based on arbitrary criteria like age, disability or other aspects.
This a heartbreaking situation, I hope that the crisis passes without this becoming a frequently encountered situation. st.
33 minutes ago, caliotter3 said:
I need to stop watching post apocalyptic TV shows and movies, especially the ones about pandemics. They are losing their entertainment value when this is becoming the reality.
It is surreal
Posted Jan 13
Overwhelmed hospitals in California are rapidly inching towards the abyss of rationing care.
On Jan. 4, 2021, an LA Times headline read "Ambulance crews told not to transport patients who have little chance of survival".
The same article included a directive from the L.A. County Emergency Medical Services Agency to withhold oxygen from patients with 02 sats of 90% or higher.
Two days later, the L.A. Times reported that Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, CA notified the California Department of Public Health that it would implement crisis care guidelines.
"If a patient becomes extremely ill and very unlikely to survive their illness (even with life-saving treatment), then certain resources currently limited in availability, such as ICU care or a ventilator, may be allocated to another patient who is more likely to survive," read the county hospital's message.
Bodies are being stored in hastily ordered refrigerated trucks and morgues are turning away families. Patients are being cared for in hallways and tents.
We're all exhaustingly familiar with surge/contingency state by now, but the next tier, crisis care, takes us to the far and extreme end of the spectrum. Moving to a crisis standard of care is not optional, it is forced (IOM 2009). It's when all other options have been exhausted.
Crisis Standards of Care
Crisis Standards of Care typically apply to the battlefield. It conjures up movie scenes of doctors and nurses stepping over the bodies of those likely to die to treat only those less likely to die. Once unthinkable in healthcare, the hows and whys of it are now being planned.
We were warned to prepare for this scenario decades ago.
"Therefore, the United States must continue to plan for a catastrophic public health event that will cause grave injury, disease, or death to potentially thousands or tens or hundreds of thousands in a city, region, or entire nation." (IOM, 2009 pg 17). These words, written in 2009, sound almost prophetic when read today.
Hospitals and states are required to formulate Crisis Standards of Care Guidelines to activate during a catastrophe. Once a facility, a county, or even an entire state declares they are operating under Crisis Standards of Care, rationing is in effect. It should be formally announced that the facility is operating under Crisis Standards of Care due to specific circumstances to protect nurses and for public transparency.
According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Crisis Standards of Care are guidelines developed beforehand to help decision-makers allocate limited resources in a disaster. They provide a framework for decision-making when a hospital or system is so overwhelmed that it cannot provide the best care.
Decision-makers under extreme stress need guidelines when information and situations are rapidly changing or otherwise, a first-come, first-serve prevails. Without guidelines, front-line workers have to make life and death and supply decisions at point of need. Chaos ensues.
Doctors could argue about which patients gets a ventilator, or dialysis, or ECMO. Nurses would have to decide who gets what medications and treatments first or not at all. Nursing assistants could compete to get blood pressure machines or oxygen tanks.
Crisis Standards of Care aka Rationing
It will be called resource allocation by hospitals, and it means rationing.
Who Gets Care?
Under Crisis Standards of Care, choices will be made to save the most lives, even if those choices are not in the best interests of individual patients.
A triage officer is appointed and a team convened, ensuring no one person has to play God. The team could include doctors, nurses, spiritual care providers, and ethicists. Committee members will not include the patient's nurse or doctor.
There are different ways to make such highly sensitive, ethical decisions. What are some criteria being considered?
Should age be a determinant? Preference given to a young person who has a full life ahead over a 70 yr old? But some 70 and even 80 yr olds still contribute a great deal, for example, Dr. Fauci, who is 80 yrs old, fit, and works 18 hr days.
What about people with disabilities? Some people with disabilities are afraid they won't make the cut to the front of the line. Should someone with a higher baseline functional status be given preference over someone in a wheelchair, or someone with schizophrenia?
Should likelihood of survival be the main decider? There are patients who have been on ventilators more than 30 days, more than 40 days. Currently if you are on a ventilator, the ventilator is yours until you improve or die. Under Crisis Standards of Care, it could be re-assigned after a period of time or if there's no improvement.
Should those with chronic conditions and co-morbidities be given a lower priority? But won't that discriminate against people of color, who have chronic conditions due to socioeconomic status and lack of access to healthcare?
These are tough questions. Should patients during admission be asked if they would forgo being placed on a ventilator if there is a shortage?
California guidelines state that a person's age, race, sex, disability status, religion and ability to pay legally cannot be an explicit factor in making the decisions and proposes sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) scoring.
SOFA Scoring
Some hospitals are already measuring SOFA scores.
Scores measure oxygen levels, jaundice, kidney function and responsiveness. All things being equal, if 2 patients qualify for an ICU bed, it can go to the younger patient. Some patients who have been in ICU a very long time and are not improving based on condition scores may get removed or moved to a non-ICU bed.
Is your hospital moving toward crisis mode? What are you seeing and what are your thoughts?
Author, "First-Year Nurse" the ultimate insider's guide to helping new nurses succeed while avoiding first-year pitfalls.
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IOM. Crisis standards of care: A systems framework for catastrophic disaster response. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press; 2012. http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13351. Accessed 2021 Jan 4.
Hanfling, D., Hick, J. L., & Stroud, C. (2013). Toolkit Part 2: Public Health. In Crisis Standards of Care: A Toolkit for Indicators and Triggers. National Academies Press (US).
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Wigglesworth, A., Rong-Gong, L., Karlamangla, S, Money, L.(2021, Jan 4). Ambulance crews told not to transport patients who have little chance of survival. LA Times. Retrieved 2021, Jan 4
Start nursing school at 59?
Dear Nurse Beth,
I just turned 59 and I am thinking of starting school to get my AS in Nursing. I think I can do it in about 50 credit hours, I already have an AA degree plus I was working on my BS in Medical Lab Technology. I stopped in going to school in 2016, I only have around 50 more credit hours for the BS. Will I be able to get a job, I was wanting to work in the Assisted Living Facilities, Long Term Care Facilities and with the Nursing Home Care Agencies.
Dear Just Turned 59,
Yes, an RN with an associate's degree (ADN) probably will be able to find work in a sub-acute setting.
The program itself takes 2 years, it's not self-paced. This is after you complete prerequisites, such as anatomy, Microbiology, and physiology. Check out nursing prerequisites at the colleges you are considering.
If you were to start a nursing program 2 years from today, you'll be 63 when you graduate. Not impossible, but it's definitely on the older end of the spectrum to start nursing.
Best wishes with your decision,
How to start a side business as a career coach
What great advice! I love #3
New California Nurse to Patient Ratio
3 hours ago, Jedrnurse said:
It's just a cynical gut feeling, but I can't help but wonder if some hospitals will try to make some of these emergency changes the new normal after the pandemic. (The ones that give them short-term economic benefit, that is...)
No doubt. Either that, or I'm a cynic right along with you :). Some may try. But in the end, once the waivers are expired, it's back to ratios.
27 minutes ago, herring_RN said:
From 1998 to 1982 I worked as an LVN in critical care after taking a critical care university course. (My fellow students were RNs planning to be Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Staffing was two RNs and me for six patients. Each RN was responsible for ongoing assessments and the entire nursing process for three patients. I took vital signs, wound care, administer routine medication, bring all IV equipment to the RN (Then potassium was added to IV fluid by nurses, bath, suction ET tubes as well trachs, trach care, ROM, positioning, assisting physicians insert Swan Ganz and other central lines, chest tubes, and other bedside procedures, and such. We were all busy as I helped with six patients, and they each had three critical care patients. I remember most of the time patients were well cared for. BUT it was NOT ideal.
Decades later I testified before the California Department of Health Services That there must NOT averaging of the number of patients and the total number of licensed nurses on the unit during any one shift or over any period of time. That ONLY licensed nurses providing direct patient care should be included in the ratios. I said, "If I have one patient needing 1:1 nursing care my colleague MUST NOT be assigned three patients as my hospital did. They claimed 1 plus 3 = 4, Four divided by 2 equals two therefore staffing in critical care the number of occupied beds is divided by two to determine staffing for the shift.
But NOW LVNs could be very helpful.
Thank you Nurse Beth!
Bravo to you!!
Cancer surgeries can still take place. Last week I recall a craniectomy. But ortho surgeries, hysterectomies, procedures such as colonoscopies...not. And I think the word "elective" is key.
Our OR/PACU staff are directed to the floors to help as much as they're able, and GI lab is converted to additional ICU beds.
When ICU is at zero capacity, it's scary to think about a surgery going wrong and the pt needing an ICU bed.
The predictors say infections will peak at the end of January.
3 minutes ago, juan de la cruz said:
Hope so.
Sometimes you just have to take the news with a grain of salt:
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-09/as-covid-19-patients-strain-hospitals-many-are-not-ending-nonemergency-surgeries
Thanks for the article. I do think northern CA is having a different experience than central and southern
58 minutes ago, juan de la cruz said:
It should be a last resort. In many hospitals, over half of patient admissions in the acute and critical care units are from elective surgeries. Some of those surgeries are done because of the life threatening nature of the underlying medical conditions but some can actually be delayed. Early in the pandemic, many hospitals actually cancelled a lot of elective admissions/surgeries in preparation for an influx of COVID-19 admissions but they never saw that surge...instead, they had empty beds for weeks which led to lost revenues for many that probably haven't been financially recouped. I feel like many of the CEO's are not willing to go through losing revenue with that strategy again and are allowing the overcrowding to happen now. Just my theory, I can be totally wrong in this.
So true, we lived through that.
But now CDPH has mandated " All hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers shall categorize all elective procedures by Tier using the Elective Surgery Acuity Scale (ESAS) from St. Louis University and suggested by the American College of Surgeons"
I can tell you, hospitals here are not doing elective surgeries. It's real this time.
Nurses are Pushed to the Brink
1 hour ago, vintagemother said:
Nurse Beth, the original poster, I just want to say that everything you wrote is true. I don't work in So Cal, but In northern CA and you were exactly spot on.
Thanks!:) It's getting close to crisis care now
Posted Jan 9
I am ALL FOR nurse:patient ratios but my question for the union is, what other options are there now? It's a dire situation.
LVNs haven't worked in acute care for some time, but they could certainly be used now.
I asked our admin to hire CNAs- as many as possible- to help nurses (and they are!). RNs could do so much more if they weren't spending so much time doing non-RN duties
The "Light Bulb Moment"
in General Students
Mine is a little different and may not be what you're describing...but at some point in my early years I realized that my value as a nurse is in thinking. Assessing. Analyzing.
My value is not putting in foleys, or starting an IV, or other psycho-motor skills. Most of those could be delegated to trained personnel.
It's seeing patterns and connecting the dots. Noticing an ever so slight increase in heart rate for no apparent reason. A drop in temperature. Looking for a source of infection, and realizing I'm seeing early signs of sepsis.
Anticipating. Knowing the "Look-Good" and the "Look-Sick".
I always said a lack of codes on a floor means the nurses are preventing codes- because there's most always warnings.
Good news- my hospital has hired 12 CNAs who start in a few days- and more to come. Speak up to your admin, it can't hurt.
57 minutes ago, klone said:
There was an article yesterday in Becker's on the South Africa variant. The concern was that this variant has a change in the spike protein, which will likely affect vaccine efficacy.
that's terrifying
1 hour ago, scribblz said:
I think we'll run out of nurses who know how to take care of vented patients first 😩 and if this ship doesn't turn around soon we probably will be rationing ventilators by Feb-March.
That's a good point. I think finally it's sinking in how indispensable nurses are
Just now, scribblz said:
Oh my goodness. 2021. Not last April. And we're still working like Covid just hit. Blows the mind.
It really does. You have to wonder if ventilators will be rationed.
Update from Los Angeles:
On Jan 4 2021 in the LA Times, the article headline read "Ambulance crews told not to transport patients who have little chance of survival" and included a directive from the L.A. County Emergency Medical Services Agency to withold oxygen from patients with an 02 sats of 90% or higher.
Can't recall where I read it- I'll look it up- but one source said it has around 30 mutations, compared to B.1.1.7's 17
Scholarship Comments


After Kris TV featured Baler i noticed that some of my FB friends and colleagues started to talk about going to Baler. Some of them also asked for my help since they knew that i am a Baler local at heart which made me decide to come up with this post.
If you are indeed The tight budget traveler and you are with your friends who doesn't want to spend too much money on hotels, El trophine lodge is perfect for your group.
How the room looks like: Too bad i don't have good photos of the rooms that we've tried but if you are looking for an affordable place to stay you can consider this one. No need to worry because each room are air-conditioned, has TV on it and own bathroom.
The first time i stayed at Nina's was when i availed a travel package with Barefoot travels during the 6th Baler beginner's cup, then i asked one of their staff how much is their overnight rate, the price was quite reasonable so i decided to book my future trips with them. On our second stay we are group of three and Ate Evelyn (The owner) gave us the room at the attic, it's a nice room and i loved it. Air-conditioned with extra fan but the down side of it was there is no TV. They do also have a powerful WIFI so you can stay connected 24/7. So if you are on a tight budget, aside from staying at El trophine i recommend Nina's transient house.
Their rate: 1800 Good for 4 pax (2 sharing bed), 1500 Good for 3 (1 Sharing and 1 single bed).
Located at: Purok 2 Sabang Baler Aurora, your landmark will be the Iglesia ni Kristo church. Facing the main road, few meters away from the beach.
Honestly, I haven't tried staying here yet but out of curiosity I asked them on Facebook how many people they could accommodate and their rate. The place looks cool because it is perfect for low budget travelers. Plus their food looks good too! You could request any dish to them and cook it for you, As long as the ingredients are available in the market.
If you are The party goer traveler you can try The Yellow Fin/P.Moreno Lodge. Why? Because they do have their own restaurant and bar where you could enjoy 2 bottles after surf session and chill. But it won't feel like you're still in the city because you will be staying on an air-conditioned Nipa hut, yes, on an Air-conditioned Nipa hut.
However, If you are The lonely traveler, not the negative loner but the person who loves to spend more time alone and don't want to socialize with other people, this is a perfect spot for you. The Pacific waves Inn. Why? because its location is on the far right side of the Sabang beach where you can enjoy the serenity of the place because most people tend to stay at the hotels on the other side of the beach.
How the room looks like: I was not able to take photos of the hotel because by the time of our trip i did not expect that i will start writing my every trips.
I will never forget the first time i witness the Sabang beach sunrise, it was warm and serene. The scene almost made me cry.
This is one of my fave! If you are The Surfer dude or dudette (The Adventurous traveler), Mahdox backdoor villa is perfect for you because they offer accommodation packages which includes one on one surf session with their cool and friendly instructors.
The Patriot - If you wanted to stay close to other lodge yet wanting peace and quiet environment, You can consider staying at Casitas Bed and breakfast, Also owned by the owner of Bay's inn. As of now no WIFI yet but according to one of their staff they will be installing one soon. Their cottages are somewhat the same with Yellow fin.
Is one with nature, this place got the warmest welcome. This was actually referred by an instructor friend because we were looking for a clean but affordable place to stay. Since it isn't peak season, the owners gave us a good discount. I highly recommend this place to the people who wanted to escape reality and enjoy the time with nature.
Their rate: Please refer to their Facebook page for the room rates.
If you don't want to go swimming or surfing at the beach, you could enjoy their pool.
Or have a pleasant view of the free flowing fresh water while you soul search.
The place is surrounded by coconuts and different kinds of plants.
- Room rates are per night except for the Mahdox backdoor villa because it already includes 3 hour surf session with one on one instructor.
im plannig to go to baler in 2 weeks, your blog is so helpful! thank you so much!
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Generally, a Domestic Battery happens when you make contact of a physical or provoking nature with any family or household member. Family or household members are defined as spouses, parents, children and stepchildren. Of course you can be guilty of a Domestic Battery by causing physical harm to a family or household member but can also be guilty of a Domestic Battery if the contact was of a physical or provoking nature even if it didn't cause physical harm.
The majority of Domestic Batteries are Class A misdemeanors. The maximum punishment for a Class A misdemeanor is up to one year in county jail and a maximum fine of up to $2,500. But what is significant about a misdemeanor conviction for Domestic Battery in Illinois is that the charge can never be sealed or expunged. A conviction for Domestic Battery can never be removed from your record, unless you are able to get a pardon from the Governor, and will follow you around for the rest of your life. It can be viewed by the public, employers, credit agencies, schools, government, landlords, etc.
When Can a Domestic Battery be a Felony?
A Domestic Battery can be a Class 4 felony if you have been previously convicted of a Domestic Battery or violated an Order of Protection at the time of the Domestic Battery. A Class 4 felony conviction for Domestic Battery can carry a possible prison sentence of 1 to 3 years in jail. However, Probation, or Conditional Discharge are alternatives to jail.
You can be charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery in 2 ways. First is if great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement is caused by the Domestic Battery. A second way you can be charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery if you "strangle" someone during the Domestic Battery. "Strangle" is defined as intentionally impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of an individual by applying pressure on the throat or neck of that individual or by blocking the nose or mouth of that individual.
What is the Sentence for Aggravated Domestic Battery?
Aggravated Domestic Battery is a Class 2 felony which carries a possible prison sentence of between 3 to 7 years. Probation is possible for an Aggravated Domestic Battery, however, in addition to any sentence imposed by the Court, if you are convicted of an Aggravated Domestic Battery you must serve a minimum of 60 continuous days in jail. If this is your second or subsequent conviction for Aggravated Domestic Battery, you will not be eligible for probation and must serve between 3 to 7 years in prison. Aggravated Domestic Battery is a very serious charge because a conviction for this offense carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 60 continuous days.
The Domestic Battery laws in Illinois are pretty straightforward but require that any attorney handling such cases understands what they are doing. The litigation involved in such cases can be tricky and requires not just an understanding of the various statutes cited above, but of the psychology surrounding these types of cases. These offenses carry serious consequences. Unlike most misdemeanors court supervision is not an option in Domestic Battery cases. This takes away some negotiating options and applies serious consequences that cannot be bargained away. Some of the felonies carry mandatory prison sentences. It is critical that you hire an experienced attorney who knows what they are doing.
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Illinois Assault and Battery Statute.
Illinois Order of Protection Statute.
What Does it Mean to be Guilty of Interfering with the Reporting of a Domestic Battery, by James G. Dimeas, Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog, October 11, 2017.
What's the Difference Between a Civil Order of Protection and a Criminal Order of Protection, by James G. Dimeas, Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog, May 30, 2017.


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North Africa among key global drivers of tourism growth in 2017, UNWTO World Tourism Barometer
Destinations around the world welcomed 1.1 billion international tourists between January and October 2017, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. This represents a 7% increase on the same period of last year, or 70 million more international arrivals. Strong demand for international tourism across world regions reflects the global economic upswing.
The strong tourism demand of the earlier months of 2017, including the Northern Hemisphere summer peak season, was maintained through October. Destinations worldwide received a total of 1,127 million (+7%) international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) in the first ten months of the year, 70 million more than in the same period of 2016. Results were driven by sustained growth in many destinations and a firm recovery in those that experienced declines last year.
In particular, destinations in Southern and Mediterranean Europe, North Africa and the Middle East showed extraordinary strength. Growth in international arrivals exceeded 7% in all destinations of Southern and Mediterranean Europe, with a rapid recovery seen in Turkey and double-digit increases for most of the region's other destinations.
In North Africa and the Middle East, Egypt, Tunisia and Palestine rebounded strongly from previous years' declines, while Morocco, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman and the United Arab Emirate of Dubai all continued to report sustained growth. Strong demand for international tourism across world regions reflects the global economic upswing.
"These robust results, the best we have seen in many years, reflect the sustained demand for travel around the world, in line with the improved global economy and the rebound of destinations that suffered declines in previous years," said UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai at the 2nd UNWTO/UNESCO Conference on Tourism and Culture, held on 11-12 December in Oman.
"As we gather in Oman for this important event, we must acknowledge the strong resilience of tourism reflected in the continuous growth in many destinations of the Middle East, and the rapid recovery in others. Tourism brings benefits to local communities and visitors through the promotion of peace and mutual understanding and, as this event highlights, respect for cultural heritage and values." Mr. Rifai added.
Europe (+8%) led growth in international arrivals in the first ten months of 2017, driven by remarkable results in Southern and Mediterranean Europe (+13%). Western Europe (+7%) rebounded from weaker results last year, while Northern Europe (+6%) enjoyed ongoing solid growth. Arrivals in Central and Eastern Europe grew 4% between January and October 2017.
"Europe and Africa (+8% each) are the fastest-growing regions in international tourism." Africa (+8%) was the second fastest-growing region over this period, thanks to a strong recovery in North Africa (+13%) and the sound results of Sub-Saharan Africa (+5%).
In Asia and the Pacific (+5%) results were led by South Asia (+10%), with South-East Asia (+8%) and Oceania (+7%) also enjoying a robust increase in arrivals. North East Asia (+3%) recorded more mixed results, with some destinations reporting double-digit increases, and others, declines.
South America (+7%) continues to lead growth in the Americas, where arrivals overall increased by 3%. Central America and the Caribbean both grew 4%, with the latter showing clear signs of recovery in October in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria. In North America (+2%), robust results in Mexico and Canada contrast with a decrease in the United States, the region's largest destination.
Results in the Middle East (+5%) through October were mixed, with some destinations rebounding strongly and others continuing to report sustained growth, but the regional average was weighed down partly by a few that showed declines.
As for outbound markets, 2017 is marked by a strong pickup of expenditure on international tourism in Brazil (+33%) and the Russian Federation (+27%) after some years of declines.
Most of the other source markets continued to grow at a sustained pace. Among the top 10 source markets, China (+19%), the Republic of Korea (+11%), the United States and Canada (both +9%), and Italy (+7%) reported the fastest growth in international tourism expenditure. Expenditure from Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong (China) and France grew between 2% and 5%.
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by Brandon Hill — Monday, March 05, 2018, 04:05 PM EDT
VW Debuts ID Vizzion Flagship EV Concept With 400-Mile Range At Geneva Auto Show
Volkswagen's reputation is still somewhat stained by its diesel emissions scandal, and the company has been working overtime to erase that debacle from the memory of customers with its efforts in electric vehicles. The latest product of this "green" push is the new I.D. Vizzion all-electric concept that debuted today at the Geneva Auto Show.
This is just the latest of VW's I.D. EV concepts and will represent the flagship vehicle in this product family. This particular sedan is built using VW's corporate MEB vehicle architecture, and is quite large for an electric vehicle (EV). It has a lengthy 122-inch wheelbase and measures 203.3 inches in length. For comparison, the Tesla Model S has a wheelbase of 116.5 inches and measures 198 inches from bumper to bumper.
When it comes to the powertrain, there is a 101hp coaxial drive motor for the front axle, and a 201hp motor for the rear axle. Total system output is listed at 302 horsepower for the all-wheel-drive vehicle. Driving range is one of the most looked at performance metrics with respect to electric vehicles. In this case, VW is quoting a drive range of 413 miles on the European Cycle. That should translate in to high 300s for U.S. EPA testing if all goes according to plan.
Given that the I.D. Vizzion is still a concept at this point, its interior is really "out there" compared to current production vehicles. It is pictured as a completely autonomous vehicle, so there is no steering wheel. There's also no dashboard, so interactions with the vehicle take placing using a virtual interface that is projected within the cockpit using augmented reality technology. The driver and passengers are recognized using a biometric facial recognition, and can setup individualized profiles for seating, climate control and infotainment services.
According to Volkswagen, the I.D. Vizzion will go into production starting in 2022.
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Hong Kong Forum of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - Offers Experts' Insights on Innovative Applications and Technology Trends
(Hong Kong, 16 March 2021) The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), with the funding support of the Innovation and Technology Fund of the HKSAR Government, will host the online Hong Kong Forum of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (HKFAIR 2021) with the Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (HKSAIR) on 20 March 2021. Industry heavyweights and distinguished scholars will introduce the innovative applications and development trends of the relevant technology in 2021 to promote the establishment of its development roadmap and smart industries in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, and Mr Alfred Sit, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, of the HKSAR Government will be the officiating guests at the opening of the event.
HKFAIR 2021 will bring together leading experts in AI and information technology from Mainland China and Hong Kong and representatives from internationally renowned companies, including Professor Tan Tieniu, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Vice Minister of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR; Dr He Chao, Vice President and Head of AI of Wisers Information Limited; Mr Tony Xu, President of Huawei Ascend Computing Business; Mr Guo Wei, Chairman of the Board of DC Holdings; to share on the latest R&D of AI and robotics technology.
The event will also feature the inaugural release of the Hong Kong AI and Robotics Technology and Economic Development Research Report. Jointly compiled by HKPC and HKSAIR through thorough industry interviews and surveys, the report analyses the research and application level of AI and robotics in Hong Kong from five industry perspectives - smart city, intelligent manufacturing, smart health, smart education and FinTech, aiming to provide the industries with insights and enable them to plan for the future.
Mr Willy Lin, Chairman of HKPC, said, "COVID-19 has significantly reshaped our economy and way of life. It also makes us understand the importance of technology and adopt different technologies to overcome difficulties, turning crisis into opportunities. HKPC has been assisting SMEs to cope with challenges through diversified applied R&D and services. HKFAIR 2021 will feature experts and industry leaders from different sectors analysing and looking ahead the development trend of AI and robotics technology with successful cases to inspire enterprises to break through this predicament and to chart a new course through innovation and upgrading."
HKPC cordially invites members from different sectors to participate in HKFAIR 2021 online. For the event agenda and enrolment details, please visit the website for more details: bit.ly/HKFAIR-2021


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Un registro bibliográfico es "un conjunto de elementos informativos, organizados conforme a unas normas, que permiten identificar a una unidad documental de manera unívoca en vistas a su localización y posterior recuperación".

Definición y función

Los catálogos de bibliotecas están compuestos de registros bibliográficos, que son los elementos principales para localizar y poder acceder a las obras deseadas que hemos buscado previamente. Los registros bibliográficos contienen una serie de elementos que identifican, de forma única, cada una de las partes en que se divide un ítem bibliográfico o "cualquier documento, libro, publicación u otro registro de la comunicación humana; cualquier grupo de documentos o partes de un documento tratados como una entidad", como indicaron Gredley y Hopkinson en 1990. Estos elementos son imprescindibles para poder recuperar una obra desde el catálogo, y son los siguientes:

 Autor
 Título
 ISBN/ISSN
 Palabras clave
 Editorial
 Lugar de publicación
 Fecha de publicación
 Tipo de documento
 Serie/ colección

Hay que tener en cuenta que cada uno de los elementos anteriores, conocidos como campos de datos del registro bibliográfico, han de seguir una estructura y unas pautas aceptadas y dispuestas en el ordenador que dé soporte al catálogo u OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).

Algunos términos relacionados que suelen confundirse o asemejarse al concepto de registro bibliográfico son los conceptos de asiento y ficha bibliográfica. Sin embargo, tienen pequeños matices que los diferencian. Por un lado, el asiento bibliográfico va unido a los campos del registro bibliográfico, ya que por cada campo o término de acceso a un documento se puede sacar un registro bibliográfico; este proceso forma el asiento bibliográfico. Por otro lado, la ficha bibliográfica es el formato, llamémoslo impreso, del registro bibliográfico, de uso más moderno y asociado a los sistemas de información y los ordenadores. "En cualquier caso, todos estos términos se refieren al producto de la catalogación, que nos permite identificar e indicar los datos formales y aparentes del documento original, distinguiendo cada unidad de las demás."

Es importante que un registro bibliográfico sea funcional y con facilidad de uso para los usuarios. Por ello, debe seguir unas pautas básicas descritas por la IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) en el modelo FRBR (Funcional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) o Requisitos Funcionales de los Registros Bibliográficos, un estudio para proveer de un esquema estructurado y bien definido de los registros bibliográficos y de la información que presentan, para evitar la disparidad de estructuras bibliográficas de identificación en cada uno de los centros catalogadores y, también, para mejorar los resultados de consulta en catálogos online u OPAC. Dicho de otro modo, las acciones básicas que definen los FRBR son la capacidad de "encontrar" (relacionada con las facilidades de búsqueda que ofrece el catálogo), "identificar" (relacionada con la información que ofrece en la lista de resultados), "seleccionar" (relacionada con la información que ofrece de cada registro) y "obtener" (relacionada con la información sobre el acceso al documento).

Estructuras o partes del registro bibliográfico

La estructura del registro bibliográfico o sus partes son las siguientes:

 Puntos de acceso (principal y secundarios). Nombre o término con el que se puede identificar y buscar un documento. También llamados asientos.
 Signatura topográfica , que es el código alfanumérico para indicar el lugar físico que ocupa un documento en la biblioteca o archivo. Este código puede variar en función del centro catalogador. "La signatura topográfica, es el conjunto de elementos, conformado por números, letras y símbolos, que permiten identificar y ubicar una obra de manera única dentro de una colección. Además de identificar a cada obra, la signatura topográfica nos permite ordenar los materiales de modo que cada obra tiene dentro de la colección un lugar específico asignado. Por lo tanto, antes de integrar materiales a las estanterías, este código generalmente es colocado en el lomo de los libros o en alguna parte visible sobre otras clases de soportes."
 Número de clasificación o número asignado a los documentos según su tema, materia o rama de conocimiento.
 Número de registro. Es el número que asigna el centro catalogador al documento catalogado con su entrada en la biblioteca o archivo.

Por último, y más importante, hay que tener en cuenta la descripción bibliográfica, que es el "conjunto de datos con que se registra o identifica un documento…".  Dicha descripción va a venir marcada o regulada por las normas ISBD (International Standard Bibliographic Description). Siguiendo estas normas se crearon las Reglas de Catalogación Angloamericanas, las cuales "contienen instrucciones sobre la manera de formular las descripciones de los materiales de biblioteca"{Cita requerida}} permitiendo la elaboración de catálogos y otras listas en bibliotecas generales. Las ISBD describen cada uno de los campos de identificación de un documento en 9 áreas, que son las siguientes:

 Área 0 de forma del contenido y de tipo de medio
 Área 1 de título y mención de responsabilidad
 Área 2 de edición
 Área 3 de datos específicos de la clase de documento
 Área 4 de publicación, distribución, etc.
 Área 5 de descripción física del documento
 Área 6 de serie
 Área 7 de notas
 Área 8 de número normalizado y condiciones de adquisición

El registro bibliográfico también puede ser visualizado y compartido entre varios centros catalogadores gracias al formato MARC, que presenta la información bibliográfica del registro al mismo tiempo que hace la descripción bibliográfica de las normas ISBD, ya que usa los mismos campos y la misma puntuación prescrita, pero los presenta precedidos de unos códigos fijos y estándares; cada uno de estos códigos se identifica con uno de los campos de la descripción bibliográfica.

Bibliografía

 Frías Montoya, José A. Los registros bibliográficos y las necesidades informativas de los usuarios. En: Scire. Representación y Organización del Conocimiento. Zaragoza: Universidad de Zaragoza, 1996. ISSN 1135-3716, Vol. 2, Nº 1, págs. 22-50. [Consulta: 1 de junio de 2014]. Disponible en: <http://ibersid.eu/ojs/index.php/scire/article/view/1048/1030>

 Frías Montoya, José A. La estructura conceptual del registro bibliográfico: una revisión. En: Scire. Representación y Organización del Conocimiento. Zaragoza: Universidad de Zaragoza, 1996. ISSN 1135-3716, Vol. 2, Nº 2. [Consulta: 1 de junio de 2014]. Disponible en: <http://ibersid.eu/ojs/index.php/scire/article/view/1057/1039>

 Gorman, Michael. Control o caos bibliográfico: un programa para los servicios bibliográficos nacionales del siglo XXI. En: Anales de documentación. Murcia: Universidad de Murcia, 2003. ISSN 1575-2437, ISSN-e 1697-7904, Nº 6, págs. 277-288. [Consultado: 29 de mayo de 2014]. Disponible en: <http://digitum.um.es/xmlui/bitstream/10201/3885/3/3651.pdf>

 Martín González, Y.; Ríos Hilario, Ana B. Aplicación de los "Requisitos funcionales de los registros bibliográficos" (FRBR) en los catálogos en línea. En: Acimed.  Revista cubana de los profesionales de la información y la comunicación en salud. Cuba: Centro Nacional de Información de Ciencias de la Salud, 2005. ISSN 1024-9435, ISSN-e 1530-2880, Vol. 13, N.º 13.  [Consultado: 3 de junio de 2014]. Disponible en: <https://web.archive.org/web/20160114144642/http://www.bvs.sld.cu/revistas/aci/vol13_4_05/aci05405.htm>

 Orduña Malea, Enrique. Análisis de los FRBR en la ejecución de tareas genéricas en catálogos compartidos. En: Anales de documentación. Murcia: Universidad de Murcia, 2008. ISSN 1575-2437, ISSN-e 1697-7904, Nº 11, págs. 129-144. [Consultado: 1 de junio de 2014]. Disponible en: <http://digitum.um.es/xmlui/bitstream/10201/4085/1/24161.pdf>

 Ríos Hilario, Ana Belén. La estructura conceptual del registro bibliográfico: análisis de la funcionalidad de las "Reglas de Catalogación" españolas y del formato IBERMARC bibliográfico. Salamanca: Universidad de Salamanca, 2003. Disponible en: <http://gredos.usal.es/jspui/handle/10366/83292>
Quinto Salvatierra, M. J., & López Romero, L. M. (2018). Procesos técnicos y servicios bibliotecarios (Bachelor's thesis, Universidad de Guayaquil. Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias de la Educación).

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Jordyn Woods Responds to Karl-Anthony Towns Dating Rumors After They're Spotted Together
In some photos obtained by paparazzi, the former Good American Jeans model and the Minnesota Timberwolves player are seen shopping for some furniture in Los Angeles.
AceShowbiz - Has Jordyn Woods found a new man in her life? That's what people have been speculating about after she was spotted out and about with NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 22, sparking dating rumors between them.
In some photos obtained by The Shade Room, Jordyn and Karl-Anthony were spotted shopping for some furniture in the city as the former Good American Jeans model and her sister also went and grabbed smoothies. Despite the lack of PDAs during the outing, the two appeared to be comfortable with each other.
Both of them opted for casual look that day, with Jordyn dressing down in yoga pants and a T-shirt. She also styled her in a messy bun. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves player wore his team's T-shirt and shorts, teaming it with a white cap, a pair of socks and sandals. He additionally covered his eyes with sunglasses.
However, before people start making more assumptions about them, Jordyn has broken her silence and denied that they are in a romantic relationship. The "Life of Kylie" alum wrote in the comment section of The Shade Room's post, "Y'all gone make me not be able to have any friends and ruin relationships! Lol Karl is like a brother to me. Have a blessed Friday."
This is not the first time Jordyn has gotten herself involved with an NBA player. The "Grown-ish" star infamously kissed Tristan Thompson earlier this year, prompting him to break up with his then-girlfriend and baby mama Khloe Kardashian. In an interview with Teen Vogue, she opened up about the unusual way she coped with the fall out from the kiss.
Jordyn revealed she kept her stress levels under control by taking up a number of new interests in order to keep herself mentally and physically distracted. "When all this stuff happened, I stayed in and I started a lot of hobbies," she said, adding that she tried playing puzzles, crocheting, painting and playing piano among others.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Spills Secrets of Success
March 14, 2018 // by Rhonda Abrams
When the organizers of Qualtrics' X4 Summit were looking for a "wow" factor for their annual tech conference in Salt Lake City, they pulled out all the stops. Maroon Five played a two-hour private concert. Tony Hawk, Arianna Huffington, Magic Johnson, shared business insights. Olympian Jonny Moseley skied with attendees. But when CEO Ryan Smith wanted over-the-top excitement, he landed one of the most creative individuals on the American scene today: Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda is not just an inspiration for artists, but for entrepreneurs, business owners, and all of us who aspire to be creative and successful.
If you don't yet know who Miranda is, you will. He's not only the creator of the fabulously successful musical "Hamilton" and the Tony-award winning "In the Heights," but he wrote music for Moana, will star in the upcoming remake of "Mary Poppins," and has won a Pulitzer Prize, three Grammies, an Emmy, three Tonys, and a MacArthur "genius grant."
Miranda doesn't speak at corporate events, and it took CEO Smith over a year convincing Miranda to appear. It was well worth it, because Miranda was inspirational and wowed an audience that included Utah's Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Miranda's parents, and 7000 attendees from many of the leading corporations in America.
Here's just a bit of Miranda's insights that can inspire you, especially if you're an entrepreneur or creative:
On Perseverance
"You can't control the success of a thing. You can't say, 'I'm going to write an award-winning musical.' That's not how it works. Your goal is to just make something that is as true to what you set out to do as possible… I spent my twenties writing 'In the Heights'… I started writing when I was 19, it opened when I was 28 years old… I had about six musicals called 'In the Heights,' one of them finally reached Broadway."
On "Taking Your Shot," Seizing Opportunities
Miranda debuted the first song from Hamilton in 2009 at the White House in front of the Obamas and a star-studded audience:
"So much about what impressed me about Hamilton, what I learned from writing the character, is about meeting the moment and being ready for the moment when it arrives. Hamilton gets to New York. He's got no money. He's got no connections. But he's raring to go. So the White House had invited me to perform something from 'In the Heights.' But then they added, 'unless you have something on the American experience.' I had about 16 bars of Hamilton's opening number. I hadn't really even finished writing that song yet. In fact, I never even told anyone this, but there was a different hook originally, it was a hook where Eliza was singing it… But I performed it and in retrospect, it's a very Hamiltonian move. 'Let me perform this brand new thing, that I never let anyone else hear.' My wife and the shower are the only ones who have heard that song before I performed it at the White House."
On Collaboration and Learning from Others
"The other musical that I'm really proud of that we don't talk about as much is I wrote a musical called "Bring It On."… The reason I said yes to that, it was not a burning desire in my heart to write about the plight of cheerleaders, but Andy Blankenbuehler was making his directing debut, he had choreographed 'Heights,' he is a genius, he is our modern day Jerome Robbins. I wanted to see what his directing would be like. I wanted to be in that room. Composers never get to work with each other. We all stay in our own lanes and write our own shows. So when he proposed that we co-write the score, I thought, 'OK, I'm going to leave with 50 new tricks in my bag from working with these other artists who are at the top of their game. And so Hamilton doesn't exist without my experience (with Bring it On)."
On Immigrants and Hard Work
"I didn't know that Hamilton was an immigrant. I didn't know that he had grown up in the Caribbean like my parents, who were both born in Puerto Rico. When he got to the point where he (Hamilton) wrote about the hurricane, and he wrote it so well, that people took up a collection to send him to the colonies to get an education, it reminded me so much of my father and when you understand Hamilton's pure output, how much he made in the world in his short time on earth, you go, of course, that's an American story, because that's the gig. You come here from somewhere else. You have to work twice as hard so that your kids can do better."
On Scaling an Enterprise and Working with a Team
Hamilton now has five touring companies, and Smith asked Miranda about how he's been able to scale the production, especially when others have their own vision of how things can go.
"I'm glad you brought up team. That's the thing about musical theatre. I could never be a novelist. I need to be around people too much, maybe it's the performer side of me. I love being the member of the team who brings in the song. I feel very proud of that. I get to walk in to a room…and be like, "here's what I got' and…everyone in that room is smarter than me and comes at it from their own direction…that's the most fun for me, the moment I get to bring a song into a room and other creative minds kick it around… We have five companies now…and the thing we're so proud of is we're never looking for a clone…the goal is to find people who bring all of themselves to the story in their own unique ways…"
On What it Takes to be Creative
"For me writing is just sort of a heightened form of acting…the only way I know how to write is to do lots of research, figure out what the scene is…put myself in the shoes of the character and when it feels honest, when it feels true, I write it down. It's that simple and it's that complicated… For me, the biggest tools in your toolbox as a creator are research and empathy… The truth is more interesting than anything I can make up… Empathy is putting yourself in the shoes of that character… You put yourself through what they're going through…"
This article originally ran in USA Today on March 14, 2018
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Перепечино — деревня в Монастырщинском районе Смоленской области России. Входит в состав Новомихайловского сельского поселения. Население — 54 жителя (2007 год).

Расположена в западной части области в 11 км к западу от Монастырщины, в 49 км западнее автодороги  Орёл — Витебск, на берегу реки Молоховка. В 51 км восточнее деревни расположена железнодорожная станция Энгельгардтовская на линии Смоленск — Рославль.

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В годы Великой Отечественной войны деревня была оккупирована гитлеровскими войсками в июле 1941 года, освобождена в сентябре 1943 года.

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Drama As Customers Storm Banks, Demand New Naira Notes In Kebbi
By Morenikeji on January 24th, 2023. News
Checks on different banks in Birnin Kebbi by the News Agency of Nigeria reveals that customers in their large numbers were sighted at different banks trying to gain access into the banks and Automated Teller Machines.
The PUNCH reports that some customers in Birnin Kebbi on Monday stormed the banks for nee naira notes.
They were at the bank to either deposit or receive money and expressed concerns over limited access to the new naira notes.
Speaking in an interview with NAN at a commercial bank in Birnin Kebbi, Malam Musa Gero from Kukaru, Gulma in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State said he had been on the queue since 6am but yet to get access to the bank.
"I have been here for over five hours waiting in the queue to deposit my money, as I am talking to you I am number 260 because the bank officials have written our names and issued numbers to all of us, so, we are still waiting," he said.
He appealed to the Federal Government to consider the plights of Nigerians and extend the time to a certain period to accommodate all, else many people would be counting loses even before the expiry of the period.
Also in an interview at another commercial bank premises, Malam Muktar Sambo from Zogirma Village, Bunza Local Government Area, lamented that in the whole of the area they didn't have a single bank to do any transaction.
He said, "We travel all the way from Bunza to come here and deposit our money since we do not have anywhere to keep our money.
"The timing is so short because they said on the 31st of this month, we came here to withdraw N100,000 but they said a person can only withdraw N40,000 at the ATM machines.
"What kind of wickedness is this, somebody with his own money cannot withdraw N100,000 as stipulated by the apex bank. We are appealing to the government to rescind its decision by extending the period to enable Nigerians enjoy their hard earned wealth."
On his part, Malam Ibrahim Hassan, from Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, said he had been on the queue of a bank since 7am to deposit his money in order to beat the January 31 deadline.
"I am one of those who came first to the bank to deposit money, I have been here before 7:00a.m. but my greatest surprise is that I still have more than 100 people in my front of the queue," he said.
Hassan decried the non-availability of the new Naira notes in circulation in the state and called on the government to review its policy or extend the deadline.
"Even in the bank now if you want to withdraw money they still give you old naira notes. This is to tell you that even the bank is in short supply of the new naira notes.
"I am appealing to CBN to review its policy or extend the deadline by some months for people to have their money changed or deposited in banks," he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that only few of the 21 local government headquarters in Kebbi and their adjoining villages have bank presence


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"""Last Updated 11/30/15
Author: Samuel DeLaughter

Tests a number or range of numbers for consistency with the Collatz conjecture

Run with no arguments to test numbers 1 - 100
Run with a single integer argument to test it
Run with two integer arguments (MIN, MAX) to test a range of numbers

"""

import sys

#Process command-line arguments
try:
  if(len(sys.argv) == 3):
    MIN = int(sys.argv[1])
    if MIN < 1:
      MIN = 1
      MAX = int(sys.argv[2])
    if MAX < MIN:
      MAX = MIN + 1
  elif(len(sys.argv) == 2):
    MIN = int(sys.argv[1])
    MAX = int(sys.argv[1])
  else:
    MIN = 1
    MAX = 100
except:
  print('Invalid command-line arguments.  Supply one integer argument to test a single number, or two integers to test a range of numbers')
  sys.exit()

def test(number):
  n = number
  counter = 0
  while(not (n == 1)):
    if((n % 2) == 0):
      n = (n / 2)
    else:
      n = ((n * 3) + 1)
      counter += 1
  print ('Reached 1 from ' + str(number) + ' in ' + str(counter) +  ' steps')

def main():
  number = MIN
  while number <= MAX:
    test(number)
    number += 1
  print('Done')

if __name__ == '__main__':
  main()


The 11491st positive integer is an odd prime number that follows the number 11490 and comes before 11492. Eleven thousand four hundred ninety-one is 5 digits long.
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Charity hopes to raise £10m from new Morrisons partnership
17 November 2021 by Andy Ricketts
The retailer raised more than £17m for Young Lives vs Cancer through its most recent partnership, which will end in February
Together for Short Lives has been named as the next charity partner for the supermarket Morrisons.
The partnership, which will begin in February, is expected to raise £10m for the charity over three years.
The charity, which had an income of £4.4m in the year to the end of March 2020, said the partnership would make a "transformational" difference to its work.
Together for Short Lives provides information and support for families with a seriously ill child and supports 54 children's hospices around the UK.
The funds raised will go to local children's hospices and towards a new project to increase access to hospices and other children's palliative care services for those who are not yet being reached.
The charity was chosen from more than 100 that applied to become the retailer's next charity partner and won a staff vote between it and Action for Children at the final stage.
Young Lives vs Cancer has been Morrisons' charity partner for the past five years and the retailer has raised more than £17m for the charity during that time.
Andy Fletcher, chief executive of Together for Short Lives, said: "A partnership of this scale is just transformational.
"Together for Short Lives cannot save a child's life, but with help from Morrisons colleagues and customers we can make sure that no family has to suffer through their child's short life alone, and instead can treasure every moment they have together."
David Potts, chief executive of Morrisons, said: "It's been a privilege to support Young Lives vs Cancer for the last five years and I'd like to thank our colleagues, customers and suppliers for their efforts in raising over £17m – in particular, our community champions, who have worked so tirelessly.
"We're looking forward to teaming up with Together for Short Lives and providing vital support for children's hospices across our local communities."
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Official 'Avatar Day' Press Release
byScifi Scoop Editors
Fifteen minutes of James Cameron's Avatar will be shown to audiences around the world completely free of charge in selected Imax and other 3D theaters on August 21.
Marketsaw have posted images of the official press release whilst Coming Soon have posted the transcription:
On August 21, the world will get its first look at director James Cameron's motion picture epic AVATAR, when Twentieth Century Fox and Cameron debut the film's trailer everywhere – while select cinemas and IMAX® theaters will screen extended footage prepared by the renowned filmmaker for this global "Avatar Day" event.
The worldwide trailer launch will be presented in all formats, including IMAX® 3-D, IMAX® 2-D, digital 3-D, digital 2-D, and 35mm 2-D. The trailer will also be available online.
The extended look at AVATAR will unspool only on August 21 – and only in 3-D – in select theaters and IMAX®. Details on locations and reserving tickets for this extraordinary and unprecedented experience will be announced soon.
In addition on the 21st, Ubisoft® will unveil the trailer for their videogame James Cameron's Avatar: The Game and Mattel will reveal the action figures for the film's Avatar and alien Na'vi characters.
AVATAR takes us to a spectacular new world beyond our imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption, discovery, and unexpected love, as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization. The film was first conceived by Cameron 14 years ago when the means to realize his vision did not yet exist. Now, after four years of actual production work, AVATAR delivers a fully immersive cinematic experience of a new kind, where the revolutionary technology invented to make the film, disappears into the emotion of the characters and the sweep of the story.
AVATAR opens in theaters everywhere on December 18, 2009.
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Bath time is one of Evelyns favourite times of the day! She is a total water baby and just loves being in the bath splashing around.
As we are part of the HiPP Explorer team, when we heard this months adventure would be bath time I knew Evelyn would be excited. There is a another reason why this months theme is bath time though, its because HiPP have an exciting new baby skincare range. Introducing, the new baby care range from HiPP which is 100% 'Free-from' nasties with ultra-sensitive, no tears formulations.
As I mentioned above Evelyn loves bath time so was definitely obliging when it came to running a bubble bath and testing out the HiPP products. We always try to make bath times as fun as possible as it makes washing her so much easier.
We love using big foam bath letters to spell things out and not only is this fun but educational too as it helps her with her letter recognition.
The only problem with Evelyn loving baths so much is that she has sensitive skin and so some products can really dry out her skin and make it quite itchy so I was intrigued to see how she would cope with the new HiPP range.
The HiPP skincare range has been specifically developed to be free from anything sensitive skin doesn't like and to minimise the risk of allergies. All of the new bath time items hold the 'no tears' stamp. HiPP is also constantly going the extra mile to make sure that every ingredient and product they produce is the best it can possibly be, both for their customers and for the environment.
I have to say it got a big thumbs up from us, whilst the products do have a subtle fragrance but they are not over powering and most importantly were very gentle on Evelyn's skin. They left her skin feeling soft and didn't irritate her skin at all. Leaving her smelling great and baby soft, perfect for cuddles in her towel after the bath! A little goes a long way with this range too so it will definitely last!
HiPP Organic's free from baby care range is available exclusively at selected Tesco stores from 6th September. If you want to find out more about the new HiPP baby care range you can head to the HiPP UK website here - www.hipp.co.uk/products/babycare.
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Despite seemingly unlimited demand for ultra-high-end SUVs that's prompting new models from brands such as Bentley, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and even Ferrari, Range Rover sees a ceiling.
Mazda, looking to inject new life into lagging sales of the Mazda6 and keep pace with strong redesigned rivals from Toyota and Honda, is updating uts midsize sedan, adding a high-end trim line, optional turbocharged engine and design updates throughout.
If October's Tokyo auto show lacked any meaningful production debuts that consumers could bank on, this week's Los Angeles auto show will help fill the void.
Tesla debuted its new Roadster saying that the base model will be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph (96.6 kph) in 1.9 seconds. Top-end versions will exceed 400 kph and offer a range of nearly 1,000 km from a 200 kWh battery pack. The base model will start at $200,000.
Peter Schutz, the American executive credited with saving the Porsche 911 from extinction in the 1980s and turning around the Porsche brand in the process, died over the weekend.
Audi is spearheading VW Group's fuel cell efforts, but is years behind many of its rivals, including Honda, Toyota, Mercedes, Hyundai and GM.
The yet-to-be-named car would pick up where the Galibier concept left off and go on sale around 2024.
Simon Sproule, Aston Martin's global chief marketing officer, has added a new position: chief of the Americas. The move follows the double-duty pattern favored by CEO Andy Palmer.
Bentley is giving its third-generation Continental GT a host of technology and performance upgrades to keep what has been its most critical nameplate from being overshadowed by the Bentayga SUV.
Jaguar's XE sedan was never designed to hold a V-8 engine of any kind, certainly not a 5.0-liter supercharged unit, so it was a challenge to create the high-performance, limited-edition Project 8 from the car.
VW confirmed plans to build a production version of its all-electric I.D. Buzz van in 2022 for consumer and commercial applications. It will have Level 3 autonomous capabilities in the commercial version.
Smaller, more approachable models have surged to the top of Rolls' sales charts, accounting for roughly 85 percent of its global sales in 2016.
With its likely debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September, the styling of Genesis' first G70 is coming into focus. Spy photographers captured a pair of the new luxury sport sedans undergoing hot-weather testing, alongside a pair of BMW 3-series models for benchmarking.


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Torrance real estate developer pleads guilty to campaign money laundering case
A Torrance-based real estate developer pleaded guilty Thursday to felony conspiracy, closing a major chapter in a campaign money laundering case that covered more than six years' worth of political contributions to eight politicians.
Businessman Samuel Leung, 70, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit campaign money laundering, admitting he took part in a scheme to reimburse campaign donors between January 2009 and February 2015 — just as his six-story apartment project was being reviewed and approved at Los Angeles City Hall.
State law prohibits donors from making political contributions in the name of another person. After Thursday's hearing, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said Leung was guilty of illegally donating "hundreds of thousands of dollars" in the hope that local elected officials would rezone his property and approve his 352-unit project in L.A.'s Harbor Gateway neighborhood.
Daniel Nixon, Leung's attorney, did not respond to requests for comment. Superior Court Judge Jose I. Sandoval dismissed a related bribery charge against Leung.
The guilty plea came more than four years after a Times investigation revealed that a sprawling network of more than 100 people and companies with direct or indirect ties to Leung — including relatives, business partners, coworkers and others — made political donations totaling more than $600,000 while Leung's project, then known as Sea Breeze, was under review. The project was approved in 2015.
In 2016, The Times went to the homes and workplaces of dozens of donors to ask them about their contributions. Among those who agreed to be interviewed, 11 denied making contributions or said they didn't remember doing so. One Chatsworth resident told The Times she had been reimbursed for at least one of her donations.
Leung had been facing a possible maximum sentence of four years and eight months in state prison. On Thursday, he was sentenced to five years' probation and 500 hours of community service. He also agreed to pay an as-yet-undetermined amount of restitution to the city of Los Angeles.
The real estate developer will put $2.5 million into an escrow account until the city's Ethics Commission determines the amount he owes, Nixon said during the hearing.
Leung's money laundering case is separate from a federal corruption probe that centers on real estate development, campaign donations and alleged bribes in the district represented by Councilman Jose Huizar, who was effectively ousted by his colleagues several months ago.
In that case, federal prosecutors alleged that Huizar ran a criminal enterprise in which businessmen provided campaign donations, hotel stays, casino chips and other gifts in exchange for help with their real estate projects. Huizar has pleaded not guilty to racketeering, bribery and other charges.
Two years after The Times published its Sea Breeze investigation, prosecutors in the district attorney's office filed charges alleging Leung and a secretary, Sofia David, made political donations without revealing that the money either came from him or was reimbursed to the donors by him and "others acting at his direction."
David, who was also charged with conspiracy to commit campaign money laundering, still has not been arrested. Prosecutors said she remains a fugitive.
The Leung case was jointly investigated by the D.A.'s office, the FBI, the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Ethics Commission.
Leung proposed his Harbor Gateway apartment project, located on Sepulveda Boulevard near Normandie Avenue, roughly a decade ago. It was initially opposed by staffers in the Department of City Planning, who advised against rezoning the site from manufacturing to a commercial land use. The Planning Commission, made up of appointees of Mayor Eric Garcetti, rejected the project outright.
Garcetti and the City Council took steps to overrule the commission's decision in 2014 and 2015, paving the way for Sea Breeze to be built.
While the project was under review, Leung's employees, business partners and many others in his orbit made donations to campaigns, officeholder accounts and political committees supporting an array of elected officials, including Garcetti, County Supervisor Janice Hahn and City Councilman Joe Buscaino, who represented the Harbor Gateway neighborhood.
The Times' investigation found that a single house, located on 223rd Street in unincorporated West Carson, generated more than $40,000 in political donations from a handful of residents — Mexican and Central American immigrants who had jobs working on Leung properties. One person living in the house, a repairman originally from El Salvador, gave 22 donations totaling $20,300 over roughly eight years, according to contribution reports.
More than half of the repairman's donations went to committees supporting Hahn while she was on the council and pursuing local, state and federal office. Asked why he donated so much money to Hahn, he said he could not remember.
Over several years, Hahn received about $203,000 from donors directly or indirectly connected to Leung, much of it while she was serving on the council representing the district where Sea Breeze had been proposed.
Asked about Leung's plea, Hahn issued a one-sentence statement. "I hope he is held accountable," she said.
Buscaino, who replaced Hahn as the Harbor area's representative in 2012, received $94,700 in contributions from donors connected to Leung. He was also a proponent of the project. On Thursday, when asked about the case, Buscaino said campaign finance laws are meant to ensure public trust in the election process.
"Anyone who breaks these laws must be held accountable and that is what happened today," he said.
Buscaino told The Times in 2016 that he would return any campaign funds found by investigators to be improper. On Thursday, an aide to the councilman said the political accounts that received the money were closed years ago. Instead, he said, an equal amount of money has been "redistributed to local nonprofits."
A political committee that supported Garcetti's 2013 mayoral bid, but was not controlled by him and operated independently from his campaign, received $60,000 from companies and individuals with ties to Leung.
On Thursday, a Garcetti spokesman said the mayor's own campaigns did not accept donations from Leung or his associates.
"The mayor was unaware of any misconduct when he chose to support the housing project," said Garcetti aide Alex Comisar. "He hopes Mr. Leung faces the consequences for his illegal behavior."
Other politicians who received donations from peopleconnected to Leung included Huizar, former Councilman Mitchell Englander and Councilman Gil Cedillo — all of whom served on the council committee that reviewed Sea Breeze in 2014. Donations also went to the 2015 reelection campaign of Councilwoman Nury Martinez.
Martinez is now council president. Englander pleaded guilty in July as part of the federal government's "pay to play" corruption probe.
Sea Breeze opened last year and is now occupied by tenants. The development now goes by the name Seacrest Homes.
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Mental-health problems are labels for complex responses to the world that keep us stuck in distressing or unhelpful experiences. Mental illness is the popular term used to talk about mental-health problems. Mental- health problems are just as serious as physical illnesses but they are not as easy to understand.
Recovery is what we call wellness for people who have experienced mental disorder or unwellness. Mental disorder diagnoses are labels for clusters of responses that together work to keep us stuck in distressing or unhelpful experiences. There are heaps of ways to change these experiences.
Mental disorders are bio-psycho-social conditions. This means they have their origins in our bodies, minds and environments with deep-felt effects across all levels of daily functioning.
The body and the brain are crucial determinants of health and well being. They are our instruments for processing information about the world and responding to it. These instruments are just part of the complex system involved in the human experience of mental health and unwellness.
Studies have shown that often the key to effective therapy is more about the quality of the relationship between the treatment provider and the client than it is about the type of therapy. However, some approaches do appear to be better suited for particular problems. This sheet is not an exhaustive list but it outlines the main, modern approaches to non- medical treatment, what they involve and what the evidence suggests.
There are many different professionals who work in or around the field of mental health. Each one has a different area of specialised knowledge and does something different. This information pack is designed to help you identify what kinds of professionals you would like to have involved in your journey towards improved mental health and wellbeing.
There are a number of different ways you might be able to access free treatment for mental unwellness. If your GP is part of the ProCare PHO, you may be eligible for funded GP mental healthcare AND access to 4-6 sessions of psychological intervention (and in some instances funded psychiatric review if indicated).
Part of wellbeing is connecting with a community in which you are valued, safe and able to create the life you want to live. In addition to support and treatment, we all need to find what 'floats our boat' and connect with other people who enjoy it too.