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Normal Levels of Uric Acid
Having normal uric acid levels in the blood is crucial for optimal functioning of the body. The normal level of uric acid in the blood falls between 3.0 and 7.0 mg/dL. Read ahead to know more...
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Last Updated: Apr 9, 2018
In the human body system, uric acid is formed as a byproduct of purine metabolism, which is then excreted in the urine. Regarding purines, they are nitrogenous compounds present in various food items such as mushrooms, green peas, wheat bran, meat products, and fish. Chemically, uric acid is a reducing compound that is made up of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and, oxygen. It possesses very strong antioxidant properties; the antioxidant ability of the blood plasma is contributed by uric acid to about 50 percent.
Uric acid, synthesized in the body after breaking down purines, is dissolved in the bloodstream, which is then circulated to the kidney. From the kidney, about 75% of this acid is removed via urination. Failure to excrete appropriate amounts of uric acid due to any bodily abnormalities can lead to severe health conditions. Taking this into consideration, it is very crucial to understand the normal uric acid levels. As this acid is present in the blood and urine, either of the two samples can be used for testing. But a blood test for is more commonly conducted.
How to Test Uric Acid Levels?
In medical science, the measurement of uric acid levels is conducted as one of the important procedures to rule out some health conditions. The physician may recommend uric acid testing in patients who have complaints for joint pain and kidney disorders. For conducting a uric acid test, the candidate should not eat or drink anything for four hours prior to collection of the blood sample. The physician may also recommend abstaining from certain medications that alter uric acid levels. For testing, a blood sample is collected either from the elbow or the back of the palm. The collected blood is then tested by laboratory specialists for uric acid levels. In case of a urine tes, a 24-hour urine sample is obtained for laboratory examination.
What are the Normal Levels of Uric Acid?
Speaking about the normal uric acid levels, the blood test result should fall between 3.0 - 7.0 mg/dL (milligram per deciliter). Whereas the normal value of uric acid in urine ranges from 250 - 750 milligrams (mg). Remember that the collected urine sample for uric acid test is for one day. These normal ranges of uric acid may fluctuate slightly from one laboratory to another. A condition of low uric acid level is rare as compared to high levels of uric acid in the blood. Abnormally low concentration of uric acid can be caused due to liver malfunction, kidney diseases, frequent exposure to toxic chemicals, and also hereditary defects.
If the uric acid level is higher than the normal range, then the doctor will perform further medical examination and conduct laboratory tests for diagnosis of the problem. High uric acid in the blood is mostly caused due to two primary reasons; either the body is not excreting uric acid in the urine as it should, or there is an excess production of uric acid. Elevated levels or hyperuricemia may also be associated with health conditions like gout, diabetes, hypoparathyroidism, renal problems, and lead poisoning. In addition, it may be manifested as side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Among the causal reasons for hyperuricemia, gout is directly related to excess synthesis of uric acid in the body. Over a period of time, uric acid crystals are accumulated in the joints, resulting in severe pain symptoms. Since high uric acid is also caused due to chemotherapy, a test for uric acid levels is performed prior to administration of chemotherapy medications in cancer patients. Later, the level is examined in between the chemotherapy sessions as a part of the routine medical checkup.
Excess consumption of purine rich foods contribute to elevation of uric acid in the blood. Thus, people who are diagnosed with hyperuricemia, gout, and alike medical conditions should eliminate foods and drinks rich in purines. According to medical studies, the level of uric acid in the blood is related to fluctuation in blood pressure. A recent study reported that reducing the levels directly lowers the blood pressure significantly. This finding has proven to be an important achievement for regulating healthy blood pressure range in hypertension patients.
With this information, I hope you have cleared all your doubts about the normal levels of uric acid in the blood and urine, and the conditions of low and high uric acid in the body. In any of the cases, either hypouricemia or hyperuricemia, the physician will suggest prescription medications along with lifestyle modifications, especially changes in the eating and drinking habits to maintain normal levels in the blood. With careful planning of uric acid reduction diet and following the doctor's advice, one will surely succeed in combating hyperuricemia condition.


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AL Notes: Red Sox CF Crisp has broken finger
BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox center fielder Coco Crisp has a fracture on the base of his index finger on his left hand and will be sidelined for at least 10 days.
Crisp's hand will be immobilized in a splint for 10 days and then re-evaluated, team medical director Dr. Thomas Gill said Monday. No surgery is needed to treat the injury, suffered when he tied to steal third base Saturday in Boston's 2-1 victory at the Baltimore Orioles.
"Once sufficient healing has occurred, Coco can begin batting and return to baseball activities," Gill said in a statement.
Crisp, 26, a switch hitter who throws right-handed, was acquired in January from Cleveland after Johnny Damon signed with the Yankees. Crisp is batting .333 (8-for-24) with a double, triple and six runs scored.
Crisp was expected to be placed on the disabled list before today's game against Toronto. Willie Harris, now at Triple-A Pawtucket, is among the leading candidates to fill his roster spot.
PAPI GETS PAID: David Ortiz agreed to a $52 million, four-year contract extension with the Red Sox rather than explore the free-agent market next year.
The deal keeps his powerful bat, bright smile and sharp wit in Boston's clubhouse without the possibility of him departing after the 2007 season, when Ortiz could have become a free agent.
"I want to finish my career as a Red Sox player," Ortiz said. "I'm going to be around for a while. I'm pretty sure New England is going to take this as good news."
The designated hitter was in the last year of a $12.5 million, two-year extension he signed in May 2004. His new agreement includes a $2 million signing bonus payable in three installments this year, keeps this year's salary the same and adds annual salaries of $12.5 million from 2007-10.
SHORT HOPS: Devil Rays 2B Jorge Cantu (bruised left foot) was out for the third straight game. Manager Joe Maddon said Cantu should start today. ... Rangers RHP Rick Bauer will start today in place of RHP R.A. Dickey, who was demoted to Triple-A Oklahoma after giving up six home runs last Thursday against Detroit. ... White Sox SS Alex Cintron started ahead of Juan Uribe, but manager Ozzie Guillen said not to read too much into the move.


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I n the previous installment of this blog I introduced you to my very sweet, but decidedly tech-challenged mother (who also served as a representation of the not-so-computer-savvy user of the very software products that I manage).
To illustrate the evolution of this persona, we spoke last night about plans for a visit and in the middle of the conversation she declared "I'm sharing a cloud with your father!" I thought "What is she talking about?" She then went on to explain that she can now add her appointments to a calendar that both my Mom & Dad can view on their respective devices. I then starting realizing that my non-technical persona is adopting emerging technologies … Joan, is going to the cloud!
As I stated before, I want to look at the consumerization of enterprise IT from a product strategy perspective. My concerns are more about the hurdles product teams will face providing valuable features and functionality to satisfy an increasingly astute user base. I am going to go ahead and call this challenge the "consumerization of B2B". This trend is being driven by simple, accessible, and pervasive technology that liberates people to work efficiently and effectively, anywhere and anytime. Consumer technology has raised the bar and B2B software companies that can't meet these increased expectations will be left behind.
These are the things that keep a strategic product manager, like me, up at night with a fair mix of trepidation and excitement. Unfortunately, demand for the use of emerging technologies to provide a simple, rich user experience with anywhere, anytime, accessibility will create even greater strain to product teams already facing execution challenges symptomatic of trying to drive innovation through an ever-shrinking time-to-market window. So how does a software company keep up with user expectations, when even the Joan persona is clamoring for functionality most development shops are unable to provide in a reasonable timeframe?
Well, I believe product strategists are really going to need to address Build, Buy, or Partner decisions with a keen eye towards innovative Integrations. I think in this very fluid emerging consumer technology front, a prudent strategy is to be aggressive in exploring opportunities; however, you want to tread lightly in the technology itself to mitigate the risk.
Let's go back to the conversation with mom as a simple example. Knowing what I know now about my non-technical user persona how she uses her personal device, I would have to ask myself:
- Is there an opportunity to use this concept to solve a business problem for our users?
- Will it create a competitive advantage in our market if we added it to our product?
- Is this something that is critical to our core business or is there an opportunity to leverage the work that someone else has already done in this area?
The final step is to weigh the risks and the costs associated with the Build, Buy or Partner decision or, in the case of many web technologies, decide if there an API that can be leveraged to securely integrate our product with the consumer's technology?
Hypothetically, a simplified thought process would go like this:
- Yes, our product does have some date-driven schedule based functionality and it would benefit to have that information accessible at all times in a central location. Yes, there is a need to share this information with others on the team.
- This is not something all products in our space are taking advantage of and something that we could create a positive sales message around.
- No we are not in the business of building web based calendars that can be shared over mobile devices. There are plenty of apps that already do this and are widely used by our user base.
At this point we may decide that a quick, low-risk integration with Google calendar may be the best route. This way, we do not lose focus on what are core product was meant to do, but we quickly get to market with a simple, rich user experience with anywhere, anytime, accessibility. In this case, Joan can be "sharing a cloud" at work the same way she is "sharing a cloud with my father" at home.
In part 3 of this blog we are going to take a fun look at how my favorite consumer technology might fit (or not fit) in a corporate environment.


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McLarnon Feeds are once again delighted to announce their sponsorship of the McLarnon Feeds/Northern Ireland Shows Association Dairy Cow Championship.
Now in its 17th year, the championship is widely recognised as one of the finest and most prestigious competitions of its kind in Northern Ireland and the UK.
The title of 'Dairy Cow Champion' is highly sought after and is commercially useful when selling progeny from prize-winning cows.
The Championship begins with the qualifying rounds at the regional shows. This year there are nine qualifying shows, namely Ballymena, Ballymoney, Lurgan, Armagh, Saintfield, Newry, Omagh, Castlewellan and Limavady.
The final then brings together the Champion Cows from each show to compete for the coveted title of Dairy Cow of the Year 2017.
This year, the final is returning to Antrim Show on Saturday 22nd July, within the picturesque grounds of Shanes Castle. The O'Neill family home has witnessed many a confrontation over the centuries, and competition will be just as heated in the Dairy Ring as the qualifiers battle it out for the top spot.
The McLarnon Feeds/NISA Dairy Cow Championship awards substantial prize money to the top six cows in the Final. The Champion Cow is presented with the McLarnon Perpetual Shield, and significant prize money is also up for grabs in the Top Exhibitor Bred and Best Udder categories. All cows exhibited at the final receive a voucher for 10 bags of McLarnon feed.
The championship is open to all breeds of dairy cows, whether pedigree or non-pedigree. They must qualify in the McLarnon Feeds/NISA Class at a Provincial Show prior to the final. Cows cannot qualify at the show on the day of the final.
Each exhibitor can only qualify a maximum of two cows and the judge at the final will not have judged the dairy classes at any of the qualifying shows.
Last year's final had an excellent turnout of quality cows and was judged by Mr Alan Timbrell. Alan awarded the Championship to Potterswalls Action Daisybelle EX95, from the Fleming family's Jersey herd, based in Seaforde, Co. Down.
All breeders are encouraged to bring their cows to a qualifying show with the prospect of taking home this prestigious Championship title.
McLarnon Feeds would like to wish all exhibitors an enjoyable and successful show year.


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Safer Places is an independent domestic abuse service with over 40 years of experience and has been recognised as delivering excellent services to adults and children affected by Domestic Abuse across Essex (including Southend and Thurrock) and Hertfordshire.
Domestic abuse and social isolation rob people of their confidence, self-esteem and their hope for the future. We work comprehensively with those who have experienced domestic abuse to help them recover, to empower them, to rebuild their lives and to go on and achieve for themselves things they might once have thought impossible.
Safer Places are passionate about diversity and equality and will do all that we can to ensure that everyone who needs our services can use them. We offer services for both men and women as well as having LGBT trained staff. We will arrange interpreters for people who do not speak English as their first language if we do not have a member of staff who can speak that language. We can also accommodate people who have disabilities and require ongoing care.
The people who use our service are at the heart of our organisation and we aim to work closely with them to overcome the impact of their experience and to build a brighter and safe future for themselves and their children.
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We also offer excellent training and employability within a safe and nurturing environment where learners can develop new skills, gain qualifications and get the support and help they need to be able to go on to further education or employment.
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I've been sort of thinking about the nature of demons in Sorcerer a bit lately. Not so much in the what are they really sense as described in the book but in the what are they in game terms sense.
So what are they?
The source of a sorcerer's power. Without it, a sorcerer is just some guy in need of an attitude adjustment.
A hanger-on NPC. Every player has at least one NPC in the form of their demon. Possibly more. Possibly several. Which is One More Thing For The GM To Do. Playing and keeping track of all of these demons running around.
A complication for the PCs. You see there's the "plot" using the term loosely here which the game is about and then there's the added complication of the demons themselves which can be a ready-made help or hinderance to the plot. It can be a tad annoying when you're closing in on the main bad guy and then your demon starts getting very insistent about its need to go fishing every once in a while.
This seems a little too easy to ignore, if the GM is willing to ignore it. It can wind up being besides the point, like actually killing puppies in kill puppies for satan. But without it, you've got Pokemon! Nothing especially wrong with that, but jeez.
That's what I've got so far. Any comments? How do you get the most out of your demons?
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Hi Jack,
It's pretty easy, actually: a demon is a dysfunctional relationship.
Can it be fun? Sure. Can there be understandable reasons why it exists, and why the person chose to enter into it? Sure. Can good things potentially occur because of it. Sure.
But the pound-for-pound effect or result is dysfunctional in some way, shape, or form.
The game is about how these relationships can turn out, in all kinds of ways. There is a kind of "outlaw triumph" in achieving one's goals even with the use of (and priority toward) such a relationship, sometimes; similarly, there's a kind of "satisfied justice" in watching or experiencing the bad side of it all catch up with a character (including one's own).
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*Light bulb goes on*
Ahh! So that's it. I've been approaching this with a whole mess of sim baggage with nutty ideas like making certain you take care of your demon's need is a major concern if-you-don't-say-it-you-didn't-do-it kind of way. And that isn't it at all. Needs and Desires function to give the GM an excuse to have the demon give the character a hard time, which is what the game is really about. With this understood, Needs and Desires can be safely ignored as long as the GM maintains a dysfunctional relationship. That said the concepts of Needs and Desires are probably key elements of a dysfunctional relationship.
It makes more sense now.
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That said the concepts of Needs and Desires are probably key elements of a dysfunctional relationship.
The other key element is the Bastard Factor. That is, demons are, well, demons. Their nature is to be bastards in some way. Not only do they want what they want, but depending on their exact definition, they aren't likely to be nice. Take for example, demons in Charnel Gods. They are all about obstinancy, and killing. Demons in &Space are all about being absurd.
In every case, the real price that the sorcerer pays for his abilities is that he has to deal with some creepy entity to get them.
Even the Angels in the angel option are bastards. As soon as you allow players to define demons as cudly fuzzy animals who like to serve people, the game will fall apart. Ensure that all demons are the kind of "people" that get into dysfunctional relationships. Then you're off and running.
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I've been approaching this with a whole mess of sim baggage with nutty ideas like making certain you take care of your demon's need is a major concern if-you-don't-say-it-you-didn't-do-it kind of way.
Or, to put it another way, the point of demons having Needs is not so you can roleplay your sorcerer character taking care of said Need with all the excitement doing other household chores has, but so that your sorcerer will have to deal with a demon in Need. Very different things, that.
Thinking on this now, I may sort, kinda combine this with Elfs if I run Elfs with my group after all (see my thread in Actual Play)
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Montessori, more than pretty trays
It occurred me recently that Montessori is sometimes mistaken for setting up photogenic activities trays. It is also sometimes considered to be just another expensive way of educating children (judging by the fees of private Montessori kindergartens and schools in Europe). Or a new trendy parenting style.
I will be honest with you. While we do have some Montessori materials in our home (an object permanence box for exemple), they are not the essence of our Montessori-way-of-living. I don't believe that a child needs to attend an expensive Montessori school in order benefit from this method. Much can be done in our homes. And if following a trend is the motivation for integrating Montessori in one's life, it can be disappointing. Montessori is not something new. It's a pretty old philosophy actually.
So what is Montessori about? What does it mean to integrate this method in a family's life?
I believe that it starts with trusting children and seing them as capable, resourceful and whole. Then the following steps and benefits might comme naturally:
1. Creating an environment that fosters children's independence and autonomy.
"The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult."- Maria Montessori
Imagine you are about 1.70m tall and you have to climb 1.20m to be able to sit on a couch. Imagine you cannot speak the language of the people around you and you desperately try to make them understand that you are terribly thirsty or hungry. Imagine all your belongings, including clothes and toys, are kept in a 5m high closet and you are not allowed to choose what you want to wear. It sounds like a nightmare, doesn't it? Well, very often this is just everyday life for a toddler. And it's probably exhausting and frustrating to live in a place like this.
Adapting our home so that a child could access what she needs, take care of herself and be able participate to her family's life is not necessarily expensive nor it requires special skills. But we need to see a child as a capable and trustworthy person (even when she spills her glass of water all over the kitchen).
In a Montessori- inspired environment, a toddler can wash hands independently, dress up alone, prepare her own snacks and pour herself a drink. Through these actions, the child can also learn to recognize her body's signals: hunger, thirst, feeling cold, etc…
"The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one's self"- Maria Montessori
2. Montessori is about empowering children.
In my view, this second principle follows on from the first one. When they live in an environment that encourages their autonomy, children can be in charge of their own body. They learn how to attend to their own needs .
When they are newborn we do everything for our children because they can't do much. And then we take upon this habit and carry on doing things in their place, although they are very much capable of taking care of themselves. In the beginning it might seem that we earn time by doing so. But not on the long term. A child that learns how to put her shoes on at a time when she is interested in doing things by herself will probably continue doing it with pride and joy.
"To give a child liberty is not to abandon him to himself."- Maria Montessori
By adapting a little bit our environment we can make accessible water and food so that she can drink alone when she is thirsty or prepare her own breakfast. A very young child can learn how to pour herself a drink.
"Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed." - Maria Montessori
Following the Montessori way of designing a child's wardrobe, a little one can access her clothes, dress herself up and put socks and shoes on.
These are small things but they are extremely rewarding for a child. Being able to do something for one's self gives a sense of control and builds self-confidence.
3. It enables children to take part to their families' lives.
Toddlers are eager to participate to whatever we do around the house. Most of them love to help cooking, cleaning and learning how to grow their own vegetables and plants.
If they have access to real tools, they can really take part into their family's life. The tools need to be size-adapted but real (no « kiddy » versions)
4. It provides a feeling of predictability and order
Despite of what we commonly think, children love order and consistency.
« A place for everything and everything in its place » - Maria Montessori
In a Montessori-inspired learning environment materials and toys are stored in baskets or displayed on trays on the shelves. The child knows where to find something she needs and where to put it back.
Only a few materials are displayed at one time and they are rotated. This brings a sense of order and simplicity that welcome focus as well as exploration and play.
"To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely."- Maria Montessori
Not to be forgotten, by simplifying the number of choices (less toys and materials that are out on the shelves) we also make the clean-up and tidying-up much easier and quick. And the child can participate or do it alone.
5. It brings beauty to our homes
By choosing natural materials (wood, wool, silk, cotton, ceramic…), beautiful textures and colors for the furnitures and the toys we honor the senses.
"The child should live in an environment of beauty. »- Maria Montessori
These beautiful and fragile objects become precious to the child who learns to take care and respect the environment in which she evolves.
Montessori-inspired activities and the neatly prepared trays do belong to this pedagogy. But in my experience, they can effectively serve a child when implemented in a prepared environment where the child is empowered and free and where the Montessori philosophy and values (respect and trust to name just a few) are part of the very day life.
"Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future."- Maria Montessori


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Best Places to Travel in New Zealand
Have you ever wondered what the must do things were in New Zealand? Are you planning a holiday there soon or living there and wanting
If you are searching for the perfect place for your winter adventure filled with plenty of snow fun, or somewhere ideal for a spring sensation or a summer vacation or perhaps simply a holiday destination where you can escape the rat race and breath in the cool crisp mountain air, then the Blue Mountains of New South Wales is waiting for you. Located only 90 minutes from the centre Sydney, the Blue Mountains is a place where you can revive the senses, rejuvenate the body, mind and soul and begin a holiday in one of the most magical places in the country. Discover hiking trails and picturesque lakes, spend time fly fishing with the kids or setting out for a day of sightseeing along the scenic routes that wind their way through the mountains.
There are numerous towns and villages that dot their way through the Blue Mountains for you to base yourself from such as Katoomba, Blackheath and Blaxland and whether you are after a caravan park or spa retreat where you will be pampered and indulged, there are plenty of accommodation choices to select from. The region is renowned for the finer things in life as you indulge your taste buds, relax the senses with invigorating natural therapies as well as some of the best dining experience you will ever have the pleasure of enjoying. The Blue Mountains boasts fine foods and wines which complement each other, so why not taste test your way through the area where chocolates, cheeses, local produce and more can be sampled.Explore the parklands, pack a picnic for the day, visit the famous Three Sister or ride the Scenic Railway for an experience to remember. With beautiful lakes, river and streams you can take the kids to the water side for a day in the sun or spend time hot air ballooning over the area, horse riding over the mountain ranges. From the slow paced fun to getting the blood pumping, you can spend your holiday however you wish to in the Blue Mountains. From snow skiing, tubing, snowboarding and plenty more snow action to be had during winter and then come spring the region comes alive with every colour of the rainbow on display as flowers blanket the ground. Enjoy abseiling, rock climbing, mountain biking and canyoning or take the kids to a wildlife park, park, playground or set out on one of the numerous hiking trails that will take you past waterfalls, over flowing streams and through beautiful scenery.The Blue Mountains certainly does create the perfect setting for an unforgettable holiday to the mountains where so many people fall in love with the great outdoors. Business or pleasure, the Blue Mountains is ideal for all occasions! Fill your days with action and adventure, spend time relaxing and rejuvenating, sample fine foods and culinary delights and take in some of the most breathtaking scenery along the way. You can choose from plenty of tours that make their way around the Blue Mountains where someone else can do all the driving for you, hire your own rental car to see the sights or jump on the train that runs out to the mountains daily from Sydney. With so many ways on getting here, you now don't have any excuse not to experience this wonderful New South Wales destination for yourself.
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When going on a business trip, you probably have mixed feelings. You are happy about traveling somewhere and seeing new places. But at the same time you have meetings or seminars to attend, and all that responsibility makes you nervous. Presenting your company in another city or a country is a challenge and no … Read more


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As part of the brief, Mercieca will help develop Supper's profile by delivering a regional and national campaign aimed at south-west Londoners, targeting food and app sites.
The free app is billed as offering quick meals created by a network of certified chefs in their own homes and with personal recipes. According to Supper, each meal will adhere to a strict set of criteria for calorie, salt and fat content and will be delivered to users' doors.
Supper's services will be available initially in Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Richmond-upon-Thames, Hammersmith & Fulham and Lambeth, with plans to make it London-wide then further afield over time.
Duncan Scott, CEO and founder of Supper, said: "It's an exciting time for Supper, and we're pleased to be working with a PR agency that has such strong food, drink and tech credentials."
Gemma Oakes, PR director at Mercieca, said: "It's a bold new venture in the world of quality food, and we're looking forward to driving awareness for it in London and beyond by delivering an impactful campaign."


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Found these photos/video I took on my mum's property - Spencerville - Fall 2013
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A southeast Missouri man told authorities he suffocated a 3-year-old neighbor he found playing at his backyard swimming pool and then threw her body in a floodway ditch, court documents allege.
Shawn Morgan, 43, was charged over the weekend with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and tampering with evidence in connection with the disappearance of Breeann Rodriguez.
The child was last seen Aug. 6 in front of her home near Senath, a town of about 1,500 residents located about 200 miles south of St. Louis in southeast Missouri. Her body has not been found.
Authorities said in a probable cause statement that Morgan admitted to an agent of the Bootheel Drug Task Force that he grabbed Breeann and took her inside his home after finding her standing on the ladder of his pool. Morgan said he suffocated her with a white plastic trash bag and that it "felt like it took an hour for the girl to die," according to the probable cause statement.
Morgan told police he then tossed the girl's body in the same trash bag he used to suffocate her and threw it over a railing along Missouri 164 and into a floodway ditch.
He said that when he got home, he dismantled the bicycle the girl had ridden earlier and tossed it in the same water system as the body. A bike found in the water system has been identified as belonging to the girl.
I will never understand how someone could harm a child. I don't even want to get it! I know I post a lot about crimes against women and children. I just don't want us to overlook these situations. Unfortunately, women and children are the most vulnerable and I just wish people would stop the sickening madness. This little girl was 3 and he just killed her! Why? Because she wandered to his house and wanted to get in his pool? Really? Why didn't her parents realize she was gone? I wish they realized. I am so sad for that baby. You see her little cute face? It is all just so crazy to me. We really have to be aware and protect ourselves and our children.


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Anxiety can have a debilitating effect on the physical body. Throats tighten, stomachs churn, and brains fog. Decay translates these emotions into physical marks on the human figure. Piles of naked bodies overlap and intersect, and are disrupted with textures that invade the flesh like a disease. In some works, circular sections of the body have been removed entirely to leave an empty, dark core. Incorporating photography, paint and wax, Hudson's process immerses anonymous nude figures within an ethereal, dream-like state, where limbs bruised with paint tidelines emerge in and out of clarity.
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by Olalekan Okusan ITTF-Africa Press Officer
It was for Alfred Bagueka Assobo, the President of Cameroon Table Tennis Federation, a dream fulfilled.
"The Centre will be a base for promoting table tennis in the country. It is good for the Central Africa region since the new facility can become the regional table tennis centre that will help to host camps and competitions. No one could be happier than me as the President of Cameroon Table Tennis Federation and Central Africa Region President on this historical day." Alfred Bagueka Assobo
At a colourful event, Luc Assamba, the Mayor of Yaoundé, praised the Chinese government for enhancing the fortune of sport in Cameroon, while promising that the building would be well used.
Meanwhile, for the Ambassador, the gesture was part of the efforts by the Chinese government to improve the fortune of Cameroon players on the world ranking as well as in Africa. He explained that negotiations are in progress to hire a qualified coach from China who will be in charge of conducting the training programmes in the Centre.
After being present for three years in Cameroon, the Ambassador promised the continued commitment of China to support the development and promotion of table tennis in Cameroon. He praised the Chinese companies operating in Cameroon who supported the completion of the project and specifically Sanxhi International who built the centre in four months.
Bidoung Nkpatt explained that the centre became possible following the cordial relationship between Cameroon and China. In addition, the ambassador also donated office furniture comprising two tables; two computers, two printers and a refrigerator.
The Centre stands within the Yaoundé Multipurpose Sport Centre and comprises two offices, two restrooms, two dressing rooms and a balcony. In addition, the hall possesses a synthetic court mat. A total of six table tennis tables, one being a show court table, are available.


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Removing Clutter Before You Move
I am the kind of person that gets excited about a move. It is a fresh start. A new beginning. It also forces my hand to get rid of things I do not need. For most people packing and moving belongings from one home to another is the most stressful part of a move. For me, it is getting rid of belongings. It emotionally drains me and I plain hate it. At the same time, I am grateful for the extra pressure to tackle the built up clutter.
Luckily, with this move, I do not have too much to go through to get rid of. I did a lot of that with our last move. Clothes, toys and some multiplying plastic lids will be my biggest obstacles. So, where does one start to get the clutter out? I am glad you asked!
First, I arm myself with the W.A.I.D. questions:
These four questions have helped me many times decide whether something was worth keeping or not.
Why am I keeping it?
Am I keeping it for sentimental reasons?
Is it broken?
Do I really need it?
Second, I set up four/five categories to place my belongings into:
- Keep – If I keep something it has a set place where it always goes. A home of its own. Everything else is a toss.
- Donate – family/friends… Here is a well thought out list by miss minimalist: Where to Donate Your Stuff: 101 Places Your Clutter Can Do Good
- Sell – Need ideas? Charis Brown has some suggestions: 49 Ways to Sell Your Old Stuff for the Most Money
- Throw Away
- Store – For a normal de-clutter, I try to avoid storing too much stuff; which normally would be reserved for seasonal items, but since I am moving, if I can pack it now, I do.
Third I set up my plan of attack:
If you can, designate a room to store packed boxes. The garage, a spare room or laundry area. Any spot that is out of the way of everyday living and will cause the least amount of stress and upheaval. For us, it will start in the outdoor storage space than the laundry room. Then our large bathroom and part of the living room.
- The first space to tackle will be the space designated as the drop-off area for packed belongings. For us that will be our outdoor storage room. It is not holding very much so I just have to move some things around to make room. That was easy.
- Spaces such as attics, basements, hall closets are next. For us, it is the coat closet and the hall closet. Normally the de-clutter stage is not a time to pack, but these closets are so small that it is easy to do a de-clutter and pack what I can. It is still cold outside so I cannot pack our coats up, just yet, but other odds and ends get packed or tossed. If I can, I keep the stuff I packed up from the closet, in the closet. The hall closet has our spare bedding, blankets and bathroom stuff. I definitely want to wait to pack anything from here. However, I do pull worn out towels and washcloths and toss them in a box for cleaning and throwing away later. As I get further into packing, I will use the towels, wash clothes, sheets, and blankets to wrap up some of our breakables. Make sure you leave a towel and washcloth out for each family member.
- With Non-essentials, such as, artwork, picture frames, knick-knacks, books, CD's, DVD's, off-season clothes, crafts and junk drawers do a quick run through on what to keep or toss. For us, this is going to be easy. Most of these things are already packed up and in a storage room from our last move. I have a nightstand that is actually a bookshelf with a few small baskets placed in it to hold small items. Here I have two small junk baskets. My bookshelf nightstand contains more than what most people keep beside their beds. This is my first real de-cluttering challenge. Deep breath!…. And GO!
- For me, getting rid of my clothes can be a real challenge. I like having a variety and I may not wear something one season, but it will be my favorite the next. The first thing I do is empty out the closet or dresser I am de-cluttering. By doing this, old, worn out, damaged, do not fit right clothes don't get missed. I then divide the clothes into piles,
(1) Clothes I love
(2) Clothes I wear all the time
(3) Clothes I want
(4) Maybe
(5) Donate
(6) Toss
I look over each item for wear, tear, stains, and if it is repairable. The two piles that I take the most time with are clothes I want and my maybe pile. I try them on so that I can make an informed decision on why I should keep it or get rid of it. If there are articles of clothes I really like but never wear it is usually because they do not fit right or do not look right on me. So, out it goes. I go through the same process with accessories and jewelry.
- Children's clothes – I have one toddler and normally I would wait one more month or so to go through her clothes. At the time I am writing this, the weather is cold one day and the next its warmer, but it needs to be done now. I decided that as I went through her clothing I would pack up half of her winter clothes, mostly things she rarely wears or is about to outgrow. The box will remain in her room just in case I need to get into it before we move out.
- Toys are pretty easy at this point for us. I have a toddler so most of the decisions on what to keep and what to get rid of falls on me. I'm pretty aware of what she loves to play with and what she has outgrown or does not have an interest in anymore. Every few months I look her toys over for wear and tear and use the basic method I use to go through clothes. I try to clean up and donate what she no longer has a use for.
- Kitchen – When de-cluttering the kitchen I use a different approach than for de-cluttering clothes. I have found that the best approach is to first, do a quick clean of anything on the counters, sink, dishwasher and the floor. Then take one cabinet or drawer at a time. I use four containers or boxes to organize everything.
(1) Put Away
(2) Put Away Elsewhere (outside of the kitchen)
(3) Give Away,
(4) Sell
I throw things away in the trash and use the counter space for things that will go back into the space I am de-cluttering. Once you pick which drawer or cabinet, stick with it and make no exceptions. If you were to move items to or from other spaces, instead of the container designated for that very problem, you could find yourself overwhelmed and have a very messy kitchen on your hands.
This is also a great time to deep clean the space you are de-cluttering. Once that cabinet or drawer is back in order, I move on to the box holding the items for Put Away Elsewhere. Do not be tempted to remove things from the other spaces. If you need to, leave the things in your Put Away Elsewhere container for another time.
Working it out this way saves time, space, and sanity. Before you know it you will have a very organized, de-cluttered, and clean kitchen. Those extra container lids will not be taking up cabinet space.
NOTE: Another way I have been able to keep my kitchen organized and avoid buying the same items over and over again is by using Kitchen Inventory Sheets. This has drastically cut down my kitchen clutter and over buying items I already have on hand. I have several FREE Kitchen Organizing Kits you can find them in by clicking Printables – Planners, Journals, and Calendars.
- Bathroom – I de-clutter the bathroom similar to how I de-clutter the kitchen. First, do a quick clean of anything on the counters, sink, tub, toilet and the floor. I have five containers or boxes.
(1)Put Back
(2) Put Somewhere Else
(3) Put Away Elsewhere (outside of the bathroom)
(4) Give Away, (5) Sell
(6) trash bag
The bathroom is pretty much a sort, toss, organize and put away kind of job. Anything worn out or not used in awhile, get rid of. Sort rarely used items into storage bins. I try to store as much as I can under the sink.
Apply these methods for any remaining rooms in your home.
More in this series: We're On The Move
- Moving & Packing Supplies w/ FREE Printable Checklists
- A Moving Binder Planner is the Secret to Making Your Move Easier
- Weekly Moving Schedules with Free Printables
Looking for more advice on how and where to get rid of clutter? Try these links:
- Pinterest Board For Moving: Plan and Organize Your Move
- lifehacker.com – How to De-Crapify Your Home: A Start-to-Finish Guide
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As we all celebrate a much needed three-day weekend, let's all pause to remember the real purpose of the holiday on Monday – Memorial Day. Please remember those who have served and given the ultimate price as well as those who served and only stood and waited, for they protect us too.
1 – This is why you don't pre-slug your newspaper headlines.
2 – Great poster of retro cameras.
3 – Blogush has an excellent post on how we set our students up for failure and how we should or at least could be helping them to "race and always win."
4 – Traditional yearbooks printed on paper are in danger of becoming extinct. I know that at my school, sales have dropped about 2-3 percent a year for the last 15 years. We now sell fewer than half the books we sold in '98.
5 – I teach in a school with a high rate of students on free lunch. This article in the Washington Post hit a chord with me, but it was almost the very end before the lightbulb went off. There are many good and sensible reasons that poor students don't feel a sense of urgency about anything. The take-away was on the last page of the article "No sense in trying to hurry when you are poor."
6 – This article about "Why journalists deserve low pay," has made the rounds of the internet this last week, it's been tweeted and blogged, but I'm going to blog it again anyway.
7 – The The Impotence of Proofreading
8 – Eight awesome layout solutions to improve your web page's design.
9 – Too bad this site hasn't been updated in about a year, but they have several great tutorials such as mixing audio in garage band and creating lower thirds in final cut.
10 – Advanicing the Story blog has a post on using web stories to add interest and information to your broadcast stories.
11 – Silber Studios has a terrific short about how Ansel Adams created the magic of his Moon at Half Dome shot.
12 – Circulation figures for all the top US newspapers in a fun and creative graphic.
13 – How my students work.
14 – The Creating Lifelong Learners Blog has an excellent selection of iMovie '09 resources. We no longer use it after transitioning to Final Cut, but it is still a great choice for those who can't afford FCE or don't want to deal with the learning curve.
15 – Tom Brokaw, the former NBC anchor, gave a great speech at this year's SPJ convention.
Have a great holiday and if you see a soldier, sailor, airman or marine thank them for your freedom and their service.
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Trevor & Natalie | Houston, Texas Engagement
Blogging has been a little slow lately due to my crazy travels, but I am so incredibly excited to be able to share this sweet, sweet engagement session with you guys! I first met these two at their Messina Hoff Proposal last winter. Trevor had thoughtfully planned for months and had me booked way in advance for this special surprise!! Needless to say, I was extremely excited when they wanted to book me for their wedding this May!
It is such an honor to be able to photograph this entire season of their lives - Trevor & Natalie, you guys are awesome and I am so grateful for you! Can't Wait to celebrate your love at Agave Real in May!


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Tendertec is one of the eleven companies to complete the Programme.
Tendertec has graduated from the Digital Catapult's Things Connected Innovation Programme.
Tendertec is one of the 30 companies invited to participate to the Programme, and one the 11 companies to complete it and pitch at its Innovation Showcase.
This was the second Things Connected innovation programme of its kind. This time around it involved considerable input from client organisations – Croydon Council, Friends of the Elderly, and Golding Homes. The selected companies participating to the Programme had the opportunity to work closely with them, getting a deeper understanding of their business challenges and opportunities for Internet of Things to help.
The graduating companies completed a 6-week program which focused on a number of topics presented by the leading companies and experts in the field. The external experts which contributed to the Programme were:
- WND – Sigfox
- Dentons – Legal Issues
- Xitex – Manufacturing
- ND Consult – Grants
- Breed Reply – Investment
- Luminno – Marketing
- Michelle Beckett – Social Media
- StoryMe – Video Marketing
As the grand finale of the Things Connected Innovation Programme, the Digital Catapult hosted an Innovation Showcase at the end of November 2017. The showcase audience included representatives from a dozen Local Authorities, plus Housing Associations, Care Homes, service providers and charities all involved in the Housing and Care sectors across the UK.
As part of the showcase, each of the innovators that completed the programme were invited to give a 5-minute pitch to the audience, which were very well received.
The programme would not have been the enriching experience it has been for Tendertec without the effort of Mark Stanley and the contributions of the multidisciplinary Digital Catapult team.
Tendertec's Things Connected Page : https://www.thingsconnected.net/tendertec/
The innovating companies which graduated from the Digital Catapult's Things Connected Innovation Programme are:
- AltoNovus http://altonovus.com
- Blue Maestro http://bluemaestro.com
- Energenie http://energenie4u.co.uk
- ESP IT Consultancy http://esp-it-consultancy.com
- GridLocate http://gridlocate.com
- Invisible Systems http://invisible-systems.com
- Kemuri http://kemurisense.com
- Lilah Care
- OpenTRV http://opentrv.uk
- VRM Technology http://www.vrmtech.co.uk/
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Houston is the culinary capital of the South! With world-class museums, attractions, and beautiful parks, it is one of the country's most exciting cities. ADMEI is taking its conference to Houston and we are getting excited! Watch this and you'll see why!
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When embarking on this new adventure three months ago, I never realized the scope of soap-related blogs and sites.
And every day, it seems like I discover another.
Not only that, but several sites have been nice enough to place links to Soapbox on their site, which helps spread the word about us.
So I'd like to return the favor and tell you about them.
Serial Drama.
A perfect name for a soap blog, no?
And what a fun blog it is!
Becca – she calls herself Evil But Twinless – and Mallory are the soap bloggers who write and run the site.
Serial Drama pokes fun – gently and sometimes not so gently – about our favorite soaps.
Becca and Mallory and their blog were featured in the Nov. 28 issue of Soap Opera Digest.
Their blogs are witty – and hysterical. Check them out.
The Bradford Anderson Fan Blog
Penny put up our link on her site and she also wrote a short piece on her front page a few days ago about us, which was extremely nice of her.
The site contains all things related to Bradford Anderson, the wonderful, funny, unbelievably talented actor who plays Damien Spinelli on General Hospital.
If you're a Bradford Anderson fan – and who isn't – then this site is a must.
The C.H.E.R.I. Initiative
C.H.E.R.I. is a fan-based initiative designed to raise awareness about five veteran One Life To Live actresses: Catherine Hickland (Lindsay), Hillary B. Smith (Nora), Erika Slezak (Viki), Robin Strasser (Dorian) and Ilene Kristen (Roxy). A major component is a writing-intensive campaign designed to promote the importance of these women to ABC-TV and Walt Disney management.
The C.H.E.R.I. group is passionate in their support for the importance of these actresses to OLTL.
David Canary Home Page
This is a fan tribute to the wonderful, veteran All My Children actor David Canary (Adam).
There are some great shots of David from his Bonanza days – one of my favorite shows of all time.
When embarking on this new adventure three months ago, I never realized the scope of soap-related blogs and sites.


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Messukeskus celebrates Finnish centenary year
HELSINKI -- The year 2017 marks 100 years of Finnish independence. Messukeskus is an official partner in Finland's 100 centenary year. It includes the Finnish theme in all of its events, either within programmes, competitions, special exhibitions or decorations. The Messuaukio Square is also illuminated to celebrate.
The year kicked off with the Matka Nordic Travel Fair where Finland's national dish, rye bread, was revealed, and the Chef of the Year semifinals that also paid homage to Finnish tastes. Educa, the National Training Event for Educators, is themed "Finland 100 years – Learning and civilization."
GoExpo looks for the trip destination of the year among historical destinations, and the Spring Fair decorations will follow a Finnish theme. Habitare, the Helsinki Book Fair and other events at Messukeskus will reveal their Finland-themed programmes as the year progresses.
The story of Finland is a story of enterprising people. Messukeskus has promoted Finnish business for almost 100 years. To celebrate the centenary year, Messukeskus offers its hand to new entrepreneurs by providing startup areas with a low participation threshold in all of its trade fairs.
Illuminated Messuaukio Square and a taste of a Finnish pastry
The Finnish 100th year is reflected too in the Messukeskus premises and services. The Messuaukio Square and the building's western façade are illuminated. Since the beginning of the new year, Messukeskus has opened a new 100-person meeting room called Finland, giving homage to the 100-year-old Finland and its unique culture.
Fazer, the company in charge of Messukeskus' restaurant services, is also an official 'Finland 100' partner. They ensure that fair and conference guests' tables are full of delicious blue-and-white dishes. Messukeskus cafés and conference catering serve a new, blue-and-white treat: a Finnish pastry with blueberry and vanilla flavour.
Messukeskus has dedicated a webpage to its Finland 100 centenary year programmeat www.messukeskus.com/suomi100.
More information:
Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre promotes Finnish trade and industry by enabling profitable face-to-face contact in trade shows, congresses and other events. Exhibitions and fairs are Finland's seventh largest media.
In terms of impact, they are the most profitable, the richest in experiences and the most social of all media. In 2015, Messukeskus organised 116 exhibitions and more than 1,500 meetings and congresses, which attracted 9,300 exhibitors and 1.3 million visitors.
Messukeskus will turn 100 in 2019 – and congratulates Finland for its 100 years of independence. The Finland 100 programme in Messukeskus events and premises: www.messukeskus.com/suomi100


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WOOSTER -- Millicent J. Brayn Heiks, 73, of Wooster, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, with her family by her side.
She was born to the late Victor Brayn and Beatrice Rennison Markley in Barberton on Feb. 10, 1941, and married the late Dale Heiks in 1958. They lived in Smithville for 20 years then in Loudonville for five years, living at Loudon Bluffs Apartments. Millie was a homemaker, and loved her family and friends. She enjoyed crafts, country music and dancing.
Surviving are children, Timothy (Lisa) Heiks and Tina (Jessie) Smith, both of Wooster; grandchildren, Beth (Jeremy) Heiks, Jeff (Marah) Heiks, Emily (Brandon) Moser, Joshua Nichols and Katie Heiks; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ellen Kinley of Wooster.
There will be no services. Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 22 from 2-6 p.m. at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Contributions may be made to the funeral home to help defray expenses.
The family would like to thank the staff of Wadsworth Point for their loving care that they gave her.


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Commanding Vaughan sees England to safety
ST JOHN'S (final day of five): West Indies drew with England
LED by Michael Vaughan's admirable captain's innings of 140, England always looked like achieving the draw that preserved their clean sheet in Antigua yesterday and they did so, with five wickets still in hand. Every time they looked safe, however, a wicket fell, and the consequence was a final day on which the interest never flagged.
When the last hour started with a minimum of 15 overs remaining, England were still 63 runs behind with six wickets in hand and Andrew Flintoff's departure to a careless shot in the fourth over left the issue in the balance. But Geraint Jones held the fort for the final few overs with the experienced Graham Thorpe and…


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Part of assessing the patient's functional abilities for working, is to compare them to the demands of their job. Doing so will enable you and your patient to identify any challenges they may face if they stay at or return to work.
In addition to asking the patient to describe their job demands, obtaining a job analysis from the employer may be even more helpful. The employer's detailed job analysis outlines expectations for work ability and can clarify the essential and non-essential duties of the job. If a detailed job analysis is not available from the employer, consider:
- asking your patient to create their own job analysis
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On this website, we provide resources for creating job analyses. See under the job analysis section and the Cancer and Work Job Analysis Tool. The tool can be completed together by the healthcare provider and patient. This allows the patient to reflect realistically on what their job entails, gives them and the healthcare provider an understanding of which job demands the patient can or cannot fulfill and helps both identify physical, cognitive and psychological challenges that may need to be addressed.
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On March 21st 2010, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission will honor Guy Cosmo with the Dick Moroso Memorial Motorsports Award at the Sports Hall of Fame. This award honors the person that has contributed and made a mark on motorsports in Palm Beach county. Covering all aspects of racing, from drivers to sponsors, the Dick Moroso Memorial Motorsports Award brings awareness to the impact of motorsports while keeping alive the memory of Dick Moroso and his passion for sportsmanship and competition.
As one of the most recognizable names within Palm Beach road racing community, Guy Cosmo's hard work, self-determination and natural skill have driven him along the path of his dreams. Guy found his calling at the early age of 14 when he started racing Karts. And while many children will tell you that they want to be a race car driver when they grow up, few actually realize those dreams. More than Guy's impressive list of successes during his young career, it is his charisma and love for the sport that truly define him as a driver of character.
As a result of his extensive background, for 2010, Cosmo will join Extreme Speed Motorsports. Under the helm of Indy Racing League champion race car driver Scott Sharp, of Jupiter, FL, Patron Tequilla Extreme Speed Motorsports has established their new state-of-the-art race shop in Stuart, FL. Guy will co-drive one of the teams two new Ferraris in the highly competitive GT class of the American Le Mans Series. The GT class attracts manufacturer-backed teams from Corvette, Porsche, BMW, Jaguar and Ferrari. The American Le Mans is a top-tier pro Series and races on road courses throughout North America.
A proven front-runner in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype category, Guy also plans to compete this year in Grand-Am's Continental Tire Challenge, driving a 911 Porsche for BGB Motorsports. He also completed the 2010 24 Hours of Daytona with Orbit Racing, of Riviera Beach.
A knack for teaching also has Guy in high demand by both driving schools and private individuals. His entrepreneurial spirit created Cosmo-Sport and COSMEDIA, two companies that cover everything from retail to driving schools.
Much of Guy's success stems from supportive family, friends and fans. He won the Formula Ford SE Division in 1997 at the age of twenty, the USF2000 American Continental Championship in 1999, the Star Mazda North American Championship in 2002, and the 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year award.
In addition to the recognition of Guy Cosmo's accomplishments, the Dick Moroso Memorial Motorsports Award helps highlight the economic and social impact of motorsports to Palm Beach county. In addition, the Award brings awareness to the Sports Hall of Fame, paving the way for future Hall of Fame inductees from the motorsports community.
The banquet will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center March 21, starting at 5:30 PM. Tickets may be purchased individually for $75 (members) or $85 (non-members) and are also available for full-table purchases.
Visit the website www.palmbeachsports.com for more information or contact Laura South at email@example.com 561-371-7818.
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Last month a dream came true - after seeing tons of photos from Patagonia I finally had the chance to go there along with 3 friends during autumn. We started the journey on Instagram under the hashtag #PatagoniaStory - check the hashtag and their feed to get even more impressions! Eeva, Daniel and Hannes.
However, 29 hours of traveling, annoying airport layovers I found myself in Punta Arenas, the gate to Patagonia from the Chilean side. Our main thing in Chile was Torres Del Paine Nationalpark with its iconic peaks. We drove to Puerto Natales to stock up and hike 'the W' - a 120 km long hike through the heart of the Nationalpark. The hike turned out a fantastic experience, we were blessed with the weather and didn't face strong winds or torrential downpours for what Patagonia is famous for.
After the hike we started driving to the Argentinian side of Patagonia. With a quick detour to Calafate and Glacier Perito Moreno we went straight to El Chaltén. The small town is towered by the 3400 m high Mount Fitz Roy which is probably the most famous sight you can get in Patagonia which also has become the logo of a same named brand.
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After work today I ran down to the river to take a stormy landscape. I did but then I became distracted by the small mayflies that were absolutely every where! There are a lot of rocks along the river and there was a least one or two mayflies on each one! They were all so tiny too!
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Every year Hilde Francq gives a guest lecture at Thomas More to introduce students to her world. A fascinating world that is changing constantly. Students will learn more about how she and her team delve deep into the latest trends and translate them to color palettes for the future.
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by Wadsam | June 30, 2018 1:59 am
In a media meeting in Mazar-e Sharif, four expert panellists and more than 50 journalists discussed how the media could play a role in promoting agricultural development in Afghanistan.
The Afghan-German Cooperation hosted this event, implemented by Mediothek Afghanistan.
Balkh's Director of the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (DAIL), Zabihullah Zobin, said: "Agriculture is the key to economic development with around 15 million people in Afghanistan depending on the sector for their livelihood. In addition, most of Afghanistan's export-based income is obtained from agricultural products."
The panelists concluded that Afghan media could best contribute to agricultural development by establishing a connection between farmers and government officials to ensure an information flow. Further, media could help transferring up-to-date knowledge to farmers and promote the sector by reporting on success stories.
Balkh's Director of Agricultural Cooperatives, Ghani Faqiryar, said: "Since 1954, Agricultural Cooperatives have also been supporting farmers in various aspects. Currently, Balkh Cooperatives works in different fields including dairy, processing edible oil and fruits."
The Deputy Program Director of the Sustainable Economic Development Promotion (SEDEP), Robert Glass, elaborated on media's importance: "Communication is an important part of our work. It removes certain obstacles. We facilitate dialogues between stakeholders, including businesspersons, authorities and farmers. We have also conducted successful awareness campaigns, broadcasting audio spots via radio stations in Northern Afghanistan."
Meanwhile, Director of Nai – Supporting Open Media in Mazar-e Sharif, Mobina Sai, said that media could contribute to people's mobilization for development.
"Even if illiterate, traditional media can support farmers by broadcasting educational programs on agriculture," added Ms. Sai.
Regarding a question about how to access loans, Glass from the Afghan-German Cooperation said: "With the media's support, a link between cooperatives and farmers could be established. This way, farmers could be informed about opportunities, including where to get loans. For example, farmers can apply for agricultural loans at the First Micro Finance Bank Afghanistan."
Media Meetings are a series of regular events organized by the Afghan-German Cooperation in cooperation with journalist associations. These meetings bring together experts from the public sector, civil society, development organizations and media to discuss important development issues. So far, 16 meetings took place in Kabul, Mazar-e Sharif, Herat and Feyzabad. On average, about 80 media representatives participate in each session.
Source URL: https://wadsam.com/afghan-business-news/medias-role-promoting-agricultural-development-afghanistan-232/
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One of our Villagers to the North, the Pacific Bonsai Museum, has just released this news:
Nestled amidst towering conifers, Pacific Bonsai Museum is unlike any other museum. In a grand outdoor setting with the elegance of a fine art museum, the Museum boasts over 100 bonsai, the most diverse public collection in the United States.
Pacific Bonsai Museum connects people to nature through the living art of bonsai. People have asked how they can help care for our renowned trees and support our work to honor the history and traditions of bonsai while evolving the art form and now they can.
Whether you are a fan of the Museum, a bonsai enthusiast or someone who envisions growing our premiere collection, launching groundbreaking exhibits, expanding our facilities and being the most visited bonsai museum in the world…join today! After all, how often do you get to be a founding member?
A cultural gem, Pacific Bonsai Museum offers contemporary and traditional bonsai exhibits, group tours, education and special events. Open free of charge six days per week, the Museum welcomes 30,000 visitors a year from nearly all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries. www.pacificbonsaimuseum.org


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Few books spark backpacking memories as much as A Sketch & A Prayer: A Visual Journey of the Appalachian Trail – The Southern Mountains. This book is a personal travel journal of the author's section hike of the AT during July and August in 2014. Mike "Sketch" Wurman has returned from the backcountry to tell us about the adventure.
The author lets you know that this is going to be a personal account when his first sentence shares one of his weaknesses. The introduction is critical to understanding what triggered this backpacker's first trip since his time in the Boy Scouts.
The book's content is organized by day. Each day provides a description of the trail, a few illustrations, and the author's memory of the day's hike. Photos are available for many of the days. On Day 1, the author starts at the southern terminus of the trail, the AT approach to Springer Mountain in Georgia. After many ascents and descents, the book ends in Damascus, Virginia.
The author may have intended to publish a book of illustrations, but his trail descriptions are just as compelling. A Sketch & A Prayer should be of interest to those new to backpacking, to those who have thought about backpacking the AT, and to those who have traveled this trail.
For those new to backpacking, the author describes how to plan and execute a multi-week backpacking trip. This book reveals the good and the bad. The author describes the joy of a zero day and the misery of walking in the rain day-after-day. This book can help the new backpacker plan for the next backpacking trip.
Books, documentaries, and movies describe the AT as the grand-daddy of long-distance hiking trails. Many have imagined what it might be like to walk this trail. The author tells and shows what it's like to walk this trail through the southern mountains. A reader will learn about the terrain, the wildlife, and the now famous trail culture. For those readers with some backpacking experience, the book's Tips & Tricks reveal insights into traveling this particular trail.
AT thru-hikers and section hikers will enjoy the book for the memories triggered by the text and illustrations. Quick… what do you think of when you see a drawing of a tin can suspended from a wooden rafter? Do you think about the night when the shelter mice attacked? Would a drawing of clean laundry hanging from a line stretched between two trees remind you about your trip's laundry days? The diagrams of this book will incite many trail memories for those who have hiked this trail.
This book is offered through http://www.asketchandaprayer.com/collections/all and www.amazon.com.
The author's 2nd book is in the works and the material for a 3rd book has been collected. Be sure to check A Sketch & A Prayer's website for news about subsequent books.


text: Location in the Cloud (Parts 1 and 2) April 13, 2010 Here are a couple write-ups from Where 2.0 on Location in the Cloud, Part 1 focusing on Wireless Location and Part 2 focusing on Social Location. Thanks to the O'Reilly team for inviting me to write about the topics while attending the event. ← Multitasking OS Background Location LimitationsBeware of the (New) Gatekeepers →


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Cyrus is a Redguard test character in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Cyrus does not appear in-game and can only be located through the use of console commands.
- Despite the male name, Cyrus is a female.
- Cyrus shares her name with the protagonist of The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard, Cyrus.
- Cyrus' editor ID is "TestToddMaleRedguard," despite being female.
- Cyrus has a male haircut, despite being female.
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The sacked Chairman of Rivers State APC, Mr Ojukaye Flag Amachree will be arraigned before Hon. Justice Joy N. Akpughunum of the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt on Thursday where he will take his plea on the second murder charge.
The embattled Former Rivers State APC Chairman will also take his plea on conspiracy to murder charge before the same court.
The charges that are being preferred on Ojukaye Flag Amachree by the Rivers State Government are in respect of Case Number PH/1664/CR/2016.
Court papers obtained revealed that the suit is the State against Ojukaye Flag Amachree.
On Tuesday, December 4, 2018, Justice Chinwendu Nwogu of the Rivers State High Court adjourned the ruling on the suit filed by the Rivers State Government seeking the trial of Ojukaye Flag Amachree in absentia to January 16, 2019.
In the said suit, the Rivers State Government through her counsels argued that since Amachree has continued to run from trial, it is ready to proceed with relevant evidence in his absence.


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This year our classroom will be participating in the BYOD (bring your own device) program. This is a great opportunity for our class to explore collaborative digital learning and have access to so many great resources through our devices. In order for your child to utilize their personal device, it must be registered through the school.
If you wish for your child to participate they MUST have a signed permission slip on file
(even if they participated last year).
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