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Do different dog breeds or even wolves really have different olfactory capacities?
A Test of Canine Olfactory Capacity: Comparing Various Dog Breeds and Wolves in a Natural Detection Task
Many dog breeds are bred specifically for increased performance in scent-based tasks. Whether dogs bred for this purpose have higher olfactory capacities than other dogs, or even wolves with whom they share a common ancestor, has not yet been studied. Indeed, there is no standard test for assessing canine olfactory ability. A study published in May 2016 aimed to create a simple procedure that requires no pre-training and to use it to measure differences in olfactory capacity across four groups of canines: (1) dog breeds that have been selected for their scenting ability; (2) dog breeds that have been bred for other purposes; (3) dog breeds with exaggerated short-nosed features; and (4) hand-reared grey wolves. The procedure involved baiting a container with raw turkey meat and placing it under one of four identical ceramic pots. Subjects were led along the row of pots and were tasked with determining by olfaction alone which of them contained the bait. There were five levels of increasing difficulty determined by the number of holes on the container's lid.
The test setup is shown in the below video examples:
- Video. Examples of indications in the wolf sample. (MP4)
- Video. Examples of indications in the dog sample. (MP4)
Scenting dog breeds perform better then others
The results of this study show that breeds that had been originally specifically selected for scent work do in fact demonstrate a higher olfactory acuity than breeds that had not been selected for such work. Not only were they more successful than the other groups, but they were also the only dog group to perform above chance at the most difficult level. These results suggest that, although modern day dog ownership tends to focus more on suitability for companionship or morphological characteristics, rather than the original function for which the breed was selected, scenting breeds have nevertheless retained the abilities for which they were originally bred.
Short noses have a detrimental effect on olfaction
The findings also support the assumptions that breeding for short noses has had a detrimental effect on olfaction; causing short-nosed breeds to have the worst performances out of the breed groups we measured.
Natural detection tasks are more reliable than tests that require pre-training
While the Natural Detection Task in this study requires no training and relies on the animal's inherent motivation to find the target (which is in itself the reward), there are studies with different results that required extensive training across multiple days to train the dogs to signal for a biologically irrelevant odor (mineral oil) and then receive a reward. This suggests that performance on such an odor discrimination task is dependent not only on olfactory ability, but also on trainability and motivation.
In conclusion, the major advantage of natural detection tasks as tests for the olfactory capacities is the speed of testing, allowing for the rapid screening of relative olfactory function in groups of dogs. The Natural Detection Task is a simple and practical method for comparing canine olfactory abilities both on the group level and on the individual level without any pre-training.
Cited from Polgár Z, Kinnunen M, Újváry D, Miklósi Á, Gácsi M (2016) A Test of Canine Olfactory Capacity: Comparing Various Dog Breeds and Wolves in a Natural Detection Task. PLoS ONE 11(5): e0154087. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0154087
Copyright: © 2016 Polgár et al. The study is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
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(Foto: The test setup – CC BY 4.0)
(Foto: The test results – CC BY 4.0)


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This upscale spot is located right in the mix of Main Street in the historic building which houses The Rice Lofts, formerly the Rice Hotel. The menu includes a wide variety of favorites and combined with live music every night of the week, Sambuca is the ultimate supper club. The plush interior and elegant design make for an amazing location to enjoy your favorite drink inside, or to hang outside on the patio with the locals!
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Smoke and Mirrors: An Interview with Mamie Pound
I love how "Dream Barbie" walks a deft line between critique and empathy for its main character. On the surface, it's peppered with political tension, but we can see the real conflict is gendered—the violence underneath masculinity and maleness. Given that, the central object of the doll becomes this complex vehicle that both emasculates the … Continue reading Smoke and Mirrors: An Interview with Mamie Pound
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Reptilian Psyche wrote:The_Fox wrote:*walks out with very red ears, blushing rather furiously**quiet cough* For anyone who wanted to know. I've confirmed it, my sexual orientation I mean. I am most definately bisexual.
The Fox - Kinsey falls between 2.52 and 3.33 depending on many factors. The mystery is solved.
*Grins, and pulls Fox close.* Aye, I think we both just confirmed that I think. Hee, and quite the road to discovery it was! *Snuggles close to Fox and nuzzles his neck with a smile.*
Awww, that's so cute and romantic *sniffles with his kleenex*
hampster- whose bisexuality is confirmed more by equal opportunity striking out than any nookie he's gotten lately.


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Road to Residency
Here is a manual I stumbled across which lays out the exact details for navigating through the Road to Residency application process.
This is for allopathic or osteopathic residents. It is a pdf so save it on your hard drive for easy reference:
I also stumbled upon an independent website which lays out the process in a simpler manner. This is a valuable site. : http://theroadtoresidency.com/


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Our bedrooms and bathroom
We have a large double bedroom with a large en-suite bathroom, this has a bath and separate shower. Coffee and tea facilities are supplied in each room. There is a television and dvd player in the large double bedroom. We have wi-fi throughout the house. This bedroom can easily take a single bed for those families with a young child that may prefer to be in the same bedroom as Mum and Dad. The surcharge for this is £30.00 extra for the night.
We have added two rooms at the top of the house. There is a door separating these bedrooms and you walk through one room (which can take 2 single beds) to the other (with 1 single bed). so, you need to be friends or family and if someone books one of these rooms I do not let out the adjoining room.
Please note that the single blue room has a large shower room opposite it. This is a "shared" bathroom, but Vicki and Simon (owners!) do not use the shower when the guests are in. This shower room is not used by other guests. So whoever books any of the top rooms or the blue room first, then the other rooms will become unavailable (because I do not have guests from separate bookings sharing a bathroom).
However, it is a perfect set up for a family or a group of friends who know each other.
We operate a no smoking policy.
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:XPLR) is expanding the pricing and performance options for its highly-demanded XSLATE R12 rugged tablet PC platform in order to accommodate customers' evolving mobile computing requirements, even within their fixed budget parameters. Customers will now be able to order the exceptionally powerful XSLATE R12 in two new Intel® 7th generation Kaby Lake CPU configurations: The Celeron®-powered tablet PC starts at $2299 (base MSRP), while the Intel Core™ i7 vPro™ version will start at $3299.
"Xplore rugged tablets are capable of effecting significant workforce productivity gains without disrupting a company's business processes or IT efficiency," noted John Graff, vice president of marketing at Xplore. "The XSLATE R12, in particular, is one of the most sought-after rugged tablet PCs in the global market right now due to its unrivaled computing flexibility, broad IT system interoperability and reputation for exceeding industry performance standards. As such, we want to ensure that every customer has the ability to take advantage of its unmatchable benefits. By making the XSLATE R12 available in an even greater range of cost and performance options, we are able to deliver a best-in-class mobility solution that fits any customer's needs."
Both of the new Celeron and Core i7 vPro XSLATE R12 rugged tablet models are available in multiple configurations, and serve as laptop and desktop replacements if desired. The XSLATE R12 tablet has a unique magnetically-attached, Companion Keyboard, which can stow and recharge while docked or while on the go, as well as touch and pen data input tools. The 800 Nit View Anywhere™ screen is protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass, and remains the best outdoor-viewable display in its class. The XSLATE R12 can also be custom-configured with several connectivity options to ensure workers maintain data accessibility no matter where they're working or the intensity of on-the-job demands. These include the SlateMate module, featuring a barcode scanner and HF RFID reader, an RJ45 + True Serial Port dongle, as well as pass-through antenna capabilities for WWAN, WLAN, and GPS in both the tablet and Secure Mobile Dock.
"No one sits still anymore at work," Graff continued. "The XSLATE R12 was specifically designed to eliminate downtime, minimize security risks and improve both data and device manageability for the millions-strong global mobile workforce. It's the no-compromise, and complete, mobile office solution that today's public safety, utility, construction, manufacturing and insurance professionals need to stay productive whether they're multi-tasking or transitioning between multiple job sites."
Customers who choose to upgrade to the Intel Core i7 vPro processor will also benefit from increased security and mobile device management tools. The added Intel® Authenticate solution builds upon Xplore's standard multi-authentication and biometric tools to capture, encrypt, match, and store user data in the rugged tablet. The built-in Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) also provides IT with easy remote maintenance and wireless device management, plus secure drive wiping, to simplify PC lifecycle transitions.
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About Xplore TechnologiesXplore is The Rugged Tablet Authority™, exclusively manufacturing powerful, long-lasting, and customer-defined rugged tablet PCs since 1996. Today, Xplore offers the broadest portfolio of genuinely rugged tablets – and the most complete lineup of rugged tablet accessories – on Earth. Its mobility solutions are purpose-built for the energy, utilities, telecommunications, military and defense, manufacturing, distribution, public safety, healthcare, government, and field service sectors. The company's award-winning military-grade computers are also among the most powerful and longest lasting in their class, built to withstand nearly any hazardous condition or environmental extreme for years without fail. Visit www.xploretech.com for more information on how Xplore and its global channel partners engineer complete mobility solutions to meet specialized workflow demands. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Sunday, April 15
I get it.
National Day of Reason is a counter-movement to the rather silly if you ask me "National Day of Prayer" that Congress and the White House use to suck up to the constituency that is comforted by such nonsense. If you pray daily this kind of political fellating makes little difference, and if you don't, the National Day of Prayer "reminder" is jingoism, pure and simple.
The Reason movement seems much more geared toward atheists and humanists than the First Freedom First umbrella, which I think is trying really hard (and at least sometimes succeeding) to get all of us, believers or not, working together in favor of First Amendment rights. That's no biggie, God knows (oops, sorry) that there are plenty of believer-only tents out there, which, of course, is part of the problem.
It's hilarious that The National Day of Reason people asked George W. Bush to proclaim a day of reason in 2003, and apparently haven't asked him since.
Yeah, I woulda given up, too.
Related News: I'm putting final (at least for this year) stuff up this afternoon at the Blog Against Theocracy website. If you contributed a post to BAT, and your blog has NO link at the site, please email me at bluegalsblog AT gmail DOT com. I didn't have time to link each blogger more than once.
This afternoon there will be a badge at the site that you can use at your own blog to show that you participated, as well as ways you can keep helping the cause of separation of church and state. I can't tell you how impressive you bloggers are. I've read almost every post, and there is so much intelligence... Thank you.
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It seems kind of funny, and sad, to need a special day set aside for reason. Kind of like having a National Day of Breathing, or a National Day of Not Whacking Yourself on the Head with a Mallet.ReplyDelete
If human beings were inherently reasonable people, then there'd be no need for such commemoration.ReplyDelete
Reason is something we all believe we possess but tend to lose when we get swept away in a herd mentality of accusations and counter-charges.
You can insert whatever example comes to mind starting from the beginning of when human crawled out of the slime until now.
Well..I've already got me post up for the Blog Against Theocracy - BUT as both a National Day of Reason post (and something I've been meaning to get to about Social/Political development) and as a follow-up to the Markos flap give this one a read through.ReplyDelete
And tell me what ya think! :-)
Did the badge and the linky to the BAT site.ReplyDelete
As for the other thing, nuh-uh. The "reason" folks won't really want a delusional religionist such as me participating, I'm sure. As dopey as the "National Day of Prayer" is (and it ISN'T about prayer: it's about Dominionism), this is maybe as bad.
I really look forward to hearing what you have to say. I do moderate comments, but non-spam comments will take less than 24 hours to appear... Thanks!


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Introduction to Micro-CHP Systems
Introduction to Micro-CHP Systems
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By Dale Yelnich
The newest tech HVAC system, if it can be classified as that, is called a Micro-CHP combined heat and power system, which in the industry is known as cogeneration. It is a unique idea that has been used for years in commercial industry applications, but the newest models, featuring cutting edge technology, have downsized the large industrial units into the "micro" units that are adapted to use for residential applications. The hyphenated CHP designation simply means "C"ogeneration, "H"eat and "P"ower, or CHP for short.
A micro-CHP is simply a small heat engine that provides both electrical power and heat at the same time. It does this by use of a fuel powered electrical generator, and the resulting heat, gained from the internal combustion of the fuel, is bled off and used as a heat source. This type of heat engine essentially kills two birds with one stone. As the fuel burns to turn the generator, which supplies electricity, water captures the waste heat from the combustion process. The heated water is piped into a residential building, much as in any regular hydronic heating system. That's where the term cogeneration comes from; both of these technologies are linked and used together cooperatively.
On the face of it, this is an incredibly efficient means of using electricity while capturing the high temperatures of a combustion engine. Regular industrial heat engines are never more than 60-percent efficient, and many types fall into the 30 and 40-percent efficiency range. A micro-CHP heat system, on the other hand, can achieve efficiency ratings of around 90-percent. That type of efficiency is some serious mojo, right there.
The concept is actually fairly simple, but making it into a residential heating system has been a problem. For example, although it is classified as a heating system, it is really an electrical generator that gives off heat as a byproduct. So every time you turn on your thermostat and call for heat, the internal combustion engine comes on to power the generator. Because the generator always needs to comes on when you call for heat, you are going to have more electricity being generated than what you can use.
If you think about it, you can understand why this technology is extremely useful in a business setting. Commercial buildings, like factories, manufacturing plants and even large office buildings, will always be able to use the energy generated from an electrical generator. They are so electrically intensive that there won't be any excess electricity, no matter how often or long the generator is run to produce the heat needed to keep the building warm.
But it doesn't work that way in a residential setting. If you need heat only a few times per day, as soon as the generator comes on, you'll get a massive dose of electricity running through your lines for as long as you call for heat. Then just as suddenly, when the correct temperature is reached, the generator will shut down and so will its electrical production. In essence, you'll never really be able to run a home on these spikes of electricity, so you must always be hooked into the grid as your primary source of power. And that's where the overall high efficiency of the system comes to play.
By being hooked into the grid, you can resell your excess electricity through "net metering" to your local electrical company. Your electric bill will be greatly reduced, your home will be heated, and the only thing you'll have to worry about is the fuel to power the system. And with that, it's all beginning to make sense.
But what about the fuel to use? The reality is that the fuel is going to be your largest expense to power the cogeneration system, but once again, modern technology comes to the fore.
The most common way to power the generator is by burning natural gas. Natural gas is abundant, it is relatively inexpensive, it burns clean and many residential households already have gas piping available for use. For most residential applications, in the foreseeable future, natural gas will be the fuel of choice.
But modifications are already taking place within the micro-CHP industry that will allow an array of different fuels to be burned. Alternate fuels like vegetable oil, diesel and even hydrogen powered units are being tested for their viability and consumer appeal. Although none of these cogeneration systems are available to the public yet, the buzz of being able to use a virtually unlimited fuel type like hydrogen for electrical and heat generation, is well on its way to being a practical fuel source.
The final link in this equation is the internal combustion power plant that generates both the heat and the power. Both reciprocating and gas turbine internal combustion engines have been used successfully, with the gas turbine models being the most efficient. Unlike reciprocating engines, which give off heat through both the exhaust and the cooling system, most of the waste heat from a gas turbine engine is in the exhaust, and using exhaust gas is the most effective way to heat the water in a cogeneration system.
External combustion engines, like a Stirling engine or steam engines, are also being adapted for use in micro-CHP applications, and such technologies as a combined heat and power solar unit, called CHAPS, are photovoltaic panels that produce both heat and electricity at the same time.
It is safe to say that although micro-CHP technology is an extremely efficient way to generate heat and electricity, the initial start-up cost, with installation, will be prohibitive for most residential applications. Right now, this technology works best for large residences that are difficult to heat, or applications where almost constant heated water is needed, like say to heat up a swimming pool or outbuildings.
But as prices come down and the technology becomes perfected, the new wave of micro-CHP HVAC systems may soon be the "furnace" of choice for all of your heating, electrical and energy saving needs.


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Happy early Mother's Day! If you haven't realized, Mother's Day is this Sunday (and if you haven't realized yet, you probably need this info the most!). There are a lot of ways to celebrate and make your mama feel special. If you need some inspiration, here are some cool ideas and happenings around San Diego.
- Mama's Day 2014 at Hyatt Regency La Jolla (Friday)
- Mother and Daughter Tea at Westgate Hotel (Friday and Saturday)
- San Diego Padres (Home all weekend against the Marlins)
- Chocolate Festival 2014 at San Diego Botanic Garden (Saturday)
- Waterfront Park Grand Opening Celebration (this looks so cool on Saturday!)
- San Diego Zoo Garden Festival (Saturday and Sunday)
- Mother's Day Art and Garden Tour (Saturday and Sunday)
- Spring Arts and Crafts Fair at Bernardo Winery (Saturday and Sunday)
- Mother's Day Brunches. Many of major restaurants and hotels have a special brunch on Sunday. Check and see if your top choice has one! Our favorite: Sipz Mother's Day Brunch.
- Mother's Day 5K on Sunday
- Mother's Day with Shamu (Sunday)
- Mother's Day at Seaport Village (some specials for mom)
- Mother's Day Flagship Cruise (Sunday)
- The Flower Fields in Carlsbad (last day of the season is Sunday)
- Hornblower Mother's Day Cruises (Sunday)
What are you doing for Mother's Day?


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More info on The 50 Day Movie Challenge here and here.
Bret Easton Ellis' books have had mixed results when transferred to the world of cinema. The Informers, for example was a very forgettable film. And while I haven't seen Lunar Park yet, according to most accounts it's quite terrible. But you also have American Psycho, by far the most well-known of the lot. It's a fine film with a star-making turn by Christian Bale in the lead, even if it pales in comparison to the brilliant novel. The real gem of Ellis adaptations is 2002's The Rules of Attraction, however. Directed by Roger Avary, it takes great liberties with the novel's tone and turns it into something superficially (that's the keyword right there) resembling a normal college comedy, only much darker and scathing. It's a highly enjoyable film, and one I'd urge anyone to check out. Underseen and underrated.
It's also Ellis' own favorite among the adaptations of his books, which is the reason why Roger Avary was originally set to direct the movie version of another Ellis novel called Glamorama. Sadly, this never materialized. It's a shame, because it's right up there with American Psycho as my favorite Ellis novel. A nasty but funny satire of the celebrity-obsession that was culture in the 1990s (and onwards), it follows male model Victor as he tries to get by in his career and personal life. The story eventually turns into something different and quite surreal, the details of which I shouldn't spoil here. Glamorama is among the sharpest writing Ellis has produced, and I'd bet anything that Avary would have been able to turn it into something special as a movie. Ellis himself seems pessimistic about it ever being made. I hope he's wrong.
Obviously there's no videos to post of an unmade movie, so have a Rules of Attraction clip instead. At least it'll let me include the lovely Shannyn Sossamon somehow in this 50 Day Movie Challenge.


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If you want to carry large amount of data with you and feel that existing thumb drives don't have that much space, then you can get yourself a Buslink USB 2.0 Flash Drive PRO 2 Series which can hold a mammoth 64GB. Buslink USB 2.0 Flash Drive PRO 2 Series also boasts of 20MB/s read and 15MB/s write speeds that means it would take around 54 minutes to read the entire 64GB of data and 72 minutes to fill up the entire drive. The drive retails around for USD $5,740 (INR 2,64,040)
Specifications of a Buslink USB 2.0 Flash Drive PRO 2 Series:
- High performance 20/ 15 M/Sec read/write
- Password protection option
- Small and lightweight design for easy portability
- Compliant with USB Hi-Speed standard with up to 480Mbits/sec data rate, 40 times faster than USB 1.1
- Supports up to 128 devices on the USB bus
- Easy Mac and Windows plug and play, supports hot plugging and dynamic reconfiguration
- USB Mass Storage Device class compatible
- Write protect switch to prevent accidental erasure
- Bus-powered, no external power needed
- Low power consumption in active and suspend mode
- Support Advanced Power Management functions
- Solid State Flash memory with 10 years (typical) data retention
- Durable, shock resistant, longer life for your data
- NAND Flash Solid State memory
- Insertion endurance: 5000 cycles (Min)
- Data retention: 10 years (typical).
My View:
For this price I would rather buy a USB powered pocket hard drive which can hold much more data and will have much higher data transfer speeds.
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Bayer's Monsanto liable for health problems of French farmer over weedkiller
Farmer Paul Francois, who says he suffered neurological problems after accidentally inhaling the Lasso weedkiller in 2004, accused Monsanto of not providing adequate safety warnings.
Texas woman beats the odds, gives birth to sextuplets
Thelma Chiaka delivered two sets of twin boys and one set of twin girls.
Pfizer to stop manufacturing in its Chennai and Aurangabad facilities
The company however said that the exact timing of the exit of the sites is yet to be determined.
Takeda gets Japan's approval for $62 billion Shire purchase
The deal, which will be the largest overseas purchase by a Japanese company, has already received unconditional clearance from regulators in the United States, Brazil and China.
Healthcare workers top earners in US, says study
The report gathered salary data from millions of employees, examined job titles that received a minimum of 100 salary reports over the past year, and used algorithms to estimate the median annual base pay.
One addiction to wean you off another? Jury still out on e-cigarettes
Today vape shop owners sell up to three a day. Kumar continued, "Today, we also have a wide array of e-cigarettes, including JUUL — a premium product called the 'i-phone of e-cigarettes' — and an even larger variety of flavours."
Healthineers' global supply network to cushion trade tariff hit
The United States imposed tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese imports, including medical imaging equipment, in early July and U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on an additional $500 billion of imports.
NanoCarrier signs exclusive agreement for global study on new approach of using NC-6004 to treat head and neck cancer
This clinical approach will be developed at a global level in regions including United States, Europe and Asian countries(excluding Japan) for head and neck cancer patients building upon the basic agreement dated May 15, 2018
Trade deficit with India decreased in 2017; concerned over trade barriers: US
US goods exports to India were USD 25.7 billion, up 18.7 per cent (USD 4.0 billion) from the previous year.
48% dip in Indian doctors who went overseas in 2017
In what must come as good news to a stretched healthcare system, the number of doctors going abroad dipped by 48% in 2017 compared to the previous year and 51% over 2015.
Stem cell transplant offers hope for scleroderma patients
A stem cell transplant works better than medicine to extend the lives of people with scleroderma, an autoimmune disease in which the skin hardens and organs break down, researchers said Wednesday.
Jubilant Life Sciences looks to buy specialty pharma business in US
The potential acquisition will be subject to due diligence, satisfactory agreements, etc and final approval of Jubilant Life Sciences.
Lupin gets USFDA nod for pitavastatin
The firm has received tentative approval from United States Food and Drug Administration to market its Pitavastatin tablets in the strength of 1mg, 2 mg and 4 mg
Drug applications based on Semler's data unacceptable: USFDA
The letter informs the sponsor that it must repeat the bioequivalence/bioavailability studies using an entity other than Semler at an acceptable alternate study site.
Alembic Pharma gets 4 USFDA observations for Panelav plant
Drug firm Alembic Pharmaceuticals today said it has received four observations from the US health regulator after the inspection of Panelav facility.
PIO doctor saves toddler's life on plane
A quick-thinking Indian-origin doctor in the US saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered an asthma attack onboard a transatlantic flight by creating a makeshift inhaler out of a cup and a bottle.
Fake pharmacist held with drugs worth 50L
A "self-taught" pharmacist was arrested with a stock of fake drugs worth Rs 50 lakh, including viagra and anti-depressants, to be sold to customers in the US and Europe by packing them into strips of popular brands owned by renowned pharmaceutical companies. The accused would also mix highly addictive concoctions with the medicines to retain his customer base. Police suspect a bigger racket behind the trade.
A look at strategies adopted by other countries to combat dengue
WHO, together with national and Cambodia authorities, is testing a long-lasting insecticide treated netting cover for household water storage containers
At 13 billion pills in a year, India tops in antibiotics use globally
India is the world's antibiotic-popping capital, recording the highest number of such pills consumed annually — 13 billion against 10 billion in China and 7 billion in the US.
Medical devices firm Medtronic to provide relief to US patients
The company plans to offer high priced devices like stents, heart valves and pacemakers on monthly instalments to low-income, underserved patients in the US.


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Triton Industries
Job Type: Audio/Visual, Communications, Power
Client Type: Commercial
Located in Lansing MI, Triton Industries has been producing the Manitou Pontoon Boat line for 30 years. The company decided to relocate into a new 160,000 square foot facility to increase its boat production by almost 2,000 boats per year.
Parkway was contracted by the owner of Triton to provide complete electrical services after learning of previous successful projects between Parkway and the project's electrical engineer in 2011.
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I became the first junior from Southern England to win an English Junior Billiards Championship.
Lost twice in the final of the English Under 19 Championship .
I went on to lead England Juniors to a victory away to Ireland as captain.
I made my first competitive match 200+ break against Phil Welham at the age of 17Â Â (apparently becoming the third person to achieve that behind Mike Russel and Chris Shutt), the break was 224.
My highest snooker break is 143 (a few times) and I'm currently the Norwich Open Snooker Champion.
I'm returning to Billiards through some kind words from people who supported me as a junior and I've now got the fire in my belly to achieve maybe what I might have done had I stuck with it from junior level.
Let the practice commence!! I live with my beautiful girlfriend Key who is also a major part in my encouragement back to Billiards.
I won a number of local tournaments as a junior including the Eastern Counties Championship and Norfolk titles .
I've also been Norwich Open Billiards Champion on more than one occasion. Phil Welham was a major part of my junior success alongside family support so I owe a lot to him for realising early on my potential. Thanks for the encouragement Phil.
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Set in the 1800s, Ruth's Redemption, is an unusual depiction of the lives of slaves and free blacks in pre-Civil War America. Bo, was educated while a slave. He was given his freedom and now owns a farm buying slaves for the sole purpose of giving them their freedom. Bo is also a man of God and widower whose life is destined to change when he meets the proud and hard-hearted slave girl, Ruth.
Ruth has known nothing but servitude and brutality since being separated from her mother at age thirteen. Purchased and sold primarily for breeding, her heart is filled with resentment and bitterness. Ruth wants no part of Bo's Godly devotion. Yet Bo is unlike any man she's known and her experiences with him will leave her forever changed.
A gripping slave era novel, Ruth's Redemption is a story of love, forgiveness, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the Nat Turner Rebellion in Tidewater, Virginia, this novel shines the light of God's unconditional love in the darkness of a culture's cruel socially accepted inhumanity.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Publish date: January, 2012
Page Count: 304
Dimensions: 5.25 x 8.25
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 304
Dimensions: 5.25 x 8.25
Format: Paperback
Where to purchase: Amazon, Barnes&Noble, Kobo
MARLENE BANKS resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along with being a prolific writer she has an associate degree in Theology from Rhema Bible Institute in Keysville, VA and is currently studying to initiate a Christian counseling ministry. Marlene is a member of Bethel Deliverance International Church in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. Her work resume includes thirty plus years in nursing and over eight years in business as a coordinator and administrative assistant. She considers her writing a means of evangelizing and relating Christian principles through fiction. It is also Marlene's goal to bridge the gap between faith-based and secular literature.
My Thoughts
A ex-slave Bodine Peace was given his freedom by his owner along with a large parcel of land to farm. He did not flaunt his freedom in fact after his farm became profitable he would go to the slave sales and purchase slaves in order to turn around and give them their freedom. Some moved on but some stayed to become share cropper on Bo's land. They had become a respected community of freed slaves.
Ruth was being put on the slave auction block stripped down for all to see. When a buyer decided to check out the merchandise Ruth was told to open her mouth so the buyer could examine her teeth. She boldly refused to open her mouth and the more they tried to physically force open her mouth she fought that much harder then bit down on the auctioneer's hand. This gained her a hit up side her head and a promise to be hauled off to be punished with a whip. No one would even consider bidding on her after the way she just acted. At this time Bodine Peace raised his voice and said he would buy her and he did buy for a very high price. He could have bought several slaves there freedom for what he ended up paying for her. But he could not bear to see this beautiful creature of God being abused anymore than she already had been.
When he gets back to his farm he has Naomi clean her up and care for her injuries. He could not believe the feeling he was having for this woman. His wife died several years ago during childbirth and Naomi was his wife's mother. She was like his own mother. He speaks with Naomi and tells her to find another woman Ruth can stay with because it would not be respectable for her to stay in his house.
As Ruth healed physically it was apparent she was not healing mentally or spiritually no matter how kind Naomi and Bo were to her and her needs. As hard as they tried to convince her she would have a good home staying with a freed slave by the name of Mae, but Ruth would become fearful and beg to stay in Bo's house because it felt like it was her home. Ruth thought that Bo was the most kind-hearted and generous man she had ever met.After many talks with Naomi, Ruth revealed bits and pieces about her life. She was what they called a Breeder, a female slave which main purpose was to produce children and she had been abused beyond imagination since she was twelve years old.
Bo tried to keep the woman out of his head but the temptation of this beautiful woman living in the same house to him was unbearable for his soul. Why had God brought this woman into his life? Could she be the answer to his loneliness? Is it God's will to take her as his wife? She admits to not wanting to know his God because of the life she was forced to live without help from his God. Can God break through her pride and hardened heart and reveal to her the love He has for her. She can't see how God will ever free the slaves from their bondage, but Bo has great faith in the Lord our God that He will one day free His children from slavery because he had sent His Son to free mankind from sin.
The story is told from the view of freed slave and many that were not free. It shows how strong their faith and belief was in God and His will. They faith that He would give them freedom as He did for the Hebrews who were finally freed.
The author included the historical figure and event of Nat Turner and the Rebellion in Tidewater, Virginia. An uprising of slaves against the white plantation owners which killed many on both sides. The story gave me another look and lesson into history that I will gladly pass on to my children and grandchildren.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from MPNewsroom/ Moody Publisher for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. This review is my honest opinion.
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Emma + James.
Having known the Herons for my entire life it was an absolute honour to be asked to document Emma and James's big day on the farm that I spent lots of my childhood at. The day started off with a breakfast for the family and bridal party. Then Emma and James separated to different ends of the house to get ready. Looking at the forecast and seeing a 70% chance of rain jarred with the cloudless sky in the morning, which remained that way until about 3:20 pm- when you could see ominous thunderclouds rolling in overhead. The ceremony was originally scheduled for 4 pm, luckily guests were asked to arrive at 3:30 pm so the decision was made to bring it forward. It was short and sweet and completed just in the nick of time before the rain hit! The bad weather didn't dampen any spirits on the dancefloor afterwards.
Thanks to the Herons and Duffs for having me- it really was a blast.
Thanks to Nura for 2nd shooting and working with the pesky groomsmen- I think they had a bit of fun.


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The information you give to Gemline is used to provide you with personalized content and to continually improve the convenience and functionality of this Site for our customers.
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Australia is the perfect place for holidaymakers and backpackers to spend Christmas…it's got the usual festive traditions like Christmas trees, carols and present but the best thing about this season in Oz is the weather! It's warm, sunny, the sand is golden and the sea doesn't contain icebergs. The biggest question you need to be asking yourself is how you should spend your Christmas in Australia?
Christmas Eve – Carols By Candlelight, Melbourne
Start your Christmas in Oz with the local tradition Carols by Candlelight (originated in Australia and impressively dates back to 19th century!). Melbourne's Carols by Candlelight is held every Christmas Eve at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne's Kings Domain Gardens.
This top event is a spectacular mix of entertainment and carols, accompanied with a mind blowing spectacle of thousands of candles lighting up the sky on eve of Christmas. It's the perfect way for young and old to start the festive celebrations in Australia.
Christmas Day – BBQ on Bondi Beach, Sydney
Christmas Day is a time for getting merry, over indulging and having fun (and playing like a child with your new presents!) Forget your roast turkey dinner, Christmas pudding and glass of sherry though…the only way to do it is the Aussie way. Instead crack open the champagne and head for some sun and surf at Sydney's Bondi Beach for a day to remember. Here the locals, holidaymakers, backpackers and expats rejoice in the sunshine, with a BBQ or picnic. What a cracker of a way to spend Christmas Day in Oz.
Boxing Day – Cricket Test, Melbourne
Another Aussie tradition and massive sporting event (which is a must for Boxing Day) is the start of the Ashes. Head to Melbourne Cricket Ground and join the other eager (100,000) spectators for a great battle between Australia and England. The Ashes is outstandingly popular worldwide, and this year is no exception as the Aussies play their best bat and balls in an attempt to win back the Ashes from England. Its great fun for young and old, plus there are plenty of events in and around the Melbourne Cricket Ground to keep you entertained.
New Years Eve – Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve Fireworks, Sydney
Of all the places you could be for New Years Eve, Sydney Harbour is home to one of the most spectacular parties in the world (And most watched on TV across the world!) .Think of the breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, mixed with extravagant fireworks, shaken up with a handful (slight underestimation!) of partygoers, creates a cocktail of celebrations!
There are 2 firework displays, one at 9pm for the families then the other as the clock strikes midnight. A top tip to escape the crowds is to take a ferry trip round the harbour and see the fireworks light up the sky all over Sydney.
New Years Day – The Perth Cup, Perth
Put your posh frocks and designer hats on and welcome in the New Year in style. The Perth Cup is Western Australia's leading horse race, held annually on New Year's Day at Ascot Racecourse (accompanied with prize money that'll blow your mind!). It's not only the highlight of Perth's social scene but also a renowned horse riding event with premier Thoroughbred horses. There are general admission tickets, race day packages, marquees, picnic areas…the ideal place to celebrate with friends and family.
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Bethel is built on relationships. Personal links between us and our children, between them and their sponsors, their fans, our donors, and most importantly, links between our vision, and your vision.
If you share our vision, our team can help you become a part of Bethel's success. There are numerous creative ways through which you can share, donate, or advocate. Whether you live in China or you're on the other side of the world, we would love to help get you involved.
Our main need is to raise funds and to cover running costs. What makes Bethel unique are not the classrooms, the farm or the houses, but it is our dedicated and trained staff who are committed to see the kids flourish and grow. They love our kids, and we love them.
Start today by looking for ideas in the links below!
Sponsor a Child
Bethel's child sponsorship program is the best way to have an impact on the lives of the children in our care. Through a monthly or annual donation, you will be matched with a child and receive updates on how they are growing, loving and learning. Sponsorship is $35USD or 300rmb per month. Read more here.
Corporate Social Responsibility
With opportunities for employee engagement, volunteering and donations, Bethel China is a great organisation to choose to partner with for your company projects. We can organise volunteering days at our school, or you can take the kids on an outing for the day. We can provide testimonies from our CSR partners. Read more here.
Bethel China is a great organisation to volunteer with! We especially welcome teachers, therapists, nurses, doctors, eye specialists, fundraisers, web designers, photographers, writers, advocates and administrative assistants. For full-time positions, we ask for a minimum three month commitment. For those living in Beijing, we have weekly projects for volunteers. Read more here.
The best way to find out about Bethel China is to come and visit! We will show you around and introduce the project to you. This is a great way to learn more about our kids, our projects and our approach to care and education for visually impaired children, and you can even volunteer to help on the farm or teach our kids for the day. Read more here.
We have a needs list that is updated each month with items that we need on a regular basis (rice, birthday presents, school equipment, cleaning products, clothes, oil, milk and more!) Gifts can be brought on a visit to Bethel or dropped off at our office in Beijing. Read more here.
Bethel China is not an adoption agency, but we do advocate for children to find families through international adoption. If you are interested in adopting a child with a visual impairment, we would love to help you find out more information. Read more here.
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on April 19th 2016
Genres: Contemporary Romance
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Love—on the rocks....
The last thing Vaughan Hewson expects to find when he returns to his childhood home is a broken hearted bride in his shower, let alone the drama and chaos that come with her.
Lydia Green doesn't know whether to scream or cry in a corner. Discovering the love of your life is having an affair on your wedding day is bad enough. Finding out it's with his best man is another thing all together.
Just when this runaway bride has nowhere left to turn, a handsome stranger offers her a broad, muscular shoulder to cry on. Vaughan is the exact opposite of the picture perfect, respected businessmen she's normally drawn to. This former musician-turned-bartender is rough around the edges and is facing his own crossroads. But Lydia's already tried Mr. Right and discovered he's all wrong--maybe it's time to give Mr. Right Now a chance.
After all, what's wrong with getting dirty?
Dirty is the first book in the Dive Bar series from bestselling author Kylie Scott.
Crista's Review
4 Stars!
After writing my favorite rock band romance series, The Stage Dive series, I was ecstatic that Kylie Scott had ventured into a spinoff series that involves Vaughn, a secondary character from the Stage Dive series. This series will focus its attention on a community of characters that own and/or work at the Dive Bar, an amazing bar that features live entertainment, tasty food, and incredibly attractive bartenders!
Vaughn has come home to sell his deceased parents home. He is weary from all the touring he's done with Stage Dive and is somewhat rocked after the break-up of his band. He comes home to find a woman in a wedding dress having an emotional breakdown in his shower.
Lydia was all set to marry her fiancée when she receives evidence of his infidelity. She is not a weak character and takes the opportunity to "run away" from the life that she thought she wanted.
Reading this book is just pure entertainment!! From the beginning chapter to Lydia and Vaughn's unconventional first meeting to the sweet development of a true friendship and ultimately romantic love, this book doesn't miss a beat.
Kylie Scott has a very keen sense of humor, and it shows in her writing. There are MANY laugh-out-loud moments and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment reading this book.
Even though the relationship between Vaughn and Lydia develops over just a few days, I bought into it 100 percent. There was an understanding and respect for one another that was always present. It was quite honestly refreshing.
If you are looking for a book with high angst, this is not really the book for you. If you are tired of all the drama and serious nature of so many books of late, then this book is the ideal choice. It's fun, sexy, hilarious, and perfectly sets up a host of secondary characters that I am hoping get their own books.
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|All Artists: Ramsey Lewis
Title: Consider the Source
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Grp Records
Release Date: 1/16/1996
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Smooth Jazz, Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
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Consider the Source
Genres: Jazz, Pop
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Phenomenal, incredible range and versatility
firmmarci | Bayfield, CO United States | 10/28/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an outstanding CD. Ramsey Lewis switches from one style/mood/tempo to the next effortlessly. When you listen, it makes you feel as if you're sitting in his living room and Ramsey is just flitting from one song to the next on a whim, just for the sheer joy of playing. Every time I play this one, I wish I'd done it sooner. CanNOT go wrong with this CD!!"
The Best of Ramsey's Early Work
Steven R. Seim | Beaver Dam, WI United States | 07/17/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Consider the Source" is a perfect sampler of Ramsey Lewis' first three LPs. In addition to sampling "Ramsey Lewis and His Gentlemen of Jazz" and "Ramsey Lewis and His Gentlemen of Swing," this disc also includes the 6 worthwhile songs from his otherwise weak third album "An Hour with the Ramsey Lewis Trio." This is solid, straight-ahead jazz piano with brief hints of the driving rhythms and soulful grooves that would soon become his trademark. Buy this disc - you won't be disappointed."
Michael Dawson | australia | 12/06/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"i bought this cd by chance in a little shop i dropped into when i visited memphis about 2 years ago. i have since given it as a gift to about 3 people and they have all loved it. sublime stuff."


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Los Angeles Attorney
The Law Offices of Morris Nazarian is a Los Angeles, California law firm that concentrates in the areas of employment law, personal injury law, and criminal defense. Attorney Morris Nazarian is a solo practitioner with more than a decade of experience practicing law. He is an aggressive advocate who is comfortable defending his clients' rights as both a litigator and negotiator.
Employment Law
At the Law Offices of Morris Nazarian, our primary focus is employment and labor law. Los Angeles employment law attorney Morris Nazarian spent many years exclusively practicing employment law with several private law firms. In 2007, he founded the Law Offices of Morris Nazarian where he uses his years of experience in employment law to represent businesses and individuals in labor disputes.
Attorney Morris Nazarian has successfully resolved a wide range of employment law disputes, including:


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1219 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Local: 303-722-6113
White SensationCustom1001
This lovely all white bouquet is artfully designed with the freshest seasonal flowers, such as Gerberas, Roses, Carnations, Mums, etc.
- For U.S. and Canada deliveries only
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All items featured on this site represent the types of arrangements we offer and may vary depending upon availability in certain regions. Substitution Policy


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Find Your Local Technical Sales Representative
ALS employs a team of more than 80 staff. Our professionally qualified Amenity Agronomists and Technical Advisers hold BASIS and NTPC qualifications to complement their extensive practical and field experience. We offer a range of specialist advisory services from pitch construction to ecology, summer and winter sports turf care, all aspects of sports turf nutrition, specialist weed control and irrigation.
Chris Knowles - Technical Sales Manager
Staffordshire, Shropshire & East Midlands
Chris has 26 years' experience in Greenkeeping, 20 of which as Course Manager in both the UK and Germany. He attended Myerscough College in his early greenkeeping career and continued his professional career development by completing an online foundation degree in Sports Turf, in 2014.
Tel: 07817 354610
David Bevan - Technical Sales Manager
South West England
David has over 30 years greenkeeping experience, 12 of which as a Course Manager. David studied at Moulton and Warwickshire College during his early greenkeeping years, completing a HNC in Golf Course and Sports Turf Management. Since then David has continued to develop his skills and knowledge, having worked on various championship courses both in the UK and mainland Europe.
Tel: 07904 177387
David Whitaker MG - Technical Sales Manager
South East & Home Counties
BASIS No. E/171/A | FACTS No. F/0223
David's extensive industry experience includes 13 years as Course Manager at Wisley Golf Course and a further 10 years in Consultancy working throughout the UK, Europe, Russia and Asia. He is both BASIS and FACTS Qualified and a BIGGA Master Greenkeeper.
Tel: 07794 355590
Gary Potter - Technical Sales Manager
Northern England
Gary has 37 years industry experience, being City & Guilds trained and qualified as a D32/D33 assessor. His background includes STRI science and Practice of Turf Culture.
Tel: 07739 851875
John Riggall - Sales Director
National Account Manager – Local Authorities
BASIS No. AR/04022
John has 32 years experience in horticulture and amenity sales including NCH and RHS. He is a Member of the BASIS Professional Register (Amenity Horticulture) specialising in Local Authorities, large scale contractors and Facilities Management accounts.
Tel: 07779 660789
Mark Allen - Technical Sales Manager
West Midlands & Oxfordshire
Mark has 10 years hands-on experience as a greenkeeper and lawn care contractor, followed by 12 years of blue chip sales experience. His particular areas of expertise cover sports turf, football, golf, bowling clubs and educational establishments.
Tel: 07813 295147
Martyn Parrish - Technical Sales Manager
North London & Northern Home Counties
Martyn has over 20 years' experience working in the turf care industry, having worked on a number of top UK golf courses and on a private estate. Martyn began his career by completing an internship through the Ohio State University based at the award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Cimarron Hills Country Club. Martyn has continued his professional development by completing a Foundation Degree in Sports Turf Science at Myerscough College.
Tel: 07539 854381
Ray Hunt - Technical Sales Manager
South Wales & South West
Ray has 38 years of golf course management experience including links, new construction and six European Tour events. In addition to golf he has extensive experience with a range of sports turf, education and local authority customers.
Tel: 07815 578920
Stuart Yarwood - Technical Sales Manager
Cheshire & North Wales
Stuart has over 25 years greenkeeping experience, including 2 years working in Golf Course construction and 17 years as a Course Manager. Stuart specialised in traditional and sustainable turf management, and in 2010 achieved his Master Greenkeeper Certificate.
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Emily's Fight: Emily Markert's 5th Annual 5K
Date: Saturday, August 11
Time: 8am - 12pm
This 5K run/walk is in honor of Emily Markert who underwent two lung transplants after contracting a form of pneumonia in 1999. She passed away in 2014.
Race Day Registration: 7:15-8:15am
Race Start: 8:30am
(Tribute will be given to Emily before the race at 8:15)
Race Registration & Start line: Floral Hall - North Main by the swimming pool
Muffins, fruit, and water will be provided at the finish.
The 5K walk and 5K run will start at the same time. After about a mile, the 5K walk will head toward the high school track in Manson and walkers will complete one lap and then head back to the finish. The 5K run will head to the golf course in Manson and runners will run about one mile on the grassy course and then head back to the finish. A map will be provided at registration.
Money raised will benefit organizations for organ donation. Emily was a lung transplant recipient and her goal is to always spread awareness about the power of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Please help us support Emily and make her wish of supporting organ donation come true!


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Our New PLAZA range brings great looking, contemporary, style to our dining and lounge furniture sectors.Table tops, and the TV unit, are finished in a wood grain veneer. The sturdy legs of all pieces are of steel tube, with a brushed antique iron finish. Although contemporary in style, this range will blend in with almost any other furniture you have.
FEATURES: *Contemporary style *Sturdy steel tube legs with a brushed antique iron finish *Tops are finished in a wood grain veneer
*Vertical design of thread
Measurement: cmW45 D57 H47(Seat)/85(Back)
Some basic assembly required.
Check our PLAZA range ...
For small flat pack items like cloth rack, shipping cost is from $5 via normal courier.Large items like tallboys and couches are delivered by our own team or third party furniture movers, with a shipping cost from $65.
Please check our Shipping Guide for more details.
We stand behind all our products. Unless specially stated, all of our products carry:
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|The Wenger Classic 66 is a 2 layer 85mm Swiss Army Knife. This model was also sold, without toothpick and tweezers, as the Basic 66.
Layer Tools
- Large blade
- Combo Tool - which functions as a bottle opener/cap lifter, can opener, and Patented Locking Screwdriver
- woodsaw
Back Layer Tools
Scale Tools
Standard scales are red Cellidor.
Physical Specifications
- Length: 3.25" - 85mm
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- Earlier models did not include the toothpick and tweezers.
- The Basic 66 is part of an economic line of knives, sold at a cheaper price, which usually features the Wenger shield just printed on the front scale and has no toothpick or tweezers.
The earlier name for this model is not known, currently (as of 2011) it is listed as the Classic 66.
- 1.66.49 Wenger AN - Classic 66 with Red scales
- 1.066.049.000 Wenger AN - Classic 66 with Red scales
- 1.66.41 Wenger AN - Basic 66
Related Knives
- Entree - removes woodsaw
- Picnic/Classic 62 - removes woodsaw and corkscrew
- Lumberjack - does not include corkscrew, similar Victorinox model


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Abigail is a Wellbeing Peer at The Costume Store and a Masters Student at London College of Fashion.
Here's what she had to say about her new home:
Hello! My name is Abigail and I'm currently studying for my MA in Fashion Journalism at LCF.
I moved down to London from my home city of Manchester to live at The Costume Store.
I act as a Wellbeing Peer there with my friend and colleague Gavin. I love it as we host Yoga classes on Sunday's and The Costume Store is very close to my classes!
Once I graduate I would love to start my own womenswear magazine and become an Editor-in-Chief of one of the popular glossy mags (Fingers crossed to the next Anna Wintour!)
You can find out more on Abigail's own Youtube channel too!