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Immaculate stone built house with four bedrooms, a veranda, an independant two bedroom appartment, two bedroom mobile home, covered swimming ...
This high quality 80's build is very spacious with modern fittings yet has a lovely . . .
4794 M2 land
236 M²size
8 beds
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Pretty renovated farmhouse with 3 or 4 bedrooms. 2nd house to renovate. Outbuildings, parking and enclosed garden.
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1800 M2 land
100 M²size
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Maison Charentaise with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with the potential to create more accommodation in the spacious loft room.
A lovely house situated in a quiet hamlet with a garden of over 1/2 an acre. The house has . . .
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Pretty stone cottage, fully renovated over 2 levels, with further expansion possible. Gravelled courtyard garden with large barns and further ...
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405 M2 land
90 M²size
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Immaculately renovated rustic two bedroomed cottage with views over countryside & woodland down to river
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7190 M2 land
91 M²size
2 beds
1 baths
Two bedroom stone cottage with adjoining outbuilding to develop, garage, open hangar, courtyard and garden. In a popular Charentaise village with ...
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451 M2 land
84 M²size
2 beds
1 baths
A stunning 4-bedroom mill with 2 good-sized gîtes, swimming pool, 3 islands and approximately 5 hectares of land.
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49337 M2 land
481 M²size
11 beds
4 baths
Charming property consisting of two houses, swimming pool, land and barn, situated in a small village near Mansle.
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8000 M2 land
350 M²size
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An attractive property retaining its original character and charm, with two double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
This lovely house is located in the heart of an attractive village, close to the larger . . .
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Immaculately presented 4 bedroom house, ready to move into. Quiet location with beautiful views, with easy access to road links and airports.
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4430 M2 land
176 M²size
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A tastefully renovated and spacious 5 bedroom house with attached garage, a large barn and a variety of outbuildings, all set on 2.5 acres of ...
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10699 M2 land
225 M²size
5 beds
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Immaculate 4-bedroom detached property with 1.6 hectares of land, a heated swimming pool and stunning views. A perfect house for running a ...
This lovely house is situated in a quiet hamlet with open views across the Charente . . .
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16348 M2 land
235 M²size
4 beds
3 baths
Price negociable : Well maintained five bedroomed house with garage, garden and outbuildings..great location near river for those who like ...
Well maintained five bedroomed house with garage, garden and outbuildings..great location . . .
1001 M2 land
148 M²size
5 beds
2 baths
Comfortable stone house with lovely views, spacious garden and paddock, barns and guest house (to finish).
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Rumour Roundup the Apple Tablet
A nice place to find and read all the rumors of apple tablet. You can see what features are being predicted.
Its an interesting look at the rumors, if apple releases just a bigger iphone there will be a lot of disappointment. From all the rumors and patents they have applied for in the recent months. It looks like Apple's tablet will be something special.
As always it be way costly and i will try to get one after a year or so. Which is when it will probably land in India.
By the way iPhone 3GS has not yet launched in India.

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COA Finds Minimum Contacts Lacking For Personal Jurisdiction
Today in Lulla v. Effective Minds, LLC, the Court of Appeals (COA) reversed the trial court's finding that it had personal jurisdiction over defendants. The COA held that minimum contacts required by the Due Process Clause were lacking. The case alleged breach of contract. The COA reiterated that the mere act of entering into a contract with a resident of NC will not provide sufficient minimum contacts, and the COA emphasized there was no evidence that the contract was entered into in NC or was to be performed in NC.


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Lawmakers question motives behind Toyota's independent probe
Friday, May 21, 2010
Toyota's investigation into the causes of unintended acceleration in its vehicles appears to have been aimed less at identifying the root problem than at public relations, congressional investigators said Thursday.
Earlier in the year, Toyota assured worried customers and Congress that it was conducting an independent investigation into reports of sudden acceleration, which has been linked to as many as 52 deaths. But on Thursday, the congressional investigators said the company that Toyota has hired to do the review, Exponent, had offered no written plan for the project or any written specifications for the experiments it intends to run.
Moreover, the company was hired for the investigation not by Toyota but by a law firm hired to represent the company in class-action lawsuits, lawmakers said.
"What we have learned is deeply troubling," Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.), chairman of a committee investigating Toyota, said at a hearing Thursday morning. "There is no evidence that Toyota has conducted extensive or rigorous testing of its vehicles for potential electronic defects that could cause sudden unintended acceleration."
Waxman said that congressional investigators asked the Exponent engineer overseeing the work to explain the lack of documentation.
"He explained that writing down what Exponent does would 'limit the creativity' of the engineers working on the project," Waxman said. "That's preposterous."
In response, Toyota officials said the company last week presented the congressional committee with a 64-page document outlining the research it is doing on Toyota's electronics.
The company's U.S. chief, James E. Lentz, testified in addition that Exponent has completed 11,000 hours of research on the topic.
The company and its dealers have also tested 2,000 cars cited in unintended acceleration reports, he said.
"Significantly, none of these investigations have found that our electronic throttle control system with intelligence was the cause," Lentz said.
Lentz also said the company has completed the previously announced fixes on millions of recalled vehicles: More than 70 percent of the 2.3 million vehicles recalled for sticking pedals have been repaired, he said, and about 30 percent of the 5.4 million vehicles that were recalled for floor mat entrapment have been fixed.
Last week, documents emerged that Toyota officials sought to develop a public relations campaign to attack the credibility of key witnesses who have testified before Congress about acceleration problems with the company's cars.
"Unfortunately, Toyota appears to have been more interested in messaging than scientific inquiry," Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) said.


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Student loans: Billions in debt may disappear
Tens of thousands of borrowers who have fallen behind on their private student loan payments may soon have their debts "wiped away," said Stacy Cowley and Jessica Silver-Greenberg in The New York Times. At least $5 billion in loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, one of the nation's largest owners of private student debt, may be uncollectible, thanks to shoddy paperwork. Dozens of lawsuits brought by the trust against former students have been dismissed "because documents proving who owns the loans are missing." The loans were originally made by banks but were later bundled and sold to investors like National Collegiate, which is a collection of trusts that hold $12 billion in student loan debt. National Collegiate "aggressively pursues borrowers who fall behind on their bills," bringing at least four new collection cases each day. But in one sample of nearly 400 National Collegiate loans, "not a single one had assignment paperwork documenting the chain of ownership."
You might be asking yourself, "Are my loans affected?" said Kaitlin Mulhere in Money.com. "The short answer: probably not." National Collegiate holds only a sliver of the $1.3 trillion in outstanding student debt, the vast majority of which is in federal student loans. "You can ask your loan servicer to show you a promissory note proving who owns the loans, but the servicer isn't legally required to turn that over." Even if National Collegiate does own your loan, "your debt won't be magically erased" overnight. Judges have dismissed only cases in which borrowers have been sued for not paying their debts, which often happens when payments are at least several months overdue. If you are sued, don't ignore the summons. Creditors like National Collegiate rely on borrowers not showing up in court, which allows them to win a default judgment to collect any debts.
"It's important to know that creditors generally can't come after you unless they can prove you owe them money," said Shahien Nasiripour in Bloomberg.com. But while borrowers hoping to dodge massive debts might be tempted to try their luck in court, "this strategy probably isn't for you" if you can afford to make your payments. Deliberately defaulting on your loans "can have ruinous consequences for your credit." There's also a "real chance" you will lose if you are sued, leaving you stuck with legal fees on top of existing debt. It's best to avoid private student loans in the first place, said Abigail Hess in CNBC.com. Private loans often come with higher interest rates and "lack the consumer-protection benefits of federal loans." A recent study by the Institute for College Access and Success found that nearly half of private-loan borrowers could have taken advantage of more affordable federal loans. It's just another way "you can make sure your education pays off." ■


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Lanco to look at power IPO2 min read . Updated: 27 Sep 2010, 05:57 PM IST
Lanco to look at power IPO
Lanco to look at power IPO
Mumbai: Lanco Infratech will consider an initial public offering for its power business as it looks to fund expansion plans to meet rising demand in Asia's third-largest economy, a senior official said.
The group has not set a timeline for the fund raising, but is currently consolidating all its power projects under a single company, K. Raja Gopal, chief executive of Lanco's thermal power business, said at the Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai.
"As we move forward, we will be requiring huge financial budgets to support our plans. To meet these needs at an appropriate time, we will be looking at an IPO or two," he said.
India faces peak hour power shortage of nearly 14%, and sector firms have lined up to raise funds as they expand generation and transmission capacity to satisfy a rapidly urbanising population and rising industrialisation.
India plans to add capacity of 100,000 MW during 2012-17.
Since July last year, Adani Power, NHPC, Indiabulls Power and JSW Energy have together raised about $2.8 billion through IPOs, capitalising on investor interest in the sector and a booming stock market.
Lanco currently operates 2,082 megawatts of generation capacity, and plans to commission another 2,000 MW by March. It also has a further 5,000 MW under development across the country.
It aims to generate 15,000 MW by 2015, Raja Gopal said.
"We foresee in the near future, affordable power is the answer. We feel there is a huge opportunity to grow in terms of size," Raja Gopal, who has worked in the power sector for over 28 years, said.
"In the infrastructure sector, volumes are large..the returns are not big, but are very steady in the long run."
Looking overseas
Lanco is now scouting for coal mines in Australia, Indonesia and Africa with at least 100 million to 200 million tonnes of output per year, to satisfy its rising coal needs, he added.
Coal powers 75% of India's electricity, but local output lags swelling demand. Imports are expected to grow to 100 million tonnes in 2011-12 from 80 million tonnes now.
Last month, Adani Enterprises agreed to invest $1.65 billion in an Indonesian coal port and railway project, and acquired stake in Australian miner Linc Energy's Galilee project for $2.7 billion.
Lanco is also bidding for coal-based power projects overseas and has bid for a 600 MW project in southern Sumatra, estimated at $775 million and Raja Gopal said Lanco was open to similar projects.
Lanco has looked to cut costs in its core business and has placed an order for 16 sets of 660 MW boiler-turbine-generator (BTG) power equipment from China's Harbin.
"Definitely it will be competitive compared to sourcing it from either Indian or European manufacturers".
Hyderabad-based Lanco, which listed in November 2006, also has interests in construction, roads and real estate. The company reported net profit of ₹ 1.13 billion in 2009-10, on revenues of 24.03 billion.
Lanco, which currently holds only two toll road projects in its portfolio, is looking at fresh opportunities in the segment, attracted by the potential for large orders.
"There is a huge opportunity. Definitely we will be looking, based on our actual experience and move forward in this sector," Raja Gopal said, adding Lanco is open to partnering with other players to bid for the larger projects.
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US Open Tennis Pros Get Eight Percent Raise For 2019 To $57 Million Total Prize Money
The USTA announced that total player compensation for the 2019 US Open will surpass $57 million for the first time, maintaining the US Open as the richest purse in tennis history. The USTA worked collaboratively with the ATP and WTA Tour to determine specific prize money levels on a round-by-round basis, including for the US Open Qualifying Tournament. The individual payouts for each round of the tournament are all Grand Slam records.
In addition to the prize money provided to the players by the US Open, the USTA will make a payment of $1,000,000 ($500,000 per tour) to support the ATP and WTA Tour player programs including pension.
The new record total represents an 8% increase over 2018 total compensation. Main draw prize money for the first round (round of 128) has increased by 47% over the last four years, and in that same time the second round (round of 64) has increased by 46%. By committing to these large increases for the opening rounds, the USTA's goal is to provide a better financial balance that benefits all players.
Both the men's and women's singles champions will earn $3.85 million, and the men's and women's doubles champion teams will earn $740,000, both payouts the highest in US Open history. The US Open Qualifying Tournament, which this year will see a near 20% increase in total prize money, and a doubling of prize money over the past four years, will offer more than $3.5 million in prize money for the first time.
"The US Open prides itself on offering the best tennis players in the world, the richest total prize money in our sport," said Patrick Galbraith, USTA Chairman of the Board and President. "We strive to be innovative, and feel that our new contribution of $500,000 to the ATP's player programs including its pension and the WTA Tour's transition programs for players will go a long way toward the long-term financial well-being of all of our sport's athletes."
US Open Fan Week begins with the US Open Qualifying Tournament and a full slate of free events for the public on Monday, August 19. The Main Draw of the US Open begins on Monday, August 26 and runs through the Sunday, September 8 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.
US Open's New Coaching From Stands Experiment Goes Against The Sport's Individual Nature
by Sharada Rajagopalan
When Wimbledon announced in 2018 after an extended match between John Isner and Kevin Anderson that it would be introducing a tie-break in the fifth set at 12-all, all eyes were set on the French Open.
The second major of the year made no similar overtures to appease to sentiments of wanting matches to end early and continued with the tradition of regulation scoring in the deciding set. Each five-setter that was played, including the thrilling quarterfinal between Stan Wawrinka and Stefanos Tsitsipas, vindicated this continuity without compunctions even among those wanting for changes in the scoring format.
However, in mid-2019, nearly a year later, if the US Open organisers had expected its decision to trial on-court coaching – from the stands – in the main draw matches this year would have nothing but teeming positivity, reality has been the opposite. The ones clamouring for modifications are also hesitant about accepting these, unmindful of the polished putting out of its rationale.
This wariness surrounding the potential implementation of on-court coaching maps out the wider impression of the move beyond what any finessed language can provide. That it is not a good move for a sport that is defined by its individuality and in which players are expected to come up with solutions to problems on their own, without any external support during the match.
Even these are just a couple of fundamentals upon which tennis rests. Regardless of these, players and coaches' unsubtle mannerisms to contravene this principle makes for familiar viewing. For example, the infamy surrounding the 2018 women's singles final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka in which Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou's ostensible coaching gestures accounted for more reactive responses than Osaka's first major win.
It is not hard to decipher the US Open's organisers to extend this option to players is another reactive demonstration to that incident. Only this time, it has manifested itself in a manner of appeasement at least towards the coach, if not towards the player.
For this reason, the biggest voice protesting against the move should be from Williams, apart from others who have criticised it, including former world No. 4 Tim Henman. For all the vociferousness she displayed about not being a direct recipient of Mouratoglou's coaching tips while arguing with Carlos Ramos who, as the umpire officiating that final, had penalised her, this is the time when her words would carry heft. It would mean she would not only be living up to her claims but also was inclined towards to retaining conventionality as is.
However, the onus on ensuring the retention of tradition does not rest on Williams alone. It is on every player regardless of the gender divisions. Rather, to be specific, the argument for and against on-court coaching falls on the generation gap – and the different mindsets – existing in tennis presently.
With the WTA using on-court coaching as an expedient tool for about the last decade or so, there is an interesting correlation to be made in this context. It applies not just to the women but for the men as well.
The women who have come through the ranks in the professional circuit in this lengthy time-span have become used to the phenomenon of having their coach assist them as needed in a match. For them to have their respective coach helping them out from the stands would only be an extension of the existing normalcy. The same parallel can be made with the ATP NextGen. Of the youngsters thinking of these changes as widening (of sorts) of the rules of the NextGen ATP Finals that has on-court coaching in place and welcoming it.
If these scenarios do come to pass, the scope of USTA's path of placation widens substantially. To the point it becomes the pivot introducing a newer tradition as suited to the ever-in-flux contemporary needs.
Can Novak Djokovic Win Another Wimbledon – U.S. Open Double?
Novak Djokovic entered Wimbledon this year having not won a tournament in a year. Now he could be on the verge of sweeping the two biggest titles in tennis.
Djokovic cemented his return to the top of the tennis world with his unexpected victory at Wimbledon in July, edging Rafael Nadal in an epic five-set semifinal and a straight-set final-round win over Kevin Anderson.
Now, Djokovic is on the verge of becoming only the second man in the Open era to win the Wimbledon and U.S. Open summer double more than twice, joining Roger Federer, who has turned the trick four times in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Djokovic swept Wimbledon and the US Open in 2011 and also in 2015.
Following Wimbledon, Djokovic also won the title in Cincinnati – to complete his career sweep of all nine Masters Series titles – defeating Roger Federer in the final. Despite his No. 6 seeding in New York, his win at Wimbledon and in Cincinnati see him trending upward in the tennis betting odds at the U.S. Open. After starting the year with a 6-6 record, he is now healthy and confident and inspired to win more titles and catch up to his rivals Federer (20) and Nadal (17) in the all-time major singles titles rankings.
Djokovic ended a career-long 54-week title drought with his fourth Wimbledon title and 13th major title overall. With a ranking of No. 21 at Wimbledon, he became the lowest-ranked major champion since No. 44 Gaston Gaudio at 2004 Roland Garros. His win continued the men's trend of major men's titles being won by primarily Federer, Nadal and Djokovic over the last ten years.
Djokovic's only struggles en route to the semifinals were with the high temperatures and humidity. With cooler weather coming to New York City for the event's finale, Djokovic, who often struggles in oppressive heat, will be much more comfortable.
Will The Chase For The US Open Men's Title Be Predictable Once Again?
Starting with Roger Federer's win at Wimbledon in 2004, only seven different men's players have won major titles. That's a span of 14 years and 56 major tournaments. The players are Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Juan Martin del Potro and Marin Cilic.
It's pretty safe to say than one of those seven will win the 2018 US Open men's singles title.
The least likely among this group are Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray. Both are coming off of serious injuries and surgeries (hip surgery for Andy Murray and knee surgery for Wawrinka) so the likelihood of them winning are slim.
Marin Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, who has also reached the Wimbledon and Australian Open finals within the last 14 months, would be the next longest shot along with del Porto. Del Potro is playing his 22nd Grand Slam and Cilic is playing his 15th since winning US Open titles respectively. Either could set an Open Era record for most attempts before winning a second Grand Slam. Del Potro reached the semifinals last year – including a win over Federer in the quarterfinals – and his win in Indian Wells in March – prove that he is a force to be reckoned with on hard courts this year. To boot, he has belief that he can win on the grand stage of New York City after having won the title in 2009 beating Federer in a five-set final for his lone major singles title to date.
Next come the three overwhelming favorites, according to 888sport, – top seed and defending champion Nadal, Wimbledon champion Djokovic and five-time champ Federer.
Nadal is rightly the favorite, buoyed with his title in Toronto heading into New York and yet another amazing clay court season, capped by his incredible 11th French Open title. To boot, the courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center are playing slow, which perfectly plays into Nadal 's game. Nadal has lost three matches in 2018 — the same number he lost in 2013 entering the US Open. Nadal is 40-3 this season and was 53-3 at the start of the 2013 US Open, where he won his 13th Grand Slam title. The Spaniard has won six Grand Slam titles as the top seed, including the US Open in 2010 and 2017.
Despite being seeded No. 6, Djokovic is the No. 2 favorite for the title, based on his return to form after two years of injuries and mental fatigue. His title at Wimbledon announced his return to the top of the tennis world and he comes into the US Open hot after beating Roger Federer in the final of Cincinnati to become the first player to complete the modern-sweep of all "Masters Series" titles – to go with his career Grand Slam as well. Djokovic went 6-6 in his first six tournaments of 2018. He is 27-4 in six events since.
Federer is 37 years old and is not only battling these six other major contenders, but a brigade of youngsters, some of which really believe they can defeat the awe-inspiring 20-time major singles champion.
Federer is the all-time leader with 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles and 310 weeks at No. 1 in the ATP Rankings. The Swiss could extend those records and set several new ones during the 2018 US Open. Federer seeks his sixth US Open title, which would break a three-way tie for most in the Open Era. Federer, 37, bids to become the oldest US Open champion in the Open Era (and oldest US Open finalist since 1974).
Among the outsiders from these seven contenders are three players who have never won a major title. Alexander Zverev reaches the most attention as the No. 4 seed, who has yet to excel on the Grand Slam tournament stage. However, with new super coach Ivan Lendl in his corner, keep a close eye on the German. John Isner, the top American player, is going through his best stretch of tennis, winning his first Masters Series title in Miami, and achieving his career results at the French Open (Round of 16) and Wimbledon (semifinals). Also to look out for Kevin Anderson, who took advantage of the open draw last year blown open by the late withdrawal of Andy Murray to reach the final, losing to Nadal, but also made his own hole in the draw at Wimbledon earlier this summer beating both Federer and Isner in extended fifth-set matches to reach the final, falling to Djokovic.
New Louis Armstrong Stadium – With A Roof – Dedicated
In terms of grand openings, this one was fit for kings — or more appropriately, Queens — that surely left a number of legends of tennis and music and thousands of fans of both wondering just what the late Louis Armstrong would have thought to himself.
The shimmering new Louis Armstrong Stadium was officially dedicated at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Wednesday with a bold, brassy commemoration befitting both the US Open and the legendary Satchmo.
With the brand new, 14,069-seat stadium serving as both the theater and the main attraction on US Open's Queens Day, Queens' own John McEnroe waxed poetic on his four US Open championships. Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis led an eight-piece marching band in a musical performance straight from Bourbon Street. James Blake and Michael Chang then triumphed over John and his brother Patrick in a Legends doubles match that served as a fitting encore.
Nearly 1,800 fans were on-hand to witness it all.
The Curious Case of Sam Querrey
by Bob Stockton
2017 seemed like it was going to be a transformative year in Sam Querrey's career, marking the reinvention of an inconsistent outsider as a player with genuine designs on reaching a Grand Slam final. The American delivered career-best performances at three of the four Grand Slams. Admittedly, reaching the third round of the Australian Open for the fifth time but failing to progress further is nothing to write home about, but a first Slam semi-final at Wimbledon followed by a first quarter-final at the US Open made 2017 a very good year for Querrey.
Querrey has always had the potential to beat anyone when at his peak level. There are players in the top 20 who are more consistent but lack the ability to reach a higher plane on occasion, with the likes of Pablo Carreno Busta, David Goffin and Roberto Bautista Agut all distinguished players but the kind of performers who could feasibly play their best against the world number 1 and still lose. There are other players in the top 20 who have mercurial talent and can be unstoppable for sets and matches at a time, such as the maverick Fabio Fognini and the erratic Grigor Dimitrov.
Querrey fits into that category, with his form at Wimbledon an indictment of this. In 2016, Querrey stunned world number 1 Novak Djokovic in the third round, with the American considered a massive outsider but able to reach a new level. If that wasn't enough, Querrey repeated this feat the following year by beating home favourite and world number 1 Andy Murray in the Wimbledon quarter-final. Admittedly, there were question marks over both Djokovic's and Murray's fitness, but often those players can use their intimidating aura to grind through and exploit opponents' weakness. Querrey played like a man possessed, possessed by a better tennis player than usual.
There are two key elements to consider when analysing if a player can win a Grand Slam for the first time: can they beat the best, and do they have the resilience to deliver a good level for a fortnight? A look at the latest tennis odds with bet365 for the US Open sees Querrey priced at 80/1 to win the title, a price that reflects that his ability to beat the best is currently outweighed by question marks over his consistency. This is why John Isner is at a much shorter price of 40/1, with Querrey's fellow big-serving American much more dependable.
For example, Isner is less likely to lose to a player ranked outside the top 300 when defending a title. This is what Querrey served up at Los Cabos, falling to rank outsider Egor Gerasimov in the round of sixteen in a tournament at which he arrived as reigning champion. Querrey has endured a tough 2018. After winning the first set at the French Open against Gilles Simon, Querrey promptly rolled over. He repeated this feat at Wimbledon against Gael Monfils, made all the more disappointing considering his form in London.
Querrey may have given the world one of the great tennis-related videos through his dancing skills, but he will be determined to discover if he can give the sport one of the great Grand Slam final performances. If he can bring his best to the US Open this year then he will strike fear into the tournament favourites. The signs don't necessarily suggest that this is too likely at this stage, but that's the thing with mercurial talents: there's no telling when they'll bring their best.
Novak Djokovic Return To Top Can Revitalise Men's Tennis
Nobody would have begrudged seeing Roger Federer lift his eighth Wimbledon title last year, nor would anyone have felt the Swiss master didn't deserve to hit Slam number 20 in Australia in January. In a similar fashion, we sat back and marvelled at Rafael Nadal taking his 11th title on the clay of Roland Garros in May.
However, while we are lucky to live in an era of greats in the men's game, there was something processionary about the Grand Slams in recent times, as if we were simply waiting to crown Federer or Nadal, even before the tournament started.
Last month at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic served us a timely reminder that he too should be mentioned among the all-time greats. His 13th Slam was wrapped up with the minimum of fuss against Kevin Anderson, but it was the semi-final, a five-set epic against Nadal, that really showed us how much we missed the unflappable Serb.
Bookmakers were quick to act on Djokovic seemingly putting those injury woes behind him and making his way back to the top, with 888sport putting him as favourite in the 2018 outright US Open odds. The Serb comes in at 11/4 at the moment, with Nadal and Federer both at 7/2. That's pretty tight, suggesting the odds-setters feel anyone of the three could win. Indeed, any suspicion of a niggle or slight injury, and those odds could change.
Odds show competitiveness is back
However, seeing three players right at the top of the betting markets is good news for the men's game. We must remember that that in the last two Slams, Nadal was odds-on for the French Open and Federer was a very short price (around 13/8) to win Wimbledon. Having Djokovic back adds another dimension to the elite level of the game.
Of course, nobody is ruling out a push from players outside this celebrated trio: Alexander Zverev, a player who keeps promising to fully bloom, is priced at 9/1, Del Potro is available at 10/1. Andy Murray, whose injury problems are hopefully behind him, is also available at 10/1, but match sharpness may elude the former world number one.
Put simply, the upcoming US Open (27th August – 9th September) feels like the first Grand Slam in a while where we do not have an overwhelming favourite from the outset. Having Djokovic, Federer and Nadal all fit will also open up some subplots: Can Federer extend his record of Slams to 21? Can Nadal rein Federer in by winning his 18th? Can Djokovic equal Pete Sampras' tally of 14 titles and regain his place at the top of the game.
'Big 4' could return to dominance
For all the talk of dominance of individuals over the past 15 years, it is also the rivalry within the 'Big 4' that has made men's tennis, at times, unmissable. You'll have to go back to 2012 to see the last time when the 'Big 4' each won a Grand Slam in the same season, but it was also an era when it was also incredibly difficult to predict who would come out on top, Nadal at Roland Garros excepted.
With Djokovic seemingly back to full fitness and, hopefully, Murray also getting healthy, we could be in for a treat over the next couple of years. Wimbledon sewed the seeds of some great rivalries to be re-established, let's hope we, as fans, reap the benefit, starting in New York in a few weeks.
2018 US Open To Feature Electronic Line Calling On All Courts
The USTA announced that electronic line calling will be utilized on all tournament courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the first time at the 2018 US Open. In 2006, the US Open became the first Grand Slam event to use electronic line calling during play, featuring video replay in Arthur Ashe Stadium, and now the US Open will be the first Grand Slam to utilize electronic line calling on all match courts.
In 2018, all Men's and Women's Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles events will be scheduled to feature electronic line calling technology. Having the technology available on all tournament courts provides a level of consistency and fairness throughout the tournament.
"Having electronic line calling on all of our courts allows us to provide a level playing field for all competitors," said David Brewer, US Open Tournament Director. "The US Open has a history of innovation, and by becoming the first Grand Slam to feature this technology on all courts, we are proud to carry-on that tradition."
Since 2007, the US Open's replay challenge system has been sponsored by Chase and is called the "Chase Review" in-venue and during the domestic broadcast of the US Open.
The four main stadium courts (Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand, Court 17) will house instant replay teams within each stadium. A centralized office housed inside the broadcast compound on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will handle the electronic line calling for all other courts. In this office, each court will be given a dedicated two-man team, consisting of a Review Official and a Hawk-Eye technician.
The implementation of this technology was made possible by the Strategic Transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which will be completed this year, as it afforded the opportunity to install the necessary technology throughout the grounds, in a cost-efficient manner.
Last year seven courts showcased electronic line calling: Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium (temporary structure), Grandstand, Court 17, Court 5, Court 10 and Court 13.
This year's tournament marks the 50th Anniversary of the US Open, and throughout Fan Week and the Main Draw, special recognitions and ceremonies will take place to honor the tradition and history of the event, as well as celebrate its great champions. In addition, the 2018 US Open marks the completion of the Strategic Transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with the opening of the new 14,000-seat Louis Armstrong Stadium. In all, the five-year project, which revamped more than 90 percent of the facility, will have incorporated the installation of a retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium, the construction of a new Louis Armstrong Stadium (also with a retractable roof), a new Grandstand, new West Stadium and practice courts, as well as a completely renovated and redesigned southern campus.
The 2018 US Open Tennis Championships Is The 50th Anniversary As A Pro Event – Here's How You Can Get Tickets
The 2018 US Open marks the 50th Anniversary of the US Open (open to pros and amateurs), and throughout Fan Week and the Main Draw of the tournament, special recognitions and ceremonies will take place to honor the tradition and history of the event, as well as celebrate its great champions. In addition, the 2018 US Open marks the completion of the Strategic Transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with the opening of the new 14,000-seat Louis Armstrong Stadium. In all, the five-year project, which revamped more than 90 percent of the facility, will have incorporated the installation of a retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium, the construction of a new Louis Armstrong Stadium (also with a retractable roof), a new Grandstand, new West Stadium and practice courts, as well as a completely renovated and redesigned southern campus.
The main draw of the 2018 US Open will be held Monday, August 27, through Sunday, September 9, with Arthur Ashe Kids' Day powered by Net Generation, a full day tennis and music festival for families and children, kicking off the US Open on Saturday, August 25. US Open Fan Week, which kicks off with the US Open Qualifying Tournament on Tuesday, August 21, consists of a series of free events taking place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and in the New York area.
Tickets for the 2018 US Open and the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day powered by Net Generation stadium show can be purchased via:
• USOpen.org and the US Open app
• Ticketmaster.com and the Ticketmaster app
Payment can be made by credit card – American Express is the Official Card of the US Open.
For ticket plan availability, group sales, disabled seating and other US Open information, visit USOpen.org or call 718-760-6363.
The 2018 US Open will feature day sessions beginning at 11:00 a.m. and night sessions beginning at 7:00 p.m. from Monday, August 27 through the quarterfinals on Wednesday, September 5 (Wednesday, September 5 will feature a 12:00 p.m. day session). The Women's Semifinals are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 6 and the Men's Semifinals for 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7. The Women's Singles Final is scheduled for Saturday, September 8 at 4:00 p.m., and the Men's Singles Final for 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 9.
In 2018, both Arthur Ashe Stadium and the new Louis Armstrong Stadium will hold dedicated day and night sessions. This marks the first time that a second stadium will feature a night session at the US Open. With the new Louis Armstrong Stadium also being equipped with a retractable roof, there will be a larger number of matches played on schedule, regardless of weather conditions.
For the fourth straight year, the US Open will be distributed first-ball to last-ball, live and exclusively across the ESPN family of networks, on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN digital platforms. In addition, an hour-long Arthur Ashe Kids' Day powered by Net Generation special will air at 2:00 p.m. ET on ABC on Sunday, August 26.
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The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level — from local communities to the highest level of the professional game. A not-for-profit organization with more than 655,000 members, it invests 100% of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the US Open, one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world, and launched the US Open Series, linking seven summer WTA and ATP World Tour tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it owns approximately 90 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S. and selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA's philanthropic entity, the USTA Foundation, provides grants and scholarships in addition to supporting tennis and education programs nationwide to benefit under-resourced youth through the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. For more information about the USTA, go to USTA.com or follow the official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.
USTA Plans Celebrations For 50th Anniversary of U.S. Open
The USTA announced a slate of special events and activities it has planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the US Open. The U.S. National Championships became the US Open in 1968, as the event opened its doors to professional players for the first time. The USTA will activate programming across all its channels including publishing, retail, events, and digital programming to create broad-based offerings designed to celebrate the past and look to the future of America's Grand Slam.
"This is a true milestone year for the USTA and the US Open," said Katrina Adams, USTA Chairman of the Board and President. "With the completion of our five-year transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, we are now positioned to celebrate our tremendous history, while being poised for future growth."
One of the most visible initiatives is the introduction of a bold new logo for the event. The logo, created by renowned graphic design firm Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv, is a streamlined and modernized version of the tournament's iconic flaming ball logo, which was first introduced in 1997. This new logo was designed to create a visual identity for the tournament that will last far into the future.
The new logo will feature prominently in the US Open's 2018 advertising campaign, "Built for Glory." The new campaign, created by long-time US Open agency partner McGarryBowen, leverages the new visual identity along with creative elements inspired by the transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open since 1978. The campaign will begin to roll out on US Open digital and social channels and broadcast platforms, with an expanded multi-platform media plan set for the summer.
"The new logo is bold and energetic, and better captures and expresses the dynamism of the US Open," said USTA Chief Marketing Officer Amy Choyne. "We have enjoyed 50 years of greatness and our new visual identity will better carry us forward for the next 50 years."
50th Anniversary celebratory events will be integrated into all US Open activities in 2018. The second year of "The US Open Experience" will feature appearances by former champions and other special guests at a location to be determined in New York City on Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August 24. The USTA also plans to hold 50th Anniversary events, including special appearances, autograph sessions, and photo opportunities during "Fan Week" from August 21, through August 26.
A full line of products featuring the new logo will be available this spring and summer, and the USTA is also working with its licensees to create specific 50th Anniversary merchandise and products.
In addition, the USTA is working with the noted publisher of art and graphic books, Abrams Publishing, to create a 50th Anniversary book that captures the comprehensive history of the tournament and its champions.
Digitally, the USTA is producing a host of 50th Anniversary programming for its broadcast partners, websites and social channels. In conjunction with the introduction of the new logo, the USTA and long-time technology partner IBM will fully redesign USOpen.org to echo the innovative style of the new mark. Additionally, the USTA will create a 50th Anniversary docu-series featuring a number of 15-minute thematic episodes. Each episode will be themed to major accomplishments and innovations over the 50-year span of the tournament, including equal prize money for women and men, the introduction of technological innovations to the game, the elevation of the on-site fan experience, and other topics. A second series of vignettes, tied to the Built for Glory campaign, also will be produced and offered to US Open domestic and international broadcast partners. The fast-paced pieces will capture the entire US Open experience, from the top players, to celebrity chefs to great historic moments.
This year also marks the conclusion of the five-year strategic transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The new Louis Armstrong Stadium, a state-of-the-art, 14,000 seat stadium with a retractable roof will debut at the 2018 US Open. In addition to the new Louis Armstrong, the $600M transformation includes two new stadiums, a retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium, and completely redesigned grounds that have improved the US Open experience for players and fans alike.
The 2018 US Open begins on Monday, August 27 and runs through Monday, September 9. A full schedule of US Open 50th Anniversary events will be released this summer


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If you're around long enough, things will change. It's the calculus of the human experience. Neighborhoods, friends, mentalities. For Sam Evian, maybe it was the commercial whitewashing of his Brooklyn block, a revolving door of friendships, or just the feeling of aging on his body and soul. You, Forever is Sam Evian's sophomore record out today via Saddle Creek. It's a return to his trademark patient and crisp analog soul-rock with a matured and conscious sagacity.
The single "Health Machine" is about a rejection of the typical rock and roll road warrior diet and lifestyle. Would you consider yourself health conscious? Has your physical and mental health state been different for your new record writing and recording cycle?
I'm not overtly healthy, but as a I grow older, I feel the effects of my abuse. I definitely drink too much. I quit smoking last year and it has been amazing. I suppose I'm trying to shape up, you know?
What are your strategies for keeping your health machine functioning properly while you're out on the road?
Health Machine is actually a fictional thing. I wish it was real. I dreamt it up when I was shopping for vitamins at CVS. Looking back at my taxes, I spent a lot of money at CVS last year. I always buy that zicam stuff. It kinda works!
You, Forever is your latest record out June 1st on Saddle Creek. It seems to be heavily focused on personal responsibility, deliberate living, and reckoning with being the sole liability for your own decision-making. Did anything in particular drive these themes to the forefront of your imagination over the past year or so? Have you struggled with this realization or found inspiration as a songwriter in the mantra?
Well, I'm getting older. I guess I'm trying to get my shit together…but not in your traditional job/house/marriage sort of way. I just want to be a good person, and I want to feel OK in my day to day life. I want to bring something to the table for my peers and the society that I am a part of. I don't think it's a struggle. I'm super privileged..and I'm happy to have the opportunity to try and be my best self.
Several of the instrumentals on the new record were captured on a 4-track in your parents' home in North Carolina. How does working with such a limited piece of recording machinery help you seize your ideas and get them to the finish line; typically having a polished and tight quality?
I love the limitations…it helps me move quick and not get caught up in insecurities. In our digital world, I think it's important to create small systems for ourselves. Humans seem to do best when they have a challenge to work out. Otherwise we will just flounder around in the unlimited digi-art universe.
The record was cut to tape at a house in Upstate NY you and your bandmates retreated to with an 8-track reel-to-reel. What was the energy and pace like during the recording? Were you pushed for time or wide open to explore and be patient with the process? What made Upstate the destination for recording the album?
We had a decent amount of time..about 12 days. It's definitely on the short side. I had two reels of 1/2-inch tape, which allowed us to keep one take per song, with no edits. So we did about one song per day. It was intense. In the morning, I would play the demo for everyone. Then we would start playing around with parts and form. We'd rehearse for several hours and then have a nice lunch. Then we'd cut into tracking and would finally arrive at the 'perfect' take around dinner time. Then we would all hang and cook lovely food together.
It was important for me to take everyone out of their element a bit..and upstate NY is so perfect for that. It's only 2 hours from the city, so we all could just hop in the van and be there within an afternoon's drive. I suppose I was inspired to consider that area because I was heavily into Music From Big Pink.
You, Forever is also partly about separating some preconceived notions you had about what living in New York was like versus the reality you've discovered there. What was your initial idea of what "life in New York" was supposed to look and feel like? How is it actually different? What parts were you correct about?
It's been a wild ride. I moved to New York in 2011 with a thousand bucks in my pocket. I thought it would be enough dough to get started. It wasn't… I slept in a practice space, on friends' floors, in the back of Glasslands. I've come a long way since then. I'm not sure I even remember what I thought it would be like, but it was so exciting. It still is. I love New York City. A lot has changed; venues, friends, bands have come and gone. A lot of neighborhoods have been wiped out and whitewashed. There is a Whole Foods and an Apple store in Williamsburg but I'm still here.
You've opened for Whitney, Lucius, Allah-Las, Big Thief and others over the past couple of years. How did those experiences impact your own performance skills? What are the most critical aspects of performing to maintain a captivated audience and to convey your songs to a room both big and small?
I learned a ton from those pals! Besides the nerdy guitar tone zone stuff, the main take away is that on the big picture, I have to be super present and committed to any performance. I can't get caught up in the little things that go wrong. I have to connect with people, and it's fun to do that. It's a trip to look out and see someone mouthing the words to your song. I never thought that would happen, but it does! I'm lucky to have this sort of interaction with complete strangers, and I don't want to let anyone down by being off my game or too in my own head.
Purchase Sam Evian's new record You, Forever out today via Saddle Creek. Find Sam's upcoming tour dates here.


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Mennonite Historical Atlas
Mennonite Historical Atlas
William Schroeder & Helmut T. Huebert
A collection of 128 maps showing past and present locations of Mennonites in Europe, Russia, North America and Latin America. The Atlas includes four maps of Aussiedler locations and six maps of Hutterite sites. Forty-two pages of text add meaning to the maps. Complete with bibliography and a detailed index.


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Metalsmithing Tools: Paper and Rawhide Mallets
Students often ask why their new rawhide mallets are so hard and why they mar the metal. Like most jewelers, the first mallet we purchased was a rawhide mallet and at the time, we were also disappointed with its performance as it really marked our metal more than smoothing it. No one had told us, and we'll bet that no one told you either, that the mallet had to be prepared and broken in before it will perform properly.
Prep for Rawhide Mallets
The mallets come from the factory with a hard shellac coating. The coating must be removed first. We like to use a coarse rasp and alcohol to accomplish this. An alternative many people prefer is soaking the mallet head in water for about an hour to soften the rawhide. We tried this but found it caused the spiraled rawhide to start to unwind and come apart so we no longer do this.
Soften the Surface
After this initial cleanup you can start pounding on something hard to break up and loosen the rawhide fibers, many people recommend pounding on a sharp rock or concrete sidewalk. This may lead to embedding small rock particles or sand into the fibers. These hard embedded particles can mar the surface you're trying to smooth out and could possibly stay imbedded in the mallet's surface for years to come.
We prefer to pound the rawhide on the sharp edge of a piece of steel or iron instead. Softening the rawhide surface is time consuming and hard work but well worth the effort when the mallet finally starts to work properly. The rawhide mallet is one of the few tools that improves its performance with age and years of hard work. Just about the time it looks worn out and ready for replacement it's just about perfect and should be cherished.
Paper Mallets
It wasn't until recently we were able to acquire a paper mallet, although we had been looking for many years. If you ever get a chance to buy one don't pass it by, even if it's a used one. Buying a used paper mallet that's already been broken in will save you a lot of work. Remember, like the rawhide mallets, the paper mallets just get better with age and use.
We do have some good news: paper mallets are available from All Craft USA. We spoke with Tevel who says he has located a source! Just call 800.645.7124 to order one. Better yet, if you live in the area visit in person. Tevel has lots of treasures of interest for you: 135 W 29th Street, #205, NY, NY 10001, 212.279.7077.
Tevel cautions, these mallets need to be broken in just as we described for rawhide mallets.
We have not tried soaking the paper mallet in water yet and probably won't risk destroying it. These paper mallets are so wonderful that we just can't understand why they've slipped into oblivion. Good luck and we hope that someday you'll be lucky enough to own one of these wonderful mallets.
Tom & Kay
Tom & Kay Benham are Contributing Editors to Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist and author its Ask the Experts column. Have a question for them? Please leave a comment below.
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2 Comments
Your article was very interesting.
Because of classes with Charles Lewton Brain in Calgary , I have been making paper hammers for five years now on a machine my husband designed. And I have been selling then through my website http://www.accidentalhammer.com . From the machine that rolls the heads, to all the finish work, it is all hand done and rather labor intensive . But the hammers are wonderful and I am still using the one I made five years ago. The end is velvet smooth.The hammers are ready to use from the beginning of use with no preparation.
They leave no marks. And I use then mainly for foldforming and am able to pound on nearly finished surfaces without damaging previous work.
My customers have been jewelry artists and foldforming artists. Should you be out our way, my studio is open to visitors.
I would be interested in what you think of the hammer.
Thank you.
Denys Knight
Thanks for your feedback, Denys. We will post your info in our Nov column. If we get out your way we'll look you up. Tom & Kay


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Back to sheets bought from www.craftsuprint.com only because they make quick and easy cards and if you have a lot to make they are perfect!
Its just one sheet to print and the cutting out is easy enough usually but then with a little decorating they look WOW
So this sheet was designed by one of my all time favourite designers Janet Briggs and the item number is 358682_68
So materials for this card I used ….
Heat mat to work on and protect your surface – I always use it...
Black A4 card
Decoupage sheet
Silver straight line peel offs
Silver snowflake peel offs
Glamour dust
Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue
Double sided tape
Sticky pads
Eazi Score Board & tool
Tonic 8" guillotine
Shaping tool from www.dimensionstamps.com
Foam shaping mat – stamping mat or even a mouse mat
To make the card ...
I used the eazi score board to score the A4 black card on line 7 then folded over and ran the bone folder over the fold to sharpen the crease.
I cut out the base layer and added double sided tape to the back – removed the backing from the tape and after lining it up on the card front with the eye I fixed the sheet in place!
Before I started adding the decoupage I used the silver straight line peel offs to edge the whole card and then used the small snowflake peel offs to fill in the big spaces.
Now I can start on the decoupage
I cut all the pieces out and stuck tiny sticky pads all over the back of the pieces, removed the waste and then laid each piece of decoupage down.
I did run the top pieces between my thumb and the scissor blade to slightly curve the piece then added sticky pads and positioned on the card.
To decorate I kept it simple – the Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue was added to the fur trim around the hat and coat not forgetting the pompom – once it was all dry I added a little more diluted pva glue and again covered with glitter to give a good thick chunky looking fur trim....
A touch of red glitter was put on the berries and glossy accents to the nose and Robins...
As I said at the start this type of card is as quick and as easy as you want it to be – you could mat and layer it onto a mirri card – or backing paper – add ribbons, gems, bows – the list is endless.
Or do as I have done here – keep it simple...
What do you think to it??
See you next time....


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Vacancy summary
Reference: 08057 Date Posted: 27 June 2016
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Reference: 08057
Date Posted: 27 June 2016
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What are noncholera Vibrio?
Noncholera Vibrio are bacteria in the same family as those that cause cholera.
Where are noncholera Vibrio bacteria found?
Noncholera Vibrio bacteria live in saltwater and are commonly found in marine environments and estuaries. These bacteria are frequently isolated from oysters and other shellfish during the summer months.
How does this bacteria spread?
Noncholera Vibrio can cause disease in people who eat contaminated seafood or have an open wound that is exposed to seawater. There is no evidence for person-to-person transmission of noncholera Vibrio.
Who gets infected with noncholera Vibrio?
Persons who are immunocompromised, especially those with chronic liver disease, are at risk for noncholera Vibrio infection when they eat raw seafood, particularly oysters. Since noncholera Vibrio are naturally found in warm marine waters, people with open wounds can be exposed to noncholera Vibrio through direct contact with seawater.
What are the symptoms of noncholera Vibrio infection?
Among healthy people, ingestion of noncholera Vibrio can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In immunocompromised persons, particularly those with chronic liver disease, noncholera Vibrio can infect the bloodstream, causing a severe and life-threatening illness.
Noncholera Vibrio can also cause an infection of the skin when open wounds are exposed to warm seawater. These infections may lead to skin breakdown and ulceration.
How soon do symptoms appear?
Symptoms usually occur within 24 hours of eating contaminated food or within 12 to 72 hours after exposure to contaminated seawater.
What is the treatment for noncholera Vibrio infection?
Patients with diarrhea should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost fluids. In severe illnesses, (e.g., bloodstream or wound infection) antibiotics may be used.
How can this infection be prevented?
Some tips for preventing noncholera Vibrio infections, particularly among immunocompromised patients, including those with underlying liver disease:
Do not eat raw oysters or other raw shellfish.
Cook shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) thoroughly:
For shellfish in the shell, either a) boil until the shells open and continue boiling for 5 more minutes, or b) steam until the shells open and then continue cooking for 9 more minutes. Do not eat those shellfish that do not open during cooking.
Boil shucked oysters at least 3 minutes or fry them in oil at least 10 minutes at 375°F.
This fact sheet is for informational purposes only. It should not be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. If you think that you may have this infection, or have questions about the disease described above, you should consult your health care provider.
For additional information on this disease, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
To contact the Epidemiology and Emerging Infections Program, please call 860-509-7994.


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Story by: Ciara DiVita, American Red Cross
Photos by: Susan Plotner, American Red Cross
On June 19, 2018, the American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region held a retirement reception honoring Patricia "Pat" Scharr at Highfield Country Club in Middlebury, Connecticut. Pat has been a valued member of the Red Cross team for more than 40 years. She's an enthusiastic and passionate individual who has dedicated her life to the Red Cross mission. Pat's early years in the Red Cross were spent as a lifeguard and water safety instructor. She was also an instructor for CPR and first aid for about 20 years.
Pat has been an integral part of the success of not only the Red Cross in Connecticut and Rhode Island, but also across the country. "Pat raised millions of dollars over the years to support the mission," said Mario Bruno, CEO, American Red Cross, Connecticut and Rhode Island Region. "Not only did she raise all that money, but she also taught those around her how to support the Red Cross. Her efforts always multiplied by those people around her." He also joked that Pat is the queen of in-kind donations. "Whatever you need in a relief operation, she can find it. She could find a toaster in the desert – if we had to use one in a relief operation."
Pat is a top-performer, life-long learner, and one of the most passionate Red Crossers. She has done an amazing job in the field of fundraising and philanthropy. "Pat has stayed on top of the game every single year. She maintained her Certified Fund Raising Executive credential, engaged with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and served as chapter president for two years," said Krista Coletti, Chief Development Officer. Pat has enjoyed her time at the Red Cross because it has allowed her to meet new people, listen to their ideas, and share the Red Cross story.
Along with outstanding fundraising efforts over the course of her career, Pat has a passion for teaching other people about the Red Cross, how to fundraise, and how to be sure that people understand the mission. "Pat has helped countless people with fundraising and donating and has truly impacted thousands of lives," said Dianne Auger, former Red Cross CEO and current board member.
The Red Cross depends on financial donations to be able to continue doing great work. Without people like Pat, people wouldn't have an avenue where they can take their money and donate it with an organization they can trust. "We have a really long history of doing that – year in and year out – and it's because of people like Pat," said Patrick O'Donnell, Board Chair. Pat is someone who exudes warmth, hope, and genuineness. Her ability to share the Red Cross story and mission with others has greatly impacted her fundraising efforts and the overall success of the Red Cross.
Volunteering, working for, or getting involved at any level with the Red Cross is a rewarding experience. "It's life-altering if you open yourselves up to it. Your work is indirectly changing lives. But your life will also be changed if you really pay attention to what's going on," said Pat.
Pat is confident that the person who replaces her will be great and filled with new ideas to share with the Red Cross. "They'll have new ideas, open the windows, and they'll move the team forward," she said. Pat will continue to volunteer her time at the Red Cross, but she is also looking forward to reading more books and being able to swim laps at the pool every day.
Best of luck, Pat! You will be greatly missed. All of your colleagues wish you the very best in your next journey, and want you to remember – once a Red Crosser, always a Red Crosser.


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- SFAS entry form – Download Here Please do not use this for M&M entries. Use the one specific to M&Ms which is available on the M&M page
- Set show for Working Horse/Pony download here
- Important! Download checklist here
- Download schedule. Download Here
- SFAS rules. Download Here
Search For A Star Competition ("SFAS") is open to amateur riders only. Eligible riders include those: who have not ridden, exhibited or owned a horse that has competed in a showing class at Horse of the Year Show since and including 2008; who do not produce or ride horses for the show ring for remuneration; who are not judges on the panel of any showing association or have judged any showing class whether registered/unregistered, paid/unpaid.
SFAS is open to horses and ponies who have not qualified for Horse of the Year Show ("HOYS") before 1 March 2019. They may have qualified for Royal International Horse Show ("RIHS") before this date but must not have been placed 1st to 10th at the show.
The horse or pony must not have been exhibited by a professional show rider or producer. Please read the rules for more details.
All horses and ponies qualify for a rosette.
All times are approximate – competitors must declare 30 minutes before the stated start time of each class – see rules about declaration.
Competitors and riders who qualify 1st or 2nd in SFAS may be invited to enter HOYS but entry to HOYS is not automatic and amongst other things is subject to the rider and horse or pony meeting the required standard for entry to HOYS and complying with the Search For A Star rules and regulations.
We will endeavour to run to time – further information from the secretary will be available on the day.
The onus is on the exhibitor, rider and owner to ensure that they meet the criteria of Search for a Star. Organisers of the competition will not be held responsible for any advice given regarding eligibility.