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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) refers to a group of autosomal recessive disorders that have in common deficiency of an enzyme needed for cortisol biosynthesis. The disease exists along a spectrum of severity and is typically subdivided into "classic" (severe) and "nonclassic" (milder) forms.
- There are five specific causes of CAH:
- 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21OHase)
- 11-hydroxylase deficiency
- 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency
- 17α-hydroxylase deficiency
- Congenital lipoid hyperplasia (stAR mutation)
- The vast majority of cases of CAH (~95%) are due to 21OHase deficiency, which will therefore be the focus of this chapter. The 21OHase enzyme is in the glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid biosynthetic pathways.
- The incidence of classic CAH is 1:10,000 to 1:20,000 live births.
- More common in certain ethnic groups and in remote areas
- Approximately 75% of cases are characterized by overt salt wasting due to mineralocorticoid deficiency, whereas the remaining cases are described as simply virilizing.
- The prevalence of nonclassic CAH (also called late onset) is approximately 1:1,000.
- More common in some ethnicities such as Ashkenazi, Italian, and persons from the former Yugoslav Republic and may be as common as 1:50 individuals in these groups
Risk Factors
- CAH is caused by mutations in the CYP21A2 gene, which is located on chromosome 6p21.3 and encodes for the 21OHase enzyme. This locus is characterized by many overlapping transcripts and a high rate of recombination.
- Most mutations involve large deletions or arise from the transfer of small sequences of the nearby pseudogene CYP21A1P during meiosis. >100 different CYP21A2 mutations have been reported. Most patients are compound heterozygotes, with the phenotype reflecting the milder mutation.
- Approximately 1% of mutations are estimated to arise de novo and uniparental disomy has been reported. Although genotype–phenotype correlations are generally high, the genetic complexity of CAH renders them sometimes problematic.
- The enzymatic block in cortisol biosynthesis results in diminished negative feedback at the level of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland with a subsequent increase in corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Precursor buildup proximal to the block results in increased adrenal androgen production (Appendix, Table 13).
- Variable degrees of mineralocorticoid deficiency cause salt wasting and contribute to the risk of adrenal crisis. The clinical consequences of this process vary according to gender and to the severity of the CAH.
- Classic CAH; genetic females
- Androgen excess during early prenatal life (first trimester) results in ambiguous genitalia. Typical features include elongation of the urethra, development of a urogenital sinus, and enlargement of the clitoris.
- Internal reproductive structure development is unaffected.
- If not diagnosed and treated early, progressive virilization occurs postnatally. Girls with salt-wasting CAH are also at risk for an adrenal crisis.
- Classis CAH; genetic males
- Prenatal androgen exposure has no clinical consequence in infant boys with CAH. However, infant boys with salt-wasting CAH are at risk for an adrenal crisis.
- As with girls, if not diagnosed and treated early, progressive virilization occurs postnatally.
- Nonclassic CAH; females
- The far milder degree of androgen excess in nonclassic CAH has no effect during embryologic development but can result in symptoms of hyperandrogenism during childhood, adolescence, or adulthood.
- Nonclassic CAH; males
- Symptoms of androgen excess can occur during childhood, adolescence, or adulthood.
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Carrying an audience until they can carry you
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin.
There was once a sea-snail who dreamt of sailing away to see the world. None of his fellow snails were interested, but he was clever enough to use his slimy trail to spell out a message on his rock seeking a ride. A whale sees the trail, holds out his tail, and carried the snail on an astonishing adventure through storms to frozen wastes, exotic oceans and islands. It's a heady journey. The snail finds it a scary and exhilarating ride, but it leaves him feeling overwhelmed by the sheer bigness of it all. He feels small.
Then something goes wrong. The whale is disoriented by the noise of speedboats and finds himself too close to shore as the tide is going out, leaving him beached.
'Come ON' shouts the snail, 'SWIM!'
'I can't, I'm too big', the whale replies.
Then the desperate snail has an idea. He crawls to a local school, and uses his trail to write a message on a blackboard, alerting the children to the emergency. They run out and with the local people keep the whale alive until the next tide floats them both away.
They return to their bay, and tell the story of their trip and this time all the snails decide to set sail for an adventure…
And they sang to the see as they all set sail, On the tail of the grey-blue humpback whale'
Julia Donaldson is our Children's Laureate, and this story, The Snail and the Whale, told rather more poetically in the original, is my favourite of the dozen she has written with illustrator Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo is better known, but The Snail and the Whale has the higher rank on Amazon (it is still ranked in the top 100 books, 8 years after publication. And, apart from the Highway Code, it has been there longer than any other book by a mile: 1341 days. The next highest has managed 848…).
Nice, I get it, but what is it doing on a website about television?
The best television programmes are like the whale in the story, taking their audience on a journey. It shows them things they've never seen before. It can involve risk, but it's best if it doesn't compromise – a willing audience will trust it.
The programme may not feel big, but audience members think it is, and that they are small. The best television attracts the type of resourceful, inquisitive, and brave viewers who want to test themselves and experience something magical. And if the programme loses its way – shark-jumping, creatively tired, gimmick-chasing – it needs the audience to help it out. All TV programmes are vulnerable and there are times when they need help.
Audience members might feel small and helpless but they aren't, for three reasons:
First, loyalty from resourceful viewers can keep a programme ticking over through the bad times.
Second, it it all goes a bit wrong, audience members can help steer a programme back where it belongs (or they can find someone else who can help).
Third, when a fan of a programme tells friends (and anyone else who will listen) how wonderful their programme, is can build an audience back up.
TV Programmes that have been sustained through tough times by audiences
Take University Challenge. An obvious winning format that was damaged by poor scheduling and changes to the format (a relay involving batons… for goodness sake) until it returned on a more suitable channel in its original straightforward incarnation. It doesn't need a BIG audience because it has one that punches above its weight.
Later…with Jools Holland and Newsnight have survived years of small or shrinking audiences because they attract audiences who will fight for them (the same people who saved BBC 6 Music). Later is more than a TV programme and now helps to sustain the BBC's reputation as a culturally edgy corporation, as well as attracting audiences and investment worldwide.
Top Gear benefited when it stopped seeing itself as a car review programme and became a guilt-free celebration of driving. Top Gear's current stunt and comedy mix may be the equivalent of allowing itself to become beached through distraction, and it will take car lovers to refloat it.
M.A.S.H may have concluded with the biggest audience in US television history, but its lowest audiences were the second, 4th and 6th of its eleven seasons as it experimented with different editorial teams, tonal shifts between comedy and drama, and cast changes. But the fundamental quality of the programme and its story kept audiences coming back.
Doctor Who has to regenerate itself every few years, and retained a fanatical following despite the moribund 1980s and 16 year hiatus, and has now found a self-sustaining model.
Family Guy, like University Challenge, coped with cancellation and years off-air before benefiting when it returned from consistent scheduling and a switch to a more suitable channel. The people who watched it really loved it.
Alan Partridge has, like its eponymous hero, struggled through down-sized outlets and the indignity (and usual kiss of death) of an online-only expression (Mid-Morning Matters sponsored by Fosters…). He can now be seen on Sky Atlantic – which may not delight those members of his fan-base who do not receive the channel
Top of the Pops was cancelled in 2006 after more than 2000 episodes across 42 years. Its audience had drifted off, music tastes were less televisual and more fragmented, and talent shows were more fun. Fans of an early evening music programme are waiting for momentum to build, and for the economics and demographics to adjust, and a generation of parents is looking for an excuse to turn into their parents. In the meantime, TOTP2 ticks over, turning the original youthful weekly musical clips into an emotional journey for late-night nostalgics.
Some longer running programmes now float on a tide of foreign licensing deals, format rights and merchandise, as well as brand extensions in which the TV programme can be part of an array of manifestations (This Morning bedding anyone)? A foreign deal can now be the cavalry saving a struggling programme from cancellation.
Encouraging snails
It has become a little easier for fans of a programme to mobilise. Programmes now find it easier to return in another format somewhat further along the tail. The exploitation of programme brands, and international licensing means that they can survive with smaller audiences. Yadda yadda...
And as if by magic, we have gone from a charming story about a tiny animal saving the life of an enormous one into the grim business of 360 degree multi-platform, digital distribution, and cherished programmes morphed into 'intellectual property' and 'software'.
Let's think about the whale and the snail again. The snail doesn't save the whale by pushing it back into the water itself – it does so by finding others to help him until the whale recovers his composure. It's an encouragement for snails to feel empowered (or audiences… do you see, the snail is representing the audiences).
And for whales (or programme makers, if you will)? They should avoid taking the journey for granted or being fooled by their own size – hubris can leave you beached. They need to find resourceful audiences, with plenty of slime, and take them on the ride of their lives.
Here's where you can help me:
1. Can you think of other TV programmes that have been saved by their audience? (apart from, you know, all of them) Send me a comment.
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A journey round the world
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How It Happened
Sophomore Halah Davis and freshman Sydney Chratian were victorious at No. 3 doubles, but it was the lone win of the day for Rhode Island in a 4-0 loss to George Washington Sunday.
The teams played to clinch. George Washington (7-7, 3-1 Atlantic 10) earned the doubles point by winning at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles. The Colonials then grabbed wins at No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4 singles to bring the match to an end.
Rhode Island (6-6, 1-2 A-10) saw its three-match win streak come to an end.
1. Siopacha/Bayraktaroglu (GW) def. Codreanu/Erin Chratian; 6-4
2. Grubac/Marinkovikj (GW) def. Loredo/Higuchi; 6-4
3. Davis/Chratian (URI) def. Kogan/de Luna; 7-5
1. Maria Siopacha (GW) def. Erin Chratian; 7-6 (3), 6-4
2. Sara Grubac vs. Tiara Higuchi; 6-3, 2-6, 0-1
3. Melis Bayraktaroglu (GW) def. Mihaela Cordreanu 7-5, 6-2
4. Katarina Marinkovikj (GW) def. Paulina Loredo 6-1, 6-1
5. Xenia de Luna vs. Halah Davis 2-2
6. Victoria Kogan vs. Sydney Chratian
What's Next
Rhode Island plays at Bryant on Wednesday, April 3. The match begins at 3 p.m.
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Dear Prime Minister, I beseech the Commonwealth Government to initiate a National Job Guarantee with the Federal Government as the employer of last resort. Unemployment has continued to be the major cause of poverty in Australia. Instead of passively standing by and deriding and degrading those impacted the Commonwealth Government must act now to create the jobs required. These jobs need to be at minimum full time wage level with leave entitlements and superannuation. This must be an ongoing part of the economy and not a temporary measure. This will give workers the disposable income to spend into the economy stimulating further business stimulus and employment growth. The NJG will use the resources of local community NGO'S,Local Government and State Governments. All of these bodies are economically constrained so the Commonwealth Government will ask for tenders to operate the NJG and provide all operating costs. This is an Australia wide initiative bringing all levels of the community into action. These new jobs will focus on environmental and social outcomes while lifting people out of poverty and stimulating the private sector.
Why is this important?
Unemployment is the prime cause of poverty in Australia and the private economy cannot by itself provide the number of jobs required. It is not a personal problem, it is a national problem and that must be the focus. Under section 23 of the United Nations charter on human rights identify the right to work as a HUMAN RIGHT.It is the responsibility of the national government to ensure that sufficient employment is provided. If it does not come from the private sector then the public sector has to expand to allow this.


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CHICAGO – With a Chicago tradition that goes back four decades, the Goodman Theatre presents their holiday chestnut 'A Christmas Carol' for 2019, and it is simply stellar.
Stana Katic
DVD Review: Recent Seasons of 'Body of Proof,' 'Castle,' 'The Mentalist'Submitted by BrianTT on September 28, 2011 - 3:07pm
CHICAGO – How many combined victims do you think there were on the recently-released season series sets for "Body of Proof: The Complete First Season," "Castle: The Complete Third Season," and "The Mentalist: The Complete Third Season." 24 episodes of "The Mentalist," 24 episodes of "Castle," 9 episodes of "Body of Proof," plus some episodes with multiple murders — that's a lot of dead people. Find justice for them all with these three strong TV on DVD releases, all recent additions to your local "New Releases" shelf.
TV Review: Stana Katic, Nathan Fillion Continue to Carry 'Castle'Submitted by BrianTT on September 19, 2011 - 12:47pm
CHICAGO – The new season of ABC's hit "Castle" picks up right where the stunning cliffhanger of season three left off. Kate (Stana Katic) has been shot. Castle (Nathan Fillion) has confessed his love for her in the emotion of the moment. And we race with everyone to the hospital as they try to save Kate's life.
DVD Review: Second Season of ABC Hit 'Castle' With Nathan FillionSubmitted by BrianTT on September 27, 2010 - 12:37pm
CHICAGO – ABC's "Castle" has become one of the more reliable mystery shows on television; a wonderful piece of comfort food after a hard Monday at the office. With the amazing chemistry and perfect timing of stars Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic to drive it, the show went from barely-renewed to a program that feels like it will be on for years to come. Check out the second season, now on DVD, to see how a mystery series becomes a hit.
TV Review: 'Castle' Returns With Same Strengths, FlawsSubmitted by BrianTT on September 20, 2010 - 7:08am
CHICAGO – The best thing about the third-season premiere of the consistently-entertaining "Castle" may be that they've finally taken that stupid "Turner & Hooch" line out of the introduction to the hit mystery show. Other than that, the show pretty much picks up where it left off with two of the most charismatic stars on television often disguising the fact that the writing doesn't live up to their talents.
The 10 Biggest Emmy Snubs of 2010Submitted by BrianTT on July 12, 2010 - 2:27pm
CHICAGO – The 62nd-annual Emmy Award nominations took our advice and openly embraced several of the best new shows and performances of the last year. This resulted in what could be considered the best list of choices that the often-criticized group has yet produced. Of course, no one's perfect.
TV Review: 'Castle' Continues to Improve With Season-Two PremiereSubmitted by BrianTT on September 21, 2009 - 8:42am
CHICAGO – Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic bring their spectacular chemistry back for another season of the increasingly enjoyable "Castle," a mystery-of-the-week show distinguished by excellent writing and some of the best lead chemistry on television.
DVD Review: Catch Up With Hit ABC Shows 'Castle,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' MoreSubmitted by BrianTT on September 15, 2009 - 2:05pm
CHICAGO – Before the new fall season really gets underway, we thought we'd take a look back at several of the shows recently released or about to be released on DVD in season sets from ABC Studios and Buena Vista Home Video including the first season of "Castle," the third season of "Ugly Betty," the second season of "Private Practice," and the fifth season of "Grey's Anatomy".
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Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0
CHICAGO – Frank Miller's "The Spirit" is far-from-perfect. The attempts at goofy humor fall flat, the script is wildly uneven, and Gabriel Macht is deadly dull in the title role, but there's way more to like here than I expected after missing it in theaters and hearing all the horrendous buzz from its initial release. It may not be great, but "The Spirit" could surprise you too. It's a mess, but it's kind of a beautiful mess, especially in HD.
TV Review: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic Have Perfect Chemistry on Promising 'Castle'Submitted by BrianTT on March 9, 2009 - 10:15am
Television Rating: 4.0/5.0
CHICAGO – Is it finally time for Nathan Fillion to become a star? One of the most charismatic TV actors of the last few years should have become a legend for his work on "Firefly," but that wasn't meant to be. Now he's back and just as good opposite Stana Katic on the very-promising "Castle," a mystery-of-the-week show distinguished by the excellent chemistry of its leads.
Slideshow: 18-Image Gallery For 'The Spirit' With Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. JacksonSubmitted by BrianTT on December 10, 2008 - 9:28am
CHICAGO – This 18-image slideshow contains official press images for "The Spirit," which stars Gabriel Macht, Eva Mendea, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johannson, Sarah Paulson, Jamie King, Pax Vega, Stana Katic, and Louis Lombardi from director-writer Frank Miller. The film opens on Dec. 25, 2008.


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"They were as sublime as the moon and stars above them, and the moon and stars were as ardent as they." Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Henry Balfour Gardiner (1877-1950)
Shepherd Fennel's Dance (1911)
John Ireland (1879-1962)
Mai-Dun (Maiden Castle) (1920-21)
Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
Egdon Heath, Op. 47 (1927)
R. V. Williams (1872 – 1958)
Three Impressions For Orchestra (1902)
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R. V. Williams
Intermezzo from 'The Incidental Music to the Mayor of Casterbridge' (1950)
Weyhill Fair
Richard Rodney Bennett (1936-2012)
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Far From the Madding Crowd
The Storm
Fanny & Troy
Bathsheba & Troy
And The Earth In Your Bones Returns To the Ground
Harold Farberman (1929 – 2018 )
The Great American Cowboy Suite (1979)
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Aaron Copland (1900 – 1990)
The Tender Land: Suite (1958)
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Michael Kamen (1948 – 2003)
The New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms (2001)
Dubbed the composer's "first classical symphony," is a four-part symphonic poem inspired by the Native American Anasazi people. The title of the album is quoted from an Iroquai Indian who Kamen met as a little boy and symbolizes "a glimpse of the future in the light of the past." As a committed humanist and a devotee to the American Indian, Kamen chose to mark the new millennium with a symphony that tells a story about the past that makes us consider the future with a message of compassion and humanity. Kamen's untimely passing in 2003 was one of the greatest losses to American Music.
From Saginaw to the New Jersey Turnpike
Elmer Bernstein (1922-2004)
To Kill A Mockingbird Suite (1962)
Michel Legrand (1932-)
A Piece of Sky (Arr. K. Purcell/from the Motion Picture 'Yentl') (1983)
Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)
Somewhere (Orig. Arr. by D. Foster | Arr. for Orch. by K.Purcell/from the Musical, 'West Side Story') (1961)
Randy Newman (1943-)
The Natural (End Title) (1984)
Ennio Morricone (1928-)
Deborah's Theme from 'Once Upon A Time in America' (1984)
The Untouchables (Main Title) (1987)
Paul Simon (1941-)
America (Arr. K.Purcell) (1968)
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Symphony No.1 in One Movement, op.9 (1931)
A concert with one rosette is an excellent program for engaging new audiences.
Two rosette programs present either works of lesser-known composers whose works I particularly admire; or pieces that have been unjustly neglected over the years, and which should be performed more regularly.
Three rosette programs are a deeply considered exploration of a composer, or works composed in response to, or contemporaneous with, significant moments in history.


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Once you have secured a reservation for the name of your business with the Arizona Corporation Commission and determined here is no conflict with either the Arizona Secretary of State or the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"), you should file a registration application with the USPTO for a national trademark. Your name is one of your most valuable business assets, so it's worth protecting. (See our previous discussions in this series: Part I – March, 2016 Newsletter; Part II – Passion and a Business Plan; Part III – Branding Your Idea: Domain Name; Part IV – Branding Your Idea: Arizona Corporation Commission and Arizona Secretary of State)
The entrepreneur should have some basic understanding of trade names and trademarks. A trade name is the official name under which a company does business. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination of those elements, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods and services of one party from those of others. A service mark is the same as a trademark, except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than the goods themselves.
If you claim rights to use a mark, you may use "TM" (trademark) or "SM" (service mark) designation to alert the public to your claim of ownership of the mark, regardless of whether you have filed an application with the USPTO. However, you may only use the federal registration symbol "®" after the USPTO has actually registered a mark (does not include the registration process).
A trademark registration at the USPTO costs $325 per class (a product or service is usually in one class, although depending upon ingredients, manufacturing or the services themselves, it may fit more than one category and thus require an additional $325 per class). The process from beginning to end usually takes ten months to a year. The first renewal is after five years ($300), followed by another before the tenth anniversary ($500). From that point, renewals are every ten years before the anniversary date.
If you have prepared or had prepared written material that will be available online through your website, you should file for a copyright. A copyright costs $35 and lasts for 70 years from the date of the death of the author. If the work was done "for hire"—in other words you hired someone to do the work for you—all of the rights for that creation must be assigned to you and your company. This is done by the parties executing a "work for hire agreement." The copyright protection is 95 years from the first date of the publication or 120 years from the date of creation, whichever expires first. Once the copyright expires, the work belongs to the public and can be used by anyone. If you are not in a position to immediately file for an application with the USPTO, simply place a copyright notice "©" and year on the document you have created to put others on notice that the work is not in the public domain.
If you expect to grow, protecting your online and written material and your trademark through USPTO registration is essential. The benefit of registration is that it is prima facie evidence to show ownership. You cannot protect your name until you are registered with the USPTO if an infringement occurs. On the other hand, if you are properly registered and there is an infringement of your brand, you can recover up to $150,000 without proving actual damages.
These issues should be discussed with knowledgeable business counsel. If you feel comfortable, you as an entrepreneur can undertake some of the foregoing tasks with the guidance of an attorney.
You are now in a position to create a business where you are the owner of your product and service. In the next blog, we will be reviewing control of your enterprise.
Lat J. Celmins
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Lot's to come closer to christmas, no doubt.
In the meantime here's a video, introducing the idea's of 'Gurdjieff' and by association, 'Ouspensky'.
He for whom the Blog is named after.
That man has sleeping inside of him, capacities for a higher conciousness is almost universally accepted.
But to reveal these hidden or 'Esoteric' capacities requires a lot of hard work.
If your interested in these idea's feel Free to comment, either before or after you have made yourself familiar with the FREE PDF's, linked to below the video.
Alternate Youtube Link of the same video,
Youtube.com_-_"Meeting with remarkable Men"_-_watch_
One of the Few Books that is better or at least Markedly Different from the Film.
Probably due to the Book being "Auto" Biographical, and the film 'Biographical'.
In other word's, the Film lacks the Authentic 'Voice' of the Author.
Mediafire.com_-_"The Fourth Way"_by_"P D Ouspensky".pdf
This book contains not only the lectures that Ouspensky gave,
but carefully selected question's from Student's of the system that help to clarify the idea's.
Mediafire.com_-_"The Theory of Celestial Influence".pdf
By Rodney Collin a student of Ouspensky.
Interestingly different approach to the 4th Dimension of Time.
Of interest to anyone that may be familiar with the works above, or of Charles Hinton, for example.


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Qween Ari thanked her supporters for "wiping her tears away" during recent dark times.
She took to Insta to post a video from her performance and wrote a lengthy emotional caption.
"At the close of this European leg of my Dangerous Woman tour, I just wanted to thank you properly for the overwhelming love and support you've shown me, my crew, and each other during this challenging time," she wrote.
"Spending this time with you this month has been so very healing and special!"
She added: "Thank you for being here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity in supporting One Love Manchester and for helping the families as much as you possibly could."
"Thank you for bringing your absolute brightest, most passionate, contagious energy to these shows and for wiping my tears away. I'm immensely grateful!!!! I hope you can feel my love, wherever you are because I'm sending you all that I've got. See you so soon," she concluded.
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REDDING, Calif. – The Knights lost a three-game Golden Valley Conference series against Lassen College over the weekend and finished the week 1-3.
Shasta lost to College of the Siskiyous 4-2 on Tuesday but beat Lassen 5-2 to open the series on Friday. The Knights couldn't keep the momentum going with defeats of 9-6 and 10-3 on Saturday.
Shasta enters this week 4-15 in GVC play and 6-26 overall.
Siskiyous 4, Shasta 2
Max Holtzclaw went the distance, striking out six, walking none and allowing three earned runs on 12 hits to take the loss. Mason Wood was 2 for 4 with a stolen base, Cody Emmons was 2 for 3 with two runs, Andrew Durrer was 1 for 1 with an RBI and Jackson O'Neal was 1 for 3.
Shasta 5, Lassen 2
Wood was 4 for 5 with two doubles and two runs, Daniel Duarte was 3 for 3 with a run, Easton Waterman was 3 for 4 with two RBIs and Jarryn Wee was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Jack Stemm got the win, striking out four and allowing one run on four hits in five innings. Cameron Falcon fanned five and walked one while giving up a run on two hits in four frames to earn the save.
Lassen 9, Shasta 6
Waterman was 3 for 5 with a solo home run, Duarte was 2 for 4 with a solo homer, O'Neal was 3 for 4 with a double and a run, Cody Morrison was 2 for 5 with an RBI and Eric Papas was 1 for 1 with a run. Colby Milligan allowed four runs – one earned – on four hits in 3.1 innings. Nathan Hansen gave up four earned runs on eight hits in 4.2 frames of relief.
Lassen 10, Shasta 3
Duarte hit a solo home run, Payton Edwards was 2 for 3 with a double and a run, Waterman was 1 fo4 3 with an RBI, O'Neal was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI and Morrison was 1 for 4 with a run. Zac Billingsley took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 2.2 innings of work.
GVC Standings
Team GVC, Overall
#5 Feather River 19-2, 30-6
#15 Butte 15-6, 36-9
Lassen 13-8, 18-15
Siskiyous 8-11, 13-15
Shasta 4-15, 6-26
Redwoods 2-19, 4-28


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Microservices, an app architecture style that leans mostly on independent, self-contained programs, are becoming the new norm
By: AppDynamics Blog
May. 9, 2016 04:15 PM
How Microservices Are Transforming Python Development
The goal of any tech business worth its salt is to provide the best product or service to its clients in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. This is just as true in the development of software products as it is in other product design services.
Microservices, an app architecture style that leans mostly on independent, self-contained programs, are quickly becoming the new norm, so to speak. With this change comes a declining reliance on older SOAs like COBRA, a push toward more sustainable API approaches and fewer monolithic development and deployment models.
So why are microservices suddenly at the forefront of the software architecture conversation? They are changing how Python-based developers are getting things done in a way that's far more efficient than before, and in more ways than one.
The Differences Between Microservices and SOAs
SOAs also follow four major tenets during the development and deployment phases:
Once you've established these distinctions, you can then make a far more accurate comparison between microservices and SOAs in that SOAs are architectural patterns that use their respective components to provide services to other components, within or without the same application. In microservices, only services independent of the application in question deploy those same components.
Although microservices are not a novel or inherently "new" architecture style, as much of their roots derive from the founding design principles found in Unix language, there are still several implications of an increase in productivity and innovation if more developers use microservices.
The Evolution of Microservices
It is widely accepted that microservices have more substance attached to them because they've done away with bulky XML-based schemas that large corporations are known for using in favor of slimmer applications that rely far less on bloat. Ultimately, microservices have become more common over time because they:
Development team advantages include:
There are still widely accepted, monolithic-first approaches within the development phase that development teams can break down into SOAs and, further still, into microservices. Some of the more successful applications still employ monolith-first patterns but in conjunction with the use of microservices and even nano-services.
A Word (or Two) on Nano Services
For some, it is a virtual splitting of hairs while, for others, it is yet another landscape that we have yet to understand fully and, therefore, properly utilize. Both sides can agree, however, that the status quo will likely share neither sentiment anytime soon.
Advantages of Microservices
Microservices come with a unique set of advantages, some briefly mentioned earlier, that allow developers to create building blocks that they can then retrofit into an existing codebase as needed. Other significant advantages include:
Current Microservices Implementations
Other popular implementations include but are not limited to:
Currently, the trend toward component development and product compartmentalization will continue as the need for customizable applications, and modular design becomes more prevalent.
Why Python?
Reverse engineered by Dr. Roy Fielding in 2000, RESTful microservices has a basic premise that follows three distinct canons:
Python's Development Advantages
Furthermore, microservices help to optimize the performance of Python-developed applications two-fold:
Moreover, for a design pattern that's used by the likes of Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, Uber and more, there are no signs of this architecture going anywhere any time soon.
The Future of Microservices
There are plenty of reasons why an industry-wide shift to microservices might fail, but there are a few challenges that developers and software architects should be mindful of in the coming years:
Although the distinctions between SOAs and microservices might seem a bit minute, each one still has its intended purposes, whether you are using Python or any other development language.
The fact remains that microservices are only going to become more of necessity as development projects require more specific (and complex) functions and harness the interconnectedness that can come with coding for mutually independent services; however, these changes can, and may, come with a unique collection of augmentations and subsequent headaches.
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6 Spring Lipsticks That Will Get You Through The Entire Season
Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping, but those aren't the only joys of Spring. This season we're adding periwinkle lip glosses and coral lipsticks to the growing list of seasonal pleasures. It doesn't matter if you have a porcelain complexion or warm caramel undertones, we promise there's a new shade that will complement your skin.
We've tested out the must-have lipsticks that will keep your pucker popping as the weather heats up. Get ready to brighten up your look with one of the cheerful new offerings ahead.
Related: 6 Nude Lipsticks For Women With Darker Skin Tones
1. Kiko Milano Colour Click Lipstick in Famous Cyclamen
Alexa Tucker, Fitness & Food Reporter
If your skin has pink undertones, you'll want to keep this blue-based lilac tube in your purse the entire season. The intense pigment offers radiant color in just a few swipes. Even the push-up packaging is enough to keep you hooked.
($8; kikocosmetics.com)
2. Tom Ford Ultra Rich Lip Color in Solar Affair
Valerie Fischel, Senior Designer
There's no need to be afraid of this tangerine stunner. The bold color glides on sheer allowing you to build coverage to your liking. And although this lipstick is definitely an investment, the smoothing texture makes it completely worth the splurge.
($52; nordstrom.com)
3. Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint in Lovespell
Jocelyn Runice, Junior Designer
While there are several matte lipsticks that can leave your pucker feeling dry, this smooth formula glides over lips like butter. It looks pink in the tube, but it transfers on to medium skin tones as a blue-based red that isn't overbearing.
($20; tartecosmetics.com)
4. Frankie Rose Cosmetics Lipstick in Passion Plum
Dana Davenport, Assistant Photo Editor
Caramel complexions can easily pull off bold lipsticks like this violet hue. The deep purple makes cheeks look more flushed, and the finish has a light sheen that will keep your lips looking moisturized.
($16; frankierosecosmetics.com)
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When it comes to lighter complexions, there's no such thing as lipstick that's too bright! Dermelect's rosy bullet will instantly make your entire face glow. Plus, the lip-plumping technology in this tube making it an easy winner.
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If you're not quite ready to venture out with a deep eggplant shade, reach for a muted tint with rose tones. This matte paint feels like velvet as you swipe it over your pout. All you'll need is one light stroke for color that will last all day long.
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Prostitution is a Class "B" misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in the county jail unless the person charged has been previously convicted of prostitution. If they have one or two previous convictions then the punishment is for a Class "A" misdemeanor with up to one year in the county jail.
If they have been convicted three or more times then the punishment is for a state jail felony, 180 days to 2 years in the state jail. The punishment is the same whether the person is offering to engage in sexual conduct for a fee or is offering to purchase those services.


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STARR COUNTY – With the assistance of the Starr County Industrial Foundation radio station KRGX ESTRELLA 95.1 FM, "La que brilla en el Valle," held its grand opening this past Wednesday, October 16. "We are a radio station that will play diverse music, from Mana to Ramon Ayala, because we know that the majority of our listeners don't stick to one genre," said Hugo A. Ramirez, General Manager of the station and one of the on air radio personalities. "We knew this region was ready for a new radio station, one that caters to our Norteño style and to our taste in rock and pop music," he added.
Serving as Mistress of Ceremony for the event was Rafaela, local TV and radio personality. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera welcomed the station and thanked its investors for believing in Starr County. Rio Grande City Mayor Ruben Villarreal commented that the name of the radio station was fitting of the realization of the project, since you must reach for the stars to make things happen. Represented by Dr. Jose Vasquez, the investor group responsible for developing the station was thankful for the support he and his partners have received from the local community.
The guest of honor was the County's homegrown shinning star Grupo Duelo who participated in the ribbon cutting. Oscar Ivan, lead singer for the group expressed his delight and excitement in seeing the continuing growth of this area that he proudly calls his hometown. Also in attendance were members of Grupo Solido and Grupo Odisea. A reception followed the ribbon cutting where guest were entertained by Ricardo Jr. el Tejon del Corrido.
KRGX ESTRELLA 95.1 FM is proud to be in the area and wants you to call in your music request at 956.487.0951, "We are more than a radio station, we want to connect you to your family and friends through the air waves," said Rafaela. "The distance is minimized when you know people are thinking of you," she added.
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"Accessibility is reduced (and) communications are somewhat confused," says Les amis de la montagne's director.
Mount Royal pilot project 'having an impact on safety,' group says
Inadequate communication, bad planning and a lack of public transit have resulted in an overall loss of accessibility to Mount Royal, says a group charged with promoting and protecting the mountain.
"Accessibility is reduced, communications are somewhat confused and the pilot project is having an impact on safety," said Helene Panaioti, the director of communications, advocacy and community engagement for Les amis de la montagne.
Since June, cars can drive up Camillien-Houde Way or Remembrance Rd. and park either at Beaver Lake or Smith House. They are not permitted to drive between the two parking lots, except when guided by security guards when one of those lots is full.
Buses, pedestrians and cyclists can travel between the two sites. The ban is part of a pilot project the city has embarked on from June to October in an effort to improve safety at the site.
Panaioti said Les amis de la montagne believes the pilot project may not have improved safety on the mountain, and has even created some new problems.
"The presumption that eliminating cars will make the place safer — I don't think you can draw that conclusion, because it takes one bad driver or cyclist who doesn't observe safety rules, (and) that makes it one accident too many," Panaioti said. "This pilot project did not provide for road safety enhancement by any other means than by removing cars."
She said motorists disregard the signs that ban transiting traffic, even though police presence on the site has been beefed up. When the Montreal Gazette visited Mount Royal last Friday, 14 cars drove through the no-enter signs in the span of an hour, some driving by a police car with lights flashing to do so.
Having cars driving through an area where they are not expected is dangerous, Panaioti said.
She said there are more conflicts caused by Belvédère Soleil, a new wooden structure built near Smith House with hammocks and a western view to admire sunsets. Even though there is a protected pedestrian walkway with plastic poles to get there from Smith House, the signage isn't clear, and some cyclists have been using that path, thinking it is a protected bike lane.
The new lookout point also encourages people to walk to the traditional lookout on Camillien-Houde, which is a problem, Panaioti said.
"It's 100 metres away, and yet it's one of the most unsafe parts of the street for cyclists and pedestrians sharing the road with cars and buses. It's not clear that it is essentially dangerous, so a lot of people are walking there. Buses and cars go through there, and it's very narrow.
"The Belvédère Soleil also looks like a wonderful place to stop, so cars have been stopping on the side of the road in order to go and enjoy the view. They're not allowed to do that, and it causes safety issues."
Panaioti added that her group has heard from dozens of people who were not able to access the mountain by bus, because the No. 11 bus is often full and drives by potential passengers waiting at a stop. Although the city added service to the 711 bus that also stops at the mountain, that service is still inadequate.
Cyclists are also causing problems. There are many more of them now on the mountain, and they often disregard the road safety rules, Panaioti said. She fears that cyclists descending the mountain at high speeds could come into conflict with pedestrians or cars.
She added the rules that have been set up for the pilot project are not clear, nor are the city's objectives, and there is not enough enforcement to ensure people are following those rules.
"When you set rules that are difficult to follow, and then there is no one there to make sure they are followed, it creates a culture of confusion," she said. "Especially in a situation where cohabitation is more challenging."
She said Les amis de la montagne is in favour of coming up with a global plan for the mountain and its access routes for all modes of transportation.
"We need to be able to reflect upon where we want to take our city more globally than just, you know, cutting transit for six months," she said. "Montrealers deserve more, and we need a higher-level process than the one a pilot project can afford us in this situation."
The pilot project is being studied by the city's public consultation office. Another public session is planned for Nov. 8, after the road is reopened to all traffic. Panaioti said Les amis de la montagne has been passing on its observations to the city during the project and will present its findings during the information session.
When asked for comment, executive committee spokesperson Youssef Amane said Valérie Plante's administration has made its views about the pilot project clear and had no other comments to make. He said the project is being improved thanks to comments made by groups like Les amis de la montagne.


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Mercedes-Benz will introduce a more economical diesel version of the 2012 GLK crossover. Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Ernst Lieb made the confirmation in an interview for Wardsauto. This new model's engine will be the same 2.2-liter four-cylinder that will be seen on the next generation C-Klasse.
However, Mercedes plans to beef up its diesel powerplant lineup and will reintroduce an oil burner in 2011 that will be added to the existing range that comprises the ML, GL and R-Klasse Bluetecs. Lieb told wardsauto that the Bluetecs range will account for 15% to 20% of total sales.
The GLK 220 CDI Blue Efficiency that is currently being offered in Europe has an output of 170 hp at 3,200 rpm and 400 Nm of torque starting 1,400 rpm.
This enables the vehicle to reach a top speed of 205 km/h (127 mph) and to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 8.8 seconds.
The GLK, which is classified as a compact luxury crossover, debuted at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show alongside its competitor, the Q5.
It is released as a 2009 model in Europe and as a 2010 model in North America. The model was built in the Bremen, Germany plant – the first Mercedes SUV to roll out there. [via Ward's Auto]


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Ashland Street, Belgium, Charles Sadler, Clyno Motor Cycle Works, football, France, Great Brickkiln Street School, Midland Counties Express, Shepherd Street, South Staffordshire Regiment, St Chad and St Mark's Church, Wolverhampton Old Boys
Charles was born in Wolverhampton in 1897, the son of Richard and Hannah Sadler. In 1901 they were living at 89 Shepherd Street, Wolverhampton (Charles is listed simply as "Bernard), together with siblings Annie, Harry, and Clarence. By 1911, they are at 13 Ashland Street, with additional siblings Agnes, Mildred, Olive and Mabel. Charles attended Great Brickkiln Street School, "and was a most enthusiastic footballer, playing left back and being captain of the school for some years." He had also played with Wolverhampton Old Boys, as well as playing for South Staffordshire against the R. A. M. C. at the Molineux Ground. Before the war, he worked at the Clyno Motor Cycle Works.
At the age of only 17 years and four months old, Charles enlisted at Wolverhampton in the 6th Battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment (number 3751). He first served in France from 5 March 1915. He spent his 18th birthday in the trenches. According to Soldiers Died in the Great War, he was killed in action on 9 September 1915 in France. However, an article in the Midland Counties Express on 6 January 1917, stated that he was wounded while proceeding to the post of duty, and died in hospital the following day. His Medal Roll Index Card also states that he died of wounds. His captain wrote home "stating that he regretted the death of this young man, who was always willing to do the duty nearest to hand, and was indeed 'a thorough soldier'."
He is remembered at the Railway Dugouts Burital Ground (Transport Farm), in Belgium. He also appears on the St Chad and St Mark's Church War Memorials.


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Celebrating 150 years in 2012, Simpsons Malt is a family-owned independent maltster providing premium malt to the brewing, distilling and food industries worldwide.
150 years, 5 generations, 1 home of good malt.
Managed by the 5th generation of the Simpsons family, the company remains focused on its core malting business investing in excess of £80 million over the last 25 years.
Headquartered in the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, it is an area famous for its barley.
The company's other maltings is situated at Tivetshall St. Margaret in the heart of the English barley growing county of Norfolk.
Simpsons Malt produces in excess of 280,000 tonnes of malt each year therefore, the quality and security of supply is paramount. The company's agricultural and trading arms, McCreath Simpson & Prentice and John Guthrie, procures in excess of 300,000 tonnes of barley each year from farming partners in Scotland and England. At harvest time, almost 100% of the company's annual barley requirements are stored in quality-assured storage areas.


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Oct 11, 2018 • Darien, CT
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I just finished reading
Classical music ain't just for snobs
When I saw the title, I was expecting an article detailing the various reasons why classical music can be enjoyed by everyone and anyone. I should have known better. It turned out to be another critical essay regarding the format of how someone is presenting classical music to the masses. On the one hand, the message is clear, and the article is worth reading. On the other hand, this essay was written in such a fashion that the average person would probably not read it.
I read it, but I am not the average person that does not know about classical music. I was born and raised into the world of classical music. If I hadn't been, I may not have been interested in this article.
Is this what we have come to? We are critical of each other in our attempts to get classical music out to the general public, and yet, we end up speaking to ourselves and talking in circles. I am currently picking on the classical music world, but the arts in general have had a big fail in communicating to the general public in ways the general public can understand.
It is not a matter of "dumbing down." I really don't like this phrase. Instead, we need to think about the fact that people that have not been in touch with classical music may not understand our jargon. This creates a barrier that doesn't need to be there. It is a matter of getting real about the music again so we can explain in ways that will be understood by people that are new to classical music.
Let me put it this way, if a mathematician were to go through one of his detailed proofs to show you the glories of math, and you were not at his level, wouldn't you be completely lost, bored, turned off?
It is time we start communicating again with the general public. We can do this in smart ways (no dumbing down required). Currently, there are children's programs that do a fantastic job. Why not translate the basic concepts of these formats for adults too? I will say here, in defense, that I have seen a few programs that are starting to do this. I look forward to the day it is more standard in our industry.
Classical music (art in general) will continue to be considered "elite" until we allow ourselves to let our hair down. Plus, the music will speak for itself, if we can stop speaking for it.
Cheers to happy and loyal audiences,
Shoshana Fanizza
Audience Development Specialists
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Casa Brasil open new restaurant in Portsmouth
Brazilian all you can eat restaurant chain Casa Brasil has opened a new branch in Portsmouth's Port Solent.
The 4,664 sq ft Portsmouth site is the chain's third restaurant opening on the south coast in as many years with branches also open in Southampton and Bournemouth.
Their buffet is inspired by Brazilian recipes and they are served in addition to their selection of red and white meats.
Hughes Ellard (HE) advise CBRE Global Investors' Port Solent scheme. HE Director Tim Clark said: "Casa Brasil will bring a taste of Samba to Port Solent. This fun, popular format will trade very
well and is a great addition to the scheme."
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Got a problem? Cyndi Burnett, assistant professor in the International Center for Studies in Creativity, can help you fix it.
Burnett is an expert in creativity—creative problem-solving, to be specific. And cultivating your own creativity is the way to strengthen your ability to figure out ways to solve a problem.
"Creativity is the process we go through to find a way to get from where we are to where we want to be," said Burnett. "It's an innate human survival skill. If you've ever faced a challenge that does not have a straightforward solution, and then you came up with a new, useful idea—well, that's being creative."
The study of creativity helps you identify each step in that process and ways to improve each step. As you become more adept in exercising your creativity, you find more ways to solve not only daily personal challenges but challenges in your career.
"In fact," said Burnett, "in a world where innovation is increasingly important, the study of creativity is a valuable workplace skill. Creativity helps you find novel ways not only to solve problems but to identify new areas for growth." The New York Times featured Burnett in an article about creativity as an academic discipline.
Burnett, in collaboration with her colleagues, put her own creativity to work to bring Buffalo State's graduate programs in creativity to a wider audience. She was instrumental in developing "Ignite Your Everyday Creativity," a free online course in creativity that will be launched in February through a partnership between the State University of New York and Coursera, a platform for online courses that are free and open to everyone.


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11 RV Parks near Argo, Alabama
Margaret, Alabama 3.22 miles E
Trussville, Alabama 6.21 miles SW
Grayson Valley, Alabama 6.69 miles SW
We did however find 11 campgrounds within 25 miles of Argo. You can also find a list of cities with campgrounds or RV Parks near Argo in the left hand column.
400 Carson Rd N Birmingham, Alabama 35215 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 35 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 9 Reviews
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May 2019 - $27.00
Sites tend to be uneven due to the hilly terrain, but ours was paved so that was good. Great Water Pressure. Have stayed there before and will do so again. - AL RVer
Apr 2017 - $30.00
This park is primarily for permanent residents in mobile homes or rvs. Access to our site was difficult because it slopped off the road and required backing over a drainage trough. The site had a level concrete pad designed to be used as a patio, but we had to use it to park on as the adjacent area for the motorhome was severely rutted gravel. It would have been difficult to impossible to level there. Nonetheless it was a pleasant rural area to be in. Staff is friendly and helpful. No wifi yet through out the park. Owners have purchased the equipment and are waiting for the installers to set it up. An adequate place for a brief stay to visit the historic sights Birmingham has to offer. - Roger H.
Mar 2017 - $27.00
Very Nice Staff. We stayed on short notice with our HDT and 45 foot 5th wheel. The staff worked hard to find a place for us. The other reviews are correct that the office / clubhouse is in the convenience store /strip mall and the storm gutters are deep. The campground was a mobile home park and seems to be transitioning into a mixed-use park. The campground roads are two lanes in width and paved, as you'd expect for a mobile home park and there are very few low branches. All the sites we saw are back-in and large. The water pressure, electric, and over the air TV are good; our Verizon internet was fair to poor. Understand that the park has Wifi, pool table and kitchen facilities at the clubhouse, but we did not visit it. There are swings for kids. The site we stayed in was loose gravel and rutted under our weight. However, there is a concrete patio and pavement partially into the site area to park on. The park is about 20 minutes from the downtown medical centers. - Behemoth
4600 Martin St S Cropwell, Alabama 35054 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 220 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 44 Reviews
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Jul 2019 - $30.00
We have stayed at Lakeside before, so upon our return, we were pleasantly surprised at all the changes. The park is under new ownership. The long term broken down RVs are gone, additional spots have been added and everything is updated and clean. The sites are gravel with a concrete patio along with a picnic table. There are new washers and dryers and the owner is in the process of expanding the laundry area. There is a totally new staff who were so friendly and helpful. While we were there, they were installing a new online reservation system. We will definitely be back. Had a great time at this beautiful and quiet park. They have lots of information on what to do and where to shop on their Facebook page. - CMeadows
Jun 2019 - $40.00
My wife and I stayed here for an entire week. Hookup was easy, gravel site with a concrete patio and a picnic table. The staff was helpful and friendly. Well stocked convenience store. Beautiful view of Logan Martin Lake. We will definitely be back. - A Meadows
Oct 2018 - $44.00
We've stayed here several times on NASCAR weekends. They always put us in site #1 which has no trees and across from the boat launch area. We like this park because it's clean & easy to get to Talladega via the backroads. The park is right on the lake with great views. The staff are really nice and helpful. WiFi was good. Satellite had no issues. 1/2 of the park has monthly sites, the other half are nightly sites. It's kind of funny how they decorate their rigs with Bama & Auburn swag! - Patdrin
1367 River Rd Cropwell, Alabama 35054 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 111 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $25.00
Waterfront sites, plenty of piers and shade. Friendly people, can be crowded at times. - General Lee Campground
1200 Knoxs Landing Rd Pell City, Alabama 35128 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 30 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews
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Jun 2012 - $40.00
Park is over priced with lots of campers living here. Run as fast as you can to another park. Would not stay here again. - younglove
PO Box 324 Riverside, Alabama 35135 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 37 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 25 Reviews
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Oct 2019 - $35.00
Nice park but heavy rains prevented use of sewer or water. No fault of owners. - Catastrophie
Nov 2018 - $35.00
This campground is located conveniently off of the highway. Once inside the the campground the roads are well maintained and but tight to navigate.
In general, the campground's facilities are okay. This campground appears to be full of full time tenants and very few short term campers.
The campground served its purpose for a quick stop over while traveling though. I would not stay here for an extended period of time. - Pigcrib
Jun 2018 - $30.00
We were late arriving at the park and had to find our site, which wasn't a big issue because there were just a couple open. We found a spot and hooked up. I didn't have the correct change so I thought we would stop on our way out to pay and get our change. But they were not open when we were leaving so we just paid a little more and left. To my surprise, we received the change in the mail shortly after we got home. I was very grateful to have stayed with such an honest park. I would stay there again for sure. - Brenda Cantrell
765 Willingham Rd Talladega, Alabama 35160 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 150 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 3 Reviews
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Jul 2018 - $35.00
We are staying long term in this resort and it is a gem. The sites are comfortably large enough to see your neighbors without rubbing the awning on their slide out. The gravel roads are well maintained, the play area is cute and the beach is white sand for at least a 100'! Boat piers, covered fishing pavilion, excellent pricing. WIFI and cable available at every site and 50 NEW sites are cut in and getting utilities. The mountain views are tremendous and the lake view sites are serene and comfortable. - Sasuva
Jan 2018 - $35.00
They have stopped doing nightly spots, but if you want a spot for a month or more you can't ask for a better spot. - WeRV2008
Jul 2017 - $35.00
The people here are wonderful to work with. We had a great time! The beach is well maintained and the fact that we could leave our boat in the water was nice. The Wi-Fi is only available if you sign up for it through a local company but that was okay, we came to camp, not be on the devices. The sites are all wired for this company to provide internet, phone and cable which is great for long term guests. At this park you can stay as long as you like and the rates start at $200 a month. We are going to stay! - WeRV2008
190 Logan Martin Blvd Alpine, Alabama 35014 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 140 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 23 Reviews
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Sep 2019 - $60.00
Sites are occupied mostly by permanent campers. Nice location near lake, but that is about it. Our site was level, but we noticed there were a lot of sites that were not. Office staff was pleasant and helpful. Only Verizon works in this remote location, and very slow. Had to pay for campground WiFi, and it was slow as well. Could not get Satellite (DISH) to work either, so had to settle for 14 antenna channels. - Sherrie Hutchinson
Aug 2017 - $40.00
Small dirt sites. Not anything close to level. Both 30 and 50 amp power, but a little out dated and was off for half the day Sunday. No caps on sewer, so kinda stinks in different areas of park. Bath house very dated. There is a pool, but it also is 40 plus years old. No wifi, and cell phone kinda works. - Sweettea1968
May 2017 - $35.00
Wow! Value was ok, and the campground is pretty clean, but don't disagree with the manager. Not friendly. Rude. Will not return. - WeRV2008
239 Cardiff St, Graysville, AL 35073 Graysville, Alabama 35073 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 12 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews
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Nov 2016 - $20.00
The most difficult part is getting To the park down small country roads. Once there you'll find a fine little city park with recreation areas, ball fields, creek with fish and a rope swing and enough bike trails to make anyone happy. Camp 'sites' are not really designated but rather areas in the wooded area behind the ball fields to pull into, in what ever manner you wish to reach the hookups and miss the trees. If you call for a 'reservation' you will probably talk to the city mayor - who runs the canoe company at the front of this city park. WiFi was Excellent, I never did find the laundry, there are no 'facilities' (I'd rather use my own bathroom anyway) and grocery and fuel are a 10-15 minute drive to the new Walmart. TV reception was good but I had no t-mobile or AT&T phone service. We stayed more than one night and were able to 'negotiate' a rate of 5/$80. I really liked the park setting of this campground even if getting here was a challenge. Small country roads would Not be feasible for a really big rig, but Most motorhomes and trailers will like it once they get here and be in a good location for visiting the Birmingham area. - SailorGolf
370 Rickwood Park Rd Warrior, Alabama 35180 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 13 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 9 Reviews
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Jun 2018 - $38.00
Originally gave us site #4, too small, too short and would have been a nightmare to get 30' TT into. Camper on #6 was leaving and we called to get that spot. Used 20 blocks to get level. Very small older park that has nearly gone under. I would be hesitant to stay there w/o making sure they understand the size of your rig. Not site #4 or #5 unless smaller than 21'. We had family about 10 miles away and this was one of few choices in area. Pool is nice and spring feed, $5 per adult, good size. Keeps park open. Did not do the cave, discount if staying there $15 a person seemed too much. Stayed 2 days. Pool nice and cool. Ask for site #6 if available. All sites are downhill off narrow road w/ high ground above road and tight spaces. Some sites have large stumps in between sites (4&5). About 5 mi. off the highway. - Kayak54
Jul 2017 - $27.00
We overnighted here in July. It was not too far from interstate, but wonderfully quiet. There are only about 10 campsites, and they are layed in in a haphazard fashion, and very tight. We were in Site number three, and I was grateful there was no one in site 2. The surface may have been gravel at some point, but mostly covered in silt, making it sort of muddy. There is a nice pool area, and of course the caverns. Unfortunately we did not have time for the cavern tour. If I go there again, it will be to see the cavern, not for the campsite. The site was quite short, and we had to park our truck crosswise in front of our 30 ft 5th wheel. There are a couple of longer sites for motor homes, but we were not offered those sites. - Doxie Mom
Mar 2017 - $26.00
Small campground with sites that are close together and gently sloped. We stayed for two nights and were practically by ourselves the second night. Lots of trees, and places to stroll. The bathroom facilities are modern and clean. The showers are the family, individual type rooms. The park staff is friendly and professional. The roads from I-65 are somewhat narrow with plenty of curves. The park roads are also narrow. I'd say this is not the place for larger rigs. We have a 27' TT and it was difficult to get it parked in the site. - Lance 47
3616 Sumatanga Rd Gallant, Alabama 35972 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 10 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 2 Reviews
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May 2016 - $25.00
We stayed here for four weeks as part of a UMC NOMADS volunteer mission project and would love to stay longer. Last year part of our project included updating the pavilion and bathrooms closest to the RV sites so they are now like new. There are 10 full hookup sites, three of which have 50 amp. All sites are level and the utilities worked well, except on the hottest days when everyone was running air conditioners the voltage on the end sites dropped below 105 volts. Some of the sites are shaded and some are in the sun. The camp has several hiking trails including a paved trail beside the lake that is about a mile long. The camp staff are very friendly and helpful. Be aware that on weekends the pavilion next to the RV sites is rented out for gatherings. On two weekends of our stay there were weddings and on the other weekends there were church picnics. Not a problem for us. This is a beautiful camp in the spring and fall. Winter is usually mild, but summers are hot and buggy. Also, since this is primarily a church camp, during the summer the camp is filled with, well, campers. Also, be aware that cell phone service is very weak here, but the WIFI was great at the sites. The camp has installed a booster for Verizon Wireless at the camp office. We used a cell booster in our rig and it worked well. We will stay here again. - Nomads_2
Jun 2009 - $15.00
In a beautiful valley, owned by the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. Pros - Quiet. Nice paved and non-paved walking trails. Internet available in registration lobby about 1/4 mile away. Convenient if attending an activity at the camp. Nice playground. Cons - Distant to town, bring supplies. Bathrooms and showers connected with a large picnic pavilion used by summer youth campers, could create conflicts during day. Bathrooms in need of a major modernization effort. Tiny biting insects were very bad during the evening and morning hours. Apparently the entire camp is undergoing major financial strain and is in need of donations (according to website). We would not camp here again in June due to the insect problem, but might return in cooler months. - The Happy Traveler


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A weekday recap with subpar photos from google images:
1. I got done with my work early one afternoon so a girlfriend and I went to a matinee and watched Sully. Although I probably should have done this first, I am thinking about ordering Captain Sully's book, Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters. This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. When looking up the Parenting Preview, I was a little shocked at the PG-13 rating. It looks as though it received this score due to the profanity. I would personally rate it PG-10.
2. I have rediscovered my love for matinees. We may have been the youngest attendees at the movie but it was great having a mostly empty theater, no lines, AND I could stay awake for the entire movie! The great thing about movies is that I am forced to be away from my phone and relax for an hour or two. My vacation was short lived when I turned my phone back to find a voice message telling me we had a sick kid.
3. Oil changes…Oh so glamorous. Please do NOT EVER pay full price for an oil change. I got $15 off this morning with a coupon code I quickly found on my phone.
4. With two little guys living in our house, I always try to come up with ways to make weekly tasks more efficient. I have used the "Club Pickup" option at Sam's Club for two weeks now and it really helps save time and money. Due to the fact that I always find extra (unnecessary) items when I shop, this forces me to only get what I absolutely need!
5. After having Jude a year ago, lattes didn't seem to give me enough of a caffeine boost. Once I did a little research, I changed up my Starbucks order. I know you are just DYING to know what I get. The wait is over. Here you go…
In my best Starbucks language: Grande Misto with Non-Fat Milk + Sugar-Free Vanilla + at children's temperature.
Translation: An overpriced BUT convenient beverage in a medium cup that tastes like a vanilla latte but isn't. It is filled with coffee, steamed milk, and sweetener. PLUS it is cool enough for me to drink immediately.
Caffeine: One 2 oz double espresso shot (which is in a latte) has about 80 milligrams of caffeine. Whereas a 12 oz brewed coffee has about 120 milligrams. So actually there is more caffeine in an average cup of drip coffee than in espresso.
Cost: I save just over one dollar each time I order a misto instead of a latte.
5 ½ . I wasn't impressed with my marathon time two weeks ago so I am going to try get my goal time again this weekend. Stay tuned.


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How To ACTUALLY Finish The Semester Strong
We're finally in the home stretch, as the semester is drawing to a close. Hooray! Let's face it, though- just because the end is in sight doesn't mean the crawl to the finish line is easy. In fact, the final month of the semester or even the final two weeks can feel like the most difficult of all. There are many ways to keep yourself motivated, but there are a few particularly important things to keep in mind as you get closer and closer to summer freedom.
- Go to class. Seriously.
I know how tempting it is, especially if you've made it this far without skipping it all. You will want to skip class for the slightest reasons, like because it's raining outside, or because you'll be 30 seconds late and that's embarrassing. Don't fall for it. Go to class.
- Have friends hold you accountable.
Trust me, this WORKS. It's easy to blow off your own assigned deadlines, because no one is better at excusing your tardiness/procrastination than…well, you. The motivation from someone else telling you to get things done is ten times more helpful. It can even be as simple as a "did you finish that paper?" text the morning of a deadline. It seems simple, but it makes a world of difference.
- Don't neglect sleep.
In the midst of finishing last big-ticket assignments and studying for finals, a lot of late nights are approaching. It may seem easier said than done, but don't give in to the mindset that sleep can take a backseat. Utilize the free time you have during the day as much as you can! Sleep is important, especially during these last few weeks, when you want to be at your absolute best.
- Most importantly, don't lose sight of what you're headed towards.
We are SO CLOSE, my friends! It could seem tempting to lose all motivation and give up, but summer is coming so much faster than you think. Push through the final obstacles and the other side will be all that much more worth it.


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A Facebook user identified as Amarachukwu Ezika, has taken to her page to narrate how one Chief Francis Sunday Onwukaike committed suicide after allegedly confessing to killing his own brother.
Although details were left unsaid, according to the narrator, the late Chief took his life immediately after confessing to the crime.
Amarachukwu Ezika's post:
"This is d reward of wicked… This is a true life story happened at oba ani uke in onwukaikes family.., This evil man ur seen here killed his own brother,, After his confessed to their kindred chairman,,,He ran into his parlour and hanged his self,,,..shame unto u,..Mr ikeoha onwukaike..rest in hell fire…Evil man….Ozo gburugburu ! May ur gentle soul rest in peace…I want to announce to u my friends, anybody that are trying or planning to kill u or ur family will die before u…in d name of Jesus.. Amen"
He will be laid to rest on Thursday, July 27 in Oba Village, Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
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