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- AusCann welcomes Federal Government's move to facilitate faster access to medical cannabis for patients
- Government to expedite the authorisation process for the controlled importation by approved providers to enable patients to more rapidly access the medication
- AusCann intends to import high quality cannabis medicines from its partner Canopy Corporation, one of the world's largest medicinal cannabis companies, and following this announcement, its process for importing has become more streamlined.
- The news propels AusCann's strategy to deliver high quality, cost effective medicinal cannabis treatments to Australian patients
AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8 or 'the Company') is pleased to provide an update to the market on the regulatory developments that will drive forward its strategy to deliver high quality, cost effective medicinal cannabis treatments to Australian patients.
The Government has announced it would facilitate faster access to medicinal cannabis for patients in Australia by authorising controlled importation by approved suppliers from international sources. Prior to today's announcement, AusCann were required to have medical practitioners pre-authorised for a particular medicine, whereas now, the Company is able to expedite its application to become an approved supplier for the import for medical cannabis products.
This will allow AusCann to import product ahead of time to meet demand from authorised prescribers and be in a position to more quickly provide patient access. This will significantly accelerate AusCann's timeline in being to supply Australian patients.
The medication imported will need to be stored in a safe and secure facility that meets the requirements of the Office of Drug Control and relevant state government requirements.
The Government expects that within 8 weeks, Australia will have a store of imported medicinal cannabis products to be able to rapidly supply to patients, while they work to continue to establish the domestic cultivation and manufacture scheme.
AusCann intends to establish a growing facility in Australia to eventually supply Australian patients with Australian grown and manufactured medicines. However, until domestic approvals are received, AusCann's medicinal products will be imported from its partner Canopy Growth Corporation that is globally recognised as one of the leaders in medicinal cannabis.
Elaine Darby, Managing Director, AusCann commented: "We welcome the decision by the Government to accelerate patient access to medicinal cannabis products. It is encouraging that they have been listening to patients and doctors and acting on their concerns. As more doctors seek to become authorised prescribers of the medication, AusCann are well placed among the medical community to be the supplier of choice for doctors and patients. Moreover, this move by the Government clearly signals their commitment to bring this medication to patients, Australia-wide."
AusCann is an Australian based company that was incorporated in September 2014 with the aim of producing and providing high quality, economical and clinically validated cannabis medicines to patients. It is bringing together leading expertise and operations across all aspects of the medical cannabis value chain, beginning with cultivation and production, through to manufacture and distribution of products and has built a strong team of experts and partners with international connections. Partners includes TSX listed Canopy Growth Corporations the largest producer of medicinal cannabis globally and DayaCann, the only licensed medicinal cannabis grower in Chile.
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Lunches must be ordered at least one week prior to your visit. Picnics are delivered to your group outdoors and are not served in the restaurants. We must receive a guarantee count by 3 p.m. the day before your visit or you will be billed for all the lunch orders on this form.
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The Dallas Opera is dedicated to the cause of commissioning and presenting great new operas and outstanding productions of the finest works in the repertoire, while creating enthusiastically engaged audiences for this exceptional art form. The company earned nearly universal acclaim for its 2010 world premiere production of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's Moby-Dick, widely thought to be the most important new American opera of the past quarter-century.
TDO education and outreach initiatives, which reach tens of thousands each year, go beyond the ticket-buying public to enhance the lives of every North Texan. Now in our sixth decade, the company—one of the largest arts employers in the area—has significant economic as well as cultural impact on the citizens of Dallas and a reputation for producing opera of the highest artistic caliber (Billy Budd, Rodelinda, Jenufa, Così fan tutte, Boris Godunov).
In addition to presenting a host of opera luminaries in their U.S. opera debuts – from Plácido Domingo and Dame Joan Sutherland to directors John Houseman, Franco Zeffirelli, and Kevin Moriarty – the Dallas Opera, under the guidance of General Director and CEO Keith Cerny, has embraced state-of-the-art technology in order to expand the realm of creative possibilities and to take opera where it's never been before. Successful simulcasts of Dallas Opera productions in Annette Strauss Square and Sammons Park have led to the most recent collaboration with Cowboys Stadium in Arlington for a live simulcast of The Magic Flute in the home of the Dallas Cowboys. In 2012, a Dallas Opera production of Peter Maxwell Davies' The Lighthouse, created with the Dallas Theater Center, launched a newly dedicated chamber series to overwhelming rave reviews.
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Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath Not Dead, Victim of Death Hoax
Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath is the latest celebrity to be victim of an Internet death hoax.
A press release was sent wide early on Thursday (February 26) that stated the 46-year-old entertainer was shot by a masked gunman on the set of Adult Swim's Hot Package.
"In honor of Mr. McGrath's legacy, his team is asking in lieu of flowers, fans post a Sugar Ray selfie, holding a packet of sugar over their heart," the release said, which also added that he died in the arms of host Derrick Beckles. The show, however, is not currently in production and Mark is alive and well. The agency that sent the press release added that (spoiler alert) the shooting occurs in the show, and didn't happen in real life, Buzzfeed reports.
"Final word on the death hoax thing, I knew nothing about it and found out the same time you did…sorry about any confusion," Mark tweeted.
Final word on the death hoax thing, I knew nothing about it and found out the same time you did…sorry about any confusion
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Whilst Cairns has been the strongest performer in recent years, Darwin and the Gold Coast have taken over as the best performers over the last 12 months.
Hotel operators in Darwin have deployed a strategy of cutting room rates substantially in order to get guests through the door, and for all intents and purposes, this plan has been a success. In terms of annual growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR), Darwin is the best performing market over the last 12 months, a remarkable turnaround for a market that has struggled since 2014 due to a severe economic downturn.
It wasn't particularly surprising when the Commonwealth Games held in the Gold Coast lifted RevPAR by 49% in April 2018 compared to the previous year. However, what has been surprising is that this momentum has continued with both May and June recording substantial increases across KPI's. After a turbulent 2017 this shows that the Gold Coast is back on track and shining once again.


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Married to the Blues
"Mark Hummel is one of the most masterful blues harp players on the planet. Not to mention a convincing and soulful singer, a seasoned arranger and producer, and a respected bandleader. And when he's not interpreting a tune from his own impressive songbook, Mark can lean of his encyclopedic command of the blues' long legacy and his uncanny ability to rediscover and rework strong, unique material that hasn't been played to death . . . when I think about his career what comes to mind first is not his considerable talent but his devotion to the blues and his capacity for endurance in the swamp that is the music business. The blues isn't a one-night stand for Mark Hummel. For more than two decades he's been faithful to his passion, honing his skills by playing with and learning from nearly every topflight blues player you can name, inspiring an international legion of fans by touring ceaselessly. . . ." –Kim Field (author: Harmonicas, Harps, and Heavy Breathers; Fireside / Simon & Schuster) With special guests: guitarists Rusty Zinn and Duke Robillard, and legendary blues harp player, Charlie Musselwhite.


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Microsoft is using its own, massive online services as proof-points for its next generation of cloud and data center technologies, it announced in TechEd 2012 opening address.
Microsoft is pitching its cloud services to Fortune 500 companies ranging from ING Direct to Aflac. But, before it rolls out the next iteration--an infrastructure-as-a-service play that will see Azure leverage new capabilities in Windows Server 2012--the company is using the technology to run its own massive online services.
"We run 200 very diverse workloads," said Microsoft server & tools president Satya Nadella, during a keynote Monday to open the TechEd 2012 conference in Orlando, Fla.
Nadella noted that Microsoft's cloud services include numerous offerings, each with millions of users, from Office 365 and Dynamics CRM, to Xbox Live and the Bing search engine. Last week, Bing went live on Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate, said Nadella. "We are battle-testing every piece of software." Nadella noted that, just for its own services, Microsoft is already operating 16 major data centers, where, for Bing alone, it's managing more than 300 petabytes of data.
Nadella said data centers that can provide services at such scale need four characteristics--they need to be scalable and elastic, be always up and always on, provide shared resources, and offer an automated, self-service environment. "That's what inspired us to build Windows Server 2012," he said.
[ Take a look at Windows 8 Server: Hands-On First Impressions. ]
Nadella said Windows Server 2012 supports the first requirement through its ability to handle as many as 64 virtual processors and 1 terabyte of data per virtual machine (VM); the second through features like the ability to update clusters without having to bring down entire cluster nodes; the third through simplified consolidation and virtualization through Hyper-V; and the fourth, automation, through new add-ons like an expanded PowerShell interface through which "you can automate pretty much anything that's there."
Windows Server 2012 is expected to be released later this year, around the same time that Windows 8 drops. It's the key lynchpin in Microsoft's vision for a cloud computing environment that extends from Windows phones and tablets, through private clouds in enterprise data centers, and up into the public cloud on Windows Azure.
"We want to virtualize workloads that were not considered virtualizeable," said Windows Server program manager Jeff Woolsey, who demoed some of the advanced features in Windows Server 2012.
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Closing Date: February 26, 2018
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The world's leading private security organization, G4S, has an immediate job opportunity for a Director, Healthcare Services. In this role, you will be responsible for administering the security contract and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. This position will act as the G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. liaison with the client, customers and employees of the client's facilities in the USA. This position is also responsible for providing management, oversight and driving operational accountability, safety, compliance and training through effective change management and leadership development processes. This position is the primary point of contact for human relations functions involving G4S employees.
G4S is a security provider for the United States government, fortune 500 companies, nuclear power plants, oil and gas companies, airport, ports, banks, hospitals, factories, warehouses, commercial facilities, residential communities and much more.
G4S offers job security, excellent pay and benefits, and career opportunities. We offer entry level careers, management careers, sales careers and executive careers across the United States and internationally.
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- Customer service; serve as the management liaison between our internal and external customers
- Report writing; prepare required reports for client and G4S management
- Oversee the safety program and development of the program for all facilities
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- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a security workforce some of which supports hospital environment of care
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In the Big City
Pres. John Dvorak was accompanied by Melanie Pamp and Jeremy Geske on a trip to Washington D.C., sponsored by the MN Lamb and Wool Producers and ASI, to lobby for several different items for our nation's sheep producers. Shown here with MN Representative Colin Peterson, who is chair of the House Ag Committee.
Sorry for the delay in posting this! Thank you John, Melanie, and Jeremy for going there and lobbying on our behalf!


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Bible commentaries on the Old Testament book of 2 Kings are listed below. The commentaries listed first are those that have received the best reviews. You will also find options for commentaries on 2 Kings that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the Bible, commentaries that approach the Scripture verse-by-verse, classic Christian commentaries, and much more. (See more about the scholars, pastors, ministries, and schools whose commentary reviews are being utilized.)
Best Reviewed Bible Commentaries on 2 Kings
1 and 2 Kings (New American Commentary) by Paul R. House
Reviews and Accolades:
Desiring God: #1 recommended commentary on 1 and 2 Kings
Tremper Longman: 4 out of 5 stars, "an excellent and clear exposition"
John H. Walton and Andrew E. Hill: "Insightful literary reading of the biblical narrative."
Keith Mathison: #2 ranked commentary on 1 and 2 Kings, "House explores historical, literary, canonical, theological, and applicational concerns thoroughly and competently. Highly recommended."
Purpose: From the publisher: "The New American Commentary is introduced to bridge the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This new series has been designed primarily to enable pastors, teachers, and students to read the Bible with clarity and proclaim it with power." See more about the New American Commentary series.
2 Kings (The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries) by Mordechai Cogan and Hayim Tadmor
Reviews and Accolades:
Tremper Longman: 4 out of 5 stars, authors are "historically oriented experts in Mesopotamian studies"
Keith Mathison: #5 ranked commentary on 2 Kings, "written from a somewhat critical perspective and should be used with care, but the author's knowledge of the ancient Near Eastern context makes these works very helpful for those interested in more technical commentaries"
Purpose: From the publisher: "The Anchor Yale Bible Series, previously the Anchor Bible Series, is a renowned publishing program that for more than 50 years has produced books devoted to the latest scholarship on the Bible and biblical topics." The series "vigorously pursues the goal of bringing to a wide audience the most important new ideas, the latest research findings, and the clearest possible analysis of the Bible." See more about the Anchor Bible Commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) by Iain W. Provan
Reviews and Accolades:
Tremper Longman: 5 out of 5 stars, "the best available commentary on Kings…the writing is very accessible"
Keith Mathison: #3 ranked commentary on 2 Kings, "[Provan] explores the theological themes of the book within its larger redemptive-historical context. Very readable and useful for pastors and teachers."
Purpose: From the publisher: "Each volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present a careful section-by-section exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. Notes at the close of each chapter provide additional textual and technical comments for those who want to dig deeper." See more about the Understanding the Bible Commentary series.
2 Kings (Focus on the Bible) by Dale Ralph Davis
Reviews and Accolades:
Keith Mathison: #1 ranked commentary on 2 Kings, "outstanding…should be on the shelf of every Bible student and pastor"
Purpose: From the publisher: "These commentaries are popular level commentaries especially useful for pastors and small group leaders. They are useful for personal devotions and spiritual growth. Many of the authors of the commentaries are leading expositors of God's Word on their speciality subjects. The series holds to the inerrancy of scripture and the uniqueness of Christ in salvation." See more about the Focus on the Bible commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary) by Donald J. Wiseman
Reviews and Accolades:
Keith Mathison: #4 ranked commentary on 1 Kings, "accessible to virtually any reader…a good introduction to the books of 1 & 2 Kings"
Purpose: From the publisher: This series is "designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means…[each commentary] examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today." See more about the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (New International Version Application Commentary) by August H. Konkel
Reviews and Accolades:
Tremper Longman: 4 out of 5 stars, "readable and insightful…appeals particularly to pastors"
Purpose: From the General Editor: The primary goal of the NIV Application Commentary Series is to help you with the difficult but vital task of bringing an ancient message into a modern context. The series not only focuses on application as a finished product but also helps you think through the process of moving from the original meaning of a passage to its contemporary significance. These are commentaries, not popular expositions. They are works of reference, not devotional literature." See more about the NIV Application Commentary series.
2 Kings (Word Biblical Commentary) by T.R. Hobbs
Reviews and Accolades:
Tremper Longman: 4 out of 5 stars, "a well-written and insightful commentary"
Purpose: From the publisher: "WBC series delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. It emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology." See more about the Word Biblical Commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (Smyth and Helwys Bible Commentary) by Walter Brueggemann
Reviews and Accolades:
Tremper Longman: 4 out of 5 stars, "Brueggemann is always asking questions that are relevant to church and society today"
Purpose: From the publisher: "Written by accomplished scholars with all students of Scripture in mind, this innovative new commentary series is designed to make quality Bible study more accessible. Pastors, professors and students of Scripture are discovering that this commentary is a wonderful new tool for enhancing interpretation. All volumes include these features to support interpretation: insightful sidebars in four categories, a wealth of fine art visuals, and a CD-ROM containing all the text and images of the volume in a searchable format."
1 and 2 Kings (Everyman's Bible Commentary) by Robert L. Hubbard
Reviews and Accolades:
Tremper Longman: 4 out of 5 stars, "an excellent popular commentary"
Purpose: From the publisher: "Each volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present a careful section-by-section exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. Notes at the close of each chapter provide additional textual and technical comments for those who want to dig deeper."
1 and 2 Kings (Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching) by Richard Nelson
Reviews and Accolades:
Tremper Longman: 4 out 5, "concentrates on theology and literature…he writes in a vivid and engaging style"
Purpose: From the publisher: "This series of commentaries offers an interpretation of the books of the Bible. It is designed to meet the need of students, teachers, ministers, and priests for a contemporary expository commentary. These volumes will not replace the historical critical commentary or homiletical aids to preaching. The purpose of this series is rather to provide a third kind of resource, a commentary which presents the integrated result of historical and theological work with the biblical text." See more about the Interpretation Bible commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible) by Peter J. Leithart
Reviews and Accolades:
Tremper Longman: 4 out of 5 stars, "a fascinating reading of Kings from an ecclesial, christological (evangelical), and theological point of view"
Purpose: From the publisher: "Pastors and leaders of the classical church—such as Augustine, Calvin, Luther, and Wesley—interpreted the Bible theologically, believing Scripture as a whole witnessed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ…The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret Scripture for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other Orthodox Christians did for their times and places. The commentaries are designed to serve the church—through aid in preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forth—and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible." See more about the Brazos Theological Commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (The Old Testament Library) by John Gray
Reviews and Accolades:
John H. Walton and Andrew E. Hill: "An indispensable commentary for its treatment of the Hebrew text, historical background, and annalistic sources of Kings, though his reconstructionist Hebrew history is not always agreeable to evangelicals."
Purpose: From the publisher: "The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing." See more about the Old Testament Library commentary series.
More Bible Commentaries with Application Help for Pastors
Exalting Jesus in 1 and 2 Kings (Christ-Centered Exposition) by Tony Merida
Purpose: From the publisher: This series "takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition presented as sermons and divided into chapters that conclude with a "Reflect and Discuss" section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It's not academic but rather presents an easy reading, practical and friendly commentary."
More Verse-by-Verse Commentaries
1 and 2 Kings (Apollos Old Testament Commentary) by Lissa M. Wray Beal
Purpose: From the publisher: "The Apollos Old Testament Commentary (AOTC) aims to take with equal seriousness the divine and human aspects of Scripture. It expounds the books of the Old Testament in a scholarly manner accessible to non-experts, and it shows the relevance of the Old Testament to modern readers. Written by an international team of scholars and edited by David W. Baker and Gordon J. Wenham, these commentaries are intended to serve the needs of those who preach from the Old Testament, as well as scholars and all serious students of the Bible." See more about the Apollos Old Testament Commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (Revised Expositor's Bible Commentary) by Richard D. Patterson and Hermann J. Austel
Purpose: From the publisher: "Written primarily by expositors for expositors…its stance is that of a scholarly evangelicalism committed to the divine inspiration, complete trustworthiness, and full authority of the Bible…the chief principle followed in this commentary is the grammatico-historical – namely, that the primary aim of the exegete is to make clear the meaning of the text at the time and in the circumstances of its writing." See more about the Revised Expositor's Bible Commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (Cornerstone Biblical Commentary) by William Barnes
Purpose: From the publisher: "The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series provides students, pastors, and laypeople with up-to-date, accessible evangelical scholarship on the Old and New Testaments. Presenting the message of each passage, as well as an overview of other issues relevant to the text, each volume equips pastors and Christian leaders with exegetical and theological knowledge so they can better understand and apply God's Word."
The Message of Kings (The Bible Speaks Today) by John W. Olley
Purpose: From the publisher: The "the three distinctives of The Bible Speaks Today series are (1) "BST authors are committed to a serious study of the text in its own integrity," (2) that "expositors should not be antiquarians, living only in the remote past" but suggest application for living, and (3) "each book is intended to be both readable in style and manageable in size." See more about the Bible Speaks Today commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (New Collegeville Bible Commentary) by Alice L. Laffey
Purpose: From the publisher: "The NCBC aims to elucidate the Hebrew and Christian scriptures for a wide range of intellectually curious individuals…[volumes] do not assume the reader has a great deal of specialized theological knowledge or an impressive command of the Hebrew, Aramaic, or biblical Greek… Utilizing recent gains in rhetorical criticism, social scientific study of the scriptures, narrative criticism and other developing disciplines, this series intends to provide a fresh look at biblical texts, taking advantage of the growing edges in Biblical Studies."
Social, Historical, and Cultural Background Commentaries
2 Kings (Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary) by Iain Provan
Purpose: From the publisher: This series "walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament. It's like slipping on a set of glasses that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view them in their ancient context. You'll deepen your understanding of the teachings of Jesus." See more about the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary series.
Technical and Critical Commentaries
1 and 2 Kings (The Old Testament Library) by Marvin A. Sweeney
Purpose: From the publisher: "The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing." See more about the Old Testament Library commentary series.
1 and 2 Kings (A Continental Commentary) by Volkmar Fritz
Purpose: From the publisher: This series "makes leading critical biblical scholarship from German and French scholars available to the English-speaking world. This series combines scholarly excellence with academic rigor to benefit pastors, students, and scholars of both the Old and New Testament…Each book in the Continental Commentary Series includes comprehensive introductory material, including an explanation of narrative themes, an overview of the historical and cultural context, an analysis of textual traditions, and an evaluation of recent literature. The remainder of each volume is divided according to each pericope of Scripture, with each section containing a summary of secondary literature, a fresh translation of the text, an evaluation of the literary form and the setting in life, and a lengthy commentary. Each volume also contains indexes on Hebrew words, subjects, names and authors, and other material." See more about the Continental Commentary series.
Classic Christian Commentaries for Bible Study
1 and 2 Kings (Thru the Bible Commentary Series) by J. Vernon McGee
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Thanks to Jessie Frazier and Derek for the following WWE live event results from Monday's show in Laramie, Wyoming:
There were probably less than 1000 people last night, but thats to be expected since Laramie is only a town of 30000 people.
* Dolph Ziggler vs. Tyler Breeze for the IC Championship: Ziggler won with the Zig Zag after a good back and forth match.
* Heath Slater & The Hype Bros vs The Vaudevillians & Konnor of the Ascension (Victor at ringside). The Hype Bros. came out with Pistol Pete (the University of Wyoming Mascot) and had a quick dance session during their intro with him. Slater and the Hype Bros won.
* Apollo Crews vs Curt Hawkins: Crews won after about 3 minutes. Hawkins then grabs a mic and says he's not leaving until he gets another match and issues an open challenge. Kane comes out and Curt Hawkins talks trash to him. The bell rings and Kane immediately chokeslams him and gets the win.
* Baron Corbin vs Jack Swagger: Corbin won with the roll up on Swagger.
* Bray Wyatt vs Randy Orton: Orton definitely got the biggest pop of the night. A good match that had a good build up in it. Orton won with the RKO in the end.
* Alexa Bliss and Carmella vs Naomi and Natalya as a face: Good match, nothing spectacular about it though till the end. Naomi went to tag Natalya. Natalya dropped from the apron and wouldn't tag Naomi. Bliss and Carmella went to attack Naomi, but Naomi tossed Carmella into Natalya (who had gotten on the apron again and was about to attack Naomi as well) and they both went down. Naomi then hit the Rear View on Bliss for the win.
* American Alpha vs the Usos: This match was definitely the worst one, not because of botches but because of some smarks sitting behind me (I was in the front row) who got the crowd to cheer for the Usos and boo American Alpha. You could tell the Usos were pissed about it as was American Alpha in the end. The match itself was 7-8 minutes of the Usos beating up Gable. Gable then made the hot tag to Jordan who cleaned house. Gable tagged back in and American Alpha hit their finisher on one of the Usos for the win. After the match, Gable and Jordan didn't really acknowledge the side where I was sitting with the smarks behind me, but they posed for the rest of the crowd.
* Main Event: Dean Ambrose vs AJ Styles: Styles kept the crowd booing him throughout the match which made it even better. Styles pulled the padding off a turnbuckle and then sent Ambrose headfirst into it with the ref distracted (Styles tried to walk out of the match a minute earlier with his title and Dean brought him back to the ring. As the ref was giving the title back to the announcer, Styles tossed Dean into the exposed turnbuckle). Styles then hit the Styles Clash for the win. Afterwords Styles tried to hit Dean with the belt. Dean dodged it and hit dirty deeds to send the crowd home happy.
Good live event even though it was a small crowd, which is to be expected in Laramie.
From Jessie:
* Baron Corbin defeated Jack Swagger
* American Alpha defeated The Usos
* SmackDown Tag Team Champion Heath Slater, Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley defeated Aiden English, Konnor and Viktor
* Apollo Crews defeated Curt Hawkins. Hawkins cut a promo after the match and demanded another match
* Kane squashed Curt Hawkins
* Natalya and Naomi defeated Alexa Bliss and Carmella
* Randy Orton defeated Bray Wyatt with a RKO
* WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler retained over Tyler Breeze
* WWE World Champion AJ Styles retained over Dean Ambrose
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Italian banks, which by a quirk of law are shareholders in the country's central bank, are lobbying to have their stakes in the Bank of Italy marked-to-market on the back of surging gold prices in an attempt to ease regulatory pressure on them to raise capital in advance of this summer's stress tests.
The move comes as Mario Draghi, Bank of Italy governor, over the weekend stepped up pressure on Italian banks, which are some of the lowest capitalized in Europe, to increase their core capital ratios or make clear to the market any plans to do so.
The Bank of Italy currently has a nominal value of just €156,000 ($215,000) divided into 300,000 shares which are distributed among Italy's retail and savings banks according to their size.
Senior bankers say taking into account the surge in gold prices the Bank of Italy could have a mark-to-market value of about €30 billion. Analysts estimate the Italian banking sector has combined recapitalization needs of much the same amount to comply with new Basel III capital rules.
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I grew up as a country boy on a farm in rural Iowa. I was surrounded by farming everywhere I went. I don't know that I honestly paid a lot of attention to the business of farming growing up (other than the various unpleasant jobs I helped with during summer months to make money). But, now that I think back on farming, there are some things that stand out in my mind relative to what I would hear farmers talk about as I was growing up that I think might be relevant ideas for our work with talent. Here are a few of those ideas:
- Farmers respect and acknowledge that they can't actually make plants grow. Plants grow because that's what they do–it is naturally hard-wired into them. So, farmers focus on the things they know they can control which create an environment that makes optimal growth most likely.
- The seeds they plant.
- The field in which they plant them.
- The chemicals they choose to put on the crops to keep away harmful elements like weeds and bugs.
- The fertilizer they spread on the fields to ensure the plants have the fuel they need to grow optimally.
- Talent cultivation is about studying the human being, acknowledging that growth is a natural human tendency, and using science to understand what encourages or hinders growth.
- Then, it's about creating an environment (culture, leadership, etc.) that maximizes the odds of optimal growth occuring.
- Cultivation is ultimately focused on experimentation and results. Cultivators are constantly experimenting to find out what approaches yield the best outcomes.
I suspect that some might be practicing cultivation today and calling it talent management. I think that it's time for a re-branding of this work. Let's cultivate talent, not manage it. How might that change our results?


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Brendan Rodgers speaks to the press on the eve of the Barça v Celtic clash
Speaking before his team's Champions League opener against Barça, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers did not hold back with his admiration for the Catalan giants, even admitting that "I took my son here to watch Barça B at the Miniestadi on his 13th birthday when Nolito and Thiago, who I tried to sign for Liverpool, were playing."
"I have a great love of how the club operates and the values they have here. I'm a huge admirer of everything the club stands for."
He went even further when asked about Barça striker Luis Suárez, who served under him in his Liverpool days. "He is one of the most beautiful men you could come across" said the Northern Irishman. "He is super-professional, a family man who gives everything for his life as a footballer and his family."
"I had the pleasure of working with him for two years and he was incredible and as a footballer, he is the best in the world … Barcelona would not be the same team without Luis Suarez."
"Stop him? It's very, very difficult. Like all world-class players, they always find the space. You can have all the tactical ideas and systems, you can park two double-decker buses in front of goal, but the world's best players always find the space."
But despite all that glowing praise, Rodgers is a man with a very clear mission. "We're not here just to be a passenger" he insists. "Barcelona test you physically, tactically and mentally. Their style of play over the last 30 years tests you and it's a challenge we're relishing. Better teams than us have found it difficult, but we're looking forward to it. We understand the difficulty. We want to enjoy it, but we want to get a result."
As for the effect Barça's shock 2-1 defeat at home to Alavés might have on Tuesday's game, the Celtic coach believes that "their loss can be a positive for us, but it can also work the other way. You can waken up a team with a result like that."
Australian midfielder Tom Rogic also faced the press on Monday evening, commenting on "the way Barcelona wear teams down, the amount of passes they play every single match. They're well known for their style of football, the way they play."
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Parking Advisory Committee Thursday 18 November
Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 4, 1999 11 AM in CSU #103.
Chairperson David Cowan convened a regular meeting of the Parking Advisory committee at 11:15 AM on Thursday, November 4, 1999, in room 103 of the Centennial Student Union.
Regular PAC Members Present 5 of 6 members
1. Rose Marie Ley AFSCME Council 6, Local 638 Representative
2. David Cowan Administration Representative
3. Catherine W. Hughes MSUAASF Bargaining Unit Representative
4. Jesse Palmer & Off- Campus Student Association Representative
Christine Adams (both share the seat; one is an alternate)
5. Steve Gilbert IFO Faculty Association Representative
Regular PAC Members Absent 1 of 6 members
1. (Vacant) On- Campus Student Assn. Representative
Ex-officio, Nonvoting Members Present 2 of 6 members
1. Sue Edstrom Parking and Traffic Services Coordinator
2. Kate Voight Parking Citation Appeals Board Coordinator
Members Absent 4 of 6 members
1. Ian Radtke Residence Hall Association Representative
2. David Neve Business Affairs Representative
3. Larry Kohanek Alternate/ Physical Plant Director
4. Diane Solinger Residential Life Office Representative
Others in Attendance
1. Tom Bleything, PAC Recording Secretary
Appointment of Recording Secretary
Chairperson Cowan announced the appointment of Tom Bleything as PAC Recording Secretary. Tom is currently a student worker assigned to Auxiliary Services.
Approval of Past Meeting Minutes October 14th & July 6th
Cathy Hughes moved and Steve Gilbert seconded that the PAC approves the meeting minutes of 14 October 1999. After a few corrections the motion was adopted and the minutes were approved as corrected.
Cathy Hughes moved and David Cowan seconded that the PAC approves the meeting minutes of 6 July 1999. Motion approved.
Notification of Minor Stall Changes -
Citing as an example the re-signing to gold of a couple of purple permit stalls in Lot 2 (back of Gage), Cathy Hughes requested that such changes be communicated to the PAC so each member is aware of the changes should they be asked by constituents. When such minor stall changes occur in the future, Chairperson Cowan agreed to do his best to inform each member by sending each a copy of sign change job order emails to the Sign Shop.
Both Sue Edstrom and Cowan cautioned that ordering signage changes and getting them done in a timely fashion doesn't always occur so PAC members should not assume that sign changes will be done the next day. It was stated that existing PAC policy allows for the conversion of purple permit stalls into gold stalls to meet gold demands in any specific lot. Lot 2's history has been mixed with few gold stalls sold in the past except for this Fall when interest in gold stalls heightened to a new level of seven (5 + 1 + 1) out of the 29 stalls in that small lot.
Paving of the Free Lot 22a and 23-
The PAC then discussed whether or not to recommend that this summer the University pave the gravel lots (Lot 23 and Lot 22 south half). It was decided to hold off on any recommendation until spring when the parking study consultant has had a chance to file a report. [The 1999-2000 preliminary budget contains no allocation for
paving the gravel lots up through 30 June.]
Bus Shelters in Lots 20 and 21-
It was reported Loren Ewert, Director of Mankato's Heartland Express Bus Service, indicated that Heartland Express was prepared to install a relatively small bus shelter in Lot 20 once MSU constructed a concrete pad. The federally subsidized heated bus shelter for Lot 21 has yet to arrive but Heartland Express will notify the campus as soon as possible when the shelter lands. PAC members expressed hope that both shelters would be operational before winter storms rolled in.
Installation Delays Continue CCTV Camera for Lot 20a Dark Green Discount Permit Lot
The PAC's plan to relocate to Lot 20a the CCTV camera from old Lot 8 has hit another snag. This time it seems to be certain City of Mankato permits which the State of Minnesota may not be legally able to sign off on. The original plan called for a trench to be dug or the utilization existing underground pipes to funnel CCTV cable to Lot 20a. There have been 16 incidents of vandalism and/or theft in and around Lot 20a. University Security continues to do what it can to catch the culprits and put an end to future incidents. PAC members understand that having cameras installed in lots is no guarantee that vandals or thieves will avoid such areas cameras have been helpful in the past catching vandals in the act. [Cameras are located in Lot 17 west of Wiecking Center (one), Lot 16 (two) by the Performing Arts Center, Lot 13 (two) by Crawford Complex, Lot 1 (two) in back of Gage, Lot 3 in front of Gage (one), and the Arboretum overlooking the Taylor Center (one).]
It was also reported that with but one dispatcher on duty in Security's Office it was extremely hard to watch
all the camera monitors, keep the various lens rotating, while also handling in-coming calls and dispatching guards.
PAC members had mixed feelings about the value of special notices reminding owners not to keep valuables within sight in their vehicles. Cowan agreed to see what Security text would recommend posting on the campus email bulletin board or publish in a flyer mailed directly to the 330 vehicle owners parked overnight in Lot 20a.
Though the PAC did not want to impede on-going investigations of the incidents, it felt that additional alerts
should be given to Lot 20a permit holders beyond what is published in the parking handbook on page 28 or what is currently circulating on the campus grapevine over at McElroy and Crawford residence hall complexes. Jesse
Palmer felt that Security should take responsibility for any notifications.
RFP Topics for Approved Parking Study
Chairperson Cowan formally asked PAC members if they had any other items they wanted to have included on the Request For Proposal (RFP) being drafted on a comprehensive parking student. Topics already agreed to include: 1) determine if a parking ramp/garage is needed, and if so, where should it be located and how can it be financed; 2) examine existing rate structure for permits and fines to determine fairness and fiscal viability; and 3) make recommendations whether or not to continue a "free lot" option among the existing 5,200 parking stall inventory. PAC members asked Cowan to proceed with the RFP with these main points highlighted but to keep with the $10,000 ceiling for the parking study by an independent consultant.
Late Night Shuttle Van Progress
Passenger counts are picking up for the15 passenger shuttle van. Cowan reported that Jeremy Egenberger was hired as the late night shuttle van driver. Although we only have one driver at this moment, Tom Bleything suggested the names of two possible backup drivers. Steve Gilbert suggested that not only do we check to see if they have a valid license, but also if they have a criminal record. Cowan reported that last Sunday 45 students used the shuttle van between 6 PM and 10 PM. [The shuttle operates Monday-Thursday 10 PM to 11:30 PM and on Sunday 6PM 10 PM.]
Lot 16 Eliminating Purple Stalls in the "Rainbow Lot"
Steve Gilbert objected to a proposal to eliminate the ability of purple permit holders to park in Lot 16 (Performing Arts lot). He stated that the lot was one of the few places left in the northern part of the campus where purple permit holders had a chance to park close-in. Jesse Palmer argued that the $100 value of purple permits would be called into question if any more close-in stalls were dedicated to residence hall green permit holders.
Rose Marie Ley argued that if purple permits were reduced in price because most of the purple permit stalls were to be located in distant lots, then residence hall green permit holders parking next to the residence halls should be charged more to ensure no overall revenue lost. [It now costs $100 each for either a purple or green permit.]
It was noted that the PAC should expect that the percent will continue to rise of those living in McElroy/Crawford
bringing a vehicle to campus and the demands on Lot 16 would increase. Of the 1,600 residents living in McElroy/Crawford (900 McElroy; 700 Crawford), 808 or 50.5% possess close-in northern green zone permits.
Spectators attending performances at the Performing Arts Center or Andreas Theatre will face major parking headaches should the events be held on weeknights what with nightclass purple permit holders and green permit holders already at odds over who gets what stall of the 650 stalls in Lot 16.
The PAC remains opposed to any prohibition or ban that would restrict those living in a residence hall from bringing a vehicle to campus too many residence hall students need a vehicle to get to their part-time jobs off-campus. Cathy Hughes noted that the Residential Life Office was preparing a master plan for future residence hall development and that parking would be impacted if any of the proposed buildings were constructed.
PAC members noted that the consultant would be asked to review the problem of what to do with Lot 16 and its many divergent parking customers.
Recommendation to Move Paybox Machine from Lot 7 to Lot 21
The paybox that has been affixed to a pole in Lot 7 has been disconnected since 30 August when classes convened. This fall Lot 7 was converted into an exclusively gold permit lot, a situation different from that of last year when the119 stalls were shared between hourly parking customers and purple permit holders.
Cowan moved and Gilbert seconded the PAC recommend that the Physical Plant relocate the paybox from Lot 7 to Lot 21. Motion carried; 4-yes, 1 abstention.
The new location was a quick decision, but with winter just around the corner it had to be made. The movement of the box to lot 21 was already convenient, because their will be electricity in that lot from the bus shelter. The pay amount for this lot is $.25 every half hour, and $1 for two hours. That rate is half the price of the paylot 4a. The reactivation of the paybox option was needed as an alternative for parking when the paylot (Lot 4) is full.
Decision on the letter regarding a permit transfer request from lot 20a to lot 16-
The PAC then reviewed a letter written by David Trahms (McElroy E-421) which was referred to the PAC from Administration and Finance Vice President Dean Trauger. Trahms maintained that his present Lot 20a discount green permit was inadequate requiring him to walk frequently across campus to accommodate his off-campus work routine.
Rose Marie Ley moved and Golbert seconded to turn down Trahms request to upgrade to a close-in McElroy/Crawford green permit. Steve Gilbert mentioned that if the PAC abandoned its existing procedure relying on a person's Lot 20a permit number as their waiting list number, all kinds of work related exceptions would be forthcoming from Lot 20a permit holders. The Committee would soon have to weigh which job had priority over another. Also considered was the reality of the existence of few, if any, green permit stall vacancies available in the late morning hours Monday Thursday near McElroy/Crawford.
Other PAC members argued that the Residence Hall Association should be asked to make recommendations on how to handle such situations. A vote was then taken on the Ley motion to deny the Trahms request. Motion passed; 3 yes; 2 abstentions. The Chair agreed to send a response to Mr. Trahms explaining the PAC's decision.
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 12:39 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Bleything


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Sara N. Bleich, Ph.D., of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, and associates conducted a national cross-sectional survey of 500 primary care physicians to determine whether physician body mass index (BMI) impacts obesity care, self-efficacy, and perceptions of patient trust in their advice.
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Unlike fish oil extracts, which reduce inflammation, glucosamine and chondroitin assist the rebuilding process of cartilage. As a result, glucosamine and chondroitin can be added to a supplementation regimen that includes fish oil extracts and anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen.
Chondroitin is made up of chains of galactosamine (made from glucosamine) and glucuronic acid (made from glucose). It's good in combination with glucosamine at renewing joint cartilage and reducing symptoms of arthritis.
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Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation.
One of the best omega-3 supplements for joints is fish oil which is rich in the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Both reduce inflammation. As a result, fish oil is a great supplement for reducing joint pain and preventing wear and tear. A number of clinical trials have found that about 6 grams per day of 30% omega-3 fish oil extract reduces symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. That's why eating fish at least twice per week -- especially oily, cold-water varieties like salmon, trout and water-packed tuna -- or taking fish oil capsules is recommended.
Flaxseed oil is another good source of omega-3 fatty acid althopugh it is not as potent.
Tell your doctor if you're on blood-thinning medication or drugs for arthritis, as both fish or flaxseed oils may increase risk of bruising or bleeding when mixed with blood thinners.
SAMe (S-adenosyl-methionine) is a co-enzyme used by the body for joint repair. SAMe has both anti-inflammatory and joint-rebuilding effects, and shows promise as a supplement for aches and pains.
Since inflammation and the free radicals that come from it are responsible for much of the joint damage post-exercise, SAMe appears to protect joints as well as help rebuild them. Studies suggest that the supplement reduces joint degeneration and arthritis
Normally, 800-1,200 mg of SAMe per day is used for achy joints and/or inflammation. Since SAMe's effectiveness is destroyed by light, buy tablets that are individually wrapped in foil or housed in an opaque (not see-through) bottle.
Also called betaine or trimethylglycine, TMG is related to SAMe in that it may help rebuild cartilage while also having anti-inflammatory effects. TMG is made from beet sugar. TMG regenerates SAMe.
Roughly, 300-500 mg per day of betaine or TMG has often been taken in conjunction with SAMe. No side effects have been reported at the recommended doses.
1,800 mg of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids.
1,500 tag of glucosamine sulfate as three 500 mg doses throughout the day. Never economize on glucosamine or chondroitin.
This joint cocktail is perfect for an active person. Chondroitin or glucosamine might be able to take the place of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for some people.
Other supplements to consider for any active person should include 450 mg of magnesium, 250 mg of Vitamin C, and 1,000 mg of calcium (or two servings of fat-free dairy products). All three of these nutrients are essential for joint health and repair, and should be taken daily. In addition, 400 I.U. of Vitamin E is also very protective and works well with fish oil concentrates, for example.
Optional: If all else fails, try adding 300-500 mg of trimethylglycine (TMG or betaine), 800-1,200 mg of SAMe and a B complex vitamin that includes folic acid, Vitamin [B12] and Vitamin [B6] daily.
Brief, A.A., et al. Use of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in the management of osteoarthritis. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopsedic Surgeons 9(2):71-78, 2001.
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Fetrow, C.W., Avila, J.R. Efficacy of the dietary supplement S-adenosyl-L-methionine. Annals of Pharmacotherapy 35(11):1,414-1,425, 2001.
Tidow-Kebritchi, S., Mobarhan, S. Effects of diets containing fish oil and vitamin E on rheumatoid arthritis. Nutrition Reviews 59(10):335-338, 2001.
Trappe, T.A., et al. Effect of ibuprofen and acetaminophen on postexercise muscle protein synthesis. American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism 282:E551-E556, 2002.
Zollei, I., et al. Betaine-palmitate reduces acetylsalicylic acid-induced gastric damage in rats. Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology 36(8):811-816, 2001.
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