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Costs officers of the Senior Court Costs Office regularly refer to cases when undertaking their assessments in Court of Protection matters and below are three cases which are routinely referred to upon provisional assessment.
In the case of Smith & Others [2007] EWHC 90088 (costs) County Court guideline rates were claimed within the bill of costs by the Appellants. The Defendants argued that lower rates should be applied due to the non complex and routine nature of the work undertaken.
The matter was heard by Master Haworth on 23 October 2007.
Master Haworth took into consideration that the Appellants had to take on additional responsibility, skill and expertise on the work undertaken, due to the patient's inability to provide instructions and the need to act on their own initiative.
It was determined that Court of Protection work should attract the same rate as other legal matters and County Court guideline rates should be applied. It was also confirmed that complex and difficult matters warranted enhanced rates, although it should be noted that the starting point would be the guideline rates.
In the case of Yazid Yahiaoui – January 2014
Master Haworth held to his judgement in Louise Smith & others. However, he also determined that the application of "blended rates" may be reasonable in some circumstances. The blended rates were deemed suitable for work which could be carried out either as a team or by an individual that spans work that could reasonably be handled by two different grade fee earners.
In the case of Leighanne Radcliff - December 2004 the Deputy appealed the reduction of routine letters to 3 minutes each.
The matter was heard by Master O'Hare on 20 December 2004.
Master O'Hare referred to CPR 44 PD 4.8 to identify routine communications as emails, letters and telephone calls, which because of their simplicity should not be regarded as letters or emails of substance or telephone calls which properly amount to an attendance.
It was determined that routine communication items of no substance should be allowed as 3 minute units although communications of substance would continue to be allowed as 6 minute units.
This approach is confirmed in the good practice guidance produced by the Office of the Public Guardian in paragraph 9.3.3.
Although County Court Guideline rates will be allowed on all Court of Protection claims, there is scope for an enhanced rate. This could either be claimed across the entire bill, or could be limited to specific issues. Specific issues may be a risk to the fee earner's health and safety whilst attending a patient, or attending out of hours. Specific issues should be highlighted where applicable within the file of papers to justify the enhanced rate upon assessment.
Routine communications should be delegated to Grade D fee earners wherever possible to minimise the costs claimed.
Routine work should be delegated where possible in order to avoid the possibility of blended rates.
Paula Burnett
Please note: The Guidance and interpretation on these articles are merely a summary of our interpretation of the subject. We accept no liability for any misconstrued understanding of such issues and interpretations, nor any loss or damage sustained as a result of any reliance upon such views.


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The Double Lotus Cutie Clip is an essential for any mom on-the-go. Easily clip your little one's favorite blanket, lovey, or toy to their stroller, car sets, or clothing. This double clip can also be used to secure a nursing cover. Simply place one clip on the cover and the other on your clothing. You'll be securely covered, ready to feed your baby, without worrying about anything falling out of place.
Double Clip
Mini Clip, approximately 6.5"-6.75"
Lead/chrome free American leather, and two lead free stainless steel Ryan & Rose clips.
Made in Missouri, USA.
Don't want to lose it, Cutie Clip it!
Cutie Clips are CPSIA tested, safe, and certified.
All Cutie Clips and their materials are FDA approved, non-toxic, and are free of lead, latex, phthalates and BPA.
WARNING: This is not a toy. Do not use without full supervision. To avoid a choking hazard, inspect clip before every use and discard if damaged. Do not tie around a child's neck. Does contain small parts.
Due to typical wear and tear, Cutie Clips do not come with a warranty. Cutie Clips should be alternated every 2 months for sanitary reasons.
Care instructions
Pacifiers, teethers, sippy cups, snack jars, toys, blankets, etc. to clothing, car seats, strollers, high chairs, and everything in between.
Thread loop through the hole of the item of your choosing, and secure with a slip knot.
We recommend wiping leather Cutie Clips with a baby wipe or slightly damp cloth. if a spill or spitup occurs, wash the clip as soon as possible. You may want to run the clip under cool water, dab lightly with a soft cloth, and lay flat to dry. Exposing leather to excessive water may cause faster wear. If your leather Cutie Clips gets stiff or dry, a small amount of coconut oil can be used to soften them up. Apply, wipe off the excess, and let air-dry. Please note, coconut oil will darken the leather.

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A Buyer's Agent Puts Your Interests First
When you find the right place to call home, you have a place with heart, a place to relax and a place to grow. Your home is much more than where you hang your hat. When I work with you, it is always to find a home that makes you want to come home to.
The Benefits of Working With a Buyer's Agent
As your buyer's agent, I will be working solely in your best interests. You can focus on what is important to you and I will focus on helping you navigate through the details to make it happen.
Buyer's Agent Services
- We will meet and review what you are looking for in terms of neighbourhoods, style of home, size of the home, price, etc. We will have a discovery type of conversation where we review where you have lived in the past, what things are most important to you in a home, likes and dislikes.
- I will research homes based on the findings of our first meeting and will organize suitable homes to view.
- I will put you on an automated email search based on your criteria so daily you can see what is coming available (if you choose).
- We will line-up showings for homes that meet your criteria.
- Once we have found a home that you are interested in, I will do some research to identify any potential problems or issues.
- Recommend lenders to help you secure your financing if you are currently working with a lender ensure I am providing the information they will require.
- Write an offer and discuss the subjects that you would want in your offer along with the terms and conditions of this offer.
- Present your offer to the seller's agent.
- Negotiate the best possible price and terms on your behalf.
- Work through the subject removal and closing process with you.
- Buying a home can be a stressful experience and I pride myself on breaking down the process to help it from it being overwhelming.


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'Matrix': a well-written review from Gnostic/philosophical perspectivegreenspun.com : LUSENET : Human-Machine Assimilation : One Thread
The story of The Matrix (1999)sprobably the most elaborately plotted action movie ever madesis authentically Gnostic. It is in fact, and way beyond lThe X-Files,n lGnosticism reborn.n(1) Wherever exactly Andy and Larry Wachowski hatched their demonically inspired and wickedly effective pop parable about the enslavement of modern man to the machine, they have come up with a genuine original. Itms an amazingly coherent blend of Philip K. Dick, H. P. Lovecraft, Jean Baudrillard, messianic prophecy, apocalyptic lore, martial arts mysticism, and technological paranoia. The Matrix may well be the outstanding American movie of the m90s. But it is both less and more than your average great movie. On the one hand, it is slick and vaguely soulless, with all the pumping adrenaline-charged violence that characterize the MTV movies of recent years (it is produced by Joel Silver, after all). On the other hand, it may just be the first fully-realized Surrealist work in mainstream cinema to date. The Matrix is a shamanic journey in dramatized form, fit to stand up alongside Alice in Wonderland and destined, perhaps, to someday overthrow The Wizard of Oz as the ultimate cult-psychedelic movie. The Matrix is all this and a fair bit more, but itms also undoubtedly not for everyone. Unless you are prepared to accept its premisesthat reality is a dream, controlled by secret forces to enslave us with, and that only through conscious dreaming can we escape our bondage and reclaim our divine nature (a truly Gnostic premise, as I say)sthen the movie will be so much hokum and mayhem and no more. Doubtless, millions saw it and enjoyed it as such. But The Matrix is considerably more than just a piece of first-class entertainment: itms a runaway artistic experiment, an experience that bends our concepts of what is real and what is not, and leaves us in a very tight spot indeed.
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Media Confirmation about ISIS Terrorism in Great Britain March 2017 predicted by Clairvoyant Dimitrinka Staikova in her Ebook and Paperback book :
Middle East Predictions 2017 – Wars, Money, Power and Future of : Yemen, Libya, Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iraq, Egypt ,Saudi Arabia, Europe, America, China, Qatar, Albania and more… Clairvoyant predictions
Clairvoyants : Dimitrinka Staikova, Ivelina Staikova, Stoyanka Staikova
Published – March 21, 2017
Buy the Ebook only from the authors – https://sites.google.com/site/dimitrinkastaikova/
Masoud Barzani (President of Iraqi Kurdistan) – Health, Military actions, Battles with Turkey, the destiny of ISIS soldiers – Clairvoyant predictions March 17, 2017, 10 am – by Clairvoyant House " Dimitrinka Staikova and daughters Stoyanka and Ivelina Staikova" – from Europe, Bulgaria, Varna.
Photo – February 27, 2017. Time – after the photo.
…….The ISIS commanders should slowly convince the warriors for a certain actions – to hide in the people (population) – not to make camps in the mountains, but to leave with ships for other countries – they are going to Libya, Italy, Europe, England and USA – well financed and organised army (as a sleeping cell).
March 2017 – ……
Media Confirmation
What is the latest UK terror threat level and has there been a shooting outside Westminster's Parliament?
22nd March 2017, 5:20 pm
"According to the MI6 chief, the current threat from ISIS is "unprecedented", with the terrorist organisations targeting the UK from deep inside Syria."
"The attack came a day after Theresa May ordered airlines to ban passengers from taking large electronic devices such as tablets into the cabin on non-stop UK bound-flights from six countries including Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia"


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Natural Logic is some kind of application design company located in Australlia. And, I don't really care how simple this logo looks. I love it.
Even so I'm expecting it to be eliminated from the contest selection quite soon though. I'm designing all of these things but i just don't feel like they match with the company. They look great, but the connection is lacking. I'll sort it out later though; it's getting a bit too late into the night to do anything about this.
On a side note, I'll be posting some doodles up soon. I don't want to flood you with too much advertisement design things. I'm sure a lot of you are here for other sorts of things.


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M200 Outdoor Chaise Lounge
by Meelano
Type: Outdoor Chaise Lounge
What is better than sipping on a fresh margarita after work? Correct, absolutely nothing! This summer, your evening routine will be: recline, sip, and repeat! Lie back in style on our M200 sun lounger: its design is sleek and sturdy. It features an adjustable headrest for ultimate comfort and can stay outdoors whatever the weather. Wheels at the top end ensure you can easily reposition, to get that perfect tan.
Overall Dimensions:
- Width: 25.2 Inches
- Depth: 78.8 Inches
- Height Min.: 11.9 Inches
- Height Max.: 37.1 Inches
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Manny Pacquiao Will Fight Amir Khan at Some Point in the Foreseeable Future
Manny Pacquiao doesn't have all that many fights left in him. At 33 years old, he, his camp and all his fans are well aware of the fact that the end is near. Because of how few fights he has in him, the Filipino champion can't afford to just willy-nilly square off against whoever challenges him. He needs to be smart about his future opponents, weighing the risks involved with each one versus the actual, measurable benefits of fighting them.
At this point, here is a rough sketch of what Pacquiao's schedule looks like for the next year and change: a June 9 battle against Timothy Bradley, an end-of-year showdown versus Juan Manuel Marquez and a maybe/possibly/probably not Dream Match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at some point in 2013. Beyond that, there is literally nothing in the cards, and no real potential opponents even being discussed.
Enter: Amir Khan.
Prior to his loss to Lamont Peterson (who was recently busted for a failed drug test), Khan was on the fast track to becoming one of boxing's premiere superstars. Naturally, because of the sort of respect that everyone had for him, there were quiet murmurs that at some point he should get the opportunity to face off against the world's top two pound-for-pounders. Khan, his part, always responded really well to those rumors, displaying confidence and making it no secret that he desperately wanted a shot at Mayweather.
A fight versus Pacquiao, though? He was a bit more apprehensive about that. While the idea of taking on and beating quite possibly the best fighter in the world no doubt appealed to Khan on some level, there were extenuating circumstances that made him a bit wary.
For one thing, they shared a trainer in Freddie Roach, and Roach had made it clear that he would side with Pacquiao if this fight were ever to take place. Beyond that, though, he and Pacquiao are friends – and the prospect of fighting a friend is always mildly unappealing.
Apparently it's not terribly unappealing, though.
While preparing for his July 14 showdown versus Danny Garcia, Khan let the cat out of the bag regarding his future plans. Per the Telegraph (bold is ours, not theirs)
"Garcia's a great champion, and an unbeaten fighter, and I want to take care of him, and then move up to 147 [welterweight].
"Then I'll probably have one more fight at 147 before I go on to the big, big names like Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. But one step at a time," said Khan.
You certainly can't fault Khan for wanting a shot at the best, it's just nice that he's finally admitting that it is in fact in his plans.
Frankly, this is as good of news for Pacquiao as it is for the fans. With Khan on the schedule, that lessens Mayweather's leverage during negotiations for that super fight. It also gives the Filipino champion another legitimate, credible opponent to fight – thereby justifying him prolonging his retirement for that much longer.
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True Black, 31529273, 3/4 Chilean, 1/4 Peruvian
Tresur had her first cria in 2011. A bay black female named Madison. We held her open to get her on a summer birthing schedule. She was bred to Chewy, a 6th generation black male and threw a true black female we call Malala in August 2013. We bred her back to Chewy again for another possible black. She is due mid November 2014. She is 5th generation black bred to a 6th generation black. Its no wonder she is throwing true black for us. And both females so far! If you are breeding for black, she is a steal at this price. UPDATE: Female cria number 3!!! And another black girl born 11/30/14. We are calling her Ami. She has eye lashes to sie for. Ami is sold. Price is bred to the sire of your choice. My suggestion - Chewy!!!! For another 7th generation black and possible female!
Chewy has a soft handle, coverage from head to toe and a beautiful crimp character. He was weaned early due to his size. Both his parents are true black and are multi generation black. His black genes run very deep as he is 6th generation black! He will bring black to your breeding program and low micron in black. Chewy has cria on the ground and black, black, black! 100% of offspring are black to date! Check out Malala, Ruger, Gucci offspring all at our ranch for your review.
Listed by Denise & Ron Haines of Glasgow, KY
Malala comes from a long line of black alpacas. She is 7th generation black! She also has the great names of Pperuvian Felix, Aussie Rockford and Peruvian Drambuie which brought the very nice crimp to the Chilean darks. She also has a lot of grey in her lineage so depending on what you are breeding for, you might be able to pull a very nice grey cria. We decided to breed her to a very fine black male Sunny Mesa's Coal Black. Should be a nice cria.Update: Beautiful 8th generation black female cria we named Raven! Raven was sold as a weanling. Malala will be bred to The Reverend Grey in June or July 2018. Price is bred!
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Thanks for your support
We would like to thank everyone that supported us at our cake stall on the weekend.
To all of the people that donated cakes, slices and freshly baked bread, you are truly fabulous.
To all of the competitors in the Screamin Leeman Roy Bell Memorial Classic well done with braving the conditions that mother nature kicked up for you.
And a special thank you to Windsurfing Western Australia who helped get the word out to all of their members about our cake stall.
Thank you to Lorraine and Kate for preparing all of the sandwiches for the competitors, manning the stall and braving the high winds. You both are truly legends. We really could not have done it without you two.
Our fence has started going up
We would like to thank everyone that came down yesterday and helped put up the poles for the community garden. We had a nearly 70 year old lady come down and help lift 20 kilo bags of concrete. And another lady that came down and wasn't even worried about breaking her nails. And boy, I would kill for nails like that!!! Don't forget to come down to the Back Beach from 12 today for our cake stall and to watch the competitors in the Screamin' Leeman - Roy Bell Memorial Classic. We would love to see you all down there 😊 Just some of the pictures from yesterday.
Cake stall tomorrow
🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂Don't forget abour our Cake stall tomorrow from 12 noon at the Back beach in Leeman, coinciding with the Screamin' Leeman - Roy Bell Memorial Classic. Head on down and help us raise some much needed funds for this awesome communtiy project.
Can you spare a few hours this Friday morning to help concrete the poles in for the Snag Island Community Garden? Just in case you didn't know, we are a registered charity with the ACNC.
We are getting the holes dug via a machine, so no digging required. We need a hand with mixing the concrete as well as people helping putting in the posts and making sure they are level.
We really need the help and we hope that you can help us out. This garden is for the whole community not just Leeman, but incorporating Green Head, Jurien Bay, Cervantes, Eneabba as well as other people that want to join in and lend a hand and show our community spirit that our towns are so famous for.
Please contact us here.
The Snag Island Community Garden is going to be having a stall down at the finishing line on Saturday for the Screamin' Leeman - Roy Bell Memorial Classic
We will be selling Cakes, soft drinks as well as our raffle tickets.
We will be down there from midday.
We hope to see you all down at the finishing line which is at The Back Beach in Leeman (near the skate park)
We have also supplied the Snag Island News with the information to be published in this week's SIN.
Charitable Collections License# 22194
Our website developer has been working all weekend to make purchasing raffle tickets easier for you all, and it looks amazing. You can either pay via PayPal or Debit/Credit card 😊 First prize a Thermomix or $2,000 CASH delivered anywhere in Australia. Permit No: LS210791717
Click here to purchase your thermomix raffle tickets today
Marking out our boundary
We are excited to let you all know that the council met us today at our parcel of land that has been allocated and has approved where we will be putting up our fencing around the community garden.
A HUGE thanks to the people that attended yesterday to mark it all out with marking paint. Without you all pitching in, it would have taken a lot longer to complete.
We have now purchased the fencing thanks to a generous benefactor, and it has now been delivered to Leeman yay!!!
Next stages will be erecting the fencing!!
Win a Thermomix or $2000 cash raffle
🍐 🍉🍎 Our tickets for our Monster raffle went on sale today.🍇 🍓 🍊
1st prize being a #thermomix or $2,000 which can be delivered anywhere in Australia.
2nd Prize: A Viva Photography session including $350 product credit. (Value $600)
3rd Prize: Romantic overnight Getaway at the Hyatt Regency Perth for 2 guests. A 2hr 45-minute cruise with Captain Cook cruises for their Swan River Cruise, plus 2 x $25 Food and beverage vouchers for The Universal Bar northbridge. (Value $480)
4th Prize: $50 Cash Kindly donated by Ray White Jurien Bay
Pay for your tickets with either Paypal or credit card today.
You have to be in it to win this AMAZING prize
Permit No: LS210791717
Charitable Collections License# 22194
They make great gifts especially as it is drawn on the 22nd of December.
There was a lot and by that we mean A LOT of paper work involved but with the help of community members we were able to get our paperwork completed and lodged for us applying for a Charitable Collections License.
And now we would just like to inform you all that our application was put to the Charitable Collections Advisory Committee last week for us to be able to be granted a Charity Collections Licence and we are very happy to inform you all that we have now been granted this licence.
Without this licence we would not be able to ask for donations of any kind.
Be it things for the garden, cash donations etc.
And now we can!!!
You can check out our listing here
If you are concerned about another orginisation and want to make sure that they have their licence which is needed to ask for any kind of donation within Western Australia you can also check to see if they are registered here.
It's been a while!!
I know it has been a while since our last update but we have some exciting news to share with you all!!
We applied to be registered as a charity with ACNC (Australian Charities and Not for Profits).
In all honesty a lot of time and hard work went into being able to gain this status.
And it has all finally paid off.
Yesterday we got the word that we have now got ACNC registration.
Now we just have to await the outcome of the Department of Commerces Charity departments meeting that was held yesterday.
We have applied for a CCL.
Without a valid CCL we won't legally be able to have raffles (yes even if we had a raffle license we still need to have a CCL!!!)
We also won't be able to ask for donations etc
And trust us we will be asking for donations after we get our CCL as we have BIG things planned.
You will have to wait and see what our plans are, but trust us even the less impressionable will be truly impressed by what we have planned.
We hope you stick around and support us.
The Coorow shire had a meeting on the 19th of April.
They were discussing whether to change the vesting of the land situated at 30 Nairn Street Leeman to include "Community Garden'
They decided against this as it would only mean that a community garden could use the land. So instead the wonderful shire decided to change the vesting to include Community Purposes.
Now what an awesome outcome!
So what does this mean in plain English?
What this means is that if any other community organisation would like to utilise a parcel of the land they will not have to apply to the Department of Lands and then to the shire to change the vesting again, for them to be able to also use some of the land as the vesting (or in other words Zoning) has now been changed to include Community Purposes and not just "Community Garden."
They would only have to apply to the shire to lease the land!
What a wonderful decision that was made by council.
A lot of time saved in the long run.
This was the decision from that meeting.
That Department of Lands be advised that the Shire of Coorow does not support the creation of a new lot and reserve for "community garden", but requests that the vesting order for Reserve 31365 (held by the Shire of Coorow) be changed to "Recreational Centre, Club Premises Site and Community Purposes" as this would facilitate the future development of a community garden somewhere in the reserve
We got Incorporated!!
We are pleased to inform you all that we have now been incorporated :)
A lot of hard work was involved but it has been worth it :)
Applying for Incorporation
Today we applied to become an incorporated association.
All of the paperwork has been lodged and we just need to wait now for the wheels to start turning and see if we are granted incorporation :)
Wow what exciting times we have coming up.
We have located the perfect piece of land.
It is owned by the Department of Lands Western Australia, but vested in the Shire of Coorow.
We have started the ball rolling by sending the department of Lands a application to be able to utilise the land and are just waiting on a response which can take some time.
Here is hoping that they say "Yes"
We will keep you all posted when we find out any news.
Our Committee
We would like to introduce our committee.
President-Jill Foale
Secretary-Lorraine Ryan
Treasurer- Kate Curtis
Ordinary Member-Dave Curtis
Ordinary Member-Deb Blair
Ordinary Member- Gavin Foale.


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Planning a trip to LA? Get answers to your most frequently asked questions regarding your stay at Hotel Clark in downtown Los Angeles and prepare for your trip to California. We've comprised a list for fast reference and easy planning. If there's something we didn't cover, please contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions.


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The Nation Research Council's ("NRC") Industrial Research Assistance Program – IRAP – and the Canada revenue Agency's Scientific Research & Experimental Development ("SR&ED") Program have both been around for decades in essentially the same form.
Each year in April the Federal Government 'replensishes' funding for IRAP. Funding for IRAP in the 2015-2016 fiscal year was ~$293 million.
By comparison SR&ED funding was about $4.5 billion (including provincial SR&ED incentives).
$293 Million IRAP vs $4.5 Billion SR&ED
Theoretically the main difference between the 2 programs is that you need to receive approval from the NRC to obtain IRAP funding. That means meeting with an IRAP research technology advisor ("RTA") before submitting a proposal.
Since applicants are competing for a very limited amount of money, RTAs will make judgments about the quality of your technology and management's ability to successfully commercialize it. They will consider such factors as early revenue or "traction" and employment growth (or potential for employment growth).
By contrast companies are entitled to benefits under the SR&ED program, if they meet the legislative requirements and submit a claim. While eligibility for both programs can certainly be seen as 'subjective', IRAP proposals effectively compete with each other for a much smaller (6.4%) amount of funding.
Typically IRAP projects will reimbuse about 75% of eligible wages. If that same project were eligible for SR&ED incentives, the incentive would be about 64% (in BC with provincial SR&ED rates at 10%).
In most cases, companies that are successful in getting IRAP funding can also submit claims for SR&ED. The resulting SR&ED claim will be reduced, however stacking the 2 incentives could net claimants as much as 100% (or a little more) of eligible wages.
Investors and entrepreneurs both like "non-dilutive financing", since it doesn't reduce (or dilute) their ownership percentage. Certainly companies engaged in eligible SR&ED should submit claims.
In comparison, companies considering IRAP should seek advice from the NRC to gauge their interest before submitting proposals. Occasionally RTAs can provide valuable advice to prospective claimants, regardless of whether a proposal is submitted.


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The problem with coming late on a trend is that unless there's a new twist it's easy to get lost in the pack. That was Montrose's fate. Macho crotch Rock had been done to death by British and U.S. Rockers and nobody was really clamoring for yet another take on it. Still, Montrose could deliver with songs like "Rock The Nation," "Bad Motor Scooter" and "Rock Candy" (all on their self-titled debut).
Ronnie Montrose made a name for himself as a session guitarist for Gary Wright ("Dream Weaver") and Van Morrison ("St. Dominic's Preview" and "Tupelo Honey"). Following a brief stay with the Edgar Winter Group ("They Only Come Out At Night"), Montrose was asked to join Mott The Hopple.
Declining, Montrose decided to start his own group in '73 with Sammy Hagar on vocals. Montrose managed a handful of albums treading familiar Rock themes. Despite decent sales, the group could barely get passed opening act status. In '75, Hagar split for a solo career that was only marginally more successful. Montrose picked up vocalist Bob James but that failed to turn things around.
Montrose, issued a solo album in '78, "Open Fire." A year later, he and vocalist Davey Pattison formed Gamma. The group included bassist Alan Fitzgerald who'd also been in Montrose. But Gamma was only marginally successful and ended its initial run after only three albums ("Gamma 1,2,3"). Montrose then resumed his solo career.
Following a five-year battle with prostate cancer, Montrose died on March 3rd, '12. He was 64 years old.
"Ronnie Montrose gave me my first break as a songwriter, as a front man, as a recording artist, as a touring artist, and for that I will always be grateful," said Hagar.
"He'd battled cancer, and staved off old age for long enough. And true to form, he chose his own exit the way he chose his own life," said a message on the Montrose website.
Considering how the statement was worded, it seemed that Montrose succumbed to cancer but actually the line "he chose his own exit" was more revealing than initially thought.
Weeks after Montrose's death a coroner's report surfaced stating that the guitarist had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
"By now, the devastating truth of Ronnie's death is public knowledge," the Montrose website stated. "We hope you can understand why we wanted to keep this news a private family matter for as long as possible. We can only hope that you will choose to celebrate Ronnie's life, and what his music meant to you, rather than mourn his passing. Ronnie would have wanted it that way. He loved being a guitarist, a composer, a producer, and a creator of magic. Please keep his energy, his joy, and his love in your hearts."
Montrose Albums:
1973 Montrose
1974 Paper Money
1975 Warner Brothers Presents... Montrose!
1976 Jump On It
1987 Mean
2000 The Very Best of Montrose
Ronnie Montrose Solo Albums:
1978 Open Fire
1986 Territory
1988 The Speed Of Sound
1990 The Diva Station
1991 Mutatis Mutandis
1994 Music From Here
1996 Mr. Bones
1999 Roll Over And Play Live
1999 Bearings
Debut album "Montrose" is a far better record than sales indicate. Glam Rock, Country-Rock and the whole singer-songwriter trend pushed it to the peripheral. Successive recordings like "Jump On It," with the provocative cover, are less consistent and tread the same turf. The "Very Best Of Montrose" is an eighteen song collection that cuts to the group's essence without breaking the bank.


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MISFITSTUDIO x FORTNIGHT LOOKBOOK
Amber Joliat, Creator of MISFITSTUDIO and Christina Remenyi, Founder of Fortnight have joined forces to create a unique dancewear collection in two beautiful shades: velvety black and soft rose gold.
These two female led entrepreneurs are deeply rooted in the Toronto community and, as you may know have built a loyal following through the years. Christina and Amber are inspired by the body and finding ways to improve the relationship women have with their physical and emotional selves.
"During all the big sweeping arm movements and dancing I was very comfortable and felt like I looked good too!" – Lindsay READ MORE
"Having the freedom to move with ease is a beautiful feeling. Over the 3 decades I've worn dance and movement wear, not having to constantly adjust while moving is really special." – Amber READ MORE
"It takes working out to a whole new fashionable level. We're telling the world that you can work out in whatever the hell makes you feel fierce!" – Robyn READ MORE
To purchase, head to the Fortnight website or visit us in-studio.


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The Richmond Conference
Streams of Living Water:
Singing our Tradition … Singing our Future
Conference Highlights
The Rev. A. Katherine Grieb, Ph.D.
Conference Preacher
The Rev. Dr. A. Katherine Grieb has taught New Testament at Virginia Theological Seminary since 1994. She is currently the Meade Professor in Biblical Interpretation. Previously, she taught for two years at Bangor Theological Seminary in Maine.
She received her B.A. in Philosophy and Religion from Hollins University, her J.D. from Columbus School of Law (Catholic University of America), her M.Div from VTS, her Ph.D. (with distinction) in Religious Studies (Theology) from Yale University, and her L.L.M. (with distinction) in Canon Law from Cardiff University School of Law. Ordained to the diaconate and priesthood in the Diocese of Washington in 1983, she serves part-time at St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church in Washington, DC.
Dr. C. Michael Hawn
Conference Lecturer
Dr. C. Michael Hawn, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Church Music and Director of the Doctor of Pastoral Music Program in Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, joined the faculty in the fall of 1992, retiring from full-time status in 2017.
Previously, he was professor of church music at two Baptist seminaries for a total of fifteen years. In addition to teaching, he has served churches in Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas as minister of music.
Hawn holds the Doctor of Musical Arts and the Master of Church Music degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, and the Bachelor of Music Education degree from Wheaton College, Illinois. He is a life member of Choristers Guild, serving as president of the board of directors (1990–1992, 2001–2003) and interim executive director (2002–2003), and the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada where he was elected a Fellow of the Hymn Society in 2008.
Organ Recital: Daniel Stipe
Equally at home as a solo recitalist, collaborator and arranger on both the piano and the organ, Daniel Stipe's broad array of abilities lends a rare depth of understanding and excitement to his music-making. His large and varied concert repertory, with special focus on works of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, continues to delight audiences wherever he performs.
Choral Concert: The Thirteen
Described as singing "… with striking color and richness …" (Anne Midgette, Washington Post), The Thirteen is an all-star professional choir known for inspired and powerful live performance. Since its founding in 2012, the choir has been at the forefront of bringing invigorating performances to the American choral community in repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the Romantic, from Bach to Bruckner; and from Gregorian chant to the world premieres of new American composers.
Day Trip to Norfolk and Williamsburg
Worship Services at St. Paul's, All Saints, and Holy Comforter churches
Dinner at Upper Shirley Vineyards
A passion for fine wine and sustainable working lands drove Tayloe and Suzy Dameron to open Upper Shirley Vineyards, a state-of-the-art winery in the cradle of American history. The vineyards are nestled alongside the gently flowing James River with breathtaking views of the Presquile National Wildlife Refuge, a 1,329-acre island bird sanctuary.
Upper Vineyards neighbor Shirley Plantation, which dates to 1613, is a National Historic Landmark and the country's oldest working farm. Upper Shirley Vineyards welcomes guests to its beautiful 14,000-square-foot Low Country winery to taste its wines, enjoy Chef Carlisle Bannister's fine Southern cooking and celebrate life in the warm embrace of Tidewater Virginia.
Final Banquet at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Exciting Post-Conference Day trips to Charlottesville and Busch Gardens
Join us in historic Richmond, Virginia for a cool and exciting conference!
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Dopium: 4 More Days!
Santa Downey here. I know you GGH lovers (that's God's Green Herb, tokers) can barely remember where you stashed your stash so I'm here to remind you that you've got JUST 4 MORE DAYS TO ENTER MY X-MAS GIVEAWAY!
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Method of Extraction: Butane
Form: Wax
Type: Indica-dominant Hybrid
Genotype: Dopium = Chemdawg X Sour Diesel
Other possible lineage: Chem's Sister x Sour Diesel
Cultivator: Cresco
Date Purchased: 12/07/2016
Delivery Method(s) Used: glass dab rig with a quartz nail
Cannabinoids Profile: THCa 84.06%; THC 3.90%; CBDa .28%; CBD .32% (LK Pure Labs)
TIP: To learn how you can use this cannabinoids data to better your health, see the Cannabinoids Library page.
Physical Characteristics: This sample of butane-derived wax had a medium gold color and crumble-like appearance. This sample had partially dried out. Not the freshest wax I've ever dabbed.
Terpene Experience: The complex aromatic profile of the Dopium flower was not very noticeable in this wax form, which is simply because waxes offer up much lighter aromas than the flower from which they're made. This sample smelled lightly of sour with notes of fuel. When smoked, this sample tasted of pungent diesel with some surprising floral notes on the exhale.
TIP: To learn all about terpenes, see the Terpenes Library page.
Effects: At first cerebral, as you might expect from chem/sour D cross. You'll get an initial, potent boost in mood and energy. There is also a very noticeable eye and face presence during the initial high. About halfway through, the effects become more body focused and relaxed (per the strain's name) as the mind-trip and energy begins to recede. Take note; can be a little spacey at times in higher doses. Potential for raciness, especially for first-timers.
Duration of Effects: 2 hours
May Help With: Helped with mood and energy. May also help mild body pain, migraines, appetite, depression, nausea (and more).
Rating: 3/5
For those who want something potent with a heady start and a relaxed finish. This batch was barely acceptable due to its age.
NOTE: For details about this 1-5 Rating Scale, click here.
And remember, the next time you turn around, turn around again ...'cause I'll be there.
-Officer Dick Downey, Badge #710
Case: Dopium (wax)
File Date: 12/13/2016
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Water Quality & Treatment Handbook
Title: Water Quality & Treatment Handbook
Author: American Water Works Association
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Publication Date: 1999-10-30
Number Of Pages: 1248
Average Amazon Rating: 3.0
Book Description
State-of-the-art handbook of community water supplies.
The leading source of information on water quality, water treatment, and quality control for 60 years is now available in an up-to-the-minute new edition. The American Water Works Association's Water Quality & Treatment, Fifth Edition fully covers the field, bringing you the expertise of 20 distinguished specialists who provide the latest information on everything from aeration and coagulation processes, to chemical oxidation and water plant waste management. At least 90% of the material in this new edition has been revised and updated. Among the areas of special concern covered are:
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Chapter 1: DRINKING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, AND GOALS.Early Development of Drinking Water Standards. Early History of U.S. Federal Drinking Water Standards. The Safe Drinking Water Act; Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments. 1988 Lead Contamination Control Act. 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments. Development of National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. International Drinking Water Standards. Trends for the Future. Chapter 2: HEALTH AND AESTHETIC ASPECTS OF WATER QUALITY. Waterborne Disease Outbreaks. Pathogenic Organisms. Indicators and Indicator Organisms. The Health Effects of Chemicals. Inorganic Constituents. Organic Constituents. Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products. Radionuclides. Chapter 3: GUIDE TO SELECTION OF WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES. Water Supply Approaches. Factors Influencing Process Selection. Evaluating Process Options. Examples of Treatment Process Selection. Chapter 4: SOURCE WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT. GROUNDWATER. (and more...)


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The timezone in West Canal is America/Rankin_Inlet
Morning Sunrise at 06:12 and Evening Sunset at 18:38. It's Dark
Rough GPS position Latitude. 29.8042°, Longitude. -95.1803°
Morning Sunrise at 06:12 and Evening Sunset at 18:38. It's Dark
Rough GPS position Latitude. 29.8042°, Longitude. -95.1803°
Weather near West Canal Last report from Houston, Houston Hobby Airport, TX 26.6km awayTemperature: 13°C / 55°F
Wind: 6.9km/h North/Northwest
Cloud: Scattered at 15000ft Broken at 25000ft
Satellite map of West Canal and it's surroudings...
Geographic features & Photographs around West Canal in Texas, United States
church a building for public Christian worship.
- Holy Ghost Pentecostal Margaret Church (0.5km)
- Twinland Baptist Church (0.6km)
- Woodforest Presbyterian Church (1.7km)
- Miles Chapel Church (2.1km)
- North Shore Church (2.2km)
- New Life Missionary Baptist Church (2.8km)
- Miracle Deliverance Holiness Church (3km)
- Saint Timothys Episcopal Church (3.4km)
- Cornerstone Community Church (3.8km)
- Jehovahs Witnesses Church (4km)
- Trinity Missionary Baptist Church (4km)
- Bandera Street Baptist Church (4.1km)
- Unity Baptist Church (4.3km)
- Beaumont Place Baptist Church (4.5km)
- First Beltway Baptist Church (4.8km)
- Cloverleaf Baptist Church (4.9km)
- Emanuel Congregational Methodist Church (4.9km)
- Saint Dominic Catholic Church (5.1km)
school building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- North Shore Middle School (0.9km)
- James B Havard Elementary School (2km)
- Green Valley Elementary School (2.1km)
- North Shore High School (2.1km)
- Green Valley School (2.2km)
- North Shore Elementary School (2.2km)
- North Shore School (2.3km)
- Purple Sage Elementary School (2.6km)
- High Point Alternative School - Sheldon (3.2km)
- Tice Elementary School (3.3km)
- Cunningham Middle School (3.3km)
- Cimarron Elementary School (3.7km)
- Cimarron School (3.7km)
- Cloverleaf Elementary School (4.1km)
- Royalwood Elementary School (4.9km)
- McMullan Primary School (5km)
- Schochler Primary School (5.1km)
- B H Hamblen Middle School (5.3km)
Local Feature A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church - Sandy (1.3km)
- Calvary Church of the Nazarene (2km)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2.1km)
- First Baptist Church North Channel (2.5km)
- Texaco Country Club (3.7km)
- Community Chapel Pentecostal Church of God (4.4km)
- Church of God of Prophecy (4.8km)
- Church of God (5.3km)
park an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
- Galena Park Independent School District Stadium (0.8km)
- San Jacinto College North Baseball Field (1.4km)
- Northshore Little League Nadolney Field (2.6km)
- Northshore Little League Cloverleaf Field (2.9km)
- Greenwood Park (3.5km)
- Greens Bayou Park (4.5km)
Accommodation around West Canal
La Quinta Inn & Suites Houston - Channelview 5520 E Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston
SUPER 8 HOUSTON EAST CHANNELVI 5420 E Sam Houston Parkway N, Houston
La Quinta Inn & Suites Houston-Normandy 930 Normandy St, Houston
valley an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream.
- Big Gulch (3.2km)
- Sulphur Gully (3.4km)
- Spring Gully (4.7km)
- Jordan Gully (5.2km)
hospital a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated.
flat a small level or nearly level area.
- Round Prairie (1.8km)
populated place a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Cloverleaf (4km)
building(s) a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc..
cemetery a burial place or ground.
- San Jacinto Memorial Park (5.3km)
canal an artificial watercourse.
- West Canal (0km)
Wikipedia entries close to West Canal
- Cloverleaf, Texas city o city
- Channelview, Texas city o city
- Jacinto City, Texas city o city
- Sheldon Reservoir city o city
- Sheldon, Texas city o city
- Galena Park, Texas city o city
- USS Texas (BB-35) museum landmark
- San Jacinto Monument monument landmark
- Highlands, Texas city o city
- Barrett, Texas city o city
- Deer Park, Texas city o city
- Pasadena, Texas city o city
- Crosby, Texas city o city
- South Houston, Texas city o city
- The Orange Show landmark landmark
- Lake Houston city o city
Airports close to West CanalWilliam p hobby(HOU), Houston, Usa (26.6km)
Ellington fld(EFD), Houston, Usa (29.1km)
George bush intcntl houston(IAH), Houston, Usa (33km)
Montgomery co(CXO), Conroe, Usa (85.7km)
Scholes international at galveston(GLS), Galveston, Usa (89.5km)


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When I joined the Cross Church staff:
January 2011
What areas of ministry I work in:
Business Office
My Family:
Married to my husband, Larry, since October 1987. We have three kids, Raysha, Jesse, and Crysta. Crysta is married to Zach and they have 1 child, Aubri and one on the way, Tatum.
When I was saved:
August 1983 at home. I gave my heart and life over to God after wrestling with Him for over a week. The best decision I personally have ever made.
1983 Siloam Springs High School Graduate; QuickBooks, Microsoft Office and a Computer Course


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Ilocos Sur pillar Luis 'Chavit' Singson owes his success in business, politics and other pursuits to his credibility, dignity and optimism
Whether as a politician or businessman, his legacy is simply outstanding. His passion for excellence is a vital factor in his enduring success. Once he sets his mind and heart on something, he always gives it his best shot. His track record speaks for his enviable stature both in politics and society.
Interestingly, Chavit made waves first as a businessman. At a young age, he managed his family's various enterprises and led them to unparalleled growth – a construction company, tobacco plantation, radio station, funeral parlor, movie houses, ice plant, and a bus transportation company. He then became a politician and became a political kingpin in his province for a record-breaking 28 years. He was elected Governor of Ilocos Sur for long stretches of time.
Now, 75 (he was born on June 21, 1941), Chavit may no longer hold the key post in Ilocos Sur but continues to be a pillar of support and inspiration to the new generation of leaders, particularly his children.
"I already relinquished my throne to them, so to speak. For one, they're more aggressive, dynamic and idealistic at this point. Who knows, they have better ideas, right? You can never tell.
All I do is support and guide them considering my vast experience in the field. Actually, I'm training my children to continue my legacy and I'm happy that they're on the right track," he says.
At this point, the former Ilocos Sur governor is more concerned with pursuits which give him the chance to give back to the people of his province who are instrumental to his enduring success. One concrete example is putting Vigan into the spotlight as one of the country's top tourist destinations.
"I remember that it was me and my niece (former Vigan Mayor Eva Marie Singson-Medina) who worked hard for Vigan to be voted as one of the 'New 7 Wonder Cities.' Prior to that, we also lobbied for its inclusion to the World heritage list. Truly, it became the turning point of the city."
Chavit also takes pride in Baluarte, an interactive wildlife sanctuary he designed and developed. Its main aim is to facilitate education apart from conserving and protecting endangered species.
"Actually, what inspired me to put up this zoo is my hunting hobby," he avers. "For years, I've been traveling the world for this purpose and was able to reach countries as far as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Australia, Sweden and New Zealand. From each destination I brought home beautiful souvenirs like elephant, buffalo, rhino, lions, etc. I had all these animals shipped to Baluarte so that Filipinos who can't afford to visit said countries will see them in the flesh for free."
Baluarte is getting more exciting over the years since it was first built.
"Oh yes! When I finished my term as Ilocos Sur Governor, I had more time to travel and hunt so, more animals were added in here. They surely provide more excitement and fanfare to the place and that's my goal for Baluarte to become the ultimate fauna spot in the country."
Chavit's goal to pay it forward is also the prime reason why he embarks on a new venture: hosting a TV program titled Happy Life.
"In this show, deserving beneficiaries will be given the chance to travel while surprise gifts await them when they reach their journey's end...like a house and lot. Yes, we will search for a donor or if we cannot find one, I will provide the prize myself. Through this program, we also want to give a fresh start to hardworking individuals and organizations. My team is actually making the rounds in various parts of the country to shoot lovely tourist spots. The show has a good concept and I'm just making negotiations as to which network we would air it."
Many were surprised when he ran for a seat in the council of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur in the recent polls when he could've opted for a much higher post.
"For those who don't know yet, my maiden political experience was running as councilor for Vigan which I topped then. This time though, I just wanted to help this small town shine and realize its huge potential. I went to Narvacan on purpose since it's the only town that boasts a big budget but hasn't shown any progress. Imagine, among Ilocos Sur's 32 municipalities, Narvacan is the only one which doesn't have new municipal buildings and market and yet, it's the biggest beneficiary of Republic Act 7171 which I authored."
As a food for thought, the still agile Ilocos Sur pillar wants to share his success formula.
"I'm a positive person, I always stick to what I've said. I keep my words. Credibility is very important to me. I'm also dedicated in everything I do. I credit my parents for letting me grow up with principle and dignity," ends Chavit.


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Thema: Ireland's first rooftop farm – growing life back into the city.
Beschreibung: The idea is to convert a negative space into one that creates a tangible benefit for the community. Urban Farm will be growing food on a Dublin city center rooftop with indoor aquaponic allotments for all season growing. Urban Farm secured Workshops Rooftop space at The Chocolate Factory, a new creative community developing in an old factory in the heart of Dublin city centre, where we are researching and demonstrating intensive urban growing techniques, but we will not just be growing food, keeping fowl and bees. We have begun building facilities to host events, community groups and provide hands-on workshops that teach responsible food production, carpentry, energy-saving systems, ecological cycles, and community self-sufficiency observing organic, pesticide free practices. We compost on the rooftop thus helping to lower the volume of waste produced, and encouraging the reduction of the city's carbon footprint. Our rooftop farm offers the necessary space for students and teachers to practice their skills while maintaining the garden at the same time. Through cultivating a network of urban farmers, we hope to catalyse social changes that will improve the livelihood and liveability of our city spaces.
Ort: Dublin, Ireland
Web und Text-/Bildquelle: http://www.urbanfarm.ie


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Qualified Cavers!
Congratulations to Gary, Ryan and Johnny McClurg from our team who recently passed their caving level one instructors course. This will add a further option to the abundance of activities we can deliver with our groups!
Thanks to our partnership with the Belfast Activity Centre who provided the training and facilities to make this possible!
"I'm very happy to have gained the caving level 1 instructors award. Another string to the bow for taking groups on sessions!"
(Ryan Shaw)
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Do you want it all Do you want to travel to Brazil, travel Uruguay and Argentina and then experience all the adventure travel Chile can offer If you do, the Coast to Coast tour is a perfect tour choice. Spectacular National Parks, the vast wilderness of Patagonia, the awe inspiring Iguazu Falls and Rio's Carnival or New Year's Eve celebrations makes this trip ideal for hiking enthusiasts, outdoor lovers and party animals alike.
This tour can be joined in either Rio or Santiago. For those joining in Rio the itinerary below should be followed in reverse. All Coast to Coast tours either arrive or depart Rio to coincide with Carnival or New Years Eve. If you wish to arrive a few days before our tour departs or stay a few days after your trip has ended we can reserve accommodation for you in both cities including over the Carnival and New Years period.
Day 1 - 6 (or days 46 - 51)
If you're looking for adventure travel, Chile is ideal not least thanks to its spectacular and dramatic natural scenery. Leaving Santiago on the first day of the trip, we pass small villages and deep blue lakes with mountains towering above us as we wind through Chile's Lake District. Pucon, an outdoors centre in its own right, will be our base for the next few days from where it is possible to organise whitewater rafting, skiing, water sports, horse riding and one day hikes up nearby Villarrica Volcano. Ascending the Andes via some spectacular mountain passes we arrive in Bariloche, Argentina. This very popular holiday destination for Argentineans is the top ski resort on the continent and also has several hiking trails and a great nightlife.
Day 7 - 14 (38 - 45)
For trips that depart Rio in January we are usually able to join the Camino Austral in Chile adventure travel at its best! Large parts of this road are only open in the summer months of January and February. It is a breath taking spectacle as we pass tree lined fjords and penetrate deep in to a land of spiraling volcanoes and glaciers and camp next to rushing rivers and rainforest. For tours departing over the rest of the year we continue on to our Argentina travel leg of the tour as we head into the deep south on a good dirt road and enter the vast wilderness of Patagonia. The perpetual wind makes it difficult for trees and plants to grow, so for a while we are faced with endless grassland. However our long drive will soon be rewarded with the stupendous views that Los Glaciares NP provides - it also has the largest glacier in the world and here we have the option to take a boat ride up close to Moreno Glacier, almost 200 ft high. Torres del Paine NP is another area of outstanding beauty where huge granite cliffs dominate the landscape. A good way to explore the area is either hiking or by horseback.
Day 15 - 24 (28 - 37)
We continue south towards the wild and hauntingly beautiful land at worlds end, the island of Tierra del Fuego. We cross by ferry and visit the most southerly town in the world Ushuaia, from where we can view the green waters of the Beagle Channel and the snow clad peaks beyond. We now cross to the Atlantic coast of Patagonia and visit one of the marine sanctuaries. Penguins, Sea Lions, Sea Elephants, Sea Birds and sometimes Whales can be seen. Following the excellent paved roads north along the coast we pass through some quite affluent towns. One, Puerto Madryn, was the landing place over a century ago for the first group of Welsh settlers that subsequently colonised and now farm the surrounding area. We traverse the vast Pampas grasslands, South America's cowboy country, where gun-toting gauchos on horseback look after vast herds of cattle.
Day 25 - 32 (20 - 27)
Travel to Argentina is not complete without a visit to the country's capital, and so we follow the coast to Buenos Aires. A few days in this smart cosmopolitan city and you could be forgiven for thinking you were back in Europe. There is plenty to do, museums, horse racing, football matches, shopping, tango dancing for the confident, restaurants that serve the best steak in the world, and many plazas with cafes to sit and observe Argentinean life go by. From here we travel to Uruguay - a relatively little known country when compared with its neighbours. We spend several days in the lively town of Colonia del Sacramento - with its excellent beaches and pleasant tree lined streets it is a welcome rest from the bustle of the previous few days.
Day 33 - 38 (14 - 19)
We then cross back into Argentina and visit the region between Argentina and Paraguay that is home to many Jesuit Missions built in the 16th century to convert the Guarany Indians. We visit the ruins of San Ignacio before crossing the border into Brazil, where we also cross from Spanish to Portuguese, and it is time to get our tongues around a new linguistic challenge! The Iguazu Falls form the natural border between Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, higher than Niagara and wider than Victoria Falls they are an awe-inspiring place to spend the next three days before we continue on with travel to Brazil. The lush tropical forest surrounding the falls has many walking trails leading to smaller hidden falls, ideal to refresh from the steaming heat and abounding with parrots, toucans, woodpeckers and colourful plants. Here you can also undertake a number of optional activities such as rafting, helicopter flights and mountain bike riding.
Day 39 - 46 (6 - 13)
Next stop is Bonito where we can swim and snorkel in some of the clearest rivers and lakes in the world. Spectacular walks in the mountainous forests may reveal wildlife that includes monkeys, alligators and anaconda. We begin our travel to Brazil in earnest as we journey on to the Pantanal region where we organise treks out into the vast wetlands which is home to over 600 species of birds and 350 kinds of fish, piranha being common, as well as an abundance of reptiles and animals.
Day 47 - 51 (1 - 5)
We now head to the coastal village of Parati. This unspoilt and picturesque town has remained fundamentally unaltered for three centuries. Cars have been banned from its cobbled streets that run down to the seashore; instead mountain bikes are used and are a good way to get around. Another great way to explore the secluded islands of this pristine coastline is taking a sailing trip in one of the traditional schooners. Our final drive takes us to the hedonistic playground of Rio de Janeiro, where the folk are raring to party out of their minds and live purely for the moment. The Carnival and New Years Eve celebrations are always chaotic, crowded and fun and a must during any stint of travel to Brazil!


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Entrance hallway providing a lovely welcome for your visitors, finished in neutral décor with carpeted flooring. A telephone point is provided and the staircase rises to the first floor accommodation.
Entertain your guests in this lovely front aspect kitchen/diner comprising a range of cream finished wall and base units with wood effect square edged worktops inset with a one bowl stainless sink with mixer tap. The kitchen is finished in neutral décor with laminate effect vinyl flooring. This lovely kitchen is complete with a double electric fan oven, four ring gas hob, extractor fan, integrated fridge/freezer and a integrated washing machine.
Relax in this well presented rear aspect lounge, the room has a neutral colour scheme to the walls finished with plaster coving, dado rail and carpeted flooring. A wooden surround with marble inset and hearth with feature brass finished coal effect gas fire provides a lovely focal point to the room. The room comes fitted with television aerial and gives access to a under stairs storage cupboard. Patio doors give access to the well set garden.
The staircase and first floor landing are carpeted throughout with neutral decoration beyond. Provides access to the loft which is part boarded for storage.
This lovely well presented front aspect master bedroom is finished in neutral décor with plaster coving, dado rail and carpeted flooring. Boasts fitted wardrobes providing hanging and storage space.
The second bedroom is a good size single room finished in neutral décor with plaster coving and carpeted flooring. Space is available for you to install your own storage solutions if required. Rear aspect allows natural light into this lovely room.
The third rear aspect bedroom is a good size single room, finished in neutral décor with dado rail and carpeted flooring. Benefits a built in cupboard providing storage space.
Family bathroom comprising a white suite of bath with electric shower, glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and wc. The room has panelling to the splash backs with neutral decoration beyond and vinyl flooring. A side facing obscure window to allow for ventilation and light.
Greeting you at the property is a driveway providing off road parking. To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with an area laid to lawn and a patio area, ideal for outdoor entertaining.
All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability. Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
If you are interested in making an offer on this property please contact Pinks Homes on 0114 245 7600 where a member of staff will be happy to help and guide you through the procedure.


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Drugs and xenobiotics often are metabolized by several different phase I and phase II pathways to give several metabolites. The relative amount of any particular metabolite is determined by the concentration and activity of the enzyme(s) responsible for the biotransformation. The rate of metabolism of a drug is particularly important for its pharmacological action as well as its toxicity. For example, if the rate of metabolism of a drug is decreased, this generally increases the intensity and duration of the drug action. In addition, decreased metabolic elimination may lead to accumulation of toxic levels of the drug. Conversely, an increased rate of metabolism decreases the intensity and duration of action as well as the drug's efficacy. Many factors may affect drug metabolism, and they are discussed in the following sections. These include age, species and strain, genetic or hereditary factors, sex, enzyme induction, and enzyme inhibition.32,483-486
Age-related differences in drug metabolism are generally quite apparent in the newborn.487,488 In most fetal and newborn animals, undeveloped or deficient oxidative and conjugative enzymes are chiefly responsible for the reduced metabolic capability seen. In general, the ability to carry out metabolic reactions increases rapidly after birth and approaches adult levels in about 1 to 2 months. An illustration of the influence of age on drug metabolism is seen in the duration of action (sleep time) of hexobarbital in newborn and adult mice.489 When given a dose of 10 mg/kg of body weight, the newborn mouse sleeps more than 6 hours. In contrast, the adult mouse sleeps for fewer than 5 minutes when given the same dose.
In humans, oxidative and conjugative (e.g., glucuronida-tion) capabilities of newborns are also low compared with those of adults. For example, the oxidative (CYP) metabolism of tolbutamide appears to be markedly lower in newborns.490 Compared with the half-life of 8 hours in adults, the plasma half-life of tolbutamide in infants is more than 40 hours. As discussed previously, infants possess poor glucuronidating ability because of a deficiency in glucuronyltransferase activity. The inability of infants to conjugate chloramphenicol with glucuronic acid appears to be responsible for the accumulation of toxic levels of this antibiotic, resulting in the so-called gray baby syndrome.388 Similarly, neonatal hyperbilirubin-emia (or kernicterus) results from the inability of newborn babies to glucuronidate bilirubin.387
The effect of old age on drug metabolism has not been as well studied. There is some evidence in animals and humans that drug metabolism diminishes with old age.491,492 Much of the evidence, however, is based on prolonged plasma half-lives of drugs that are metabolized totally or mainly by hepatic microsomal enzymes (e.g., antipyrine, phenobarbital, acetaminophen). In evaluating the effect of age on drug metabolism, one must differentiate between "normal" loss of enzymatic activity with aging and the effect of a diseased liver from hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc., plus decreased renal function, because much of the water-soluble conjugation products are excreted in the liver.
The metabolism of many drugs and foreign compounds is often species dependent. Different animal species may biotransform a particular xenobiotic by similar or markedly different metabolic pathways. Even within the same species, individual variations (strain differences) may result in significant differences in a specific metabolic pathway.493,494 This is a problem when a new drug is under development. A new drug application requires the developer to account for the product as it moves from the site of administration to final elimination from the body. It is difficult enough to find appropriate animal models for a disease. It is even harder to find animal models that mimic human drug metabolism.
Species variation has been observed in many oxidative biotransformation reactions. For example, metabolism of amphetamine occurs by two main pathways: oxidative deamina-tion or aromatic hydroxylation. In human, rabbit, and guinea pig, oxidative deamination appears to be the predominant pathway; in the rat, aromatic hydroxylation appears to be the more important route.495 Phenytoin is another drug that shows marked species differences in metabolism. In the human, phenytoin undergoes aromatic oxidation to yield primarily GS)(-)-p-hydroxyphenytoin; in the dog, oxidation occurs to give mainly (R)(+)-m-hydroxyphenytoin.496 There is a dramatic difference not only in the position (i.e., meta or para) of aromatic hydroxylation but also in which of the two phenyl rings (at C-5 of phenytoin) undergoes aromatic oxidation.
Species differences in many conjugation reactions also have been observed. Often, these differences are caused by the presence or absence of transferase enzymes involved in the conjugative process. For example, cats lack glu-curonyltransferase enzymes and, therefore, tend to conjugate phenolic xenobiotics by sulfation instead.497 In pigs, the situation is reversed: pigs are not able to conjugate phenols with sulfate (because of lack of sulfotransferase enzymes) but appear to have good glucuronidation capability.497 The conjugation of aromatic acids with amino acids (e.g., glycine, glutamine) depends on the animal species as well as on the substrate. For example, glycine conjugation is a common conjugation pathway for benzoic acid in many animals. In certain birds (e.g., duck, goose, turkey), however, glycine
is replaced by the amino acid ornithine.498 Phenylacetic acid is a substrate for both glycine and glutamine conjugation in humans and other primates. However, nonprimates, such as rabbit and rat, excrete phenylacetic acid only as the glycine conjugate.499 The metabolism of the urinary antiseptic, phenazopyridine (Pyridium) depends strongly on the animal. The diazo linkage remains intact in over half of the metabolites in humans, whereas 40% of the metabolites in the guinea pig result from its cleavage. The metabolic product pattern in human or guinea pig does not correlate with that of either rat or mouse (Fig. 3.18).500
Strain differences in drug metabolism exist, particularly in inbred mice and rabbits. These differences apparently are caused by genetic variations in the amount of metabolizing enzyme present among the different strains. For example, in vitro studies indicate that cottontail rabbit liver microsomes metabolize hexobarbital about 10 times faster than New Zealand rabbit liver microsomes.501 Interindividual differences in drug metabolism in humans are considered in the section that follows.
Marked individual differences in the metabolism of several drugs exist in humans.463 Many of these genetic or heredi tary factors are responsible for the large differences seen in the rate of metabolism of these drugs. The frequently cited example of the biotransformation of the antituberculosis agent isoniazid is discussed previously under acylation. Genetic factors also appear to influence the rate of oxidation of drugs such as phenytoin, phenylbutazone, dicumarol, and nortriptyline.502,503 The rate of oxidation of these drugs varies widely among different individuals; however, these differences do not appear to be distributed bimodally, as in acetylation. In general, individuals who tend to oxidize one drug rapidly are also likely to oxidize other drugs rapidly. Numerous studies in twins (identical and fraternal) and in families indicate that oxidation of these drugs is under genetic control.503
Many patients state that they do not respond to codeine and codeine analogs. It now is realized that their CYP2D6 isozyme does not readily O-demethylate codeine to form morphine. This genetic polymorphism is seen in about 8% of Caucasians, 4% of African Americans, and less than 1% of Asians.504 Genetic polymorphism with CYP isozymes is well documented as evidenced by the many examples in this chapter. There is limited evidence of polymorphism involving MAO-A and MAO-B. The chemical imbalances seen with some mental diseases may be the cause.206
4-Aminophenol N-Acetyl-4-aminophenol
Figure 3.18 • Phenazopyridine metabolism in humans, guinea pigs, rats, and mice.
The rate of metabolism of xenobiotics also varies according to gender in some animal species. A marked difference is observed between female and male rats. Adult male rats metabolize several foreign compounds at a much faster rate than female rats (e.g., N-demethylation of aminopyrine, hexobarbital oxidation, glucuronidation of o-aminophenol). Apparently, this sex difference also depends on the substrate, because some xenobiotics are metabolized at the same rate in both female and male rats. Differences in microsomal oxidation are under the control of sex hormones, particularly androgens; the anabolic action of androgens seems to increase metabolism.505
Sex differences in drug metabolism appear to be species dependent. Rabbits and mice, for example, do not show a significant sex difference in drug metabolism.505 In humans, there have been a few reports of sex differences in metabolism. For instance, nicotine and aspirin seem to be metabolized differently in women and men.506,507 On the other hand, gender differences can become significant in terms of drug-drug interactions based on the drug's metabolism. For women, the focus is on drugs used for contraception. Note in Table 3.4 that the antibiotic rifampin, a CYP3A4 inducer, can shorten the half-life of oral contraceptives.
The activity of hepatic microsomal enzymes, such as the CYP mixed-function oxidase system, can be increased markedly by exposure to diverse drugs, pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and environmental xenobiotics. The process by which the activity of these drug-metabolizing enzymes is increased is termed enzyme induction.508-511 The increased activity is apparently caused by an increased amount of newly synthesized enzyme. Enzyme induction often increases the rate of drug metabolism and decreases the duration of drug action. (See Table 3.4 for a list of clinically significant drug-drug interactions based on one drug inducing the metabolism of a second drug.)
Inducing agents may increase the rate of their own metabolism as well as those of other unrelated drugs or foreign compounds (Table 3.4).32 Concomitant administration of two or more drugs often may lead to serious drug interactions as a result of enzyme induction. For instance, a clinically critical drug interaction occurs with phenobarbital and warfarin.512 Induction of microsomal enzymes by phenobarbital increases the metabolism of warfarin and, consequently, markedly decreases the anticoagulant effect. Therefore, if a patient is receiving warfarin anticoagulant therapy and begins taking phenobarbital, careful attention must be paid to readjustment of the warfarin dose. Dosage readjustment is also needed if a patient receiving both warfarin and phenobarbital therapy suddenly stops taking the barbiturate. The ineffectiveness of oral contraceptives in women on concurrent phenobarbital or rifampin therapy has been attributed to the enhanced metabolism of estrogens (e.g., 17a-ethinylestradiol) caused by phenobarbital513 and rifampin514 induction.
TABLE 3.4 Clinically Significant Cytochrome P450-Based Drug-Drug Interactions
Agent Substrates Inhibitors Inducers Agent Substrates Inhibitors Inducers
TABLE 3.4 Clinically Significant Cytochrome P450-Based Drug-Drug Interactions
Agent Substrates Inhibitors Inducers Agent Substrates Inhibitors Inducers
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19th Century Oil on Canvas "Two Hunting Retrievers," initialed lower right W.E. & J.C., in bird's eye maple frame with gilt liner.
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Grant Program Overview and Request Guidelines
The District is now accepting applications for the 2020 Grants Program.
2020 Priority Health Needs:
- Obesity and diabetes
- Healthy eating and active living (healthy behaviors)
- Substance use disorders
- Sexually transmitted diseases/infections
- Health disparities (relative to health outcomes or access to health care services)
- Health of aging population
2019-2020 Community Grants Program Timetable
|September 13, 2019
|Letters of Intent are due in District Office by 2 PM
|November 01, 2019
|Full Proposals are due in District Office by 2 PM
|December 12, 2019
|Board takes Action on grant recommendations
|January/February 2020
|Grant checks distributed at annual Community Partners Celebration
Grants Program Policy and Procedure
Grant Request Policy and Procedure 2019
The Peninsula Health Care District grant making process is:
- Accessible
- Transparent
- Objective
- Fair
- Impactful
- Accountable
Core Elements of the Community Health Grants Program:
1. Letter of Intent:
- A Letter of Intent Form has been developed to guide each grantee submission and to standardize the content submitted by applicants.
- The Form is available HERE and by directly contacting the District office.
- Letters of intent are reviewed by the Board's Community Health Investment Committee.
- The Committee determines which will move on to Full Proposals.
2. Full Proposals:
- Organizations will be invited to submit a Full Proposal. At that time, a Full Proposal Form and Submission Guidelines will be available.
- The Community Health Investment Committee determines which organizations to invite to present to the committee and/or participate in an on-site visit.
- The Committee finalizes its recommendations based on the merits of the request, its compliance with District priorities and guidelines, and the available District budget.
3. Annual funding cycle.
Funding will occur annually. Grant requests are processed in the fall quarter each year and checks are issued in January. The District may, at its discretion, modify the funding cycle and fund distribution to carry out its monitoring and accountability responsibilities.
4. Decision making and accountability.
The Peninsula Health Care District's Board of Directors retains full public accountability for its activities, including the investment and use of the public benefit funds. The Board has sole responsibility and authority for the allocations of funds and will carry out its deliberations with full transparency and adherence to its Conflict of Interest Policy.
For more information about the Peninsula Health Care District Community Grants Program, please call (650) 697-6900.


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It's that time of year again — flu season is in full swing & for the next few months you'll find me taking long, hot showers after clinical days in the hospital, scrubbing away just to be safe. Is it just me, or does everyone seem to be getting sick this year?
When life gets busy, we may not find ourselves consciously thinking about ways to stay healthy during these winter months. This semester has been a far lighter workload for me than others, but I'm already feeling overwhelmed with NCLEX prep, (real, adult!) job applications, & trying to squeeze out every last moment of carefree-college-fun while I can.
Putting too much on our plates can lead to burnout, creating lasting negative effects on our health we might not even be aware of. That's why it's so important to rest up when necessary & give our bodies what they need in order to function at their best. Thankfully, one of the sweeter things in life can also be beneficial in many (other) different ways.Your secret weapon for a healthy winter? Honey!
It's long been known that raw honey is a natural healer — it's full of enzymes, vitamins, & antioxidants that keep our hair strong, skin hydrated, & tummy feelin' happy. Honey's antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties are especially useful if you've got a cough you can't seem to kick or to give your immune system an extra jolt. Savor something sweet & reap all the benefits —
There are so many ways to incorporate honey into a beauty routine during the harsh winter months. Try a DIY lip scrub, hair mask, or face wash made with all-natural ingredients. Apply 1 tsp of honey as a face mask for 30 minutes before bed to wake up with a healthy glow. 😉 Or, mix it with tea tree oil to clear up blemishes — the combo works like magic.
Add honey to plain Greek yogurt or a hot cup of oatmeal for a homemade remedy for all kinds of digestive problems, which can be especially helpful during (this particularly bad) flu season. While it isn't a cure-all, honey is gentle on the stomach & helps to reduce inflammation, relieving aches & cramps as needed.
Consuming honey every day is like creating wellness from within. Honey's antioxidant properties & vitamin content neutralize free radicals to keep your immune system strong, especially when it needs to put up a fight. Combine honey with cinnamon to shorten the length of a cold or to prevent a future one.
Ever been the one who can't stop coughing during in public? Save yourself from the awkward stares by adding a spoonful of honey to morning tea. Your sore throat (& the family sitting next to you) will thank you.
One of the worst parts about winter is having to lace up my sneakers — or slip on my clogs 😉 — & get to the gym or on the road while it's still dark out. Luckily, honey serves as an all-natural energy snack. Stir it into peanut butter & top it on whole-grain crackers or an apple for quick carbohydrates to get you through even the longest of mornings.
Anyone who knows me also knows that I am not a sugar person, but I do drink (just about) three cups of green tea & honey on any given day. Try incorporating honey into your own daily diet & beauty routine for something that's sweet like candy — & is good for you, too.
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Planting a Peach Pit
I live in the Ottawa Ontario Canada region, and I was wondering if it is possible to plant and eventually grow a peach tree from inside a house. And what does it consist of doing, if it is possible? I'm not quite sure if the Ottawa region would be suitable for growing outdoors since we have vigorous winters.
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You can grow it indoors, but it would need alot of light, which is something that most houses cannot provide.
That being said, there are varieties of peaches that will grow where you are. For example Reliance or Red Haven are 2 varieties that will grow where you live and there are more. I recommend that you visit a locally owned nursery and see what they have to offer. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
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Do Gyeom Lee is the New URCC Featherweight Champion!
Last Saturday's URCC 27: Rebellion saw a passing of the mantle from champion to challenger in the featherweight championship main event of the evening.
The challenger, South Korean Do Gyeom Lee, slayed URCC featherweight champion Red Romero with a ground-and-pound victory in the second round.
Lee barely survived the first frame when Red connected with an insane flying roundhouse kick and followed it up with a barrage of strikes. The Korean dropped several times as he was chased by Romero across the cage. Uncannily, he was able to recover and tried to land a few strikes before the bell rang.
Undaunted, Lee entered the second round aggressively. Standing southpaw, Lee tried a rushing 1-2-1 combination, with the third one connecting cleanly on Romero. Red backed up, trying to feint the damage done by Lee, but Lee smelled blood and went after him. Combining unrelenting strikes with vicious knees, Lee caught Romero with at least two knees, causing Romero to crumble onto the mat. Stepping over his visibly hurt opponent and raining down 6, 7, 8 unanswered strikes, referee Joey Lepiten had to call a stop to the contest, declaring Lee as the new URCC featherweight champion.
The 26-year-old fighter admitted that he was tentative during the first round. "I was hesitant at the beginning of the match," Lee told MMA Philippines in his native tongue. "I have to know which tactic I have to use for the rest of the fight." With Romero, who is known for his striking ferocity, having a longer reach, Lee was unlike his overaggressive self as we saw him against Drex Zamboanga in URCC 26.
Returning to his corner after he was almost knocked out, Lee's coach blinkered him if he can still fight. Lee just nodded with a smile. "I remembered that this fight is for my family. I have to keep going."
Lee commended his opponent for the near finish and valiant effort. "I have to admit, it was not easy. Honestly, my team and I reviewed his fights before I came [to the Philippines]. I studied his style, the way he strikes. His skill set. I was ready. But still he caught me. Red is a very good fighter; I admire him. But this is a sport, and I had to do what I had to do."
According to URCC president Alvin Aguilar, Do Gyeom Lee's heart and will to win was the reason he won this fight, while Red could have been complacent entering the fight's second salvo. "Everybody thought that was it, he was winning," Aguilar told the press after the event. "His negligence got him hurt and caged and that spelled out the difference."
Aguilar adds, "Romero has to get his mind back into the game first. In life, everything is a lesson. If he thinks that way, he can give us a hell of a fight. After he raises his level, then he will be good to go."
Asked if there could be a possible rematch, Aguilar said that will depend on Romero's condition. "We can ask for a rematch, let us see what happens. As for now, Red has to regroup and rethink things and get there."
Marinelle Arenas works as a social media specialist in Propelrr. She has been following Team Lakay ever since her days as a student journalist.
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