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this was a tough piece this is a series on one pice of paper there are three of the same prints, it's pretty cool, anyways this was a reduction print, for those who do not know what a reduction print is, google it, it's really a fun process. The only prob I had was carving away after the first step of the process...
The Malaysian Plover (Charadrius peronii) is a small (ca. 35–42 g) shorebird that nest on beaches and salt flats in Southeast Asia. They are near-threatened (www.iucnredlist.org) with about 10,000 individuals. They are thought to be declining because of infrastructure development and human disturbance. Increased human use of important beach habitat may cause trampling of eggs or chicks and also force adults off of nests so that eggs and chicks are vulnerable to heat stress.
A study in the Gulf of Thailand suggested that the conversion of short, shrubby, dense vegetation into sparse Casuarina forests as well as the creation of sea walls that prevent chicks from moving between foraging areas on the mudflat and hiding habitats in the vegetation behind the beaches, could reduce habitat quality for Malaysian plovers
Sandy tropical beaches have tremendous economic value and as a result there has been intensive development pressure on the remaining Malaysian plover habitats in Thailand. This is likely to continue as the Thai economy continues to improve from the Asian financial crisis and the domestic tourist market expands. The main remaining large populations of Malaysian plovers in Thailand are in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (Thailand's first marine protected area), and beaches around Bonok village both in Prachuap Khiri Khan province and Laem Phak Bia in Petchburi province. Bonok made headlines in the Thai and international media when a prominent environmental activist (Charoen Wataksorn)who helped to protect one of these undeveloped beaches from the construction of a coal power plant, was murdered after protesting against illegal land grabs on one of these beaches. The construction of a seawall in 2005 in Laem Phak Bia (a sandy 1 km long spit in Petchburi province) is likely to have significantly altered the habitat.
Meg's feet swelled like ballons on the flight to Australia. Here she is trying to reduce the swelling.
Smoke is noticeably reduced with Toronto Fire Services and other emergency responders on the scene.
Fire from a series of explosions that woke half the city of Toronto.
A propane facility at Keele & Wilson caused a 6-alarm fire, evacuations of residents and a shutdown of the 401 (Trans-Canada highway), the busiest highway in Canada, and one of the busiest stretches of highway in North America -- at its widest point, the 401 is 16 lanes across.
This image is from Ontario Ministry of Transportation traffic cameras 36 minutes after the Toronto Fire Service dispatched first responders.
(Captured with SnagIt 9 by TechSmith)
My first Thanksgiving, 11 months old, 1976
I remained hooked on the dark meat for the next 8 years.
-photo by J Snyder, my grandfather, a big fan of black and white
Beats last weeks' Sainsbury's Banana bargains, this week in Asda only 20p for like 9 bananas and they aren't even going off. What a bargain, thats 2p per banana, and you know what? They sell them at work for like 40p or something EACH. Arrhhhhh!!!! I think i have a business coming on here...
Secretary Landgraf joined Sen. Tom Carper in visiting Westminster Village Dover on Feb. 8 to discuss the community’s elimination of antipsychotic drugs within its healthcare center for long-term stay residents with dementia. Westminster Village Dover is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that offers advanced supportive care services to seniors, in addition to independent living.
Sen. Carper and Secretary Landgraf, along with DHSS’ Medical Director Dr. Gerard Gallucci, visited with staff, residents, family and Sally Jennings, project coordinator of Quality Insights of Delaware, to learn more about how the healthcare center reduced the use of antipsychotic drugs among residents receiving care for dementia and other cognitive deficiencies. Director of Nursing Elsie Josiah discussed how the center used a multi-dimensional, person-centered approach to reduce the use of unnecessary antipsychotic medications through behavioral monitoring tools, standardized reporting and tracking, enhanced staff training and regular examination of quality measures.
Westminster Village Dover recently reported antipsychotic drug usage rates below the state and national average as determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Westminster Village reports 0.0 percent of its long-term stay residents receive antipsychotic drugs.
Most recent data from CMS shows that the average prevalence of antipsychotic use by long-term nursing home residents in Delaware is 12.8 percent; while the national average is 17.3 percent. Among all states, CMS ranked Delaware seventh for the reduced use of antipsychotic medications for long-term nursing home residents during the third quarter of 2015.
“It is extraordinary to see how Westminster values the individuals and their needs,” Secretary Landgraf said. “From touring the center, it is clear to me that the one-on-one relationships that Westminster staff members have with the residents helps to keep residents engaged in all aspects of daily living. The residents are happy, the families are happy and the staff are happy.”
During their visit, Sen. Carper and Secretary Landgraf also visited with residents and patients to learn more about the positive impact resulting from the reduction.
“Caring for seniors, especially those who suffer from dementia is a difficult job – and a sacred one,” Sen. Carper said. “We all want to know that our loved ones are receiving the quality of care and personalized attention they deserve from the professionals to whom we entrust their care. The proactive and team-based approach Westminster Village Dover has taken to significantly reduce the use of antipsychotic medication for those with dementia has had a profound effect on the quality of life for these Delaware residents and their families. I will continue to work with our partners in the State, the Administration, and my colleagues in Congress to see that medical providers, nursing homes, and caregivers have the guidance, flexibility and resources in place to provide safe and effective care and attention to our nation’s elderly.”
The Dover skilled nursing and rehabilitation center also holds a 5-star rating from CMS.
Westminster Village is part of the Presbyterian Senior Living network and currently provides care for 59 residents and patients in its healthcare center. The health center is undergoing a renovation and will begin to admit transitional care and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Westminster Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that provides senior living services to about 250 individuals, including residential living, assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. For more information about Westminster Village, visit: www.wmvdover.org
Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R G-BWHF at Gloucestershire Airport on the 5th January 2002. The C/R features counter-rotating propellers which reduce problems with engine torque on take-off and landing. Sadly, this aircraft was lost on the 18th January 2012 near Welshpool. On descent to land, it collided with trees on Long Mountain, with the loss of two lives.
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Weston Bike Nights 28 May 2015
This weekly Thursday meet during the summer is based at the sea front in the sea side resort of Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, UK.
It is organised by the Riders Branch of the British legion, all bike donate £1 to enter and all proceeds go the charity The Poppy Appeal.
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