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John DeWolfe
Senior Vice President, Retail Leasing
Mr. DeWolfe is a Senior Vice President, Retail Leasing for Sterling Organization. He is based in Chicago and oversees leasing of Sterling's retail properties in the Midwest Region and also assists the acquisitions team in sourcing off-market investments and analyzing acquisition opportunities.
Mr. DeWolfe has over 20 years of experience in shopping center leasing. Prior to joining Sterling, Mr. DeWolfe was a Director of Leasing at Kimco Realty for over a decade where he oversaw the leasing of approximately 3 million square feet of retail space comprised of power centers and neighborhood, grocery-anchored centers. Mr. DeWolfe also worked with DLC Management and Tri-Land Properties where he focused on leasing.
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Ever since the High Speed Rail (HSR) link between Singapore and KL was announced at the back end of 2016, the government, not to mention the sales and marketing departments of the developers in Jurong have been telling us what an incredible impact it will have on the area. Now that the project has been postponed (the rail link has been shelved, not knocked on the head permanently) there is understandable concern by both developers and those who have recently purchased or are thinking of purchasing properties in the area. Are their worries justified? Is there more to investing in Jurong than just the HSR?
Let's take a step back away from the furore the announcement from across the Straits has caused. Jurong has been touted and promoted as one of the areas of investment for several years. It is to become a second CBD, with or without the Malaysian rail link. Work has been carried out for a decade now, with several malls, plus infrastructure and other milestones already completed or nearing completion. The Jurong Lake District – 360 hectares of business, retail and residential space, is a prime example of how the area is being transformed and remains such a key focus for investment.
The HSR may have been put on hold, but other transport networks certainly have not. The Jurong Region Line (JRL) is scheduled to open in 2026 (reaching completion in 2028), and its 24 stations will much improve the region's connectivity, not just locally, but with the rest of the MRT network and the island in general.
Another thing Jurong has going for it, is its proximity to the island's technology hubs. Buona Vista's One-North Business Park, the NUS, NTU and of course the Jurong Innovation District are all on the area's doorstep. This along with the influx of businesses for the second CBD and the Lake District mean there will be continued demand for new launch condo and resale developments in the region, both in terms of rental and purchasing.
Away from all of that, Jurong is one of the most attractive places to live when it comes to green spaces and parks. The one thing that put people off was its perceived remoteness from the city itself. By both improving transport links, and bringing businesses, retail, leisure and dining facilities into Jurong, it goes a long way to eliminating that negative.
There is no doubt that the HSR would have meant that Jurong would have been an attractive proposition for those working in Singapore with friends and family in Malaysia. The loss of that market – especially the rental one will have an impact. But, the HSR and the impact it would have had is only one piece of the jigsaw that makes Jurong such an attractive place to live and invest in. Singapore, and Jurong itself is big enough and robust enough to cope with a change in policy from foreign governments.
And let us not forget one thing that we mentioned earlier. HSR is not dead in the water. There is every likelihood that in some shape or form, it will get resurrected in years to come, and if and when that does happen, Jurong will be ready and waiting.
Something you might not know…
Jurong Innovation District – do you know Jurong is also a test bed for Singapore's national effort to become a Smart Nation?

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I learned to make a card using acrylic and paper at a class with Susan from Clear Scraps that I took in Seminole Florida after the Scrapbook Expo. I wanted to use this technique to make my Mom a Mother's Day Card. I picked the CTMH brushed paper pack, I also used 4 different solid card stock colors which include pixie, canary, juniper and pear. The pear is the only one that did not come in that set. You can get it two ways – in the card stock combo pack adventure or a 24 pack. The glitter paper I used comes in a pack of 3 Green.
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I used glass effect gel that I had purchased from Clear Scraps to color the flowers. I also stamped flowers from the stamp set.and cut them out. I bent them a little so they do not lay flat on the page and in the center of the big one I added the glass effect. I cut strips of 1/2" wide to the length I thought looked best and cut a V at one end to give it a banner look. From the stamp set I used another stamp with the saying Happy Mother's Day.
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Call Number: YCAL MSS 173
Abstract: The collection contains correspondence between Agresti and Pound documenting their political and economic views; their opinions of Mussolini and Fascism; and their disagreements on antisemitism and the Catholic Church. Other topics include news of family and mutual friends and Pound's confinement at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, as well as various efforts made on his behalf to free him. There are also letters from Dorothy Pound and several other friends of Pound, including T. S. Eliot; a few...
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DOL Proposes New Overtime Rules, Redefines Joint-Employer
Two separate announcements last week by the U.S. Dept. of Labor may offset each other as one aims to boost employee benefits without fear of litigation and the other redefines just who is the responsible employer.
Weeks after DOL proposed raising the overtime threshold to $35,308 a year from the current $23,660, it announced new rules on calculating overtime pay. The proposed changes may make it easier for employers to offer better benefits to workers and protect against lawsuits. The rules would clarify and update "regular rate requirements" for the first time in 50 years and exclude benefits including paid sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs from being considered overtime. The proposed rule is open for public comment through May 28.
DOL also issued new guidelines for determining when a restaurant franchisor can be held responsible for its franchisees' labor policies and practices. The proposed standard goes beyond simply redefining what joint employer means and offers a four-point test to determine when franchisor and franchisees are joint employers. The two parties would be regarded as equally responsible for the illegal employment actions of the franchisee if the franchisor:
- Has the power to hire or fire employees.
- Supervises and controls the employees' work schedules or working conditions.
- Determines employees' pay rates or methods of payment, or
- Maintains the employees' employment records.
The franchise community has sought a new definition of joint employer since 2015, when the National Labor Relations Board released a broad definition that effectively held national chains liable for the labor practices of franchisees. Franchisors were not only concerned about losing local flexibility in hiring and managing a staff, they warned that legal liabilities would force them to curb or cease franchising if the new definition held.
The International Franchise Association has expressed its support for the updated definition.
Under standard rule-making practice, the public can submit comments to the DOL about the four-part test. The process leading to a final ruling normally takes about two months.
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Network Working Group Y. Sheffer
Internet-Draft Intuit
Intended status: Informational December 27, 2016
Expires: June 30, 2017
Requesting Comments: Enabling Readers to Annotate RFCs
RFCs were initially intended as, literally, requests for comments.
Since then, they have turned into standards documents, with a
peculiar process to report errors and a highly onerous process to
actually have the RFC modified/republished. Non-IETF participants
are typically unaware of any way to provide feedback to published
RFCs, other than direct email to the listed authors. This is very
different from the way many web specifications are developed today
and arguably leads to the value of published RFCs diminishing over
time. This document proposes an experiment to remedy this situation
through the deployment of web annotations.
Status of This Memo
This Internet-Draft is submitted in full conformance with the
provisions of BCP 78 and BCP 79.
Internet-Drafts are working documents of the Internet Engineering
Task Force (IETF). Note that other groups may also distribute
working documents as Internet-Drafts. The list of current Internet-
Drafts is at http://datatracker.ietf.org/drafts/current/.
Internet-Drafts are draft documents valid for a maximum of six months
and may be updated, replaced, or obsoleted by other documents at any
time. It is inappropriate to use Internet-Drafts as reference
material or to cite them other than as "work in progress."
This Internet-Draft will expire on June 30, 2017.
Copyright Notice
Copyright (c) 2016 IETF Trust and the persons identified as the
document authors. All rights reserved.
This document is subject to BCP 78 and the IETF Trust's Legal
Provisions Relating to IETF Documents
(http://trustee.ietf.org/license-info) in effect on the date of
publication of this document. Please review these documents
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carefully, as they describe your rights and restrictions with respect
to this document. Code Components extracted from this document must
include Simplified BSD License text as described in Section 4.e of
the Trust Legal Provisions and are provided without warranty as
described in the Simplified BSD License.
1. Introduction
IETF participants use the term "RFC" on a daily basis. We all know
that "RFC" stands for "Request for Comments". However the RFCs we
publish are anything but requests for comments. RFCs today are
static documents that do not invite comments. Acute readers who
insist on providing feedback will find the following text:
"Information about the current status of this document, any errata,
and how to provide feedback on it may be obtained at http://www.rfc-
editor.org/info/rfcXXXX." Once on this page, they will only find the
email address of a working group, which may long be defunct.
We can do better than that. This document proposes, as a process
experiment [RFC3933], to enable web annotations on published RFCs.
The target audience is non-IETF participants, essentially the IETF's
customers. We discuss the advantages of such a system and the risks
associated with it.
1.1. Conventions used in this document
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT",
"SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this
document are to be interpreted as described in [RFC2119].
2. Overview
We propose to enable, for an initial period of 1 year, annotations on
published RFCs. Document readers will be able to attach textual
comments to published RFCs, and these comments will be public,
visible to all other readers who will also be able to respond to
Specifically, we recommend using the Hypothesis
(https://hypothes.is/) system on our "tools" RFCs,
https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfcXXXX. We propose not to build any
custom infrastructure around this system but rather to use it as-is.
When the experiment is done, we will publish an experiment report
which will enable the IETF to decide whether this is of benefit for
the long term.
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3. Advantages
We foresee RFC annotations being used for a variety of purposes by
RFC consumers, including:
- Providing feedback on correctness and pointing out errors. This
is a much easier process than submitting errata, and as such would
likely yield a larger number of corrections.
- Pointing out and even discussing implementation issues (annotation
systems allow a user to "reply" to another user's comments).
- Linking to other standards and to implementations.
- Proposing ideas for and initiating discussion on "next generation"
Other advantages are indirect:
- Improving the appearance of RFCs, bringing them more in line with
people's expectations of web documents.
- Bringing in more people into the standards discussion, and
eventually into the IETF.
4. Potential Risks
The following section lists some of the issues and risks associated
with this proposal, along with a few concrete ways to mitigate some
of them.
4.1. Annotations can be improper and abusive
From a legal perspective, IETF deals with user-generated content
continuously (Internet drafts, mailing lists, wikis), so we know how
to solve the problem.
However there can be a reputation cost, and in extreme cases people
may be driven away from a document because of defacement. We might
need to apply some after-the-fact moderation to annotations,
similarly to what we have now on the IETF discussion list.
4.2. IPR issues around annotations
All public annotations made on Hypothesis are licensed under the
Creative Commons CC0 license, which puts them explicitly in the
public domain.
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See also the Hypothesis Terms of Service, https://hypothes.is/terms-
of-service/. Note that Hypothesis itself is a non-profit
4.3. Security and Privacy
Before they can annotate any pages, users need to register into
Hypothesis. Pseudonyms are explicitly allowed, but an email address
must be provided. Hypothesis does not currently support any
federated login such as OpenID.
The Hypothesis TOS declares that they do not track users of the
service. As far as the we have seen, they only deploy a Google
Analytics cookie.
Issue: can the GA cookie be disabled for particular URLs?
All traffic between the user's browser and Hypothesis is SSL-
4.4. Spam
So far spam has not been a problem with Hypothesis annotations,
because users need to demonstrate a valid email address. If it ever
becomes a problem, a process can be worked out where IETF volunteers
monitor new annotations for spam, and the Hypothesis team removes it
within a reasonable time.
4.5. Long-term retention of annotations
If at the end of the experiment we choose to migrate to a different
platform or to deploy a private copy of Hypothesis, we will be able
to use their documented API to retrieve any extant annotations and
store them into the new system.
4.6. What if we build it and nobody comes
This would constitute a failure of the experiment, but would not have
any other ill effects.
5. Proposed Technical Solution
Technically, to enable annotations we simply need to add one line to
each RFC published on the "tools" site:
[RFC3933] Klensin, J. and S. Dawkins, "A Model for IETF Process
Experiments", BCP 93, RFC 3933, DOI 10.17487/RFC3933,
November 2004, .
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Appendix A. Document History
- Minor changes after meeting with the Hypothesis team.
A.2. draft-sheffer-ietf-rfc-annotations-00
Initial version.
Author's Address
Yaron Sheffer
EMail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Speak to anyone who's been and they'll tell you that Barbados is one of those places you just can't beat for a holiday, and there are so many reasons why.
Whether it's the sublime climate, stunning beaches or exhilarating watersports, Barbados has something for everyone, and it's clear to see why many of the A-listers have made it their regular getaway!
I'm so pleased to let you know that Elegant Hotels, arguably the best provider of luxury accommodation and holiday experiences on the island, are joining Connections Luxury!
The company offers a portfolio of five resorts spread across the island, each offering luxurious accommodation on some of the most picturesque beachfronts known to man.
Clients can enjoy relaxing next to the stunning turquoise seas in their own preferred way, without compromising on what's important in a holiday.
Each of the 5 destinations offers a different experience of Barbados, so that all wishes can be catered for. For example, the all inclusive romantic Tamarind offers couples the chance to relax in their spa, unwind on the stunning white sands and partake in a myriad of complimentary watersports too. Whilst the likes of Turtle Beach offers the ideal break for clients with children.
For clients travelling without children demanding a serene, calm and tranquil break, Elegant Hotels offers adult-only service at their exclusive Crystal Cove resort. Assured of peace and quiet, clients can enjoy complete relaxation surrounded by gorgeous beaches and top class service.
I can't wait to find out more. I'm looking forward to seeing the Elegant Hotels team on September 29th and 30th at the Four Seasons Hampshire. (I will definitely be asking them to try and bring over some sunshine too!)
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Based on a graphic novel, "Bullet to the Head" tells the story of a New Orleans hitman (Stallone) and a Washington D.C. cop (Kang) who form an alliance to bring down the killers of their respective partners.
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Bedding Information: Queen Master Full 2nd bedroom
great for movies and sports!! Beehive fireplace. Full size washer & dryer in the unit. microwave, pots & pans, dishes & silverware. 2 heated pebble tec pools with hot tubs and barbecues, restrooms, and shower. Fwy 51 access just a block away at both Northern & Glendale. Close to airport. Biltmore golf and shopping. Pointe Hilton Tapatio Championship Golf. The trail to the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area right at the entrance. Perfect for bike riding and hiking. The Squaw Peak Preserve is also perfect for brisk hiking and great scenery. Tocasierra Spa and Fitness Center is right across the street and has been fully remodeled. Access to the Hole in the Wall River Ranch and Lazy River @ The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak.
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Cleanup at Columbine West Park Compliments of HELPCO
Columbine West Park in Westminster was the most recent location of a preserve and enhance the environment event held by HELPCO on Sunday, October 31st. The event began after 1:00 pm and ended around 2:00 pm. After the work was completed, the park and the surrounding vicinity looked even better than before. The HELPCO wagon was again filled with litter and recyclables that were picked up in the park and surrounding area. At the end of the day it was yet another successful event offered by HELPCO.
HELPCO will hold their next preserve and enhance the environment event on Sunday, November 7th, at Bronco Park. The park is located on Westlake Dr in Broomfield (80020). The event will start at 1:00 pm and is scheduled to last for 1 hour but the time will be extended if needed. Look for the HELPCO shirts if you would like to join us. As always you can contact us through the website or social media if you would like to know more. We hope to see you there or at another HELPCO event scheduled weekly.


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March 6, 2014
Jones Library Classics Book Club
"Their Eyes Were Watching God" is the story of Janie Crawford's first three marriages. She marries unwillingly and badly the first time, naively and misguidedly the second time. Her third marriage is happy, but brief.
If that doesn't sound like the stuff a feminist classic is made from, you might be right. But if you come to the Jones Library's "Classics Book Club" to discuss Zora Neale Hurston's masterpiece, you may change your mind.
Join us on Saturday, March 22, 29, and April 5 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm at the Jones Library.


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The Cavs Are Worst Bets Of The Season, While Nets Are Best
The Cavs and the Nets are both classified differently in terms of dominance. The former is an NBA champion team and the latter is a bottom-of-the-barrel team. But why did the Cavs—a champion team and have the services of the greatest basketball player of this era, LeBron James—become the worst team to place Bitcoin bets on this season? On the other hand, why is the Brooklyn Nets—currently sitting at the 13th spot of the East—hold better Bitcoin basketball odds this season?
To save you time doing research, we will base our data from ATS records of both teams to figure out why the Cavs isn't a good team to place bets on and why the Nets is a better team to for spread lines bets.
Bitcoin Betting On The Cavs
The Cavs faced plenty of drama this past couple of weeks and obviously, have struggled after a continuous series of losses and also surrendered the services of forward and source of blame, Kevin Love to a hand injury. Even if they have the 3rd spot in the East with a 31-22 record, they are 15-37-1 in the ATS. To further emphasize, they are worse when playing home games according to the ATS with 6-20-1 and when on the road, they are a bit better with a 9-17 record. Moreover, when tagged as the underdog, they are 6-4 in the ATS and when tagged as favorites, which they hold most of the time, they are at a disappointing 8-33-1. Stats don't lie and this shows that placing Bitcoin point spread bets on the Cavs' isn't the best idea at all times.
Bitcoin Betting On The Nets
The Nets continue tank-a-palooza and have lost 4 games straight and are 2-8 in their last 10 games. Placing a wager on the money line market for this team wouldn't make sense right? It's a good thing you can make up for this with spreads. Brooklyn is the second-best spread bet this season with a total of 33-21-2. Additionally, when the Nets are underdogs, which they are, for the most part, they stand 28-15-2 but are 5-6 when logged as favorites. Furthermore, they are much reliable when playing on the road. With a 17-9-1 record and an ample 16-12-1 when playing at the Barclays Center, they do present decent winning opportunities. So, let the Nets tank the season but don't forget that spread bets are your best option for the NBA team.


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Systematic 125 with Merlin Mann
In case you missed it, Systematic was host once again to Merlin Mann this week for episode 125. I always love talking to Merlin.
I was a big fan of 43 Folders, Merlin's first really popular project, back in the day. Merlin had already reached "nerd legend" status when I first had contact with him. It was in the form of a message he sent me (on GitHub, if memory serves) regarding the Blogsmith Bundle. It said, simply, "Jesus Christ." It was very flattering.
Merlin and I continued to cross paths on the internet, and he started mentioning the crazy stuff I was working on in public forums. Then one year I was at Macworld with TUAW and Merlin was giving a talk for the Omni Group right across from our booth. At the time I didn't know what he looked like (turns out he's quite handsome), and it had to be pointed out to me by a friend. Doc Rock, I think. I waited until the presentation was done and snuck over before the Q&A session. He was shuffling some index cards. I tapped him on the shoulder and said "I don't mean to be a dick, but I wanted to introduce myself. Brett Terpstra." He dropped his index cards and hugged me.
Photo credit to Doc Rock. I think that's Marina Epelman in the background, too, whom I didn't know at the time but she's also become a friend in recent years.
"A dick? Are you kidding?" He went on to introduce me as "the smartest man on the internet" to the crowd of nerds gathered for the presentation. We met up a few times at that Macworld, but didn't manage to go out for the drinks we kept talking about that year. We did argue briefly about pit bulls, but he went immediately to "I can tell you're really passionate about this…"
I feel successful in what I do these days, and I believe I owe a lot of that success to the popularity he lent me back then.
You know when someone you look up to becomes a friend? When a leader becomes a peer? I've had that happen a few times in my life, and this was a special one for me. Getting to know Merlin has been an honor, and he's as charismatic, smart and funny in person as I had imagined.
Merlin's been on Systematic a few times now, and we have managed to sync up schedules and hang out in person a couple of times when I'm in the bay area. I absolutely love talking to him. As I expected it would be, Systematic 125 was a blast, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.


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This is a One-off Non Refundable fee that also entitles you to a Lifetime Registration in our OPM Pet Identification Program. This Once Only charge will be itemised on your very first Booking invoice.
This is a one – off charge that is applied over & above the cost of your very first booking. Your One-off Lifetime OPM Registration fee includes a Free Unique Pet ID tag that enables OPM to quickly & easily identify any pet found to be at large & assist in the return of your pet safely back to you.
30 Minute "Pop-In" Service$24
This Service is provided as an Alternative to leaving your pet at a traditional boarding institution (Up to 1 Dog & 1 Cat – Please Refer to *Additional Charges Below for more than one dog & one cat per booking)
A standard Pop-in Booking includes a range of services that are able to be reasonably carried out by the OPM Carer within the 30 minute time frame allocated. If additional services are requested that cannot be safely & efficiently provided within the initial 30 Minute Pop-in visit, then an extra 30 minute Pop-in visit must be booked in order to complete the requested services.
Dog Walking Service - 30 Minute Walk$24
Individual Clients Dog Exercise Session. Strictly Only One Clients Dog/s at a time (Maximum of 2) - No Group Walking.
Regular Exercise is essential for your dog. This session is Not a Group Walk. Your Dog is provided with individual attention. Inclusive in this Service is a Dog Walk, Water & Food Bowl Top-up only. The 30 minute session begins upon the arrival of the OPM carer at your home. Additional time spent entering your premises, feeding/watering & any pre-walk preparation of your dog including fitting of a harness is included in the 30 minute time frame. Please refer to T & C's for more information.
Pet Transport - Hourly Charge$49
This is charged per hour of travel or part thereof.
Transportation of pets for relocation, veterinary treatment or pet grooming can be provided at your convenience.
No Pets? No Problem - Flat Fee$24
We also offer 30 Minute Home Pop-in Service calls for clients with no pets or with Small Animals that fall outside the normal Cat/Dog Criteria.
If you do not own a cat, dog or a larger animal such as a sheep, cow or horse we offer a pop-in care service for clients who own no animals at all or smaller animals that fall outside of the larger animal criteria.
The Smaller animal (or Critter) criteria includes reptiles, rabbits, ducks, birds, ferrets, domestic mice, guinea pigs and many more .
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Extra Pets - Additional Dogs & Cats - $5.50
Flat Fee Per Day
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This surcharge relates to circumstances whereby a client owns additional pets outside the standard 1 Cat & 1 Dog scenario.
The Standard 30 minute Pop-in Booking covers 2 animals that fall within the Dog/Cat Criteria. Any additional Dogs or Cats accrue a Flat fee charge per calendar day of $5.50 per extra pet.
The Additional (Extra Pets) surcharge also applies to any larger animals such as Cattle or Horses.
Assuming a Standard 30 Minute Booking has been confirmed & pet care is reasonably considered possible within the 30 minute booking time frame, no additional charges apply for the care of smaller animals such as reptiles, rabbits, ducks, birds, ferrets, domestic mice, guinea pigs and many more. Reptiles, Rabbits, Ducks, Birds, Ferrets, Rats/Mice, Gunea Pigs etc.
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Please Note: If our office is unattended (Weekends, Public Holidays or outside normal working hours) there may be a delay in us being able to identify & return lost pets.
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Surcharges will apply if an Oz Pet Minders Carer is required to purchase pet supplies on your behalf. In such instances, a shopping surcharge will be added to your booking.
This covers up to 30 minutes of your Carer's time and petrol in shopping on your behalf. In addition, you will be charged 33% on top of the value of the pet supplies purchase price. This additional 33% is in place to ensure Carers aren't negatively affected tax wise, nor income wise as a result of paying for your pet supplies.
To avoid having to pay this additional 33%, please leave cash out for your Carer (we recommend a minimum $5 be left for each Calendar day that you are away) should you think your pet supplies may run out during your booking.
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Cancellations: A $50 cancellation fee applies to all Christmas Day & Easter bookings cancelled on or before the commencement of the Easter period or 24th December.
Extra Visit $24
Due to circumstances beyond the client & or OPM's Control it may be necessary to book an additional 30 Minute Pop-in visit in order to provide & maintain complete care of your cherished pet.
Home Lock-Out Service - Flat Fee Per Call Out
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After Hours – 5:00pm to 9:00am$75
At OPM we offer a Home Lock-out Service. Upon Request, We maintain a "Key Bank" where clients keys are stored in a safe & secure location for speedy retrieval in the event that unexpected circumstances arise whereby you are locked out of your home. This service is significantly cheaper than calling a locksmith & gives you total peace of mind.
Please Note: It may be necessary due to circumstances beyond OPM's Control for you to employ a locksmith at your expense, to successfully gain access to your property due to key or lock failure, or any other event that prevents OPM from effectively gaining access to your Home. The additional cost of employing a Locksmith service would be borne by you (The Client), over and above the OPM flat rate call-out fee.
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May apply to bookings accepted outside a carer's area, when agreed to by the client. A flat fee of $1.50 per kilometre travelled (No charge for Carers actual travelling time). This charge will be calculated on the total return distance travelled.
*Additional Services Available Upon Request.
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The college football season is over for all but two HBCUs, but three dozen players outside of North Carolina A&T and Alcorn State still have another game to play.
Forty student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility at HBCUs will perform in front of fans, agents and scouts at the 2017 FCS Bowl in hopes of securing pro football attention. The showcase will take place in Daytona Beach, Florida on Dec. 9, 2018. It kicks off at 1:30 PM EST and will be broadcast live on FloFootball.com.
The CIAA had a total of 12 players, five of them from Johnson C. Smith University. Ten players came from the SIAC and the MEAC. The SWAC had a total of eight players from four schools.
Here's the full list of HBCU participants:
Dylan Hamilton, Alabama A&M University DB 6'1 195
Kurron Ramsey, Alabama State University DB/FS/SS 6'3 203
Bryan Miller, Benedict College WR/KR/PR 5'9 183
Domonique Harris, Benedict College QB 6'4 240
Justin Brown, Benedict College OL 6'3 330
Rickym Holmes, Benedict College DE 6'8 285
Charles Williams, Benedict College DT 6'4 300
Todney Evans, Bethune-Cookman University DL/LB 6'3 230
Trenton Bridges, Bethune-Cookman University LB/MLB 6'1 240
Malique Jackson, Bethune-Cookman University WR 5'11 180
Kevin Thompson, Bethune-Cookman University DL/DE 6'3 250
Brycen Alleyne, Delaware State University RB/KR/SLOT 5'6 165
Taronn Selby, Delaware State University WR 5'10 175
Keyjuan Selby, Delaware State University DB/CB/KR 5'10 175
Miacah Cooper II, Elizabeth State University LB 6'1 240
Loubens Polinice, Florida A&M University OL 6'3 290
Jibreel Hazly, Florida A&M LB 6'0 227
Orlando McKinley, Florida A&M University DB/KR/PR 5'9 165
Voris Bryant, Fort Valley State University DE 6'3 215
Niykiem Floyd, Fort Valley State University DE/DT 6'3 258
Voris Bryant, Fort Valley State University DE 6'3 215
Linwood Banks, Grambling State University DL 6'0 295
Brandon Varner, Grambling State University DE/DT 6'3 268
Caleb Wells, Grambling State/ Angelo State DE/OLB 6'6 245
Jachin Watkins, Johnson C. Smith University RB/WR 6'0 220
DaQuan Brown, Johnson C. Smith University OL 6'2 342
Zachary Cannon , Johnson C. Smith University DT 6'3 ½ 315
Basir Wright, Johnson C. Smith University DB 6'0 195
Marcel Toran, Johnson C. Smith University LB 5'11 215
Demetris Anderson, Kentucky State University WR/KR 6'0 180
Quinn McElfresh, Mississippi Valley State WR/PR 6'3 215
Vincent Espinoza, Lincoln University QB 6'3 205
Quron Hall, Shaw University DB 6'0 194
Sidney Lawson Jr., St. Augustine's University DB/KR/PR 5'10 170
Glen Cuiellette, Texas Southern University QB 6'0 220
Brad Woodard, Texas Southern University RB 5'8 185
Javarrius Cheatham, Tuskegee University WR 6'4 185
Marvin Fanfan, Virginia Union University TE 6'2 250
Shamdu Nalls, Virginia Union University OL 6'5 315
Justin Martinez, Winston Salem State OL 6'3 300
More than 30 scouts from the NFL and CFL showed up to last year's game.
This post is sponsored by the FCS Bowl.


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Editor's note: This is the second in a series of historical vignettes that the Bulletin is publishing as part of the regular "From the Archives" column. These brief essays center on key individuals and events in the history of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and are written by members of the ACS Surgical History Group, which is chaired by ACS Past-President LaMar S. McGinnis, Jr., MD, FACS.
Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, started the surgical journal, Surgery, Gynecology, and Obstetrics (SG&O), in 1905, seven years before he founded the American College of Surgeons (ACS). To publish SG&O, he established the Surgical Publishing Company and engaged his friend Thomas Donnelley to print it at his Chicago, IL, printing house. Dr. Martin and his wife, Isabelle, held 51 percent of the stock, and the benefactors whom he solicited owned the remaining 49 percent. The publishing company was a financial success, enabling Dr. Martin to fund his annual Clinical Congress of Surgeons of North America from its profits.
Soon thereafter, SG&O was made the official journal of the ACS, and the Clinical Congress was integrated into the College. The publishing company acquired a building adjacent to the Murphy Memorial for its offices. By 1920, Martin had redeemed all the shares of the benefactors at par value, leaving him and Isabelle as the sole owners. Mrs. Martin owned 260 of the 270 total shares, and Dr. Martin owned the remaining 10. A year later, Dr. Martin signed a directive that upon his and Mrs. Martin's deaths, the stock and all other interests of the publishing company would be transferred to the ACS. Between 1925 and 1934, the profits from the journal ranged from $15,800 to $34,900. The Martins, who had no children, were wealthy from his former practice, his salary from the College, and the profits from the journal.
Dr. Martin died of a sudden heart attack in March 1935. A week later, Mrs. Martin, who now owned the publishing company, attended a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Regents and announced that the stock and property would be transferred to a trust named the Franklin Martin Memorial. Although she was eligible to receive the entire income from the trust until her death, she elected to receive only $18,000 annually ($313,000 in 2014 dollars), which was Dr. Martin's salary from the College at the time of his death. The remainder of the earnings of the trust was to be used to purchase annuities for the longtime, faithful employees of the Surgical Publishing Company. Meanwhile, the College was appointed to manage the journal and recognize it as the official publication of the organization. The value of the stock was estimated at $350,000 ($6 million in 2014 dollars).
The Regents passed a resolution thanking Mrs. Martin for this extraordinary gift. She responded to the Regents by letter:
My Dear Friends:
I hesitate to intrude upon you when I know that every moment of your time is filled to the utmost, but I cannot let these days go by without telling you of my deep appreciation of all the gracious courtesies you have extended to me. I recognize that it is the silent tribute of your loyalty and devotion to Franklin Martin, and as such I accept it with tender gratitude. I feel certain that deep in each of your hearts lies the earnest intention to raise the torch which has been laid down, and, step-by-step, to carry it to new and higher planes of idealism for the happiness of mankind and the betterment of humanity. May all success go with your efforts and may the spirit of him to whom the honor and progress of the College meant so much follow you as you climb to tell you of all that your understanding sympathy has meant to me, and with abiding and personal affection for each member of your board, I am yours most gratefully,
Isabelle Martin
P.S. Since I wrote the above the flowers have come. They are wonderful; and what can I say; only that every woman left as I am, might be blessed with such tried and true friends as you have been to me.
Mrs. Martin died in March 1945. One month later the College assumed complete responsibility for the Surgical Publishing Company and its assets. In December 1946, the College transferred the journal and the assets of the Surgical Publishing Company into a newly created, College-owned, tax-exempt entity, the Franklin Martin Memorial Foundation. The Foundation's excess revenue from SG&O was donated to the College; for example, $135,000 was donated in 1954, $200,000 in 1960, and $150,000 in 1966 (the latter of which is $1,189,000 in 2014 dollars).
The tax exemption made possible by the foundation was no longer necessary by 1992, so the foundation was dissolved and the College took over the journal. Two years later its name was changed to the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), and, in 1998, Elsevier, a respected publisher of academic journals, took over management of JACS, while the College retained ownership and editorial control.
To this day, the Martins' gift to the College, certainly among its largest, was a gift that keeps on giving, enabling the leadership, in Mrs. Martin's words, "to carry it (the College) to new and higher planes of idealism for the happiness of mankind and the betterment of humanity."
American College of Surgeons. Board of Regents. Meeting minutes. Chicago, IL; April 6, 1953; June 23–24, 1945; November 3–4, 9, 1951; October 26–27, 1963; October 6–7, 9, 16, 1992.
Grimm EK. ACS History Notebooks. https://www.facs.org/about-acs/archives/collections/ekgrimm. Accessed September 22, 2014.
Nahrwold DL, Kernahan PJ. A Century of Surgeons and Surgery: The American College of Surgeons 1913–2012. Chicago, IL: American College of Surgeons; 2012: 32, 69, 94, 312-313.
Surgical Publishing Company. Meeting minutes. Chicago, IL; January 24, 1921; December 15, 1946.


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SCENE IV. A room in ANGELO's house.
Enter ANGELO and ESCALUS
Every letter he hath writ hath disvouched other.
In most uneven and distracted manner. His actions
show much like to madness: pray heaven his wisdom be
not tainted! And why meet him at the gates, and
redeliver our authorities there
I guess not.
And why should we proclaim it in an hour before his
entering, that if any crave redress of injustice,
they should exhibit their petitions in the street?
He shows his reason for that: to have a dispatch of
complaints, and to deliver us from devices
hereafter, which shall then have no power to stand
against us.
Well, I beseech you, let it be proclaimed betimes
i' the morn; I'll call you at your house: give
notice to such men of sort and suit as are to meet
I shall, sir. Fare you well.
Good night.
Exit ESCALUS
This deed unshapes me quite, makes me unpregnant
And dull to all proceedings. A deflower'd maid!
And by an eminent body that enforced
The law against it! But that her tender shame
Will not proclaim against her maiden loss,
How might she tongue me! Yet reason dares her no;
For my authority bears of a credent bulk,
That no particular scandal once can touch
But it confounds the breather. He should have lived,
Save that riotous youth, with dangerous sense,
Might in the times to come have ta'en revenge,
By so receiving a dishonour'd life
With ransom of such shame. Would yet he had lived!
A lack, when once our grace we have forgot,
Nothing goes right: we would, and we would not.


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A retrospective study analysing approximately 55,000 patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair suggests current screening guidelines may be inadequate in detecting a significant number of new cases. Additionally, expanding screening for certain population segments may be warranted. The study patients were enrolled in the Vascular Quality Initiative between years 2003 and 2019.
The study was spearheaded by Jeffrey E Indes (Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, New York, USA) and results were published in the December 2020 edition of the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS).
Ruptured AAAs were responsible for close to 10,000 deaths in 2017 and represent the fifteenth leading cause of death in the USA.
"Screening can lead to elective AAA repair, which has a far lower mortality than ruptured AAA," said first author Matthew L Carnevale (Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA). "The mortality rate for a patient with a ruptured AAA who never makes it to a hospital is exceedingly high. For those who do make it to a hospital, the 30-day mortality rates vary between 20 and 50%."
Screening guidelines derived from the 2005 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPTF) recommendations involve a one-time abdominal ultrasound examination only for men aged 65–75 with a history of smoking. An update published in December 2019 added selective screening only for men aged 65–75 without a history of smoking.
In 2018, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) suggested including women aged 65–75 with a history of smoking. Additionally, the SVS expanded its criteria to include: first-degree relatives of those with an AAA, and anyone older than 75 with a history of smoking and who is fit for repair.
Amongst those cases, the percentage of patients that would have been captured via screening depended on the guidelines used—USPTF: 32% EVAR, 33% open; SVS: 38% EVAR, 45% open; expanded SVS: 72% EVAR, 66% open.
Thus, even when using the most liberal guidelines, 27% of EVAR and 33% of open cases would not have met any screening criteria.
Of all those who did not meet screening criteria, ruptured AAA was twice as prevalent as those who did meet the criteria (9% vs. 4%, p<0.0001).
"These findings suggest an investigation into expanding the scope of current screening protocols is warranted," said Carnevale. "With adequate screening protocols, we are able to identify disease at an early stage, thereby monitoring the progression and potentially improving the outcome for more patients with AAA," he added.
"Our study additionally describes the clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients undergoing EVAR and open surgery who did not meet the currently accepted screening guidelines. The two distinct populations identified include those under the age of 65 (mainly 40–59) with a significant smoking history and those over 65 (mainly over 75) with no smoking history; these two groups may warrant future investigation," he said.
Typically treated by a vascular surgeon, to keep AAA symptoms from worsening, patients may be advised to avoid tobacco products, follow a healthy diet, keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control and exercise regularly.


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James Duddridge is the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East.
I have just invested £1,000 in an African business.
It may
prove to be a mistake, but I
genuinely doubt it. So much so, I'm prepared to do it again, and again, and again.
And no, I haven't been
hooked by a
phishing scam. Nor have I donated money to charity.
intend to make twelve investments in twelve different African
companies, in twelve countries, in twelve sectors by investing in shares
listed on one of the
fourteen African stock exchanges reviewed highly by my friends at Quantum AI.
believe Africa is a place of opportunity, not a place of wasted aid. Africa is
a continent where I have seen
numerous businesses thrive and grow.
Of course, there
are difficulties, risks and issues to manage
but there is also
an honest
profit to be made.
I know this because, prior to becoming an MP, I
and ran local banks
in three different
countries. Now, as a Member of Parliament
who still
actively follows the issues on the continent, I was
recently appointed to chair the
All Party Africa Group and am also
a trustee of the Grow Movement, a charity which helps
empower African entrepreneurs.
All this
is set against the
frustrating received wisdom that
Africa is a
problem for the others to bail out. It is regarded as a place perennially
looking for a solution.
In a bid to
shake this erroneous view of Africa, I have decided to demonstrate that Africa is a land of legitimate plenty,
by putting my money where my mouth is. I have started investing in Africa.
If you are investing in a UK share you can set up an account online and buy shares in less than an hour. Currently, it is not
as easy
to do the
same thing in with African shares,
but I am sure there is a market for a firm to link
exchanges together, making it
every bit as easy to invest in Africa as it is to
buy shares
in a FTSE 100 company.
Botswana is the first country I
targeted for investment. I know it well, as I worked there in 2001/2002 for Barclays Bank. Since
then, Gaborone and Botswana
boomed. The world
centre for the
sorting and selling
of diamonds is now Gaborone,
rather than London, Amsterdam or New York.
This, and the comparative economic and political stability of the country,
will see growth continue. I
selected Wilderness, a tourism firm which runs around sixty safari camps
and employs 2,600 people, to invest in. I know the company from
personal experience,
having been a customer. Wilderness is well placed well placed to
benefit from further increases in tourism to Southern Africa,
particularly the higher spending tourists who tend to visit Botswana.
Zimbabwe gets itself sorted after the elections, there will be a big
increase in regional tourism, particularly with high-spending Americans
wanting to
see both the Zimbabwean and Zambian side of Victoria Falls. Customers
paying in dollars will also mean investors reduce their exposure to the
local Botswana currency.
A number of emails and calls to old friends
and colleagues resulted in
finding a broker
to take on
my £1,000 investment, normally they would only act for much larger sums. Following a relatively simple process,
I am now the proud owner of a share in
an eco-friendly tourism
Next month
I'm putting £1,000
into Nigeria. What could
possibly go wrong?


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Shizhen Zhu, M.D., Ph.D., receives DOD funding for neuroblastoma research
Shizhen Zhu, M.D., Ph.D. (MPET '13), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, has received funding from the Department of Defense office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. The funding is for Dr. Zhu's Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Career Development Award, "Understanding the Cooperation between LMO1 and MYCN in Neuroblastoma Metastasis Using a Novel Zebrafish Model."
The long-term goal of the research is to devise safe and effective therapies for neuroblastoma. Dr. Zhu and her team have developed the first zebrafish model of neuroblastoma metastasis by overexpressing two oncogenes, human MYCN and LMO1. This transgenic model affords unique opportunities to study the molecular basis of neuroblastoma metastasis in vivo, and to identify novel genes and pathways that cooperate with MYCN and LMO1 to promote this usually fatal stage of disease development.
Current treatments for disseminated neuroblastoma are limited by their toxicity and inability to eradicate distant metastases. Attempts to improve this situation have been impeded by the lack of a detailed understanding of the multistep cellular and molecular pathogenesis of this complex tumor. Dr. Zhu hopes to clearly establish how the overexpression of LMO1 collaborates with MYCN to contribute to metastasis in neuroblastoma and to identify key genes or pathways that are important for this process.
Dr. Zhu anticipates this research will reveal new molecular targets that can be exploited therapeutically.
Dr. Zhu alsi is an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology.


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PASTA RECIPE: Spicy Pumpkin Carbonara With Calabrian Chiles
Our friend Penny, who does not like mushrooms, felt "left out" when she saw our Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine recipe last week.
So here's one for Penny, for all mushroom-eschewers, for the pumpkin-happy fall, and for for National Pasta Month, October.
In this recipe, "spicy" means hot, from the Calabrian chiles (photos #5 and #6). If you don't want the heat, just omit them.
Or, check out the bucatini recipes in photos #7, #8 and #9. Thanks to Delallo for the recipe.
This recipe uses bucatini, a cut we love.
Bucatini is a long, thick spaghetti-like pasta with a hole running through the center. It's a tubular pasta, kin to cannelloni, elbows, penne, rigatoni and ziti.
The name comes from the Italian buco (BOO-koe), meaning hole.
The Neapolitans* call it perciato, which means pierced. Either way, it's a fun cut.
Why is it fun? Because you can suck the sauce through the straw. It's messy, but you don't have to be a kid to try it (at least once).
Why the hole?
One reason for the hole is that, in the days when all pasta was made by hand, it enabled a thicker version of spaghetti to cook more evenly, so the inside would not still be hard when the outside was al dente.
Popular preparations there use:
Ingredients For 4 Servings
1. BEAT the eggs, cheese, pumpkin and nutmeg in a large serving bowl, until combined. Add the salt and pepper. Set aside, and bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil.
2. HEAT the olive oil and garlic in a large saucepan. Once the garlic begins to turn golden, remove from the oil and discard. Add the pancetta to the pan. Sauté the pancetta until it becomes golden brown, about 6 minutes. Then add chiles to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. COOK the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the pasta water to finish the sauce.
4. COMBINE the hot pasta and pancetta mixture with oil in the serving bowl with the egg and cheese. Toss to coat and to gently cook the eggs, which is done with the heat of the pasta. Once combined, add about 1/4 cup of the reserved hot pasta water and toss. If the pasta appears too dry, add another splash of pasta water.
5. SERVE immediately, with additional parmesan cheese to garnish.
Calabrian chiles (or chili peppers) are a variety of native to the Calabria region of Italy (the toe of the "shoe"—the heel is in Apulia).
They are also called the small red cherry pepper, devil's kiss and peperone picante Calabrese, which means "spicy pepper of Calabria."
The typical harvesting season is late summer through fall.
Their genus and species, Capsicum annuum, is the same one for bell peppers, sweet/Italian peppers, serrano, cayenne, paprika, and jalapeños. (There are five different Capsicum cultivars.)
Depending on your personal definition of "hot," Calabrian chiles are moderately hot or hot, ranging from 25,000 to 40,000 SHU on the Scoville Scale.
Hot peppers are in the 30,000 to 50,000 SHU range. By comparison, a jalapeño ranges from 2,500–8,000 SHU.
The chiles are blood-red and small but very flavorful, soaking up more than 300 days of sunshine annually.
This means that in addition to heat, they have a flavor unique to their terroir: fruity, salty and smoky.
These popular chiles—a staple in southern Italy—are sold fresh, but also dried, pickled, or stuffed and sold in olive oil.
DeLallo Foods, an importer of fine Italian foods, sells them that way, ready to use in a recipe or as part of an antipasto.
Diamante, a coastal town at the top of Calabria (above the "ankle" of the foot, close to the border with Basilicata), holds an annual Peperoncino Festival. The weeklong event takes place every September (in a non-pandemic year) and lasts a week. It attracts visitors from all over the world.
Calabrian chiles can be served both raw and cooked: baked, roasted and sautéed.
They pair well with just about anything: cheeses, fish and shellfish, herbs (basil, cilantro, mint, parsley, ), meats (beef, poultry, pork), and vegetables (cucumbers, mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini). You can also use them to stuff olives.
Fresh chiles will keep up to one week when stored whole and unwashed in the fridge, in a paper or plastic bag.
The fresh chiles are:
Chiles were first introduced to Italy by Spanish traders, likely in the early 16th century. Columbus had brought seeds back to Spain from the Caribbean in 1493.
These members of the Nightshade** family, were initially met with suspicion, and were mainly used for decoration until they were deemed safe to consume (the same happened with tomatoes, also brought back from the New World, and also Nightshades**).
Then, chiles were quickly adopted into Italian cuisine, and many new varieties were cultivated in Italy. As mentioned earlier, terroir‡‡ had a big influence on the diverse flavors, sizes, etc.
Today, outside of Italy, Calabrian chiles are predominantly grown by small growers in Asia, Australia, Europe and the U.S. If you'd like to grow them at home, you can find seeds online [source].
*Neapolitans are residents of Naples, Italy. Neapolitan is the language of Naples, and also the name of a species of dog and horse bred in the region, among other references.
†Rome is not only the capital of the country of Italy, but the capital of the Province of Rome, and the capital of the region of Lazio.
‡In the U.S., you can find fresh Calabrian chiles from California; but also dried or jarred versions and Calabrian chile oil. Some stores refer to them as peperoncini, the generic Italian word for hot chiles (singular peperoncino, both cases often spelled with a double "p" in the U.S.). The generic name for sweet chile peppers in Italian is peperoni (singular peperone). If you can't find Calabrian chiles, you can substitute serrano chiles, crushed red pepper flakes or a hot chile paste like aji amarillo, harissa or sambal olek.
‡‡Terroir, pronounced tur-WAH, is a French agricultural term referring to the unique set of environmental factors in a specific habitat that affect a crop's qualities. It includes climate, elevation, proximity to a body of water, slant of the land, soil type and amount of sun. These environmental characteristics gives a fruit or vegetable its unique character.
**The Nightshade family, Solanaceae, is a family of flowering plants. Many of their fruits, pods or roots are edible, while others contain the alkaloid solanine, which is toxic in high concentrations (as in the deadly nightshade, or belladonna, and the tobacco plant). Edible members include the cape gooseberry, capsicum (chile), eggplant, goji berry, potato, tamarillo and tomatillo and tomato, among others.


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If one of your new year's resolutions is to try new things and experiences then this checklist is a fabulous way to see what the Lake District has to offer. Undoubtedly one of the most stunning places in the country (actually the world…but we're biased), The Lake District has a rich and varied landscape that spans from mountain peaks to gentle shoreline and everything in between.
Hawthorns is the perfect Lake District Holiday Park as the destination is so ideal for families, there are plenty of attractions and things to do to keep you all occupied and creating cherished memories together.
Here are our Top 10 things to do in the Lake District for 2019:
1. Brantwood House & Gardens
4.5 stars on TripAdvisor
Clearly well-preserved and cared for, the former of home John Ruskin sits overlooking the beauty of Coniston Water. A leading English art critic, as well as a social thinker and philanthropist, this major character in the Victorian era collected a bounty of paintings and personal possessions that are all on display today. Set in a 250-acre woodland estate and with eight gardens to explore, this is a truly relaxing day out.
View the Brantwood House & Gardens website
2. Stott Park Bobbin Mill
5 stars on TripAdvisor
This little hidden gem may be compact, but there is so much to see and do. From informative signage to dressing up clothes and entertainment for the little ones, you'll be able to see what life was like for the workers when the site was a fully operating bobbin mill. There is a guided tour for those who want to find out all the secrets, as well as demonstrations and insights into the industrial revolution.
View more info on Stott Park Bobbin Mill
3. Lakes Aquarium
4 stars on TripAdvisor
At the very southern tip of Lake Windermere you'll find the Lakes Aquarium. An idea day out for kids, you'll be able to take a trip under the waves and see a wide selection of native marine and freshwater fish including Arctic char, seahorses, Asian short-clawed otters and even clownfish.
There's a café and gift shop too, so you'll be able to browse for the whole day.
Visit the Lakes Aquarium website
4. Beatrix Potter's Hill Top
4.5 stars on TripAdvisor
The former home of much-adored children's author, Beatrix Potter, Hill Top definitely has a touch of magic in the air. Brimming with artefacts and treasures that she loved, the house has been kept in pristine condition to allow visitors to see why she enjoyed her time there so much.
The surrounding countryside was inspiration for many of her stories, so a wander in the woods to spot Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and Peter Rabbit is a must.
Visit the National Trust Hill Top website
5. Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
4.5 stars on TripAdvisor
Slow the pace right down with a lazy day at Blackwell House. Whether you're immersing yourself in the beauty of the area, or warming your toes by the fireplace, this stunning house has plenty of places to sit and take a few moments to yourself. With lots of its original decorative features, the house is packed with hand-crafted artefacts including tiles by designer William de Morgan and panelling by Simpsons of Kendal.
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We're open today from 10.30am – 5.00pm. Make the last bank holiday of the year really special with an inspiring day out at Blackwell. Discover the history of Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts movement, and the people who made Blackwell their holiday home. Soak up original arts and crafts features and imagine what life would have been like for the people who have lived here during Blackwell's century old history. Don't forget to bring the kids too. We have lots of free activities that will get the whole family enjoying this beautiful house. Blackwell is open daily 10.30am – 5.00pm, and the Tea Room is open 10.00am – 5.00pm. #artsandcrafts #historichouse #blackwell #windermere #lakedistrict #theplacetobe #notjustlakes
Visit the Blackwell Arts & Crafts House website
6. Holker Hall & Gardens
4.5 stars on TripAdvisor
Visitors of all ages are more than welcome at Holker Hall. The home of the Cavendish family, it sits only a short distance from Grange-over-Sands and Morecombe Bay and the doors have been opened for all to explore.
Framed by the Lakeland Hills, the gardens are great for pottering and there are events through the year, including a quaint Christmas market. Make sure you take the guided tour and sample the scones and flapjacks at the on-site café.
Visit the Holker Hall website
7. Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
4.5 stars on TripAdvisor
Steam enthusiasts will not be disappointed with a trip to Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway! The hardworking steam locomotives pull their beautiful carriages through the wide expanse of the Lake District countryside and over the steeply graded Furness Railway Branch Line.
The station itself is also worth a browse and there are special events through the year that children will enjoy. Ticket prices are combined with the boat tickets, so be sure to make the most of your day out.
Visit the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway website
8. Windermere Lake Cruises
4.5 stars on TripAdvisor
A firm favourite with Lake District visitors, the Windemere Lake Cruise gives you a chance to see the area from a different point of view.
Set on England's largest lake, the steamers sail each day to give everyone the chance to see attractions such as Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and the Lakes Aquarium. There's pleasant commentary along the way to make sure you don't miss a thing.
Visit the Windermere Lake Cruises website
9. The World of Beatrix Potter
4.5 stars on TripAdvisor
With such a strong connection to the area, it seems only fitting that the characters of Beatrix Potter should be brought to life in this fun family park. Let the waves of childhood nostalgia wash over you as you experience the world and characters that were created to delight generations to come.
Suitable for all ages, there are even fun facts for adults to soak up whilst the kids are left amazed at all their favourite characters.
Visit the World of Beatrix Potter website
10. Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum
4.5 stars on TripAdvisor
One of Britain's best loved poets, William Wordsworth has a strong connection to the magnificence of the Lake District which is why he used his time there to draw inspiration for some of his pieces.
Visitors to Dove Cottage can take a guided tour through the house and his life, even stepping outside to see the gardens that Wordsworth and his sister designed and planted. The estate is wonderfully kept to preserve the history and there are changing exhibitions throughout the year too.
Visit the Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum
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Now, what to do with Spider-man? I trimmed out a 4 inch block from the center.
First I just put two together:
Then I saw this possibility so I laid it out for consideration.
Perhaps you want to see the original fabrics? Here they are.
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Saturday, July 18
6:30 p.m.: SF Donegal vs. Four Provinces
A battle between the Donegals. The Philly Boys have been on a hiatus since they lost to Down. They are on a three game losing streak, but look for them to have a full quota of players at this stage.
Thomas Hughes and Michael Boyle are on board from Killererin in Galway, while Caolan Daly and Shane Mulgrew arrived from Tyrone to bolster a squad that contains Mike Higgins, Justin O'Halloran, Steve Robinson and Paul Walsh. Not to shabby, and now they will be on a mission.
Donegal are on a four game losing streak after a loss to Down last Saturday and they will also be looking to get on the winning trail. Keep an eye on Aiden Downes; he quietly puts in man of the match displays week in, week out. James Huvane is another who has been performing very well, while John McNicholas is a very good forward who loves the park.
Someone will have a win at the end of this. Can't see a draw happening. It will be Four Provinces.
7:45 p.m. SF Cork vs. Leitrim
The second best game of the weekend (Tyrone and Down gets top billing) pits the only undefeated team this year, Leitrim, against a Cork side that received a wake up call last Sunday.
Leitrim are successful because they have the best forward in New York at the moment in Scott Conroy. He's nearly impossible to defend. He had four points against Cavan last weekend when he was it seemingly held in check -- very impressive.
Dan Doona responds to Paddy Kearney. His two best years in New York have both been while he plays for his fellow Kerryman. He is back on song. The tactic of continuous high kick outs to Adrian O'Connor and Pat Madden is working in that they win 70% of them.
How will Cork react? Well, the battle between Alan Rafferty, Rory Stafford and the aforementioned players will be key. If that doesn't work, put Sean Lordon out there for pure aggression. David Crimmins had a decent game against John Murtagh last week and he may get Conroy. Paddy Harrington will probably draw Jamie Doolin.
Cork needs to be direct up front and run at the defense, get their frees and let J.P. Boyle tap them over. Conor Hunter and John Goldrick will have a key battle as well. If Hunter shades it, and gets three points from play to keep the defense honest, that is key.
If you are thinking of "Transformers" over the weekend to see a battle, skip it for a week and head to the Mecca for this one.
Leitrim to keep winning with three to spare.
Sunday, July 19
2:30 p.m.: SH Offaly vs. Tipperary
The worst news to come out of the park this past week in relation to hurling was the announcement that New Jersey/Kilkenny were withdrawing their side from championship fare for the rest of the year. It leaves just three teams battling for the title. Disastrous.
What now then? Well, the normal process will more than likely be the top two teams into the final. If Offaly wins this they are practically assured as they will have just one game left against Galway.
The last fixture then between Galway and Tipp would decide the other finalist. If Tipp pull a result off then the tables get upset and it is wide open again.
The weekend sanctions are not known yet, but look for players of the caliber of James Young of Laois, Niall Gilligan or David Barrett from Clare to arrive to bolster both sides. The scoring battle between Liam Costello and Shane Sweeney at both ends may decide it.
Offaly should be able to get the win, but the boardroom needs to take a hard look at hurling now and not next March when it will be too late.
4 p.m.: SF Tyrone vs. Down
The game of the weekend. Two undefeated sides, with top of the table Tyrone with eight points taking on Down, the second place team with six. All of the names will be familiar but some of the faces will be new for this one.
The no name defense of Tyrone -- and that is said in the highest complimentary fashion, due to the fact that it is home based and not a mercenary bunch of 60-days -- is performing fantastically for Tyrone. The Derry boys, Joe Bell, Paul Mulherne and Steve Keating, have slotted in perfectly, with Gerard McCullough and Seamus Skeffington, who were on the Junior winning side of last season.
Aiden Power completes the starting six of tight marking players. Midfield is set also with Gary Reilly and Eamon Lyons, while John (The Hitman) Murtagh is on a feeding frenzy in front of goal. A new arrival is also on the cards, and while it is not Mike Frank Russell, who has still not been released to play in New York by his Irish club, it will be an even bigger star according to the rumor mill.
Any point in Down showing up at all, says you. Yes, undoubtedly yes. They have been a template to build by in the last three years and this year's side is coming together nicely.
James Mitchell and Robbie Moran have been tremendous pickups for the side, with Mitchell very consistent. Beside him is Sean Kelly, who has his best position at wing back and is powerful running with the ball out of defense. Pakie Downey is due an explosive outing, amazing when you think he has been averaging four a day and we still haven't seen his best.
McCullough may get this job early on. Mark Dobbins returns from suspension and will be delighted to be back on the field.
A draw looks like a possibility in this encounter. The bank is at +85 after Rangers went all the way last week. Some dangerous encounters this week to gamble on, but you need to speculate to accumulate.
A 25 ticket 2/1 shot on Leitrim and Tyrone to each win. Fifty if we win to put us back over the 100 mark and start booking tickets for Ireland, and 25 gone if we lose. To quote Eastwood, "Are you feeling lucky. Well, are you?"
5:30 p.m.: IF St. Raymond's vs. Roscommon
The final game of the busy weekend brings Roscommon back to the weekend viewers after last week's easy win over Brooklyn.
Roscommon have a very nice squad put together, with Liam O'Sullivan, Donnacha Dunne, veteran Kieran Keaveney, Shane Russell and Adrian Tate on board.
St. Ray's will counter with Donal Broderick, Denis Kilkenny, Mike Creegan, and Phil Wickham as they look to regain the glory from last year when they went all the way to the county final.
It will not be easy, however, and Roscommon should have far too much fire power. The Rosses by six.
Best team in town
While a host of counties have players on this side of the pond for the summer with the best crop in ages arriving, what is the best team in town right now?
Are Leitrim the team to beat? How about Tyrone? Maybe Down? Dublin also has good representation.
If all the players arrived to the park this Sunday and put on their home county jerseys how would that game work out?
Here goes with the best team in town right now. All these players are from the Kingdom, with their New York club in parentheses.
Kerry: 1 Liam Sheehan (Roscommon), 2 Niall Corbett (Kerry), 3 Mike Maloney (Cavan), 4 John Payne (Cavan), 5 Eoghan O'Mahoney (Kerry), 6 Shane Doolin (Leitrim), 7 Eoin O'Neill (Leitrim), 8 Pat Madden (Leitrim), 9 Adrian O'Connor (Leitrim), 10 Bingo Driscoll captain (Kerry), 11 Dan Doona (Leitrim), 12 Jamie Doolin (Leitrim), 13 Liam O'Sullivan (Roscommon), 14 Kieran O'Leary (Cavan), 15 Dermie Foley (Kerry).


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OPPO F9 revealed at Lazada Thailand
The OPPO F9 with the model number (CPH1823) now has a bigger 6.3-inch FHD+ display, 6GB RAM, and 3,500mAh battery. Since it has VOOC, it has a promise of 5 hours of talk time in just 5 minutes of charge.
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February 25 - March 3, 2018: Issue 349
Last Weekend Of Summer 2017-2018; A Glance Back At Another Glorious Season
Summer In Pittwater
Polo By The Sea 2018: Over A Hundred Years Of Loving This Game In Pittwater
On Monday last the Sydney Squadron of Lancers returned from a three days' staff ride in the vicinity of Pittwater. The work was undertaken on a tactical scheme connected with the landing of an enemy, the whole being under the command and supervision of Lieutenant M'Mahon. Organised as a complete regiment, the squadron left Sydney about 9 a.m. on Saturday, on a rapid march on Bay View, two squadrons travelling via Gordon and Tumbledown Dick Mountain, and two via Manly and Narrabeen, the advanced parties, by means of signalling communication, coming simultaneously Into touch with each other in the scrub behind Rocklily. All ranks had duties of a higher nature than their existing rank, particular attention being paid to the issue of written orders, the forwarding of reports, and sketches In the field. Tents were not taken, the intention being to camp in the open, but owing to the wet weather, the men were billeted in one of Mr. Brock, of Mona Vale's, buildings, the 90 horses being picketed in the rear. MILITARY. (1906, October 4). The Sydney Morning Herald(NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14828169
Paddy Broughton Describes The Rolex Sydney Hobart On Kialoa IIRSHYR News: 29 December, 2017: 8:02 PM
In 1971, American sailor Jim Kilroy sailed his 23-metre yawl Kialoa II to line honours victory in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
For Hobartians, it added an exotic element to one of the key calendar events of their lives: an American boat had come here and, in their eyes, won the race and lifted its status to a world event.
Six years later, Kilroy returned with Kialoa III and took line honours in a race record time of three days, 13 hours, 58 minutes and 10 seconds.
Today, the original boat, Kialoa II, made an emotional return to Hobart, 46 years later, and beat her own time and that of her later namesake.
For brothers Paddy and Keith Broughton it wasn't the point. It was a matter of bringing her back to a place where she is still held in special regard.
They bought the boat in 2016 with a view to retracing her former glories, of which the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race is but one.
But it nearly didn't happen.
Entering Bass Strait, their boom snapped during a gybe and the same thought went through everybody's mind on board. Would they not be able to bring her home?
Paddle To North Avalon Beach Headland: Warren Young OAM (WazzaAbout)
Out And About January 2018: Adriaan Van Der Wallen
North Narrabeen Surfers Carving It Up At 2018 Carve Pro At Maroubra Beach
Sydney Art Space (Mona Vale) 2018 Exhibition of Sculpture, Drawing and Painting
Bayview Yacht Racing Association (BYRA): For Fair Winds Sailing In Pittwater's Estuary
Temperatures Soared As New South Wales Won The 2018 Interstate Championships
Australia Day Awards 2018 Recognise Outstanding Community Support In Ken Hughes AFSM, OAM
Woody Point Yacht Club's 2018 Putt-Putt Regatta And Gentleman's Launch Race
Avalon Sailing Club Hosts Pittwater Leg Of Australia Day Regatta 2018
Local Sailors Excell At 2018 World Cup Series Miami: More Medals For Olympians
Marcus Blackmore's Ammonite Wins The 2018 New Zealand Millennium Cup
With four line honours in six races, the Southern Wind Shipyard built SW82 Ammonite captured the victory at the New Zealand Millennium Cup on Australia Day, January 26th.
The New Zealand Millennium Cup features three days of racing in one of the most picturesque cruising destinations in the world. With courses that thread through more than 140 sub-tropical islands. beautiful scenery and challenging navigation are assured at this popular and challenging regatta.
An innovative handicap system (ISYR) ensured for spectacular racing in the Bay of Islands, with competitors finishing within minutes of each other.
Even though it was her first time competing at the NZ Millennium Cup, there was no stopping Ammonite, who was representing the Royal Nomuka Yacht Club of Tonga. The SW82's tightly knit crew included Olympic sailors Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan in addition to her owner, Marcus Blackmore, a sailing force to be reckoned with in his own right.
Sailing strong in all of the six races that make up this three-day event, Ammonite was confirmed as the overall winner with four wins out of six races.
"There's no better place in the world to sail," said Ammonite's owner Marcus Blackmore at the prize giving ceremony. "Thanks go to all the sponsors and in particular Doyle Sails New Zealand's Mike Sanderson who helped us understand local conditions," he continued adding that Ammonite would enjoy defending the title next year if possible.
The Royal Nomuka Yacht Club of Tonga posted "AMAZING!... Ammonite sw82 with a world class crew representing the Royal Nomuka Yacht Club won the New Zealand Millennium Cup creating history for the Club and all the crew have now officially joined the RNYC and paid their membership fees 100% going into the Vaka Sailing trust!
Thanks so much owners and Life Members Marcus and Caroline Blackmore for giving us such an amazing time here in NZ. Will post a story later, but to the crew of Olympic Gold Medallists, multiple America's Cup sailors, multiple Volvo sailors, skippers and winners including the worlds BEST navigator and some crazy inspiring sailors and beautiful Italians...WOW!! THANKS...your all an inspiration!!!"
The Royal Nomuka Yacht Club of Tonga Charter…To reintroduce the lost art and traditions of Vaka sailing to the youth (15-25) of Tonga and then the Greater Pacific thought the establishment of a "Vaka" and "Vaka Voyaging Canoe" One Design class and implementation of Vaka training programs and sailing events. To support the formation of a Tonga Sailing Federation and to introduce the INTERNATIONAL OPTIMIST dingy to Tongans 9-15 years of age using a mobile training package of five optimist yachts to share with Tongan sailors throughout the island groups.
More HERE
Warriewood Angels
Hy-Brasil: Avalon Beach
Pittwater's Summer Houses
2017-18 NSW Hobie States Titles Hosted By Palm Beach Sailing Club: Day 1
Vissla Great Lakes Pro 2018 Goes Off!
Clare Costanzo WINS Hardy Cup 2018:
First Female Skipper - First All Female Team To Take Out Prestigious Match Racing Event
Clare Costanzo and her team of Jess Angus, Ruby Scholten, Celia Willison and Hannah Lanz have won the 2018 Hardy Cup!
This is a historic win as not only has Clare become the first female skipper to get her name on the trophy, in addition the team is also the first all female team to do so since since its inauguration in 2001.
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) was represented by two teams at the Hardy Cup 2018 this week, both skippered by the Costanzo sisters Clare and Juliet.
On Clare's team was Jess Angus, Ruby Scholten, Celia Willison and Hannah Lanz. On Juliet's team was James Farquharson, Annalise Scholten, Sam Thomas and Rachel Bower.
Hosted by the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, and considered one of Australia's most prestigious match racing events, the Hardy Cup, is an Under 25 World Sailing Grade 3 International Event. The Hardy Cup was donated by Sir James Hardy (Event Patron), the America's Cup, World Champion and Olympic Yachtsman, and prominent RSYS member to promote the match racing helming skills and tactical skills of young sailors.
Last year Clare Costanzo and her Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club teammates finished bridesmaids at the same event. On Thursday February 8, 2018 the RPAYC's five-strong youth team beat George Anyon's Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron team 3-0 in the finals, sailed in 20+ knot nor'easters off the host club at Kirribilli.
In doing so Costanzo broke an 18-year run of gun male skippers taking out the grade 3 youth event, and with an all-female crew.
Costanzo, Jess Angus, Hannah Lanz, Ruby Scholten and Celia Willison celebrated with a swim and some champagne then official photos before three of the five dashed to the airport for a 7.30pm flight to New Zealand, where training for the final youth match racing regatta in the series of three begins today, Friday 9 February.
"We'll have to celebrate our win at the end of the next regatta, the Nespresso Cup," the 21-year-old winning skipper said from the airport, flanked by Angus and Lanz and a change of teammates for New Zealand's premier youth match racing event.
More HERE
Warringah Pittwater District RFS Brigades Volunteers: A Busy Spring And Summer Serving The Community Over 2017/2018
Whale Beach Patrol Honoured For Top Rescue: SLS NSW Rescue Of The Month
Whale Beach Patrol Honoured For Top Rescue: SLS NSW Rescue Of The Month
A team of surf lifesavers from Whale Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches who prevented a double drowning just days before Christmas last year have been honoured with the prestigious NSW Rescue of the Month Award for December.
At approximately 3:00pm on Saturday December 23, two swimmers were swept off a sandbank into a powerful rip current.
It was immediately apparent that the men, aged in their 20s and visitors to the area, couldn't swim as they were struggling to stay afloat.
Fortunately for the stranded duo Patrol Team 9 was on duty.
A number of lifesavers immediately raced into the water with rescue equipment at the ready.
While one patient had managed to regain his footing on the sandbank, the second could not be seen. As a result of this escalating situation the IRB was launched to assist.
While searching for the patient, Angus Bownes, observed bubbles coming up from below the water and saw a faint silhouette, dove down to retrieve the unconscious patient from the ocean floor, approximately two to three metres below and pushed him back to the surface.
The five rescuers and a member of the public got the patient onto a board and began the journey back to the safety of the shore.
When Patrol Captain Suzy Bownes saw the condition of the patient she immediately called for an ambulance and directed her team to clear the water and close the beach.
While this was happening, CPR treatment was commenced with four rounds being performed before the patient was stable enough to be moved further up the beach and handed over to the care of the paramedics.
During this time the condition of the second man who had managed to get himself to shore rapidly deteriorated and a second ambulance was called.
The rescue and resuscitation effort was particularly impressive considering that most of the lifesavers involved in the incident were aged under 25 with Captain Bownes saying the award was a fantastic achievement for one of the smaller clubs on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
"It's huge for the club and hopefully puts Whale Beach on the map but what it really brought home for us is the importance of lifesavers on the beach and how we need to have the skills because you never know when they can be called upon," said Suzy Bownes.
"We have a very young team on this patrol but that is what makes it so enjoyable as there is a lot of energy. What was most pleasing is during the rescue everyone acted with skill and professionalism and this was even commented on by others at the scene.
"It's a special time of year and this incident did shake us all up, but we're absolutely ecstatic with the outcome and the fact we were able to do our job by saving lives," she said.
The SLSNSW Rescue of the Month is a prestigious award that recognises excellence in Surf Life Saving. Each month a 'Rescue of the Month' is awarded at State level for the most outstanding rescue performance for that period. Monthly winners are eligible for the National Rescue of the Month, and are also in line to be named the NSW Rescue of the Year which is announced at the season-ending Awards of Excellence.
The following lifesavers were involved in the incident;
Suzy Bownes, Iain Bownes, Angus Bownes, Oliver Bownes, Sophie Rothery, Liam George, Jack Bregenhoj, Lachlan Williams, Sydney Robertson, Sally Collier, Tom Sanderson, Nicholas Dijohn, Lara Boyle, Alexander Burchett, Max Zagorski, Archie Elliott, Angus Kellaway, Dylan Gay, Oscar Press, Edward Harrison, William Harte, Ben Rothery, Barney Allen, Harrison Penn, Maddie Zagorski.
From Surf Life Saving New South Wales
In January WBSLSC were announced the Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beach Branch winners of the December Rescue of the Month.


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Micronutrients occur in the form of vitamins and minerals, and they play crucial roles in the building of your anatomy as well as the functioning of normal anatomy processes. Check out the various tasks carried out by these nourishments.
This nutrient works towards ensuring that the fluid levels in your anatomy are well balanced by correcting any imbalances in the system. It also adjusts the passing of fluids from one cell to another through the cell membranes and monitors the level of pH in your blood.
If you have been feeling low on energy, it is probably the time for you to add some manganese to your diet as it plays a crucial role in the creation of energy. Aside from that, it is critical in the formation and the building of bones in the anatomy and having manganese in your diet will reduce the level of bone deterioration in your anatomy.
It is critical that the elderly take an appropriate amount of this nutrient to prevent them from getting complications due to brittle bones. It is best if you start taking the nutrient early on in life as this will further protect you.
Manganese also helps the anatomy out when it comes to the synthesis of macronourishments such as proteins and fats, allowing standard anatomy processes to take place smoothly.
Want to ensure that your heart keeps beating at a steady rate? Well, incorporate magnesium into your diet and keep enjoying that rhythm. What this nutrient does is that it helps the anatomy convert blood sugar to energy, resulting in higher energy levels in your anatomy to allow you perform activities with ease.
It also takes up the role of helping the anatomy synthesize macronourishments such as Vitamin C and calcium which are critical in fighting off skin diseases and bone deterioration respectively.
This nutrient is critical in the creation of red blood cells, and it enables oxygen to get transported throughout the anatomy. Lacking this nutrient means that you do not get enough red blood cells in the anatomy and this leads to complications such as anemia which can be fatal.
Shortness of breath and fainting can occur when not enough oxygen is getting to the tissues in the anatomy.
The building and the functioning of the thyroid gland depend on the occurrence of this nutrient in the anatomy. Lack of iodine leads to complications such as goiter and poor cognitive building and as such, it is necessary that people consume adequate amounts of foods rich in it.
The nutrient also works in the anatomy to metabolize fats, thus releasing energy into the system to enable you to be active.
This nutrient works to regulate water as well as the electrolytes present in your cells to ensure that they get maintained at optimum levels. It also controls the pH levels in your cells.
These nourishments are especially useful for pregnant women and young children who require a lot of protection from diseases and whose bodies are undergoing building. Failure to have these nourishments in the anatomy leads to complications such as low weight, blindness and other conditions in children.
It can get seen that micronourishments are critical in our bodies as they serve various purposes. Not only do they increase the amount of energy in us but they also ensure the creation if necessary hormones and cells while making sure that we are immune from diseases and contributing to bone building. You can take supplements for these nourishments under the consultation of your doctor. Be sure not to consume too many as you only require the nourishments in minimal amounts.


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Look what I got in the mailbox
Look what I got in the mailbox today. Two copies of DestinAsian Jun/July 2013 issue; this issue includes a writeup of my trip to Pranang Bay, Krabi Thailand made last year in December. The sketch was made with my Hero pen on the big Nudebook that I brought along with me. It was a happy trip and I sketched myself happy too.
Thank you DestinAsian!
Thank you DestinAsian!


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