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Student midwife blog, July 2014
For the past few weeks I have been on placement in the community, helping to run antenatal and postnatal clinics.
This is a side to midwifery that I've never experienced before. Seeing women at all different stages of pregnancy has really made me realize how much there is to learn.
Every stage is different and the questions and symptoms that women come into their appointments with vary greatly.
Women are offered appointments at set points during pregnancy, and can have further ad-hoc appointments if necessary. At each appointment there are different topics that need to be covered that relate to that particular stage.
For example, when women reach around 28 weeks, we begin talking to them about their birth plan and where they would like to have their baby.
At the moment, this is the thing I'm finding most difficult. Going from an appointment with a woman at 16 weeks to an appointment with someone who is going to be giving birth within the next few weeks means having to call to mind all the relevant information for the next woman very quickly.
There is also a huge amount of paperwork that needs to be done throughout the day, much more so than at the Birth Centre or Labour ward.
Being able to complete the needed forms whilst conversing with the woman and giving her the time she needs but also making sure you don't run over and keep the next woman waiting is a skill I am having to develop pretty quickly.
That said, I can see how great it would be as a midwife to be able to see the same women throughout their pregnancies.
For me, the best part of the job is the people you meet and the connections you make with them, and community midwives are in possibly the best position to develop good relationships with the women they care for over time.
After women have their babies, they are visited at home by the community midwives and can also have appointments at the postnatal clinic.
During these appointments, we ask them lots of questions about how they are doing, check their wounds and sutures for signs of infection, and weigh and examine their babies.
At this point their babies are only a few days old, and parents often come in with a list of questions and concerns that they are very anxious to have answered.
I really enjoy postnatal appointments. Supporting people when they have been discharged from Hospital and are starting their lives as parents is really lovely.
For the next few weeks I'll be on my summer break, but will be spending most of my time revising for my anatomy and physiology exam at the end of August!


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ADx Healthcare Launches New Alzheimer's Genetic Test in Partnership with Helix
BELLINGHAM, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 30, 2018--ADx Healthcare, a physician-owned provider of Alzheimer's disease-related testing, today announced the launch of its Alzheimer's Disease APOE genetic test in partnership with Helix, a personal genomics company. The first product to be available on the Helix store is a US-based, physician-approved, single gene test that reports on each separate variant of the APOE gene: e2, e3 and e4. Individuals can now purchase this Alzheimer's-related genetic test online and under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician and genetic counselor.
"We seek to break new ground in the fight against Alzheimer's disease by giving those who are interested in learning about their own risk access to purchase a doctor-approved, genetic counselor-supported test," said Marci Hardy, PhD, ADx Healthcare Director of Health Sciences. "We want to unlock information related to the potential of preventive medicine in Alzheimer's disease through earlier availability of information and a focus on personal utility. It's not just about knowing your risk. We want customers to take steps to reduce their risk."
APOE is the single-most dominant genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease. One variant of the gene, the APOE-e4 allele, is known to be a higher-risk variant. The details of exactly how ApoE-e4 increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease are still being worked out, but the fact that it does increase risk is well established. The presence of a single ApoE-e4 (reported, for example, as e3/e4) increases an individual's risk for Alzheimer's disease about 3- to 4-fold, and the presence of two e4s (e4/e4) increases the risk about 12- to 14-fold. 1 In contrast to the e4, the e2 version is associated with reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease.
The personal utility for anyone who is interested in this information can be very valuable; knowing your risk allows you to make informed life choices, including taking opportunities to engage in potentially risk-reducing actions such as clinical trials, early stage drugs, or lifestyle choices that may preserve brain health.
The test will take advantage of Helix's proprietary Exome+ assay processed in their CLIA and CAP certified next-generation sequencing laboratory.
Ryan Fortna, MD, PhD, ADx Healthcare's Chief Scientific Officer, shared, "I believe that everyone has a right to understand his or her own genetic makeup, with appropriate physician and/or genetic counseling oversight to ensure that the information is understood in an appropriate way. The medical community and our society in general are increasingly recognizing the value of genetics as a powerful predictor of disease risk, and the APOE gene has been well known for decades to be the most important genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease, occurring after age 65. I felt that it was important to make this test available to everyone who wants it, and that it was important to provide an option that includes appropriate medical oversight and genetic counseling to ensure that all who take part in testing are able to fully understand their results. Partnering with Helix allows us to bring this testing to the consumer marketspace so individuals who want to learn their genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease can gain access to testing from the privacy of their own home. By providing physician oversight and genetic counseling for each consumer, at no additional charge, we are taking steps to ensure individuals understand the test and are supported through receiving and interpreting their results."
The ADx Healthcare APOE Genetic Test is available for purchase through Helix's online store. All orders made through the Helix store will be reviewed by an independent physician and genetic counseling network, to ensure that the test is medically appropriate for the purchaser. Purchasers will receive a secure electronic report they can open from the privacy of their own home, along with actionable insights on lifestyle factors related to brain health and Alzheimer's disease.
"Empowering every person with access to health insights from their DNA is core to our mission," said Justin Kao, Helix co-founder and SVP. "We are thrilled to partner with ADx Healthcare and are big believers in their responsible approach to delivering impactful information, with genetic counseling included as a core part of the product. We believe that millions of people will benefit from this information."
About ADx Healthcare
ADx Healthcare provides laboratory test solutions and healthcare education related to Alzheimer's disease. The company is headquartered in Bellingham, WA.
Additional information is available by calling 855.514.2273, or at https://genetics.adxhealthcare.com.
1. Corder EH, et al. Gene dose of Apolipoprotein E type 4 allele and the risk of Alzheimer's disease in late onset families. Science. 1993; 261: 921.
The APOE genetic test is a genetic assessment of Alzheimer's disease risk. The test is not a diagnosis and finding you have a high-risk variant of APOE does not automatically translate into a person getting the disease. What the test does do is tell you is if you have low, average, or high genetic risk associated with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a complicated disease caused by a convergence of factors that go beyond genetics. Individuals concerned about memory problems should schedule an appointment with their primary care physician to have a comprehensive evaluation and possibly other diagnostic testing completed.
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CONTACT: ADx Healthcare
Geoff Baron, +1-360-393-0111
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On the recently revitalized stretch of Freret Street in Uptown New Orleans, this pair of new construction commercial buildings, built across one urban corner lot, are designed to maintain a sense of connection with their neighbors while also addressing recently modified flood elevation requirements. A one story building houses several restaurants, while its two-story companion holds a clothing store at the ground floor and a single private residence above. Public porches at both buildings act as an extension of the sidewalk, with perforated metal screen structures visually maintaining the urban edge. Elevated, outdoor restaurant dining on the corner building porch adds even more energy to the bustling corridor, which sees heavy foot, bicycle, and slow-moving vehicular traffic.
Materiality was a vital aspect of these buildings, which seeks to slot themselves into a historic neighborhood while also asserting their modernity. The massing and proportions of the buildings and their openings is picked up from nearby structures, while the playful patterning of the screens relate to the vibrant storefronts of neighboring buildings and becomes a unifying element across the site. At night, the screens glow like lanterns on the street.
Parking for the project is located behind the buildings, concealed from the view of the primary street. The separation between the two structures serves as the exit driveway, while entry is from a side street. In pursuit of compliance with newly adopted city regulations regarding on-site storm water management, the parking lot is a permeable paving system which allows water to slowly seep into the ground, rather than run in sheets to city storm drains.
Collaborators: Wayne Troyer, Alyce Deshotels, Daniel Kautz, Joseph Peraino, Julie Babin, Ross Karsen
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Fifteen UK hop-growers are taking part in a new field lab looking at alley cropping. Led by Hutchinsons, working with the British Hop Association and East Malling Research, the growers want to develop practical ways to improve soil structure and organic matter through cover crops.
The soil challenges faced by hop-growers are unique: plants are grown from perennial stock, live for up to twenty years, and are cut back to 6 inch stumps when harvested. This means virtually no organic matter is returned to the soil during the cropping cycle, and soils can easily become depleted. Soil compaction can also be a problem, with the alleys being subjected to regular traverse by heavy vehicles.
There are plenty of thheories about the benefits of cover cropping in hop orchards, but a lack of evidence can hold growers back from trying them. Many import and spread organic matter as a way of maintaining soil health, but this is both expensive and time-consuming. By growing organic matter in situ and measuring the effects on soil health, the group hope to prove tangible outcomes that will encourage wider adoption of cover cropping.
Delivering Results
Initially, baseline assessments of the soil will be taken to determine water infiltration rate, earthworm populations, organic matter content and soil mineral nitrogen content. Cover crops will then be established and comparative assessments taken after their removal. This will help to inform future cropping and develop best practice.
Ali Capper is one of the growers leading the group, she said: "Cover cropping could bring big benefits to hop growers. By increasing the soil organic matter you can improve fertility, improve crop health and – ultimately – improve yield. We're hoping to see increased earthworm populations, less soil erosion, better water management and as a result a more nutrient-rich setting for the hops in successive years."
The group are now looking at which cover crops to use. They need to be easy to establish, fast growing, suitable for a late summer or autumn sow, and easily manageable. It is thought that using a mix will be more resistant to pest and disease than a single species, and the crops being considered include Rye, Black Oat, Buckwheat and Vetch.
Baseline assessments and sowing are scheduled for autumn 2017, with initial evaluation in spring 2018.


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Protect your coffee table and other home furnishings while enjoying a glass of wine with our handcrafted, rustic Wine Coaster Set. This comes as a set of four coasters, each made from solid wood and treated carefully to be water resistant. These simple coasters are a quick and easy gift for the wine lover in your life!
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Asia de Cuba at the St Martins Lane hotel oozes an exotic fusion I've never experienced anywhere else. And every time I hear someone mention it, they say ' you've got to go,' with an extremely enthusiastic emphasis on the 'got'. I reviewed Asia de Cuba for lifestyle website Belle About Town and absolutely loved the place. You can read the review in full here. Or find more restaurant reviews on The Travel Journo here.
Asia de Cuba: Five star fusion dining
This post is part of my archives of features and travel writing that I've had published in magazines and websites in the UK and beyond as a travel writer. If you're interested to see the full collection of my work, visit the In The Press section of this website. If you would like to get in touch regarding my travel writing, please email firstname.lastname@example.com


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If you are thinking about taking your business to the next level by enhancing your online presence, then you will want to consider the importance of a domain name. If you choose something too short and it will not accurately identify who you are. However, choosing a long name may confuse potential customers. With that in mind, just remember to take your time and consider all of the various options that are available on the Internet. Conducting an online search will help you determine if the name is available, so that process is made fairly easy for you. Many people opt to select the name of their business based on their online name as well, so keep that in mind.
Selecting A Domain Name
You will want to visit a reputable provider of domain names in order to determine what names are available. Keep in mind that internet suffixes (.com., .org., etc) have recently expanded greatly in number. This has opened up the possibilities for your online presence immensely. This means that you may be able to find a popular name that will work for you, even if your ideal suffix is already taken. Just determine what you think is best and then go from there.
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There is the added possibility of securing additional domain name suffixes at the same time. This could be useful if you are in a competitive profession where others might have a similar name. By locking in multiple domain names on one account, you can prevent competitors from potentially gaining customers that should have been yours. It is important to also remember that you need to renew the domain name when the bill comes due at the end of each term. Failing to do that will result in the forfeiture of your Web address.
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AIDS Home > Egrifta Uses
People with HIV often have to deal with lipodystrophy as a result of their medications. Healthcare providers may recommend Egrifta as a treatment for this. The medication increases the release of growth hormone into the body, which is believed to aid in the breakdown of abdominal fat. Egrifta should not be used for weight loss, anti-aging, or to enhance athletic performance.
What Is Egrifta Used For?Egrifta™ (tesamorelin acetate) is an injectable medication approved to diminish excess abdominal body fat in people who have a condition called lipodystrophy as a result of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Lipodystrophy is a change in the way the body produces, uses, and stores fat. With this condition, fat often decreases in certain areas, especially the face, arms, legs, and buttocks. Also, fat can be built up in some areas, especially the stomach, breasts, and back of the neck. HIV medicines that are known to cause lipodystrophy are the protease inhibitors (PIs) and the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
As previously stated, Egrifta is approved to reduce abdominal fat (stomach fat) in people with lipodystrophy due to HIV medications. Thus, the effectiveness of Egrifta can be seen by measuring the distance around a person's waist. This medication is not approved for weight loss and will not cause weight loss.
How Does Egrifta Work?
Egrifta contains a human growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF), also known as growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). In humans, this hormone is produced in the brain and acts to increase the production and release of growth hormone (GH).
Growth hormone is known to have both anabolic (building up of organ tissues) and lypolytic (breakdown of fatty tissue) effects. Though the effects of GH are extensive, the action of fat breakdown is believed to be responsible for the reduction in fatty tissue in the stomach.


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Bad news for the carnivorous 30% of the population who won't date vegetarians. Turns out, with an expected boom in world population, we might all end up reaching for tofu and salad by 2050.
About 40 years from now, some of the world's foremost water experts say that the planet will have to trim its meat-based diet from about 20% to a measly 5%. Consumption of animal-based products will require a decrease due to the expected 2 billion more people who are predicted to populate the Earth by 2050. In short, we need to figure out in the next 40 years how to get more food out of our existing land and water. A vegetarian diet is the likeliest of outcomes, since it uses five to 10 times less water than animal-based food products, according to the Guardian.
"There will not be enough water available on current croplands to produce food for the expected 9 billion population in 2050 if we follow current trends and changes towards diets common in western nations," the report by Malik Falkenmark and colleagues at the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) said. "There will be just enough water if the proportion of animal-based foods is limited to 5% of total calories and considerable regional water deficits can be met by a … reliable system of food trade."
Grim news for Sunday barbecues nationwide.
Additionally, the reports details UN predictions that the planet must increase food production by 70% toward 2050. Our already-stretched water resources won't see just a dramatic alteration to our daily diets, either. Additionally, there's the global energy demand to look forward to as well, which is predicted to rise by 60% over the next 30 years. Then, of course, there are the 1.3 billion people currently living without electricity.
So get used to the taste of tofu now, if you're in it for the long haul. We're not saying you have to like it – we're just saying you'll probably need to live on it.


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The two-day program will gather internationally renowned experts in the field of different neurological diseases and provide a forum for presenting and sharing ideas at academic, conceptual and clinical levels. The speakers will highlight current challenges, research and clinical developments and offer their unique insights in their field of expertise.
On behalf of the Emirates Neurology Society it is a great pleasure to invite you to the 7th International Congress of the Emirates Neurology Society (EMINS) which will take place in Dubai from the 24th-25th of January 2020.
The scientific committee has compiled a rich and versatile program with plenty of educational opportunities in the growing and exciting field of neurology, addressing a wide variety of topics in various neurological dysfunctions. The topics of the congress presents newest update and management related to headache, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, epilepsy, stroke, neuroradiology and dementia. For each topic, challenging interactive cases presenting clinical scenarios from real practices will be discussed with thought-provoking issues facing clinicians during their practice.
This congress is also a great opportunity to meet and network with colleagues, both regional and international while expanding existing connections or creating new ones, and finding opportunities for future collaboration in common areas of interest. More than 500 healthcare professionals are expected to come from the Middle East and GCC region. This should bring together international and local expertise to neurology, and help promote better practice in the Gulf region.
On behalf of the EMINS Board, it is with great pleasure to invite you to register for the congress, which we hope will be a scientifically and socially rewarding, memorable and enjoyable experience. Welcome to Dubai!
Dr. Suhail Abdulla Al Rukn
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Emirates Neurology Society (EMINS)
Target Audience
- Neurologists
- Neurosurgeons
- Neuromuscular specialists
- Neuropsychologists
- Epileptologists
- HCPs with interest in the neurosciences field
Conference Highlights
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Headache
- Dementia
- Movement Disorders
- Epilepsy
- General Neurology
- Stroke
- Neuroradiology


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Lots of people at this point have basically read about the tiny application called instagram; that has in fact used the globe by tornado. It concerns not when you are a contemporary modern technology specialist that discovers concerning the most current and greatest applications or you can scarcely look at your e-email. In the event you look at nowadays it is really a strange see should you not see an individual glued to their telephone, completely uninformed of what is happening close to them. It really is exciting simply how much people utilize their mobile phone although in the center of a chat, often considerably more centered on the telephone compared to the discussion they can be having with the individual correct looking at them.
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We weren't lost in Lester Park, we just didn't know how far it was to the end of the trail.
And it was getting dark.
Jen and I had hiked maybe three miles up the banks of the Lester River trail in Duluth on a cold, bright Sunday afternoon last week. Aided by IceTrekker cleats and a path well-worn by fat bikes, we made good time and tried for a loop: Up the Lester River and down the Amity East Creek.
But we started too late and dawdled too long admiring the views. Spectacular snow-covered forest. Dramatic grey cliffs. Black and white birch. Evergreen pine.
Then we spotted someone all alone on the frozen river below. A young man in sneakers wandered down a path broken by cross-country skiers. He wore an unzipped, bright-colored jacket and no hat. It looked like he was walking across campus after a big lunch.
The guy stopped occasionally to take pictures with a camera phone.
"We gotta go down there," I told Jen. "It looks amazing."
But there was no stairs down the cliff. No well-worn path along a tributary. So we kept hiking up the river bank looking for an access. Until we couldn't find one.
The trail eventually turned west into the woods and the sun started to set. I was admonished for not knowing distances and crossroads locations. Orders were given to turn back.
It's a good thing we did.
On the hike back down, we discovered a secret trial. Secret because we didn't see it on the way up. The little-used trail looked like a shortcut, but it led down to the water's edge.
And that's where I wanted to go.
Walking on the frozen Lester is like walking down a freshly mopped hallway in the Museum of Ancient River Ravines. It's a little bit slippery, a little bit dangerous but, wow, Mother Nature sure knows how to make art.
Rocky, grey walls plastered with white, abstract snow forms. Leafless trees soar overhead like construction crane sculptures. The setting sun dries eroded banks and sand slides into startling kinetic art displays. Thick ice opens in strange white ovals to frame a rush below your feet: cold, black water making its way to Lake Superior.
But the masterpiece is the waterfall.
Somehow moving water is frozen on top of itself (Or is underneath itself?) as it tumbles through a crack between boulders. This ice isn't smooth and clear like lake ice; it's soft and brittle and comes in different shades of white. It looks and feels like a 2,000-pound piece of fresh picked cauliflower. Very dangerous cauliflower.
Maybe 10-feet below this cauliflower crown sits open water.
Just snap a picture and gingerly move on.
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The test bench made of steel and wood is called a steel bench. C-Frame type structure is simple, flexible, can be freely combined, can choose to use hanging cabinet and push cabinet structure, easy to install and disassemble, is conducive to laboratory cleaning.
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Tesco is using an innovation hotbed within its Welwyn Garden City headquarters to test a wholly cashless shopping experience, with staff who shop at the in-house mini Tesco Express using their mobiles to scan their own shopping, and simply walking out with it to leave the apps and passwords and clever things to handle payment in the background.
100 staff who take a break from working in a Tesco office to do their shopping in an in-house Tesco have a special version of the Scan Pay Go app on their phones, and are trusted enough to self-scan their own shopping and avoid the hell that is potential small talk with a till operator or the purgatory of an incorrect item in the bagging area.
Tesco boss Dave Lewis is thinking about rolling out the scheme to other branches used by people who don't work for Tesco, but is wary that some might use it as an excuse to forget to scan a couple of high value items and walk off with some freebies. "The technology exists to do it but does the customer behaviour support it?" Lewis asked, adding that "If the margin is 2-3 per cent you don't need to lose very much to make it unprofitable."
The Welwyn Tesco is also fully cashless, with staff that don't use the self-scan system apparently enjoying faster than ever checkouts thanks to ditching physical money. [Guardian]


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Buveur D'Air the hottest Champion Hurdle favourite since Istabraq
McManus and Henderson can extend their respective remarkable record in feature
Buveur D'Air: looks a horse at the peak of his capabilities, coming here on the back of an unbeaten season and proven to have no issues with soft ground. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
It's 20 years since Istabraq won the first of a Unibet Champion Hurdle hat-trick and his owner, JP McManus, can mark the anniversary in style on Day One of Cheltenham 2018.
It's a lot longer than 20 years since National Hunt racing's greatest show has begun on ground conditions as testing as are being predicted.
Since mud is often a signal for bookie-friendly big-priced winners that's hardly encouraging for the majority of punters preparing to bet almost half a billion euro in Ireland alone this week.
However as signals go, the prospect of McManus and the festival's most successful ever trainer, Nicky Henderson, teaming up for Buveur D'Air in the Champion Hurdle looks about as reassuring as Cheltenham can ever provide.
Both men have won hurdling's championship a record six times each. Both can claim one of the handful of hat-trick heroes in Champion Hurdle history, in Henderson's case See You Then from 1985-87.
And in Buveur D'air they have a reigning title-holder set to start the hottest Champion Hurdle favourite since Istabraq.
McManus's legendary star was 4-9 for the middle-leg of his hat-trick in 1999. Since Istabraq McManus has won it three times more including with Binocular and Jezki. But by any standards, at any time, Buveur D'Air's apparent dominance this year looks exceptional.
Whether that makes him an exceptional champion is debatable. But rain clouds over Cheltenham could have been accompanied by the clouds of doubt looming over most of Buveur D'Air's opposition.
Whether he could cope with Faugheen in his 2015 pomp is an interesting theoretical proposition that doesn't disguise how Willie Mullins's superstar has looked a long way from that vintage in his last two starts.
Prior to Christmas the prospect of a clash of champions promised to be the highlight of the whole week. After Faugheen's spectacular flame-out when pulled up at Leopardstown this has looked Buveur D'Air's title to lose in every sense.
He looks a horse at the peak of his capabilities, coming here on the back of an unbeaten season and proven to have no issues with soft ground.
If anything Buveur D'Air looks to be getting better and appears the safest leg of Henderson's potential sweep of this week's festival Triple Crown prizes with Altior (Champion Chase) and Might Bite (Gold Cup) to come.
Christmas flop
In comparison most of his principal rivals look to have plenty to prove. First-time cheek-pieces are applied to Faugheen to try and rejuvenate one of the highest rated hurdlers Ireland has ever produced.
Maybe his spectacular Morgiana return in November took more out of 'The Machine' than first realised, although it's hard to see how that can explain so comprehensive a Christmas flop. It's also not like he has ever appeared anything but entirely genuine.
Maybe the headgear, and Ruby Walsh back on him, will be transformative. But it still requires something of a leap of faith to seriously invest in such an outcome.
The Faugheen quandary is straightforward in comparison to his enigmatic stable companion Yorkhill. Having started the season as a potential Gold Cup horse, then flopping in a Champion Chase trial, the dual-festival winner now tackles the race his trainer always suspected would suit him best.
David Mullins is entrusted for the first time with the task of steering this notoriously tricky ride. There's little doubt Yorkhill has the talent to be competitive in this. But anticipating him winning makes Faugheen's leap of faith look a mere hop, skip and jump.
My Tent Or Yours has been runner-up on three occasions and would be a sentimental favourite for both McManus and Henderson.
Sentiment rarely triumphs in these circumstances though and the fact Buveur D'Air's veteran stable companion can be rated one of his bigger dangers shows the relative paucity of the challenge to the hot favourite.
That's an obvious factor in his price and something Henderson referenced when he said recently: "To be fair in the Champion Hurdle last year he hadn't had to beat anything. It's something you take into consideration. His form doesn't tell you anything dramatic."
The difference this time is that Faugheen and Yorkhill are big names taking him on. Whether they're as good as they were is the big question. But Buveur D'Air looks to have the answers.


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Tips for Talking with Children Who Stutter
The Stuttering Foundation has a wonderful website full of information and videos on stuttering. The site has links specific for parents of preschoolers, parents of school-age children, teenagers, professionals, etc. My favorite resource on their website is the "7 Tips for Talking With Your Child", as seen below. Check out the following link to the Foundation's website too!
"7 Tips for Talking With Your Child"
1. Reduce the pace. Speak with your child in an unhurried way, pausing frequently. Wait a few seconds after your child finishes before you begin to speak. Your own easy relaxed speech will be far more effective than any advice such as "slow down" or "try it again slowly". For some children, it is also helpful to introduce a more relaxed pace of life for awhile.
2. Full listening. Try to increase those times that you give your child your undivided attention and are really listening. This does not mean dropping everything every time she speaks.
3. Asking questions. Asking questions is a normal part of life - but try to resist asking one after the other. Sometimes it is more helpful to comment on what your child has said and wait.
4. Turn taking. Help all members of the family take turns talking and listening. Children find it much easier to talk when there are fewer interruptions.
5. Building confidence. Use descriptive praise to build confidence. An example would be, "I like the way you picked up your toys. You're so helpful," instead of "That's great." Praise strengths unrelated to talking as well as athletic skills, being organized, independent, or careful.
6. Special times. Set aside a few minutes at a regular time each day when you can give your attention to your child. This quiet calm time - no TV, iPad, or phones - can be a confidence builder for young children. As little as five minutes a day can make a difference.
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Liquid nutritional supplements or sip feeds are the liquid dietary supplements, consumed orally to provide extra nourishment. Liquid supplements are more effective than pills or powders as it actively get absorbed directly into the blood stream. A range of liquid supplements is available with better taste and flavors. Advantage of liquid supplements over others is it is easy to consume.
Market Dynamics
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Botanical Illustration Course with Reinhild Raistrick at Fullers Mill Garden
Illustrating Autumn Leaves
Monday 7 to Tuesday 8 October 2019, 10am – 4pm (£100)
This two-day course will give you the opportunity to explore the wonderful colours of the autumn foliage. Wander the pathways through the garden down to the lake before returning to the warmth of the Bothy where Reinhild will guide you through the compositional and watercolour techniques necessary to optimize the capture of those glowing hues into a pleasing portrait of bright autumn leaves. You will primarily be using a wet-in-wet method with the addition of some dry brush work, to accentuate the detail and individuality of the variegated leaves.
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Wednesday, 10 September 2014
Egyptian Rug
Hiya jammers! ^o^
The new item is the Egyptian Rug. c:
Im sorta starting to get bored of these Egyptian items. :T
The rug is still nice though. :3
Kind of simple though. :p
And it's really cool how there have been three nonmember items in a row. :D
Anywho, here's the DE post! c:
Whoa! Pawsome! ^-^
Sadly, i don't have enough time to read all that. DX
Anywho, it's cute GIF time!
Cute! ^o^
Sadly that's all the time i have for today . . school is really tiring. :T
I need a holiday.
I promise i'll do more interesting posts soon though! Bye!
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If the good folks of Portland want to keep that city weird, as the saying goes, they should stick to whatever has worked in the past and not to sticking gum on the side of a building.
News out of the Rose City this week seems to indicate that Portlanders could soon have a wall of chewing gum taking shape to mimic the famed Gum Wall at Seattle's Pike Place Market. A Facebook event posted by the downtown Portland tattoo studio RONIN, at 3rd Avenue and Northwest Couch Street, invited people to come down on May 5, chew gum and stick it:
Hey Y'all! Come join us in the starting of Portlands first gum wall here in the heart of Down Town Portland off of 3rd and Couch!! To get the word out and the wall a chance to STICK around for years to come we are throwing a fun little party here at the shop!! We will be providing free food and free drinks for (21+). And of course lots and lots of CHEWING GUM!!! Bring $20 worth of gum (with recipt) and recieve $150 voucher towards a tattoo at RONIN Living Art Studio. The more gum the better!! We'll see ya there!!
The Portland Mercury called it an "abomination" that must be stopped, citing Seattle's "sometimes loved, oft-hated" Post Alley Gum Wall. A vote on the weekly newspaper's website has attracted more than 400 votes so far, with sentiment running strongly toward "No," with 78 percent of votes, and saying the idea is "an insult to anyone who has ever had to clean classroom desks or movie theater chairs."
Lizzy Acker of The Oregonian was equally grossed out in her commentary about the proposed wall of yuck.
"Anyone who experienced the gum wall in Seattle knows it was the absolute worst," Acker wrote about the landmark, which got a good scrubbing in 2015, but is making a comeback. "Take one of the most disgusting things you can think of: someone else's saliva-softened chewing gum, carelessly discarded on an object (feel it under your desk, try to remove it from your favorite shoes), multiply it by a million and call it a tourist attraction."
The 20-year accumulation of multi-colored blobs that stuck to the bricks and everything else on the Seattle Gum Wall amounted to 1.175 tons of waste, The Seattle Times reported last year.
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Public relations Council of India (PRCI) which just held its 11th Global Communication Conclave, tied up with NGO Saytrees for its campaign. Saytrees will plant a sapling on the outskirts of Bengaluru in the name of each guest to whom PRCI gave Green certificates instead of the traditional bouquests.
ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar, IndiaFirst Life Insurance Managing Director and CEO R M Vishakha, noted author, columnist and writer Anil Dharker, Akshaypatra Foundation Vice-Chairman Chanchalapati Dasa, CEO of World Academy of Art & Science Garry Jacobs, and Karnataka Ministers Priyank Karge (Tourism) and Anjaneya (Social Welfare) and Sahitya Academy award winner Chandrashekhara Kambara were among those who received the PRCI Green Certificates and appreciated the gesture.
Each tree planted now will have the capacity to absorb up to one tone of carbon dioxide during its life time.


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New info on Tiger's career earnings will make your jaw drop
It's good to be Tiger Woods.
The No. 1 golfer in the world might still be stuck on 14 major victories but his wallet is doing quite well.
A report in the upcoming Golf Digest says Woods has now made $1.3 billion in career earnings.
Tiger Woods has won on the golf course – more than $155 million, according to this 11th annual Golf Digest 50 money list – it reflects less than 12 percent of his more than $1.3 billion in career earnings.
The crazy part of that is that only 12 percent of his earnings have come from the golf course. Woods made a cool $83 million last year, tops in golf. Phil Mickelson was second at $52 million.
Another wild note from the Gold Digest report? How much Arnold Palmer made last year.
As for Palmer, the man for whom the model was created? He had his best year ever at the age of 84, earning $40 million, all of it off the course, thanks in part to a strong year licensing his name on products in Asia. Forty years after his last PGA Tour victory, Palmer is No. 3 on this year's list.
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Boosting The Overall Health With Various Benefits Of Apple
There is an old saying, "an apple a day keeps doctors away" and everyone is familiar with it. Well, what are the benefits of apple that makes the fruit so special? It is one of the most cultivated and consumed fruits across the world and is praised as a miracle food.
Nutritional Breakdown of Apple:
Prior to knowing the apple fruit benefits, it is crucial to know the about the nutrition content.
It contains vitamin C, B complex, vitamins like riboflavin, vitamin B 6 and thiamin.
Moreover, it also contains dietary fiber and phytonutrients.
It is enriched with minerals like potassium, calcium and phosphorus. Apple with skin contains 52 kcal of energy, 0.26 protein, 6mg of calcium, 5 mg magnesium, 11 mg phosphorus, 107 mg of potassium among others.
Top 10 Health Benefits of Apple:
The apple benefits are recognized since time immemorial. These include:
- Improves Neurological Health- The fruit contains antioxidants that reduces cellular death caused by inflammation of neurons and oxidation. It protects the neuron cells against oxidative stress.
- Lowers Bad Cholesterol Levels- Eating apples everyday can reduce the chance of bad cholesterol by 23% and promotes 4% good cholesterol levels. This is one of the amazing green apple benefits.
- Prevents Diabetes- Apples are extremely helpful in lowering the risks of diabetes. Eating three servings of apple every week experience 7% lower risks of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Regulates Blood Sugar Level- Apples contain phytonutrients that regulates blood sugar and offer apple health benefits. It can even prevent spikes in blood sugar through several mechanisms.
- Boosts Cardiovascular Health- Regular intake of apple in different forms has shown to reduce the impact of heart diseases and blockages. The minerals found in the fruit can reduce strokes and other serious other conditions keeping things stable.
- Eliminates Asthma- People suffering from asthma or lung problems can surprisingly experience the health benefits of apple. The anti-oxidant content in the fruit make this fruit completely helpful in curing asthma.
- Eliminates Breast Cancer- An apple a day might prevent breast cancers because it provides more phenolics to the body. Moreover, the antioxidant also helps warding off other types of cancers.
- Controlling Age Related Health Problems- The preliminary apple juice benefits have also been established for different health problems of the old age. This includes Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration of the eye and other neurodegenerative problems.
- Controls the Appetite- Apples skins are good source of fiber, and even dieters should get good fiber. Fiber helps in controlling appetite and keeps you filled for a long time.
- Improves Brain Health- The apple juice health benefits are often associated with improved brain functioning and concentration levels. It also eliminates the chances of different neurological and brain disorders.
The delicious and crunchy fruit can be taken either as whole or sliced. It can be eaten single or can be mixed in salads and dishes. The health benefits of apple juice are also recognized in the recent years for overcoming different illnesses and it can be a healthy drink alternative.


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10 Dark Secrets From The World Of Horse Racing
"And they're off!". The fans hold tightly to their cards in hopes that their chosen horse is the winner. Millions of dollars are at stake and that is what produces 10 dark secrets from the world of horse racing. Crime is abundant in this circle, involving people from Asian triads, Mexican drug cartels and the Irish mob. While their crimes were at one time more public, they have learned to go further underground. Activities such as illicit betting rings, bribery, administering performance enhancing drugs, to race fixing and the killing of horses is rampant. With so much money at stake not only are crime rings involved, often owners are too. Stud services cost thousands and sometimes millions of dollars. Owners finances can change very quickly. In cases where the stud fees are only paid once a foal has survived 48 hours, it not uncommon for the foal to have an "accident" and die.
Mistreatment of race horses is widely known and has spawned many horse rescue and re-homing societies. Though these organizations exists, there are simply not enough to protect these magnificent creatures. Many former champion horses are sold to countries such as Japan, France, Italy and Belgium where they are slaughtered and eaten as a delicacy. In Japan, if you see "Cherry Blossom" on the menu, it has nothing to do with the fruit. It is in fact, raw horse meat.
Retired female race horses are used as brood mares. They are are impregnated for 90% of their lives. The interbreeding in the race horse world is phenomenal. In the 2008 Kentucky Derby all 20 horses heir-ed from the same sire! The world of horse racing is difficult to stomach. And while we love to watch these incredible animals run with such grace and speed, it is heartbreaking to see that they are not treated with the respect they deserve. Rather they are often abused, mistreated and even killed.
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RéVive Skincare was launched in 1997 by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Gregory Bays Brown with the simple mission to help bring back a youthful, healthy glow to men and women. His products incorporate patented and Noble Prize winning Bio-Renewal Technology, which boosts collagen and increases skin cell renewal.
We recently sat down with Dr. Brown to discuss how to build a skin regimen, his three must-have products, and more. Read the interview below and don't miss him today only on our Beauty Level from 3:00PM-5:00PM for one-on-one sessions.
Bergdorf Goodman: Can you tell us a bit about how you've formulated RéVive's products and what the Bio Renewal Technology does for one's skin?
Dr. Gregory Bays Brown: Some may wonder why I do skincare since I'm a plastic surgeon, which seems a little counter intuitive, but I stumbled into skincare 30 years ago. Biotechnology was new on the frontier and only first making human proteins that essentially keep us young. They are the proteins we lose with age and I found out that if these were applied to skincare, we could keep skin looking and behaving younger.
BG: In your years of experience in skincare, what have been the biggest findings and breakthroughs?
GBB: To me the biggest breakthroughs in skincare have not been the "wow" moments, but instead, moments that are more subtle. We are all going to get lines, wrinkles and sagging no matter how much surgery or filler we have. The key is to have dewy, glowy skin— that wonderful look of youth. Using appropriate skincare products like RéVive allows you to maintain that wonderful glow of youth. Another sign of aging I have discovered over the years is volume loss. It's very insidious and not as obvious as wrinkles, but I think it's really important to address it. RéVive was one of the first companies to introduce a volumizing product.
BG: Why are Glycolic peels so important for aging skin and how often should they be implemented into one's skincare routine?
GBB: Glycolic peels are extremely important because we all have this natural stratum corneum, which is the dead outer layer of skin, which is our way to protect our face from the sun. The stratum corneum gets thicker in the summer since it does provide protection, but it also adds to aging and makes us look craggy. A peel is one of the best ways to get rid of that appearance and restart the skin's renewal process. Peels also allow other products to be delivered more readily and asily to the target cells.
As for how often to implement peels into your own routine, everybody is different. Some people can do them twice a week while others can only do it once every other week. Ultimately, it depends on your skin type.
BG: If you could only advise patients to use three products for the rest of their lives, what would those be and why?
GBB: Sunscreen is the most important anti-aging cream anybody can have. We're all going to get ultraviolet rays so it's crucial to use daily as you can't reverse sun exposure. The second product is moisturizer since that in and of itself is anti-aging. The third and final product is cleansing with a proper pH. Bacteria is what contributes to lines and wrinkles— certainly rosacea and acne— so cleansing is important, especially for those who wear a lot of makeup regularly. An important note about cleansing is to keep the skin slightly acidic or pH-balanced because acidic skin is happy skin if it becomes alkaline.
BG: What are your do's and don'ts for those working toward building a personalized skincare routine?
GBB: Keep it simple. To really get movement or change in skincare you have to do the same monotonous thing over a long period of time. You know your skin better than anybody, so you have to experiment and discover what works for you without overdoing it. I've noticed in sophisticated cities like New York where there is unlimited access to treatments, people get peels, dermabrasion, use Retin-A and acids; which all can exhaust your skin. Less is more and everything in moderation. At the end of the day, the most important thing is to be happy internally. Beauty is not only aesthetics but also a spiritual too. If you're happy and you live a good life, that will come through as beauty.


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DENVER — Gunfire erupted at an annual U.S. marijuana celebration, injuring two people and scattering a crowd of thousands after they had just marked the first 4/20 counterculture holiday since Colorado legalized marijuana.For the same reason that guns and alcohol don't go together, power tools and intoxicants don't go together, cars and intoxicants don't go together, ladders and intoxicants don't go together, etc. I fear that significant segments of America are prepared to accept the unfortunate consequences of adding another legal intoxicant to what is already a serious problem with alcohol.
The man and woman who were shot were expected to survive, and police were looking for one or two suspects, said Denver Police spokesman Sonny Jackson. Police asked festival attendees for possible photo or video of the shootings, and they had no immediate motive.
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
Guns & Intoxicants Do Not Go Together Well
From the April 21, 2013 Detroit Free Press:
2 comments:
- Mauser said...
As a friend of mine once said: "Gunpowder and Alcohol do not mix. Well, they do, but they taste terrible."
- April 21, 2013 at 10:55 PM
- Billy Oblivion said...
Yes, but internets and intoxicants DO go together.
- April 22, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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There have been plenty of rumors around the five-camera setup on the Nokia 9 PureView ever since it first popped up on our radar at the beginning of September. The only thing we knew (and that wasn't certain either) is that it will feature a weird camera arrangement on the back involving five lenses. Its name was unknown too until we heard it from an official mentioned at the beginning of the month.
Previous rumors suggested that it should have already been announced, but apparently, as the official mentioned, HMD was taking its time in order to perfect that penta-lens setup and its performance. Then an "early 2019" launch rumor surfaced, hinting more and more towards MWC, which is pretty much Nokia's (and HMD's) home turf.
Now a new report from Russia claims that the penta-lens Nokia 9 PureView might be announced at the end of January. We can't be certain of the report's veracity, but if the information is true, HMD will probably hold a special event that will skip both CES and MWC. "Many surprises" are expected at said event, according to the report, which is based off of information from "foreign sources".
According to previous rumors, the penta-lens Nokia 9 PureView is expected to feature a 5.9-inch screen with 1440×2960 resolution. The Snapdragon 845 SoC could be at its core, helped by 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage is where those five cameras will save photos to. Little to nothing is known about those cameras, but the selfie shooter is expected to be a 12MP unit, and the battery will rated at 4,150mAh according to hear-say.


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Their child died to make him richer
Start of the story about child of Amazon employee is here.
Seattle weather gives up. Spring came and I can stay all the day because there is no cold anymore.
Starting at earlier morning. City is waking up. Looking forward to see more people at lunch time.
I have a business idea: to ask $1 from every guy who makes photo of my banner at the street. No kitting, in 1 month I could become a millionaire.
Now I know the goal of Blue Origin. We want to leave our planet to our children. Jeff Bezos doesn't care about our children. He doesn't care about the planet. He wants to build Blue Origin rocket and fly away to Mars. The question is why Jeff Bezos would want to fly to Mars? The answer is simple. Just because to many people don't like him at the Earth.
It is not easy to say, but I am an idiot. During the whole month, I grabbed heavy metal tripod and straight bars to make installation of the banner. Instead I could just tie it at the tree on the street with a rope. Sometimes obvious ways are not visible from the small distance. In the same way obvious fact "the life is not worth to get rid of it making Jeff Bezos richer" is not visible to many Amazon employees while they work.
Do you know the real reason why Amazon does not react to such horrible stories when children die? Surprise surprise! It is written in Amazon policy. Say you complain to HR about crime at Amazon. The first reaction of HR to your complaint is: Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit. Leaders are obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when they disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting. Leaders have conviction and are tenacious. They do not compromise for the sake of social cohesion.
I believe even Adolf Hitler would react to such complaint even if child would be Jewish.
Today I last half a working day there (4 hours or more). I believe these hours compensate my missed days in the beginning of the week. Respect to Amazon security today: unlike in NY, they didn't prohibit me to use restroom of Starbucks and grab coffee there. Btw Starbucks doesn't belong to Amazon yet. Otherwise, I could not sustain more than 1 hour protesting without coffee. Seattle is a hometown of Starbucks and hometown of American coffee. Maybe that's why it is illegal in Seattle to prevent people from entering Starbucks? Anyway, not paid for advertising, I declare under penalty of perjury: Starbucks coffee is the best. And their restrooms are the best also.


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This large beach side residential site, in the heart of the Hibiscus Coast near Southbroom, will be sold by auction on 5 July. The sale is by way of a bank instruction. The area is a popular tourist destination amongst holiday makers from Durban and Johannesburg as well as having a large retired community. Attractions in the area include Southbroom Golf Club, San Lameer and the Wild Coast Sun Casino which is a short drive South. A house built on this property would have spectacular views over the Indian Ocean and swimming & fishing beaches within walking distance.
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text: Just how did the Jewish and Christian Bibles come together? Why were some ancient texts excluded? Or included and later rejected? What were the criteria? This volume deals with a significant issue in light of the many and significant discoveries of ancient sacred or religious texts that were not included in the Jewish or Christian Bibles. Because of the focus in the news media in recent years on those "extra-canonical" books that have come to light in the last century - and even more recently, there is need for clarification of the processes involved in the formation of the Jewish and Christian Bibles. Why were some books included and others excluded? Why were some included initially and subsequently rejected? Was there a church cover-up as some in the media have suggested? As a result of all of this and more, considerable attention is now focused on the use and function of the so-called non-canonical religious texts that are not now a part of the Bibles of various religious communities. Why did the Bible come together? What criteria were used in making decisions about inclusion and exclusion?The proposed volume addresses these questions and others that are critical to a careful understanding of the Jewish and Christian Bibles. The methodology employed in the writing of this book is described below. It is important to take this discussion outside of the scholars' guild and into the hands of the laity, especially those educated college graduates and undergraduates whose interest in this subject has grown over the past twenty or more years. Currently there are no useful volumes on this subject that is geared to them. Scholars continue to talk past them and all too often only to each other about these matters. This volume is designed to fill this void and make the topic more clear for those without the technical academic skills to explore these matters in the ancient languages. "Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering.Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.


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Hoarding has received a lot of attention recently, what with TV shows dedicated to taking an inside look at the lives of people that are seemingly incapable of throwing things away.
While we tend to view the condition as unhygienic, it rarely seems dangerous – just groups of people surrounded by gigantic stacks of newspapers, pizza boxes, and happy meal toys. Sadly, that is not always the case.
In Texas on Monday, a woman was discovered with 49 dogs in her possession – some as young as two months old. When the rescuers fromTexas Humane Heroes showed up, they were revolted by the squalid conditions these dogs were kept in – one dog even needed to be placed on an IV right on the spot.
How does someone end up with 49 dogs?
The old-fashioned way.
What likely started out as a modest family of dogs eventually spiraled into litter upon litter of mewling puppies thanks to the owner's inability to prevent her dogs from breeding. Thanks to this rapid influx of dogs, their owner ended up being incapable of providing these dogs with the care and attention they need.
At the time of the Humane Society's intervention, nearly all the dogs present were riddled with fleas and ticks, unvaccinated, sick, and "anatomically unchanged" – all things the Texas Humane Heroes now have to tackle. And with 49 dogs now added to their roster, things are starting to get a little tight over at Texas Humane Heroes.
Want to Help Out?
While the dogs are still not quite ready for adoption, the shelter plans on using social media to alert the masses when these dogs are cleaned up and prepped for their forever homes. Until that time, no-kill non-profit shelters like this are only able to handle large jobs, such as taking on 49 new dogs, with help from people like you. Whether it be a donation of time or money, anything you can do to lighten their load is greatly appreciated. For more information, check out their site at texashumaneheroes.org.


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U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions' 32nd Congressional District seat is one the Democratic Party hopes to flip in November, and it's not alone. A pro-marijuana political action committee also wants Sessions out of his seat.
Sessions possesses a considerable amount of power in the House as an 11-term representative and the chairman of the House Committee on Rules, which sets the rules and original jurisdiction on legislative measures and can "do virtually anything during the course of consideration of a measure," according to the committee's website.
Sessions has used his position to take a hard stance against marijuana reform legislation. Sessions' most recent move as committee chairman blocked reform amendments that would allow cannabis businesses operating in legal states to access banks and file business expense tax deductions. He's also sponsored and co-sponsored several bills expressing his hard line on the subject, including the self-explanatory No Welfare for Weed Act of 2015. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws gives Sessions an "F" rating.
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Teaching our Students the Fundamentals of Curling!
Posted on October 19th, 2018
Today we had a special guest in our school, Mike from Rocks and Rings was here to teach our students the fundamentals of Curling.
Thank you Parent council for the donation of the equipment for our students to have to use, also Thank you to the Fox Creek Municipal Library for bringing Mike in!
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