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'Discarded' - Still life creations from year 10

Students in GCSE Art and Design have been studying artists and making observational drawings based on the theme of ‘Discarded’.

They have made pencil, biro and chalk/charcoal drawings from direct observation of still life objects. They have studied the artist Jo Bradney who draws the remnants of her day – left-over food, crumpled food packaging and have also looked at the artist Ruby Silvious who paints on to used teabags. Some students have looked at the artist Wenyi who draws on to discarded packaging.

Here, they have created exciting artist research pages, demonstrating their understanding of the artist as well as trying the different methods of working.

Dry point prints

Going further, students have developed their original drawings into dry point prints with some fantastic results! It's a method that involves scratching an image into a plate with a pointed tool. These lines create a burr that holds ink, meaning that the print reveals the drawing.

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MET: Media Embedded Target for Connecting Paper to Digital Media

Media Embedded Target, or MET, is an iconic mark printed in a blank margin of a page that indicates a media link is associated with a nearby region of the page. It guides the user to capture the region and thus retrieve the associated link through visual search within indexed content. The target also serves to separate page regions with media links from other regions of the page. The capture application on the cell phone displays a sight having the same shape as the target near the edge of a camera-view display. The user moves the phone to align the sight with the target printed on the page. Once the system detects correct sight-target alignment, the region in the camera view is captured and sent to the recognition engine which identifies the image and causes the associated media to be displayed on the phone. Since target and sight alignment defines a capture region, this approach saves storage by only indexing visual features in the predefined capture region, rather than indexing the entire page. Target-sight alignment assures that the indexed region is fully captured. We compare the use of MET for guiding capture with two standard methods: one that uses a logo to indicate that media content is available and text to define the capture region and another that explicitly indicates the capture region using a visible boundary mark.


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Gold prices recovering from the $1,485.39 lows

  • Gold prices recovering from the $1,485.39 lows.
  • We have seen four consecutive sessions of declines in Gold.

Gold prices have been recovering from the $1,485.39 lows, travelling as high as $1,497.66 and is currently trading 0.69% higher on the day as investors weigh the prospects of talks taking place between the U.S. and China over trade. However, Gold for December delivery on Comex fell 30 cents, or 0.02%, to $, 1498.90 an ounce, while December silver dropped back 8.6 cents, or 0.5%, to $18.10 an ounce.

In gold, we have seen four consecutive sessions of declines with markets turning up the appetite for risk as traders return from summer holidays and a season of risk-off associated to trade wars and global growth diminishing. However, in recent sessions, the news that China is addressing sluggish growth and trade wars with stimulus measures has lifted spirits and word that Washington and Beijing are set to start up trade talks again, despite the recently imposed fresh tit for tat tariffs, has blown some of the speculative air out of precious metals of late.

Gold/silver ratio recently made a 50% Fibonacci retracement of the summer 2016 lows to 2019 highs

Meanwhile, there has been a keen eye on the gold and silver ratio whereby silver has been playing catch up. The ratio recently made a 50% Fibonacci retracement of the summer 2016 lows to 2019 highs with the bias in favour of further downside on a break below the 200-week moving average located in close proximity.

Gold levels

Despite the meanwhile correction, gold is heavy while below the 21-day moving average as it presses on the 23.6% Fibonacci (Fibo) retracement of the July lows to recent swing highs as well as trading below the 1500 handle. Below the 1,480 target, 1,478 comes as the 13 August volatility spike low which guards the 19 July swing highs at 1,452.93. Bulls will need to get back above 1,550 which then guards prospects for 1,590 as the 127.2% Fibo target area.

Silver levels

The  21-day moving average is supporting and the bullish pin bar is keeping bullish prospects alive. However, failure to advance beyond 18.80 will likely leave the door open for bears to jump in and force out a downside play to the17.50s a being the 50% Fibo of 2016 highs to recent swing lows.

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Blog | 150 of The Best Wedding Songs To Walk Down The Aisle To

150 Of The Best Wedding Songs To Walk Down The Aisle To

15 January 2020

From Ed Sheeran to The Beatles to Etta James, here are 150 amazing songs to consider for your grand entrance

The music you choose for your wedding day creates magical moments that stay in your memory forever. Your music choices are also one of the ways to best ways to express who you are as a couple: classical traditionalists, vintage music aficionados, or pure romantics.

We would argue that one of the most significant wedding song moments is the bridal entrance. It’s when the wedding becomes truly real and you, your groom, and your guests all become overcome with emotion as time slows down for just one second.

It can be a hard task to select the right wedding song to express so much, so we’ve pulled together a list of 150 of the best wedding songs, known for their beautiful lyrics, to help amplify the romance of your big entrance with music.

How To Choose The One

There’s a lot to think about with all musical choices, but the bridal entrance and walk down the aisle has its own requirements. Here are three insider tips to think about when selecting the chosen one.

#1 Medium

The first step is to get clear on the medium you’ll be using for the music. Will there be instruments, a pianist, a singer, a friend or playlist that you have your heart set on? The medium that you decide on will help make a number of other choices more easily, so it’s important to decide on this upfront.

#2 Meaning

You’ll remember the music and songs played from the moment you walk down the aisle for years to come, so your wedding songs should reflect your personalities as a couple and have meaning for both of you. Meaning can come in a few ways. Your bridal entrance song could express your feelings toward your partner: for example, do you feel like you are marrying your best friend, or has it taken a long and winding road to finally find true love? Your song could also reflect your life as a couple and even the blending of families, especially if you’ll be walking down the aisle with your father by your side which plays up the emotion. Or do you want to walk down the aisle to “your song”? Discuss the choice together to find the song that really speaks to you.

#3 Pace

The actual pace of the wedding music you select to walk down the aisle is a highly important component. You’ll need something with a slightly slower than normal pace so that you and your bridesmaids can walk comfortably down the aisle. If you have your heart set on a song that has a quick tempo, see if there’s a slower acoustic version available. It’s also worth working out when you want the music to fade so you can time your music to finish as you arrive in front of your partner.

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150 Of The Best Song s To Walk Down The Aisle To

  1. At Last – Etta James
  2. Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
  3. Songbird – Fleetwood Mac
  4. Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
  5. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
  6. Lucky – Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat
  7. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
  8. Canon in D – Pachelbel
  9. Your Song – Elton John
  10. I’m Kissing You – Des’ree
  11. Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good) – Quindon Tarver
  12. Bella’s Lullaby – Carter Burwell, Dan Redfeld and Elizabeth Hedman
  13. Make You Feel My Love – Adele
  14. Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
  15. The Prince of Denmark’s March – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  16. Glasgow Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
  17. Butterfly Waltz – Brian Crain
  18. From This Moment On – Shania Twain & Bryan White
  19. What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
  20. Bella’s Lullaby – Carter Burwell, Dan Redfeld and Elizabeth Hedman
  21. The Secret Wedding (From “Braveheart”) – David Arkenstone featuring Kathleen Fisher
  22. Marry You – Bruno Mars
  23. Make You Feel My Love – Adele
  24. Green Eyes – Coldplay
  25. The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary In D Major) – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Christian Rainer
  26. Air On the G String, from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 – J.S. Bach Orchestra
  27. Love Never Fails – Brandon Heath
  28. Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls
  29. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
  30. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from “Solomon” – Bela Banafalvi & Budapest Strings
  31. Paradise – Coldplay
  32. Tale As Old As Time (Instrumental) – Beauty and the Beast
  33. How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
  34. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack
  35. The Dream of the Dolphin – Enigma
  36. All Of Me – John Legend
  37. This I Promise You – Ronan Keating
  38. Air – Handel’s Water Music
  39. Kiss from a Rose – Seal
  40. Amazing Day – Coldplay
  41. Turning Page – Sleeping At Last
  42. Feels Like Home – Edwina Hayes
  43. This I Swear – Nick Lachey
  44. Halo – Beyoncé
  45. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
  46. Highland Cathedral – The Regimental Band of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
  47. No One – Alicia Keys
  48. The Rose – Bette Midler
  49. I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
  50. Chapel of Love – The Dixie Cups
  51. Romeo & Juliet : Act I, Scene XVIII, Gavotte – Valery Gergiev & London Symphony Orchestra
  52. Songbird – Oasis
  53. Superman Theme (”Superman” the Movie Theme) – Toners
  54. You Had Me From Hello – Bon Jovi
  55. Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
  56. A Whiter Shade of Pale – Procol Harum
  57. A Fifth Of Beethoven – Walter Murphy
  58. Falling In Love With You Again – Imelda May
  59. I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
  60. Rigaudon – Empire Brass & Michael Murray
  61. The One – Kodaline
  62. Time After Time – Eva Cassidy
  63. Us Against the World – Coldplay
  64. All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
  65. I Love the Way You Love Me – John Michael Montgomery
  66. La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
  67. Rhapsody On a Theme By Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction – Lang Lang, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre & Valery Gergiev
  68. River Flows In You – Yiruma
  69. A Million Love Songs – Take That
  70. Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
  71. Celebration – Kool & the Gang
  72. Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray
  73. Heaven – DJ Sammy & Yanou featuring Do
  74. On This Day – David Pomeranz
  75. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
  76. Crystal – Fleetwood Mac
  77. Gabriel’s Oboe – Ennio Morricone
  78. Giving Myself – Jennifer Hudson
  79. I Fall Apart – Rory Gallagher
  80. If I Fall to Your Heart – Derwent Hannon
  81. (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
  82. Marry You – Bruno Mars
  83. Better Together – Jack Johnson
  84. Hero – Enrique Iglesias
  85. Nothing’s Going to Stop Us Now – Starship
  86. Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
  87. It Must Be Love – Madness
  88. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack
  89. The Wonder of You – Elvis Presley
  90. You’ve Got the Love – Florence + the Machine
  91. Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams
  92. Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
  93. The Reason – Hoobastank
  94. Love Never Fails – Brandon Heath
  95. If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
  96. I Get the Sweetest Feeling – Jackie Wilson
  97. When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating
  98. Halo – Beyoncé
  99. I Found You – Alabama Shakes
  100. Everything – Michael Bublé
  101. We Have All The Time In The World – Louis Armstrong
  102. Everything – Mary J. Blige
  103. You’re All I Need to Get By – Aretha Franklin
  104. Angels – Robbie Williams
  105. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
  106. Romeo and Juliet – The Killers
  107. Islands In the Stream – Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
  108. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Marvin Gaye
  109. You’re Beautiful – James Blunt
  110. Moon River – Frank Sinatra
  111. She’s The One – Robbie Williams
  112. You Give Me Something – James Morrison
  113. The Look of Love – Dusty Springfield
  114. Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
  115. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
  116. Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
  117. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
  118. I’m Kissing You – Des’ree
  119. Run – Leona Lewis
  120. You Make It Real – James Morrison
  121. Love You ‘Till the End – The Pogues
  122. You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
  123. Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
  124. Falling In Love With You Again – Imelda May
  125. Songbird – Eva Cassidy
  126. Let There Be Love – Nat “King” Cole
  127. You Do Something to Me – Paul Weller
  128. Somewhere Over The Rainbow– Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
  129. Come What May – Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman
  130. You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
  131. One Day Like This – Elbow
  132. All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
  133. You’re the First, the Last, My Everything – Barry White
  134. A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
  135. I Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
  136. Lucky – Ben Folds
  137. Perfect – Ed Sheeran
  138. Something – The Beatles
  139. Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
  140. Stand By Me – Ben E. King
  141. Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
  142. All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
  143. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Diana Ross & The Supremes
  144. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
  145. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
  146. Daydream Believer – The Monkees
  147. Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
  148. This Kind of Love – Sister Hazel
  149. Champagne Supernova – Oasis
  150. God Only Knows – The Beach Boys

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One of the best benefits of having a destination wedding in South East Queensland, Australia is getting to spend lots of quality time with your guests. But, this also comes with the pressure of making sure they have an awesome time, especially if they are staying in Toowoomba beyond the big day.

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Size matters…. But even we are surprised

July 7, 2016

How much space do you need to hold 50 million litres of water? It seems like it is a lot! Our contractors are continually surprising us with the amount of equipment they are using on the repair and renovation of the dam – bull dozers, tipper trucks, excavators and compacters.

But at last we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel as the large hole in the dam wall is being filled in and the lining of the dam itself being spread and compacted. It is certainly going to be BIG and will create a whole new view from the main house and the suites – once it is filled with water. How long this is going to take we are not sure. We have a good supply of water, coming from the kloofs of the Langeberg Mountains behind us, but we suspect that we will need ‘divine intervention’ in the form of a good few torrential rainfalls to make any impact at all. We are aware that this part of the Western Cape does not have huge rainfalls – the annual average is just 250 millimetres – so guests at Galenia may have to participate in a daily rain dance in order for us to achieve our objective. We suspect that patience will be necessary.

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Tell your friends about Sailing Ship - Clipper Marco Polo

Sailing Ship - Clipper Marco Polo

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NRN # : 000-2760-0135-01

DIMENSIONS : (Height - 34.00 cm X Width - 29.00 cm )

Medium on Base : Oil on Canvas

Genre : Seascape

Status : Not Currently for Sale Online

Artist has followers

Copyright : © Dawn Zufich

Not Currently for Sale Online

As a youngster I enjoyed doing pencil sketches and at 13 years received a Highly Commended plus a prize of a box of colour pencils for my pastel entry at my school's art show.  However, the urge to draw and try to paint really began in early adulthood.  I then did mostly pencil portraits.  I didn't know how to use oils - and watercolour teaching (as it was at school then) hadn't appealed.  I was a frustrated would-be artist in a way but my time was taken up with working full-time and being heavily involved with amateur ballroom dancing, then teaching it as a second job.

 However, the years rolled on and in 1983 I met the Late Eric Wiseman, a wonderful oil painter and excellent teacher who ran a night class in Werribee.  I stayed with his classes for 12 years until he and his family moved to N.S.W. in 1995.  During this time I also joined classes run by the Late Pino Carlotti for several months.

However, in 1988 I lost a large section of my eyesight and couldn't see sufficiently to paint or drive - in fact, could only see small sections of my face in the mirror, bit by bit (by scanning).  The eye specialist told me that I could not count on an improvement and, if it did improve, to expect this to be no more than by 40%.  I then began visiting a Chinese Herbalist/Acupuncturist three times a week (with my husband accompanying me) as well as using the Eye Specialist's Cortisone.  Improvement was very slow initially but became  positive as this treatment progressed.  After four months of boiling the smelly herbs and drinking the resultant vile tasting herbal medicine, 5 days each week, plus the three sessions of acupuncture, I was finally convinced that the obvious improvements had come to an end.  The specialist indicated a 90-95% improvement (just as the Chinese herbalist had initially predicted!).  So, after a few weeks, lessons with Eric began again and, very gradually, confidence was regained.  I am still very grateful that following those bad months, I have been left with only a flaw in my vision to which I have become well adjusted.  In fact, since then, I have not only been painting but spent four busy years in total doing TAFE computer courses.

 An important part of my painting life was in 1996/7 when my husband and I met Australian Landscape Artist, Leonard Long OAM.  He invited me to come with two of my ex-class students to his Donvale home so that he could give us a day long lesson by demo with a painting of his own:  “Come early and bring cut lunches!”  This was not only a lovely day – his demonstration was an eye-opener, quite fantastic.  We kept in touch over the years with Christmas cards plus I saw him a short time afterwards at his “half price” art show, run by the Sisters of St. Josephs in Camberwell - also purchasing one of his paintings that I still treasure.  The last time I saw him was a few days prior to his 100th birthday, about a week before his Centenary Art Show, to be held in NSW.  (Unfortunately the Kew Art Gallery had previously closed down.)  He invited us to visit him to view the paintings prior to their shipment to the NSW gallery.  He told me to bring half a dozen of my paintings for him to view, which I did.  I received a verbal “gold stamp” for three, plus some constructive criticism on one and a nod, saying “don’t worry – you’re doing alright!”  I see him not only as a mentor to me and others but also a very charming and genuine man.  I admire his artwork but also his passion for painting.  At the age of 100 (and plus), he was still putting in five full days each week, standing there and painting – and loving it!  (I could not write a biography concerning my art history without including this generous, encouraging and lovely man.)

However, after Eric's departure in 1995,  I had nearly given up finding an art teacher in or near Werribee until hearing that Angela Comben was teaching, so joined her art classes for over a year until she moved to Geelong.

 More time had passed when a friend from Angela's Werribee class, told me that she was having lessons from Werribee artist, Tony Bramwell - so that I immediately arranged to join this weekly class and have happily stayed there since - a few years now.  He is an excellent teacher of all media, not only oils and is of great help with his advice, including technical advice - and he gives demo's when called for.  Also, in addition to his teaching, I really enjoy his company and that of my fellow student artists of all ages and seeing what they are achieving

I do not take commissions now.  I did only two commissions in the past, one for a stranger (roses) and one for a work colleague (a portrait) and although both clients were happy with the results, I prefer to paint when I am really keen to paint a particular item - and painting to order makes me quite nervous!

 This is my first time with Gallery 247 and I am testing the water to begin with as I am a hobby artist only and paint less these days. However, I really do believe that this innovation has come at the right time as I've noticed that sales of paintings have reduced over the years, with some art shows ceasing and many art galleries closing down.  I wish Gallery 247 great success for a long time to come.

Artshow: Epiphany Church Art Show
Title: Mornington Peninsula (after Ron Hancock)
Award: Judge's Encouragement Award (Seascape -0137-01)
Sponsor: Various local
Prize: Ribbon Award (no $amount)


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Tell your friends about Seed Pods Series 1

Seed Pods Series 1

Description : None

NRN # : 000-2385-0148-01

DIMENSIONS : (Height - 51.00 cm X Width - 50.00 cm )

Medium on Base : Pencil on Paper

Genre : Still Life

Status : Sold

Artist has followers

Copyright : © Margaret Zaal

Framed: $380.00

I studied art at school where my teachers commented - she is "quite good".

Married life and family were my main focus for 40 odd years and then with retirement I have found the time to dabble and find that I am again "quite good".

Botanicals have always  appealed to me and I have been very lucky to have had some tuition from one of Australia's masters - Dianne Emery at the Botanical  Gardens in Melbourne.

I intend to continue with my quest to become better than "quite good" and enjoy the challenge.

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Home Construction And Gardens: Tips On Protecting Plants During Construction

Home Construction And Gardens: Tips On Protecting Plants During Construction

By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

As you plan that new addition, rebuilt garage or any other building project, it is important to plan how to protect plants during construction. Trees and other plants can have damage occur due to root injury, heavy machinery compaction, slope changes, and many other potential by-products of changing topography. Protecting plants during construction is as important as planning with your architect or contractor, if you hope to preserve your landscape and minimize harm to all forms of life on your property. Start with a few of our cues and tips to shield the wild and ornamental flora in your garden.

Effects of Home Construction and Gardens

Every plant in the garden has the potential to become injured during construction. While plants becoming trampled or simply being run over are obvious causes, roots, stems and branches of trees are also at risk. Simply allowing the construction crew to run rough shod over the property can cause any amount of damage and even plant death. Avoiding construction damage to plants ensures continued ecosystem balance and preserves the appearance of the property. Many simple methods can help make home construction and gardens complement each other instead of cause destruction.

New home construction is one of the more damaging to existing plants. Large machinery is needed to excavate a foundation or basement and roads need to be built and established to accommodate vehicles. Piles of soil placed over plant roots can limit their ability to get water, nutrients and air.

Reducing trees on a lot to provide for construction space exposes the remaining plants to winds while they are also jarred by heavy vibrations from machinery. Often, construction crews randomly prune trees to help them get the machinery into a site, which can cause weak plants and unstable canopies.

The off gases and chemicals used in many construction projects can also affect plant health. Simply bulldozing over a site smashes plants, uproots flora and rips out entire bushes and shrubs.

How to Protect Plants during Construction

Pruning correctly and precisely can protect many plants. This may extend to more than removing woody material and may include root pruning. Often, an arborist is needed to perform initial maintenance correctly. In some cases, the entire tree or plant needs to be temporarily moved to protect it from machinery and provide a clear path for workers.

Smaller plants can often be dug up and the roots wrapped in burlap that is kept moist for many weeks. Larger plants may require professional help and should be heeled into prepared soil until reinstallation. For larger specimens, it is often better to plan around the plant or put up fencing and clearly marked posts. This simple method can help in avoiding construction damage to plants without the necessity of moving and reinstalling them.

Sometimes, it is as simple as tying back vines and errant branches that might be exposed to damage. Vines that self-attach should be cut back, as they won’t reattach once the sticky “fingers” are removed. Don’t worry, vigorous vines like English Ivy, Creeping Fig and Boston Ivy will quickly reestablish themselves when construction is over.

Protecting plants during construction may also be accomplished by covering them. This can prevent chemicals, tar, paint and other common but toxic construction materials from contacting the plant. Sheets or other lightweight cloth are sufficient and allow some light and air to enter. In the case of delicate plants, make a scaffold around the specimen to prevent the cloth from crushing foliage and stems.

In all cases, remember to water during construction, especially plants that have been moved or are in danger of other stresses.

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City of Greensboro capitalizes on CMAR project delivery

Apr 2016

April 2016 — The City of Greensboro, North Carolina, faced ongoing challenges to maintain existing infrastructure while complying with current and upcoming regulatory requirements. As a result, the City’s Water Resources Department initiated two capital improvement projects to improve treatment operations and meet future regulatory requirements with the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method.

These projects mark the first time for the City to employ the CMAR delivery method. Critical to the City’s alternative delivery selection was the desire to leverage a collaborative approach and engage a Mentor/Protégé program to increase minority and women owned business (M/WBE) and local participation. Following a qualifications-based process, Garney was selected to serve as the CMAR contractor for the T.Z. Osborne Water Reclamation Facility 56 MGD Upgrade (Package 3).

Package 3, one of four projects planned for the City’s $120 million worth of infrastructure improvements, was the first of two CMAR projects implemented by the City. Garney started working in partnership with the City at the 90% design phase. In addition to developing the GMP during preconstruction, Garney worked with the City to maximize the Mentor/Protégé program and developed work packages to meet the City’s M/WBE goals.

Construction on Package 3 is set to be complete in December of 2017, with diamond cloth filters to be used in the upgrade to the existing conventional media filtration, a new technology available to the industry. Major improvements for the 36-year-old water reclamation facility will include a new chlorine contact tank, chemical system upgrades, renovation of all existing traveling bridge filters, and site-wide stormwater improvements. Garney is also completing work at the site for Packages 1 and 2.

Garney installs water pipeline for Dominican Republic village

Apr 2016

APRIL 2016 — Garney employee-owners recently installed 12,000 LF of PVC waterline and 200 new spigots throughout Villa Aleman, Dominican Republic, bringing clean water to 1,500 people. Villa Aleman had no potable water source and many residents were relying on rainfall collection or contaminated shallow aquifers for their water supply. In partnership with The Living Water Project and Knox ProCorps, Garney sent manpower to install the ½-inch to 4-inch waterline in connection to a new deep well. During construction, Garney worked closely with the community and newly established Villa Aleman Water Committee.

Garney employee-owners Ben Ramsbottom, Clay Greene, Gary Minnich, and Jeff Seal helped the Committee install more than 2,000 LF of pipe by hand each day. In addition, helping with the water pipeline construction provided an opportunity to educate the Committee on the proper alignment, services, and connections required for future installations and maintenance. Garney employee-owners donated the pipe and provided the necessary tools and parts for the Water Committee to maintain their system for months to come.

“It was a humbling experience and it made me look at things differently upon my return,” said Jeff Seal, Operations Manager. “In living Garney’s goals and philosophies, we helped many people in need and made some great memories in the process.”

Garney assumes leadership of Vista Ridge Water Supply Project

Mar 2016

APRIL 2016 — Garney has concluded an agreement with Abengoa S.A. expanding Garney’s role in the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Vista Ridge Water Supply Project to a leadership position. Garney now holds an 80 percent equity stake as well as complete control of the project. Garney has been a member of the Vista Ridge consortium since the start of the project.

The Vista Ridge team, led by Garney, will provide 50,000 acre-feet of water to the rapidly growing San Antonio community. The total projected cost to develop the project is $844 million. Garney now plays the lead role in overseeing the design, construction, and financing of the project.

“The employee-owners of Garney Construction are excited to lend our water system expertise to this significant project for the city of San Antonio,” said Mike Heitmann, President and CEO of Garney Construction.

The 142-mile Vista Ridge pipeline remains a critical project for San Antonio, one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Vista Ridge will expand San Antonio’s water supply by 20 percent, decreasing pressure on the sensitive Edwards Aquifer, which is subject to Federal, state and regional pumping regulations. SAWS is a national leader in water conservation, and the Vista Ridge pipeline will complement SAWS’ continued conservation efforts and development of other water resources as San Antonio adds an additional one million residents by 2040. SAWS currently provides water and wastewater services to more than 1.6 million consumers in the region.

Garney has more than three decades of experience serving as a water and wastewater contractor for SAWS, successfully delivering critical projects for its consumers, including the Water Resources Integration Program Pipelines and Twin Oaks Pump Station, SAWS Carrizo Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Project, and SAWS Water Recycling Program. Last year, as part of the Water Resources Integration Program, Garney installed 140,000 linear feet of 60-inch pipe, similar to the pipe that will be used for the Vista Ridge pipeline.

Robert R. Puente, President and CEO of SAWS noted that the new leadership is a positive step in the progression of the Vista Ridge project. “Garney Construction has a strong history with SAWS and has been involved in this project since the beginning. In stepping up to the lead position, Garney brings unparalleled continuity and skill to the table.”

Garney Pacific Lands Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project

Jan 2016

JANUARY 2016 — California American Water selected Garney Pacific to construct the majority of its $92 million desalination pipeline network. Concurrently with two other water pipeline contractors, Garney Pacific will construct 22 miles of pipelines, pump stations and storage facilities along the Monterey Peninsula to deliver desalinated water to 100,000 residential and commercial customers. Garney Pacific, a subsidiary of Garney Holding Co., was established in 2015 to focus operations on constructing water and wastewater projects in Northern California.

The Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project will include a source water intake system, a 9.6 MGD or 6.4 MGD desalination plant, brine discharge system, product water conveyance pipelines and storage facilities, and an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system. Once complete, the new network will replace reliance on the Carmel River as a primary source of water supply. With schedule and budget as primary drivers in the qualifications-based selection process, California American Water will conduct value engineering efforts with all three water pipeline contractors during the first half of 2016.

“The award of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project is a significant achievement for Garney Pacific and anchors our expansion into Northern California,” said Scott Parrish, Chief Operating Officer of Western Pipe Operations. “We look forward to continuing Garney’s tradition of excellence with this extremely important project, and we’re excited to exceed California American Water’s expectations, and to perpetuate Garney’s reputation, goals, and philosophies.”

Bill E. Williams, Director of Northern California Operations, and Kevin Downs, Operations Manager, are spearheading Garney’s involvement on the project. Matt Roberts, who served as the Lead Estimator in the pursuit phase, will also contribute to Garney’s value engineering efforts on the project.

For more information on the project, visit the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project website.

Garney Expands Presence in South Texas

Jan 2016

JANUARY 2016 — Treatment facility operations are ramping up in South Texas with the addition of Garney’s Houston office. Under the direction of Vice President, Mike Gardner, leadership and staff have been added to Garney’s regional office located near Houston Hobby International Airport. Garney’s Houston branch opened in 2015, alongside new offices near San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.

Garney’s recent success in the South Texas market has resulted in water supply and wastewater treatment plant construction opportunities with the Lower Colorado River Authority, San Antonio Water System, and the City of Castroville.

“As Garney continues to grow, opening a Houston office and putting boots on the ground to expand our water and wastewater treatment plant capabilities in the South Texas market made great sense,” said Mike Gardner, Vice President. “For years, Garney has maintained a significant water pipeline construction presence in the area, so adding treatment plant capabilities will broaden our Texas footprint as a top water/wastewater contractor.”

James Schmerber and Michael Froelich, Project Managers, and Warren Henderson and Raul Arvizu, Superintendents, are managing Garney’s efforts in the Houston area. Cody Schmidt, Field Engineer, and Michelle Presko, Project Coordinator, will also be instrumental in developing Garney’s Houston operations.

2016 Objectives Built on 55 Years of Tradition

Jan 2016

JANUARY 2016 — The start of a new year inevitably evokes a time of reflection and the opportunity to ignite change. In 2016, that reflection for Garney will be marked by celebrating 55 years in business. Since 1961, the company has thrived on our goals and philosophies of integrity, excellence, and fairness with our customers. These goals and philosophies have always been a mainstay of our organization, leading Garney to more than a decade of dominance in the rankings as one the nation’s leading water contractors.

As we enter 2016, Mike Heitmann, President & CEO, has developed Garney’s annual objectives in parallel with the foundation that Charles Garney brought to the company 55 years ago. Garney’s 2016 company objectives will leverage focus in three aspects:

Garney will maintain a steadfast focus on safety. It is incumbent upon each employee-owner to live our safety culture and take ownership in performing every activity. Safety is truly number one with Garney and safety will never be sacrificed for productivity.

The company’s consistent growth will continue to drive mentorship and employee development to equip our employee-owners for new opportunities and a strong market.

With several new initiatives underway, including new business ventures of Garney Federal and Garney Pacific, Garney will enhance strategic planning and implementation to generate success in these arenas.

Although Garney has experienced a rapid start to 2016, the company is not without vision and inspiration built on timeless goals and philosophies.

Garney Salutes Vice President Tom Dahl in Retirement

Jan 2016

JANUARY 2016 — Tom Dahl has retired following 25 years of illustrious service with Garney. Dahl joined Garney in May 1991 and since that time, he has orchestrated the company’s accounting and financial reporting systems, financial planning, banking and bonding relations, and administration of the employee stock ownership plan and benefit plans.

Most notably, Dahl’s impact on the employee stock ownership plan has been crucial to Garney’s success over the past 25 years. During his tenure, Dahl worked closely with the company’s Board of Directors in the areas of strategic planning, executive compensation, acquisitions, investments, and valuation of the company’s stock. He also served as an advisory member of the Board’s investment committee and managed the company’s investment funds.

Jeff Lacy, Chief Financial Officer, Tom Roberts, Director – Financial Reporting, and Meggan Krase, Director – Corporate Controller, will ensure continuity and continuing excellence as Garney moves forward in this transition.

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Continuing Education & Workforce Development recognizes students at inaugural graduation celebration

Garrett College Continuing Education & Workforce Development recently recognized nearly 250 individuals who have successfully earned a Maryland High School diploma or completed a workforce development career training program. An inaugural graduation celebration was held at the Garrett College Career Technology Training Center in Accident for the graduates inviting families and friends to attend.

"We were so happy to celebrate the success of our students at this inaugural event," stated Julie Yoder, dean of GC's continuing education and workforce development.

"For many of our students, a GED or certification is the entry point to a job or the start of a career path. "We are proud to be a part of their journey!" Yoder said.

Congratulations to the following individuals for completing the following:

Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) – Jordon Grove, Accident; Sally Bittinger, Frostburg; Bennett Helbig and Jason Xander, McHenry; and Michael Murphy and Randy Roy, both of Oakland.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – Julie Frazee, Friendsville; Chastity Beckman and Deborah Beckman, Mtn. Lake Park; Taylor Ashby, Jordan Henson, and Stephanie Norris, all of Oakland; and Diana Mayne, Aurora, W.Va.

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant – Santanna Harman, Accident; Julie Frazee, Friendsville; Sierra Boatman and Michelle VanSickle, Grantsville; Felisha Tasker, Kitzmiller; Chastity Beckman, Deborah Beckman and Joni Davis, of Mtn. Lake Park; Allyssa Altman, Taylor Ashby, Taylor Beckman, Maria Bittinger, McKenna Bolyard, Terri Friend, Ryann Gank, Rebecca Glotfelty, Jordan Henson, Linsay Liller, Shawna Mayle, Sierra Miller, Tiffani Noble, Stephanie Norris, Margaret Swick, Sarah Uphold, Erica White, Alexis Wilson, and Abbrielle Wilson, all of Oakland; Brittney Ashby, Swanton; Diana Mayne, Aurora, W.Va.; and Mary-Cathrine Pennington, Thomas, W.Va.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Elizabeth Day, Christina Guthrie and Pamela Hullak, Accident; Skylynn McMillan, Barton; Crystal High, Mandi Knippenberg, and Kristin Martin, Cumberland; Cynthia Fike, Deer Park; Mary Holman and Amanda Tichenell, Friendsville; Rebecca Folk, Frostburg; Jeanette Bland, Grantsville; Katherine Cash, Kitzmiller; Elrea Spurr, McHenry; McKenna Bolyard, Sarah Burns, Cheyenne Harvey, Amber Lake, Bethany Michaels, Bethany Tippen, Robin Wolf, and Chelsey Yutzy, all of Oakland; and Grace Hoffman, Swanton.

Child Care - Amber Yoder, Grantsville; Regina Green, Erin Layton, and Rachael Savopoulas, all of Oakland; and Belinda Weaver, Eglon, W.Va.

Commercial Driver's License, Class A – Jonathan Hamilton, Karen Illick, and Trevor Patton, Accident; Harry Robertson, Corriganville; Jason Deshong, Baron; David Angellatta, Philip Barmoy, Garrett Barnes, Donald Clark, Robert Davis, Monica Davis, Jeffrey Lewis, Donald McKay, Robert Poissonnier, Steven Pullin, Frank Romero-Gonzalez, Brian Shea, Jermar Williams, Seth Yonker, all of Cumberland; Kevin Lynch, Deer Park; Charlene Jeffries, Flintstone; Roy Fazenbaker, Gerald Frazee, Carl Stallman, of Friendsville; Roger Boch, Trevor Boch, John Dittman, Tyler Lucas, all of Frostburg; Austin Bittinger, Jennifer Burrow, Russell Christner, Kevin McKenzie, Cordale Miller, Thomas Ruckert, of Grantsville; Clinton Cole and Robert Myers, of Lonaconing; Shawn Aronhalt, Brian Edwards, Nathan Gover, Brandon Hanline, Anthony May, Cody Richter, and Nathan Sines, all of Oakland; Collin Fratz and Zane Riggleman, of Swanton; Ronald Friend, Addison, Pa.; Chad Miller, Bedford, Pa.; James Sphon, Clearville, Pa.; Duane Dittman, Fort Hill, Pa.; Cody Welker, Garrett, Pa.; Steven Leydig, Hyndman, Pa.; Scott Felice and Michael Smith, of Markleysburg, Pa.; Ronald Weaver, Meyersdale, Pa.; Bradley Marsh, Somerset, Pa.; George Parmer, Burlington, W.Va.; Darren Roth, Eglon, W.Va.; Shawn Feaster and Amy Yutzy, of Keyser, W.Va.; Brandon Bittinger, Springfield, W.Va., and Gary Chambers, Tunnelton, W.Va.

Commercial Driver's License, Class B – Kristen Huff, Cumberland; Jamie Hansrote, Frostburg; Brittney Johnson, Grantsville; Cody Muir, Lonaconing; Warren Wright, Swanton; Brian Mahler, Boswell, Pa; Wendell Cooley, Confluence, Pa.; Jacob Patton, Masontown, Pa.; and Justin Dugan, Romney, W.Va.

CNC Machining - Shawn Carr, Accident; Caleb Layton, Frostburg; Alex Roy, Oakland; and Alexander Michaels, Swanton.

GED/High School Diploma – Miranda Bender, Rhett Gaster, Christina Guthrie, Nathan Orendorf, of Accident; Amanda Titchenell, Friendsville; Amy Burow and Jennifer Burow, of Grantsville; Thomas Ashby, Chanda Beckman, James Beeman, Melanie Burns, Sarah Burns, Christopher Durst, Adrianna Ellick, Judith Ferguson, Gabriel Friend, Sierra Hawley, Michael Hechmer, Destiney Hoye, Destinee Jones, Cameron Kauffman, Ellen Kauffman, Elizabeth Martin, Callista Moats, Timothy Moats, Joshua Moon, Tacoma Poling, Nicholas Schrier, Clorinda Shaffer, Lindsey Slaubaugh, and Glenda Swartzentruber, all of Oakland; and Summer Gordon, of Swanton.

Manual Machining – Michael Blamble, Deer Park; Andrew Eichorn, Brant Miller, and Alex Roy, all of Oakland; Luther Lohr and Bobby Walters, both of Swanton.

Phlebotomy: Venipuncture/Specimen Collection - Julie Frazee, Friendsville; Sierra Boatman, Soncerae Musgrove, and Michelle VanSickle, of Grantsville; Felisha Tasker, Kitzmiller; Gabriella Humberson and Susan McDonald, McHenry; Chastity Beckman, Deborah Beckman, Joni Davis, and Brittany Jadick, all of Mtn. Lake Park; Allyssa Altman, Taylor Ashby, Taylor Beckman, Maria Bittinger, McKenna Bolyard, Tabitha Friend, Terri Friend, Ryann Gank, Rebecca Glotfelty, Jordan Henson, Jami Howdyshell, Linsay Liller, Amanda Lloyd, Sierra Miller, Tiffani Noble, Stephanie Norris, Nakita Rodeheaver, Morgan Tasker, Sarah Uphold, Erica White, Alexis Wilson, and Abbrielle Wilson, all of Oakland; Brittney Ashby, Swanton; Chelsea Hoover, Addison, Pa.; Diana Mayne, Aurora, W.Va.; Mary-Cathrine Pennington, Thomas, W.Va.; Samantha Ashby, Keyser, W.Va.

Veterinary Assistant – Cayla Lewis, Accident; Claire Balderson, Cumberland; Bethany Meyers, Friendsville; Allison Perdew, Frostburg; Miranda Fisher and Beverly Wilburn, Grantsville; Ashton Chapman, Oakland; Lexi Wildesen, Westernport; Amanda Pickrel, Salisbury, Pa.; and Tammy Jones, Terra Alta, W.Va.

Welding – Ian Menear, Accident; Tyler Simpson, Deer Park; Aaron Calhoun, Friendsville; Caleb Geasey, Jeremiah Guthrie, Adam Keefer, and Jared Warnick, all of Grantsville; Chris Alls and Douglas Burton, of McHenry; Bradley Clary, Jason Paulinski, and Jacob Strosnider, all of Oakland; Ryan Coleman and Charles Winebrenner, both of Westernport; Thomas Haer, Jr., Garrett, Pa; and Clark Sines, Eglon, W.Va.

Kristin Martin

Pictured is Kristin Martin of Cumberland, Md. Kristin recently completed Garrett’s Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Brant Miller

Brant Miller, a resident of Oakland, completed the Manual Machining program at Garrett College. Miller was awarded the occupational scholarship as part of the Garrett County Scholarship Program.

The occupational scholarship provides funding for eligible students to obtain occupational training in courses leading to industry-recognized certification. Eligible students include Garrett County residents who will graduate from a Garrett County High School in June of 2018, received their GED during the 2017-2018 academic year (but prior to June 2018), participated in an acknowledged home school program, or are current high school students eligible for dual-enrollment. For more information or questions about the occupational scholarship, persons may contact Donna Bittinger at 301-387-3136.


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Gartner Says Women Hold Just One in Five Sales Leadership Positions

Sales leaders across the globe report sourcing quality sales professionals as a top challenge and priority for 2018, according toCEB, now Gartner. However, that same research shows that women hold just one in five sales leadership positions and only one in four midlevel sales manager roles. The percentage of women in frontline sales management has remained flat for more than 10 years.

"Women are underrepresented in all levels of sales, despite the urgency to find strong talent," said Cristina Gomez, sales practice leader at CEB, now Gartner. "In addition, we've found that women also report not having the same opportunities as men in sales."

CEB, now Gartner, found that only 50 percent of female sales professionals feel they have the same opportunities for advancement as their male counterparts, despite having the same skills, experience and qualifications. However, when asked the same question, 91 percent of men believe women are given access to the same opportunities.

"This is not only a fairness issue, this is also a business issue," said Gomez. "The success of every sales organization depends on its ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing sales professionals and effective sales leaders."

Advancing gender diversity in the sales organization not only expands the potential talent pool, but also brings other business benefits to the sales organization. CEB, now Gartner, analysis shows investing in women leaders can help to stabilize the workforce and promote further diversity. In fact, companies with a high level of gender diversity more than doubled their annual revenue compared with competitors with an average or low level of gender diversity.

To combat this challenge, forward-thinking sales organizations are making, attracting and retaining high-performing female talent a priority. More information on what your organization needs to do to ensure that you are gaining the business advantage by capitalizing on the potential of women in sales is available to Gartner clients in the report Gaining the Talent Advantage: The Case for Gender Diversity in Sales.

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Men's experiences of recontact about a potential increased risk of prostate cancer due to Lynch Syndrome: âJust another straw on the stackâ

Abstract The practice of recontacting patients to provide new health information is becoming increasingly common in clinical genetics, despite the limited research to evidence the patient experience. We explored how men with Lynch Syndrome (LS) understand and experience being recontacted about a potential increased risk of prostate cancer. Sixteen men with LS (Meanage 51Â years) were recruited from an Australian screening study to undergo a semi-structured interview. A modified grounded theory approach was used to guide data collection and thematic analysis. Qualitative coding was shared by the research team to triangulate analysis. The practice of recontact was viewed by participants as acceptable and was associated with minimal emotional distress. The majority of men understood that they may be above population risk of prostate cancer, although evidence was still emerging. Men reported high engagement with personal and familial health, including regular screening practices and familial risk communication. Findings suggest that men's carrier status and beliefs about the actionability of the new cancer risk information influence their response to recontact. Recontact practices that include the offer of risk management strategies may lead to improved patient outcomes (e.g., reduced cancer worry and increased health engagement), if perceived as valuable by recipients.

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ISBN 1059-7700
Authors Rasmussen, Victoria; Forbes Shepherd, Rowan; Forrest, Laura Elenor; James, Paul A.; Young, Mary-Anne
Responsible Garvan Author Mary-Anne Young
Publisher Name Journal of Genetic Counseling
Published Date 2019-08-01
Published Volume 28
Published Issue 4
Published Pages 750-759
Status Published in-print
DOI 10.1002/jgc4.1110
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Hospital Bill and Lien Resolution

Fort Myers Personal Injury Attorney

Medical Malpractice One of the primary damages sought in Florida personal injury lawsuits is compensation for medical bills. You should know that whatever monetary proceeds you recover for medical costs in litigation or a settlement, must be repaid to the hospital, health care provider or insurer that covered them initially.

This might seem simple, but there is often dispute about whether these bills are “reasonable” and how much you must repay. Having a knowledgeable injury attorney is critical. Hospital bill and lien resolution is an integral part of your Florida personal injury case with the potential for significant impact on how much you will ultimately receive.

Our personal injury attorneys at The Garvin Law Firm are skilled in negotiating favorable terms for hospital bill and lien resolution in South Florida. Some of the hospitals that may impose liens on personal injury clients in this region may include:

  • Lee Memorial Health System (Cape Coral Hospital, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Hospital, Lee Memorial Hospital);
  • Lehigh Regional Medical Center (Lehigh Acres, Lee County)
  • Englewood Community Hospital (Englewood, Charlotte County);
  • Fawcett Memorial Hospital (Port Charlotte, Charlotte County);
  • NCH Healthcare Systems (Naples, Collier County);
  • Physicians Regional Medical Center (Naples, Collier County).

Navigating the process of dealing with a lien on your personal injury settlement or verdict can be confusing. An experienced legal team in Fort Myers can help fight for the best possible outcome.

What is a Medical Lien?

A lien is a claim by one person or entity on another’s property. In a Florida personal injury case, a medical lien is a court order that mandates you pay the hospital or insurer (health care or workers’ compensation) from the proceeds of your personal injury settlement any medical bills they initially covered.

The intent of the medical lien process is to avoid an unfair duplication of benefits.

For example, let’s say you’re in a Fort Myers car accident. The other driver is at-fault. You first exhaust your PIP (personal injury protection) no-fault benefits, as outlined in F.S. 627.736. Your health insurer covers $80,000 in medical bills. Your injuries are serious enough to step outside Florida’s no-fault law and pursue a claim against the other driver. The case goes to trial, and jurors determine you’ve suffered $100,000 in damages. You can’t keep that $100,000, as this would be an unfair windfall. The health insurer would be entitled to assert a lien on those damages for the portion they paid.

Likewise, if you did not have health insurance but the hospital provided you care anyway, the hospital would be entitled to assert a medical lien on your personal injury claim.

Notice of a lien on your recovery of damages is typically filed with the county. (Most medical liens are filed by health care providers against patients, but the state might also recover Medicaid payments paid to a hospital for the injured person’s treatment.)

Note that if you do have a health insurer responsible for paying your medical bills (minus co-pay and deductibles), the hospital typically cannot file a medical lien for the difference between the sticker price of your treatment and the rate negotiated by the insurer. F.S. 641.315 makes it clear it’s the insurer (not the patient) responsible for medical treatment.

It’s vital to solve medical liens promptly and efficiently because when your case is over – you want it over. You don’t want to have this matter dragging on long after you have reached a settlement.

Are Your Medical Bills “Reasonable?”

Although the amount owed for medical care seems easy enough to pinpoint, we must explain it can get complicated because Florida statute requires the amount of an open price contract to be reasonable. What’s “reasonable” might be subject to interpretation. This is where a good attorney is an invaluable asset.

As noted in the 1996 Fla. 4th DCA ruling in A.J. v. State, a medical bill is considered the provider’s opinion of a reasonable charge for the services. The patient is NOT legally bound by the provider’s estimate. In fact, a patient can (and often should) dispute the reasonableness of that sticker price by counteroffering to pay a lower amount.

The courts have outlined three types of evidence relevant to the determination of a claim of unreasonable pricing of hospital bills. Those include:

  • Analysis of relevant market for hospital services (including rates charged for similar services by similar hospitals);
  • Usual and customary rate a hospital charges and receives for its services;
  • The internal cost structure of a hospital.

Assuming a medical lien is valid, these are the elements your Fort Myers attorney will want to examine. It’s generally not enough to give evidence that the hospital extends lower contracted rates for insured beneficiaries, but if you can show nearby hospitals or healthcare providers charge much less for virtually the same thing, you may have grounds to argue the price charged is not reasonable.

Finally, if you have been awarded damages for future medical expenses, it’s often a good idea to have your lawyer help you establish or arrange for a trust from which such charges can be paid.

If you have suffered substantial personal injuries, it’s likely at some point you will be dealing with a medical lien. Having an experienced injury attorney at your side from the start – one who knows what to anticipate and how to best prepare you for those challenges – the better the outcome for a hospital bill or lien resolution will be.

Contact The Garvin Law Firm personal injury attorneys in Fort Myers today at 239.277.0005 or online for a free case review.

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Successful appointment: Chair of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Congratulations to Donna Hall CBE, appointed as Chair of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. She will succeed the Trust’s current Chairman, David Wakefield, who is due to complete his term of office at the end of March 2019.

Donna has more than 26 years’ experience working at senior management level and 15 years as a Chief Executive in local government, working as the CEO of Chorley Council before taking up the top role in Wigan. She knows the health and care landscape very well. We were delighted to have been involved in the appointment.

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Rain brings relief for South Australia bushfires

Sydney: Rain on Friday brought much-needed relief for firefighters battling the raging bushfires in South Australia, after a night that authorities have described as “brutal”.

Firefighters were continuing to battle out of control bushfires on Kangaroo Island off the coast of SA, leading to authorities to issue two emergency warnings after the blazed were exacerbated by catastrophic conditions, reports Xinhua news agency.

more than a third of the island has burned in fires since December.

Addressing the bushfire crisis that has devastated much of the island, Kangaroo Island Mayor Michael Pengilly on Thursday called for forestry to be “forbidden” on the island going forward, describing the practice as “a categorical disaster”.

“These blue gum plantations and pine plantations have made it almost impossible to control fires when they come out of parks, because they just act like giant wicks that drag it through and then we can’t get on top of them,” he told News Corp Australia.

“I want to see forestry written off the agenda on Kangaroo Island.”

More than 800 properties on the island were without electricity on Friday morning as the result of a fire-related outage.

Grave fears were still held for the island’s diverse wildlife.

Approximately 25,000 koalas, half the island’s population, were feared dead.

Despite being asked to evacuate, Sam Mitchell, the owner of the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and his family remained behind on Thursday to protect the property and its 700 animals, including koalas injured in other blazes.

Fears are also held for hives of the island’s Ligurian bees, which produce honey that is exported around the world.

Island Beehive, the island’s biggest honey producer, has lost almost half of its hives to the fires.

The air quality in Adelaide, the capital of SA, on Friday morning was the 11th worst of any city in the world after smoke drifted from Kangaroo Island to the mainland.

Smoke blanketing much of the state prompted SA Health to warn that it “could pose a serious threat to health, particularly for vulnerable people with lung or heart conditions”.

Since the bushfire crisis began in September 2019, at least 27 people have died so far.

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Hey all, I am needing some help. I just found a program that will export the current song I am listening to fron iTunes as a html page and upload it to my server. I would like to be able to atake that html page and imbed it into a php block. I know I need to add some code to the lib-custom file but honestly I have no clue what I would add to call the function. Any help would be apprecated. Cregar
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Well, not exactly what you're looking for, but I'm using KungTunes for the same thing and made this block to display the current song on my site:

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function phpblock_iTunes () {
    global $_CONF;

    $retval = '';
    $trackinfo = $_CONF['path_html'] . "trackinfo.txt";

    if (file_exists ($trackinfo)) {
        $lines = file ($trackinfo);
        $retval = trim ($lines[0]);
        if ($retval == '--off--') {
            $retval = '';

    return $retval;

Pretty simple: KungTunes uploads a "trackinfo.txt" file containing the song information. This function reads it and displays it in a block (unless the file contains just "--off--", then the function doesn't return anything and the block vanishes).

Hope that helps.

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The Dunes Hotel & Country Club is a current work in progress.

One of the stories from the Dunes Hotel:

Dunes Character: Davey Weinstein’s Gift.
Dave Weinstein was a nephew of two legendary Las Vegas gambling bosses, brothers Saul, Murray and Herbie. These guys were old time classics that learned their trade from working for top notch racket bosses their entire career. Murray Saul was was one of the original owners of the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas who was weaned at Ben Marden’s Riviera in New Jersey and a small work junket in Cuba. His brother Herbie was right behind him.
The owners of the Dunes Hotel, Charlie Rich, Sid Wyman and George Duckworth brought the Saul family to the Dunes realizing that they were honest conscientious workers. Murray Saul was also one of the founding point holders in the Moulin Rouge, the stylish hotel casino built on the Westside of Las Vegas in the middle of the Black community. The boutique operation never made it.
Brothers Saul got their nephew a job at the Dunes, yet his manner and reputation was 180 degrees out of sync with the class of Murray and Herbie.
As a Blackjack floor person Davey didn’t have much to say about the day to day operations other than his daily complaint about his boss Aaron Herman. Nice to his face but really he was an internal terrorist. Remarks, wisecracks and bull that definitely drew the line in the sand in the Dunes gambling pit.
Dave was jealous of the dealers’ tips. Taking into account their working wage and the tips given to them by gambling patrons, the dealers made more than the floor man. Dave deeply resented this. Every morning the dealers received their small envelope with only there name on it. Inside were crispy new bills that averaged $90 per day. The floor person’s pay was less than $75 per day.
Each day he could not wait to find out the amount of the zukes. (vernacular for tips) . He was so annoying that all the dealers disliked him and all the other bosses hated him. So he concentrated his friendships on cocktail waitresses and customers. He learned the art of origami, and would fold dollar bills to look like a winged goddess and present it to an attractive server, thinking that this mere buck would make him a friend or perhaps get him laid.
His condescending friendliness with customers was shallow. He would never stick his neck out for them or favor them in any controversy. The dealers recognized this immediately. They decided to shut the man up.
One of the Dunes dealers thought Dave had his tie color preference and shirt size on the back of his Dunes business cards.
After listening to Weinstein belly up to a customer who sold color television sets, hoping the player might send him one as a gift, the dealers decided it was “coup de Dave” time.
A couple of dealers went to the local tv appliance store and found an RCA color television box in the trash bin. They found a rock that fit in the box that weighed about the same as a tv and wrapped up the box and even strapped it so it looked as though it came right out of the factory.
They delivered it with a red bow on it to the Dunes Hotel bell desk with a $20 tip for the bellman to deliver it to Mr. Dave Weinstein.
Later that morning the bellman came over to the extremely busy pit and proclaimed to Dave, with the dealers and customers,in earshot , that a brand new giant TV was at the front desk waiting for him.
During that whole shift, from 10 am until 6 pm all you could hear was Davey Weinstein bragging how a customer sent him a TV. Dave even asked a few of the dealers to help load it in his car.
The next day Dave was silent. No one heard about the big rock Dave found in the box. Only at the Dunes Hotel!

The Dunes Hotel

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'Northeast Discovery'

What makes this trip special?

Brazil's Afro-Brazilian heartland

Brazil's Afro-Brazilian heartland

Salvador dances to a different beat, driven by its African heritage. A thriving colourful historical centre (with UNESCO World Heritage status), fine baroque churches, great views across the bay - and a public elevator to descend from the city to the port.

Ancient table mountains

Ancient table mountains

Chapada Diamantina

A region of dramatic scenery covering an area larger than the Netherlands, the table mountains of Brazil's Chapada Diamantina sparkle with quartz as they rise sheer-sided from the plains - relics of a time before the continents divided.

Artsy Amazonian port city

Artsy Amazonian port city

Sao Luis

Sao Luis is an atmospheric Amazonian port city with a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage declared historic quarter, famed for its arts and crafts and lively "Bumba Meu Boi" folk festival

Towering sand-dunes and freshwater lagoons

Towering sand-dunes and freshwater lagoons

Lencois Maranhenses

Lencois Maranhenses is the largest National Park in the Northeast, a stunning and vast desert scape of sand-dunes speckled with crystal-clear lagoons. Visitors typically explore the area by boat or jeep.

Stunning white-sand, cliff backed beaches

Stunning white-sand, cliff backed beaches

Praia da Pipa

Praia da Pipa is a laid-back, bustling beach village set on a beautiful stretch of coast frequented by dolphins and green turtles. The best beaches are accessed by a steep walk down the clifftop.

Itinerary map for Brazil 'Northeast Discovery' holiday

  • Day      Overnight
  • 1 Salvador
  • 2 Salvador
  • 3 Lencois
  • 4 Lencois
  • 5 Lencois
  • 6 Salvador
  • 7 Sao Luis
  • 8 Lencois Maranhenses
  • 8 Lencois Maranhenses
  • 10 Sao Luis
  • 11 Praia da Pipa
  • 12 Praia da Pipa
  • 13 Praia da Pipa
  • For the detail of each day click the ‘Day-by-day’ tab above.

Day-by-day itinerary for 'Northeast Discovery'

You are on arrival at Salvador airport and transferred to a mid-range hotel in this fascinating city where you stay for 2 nights at a characterful pousada. Salvador is the African-Brazilian capital of Brazil and is an intoxicating mix of sights, sounds and experiences. The cobbled streets of the Pelourinho, a UNESCO world heritage site bursting with colourful colonial buildings - the largest array of colonial architecture in Latin America. Bahian ladies dressed all in white wander the streets selling delicious freshly cooked acaraje (deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters stuffed with caramelized onions and shrimp) Walking through these characterful streets and squares you might come across an impromptu capoeira performance (a form of Brazilian martial art fusing music and dance) accompanied by the hypnotic sound of the berimbau and capoeira chants permeating the air.

Today you will be taken on a half day panoramic and city tour, taking you into the historical heart of Salvador. Visit the Cidade Alta, where some of the first streets in Bahia were laid, the "Farol da Barra", a lighthouse that now functions as the city's nautical museum and "Porto da Barra" from where you can see the Santa Maria and Sao Diogo forts. You are the taken to visit Salvador's more traditional neighbourhoods, namely Corredor da Vit¢ria, Campo Grande and Piedade. By far the most significant site visited during the excursion is the Pelourinho, the historical centre of Salvador. After the tour you will be taken back to your hotel where you have the rest of the day free to relax or do some independent sight-seeing.

Chapada Diamantina

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the bus station with a guide who will assist you to catch your bus for 5-6-hour journey to Lenç¢is, the gateway to the Chapada Diamantina National Park. Stay for the next three nights at a characterful pousada on a B&B basis. Rest of the afternoon free to relax after your journey or wander Lençois. This delightful, pretty town with cobbled streets and fine old buildings was a prosperous mining community in the late nineteenth century famed for its diamonds and attracted diamond buyers from as far afield as Europe, who would trade in the ornate municipal market.

Today you will do two half day hikes in the area surrounding Lençois. Walking along the riverbeds of the Grizante and the Lençois,visit the Spring Waterfall and admire chambers made of coloured sand, or bathe in the Serrano river. The second hike takes you across the Sossego canyon to the Sossego waterfall, returning via the Rebeirao do Meio creek.

Today you will be taken to explore the caves of the region, situated approximately 75km from Lençois. Starting at Lapa Doce cave, full of stalagmites and stalagtites continue on to Pratinha cave, where you can stop to bathe in an underground river with crystal-clear water. Sunbeams shining into the Azul cave display a spectrum of colours, a unique natural phenomenon. In the afternoon, the visitor climbs the Morro de Pai In cio, a landmark of the Chapada Diamantina, to enjoy a beautiful sunset.

Today you will be transferred back to Salvador, arriving in the afternoon for a positioning night at before your flight to Sao Luis the following morning. Rest of the afternoon free to relax or perhaps do some independent sight-seeing.

Sao Luis

Early this morning you will be transferred to Salvador airport for your flight to Sao Luis You will be met on arrival in Sao Luis and transferred to a hotel in the city where you will stay for the night. Sao Luis is the capital of Maranhao, the second largest state in Northeast Brazil and a transitional region of the country between the Northeast and Amazonia. The south and east of Maranhao are largely semi-arid sertao, covered in vast areas of babaçu palm, whilst the north and northeast are covered with equatorial forest and receive regular rainfall. In the afternoon you will be taken on a half-day city tour of this fascinating city. Sao Luis is a steamy Amazonian riverport and North-eastern seaport situated on the corner of the 50km long Sao Luis island, split in two by the Anil river. The modern half of Sao Luis, residential suburbs and lively city beaches are situated north of the river. To the south of the river lies the real jewel - the historic centre, its atmospheric cobbled streets lined with churches, museums and restored and decaying tropically coloured 18th and 19th century colonial mansions, considered to be some of the finest and best preserved colonial architecture in all Brazil. One of the reasons for the excellent condition of many of these historic buildings can be credited to the 19th century azulejos or tiles, relics of the Portuguese colonisers, that adorn many of the buildings and have protected their walls from the intense humidity and heat in Sao Luis. Another more recent contributor to the upkeep of the area is `Projeto Reviver', a local government funded initiative started in the late 1980's with the goal of regenerating and recuperating the historical centre, whose efforts culminated in the historical centre being declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997. There is, however, more to Sao Luis than colonial architecture. The city is famed for its arts and crafts, ranging from replica azulejos to oil paintings, typical confectionary, basketry and embroidery. There are well-renowned large array of museums and galleries showcasing local art, furnishings and historical artifacts. Festivals are also a strong point in Sao Luis and every June the city is besieged with people coming from far and wide to celebrate `Bumba Meu Boi' - a folkloric, carnivalesque spectacle based around the death and resurrection of a prize boi or bull, fusing dance, theatre and song and drawing on the regions mixed Indian, European and African heritage. Sao Luis is also known as the reggae capital of Brazil, stemming from its proximity to the Caribbean and the large African presence in the city, which has the third largest population of Afro-Brazilians in Brazil after Rio and Salvador.

Lençois Maranhenses

This morning you will be collected from your hotel and be transferred by van to Barreirinhas (approximately 3« hours). Afternoon visit to the grand Lençois (lakes and sand dunes). Stay for the next two nights at e.g Porto Preguiças Resort

Early morning boat trip down the Preguiças river that runs alongside the desert until it meets the sea. Visit the fishermen's settlements of Vassouras, Mandacaru and Cabur‚. Return to Barreirinhas. Overnight at Pousada Porto Preguiças.

DAY 10

Free morning at your hotel in Barreirinhas. In the afternoon you will be transferred back to Sao Lu¡s to be ready for your flight to Natal the following day.

DAY 11

Praia da Pipa

Most of this morning is free in Sao Luis, until you are collected from your hotel in the late morning and transferred to the airport for a flight to the city of Natal. On arrival in Natal, you will be met by a private English-speaking guide and be transferred to Praia da Pipa 87km south of the city, where you stay for the next 3 nights at a mid-range pousada. A small fishing village until its discovery by surfers in the 1970's, Praia da Pipa is a laid-back and increasingly popular beach village situated on a beautiful stretch of coast famed for its succession of white-sand beaches backed by cliffs. Dolphins are frequent visitors to waters here. Green turtles are known to nest on the beaches between November and May. Hotels in Pipa are either sited on the cliff-top with a steep walk down to the beaches below, or in the bustling village of Pipa itself, which is spread along an avenue lined with bars, restaurants and shops

DAY 12

Free day in Praia da Pipa to relax on the beach or perhaps do an optional excursion e.g horse-riding along the beach, kayaking, visit to Pipa Ecological Sanctuary which contains trails leading to cliff-top lookout points, surfing.

DAY 13

Free day in Praia da Pipa to relax on the beach

DAY 14

depart Brazil

Most of today is free to relax at your hotel in Praia da Pipa. You will be transferred to Natal airport in time to check in for your international flight home overnight.

Guide prices for 'Northeast Discovery'

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Guide price 2 people sharing
Prices are per person and include:
  • all accommodation
  • all land transport in Brazil
  • meals as indicated: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
  • tours as described with an English speaking local guide
Prices do not include:
  • international flights
  • domestic flights
  • airport and departure taxes
  • travel insurance
  • items of a personal nature such as drinks, tips, laundry, etc

Customer reviews for 'Northeast Discovery'

Recent reviews are shown here from holidays based on this initial design. In each case the itinerary may have been modified (a little or a lot) to suit the individual traveller.

Seasonal information for 'Northeast Discovery'

Along this route in January

Day Location Max °C Monthly rainfall
1 Salvador 30°C rainfall 76mm
2 Salvador 30°C rainfall 76mm
3 Lencois 30°C rainfall 131mm
4 Lencois 30°C rainfall 131mm
5 Lencois 30°C rainfall 131mm
6 Salvador 30°C rainfall 76mm
7 Sao Luis 30°C rainfall 198mm
8 Lencois Maranhenses 32°C rainfall 156mm
8 Lencois Maranhenses 32°C rainfall 156mm
10 Sao Luis 30°C rainfall 198mm
11 Praia da Pipa 32°C rainfall 64mm
12 Praia da Pipa 32°C rainfall 64mm
13 Praia da Pipa 32°C rainfall 64mm

Typical weather for January

Max °C figures are the average daily maximum temperatures for the month. Rainfall is the average precipitation for the month.

Hotels for 'Northeast Discovery'