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Find Mental Health (EMI) Care Homes for the Elderly in Seaham
Use our website to find Mental Health Care (EMI) Nursing Homes for the elderly in Seaham and in other parts of County Durham, Most care homes in Seaham specialise and will provide care for people with differing needs. Nursing care homes often offer EMI nursing care for older people. Many care homes in Seaham will also offer short term or respite care. We always recommend that you visit as many care homes as possible in the Seaham area of County Durham to find the one that best matches your requirements.
Please do come back to leave reviews for any of the care homes you visit as your feedback will be helpful to others choosing a care home for themselves or a loved one. Unlike many other websites we do not filter our reviews.
Below are the Mental Health Care (EMI) Nursing Homes found in Seaham
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2 care providers found in Seaham, County Durham for Mental Health Conditions
Lindisfarne Seaham
- Nursing Only
- Mental health conditions
- Physical disabilities
- Dementia Care
Lindisfarne Seaham
King Edward Road
County Durham, SR7 7TY
The Daltons
- Residential Only
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health conditions
The Daltons
County Durham, SR7 8QT


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As we go into 2019, the industry is strained with mattress brand names. The list below are the top 8 mattresses for 2018; listed in no particular order.
You can not go wrong, with any of the following mattress brands, if you are searching for the best mattress.
Puffy Mattress
- Based on customer reviews, it is without a doubt that Puffy mattress is one of the most comfortable mattresses that you could ever purchase. They often compare it to like sleeping on a cloud.Furthermore, customers who state they suffer from back pain, really feel that it is alleviated with Puffy's Adaptive Flexible Cloud Technology. One of the things that make Puffy mattress stand out, is that you not only get a 101 night sleep trial. but, also a life time warranty.
- Incredible mattress for your money.Very high quality mattress. Puffy is made-to-order so it does take 2 days until it's shipped to you.
- The top layer of Puffy mattress is made of Cooling Cloud Relief Foam; which is CertiPUR-US Certified.This layer is the reason it feels as if you are sleeping on a cloud.The bottom layer of Puffy is made of Firm Core Support Foam, which is also CertiPUR-US certified.
Dreamcloud Mattress
- Another great mattress choice, is the ever popular DreamCloud mattress.Having a premium natural latex coating, DreamCloud provides a good bounce, and extra contour.
- DreamCloud offers stitched handles, as well as a blend of flax yarns and cashmere. You would expect this to cost over $5000. But, for a queen size DreamCloud, you are looking at only $1199.
- Not only is DreamCloud a luxury hybrid mattress. It also offers an entire year (365 nights) sleep trial. Most brands only offer a 100 night sleep trial. DreamCloud uses a new pocket coil technology. This makes production costs much cheaper than other luxury brands. Because of that, the customer has the savings passed on to them.
Layla Mattress
- The double-sided Layla mattress that allows sleepers to choose between different firmness levels, depending on which side they choose to face up. Layla mattress has a feeling, that is different than you have ever felt. Additionally, it allows you to keep cool, and spring back extremely rapidly.
- The comfortable layer for the milder side of the mattress consists of 3 inches of copper infused memory foam (3.5 lb density). This memory foam layer is fairly thick. This gives you pressure relief, as it allows you to sink in.
- Layla mattress comes with a lifetime warranty, and a four month sleep trial period. Most brands only have a 10 year warranty. So, this is not only a huge selling point for Layla, it also speaks for their quality.
Nest Bedding Mattress
- The top ranked and top rated mattress brand online, is Nest Bedding. Sporting a lifetime warranty, along with a lifetime comfort guarantee, they really place emphasis on wanting their customers to be satisfied.
- Nest Bedding comes in several different firmness options. Almost too many. They consist of a latex, 2 memory foam and 3 hybrid mattress choices in their lineup. To be certain, you can find the mattress that is the best option for you.So with that being said, it doesn't matter if you're light, heavy, stomach or side sleeper, or rather you have chronic pain. You can find a Nest Bedding mattress that is the perfect fit for you.
- Nest Bedding was also one of the first companies to sell mattresses online. Nest Bedding offers a lineup of 6 different mattresses; to cover each and every type of sleeper.
Nature's Sleep
- The Nature's Sleep mattress differs from many mattress brands on the market, since it's made with 4 layers of foam.These 4 layers lend a hand in helping support heavier individuals. These 4 layers also help by decreasing motion transfer significantly.
- One of Nature's layers is comprised of Vitex Memory Foam.. This assists support as well as gives pressure relief. This assists for an excellent evenings rest.
- The Nature's Sleep mattress includes a 20 year guarantee, compared with the vast majority of mattresses having a 10 year. This mattress is a little more costly than some.However, with a great warranty, and Emerald Gel construction, it is well worth the money.
Plushbeds Mattress
- Mattresses are made with toxin-free materials and are certified with GreenGuard Gold status to ensure each mattress is comfortable to sleep on and safe for your health.
- PlushBeds offers latex mattresses with a focus on natural, organic substances. There are 3 mattress models in Plushbeds lineup: Each mattress has a total of 6 different firmness levels. In the King and Cal King you can even split the firmness levels.
- Free shipping is offered by Plushbeds. Together with a 100 night sleep trial, and 25 year warranty.
Loom & Leaf Mattress
- The Loom & Leaf mattress by Saatva is a memory foam mattress that takes on the luxury memory foam players like TEMPUR-Pedic. Unlike most online mattress brands, Loom & Leaf is one of very few brands that is not compressed in a box during shipping.
- Loom & Leaf uses a gel cooled, convoluted high density memory foam as it's top layer. It is supported with a foundation layer comprised of high density polyfoam. This all adds up to an extremely supportive, pressure-relieving feel.
- Catering to stomach sleepers of any weight, Loom & Leaf offers both firm and relaxed variations of their mattress.
- Loom & Leaf brings to the table, a 120 night sleep trial, partnered with a 15 year warranty. If for whatever reason you are not happy, Loom & Leaf offers a full refund.
Nectar Mattress
- Nectar is probably the most popular and hottest mattress on the market at the time of this writing. It's incredible comfort does not leave you disappointed. Nectar offers fabulous support, along with a sinkage that is just right.
- While most mattress brands offer a 10 year warranty, Nectar has it's own Forever Warranty.
- The top layer of Nectar mattress, is made up of Quilted Gel Visco Elastic Memory Foam. It also has a gel memory foam, along with Polyurethane Support Foam.
- While most brands offer a 100 night sleep trial, Nectar offers a 365 night sleep trial.; Nectar gives you a full year to test theirs.
If you are in the marketing for a new mattress, it is important to consider the following….
Mattress Comfort and Support
The 2 greatest aspects when looking to purchase a new mattress, is comfort and also support.When you lie on a mattress, it should do a few things. It should properly support your body. It should also sink and contour to your body in the right places; to ensure your spine stays aligned, as you rest through the night. It is imperative to have proper alignment from top to bottom as you sleep. This is necessary to make sure you get a healthy rest, and to ensure you are reducing your back and neck pain. While a mattress is being supportive, it is important that it provides you with stress relief also. Stress points are what causes you to move around through out the night, while you are attempting to sleep. Since memory foam does such a great job of being supportive and comfortable, they have became really popular lately.
Stiff or Soft?
This is along the same lines, as when we speak about comfort and support. It is important that a mattress is never too hard, or too soft.A mattress should be as neutral as it can be, to ensure both your body and spine stay in a neutral position.Too much rigidity in a mattress will irritate the stress factors, creating pinched nerves, in addition to the blood to stop flowing. If you wake up frequently with the sensation of pins and needles, most likely your mattress is too rigid. And if your mattress is too soft, this can create a sagging effect, similar to a hammock. When this occurs, you can find yourself with back pain, due to your spine not being properly aligned.It is important to locate a mattress with a neutral feeling, that will definitely be both rigid and also soft in the right places.
Appropriate Temperature Level
Often when people look for a mattress, they forget to check for one thing; the breathability of a mattresses material. This is also known as the temperature neutrality. Probably the most effective attribute of memory foam mattresses today, is their ability to be able to conform to your body.Foam mattresses that have reduced layers are notorious for having the oven result. Basically, the mattress catches your temperature,forcing you to rest also hot.|What happens in a nutshell, is that a mattress absorbs your body heat; causing you to sleep hot.}Most mattress companies these days use modern technology, to create special materials. The purpose is to provide breathability, and also to distribute your body warmth equally.Some brand names get this much better than some of their rivals.
It's not a big surprise, that if you're in the market for a high quality mattress, it usually comes with a nice price tag.It's quite an investment to make. This is why it's so important, that when the time comes, you choose a mattress brand that will last you for years.It is very important that you find a mattress that has been constructed to last a long period of time. If you are going to spend the money on a mattress, be sure to invest it in a mattress that has at least a 10 year warranty.
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From the book by Danah Zohar, an American-British author:
A business leader who survived the 2011 Japanese tsunami said afterward, Every day now I think about the meaning of my life and what I am here to do.6A senior executive from Sweden wrote to me, Im still young, I have a beautiful family, plenty of money, and Im at the top of my profession, but Im not happy. Im making money, but Im not serving any of the things that I care about.7Lord Andrew Stone, former man- aging director of ftarks & Spencer PLC, told me, I often wake at four in the morning, asking myself what its all about, what it all means. I feel if I cant find answers to these questions, I might as well chop myself.
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The Falcons have signed a one-year deal with safety Ron Parker, who spent the last five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The 30-year-old Parker had 318 tackles, nine interceptions and seven sacks in 80 games with the Chiefs. He started in all 16 games in 2017 and had 67 tackles with two interceptions.
Parker, from Newberry College, signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He will add depth to the position with the Falcons, where he will compete for time behind starters Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal.
Charges for ex-player
A former defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the University of Alabama has been arrested on drug charges in Florida.
Pinellas County Jail records show 50-year-old Keith McCants was arrested early Monday near St. Petersburg.
McCants is charged with a felony count of possession of crack cocaine and driving with a revoked or suspended license. He bonded out of jail, but records don't list a lawyer.
Jail records show multiple arrests since 2010. His most recent arrest was in January, for driving with a suspended license. Court records show he faces a July 10 court date.
McCants made the All-America Team at Alabama and was selected fourth overall by the Buccaneers in the 1990 NFL Draft.
His career ended in 1995. He also played for the Oilers and Cardinals.
Browns scout player
Mississippi State defensive back Brandon Bryant worked out Monday for scouts from 14 teams, including the Browns, in advance of the 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft in July.
NFL.com reported that Bryant ran 40-yard dash times of 4.45 and 4.52, but his workout was cut short by a nagging shin splint.
Bryant was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs, making more than 150 career tackles.
NFL notebook: Safety Ron Parker signs with Falcons for 1 year
The Falcons have signed a one-year deal with safety Ron Parker, who spent the last five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.


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Hello Friends,
After getting reports on the roads and the state of the church parking lot, I am cancelling all services today, January 13. Stay home, stay safe. Take some time to read your Bible before you shovel snow and see you at church next week.
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Sands Expo and Convention Center chooses Extricom
Sands Expo and Convention Center: "Welcome to the Greatest Stage on Earth!"
"Truth is, that since we installed Extricom's wireless LAN system in-house, I don't even think about our Wi-Fi any more - it just works!'', Justin Herrman, IT Manager, Sands Expo and Convention Center.
Imagine that you're in the heart of Las Vegas, somewhere between the mountain's highest peaks and the desert warmest winds that the State of Nevada is famous for. You're in one of the world's most exciting destinations for conventions, nuptials, vacations, gambling, parties, and simple relaxation. There is such a diverse selection of things to see and do, that it's easy to get caught up in the magic of those neon lights.
The Sands needed a reliable Wi-Fi network they could depend on, 24/7. Since down time was not an option, they knew they needed a strong and efficient system to complement their wireless network already in place. A new system would have to support 2.2 million square feet of flexible exhibition and meeting space, including the main Sands Expo floor, adjacent meeting rooms and common areas at the Palazzo and Venetian hotels. This was quite the challenge!
After surveying their options, The Sands' IT closed with SignalShare, who set up a complementary, hybrid network alongside The Sands' existing WLAN. With its proven performance in the field, they installed Extricom's Channel Blanket(tm) technology that was quick to deliver a working network with instant availability, low total access point count, and seamless wireless communication.
With Extricom supporting the current infrastructure, the Sands show floor and adjacent spaces were sufficiently covered with uninterrupted, high-quality Internet connectivity. Extricom, working in parallel to the existing network, was an immediate success, resulting in 100,000 clients enjoying quality Internet access simultaneously.
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Advisor – IT Service Management Tools Governance
(Work place: Montréal)
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.
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NV-10As Advisor – IT Service Management Tools Governance, you will be responsible for monitoring and planning work on the tools supporting the IT service management process and the alignment of activities and operations with business models and organizational structures from an operational efficiency standpoint.You will assume a leadership role when interacting with various stakeholders on files and projects requiring innovative, strategic and complex input and development. The nature of the files will require in-depth and extensive expertise in your specialized field. You will serve as a specialized advisor and subject matter expert in your field, and act as a contact and coach for decision-making bodies.You will contribute to the establishment and development of strategic planning and monitoring, follow-up of upgrade and performance plans, target setting and identification of opportunities to improve tools supporting IT service management as a whole.You will take on a leadership and influencer role when interacting with the various stakeholders on files and projects that involve innovative, interdepartmental strategic and complex input and development. To that end, you will help develop and recommend strategic orientations and positionings for tools supporting IT service management as a whole. The nature of the files requires in-depth and extensive expertise in your field.
Additional responsibilities
- Monitor product markets.
- Oversee the development and updating of policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit's strategic projects and mandates.
- Establish the roadmap for upgrades to IT service management tools, supporting the process upgrade plan, in collaboration with process owners and POs as well as tools development and operations teams.
- Oversee activities pertaining to prioritization of IT service management tools.
- Properly communicate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to the prioritization process and adherence to product upgrades.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and present findings, action plans and required recommendations.
- Serve as a resource person to ensure continuing improvement, implementation and maintenance of IT service management tools.
- Ensure the stability and performance of IT service management tools to meet users' needs.
- Identify and analyze major problems and issues. Establish diagnoses and make recommendations to those involved.
- Ensure a monitoring role so as to understand and anticipate trends taking place in your field of expertise and make recommendations.
- Represent Desjardins Group's position when reaching agreements with partners or external organizations.
Other working condition
- Number of job available : 1
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Please note that other combinaisons of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Hold ITIL Foundation Certification (required)
- Hold ITIL Expert and PMP certifications (assets)
- For vacant positions available in Quebec, please note that knowledge of French is required
Specific knowledge
- Advanced proficiency in IT service management tool software from Microfocus (formerly HPE Software)
- Understanding of the development and system support processes
- Knowledge of the IT service management tools market
- Knowledge of Agile project planning tools, such as Jira
Desjardins Cross-sector skills
Accountability, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Innovation
Key competencies for the job
Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset
Work Location
Complexe Desjardins Montréal
Trade Union
Non Syndiqué
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Doggy Photo's at my studio
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I welcome dogs to my family shoots, you can either book a shoot just for them or bring your children too! To find out more go to my family photography website.
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So now it's the school hols I am offering a great mini shoot to families who want a quick studio shoot without having to break the bank. Throughout August I am offering a studio family shoot for 30 mins which includes lots of different fun poses and a choice of one high resolution digital image (jpeg) which can be shared, copied and printed with your friends and family. For more info click on an image or go to The Family Photographer.
Brotherly love…
Had the pleasure of photographing these two little men the other day, they were so cute. My family photography mini sessions start from only £45 to find out more go to my family photography website.
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New Year, new life…
Here are a few pics from a recent shoot with gorgeous baby Arthur, please excuse the copyright mark on the images. I have different websites to show my different types of photography, to find out more about my family photography go to my website: The Family Photographer
Newborn photography at home
I love taking pics with natural light of tiny babies, it's just so soft and natural. Welcome to the world little 'India' she was so chilled having her pictures taken I think it helped that mum and dad were pretty relaxed. I am looking forward to taking pictures of her as she grows bigger…
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Family photography on Mersea Island beach
Spending so much time in my studio it's a refreshing change to go and shoot outside. The beach is a great place to head with young children you don't need many props just let them have fun and explore as long as it's not too cold or chucking it down with rain it's perfect for getting natural shots. Take a look at my site The Family Photographer to find out more.


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» The government has said it intends to use public-private partnerships (PPPs) to help it achieve its infrastructure development goals. To this end, the previous administration passed the Private Investment in State Undertakings Act (2013) and the current government announced a related strategic plan in 2015.
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» There are three tiers of courts in Thailand — the courts of first instance (Civil Court, District Court, Provincial Court and other specialised courts), appeal courts and the Supreme Court (Dika Court or Sarn-Dika). Thai law traditionally has allowed parties to appeal any court of first instance decision to the appeal courts and subsequently the latter's decision to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court's judgement (referred to as the Dika) is final.
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Try this Lobster with Mayonnaise recipe, or contribute your own.Suggest a better description
1 Fill a pan with lukewarm water, place on a hot plate, put in the lobster and cover. Once the water has boiled, cook the lobster for 10 minutes until they no longer have any blue hue and have turned a deep red-orange colour. 2 Remove the lobster from the pan and cool. Once cool prepare the lobster: Make an incision with a sharp knife at the point where the head joins the body, and cut down the length of the lobster towards the tail. Make sure you cut right the way through the body. 3 Turn the lobster 180 degrees and cut from the original incision back through the head. Using your fingers, gradually prise the shell apart so that it falls into two halves. 4 Remove the front claws and set aside. Using your index finger, prize the meat out of the shell, trying to keep it in one piece, again working from the tail upwards. 5 Replace the meat into the shell (this process makes it easier for your guests to keep their fingers clean) and repeat with the second half. 6 Using a cleaver or hammer crack both sides of the claws. Remove the surrounding shell and extract the meat in a single piece. Arrange the two halves of lobster on a plate together with the claw meat and serve with the mayonnaise. 7 For the Mayonnaise: Put the eggs, mustard, pinch of salt, a grinding of pepper and a small squeeze of lemon juice or vinegar in a basin and beat well with a wooden spoon or beater. Start adding the oil, drop by drop to begin with, stirring all the time. 8 When the mixture starts to emulsify, add more oil in steady dribblets but keep stirring until you get the jelly- like substance, the consistency that proper mayonnaise should be. Then test for more seasoning. Recipe by: Two Fat Ladies
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|Serving Size: 1 Serving (300g)
|Recipe Makes: 1 servings
|Calories: 924
|Calories from Fat: 694 (75%)
|Amt Per Serving
|Total Fat 77.1g
|103 %
|Saturated Fat 27.6g
|138 %
|Monounsaturated Fat 34.2g
|Polyunsanturated Fat 12.2g
|Cholesterol 3566.3mg
|1097 %
|Sodium 407.4mg
|14 %
|Potassium 333.9mg
|9 %
|Total Carbohydrate 11.2g
|3 %
|Dietary Fiber 0.4g
|2 %
|Sugars, other 10.7g
|Protein 46.3g
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Our numbers show that when someone receives their first donation to their Fundraising Page, it's a BIG DEAL. In fact, the earlier someone gets their first donation, the more they go on to raise – when we dug into the numbers for the UK's largest fundraising event, the London marathon, we found that when someone gets their first donation around three months before the event they're taking part in, they can raise about £800 more than someone who gets their first donation two to four weeks before!
And when you think about it, it makes complete sense – firsts are pretty important… First step, first goal, first job, first kiss 😉 Achieving something for the first time is awesome and it sparks a chain reaction to do more. That's what getting their first donation is like for a fundraiser. It builds confidence and inspires them to raise more money.
If you've got five, 10, 20 or 100 people taking part in the event, helping each of them raise £800 more.. Well, that soon adds up!
Why we obsess about the first donation
Helping people get their first donation as early as possible is something we obsess about here at JustGiving. We've even got a fancy name for it internally – activation rate, which is basically the percentage of all Fundraising Pages that have received at least one donation. For example, for last year's London marathon we achieved a 90% activation rate.
Check out our handy timeline for page activation with tips for you to follow when there's 12 weeks to go until your event.
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Céline Dion's final Last Vegas residency show included a touching tribute to her late husband and manager, René Angélil.
The 51-year-old Grammy-winning singer performed her 1,141st and last concert at the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace on Saturday after 16 years. As she sang a cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," photos of moments from her past shows were screened, as was a photo of her and Angélil. Their three sons, René-Charles, 18, and 8-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson, then joined her onstage during an emotional final curtain call.
"I'm both proud and humbled by what we've accomplished at the Colosseum since we began 16 years ago, when René and I first shared this dream," Dion said. "This entire experience has been a huge part of my show business career...one that I will cherish forever. I have so many people to thank, but the most important 'thank you' goes to my fans, who gave us the opportunity to do what we love."


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2019-20 Harvard Women's Hockey News
Five Women's Ice Hockey Alumni Named to Pro RostersOctober 02, 2019CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Five former Harvard women's ice hockey players have been named to pro rosters for the 2019-20 season. Four players, Jillian Dempsey '13, Lexie Laing '19, Briana Mastel '17 and Mary Parker '15 will suit up for the Boston Pride of the NWHL. Kaitlin Tse '19 has signed with the Shenzen KRS Vanke Rays, a team based in China, that competes in the Women's Hockey League in Russia.
Women's Hockey Selected Fifth in ECAC Hockey Preseason Coaches' PollSeptember 10, 2019ALBANY, N.Y. – The Harvard women's hockey team has been selected fifth in the ECAC Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league today (Sept. 10). The Crimson garnered 75 points, close behind fourth ranked Colgate. Perennial powerhouses Clarkson, Princeton and Cornell were voted to be the top three finishers respectively.
2019-20 Single-Game Tickets Now On Sale for Basketball, HockeySeptember 03, 2019Single-game tickets for 2019-20 are now on sale for the Harvard Crimson men's and women's basketball and hockey teams.
Kaitlin Tse '19 Signs Pro Deal with Shenzhen KRS Vanke RaysAugust 23, 2019SHENZHEN, China – Recent Harvard women's hockey graduate, Kaitlin Tse, has agreed to terms with the Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays of the Russian Women's Hockey League. The Vanke Rays joined the Russian women's hockey leave following the dissolution of the CWHL last May.
The Off Season: Maryna Macdonald, Women's HockeyAugust 21, 2019Rising sophomore Maryna Macdonald spent part of her summer teaching hockey skills to kids in her hometown of Port Alberni, British Columbia.
Petrie, Team USA Post 2-1 Record against Canada in U-22 SeriesAugust 20, 2019LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The Under-22 Series, a three-game tournament held annually between Canada and the United States, concluded Aug. 17 at Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, N.Y. Team USA won the series by defeating Canada in two out of three games. The Crimson's own Dominique Petrie was one of the 22 collegiate players named to the roster. The rising sophomore was invited to the 2019 USA Hockey Women's National Festival in early August before being named to the U-22 Select Team roster. Petrie captained the U-18 Select Team in 2018 at the U-18 Series in Calgary.
2019-20 Season Tickets Now On Sale for Basketball, HockeyJuly 31, 2019Season tickets for 2019-20 are now on sale for the Harvard Crimson men's and women's basketball and hockey teams.
Seven Women's Hockey Players Invited to National Team CampsJuly 31, 2019CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Seven members of the Harvard women's ice hockey team have been invited to attend summer development camps for their respective national teams. Lily Farden, Becca Gilmore, Kat Hughes, Dominique Petrie, and Lindsay Reed were all selected for USA Hockey's 2019 Women's National Festival while Emma Buckles and Kristin Della Rovere were invited to Hockey Canada's National Women's Development Team Selection Camp.
The Off Season: Becca Gilmore, Women's HockeyJuly 29, 2019This summer I've been working for Harvard Student Agencies as the Operations Manager for Cleaners and Dorm Essentials. I am responsible for marketing, logistics, operations, and business development for our dry-cleaning storefront and dorm essentials online store. I help manage 1.4 million dollars in revenue. HSA is a student run business and, as such, recruits from Harvard's student population. I learned about this position on a bus ride back from a hockey game when they sent out their notice that there were 24 hours left to apply.
The Off Season: Keely Moy, Women's HockeyJuly 23, 2019I ran in the Rock n' Roll Half Marathon in San Diego (where I live), which takes you around Downtown San Diego including Balboa Park and the Gaslamp District. I decided to do it because I am always looking to challenge myself physically and mentally, and I figured this would be a great way to do so.
Women's Hockey Unveils 2019-20 ScheduleJuly 22, 2019CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The 2019-20 Harvard women's ice hockey schedule has been unveiled by The Landry Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Ice Hockey, Katey Stone. The slate features 14 home games, including an exhibition contest, 14 away games and three neutral site contests, which includes the annual Beanpot Tournament, hosted in 2020 by Boston University.
Women's Hockey Announces Seven-Member Incoming ClassJune 11, 2019CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Katey Stone, The Landry Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Hockey, recently announced the seven-member incoming class of 2023.


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Obamaites Caught in "Letter-Writing" Astroturfing Campaign
Patterico, The Cleavland Plain Dealer and some other intrepid souls have uncovered what appears to be a genuine astroturfing campaign by Obamacrats who are writing boilerplate pro-Obama letters to newspaper editorial sections across the nation.
They use different handles like "Ellie Light," "Mark Spivey," and a host of made up names, made up info about their residences and cut-and-pasted replications of Obama Administration propaganda. Newspapers across the country, of course, found these letters very compelling and printed them without knowledge that they were being used as willing dupes in this political astroturf operation.
Thanks to Google, we're finding out that this was a political spamming operation possible links to Obama groups like Organizing for America and is not "grassroots" operation in any sense.
Be sure to read Patterico's roundups of what papers these astroturfed propaganda letters appeared in and when.
Can you spell "DESPERATION," Obamacrats? How about "BUSTED?"


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From Leopold Swim School to Geelong Swimming Club
What's next after Leopold Swim School?
Follow Natasha's journey from
Leopold Swim School to Geelong Swimming Club
Hi my name is Natasha,
I have been swimming at Leopold Swim School since I was 4 years old. The teachers there were great and my swimming was improving heaps. This year I decided that I wanted to take my swimming further, so Mum and I went into Leopold Swim School to see what they thought and if they had any recommendations. They recommended a few clubs and I decided to go try out at Geelong Swim Club and they were fantastic. I went for a trial and I got into state squad, all the people there were lovely and it was very welcoming.
I was really excited to go to my first training session, but nervous at the same time. The coaches at Leopold Swim School and Geelong Swim Club explained to me before I went that I might struggle a little bit to keep up. I was told that maybe I wouldn't be as fit as all of the other people there.
I was surprised how hard it was but the thing that made it a little bit easier was all the encouragement by the other people there and the coaches. I did start at the back of the line and I struggled a lot to keep up with everyone else but you could tell that my fitness was slowly building up.
I was really tired at the end of the first week and I found the training really hard but I was still stoked for the next week.
I was doing really well and now it was my first technique session. First thing we had to do was butterfly kick with a snorkel. I was really worried at the start because I wasn't very good at breathing through the mouth piece. At first I kept choking and swallowing heaps of water but by the time we had finished using the snorkel I had finally got the hang of it.
When we started doing fitness training again I was still not able to do it fully but I was getting there. When I was getting too tired I used my flippers which made it a lot easier but it was still really hard.
I got an email from the head coach this week saying how happy he was with my training and attitude.
This week we worked a lot on breaststroke technique. First we worked on just the legs and getting our knees in the right spot, turning our feet and kicking hard back together. This is so
We can get a lot of power out of the kick. I was quite surprised because it didn't take me that long to understand how to do it. I got it straight away. We still did fitness training, but we did work a lot on breaststroke.
At the start of the week we had a State Group Meeting about the rules of the Squad.
Some of the rules are as follows;
- Swimmers have to turn up to training 5 or 6 times a week.
- If you are catching up to someone in the lane overtake them instead of touching their toes (sitting behind them).
- Also we all start in the first lane, but if we stop or have an injury we go to the second lane to complete the rest of the training.
These rules will be tested over the next two weeks.
In the first week we did a week of recovery swimming, so our bodies could get over the competition that we just swam in. So we worked more on stroke technique. We were given an easier program with longer recovery periods in between each distance; our times did not have to be as fast.
In the second week it was an endurance week to increase our fitness. So we had to swim longer distances in quicker times. We also worked on sprinting and had to monitor our heart rate after our sprint to check if we were working hard enough.
These two weeks were really basic because the first week was preparing for the competition on the weekend and the second week was recovery. We went to MSAC for the comp and the pool looked amazing, the diving boards were really good and in the pool you just felt like you were flying. I didn't get a place in any of my events but I got 1 second off my PB for my breaststroke, but I added a second to my PB for backstroke. It was a really fun day and I am really excited about my next competition.


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Most Southern U.S. House Democrats keeping their powder dry on Trump impeachment
Just 17 of 50 Southern members have come out for impeachment inquiry, most representing safe Democratic districts
♦ By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor
WASHINGTON (CFP) — A majority of members of the Democratic caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives have now come out publicly in favor of launching an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, but Southern members are showing more caution about taking that political plunge.
As of August 1, just 17 of the 50 Southern Democrats in the House have called for an impeachment inquiry, all but two of whom represent safe Democratic or majority-minority districts where support for impeachment presents them with little future political peril.
Just two of the 10 Southern Democrats who flipped Republican seats in 2018 — Debbie Mucarsel-Powell of Florida and Jennifer Wexton of Virginia — have come out in favor of an impeachment inquiry. And none of the five Southern Democrats representing districts Trump carried in 2016 — Lucy McBath of Georgia, Kendra Horn of Oklahoma, Joe Cunningham of South Carolina, and Abigail Spanberger and Elaine Luria of Virginia — have taken that step.
Five other Democrats at the top of the Republican target list for 2020 — Colin Allred and Lizzie Fletcher of Texas, and Donna Shalala, Charlie Crist and Stephanie Murphy of Florida — are also not supporting an impeachment inquiry.
The list of Southern Democrats who have so far not offered public support for an impeachment inquiry includes some of high-profile members, including Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee; civil rights icon John Lewis of Georgia; and Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, the No. 3 ranking Democrat in the House.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House leadership have been resisting calls to move forward on impeachment, which is why many of the more veteran members have not offered their support.
Here is a state-by-state breakdown of which Southern Democrats have and have not come out for an impeachment inquiry:
Not Yet In Support: Terri Sewell
Support: Mucarsel-Powell, Val Demings, Ted Deutch
Not Yet In Support: Murphy, Crist, Shalala, Wasserman Schultz, Al Lawson, Darren Soto, Kathy Castor, Alcee Hastings, Lois Frankel, Frederika Wilson
Not Yet In Support: Lewis, McBath, Sanford Bishop, Hank Johnson, David Scott
Support: John Yarmuth
Support: Cedric Richmond
Support: Bennie Thompson
North Carolina
Support: G.K. Butterfield, Alma Adams
Not Yet In Support: David Price
Not Yet In Support: Horn
South Carolina
Not Yet In Support: Cunningham, Clyburn
Support: Steve Cohen
Not Yet In Support: Jim Cooper
Support: Veronica Escobar, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Al Green, Joaquin Castro, Filemon Vela, Lloyd Doggett
Not Yet In Support: Fletcher, Allred, Vicente Gonzalez, Henry Cuellar, Sylvia Garcia, Eddie Bernice-Johnson, Marc Veasey
Support: Wexton, Don Beyer
Not Yet In Support: Luria, Spanberger, Bobby Scott, Donald McEacherin, Gerry Connolly
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Southern U.S. House Democrats in Trump districts post strong fundraising numbers for 2020 re-election bids
Democratic challengers in targeted GOP seats show more fundraising success so far than Republican challengers in targeted Democrat seats
♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor
WASHINGTON (CFP) — Five Southern U.S. House Democratic freshmen who represent districts carried by President Donald Trump in 2016 have posted strong fundraising numbers during the first half of 2019, stocking up their war chests ahead of expected stiff re-election challenges from Republicans in 2020, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Topping the list was Joe Cunningham of South Carolina at $1.28 million, followed by Lucy McBath of Georgia at $1.15 million and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia at $1.12 million. Kendra Horn of Oklahoma raised $961,500, while in Virginia, Elaine Luria raised $865,400.
All five hold significant leads in fundraising over their Republican rivals, although McBath's GOP challengers have, together, raised more money than she has. So far, Spanberger and Luria are getting a free ride against GOP challengers who have raised very little money, with 17 months to go before election day.
The new numbers also show that across the South, Democratic challengers in targeted GOP seats have had somewhat more fundraising success to date than Republican challengers in targeted Democrat seats, with no significant fundraising to this point from Republican challengers in five of the 10 seats Democrats flipped in 2018.
However, the lone Southern Republican who represents a district Hillary Clinton carried in 2016 — Will Hurd in West Texas's 23rd District — raised $1.23 million, more than twice as much as Democratic challenger Gina Ortiz Jones, whom he beat in 2018.
The race that has drawn the most money so far is the contest in Georgia's 7th District, a GOP-held seat in Atlanta's northeastern suburbs where Rob Woodall is retiring. Seven Republicans and five Democrats have together raised nearly $2.9 million, with Republican State Senator Renee Unterman and Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux, who nearly unseated Woodall in 2018, leading the pack.
In 2018, five Democrats won Clinton districts that had been held by Republicans — Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Donna Shalala in Florida; Colin Allred and Lizzie Pannill Fletcher in Texas; and Jennifer Wexton in Virginia. Powell, Allred and Fletcher have all raised more than $1 million for 2020; Wexton, $932,400; and Shalala, $691,500.
Shalala, Allred and Wexton have yet to draw challengers who have raised significant amounts of money. Mucarsel-Powell and Fletcher have, although both hold a significant fundraising advantage over their nearest Republican rival at this point in the campaign cycle.
The Democrats' House campaign arm, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, is targeting 11 Southern seats currently held by Republicans, and Democratic challengers have raised at least $300,000 in six of those districts, including four seats in Texas, where Democrats hope to build on gains made in 2018.
The Republicans' House campaign arm, the National Republican Congressional Committee, is targeting 12 Southern seats currently held by Democrats, and Republican challengers have raised at least $300,000 in just three of those districts, held by Horn, McBath and Fletcher.
GOP challengers have topped the $200,000 mark in the race against Cunningham and in two other Democrat-held seats in Florida, now held by Mucarsel-Powell in South Florida and Charlie Crist in Pinellas County.
The most glaring absence for Republicans is in Virginia, where all three Democrats who flipped seats in 2018 — Spanberger, Luria and Wexton — are, to this point, getting a free ride.
Based on the latest fundraising numbers, here are the 2020 races to keep an eye on:
Texas: Democratic challengers have raised substantial money in four districts where Republican incumbents won narrow victories in 2018: Hurd in West Texas; Pete Olson in suburban Houston; Kenny Marchant in Dallas-Ft. Worth; and Michael McCaul, whose district runs from the suburbs of Austin to the suburbs of Houston. All four incumbents still hold a fundraising advantage, although Olson has only raised $230,000 more than Democrat Sri Kulkarni, whom he beat by just 5 points in 2018, and two Democrats running against McCaul have together raised nearly $670,000, compared to his $875,500. Given that Democrats are staying competitive financially, all four of these races will likely be close in 2020.
Georgia 6/Atlanta's Northwest Suburbs: McBath shocked the political world in 2018 when she defeated Republican Karen Handel, a former statewide officeholder with a long political pedigree. Handel is trying a comeback in 2020, and the Republican race has already turned into a food fight between her and former State Senator Brandon Beech. But the surprise so far in fundraising has come from Republican Marjorie Greene, a Milton businesswoman making her first run for political office who has already raised $523,400, eclipsing both Handel and Beech. And while Republicans will need to spend money slugging it out in a primary, McBath has what appears to be an unobstructed path to the Democratic nomination.
Georgia 7/Atlanta's Northeast Suburbs: After winning by a scant 420 votes in 2018, Woodall decided to retire. Bourdeaux, the woman who nearly toppled him, is running again and currently holds a large fundraising lead over her Democratic rivals at $654,200. On the Republican side, Unterman — best known in the legislature as the author of a controversial law outlawing abortions once a child's heartbeat has been detected — has raised $677,500, followed by Lynne Hormich, a former Home Depot executive making her political debut, at $500,300. This race, which could feature two Republican women in a runoff, will closely watched by GOP leaders looking to add to the thin ranks of Republican women in Congress.
Oklahoma 5/Metro Oklahoma City: Horn may arguably be the nation's most vulnerable Democrat, in ruby red Oklahoma. And while she has posted strong fundraising numbers so far, two Republican rivals have together raised more than $710,000 to her $961,500. One key to her ultimate survival is how much money her GOP rivals will spend in a primary; right now, businesswoman Terry Neese has outraised the other Republican in the race, State Senator Stephanie Bice, by a 3-to-1 margin. The less competitive the Republican primary is, the more Horn will need to worry — but she'll need to worry quite a bit in any case.
South Carolina 1/Charleston and the Lowcountry: Cunningham, too, faces an uphill battle for re-election in a traditionally Republican district. But his fundraising has been strong — only two Southern incumbents in either party have raised more money — and he has been trying to carve out a moderate voting record. Three Republicans running against him have, together, raised just a little more than $540,000, less than half of his total. Cunningham is to this point running a textbook campaign for someone trying to survive tough political terrain.
Two Seats To Watch: In Florida's 13th District, Republican Amanda Makki, a former congressional aide, raised $220,000 is less than a month in her quest to unseat Crist, a former Florida governor who at various times in his career has been a Republican, an independent and now a Democrat. In North Carolina's 2nd District, in and around Raleigh, Democrat Scott Cooper, a Marine Corps veteran, has raised more than $300,000 in his challenge against Republican incumbent George Holding for a seat that could be the top pick-up prospect for Democrats in the Tar Heel State next year.
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Insight: U.S. House 2020 target lists show Democrats playing defense in the South
Democratic and Republican campaign arms are targeting 25 Southern seats
♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor
WASHINGTON (CFP) — The U.S. House campaign arms for both parties have released their first list of targets for 2020, with Southern Democrats playing an unfamiliar role they haven't enjoyed in recent cycles — on defense, protecting their 2018 gains.
Next year's congressional battles in the South will take place almost entirely in the suburbs. Nearly all of the 25 districts being targeted by both parties contain suburban areas around large cities, territory where Democrats made major gains last November and hope to make more.
The National Republican Congressional Committee — trying to claw its way back into a majority after a disappointing 2018 — is targeting 12 Democrat-held seats across the South, 10 of which are held by by freshmen who flipped seats, including three seats in Virginia, two each in Texas and Florida, and seats won in breakthroughs in Oklahoma, South Carolina and Georgia.
Among the targets are eight Democratic freshmen who supported Nancy Pelosi's bid for House speaker — a vote that is sure to be front and center on TV screens when 2020 rolls around.
Only two veteran Democrats, both in Florida, are on the GOP's target list — Charlie Crist in the Clearwater-based 13th District, and Stephanie Murphy in the 7th District in metro Orlando. Both districts look competitive on paper, although neither Crist nor Murphy had much trouble in 2018.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting 13 Republican-held seats across the South, an audacious list that includes nine veteran GOP incumbents, some with decades of experience.
And while Democrats will have to defend a bumper crop of incumbents, just two of the Southern Democratic targets are freshman Republicans — Ross Spano in Florida's 15th District and Chip Roy in Texas's 21st District.
Defending long-term incumbents is usually easier that defending freshmen seeking a second term, which could give
Republicans an advantage overall in the South in 2020.
The GOP has another advantage — while its targets are nearly evenly split between districts that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton carried in 2016, 12 of the 13 Democratic targets are in districts Trump carried, which will be more difficult to flip. (The lone exception is Will Hurd in Texas's 23rd District.)
Democrats are also unlikely to replicate the wave they enjoyed in 2018, which carried them to victory in some rather unlikely places.
Still, Republicans find themselves with the unexpected — and unwelcome — prospect of spending energy and money to reclaim seats in such normally red areas as Oklahoma City, Charleston and the suburbs of Atlanta, Houston and Dallas.
Among the Republican freshman targeted, Spano, whose district stretches inland from the suburbs of Tampa, may be vulnerable in 2020 after admitting that he borrowed money from two friends that he then plowed into his election campaign, which is a violation of federal campaign finance laws.
He blamed bad advice from this then-campaign treasurer; Democrats are pushing for an investigation.
Roy, a former top aide to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, won by just two points in 2018. His district includes suburbs of Austin and San Antonio and rural areas to the west.
One seat on the Democrats' list, Georgia's 7th District in Atlanta's northwest suburbs, will be open, thanks to the pending departure of Rob Woodall, who decided to retire after winning by just 400 votes in 2018. Another seat, North Carolina's 9th District, is vacant due to an ongoing dispute over allegations of absentee ballot fraud.
Democrats have decided to forgo, at least for now, targeting two seats that they tried and failed to flip in 2018 — Arkansas's 2nd District in metro Little Rock, held by French Hill, and West Virginia's 3rd District, which takes in the southern third of the state, held by Carol Miller.
However, they are once again trying to flip Kentucky's 6th District, in and around Lexington, where Andy Barr held off a spirited challenge from Democratic newcomer Amy McGrath, who raised a whopping $8.6 million.
McGrath hasn't said if she's running again. Senate Democrats have been encouraging her for forgo a rematch with Barr and instead challenge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
The toughest sled for Democrats will be taking out nine veteran Republicans they have targeted, including five in Texas alone.
Among the Texas targets are five men who between them have more than 60 years of seniority: John Carter in the 31st District in the northern Austin suburbs; Kenny Marchant in the 24th District in Dallas-Ft. Worth; Mike McCaul in the 10th District that stretches from Austin toward Houston; and Pete Olson in 22nd District in Houston's western suburbs.
Until the 2018 cycle, these Texas seats had been thought safely Republican. But Carter and Marchant won by just 3 points in 2018; McCaul won by 4 points and Olson by 5 points.
Democrats are also going after Brian Mast in Florida's 18th District north of Palm Beach; and, in North Carolina, George Holding, in the 2nd District around Raleigh, and Ted Budd, in 13th District between Charlotte and Greensboro.
The freshmen that Democrats will have to defend including two in the Miami area, Donna Shalala in the 27th District, and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the 26th District; Lucy McBath in Georgia's 6th District in Atlanta's northeast suburbs; Kendra Horn in the Oklahoma City-based 5th District; and Joe Cunningham, who represents the South Carolina Low Country in the 1st District.
Three freshmen Democrats in Virginia are also on the list — Elaine Luria, who represents the 2nd District in Hampton Roads; Abigail Spanberger, who represents the 7th District in the Richmond suburbs, and Jennifer Wexton, whose 10th District includes the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.
The Republican target list also includes two Texas freshman: Colin Allred, who represents the 32nd District in metro Dallas, and Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, who represents the 7th District in metro Houston.
All of these freshmen, except for Spanberger and Cunningham, voted for Pelosi for speaker.
Among the GOP targets, Shalala and Wexton are likely in the least danger, as both represent districts Hillary Clinton carried easily in 2016. Horn, McBath and Cunningham — whose 2018 wins were among the biggest surprises of the election cycle — are likely in the most jeopardy.
Democrats' success in 2018 was largely the result of raising enough money to be competitive in GOP-held districts, in many cases even outraising incumbents who didn't take their races seriously enough.
Democratic freshmen being targeted in 2020 should have no problem raising money; neither will challengers to Republican incumbents who had close calls in 2018. Members of the majority party also tend to have easier access to campaign money than the party out of power.
Still, 2020 will no doubt see Republicans loaded for bear, with two years to regroup and build up their treasuries, leaving voters facing loud, expensive and contentious races across the South.
Heading into 2020, Republicans hold 101 seats among delegations in the 14 Southern states; Democrats have 50, with one vacant seat in North Carolina.
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West Virginia Governor Jim Justice switches from Democrat to Republican
Governor makes dramatic announcement at Donald Trump rally
♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia (CFP) — Just nine months after winning West Virginia's top job as a Democrat, Governor Jim Justice has switched to the Republican Party, telling his voters that "I can't help you anymore being a Democrat governor."
Justice made his announcement in the most public way possible — at August 3 campaign-style Donald Trump rally in Huntington, with the president looking on. And the newly minted Republican, a longtime friend of Trump and his family, offered an unqualified endorsement of his new party's standard-bearer.
"This man is a good man. He's got a backbone," Justice said. "He's got real ideas. He cares about America. He cares about us in West Virginia."
Trump carried West Virginia by 42 points in November, his biggest margin of victory in any state except Wyoming, at the same time Justice was keeping the statehouse in Charleston in Democratic hands.
However, Justice told the crowd in Huntington that the decision to bolt to the GOP also stemmed from a dispute he had with Democrats in the legislature after a tax plan he crafted with Republican help went down to defeat.
"At the altar, when we had it done, like or or not, but the Democrats walked away from me," he said.
In response to Justice's announcement, West Virginia Democratic chairwoman Belinda Biafore issued a statement accusing the governor of caring more about his own political future than the people of his state.
"During his campaign for governor, Jim Justice said he would never lie to the public; he said he would never be a politician, and he would definitely be a full-time governor. None of those promises were kept," she said.
"Jim Justice took advantage of Democrats by taking our money and our votes. It's a slap in the face to all of us who believed in what he was promising. I never thought I would see Jim Justice be anyone's puppet. Shame on him."
Republicans control both house of the West Virginia legislature, which means Justice will now be titular head of a party that has complete control of state government for the first time since at least 1931.
Justice, noting that his late parents were both "staunch Republicans," said he imagined that his mother was in heaven "saying 'Jimmy, it's about damn time you came to your senses."
He also took a shot at those focusing on the investigation into Russian meddling in the presidential election, which has been dominating the conversation in Washington.
"Haven't we heard enough about the Russians?" Justice said, drawing thunderous applause from the pro-Trump crowd. "I mean, to our God in heaven above, think about it. The stock market's at 22,000. And this country has hope. And we're on our way."
Like Trump, Justice, 66, was a billionaire businessman with no political experience before being elected, a fact the governor also noted while announcing his switch.
"This man and myself are not politicians. We ran to get something done," he said. "We ran because we want nothing. We ran as our Founding Fathers did years and years ago, to serve."
A sitting governor changing parties during his term in office is extraordinarily rare. The only recent precedent was former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, who switched from Republican to independent in 2010 during an unsuccessful run for U.S. Senator. Crist is now a Democratic member of the U.S. House.
Justice's switch means that Democrats now hold just three of 14 Southern governorships, in North Carolina, Louisiana and Virginia. Nationwide, Republicans hold the governor's office in 34 states, matching their all time high.
U.S. House: Democrats make a net gain of 2 Southern U.S. House seats
Charlie Crist makes a comeback in Florida, but John Mica falls; Republicans keep open seats in Florida, Louisiana
(CFP) — Democrats made a slight, two-seat net gain in Southern Republican U.S. House seats in the November 8 election, taking down two Republican incumbents in Florida but coming up short in targeted GOP-held seats in Virginia and Texas.
Republicans also picked up an open seat along Florida's Treasure Coast and kept an open seat in Louisiana, where two Republicans will face each other in a December 10 runoff.
Republicans still hold a commanding lead over Democrats in House seats in the South, 113 to 40, with another seat in Louisiana still to be determined.
The night's most prominent casualty was Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica, who lost his bid for a 12th term to Democrat Stephanie Murphy in Florida's 7th District, which takes in central Orlando and the city's northern suburbs.
Murphy, making her first bid for office, beat Mica by a margin of 51-49 percent.
A redraw of Florida's U.S. House map ordered by the Florida Supreme Court added Democratic voters to Mica's district, forcing him to run in a constituency in which 30 percent of the voters were new.
The new map also had an effect in Florida's 13th District, in Pinellas County, where Republican-turned-independent-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist resurrected his political career by knocking off Republican U.S. Rep. David Jolly.
Crist, who served as Florida governor from 2007 to 2011 as a Republican, won by a 52-48 percent margin after the Supreme Court added Democratic areas of St. Peterburg into what had been a swing district.
Jolly had initially decided to abandon a re-election bid in the new district and run for the U.S. Senate. But he changed course after U.S. Senator Marco Rubio changed his mind about running for a second term.
Meanwhile, in Texas, Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd won re-election by just 3,700 voters over the man he defeated two years ago, Democrat Pete Gallego.
Hurd managed to survive in this majority Latino district, even with Donald Trump at the head of his party's ticket. In fact, Hurd managed to increase his victory margin by about 1,300 votes over 2014.
Two other Republicans who had been targeted by Democrats for defeat, U.S. Reps. Carlos Curbelo of Florida and Barbara Comstock of Virginia, also managed to survive.
Curbelo defeated former Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia by a 53-41 percent margin in Florida's 26th District, which includes part of Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys.
His margin of victory was a significant improvement from 2014, when Curbelo defeated by Garcia by just 5,800 votes.
Comstock defeated Democrat LuAnn Bennett by a 53-47 percent margin in Virginia's 10th District, which starts in the western D.C. suburbs and stretches out to West Virginia.
Democrats had hoped that Trump's candidacy would be a drag on Comstock in this suburban district in a state Hillary Clinton won. But Comstock had no difficulty.
In Florida's 18th District, a swing seat that includes parts of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, Republicans picked up the seat vacated by Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, who made an unsuccessful run for the Senate.
Republican Brian Mast, an Army veteran who lost both his legs while serving as a bomb disposal specialist in Afghanistan, defeated Democrat Randy Perkins, a multimillionaire businessman from Delray Beach. Mast's margin of victory was 54-43 percent.
Republicans also kept one of their two seats in Louisiana that opened up when the incumbents ran for the Senate. In the 3rd District, which takes in the southwest part of the state, Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle from Breaux Bridge and Clay Higgins, a law enforcement officer from Lafayette, both cleared the field in the state's all-party "jungle" primary and will face off in the December 10 runoff.
In Louisiana's 4th District, which takes in the northwest part of the state, Republican State Rep. Mike Johnson of Bossier Parish will face Democrat Marshall Jones, an attorney from Shreveport, in the runoff, which will be the last pickup opportunity for Democrats.
Court-ordered redraws of congressional maps affected a number of races in both Florida and Virginia.
In Florida, Republicans picked up the 2nd District seat in the Panhandle, which became more Republican under the new map. Panama City urologist Neal Dunn defeated Democrat Walt Dartland by a margin of 67-30 percent.
However, the GOP lost the 10th District seat in Orlando, which became more Democratic. Former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings carried this seat for the Democrats over Republican Thuy Lowe by a margin of 65-35 percent.
In Virginia, Republicans lost in the newly configured 4th District, where Democratic State Senator Donald McEachin defeated Republican Henrico County Sheriff Mike Wade by a margin of 57-45 percent.
However, the GOP hung on to another redrawn seat in the 5th District, where Republican State Senator Tom Garrett from Buckingham County defeated Democrat Jane Dittmar, the former chair of the Albermarle County Board of Supervisors, by a margin of 58-42 percent.
Fewer than a dozen U.S. House seats in play in the South this election
Democrats looking for pickups in Florida, Texas and Virginia
♦By Rich Shumate, Chickenfriedpolitics.com editor
(CFP) — Heading into the November 8 election, fewer than a dozen U.S. House seats across the South are in play, and most of those are the result of court-ordered redraws of congressional maps in Florida and Virginia.
If the night goes well, Democrats could pick up a net total of seven GOP-held seats — three each in Florida and Virginia and one in Texas. But if Republican incumbents manage to pull out close races, the shift could be just one seat, the 4th District in Virginia that seems certain to change hands because of the new map.
Either way, the Republican advantage over Democrats in U.S. House seats, now 116 to 38, should not budge much.
In Florida, the redraw of the map (click here to see map) should allow Republicans to pick up the 2nd District, based in the Panhandle and now held by U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, who opted not to run after the district became substantially more Republican.
But Democrats are almost certain to counter that GOP gain by taking the Orlando-based 10th District, which under the new map is more Democratic.
Republican fortunes in Florida will come down to three incumbents facing tough fights for re-election — John Mica in the 7th District, which includes parts of Orlando and its northern suburbs; David Jolly in the 13th District in and around St. Petersburg; and Carlos Curbelo, in the 26th District, which includes part of Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys.
Democrats are defending a seat in the 18th District, along the Treasure Coast, which U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy gave up to run for the U.S. Senate.
In Virginia, the new map affected two Republican-held districts, the 4th and the 5th. The 4th is expected to go Democratic, but Republicans are hoping to keep the 5th.
In addition to those seats, Republican U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock , whose 10th District seat meanders from the Washington, D.C. suburbs toward West Virginia, has become a top Democratic target.
In Texas, Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd is also in a tough fight in the 23rd District, which includes a vast expanse of West Texas from the San Antonio suburbs to near El Paso. In a district with a 55 percent Latino population, Hurd is facing significant headwinds with Donald Trump at the top of his party's ticket.
Here is a rundown of the key U.S. House races around the South:
Florida 2: With Graham stepping aside, Panama City urologist Neal Dunn should pick up this seat for Republicans over Democrat Walt Dartland, a lawyer and consumer advocate from Tallahassee.
Florida 5: This seat opened up after the incumbent, Democratic U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, was defeated in the primary by Al Lawson, a former state lawmaker from Tallahassee. This district was radically redrawn and now starts in Jacksonville and heads due west to Tallahassee, making it less black and more Republican. Still, Lawson is a heavy favorite over Republican Glo Smith.
Florida 7: Mica is running again in this district in suburban Orlando. But he now has some of the Democratic voters who used to be in Brown's 5th District, making this district much less safe that it was. He faces political newcomer Stephanie Murphy, a college professor and former national security professional who has benefited from more than $3 million in outside funding poured into the race by Democrat-aligned groups.
Florida 10: This Orlando-area district, now held by Republican U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster, was made substantially more Democratic in the redraw–so much so that Webster opted to run for re-election in the adjacent 11th District, where U.S. Rep. Rich Nugent is retiring. Democrats nominated former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings, who should carry this seat over Republican Thuy Lowe.
Florida 13: This swing district in the Tampa Bay area features a high voltage smackdown between David Jolly and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, the Republican-turned-independent-turned-Democrat who is trying to make a political comeback after losing the governor's race in 2014. The redraw of Florida's map added a portion of St. Petersburg with a large minority population to this district, making it more Democratic. Facing long odds, Jolly first opted to run for the U.S. Senate before deciding to try to keep his seat.
Florida 18: This seat, which includes part of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, is a classic swing district. With Murphy out, Democrats selected Randy Perkins, a multimillionaire businessman from Delray Beach, while Republicans went with Brian Mast, an Army veteran who lost both his legs while serving as a bomb disposal specialist in Afghanistan. Both are political newcomers.
Florida 26: Like the 18th District, this seat, which includes southwest Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys, has gone back and forth between the parties in recent cycles. The incumbent, Curbelo, faces a rematch against the man he beat by less than 5,800 votes in 2014, former Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia.
Texas 23: This massive district, which stretches across a vast expanse of West Texas from the San Antonio suburbs to near El Paso, has changed hands in the last three elections. The incumbent, Hurd, is that rarest of creatures, a black Republican representing a majority Latino district. His Democratic challenger is the man Hurd beat in 2014, former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego. Hurd's winning margin last time was just 2,400 votes, indicating just how equally divided this district is.
Virginia 4: A new map drawn by a federal court added Richmond and Petersburg to this southeast Virginia district, making it substantially more Democratic. The incumbent, Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes, left this seat to run unsuccessfully in the redrawn 2nd District, leaving an open seat that's ripe for a Democratic pick-up. Republican Henrico County Sheriff Mike Wade will face off against Democratic State Senator Donald McEachin, also of Henrico County. A win by McEachin would add a second African-American congressman to the state's delegation.
Virginia 5: Democrats have hopes of taking this seat, which is open because of the retirement of Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Hurt. But this district, which stretches through central Virginia from the North Carolina border to the Washington, D.C. suburbs, has a Republican lean. GOP State Senator Tom Garrett from Buckingham County is facing Democrat Jane Dittmar, the former chair of the Albermarle County Board of Supervisors.
Virginia 10: This district starts in the western D.C. suburbs and stretches out to West Virginia. Although Comstock won handily in 2014, this is a district full of suburban swing voters who Democrats are hoping will be turned off by a Trump-led GOP ticket. She faces Democrat LuAnn Bennett, a real estate developer who is the ex-wife of former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran.
U.S. Rep. David Jolly drops out of Senate race, will seek re-election against Charlie Crist
Jolly's decision removes another obstacle from possible re-election run by Marco Rubio
♦By Rich Shumate, Chickenfriedpolitics.com editor
CLEARWATER, Florida (CFP) — Republican U.S. Rep. David Jolly is dropping his bid for Florida's U.S. Senate seat and will instead run for re-election to his 13th District House seat, setting up a likely general election battle with former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
"I've got unfinished business," Jolly said at a June 17 news conference at the St.Petersburg-Clearwater airport where he announced the switch. "Today, I'm asking my community simply for the opportunity to keep doing my job."
Jolly, 43, was elected in a special election in 2014 and easily won a full term that fall to the seat, anchored in Pinellas County in the Tampa Bay area.
However, earlier this year, the Florida Supreme Court ordered that the state's congressional map be redrawn, and the new map put a part of St. Petersburg with a large minority population into the 13th, turning what had been a swing district into one that favored Democrats.
Faced with the new map, Jolly decided to jump into the Senate race instead. But he failed to gain much traction in a crowded GOP field, a situation made much worse when Republican leaders in Washington began pressuring U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to seek re-election, which made it difficult for the other candidates to raise money.
Meanwhile, Republican leaders in Pinellas County, who struggled to find a strong candidate to challenge Crist, had urged Jolly to switch races and seek re-election.
Crist, 59, was elected governor as a Republican in 2006, and, in 2010, decided to run for the Senate rather than seek re-election. However, when it became clear he would lose to Rubio in the primary, he left the GOP and became an independent to continue his Senate quest.
After losing to Rubio in the general election, Crist became a Democrat in 2012 and ran for governor in 2014, losing to Republican Governor Rick Scott. After that defeat, Crist announced he was leaving politics but changed his mind and launched a bid for Congress after the map was redrawn.
Jolly's decision to switch races clears another obstacle for a possible re-election run by Rubio. Another Republican candidate in the Senate race, Lieutenant Governor Carlos López-Cantera has indicated that he, too, will drop out if Rubio decides to run.


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Three Strategies to Nourish Your Thyroid/
For a very little gland, the thyroid can create a lot of havoc. Located right at the base of the neck, our thyroid gland is like the drum majorette for our body controlling the pace at which everything runs. In fact, the thyroid stores and produces hormones that affect the function of virtually every organ in our body and impacts our metabolic rate, energy production and ability to manage our weight.
Unfortunately, one in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder in her lifetime and about half of those women will walk around undiagnosed due to inadequate testing and the tendency of doctors - as well as patients - to chalk up symptoms to aging or stress or menopause.
How do I know if my thyroid is out of whack?
There are two variations of thyroid imbalance: one is slower thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, which affects most thyroid sufferers. Symptoms can include weight gain, fatigue, depression, thinning hair and eyebrows, dry skin, brittle nails, high cholesterol, constipation and brain fog. This slowed down ability to produce thyroid hormones is much more common in women although it can impact men as well as a growing number of teens and children. The other imbalance is hyperthyroidism, or an accelerated thyroid function, which can cause sudden weight loss, bulging eyes, diarrhea and excessive sweating. If you think you or a friend may have symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, it is important to get appropriate testing. Many doctors only test partial function so it is important to get the right testing done.
How can nutrition impact my thyroid?
Nutrition and lifestyle are essential to help alleviate symptoms as well as prevent thyroid imbalances from occurring in the first place. While many conventional treatments chase symptoms and produce unwanted side effects, more integrative health approaches seek to address the underlying health issues that cause the thyroid imbalance as well as help the thyroid heal itself. Sometimes thyroid function can be restored with natural methods using stress reduction, diet and supportive herbs.
Here are a few key steps you can take toward supporting your thyroid.
1. Address nutrient deficiencies.
The thyroid depends on a number of nutrients to run optimally. And guess what? Even those of us who eat organic, whole foods diets can be susceptible to deficiencies due to digestive imbalances and inadequacies in our food supply. Iodine, zinc, selenium, and iron are key nutrients to focus on as well as protein, B vitamins and Vitamin D to support thyroid function. Here are some great food sources that can supply these essential nutrients:
- Iodine: sea vegetables - try adding sea snacks to your day, enjoying kelp sprinkle on your food and cooking with dried sea veggies in your soups, stews and grains. Pastured eggs, seafood and whole grains also offer beneficial sources of iodine.
- Zinc: Grass-fed beef, pumpkin seeds, chicken, chickpeas, yogurt and cashews. Try this zinc-rich chili recipe adapted from Mark Bittman with a dollop of yogurt.
- Selenium: Brazil nuts, fish like halibut and cod, grass-fed beef, chicken, eggs and spinach. These Brazil-nut no-bake granola bars are the bomb.
- Iron: Grass-fed beef, oysters, dark meat turkey and chicken, black beans, spinach. I adapted these turkey lentil meatballs to enjoy on a bed of spinach.
2. Rethink your relationship with gluten.
In some people, eating gluten-containing foods (wheat, barley, rye) can cause Hashimoto's disease (when the immune system attacks the thyroid gland) and exacerbate thyroid symptoms. Gluten can create intestinal permeability allowing molecules and proteins through the digestive wall which can ultimately disrupt thyroid function. A 3-month trial of going strictly gluten-free could be helpful to see if your thyroid begins to recover function.
3. Make friends with stress.
The thyroid and their friends, the adrenal glands, produce cortisol, our main stress hormone, need to work synergistically for optimal endocrine function. Try short, daily breathing or meditation, take a restorative yoga class and considering supplementing with herbs like lemon balm and chamomile that calm the nervous system and support our body's ability to respond to stress like ashwaghanda and rhodiola. Try these soothing teas to get started.
Most importantly, tuning in to the health of your thyroid can help you tune in to your overall health. The thyroid is a like a canary in your body's coal mine letting you know when imbalances exist and giving you an opportunity to prevent disease, slow down the aging process and live more vibrantly!
References: whfoods.org, Romm, Aviva, MD, "Ten things you need to know about your thyroid," retrieved from: https://avivaromm.com/10-things-know-thyroid/, Myers, Amy, MD, " retrieved from: https://www.amymyersmd.com/2015/08/thyroid-health-part-vii-four-essential-nutrients-for-thyroid-function/


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Three new lines of Maui Jim sunglasses released
Premium-line sunglasses manufacturer Maui Jim have rolled out three new styles to add to their collection this week. Already huge in North America, the brand is set to explode in the UK.
Inspired by Andy Warhol, John Lennon, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly the Liana is a rounded piece that brings a strong statement through mixing pop memorabilia-inspired and 90s grunge styles. Designed to soften square or rectangular faces and made with SuperThin glass that is 20% lighter than conventional lenses, Liana comes in matte black, gloss black and sandstone.
(Left to right): Liana – matte black, gloss black, sandstone
Voted favourite sunglasses company and best sunglasses by opticial retailers and various fitness, health and outdoor sports media, all Maui Jim lenses come with nine layers of colour-enhancing technology via PolarizedPlus® technology that block 100% of UV rays and 99.9% of glare. Kolohe are a nod back to the original Maui Jim designs, and are now available in three classic colours: black gloss, neutral grey and tortoise.
Kolohe collection
All Maui Jim subglasses also come with MauiPure™, the world's clearest non-glass lenses which are also scratch and impact resistant. With winged nylon lens toppers and temples combined with retro silver and nickel edging, Kawika brings a traditional style bang up to date with a seamless, timeless creation in black gloss or neutral grey.
Kawika collection
Originally launched on the pool decks of Hawaii in the 1980s, Maui Jim were quickly recognised as a leading and innovative sunglasses brand that offer some of the highest lens technology on the market.