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Assistant manager John Hartson says he is not unduly concerned by Wales' lack of goals.
Chris Coleman's side go into Friday's World Cup qualifier against Scotland having scored only once in their last five matches.
Wales have not scored from open play since November 2011 but Hartson is confident goals will come.
"It's not a major worry to us at the minute but we know about it," said former Wales striker Hartson.
"We're aware of what it takes to win football matches.
"If we weren't really creating chances I'd be more worried but hopefully on Friday we can create plenty of chances and we'll score some goals."
Wales' only goal in their last five internationals was a free-kick scored by Gareth Bale in the 6-1 defeat in Serbia in September.
Sam Vokes was the last Wales player to score from open play, during a 4-1 friendly win over Norway in November 2011.
Hartson, who has offically joined the coaching team, is more worried about the fact that Wales' strikers - including Vokes - are not playing regularly for their clubs.
"It's a slight concern for us that our strikers are not playing week in week out," said the former Celtic striker, who scored 14 international goals.
"Sam Vokes is not currently in the Burnley side, Simon Church is in and out at Reading and Steve Morison doesn't play every week at Norwich.
"We've brought in [Craig] Davies from Barnsley, who has been scoring goals regularly and you can't beat having competition in the squad.
"It is a concern that you don't get goals from your front men but it's not only the strikers we need to look at, it's the whole team we need to look at.
"When the team are on the front foot and playing well the goals will come. I think it's more of a problem conceding them at the minute than scoring them."
Hartson scored the winner for Wales in a friendly against Scotland in May 1997.
And the former Arsenal and West Ham player says the Wales players will not need any extra motivation ahead of the game at Cardiff City Stadium.
Wales lost their opening two games, against Belgium and Serbia, while Scotland were held at home by the Serbians and Macedonia.
"The one good thing about Friday is that you don't necessarily need to get the players up for this game," Hartson said.
"It will be like an old fashioned British-type derby, where the players will know each other pretty well having played against each other several times and some playing in the same clubs.
"We expect it to be pretty fast and furious like a typical British-type game.
"We know what we have to do. We know the importance of three points but are also not underestimating the Scottish side. They are a very strong side with a good blend.
"We know we have to improve on Serbia where it wasn't good enough.
"We need to improve on our last performance to get anywhere near Scotland, who've come off two home draws.
"They would have probably expected to win at least one of those games.
"I think Scotland may well feel they may perform better away from home. It's a big game and the result is massive.
"We know how important it is to get a win against our arch-rivals."
Wales Squad: Jason Brown (Aberdeen), Lewis Price (Crystal Palace), Owain Fôn Williams (Tranmere Rovers), Darcy Blake (Crystal Palace), Ben Davies (Swansea City), Jazz Richards (Swansea City), Chris Gunter (Reading), Lewn Nyatanga (Bristol City), James Wilson (Bristol City), Adam Matthews (Celtic), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Williams (Swansea City, capt), Joe Allen (Liverpool), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Vaughan (Sunderland), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Simon Church (Reading), Steve Morison, (Norwich City), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), Sam Vokes (Burnley).


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Leftist party candidates PT's Haddad and PDT's Gomes rose in the polls but were still behind. Argentina's primary fiscal deficit was $10.3bn in August, a 58% YoY drop. The accumulated primary deficit was 0.9% of GDP, half of that observed in Aug 2017. Commodities The headline news was a fresh wave of customs tariffs between the US and China. The US added $200bn and China $60bn but markets were pleasantly surprised that there was no escalation and that the actual tax percentage was lower than expected. Elsewhere, Beijing unveiled a plan via the NDRC to increase infrastructure spending with a focus on transport. All this helped risk appetite rise a little, pushing the US dollar lower and helping commodities rebound. In another busy week for oil market news, Saudi Arabia implied that it was happy with Brent crude at above $80 over the short term, causing traders to wonder if the country had the capacity to deal with falling Iranian exports. Saudi output is currently running at 10.35 million b/d while theoretical capacity is 12 million and the record to date is 10.66 million. Russia's output has been increasing at a steadier pace and has just hit 11.3 million b/d, beating the precedent record set in October 2016. Russia's energy minister said production could reach 11.5 million b/d by 2021 or above record Soviet era levels. Ahead of a weekend OPEC/non-OPEC meeting in Algiers, Donald Trump once again took to Twitter, this time to demand that the OPEC monopoly cut prices immediately. OPEC is a cartel, and thus an oligopoly, but there is no plan to increase production quotas. Meanwhile, US inventories continued lower and are now at a low not seen since September 2015. At Cushing, which determines WTI prices, they are at a 5-year low, a situation that could lead to a sharp rise in petrol prices as we approach the mid-term elections. The only way Donald Trump could offset a price rise would be to add to the 11m barrels from the US strategic oil reserves that are already scheduled for release. He could also reduce anti-Iran sanctions but that particular option does not appear to feature on the agenda. Corporate debt Credit The mood was mixed. Recent developments in Italy had been positive with some progress on the budget preparations and a government deficit target in tune with European standards but US-China trade fears persisted. New tariffs were slapped on $200bn in Chinese imports and $60bn in US imports. But the details were less severe than expected and China is reportedly considering reducing this amount from October. Construction stocks sharply underperformed over the week. Astaldi remained mired in uncertainty over the sale of the Bosphorus bridge and its increase of capital although investors were slightly relieved by the sale of its 59.4% stake in the Mestre hospital. CMC Di Ravenna and Aldesa posted disappointing results with worsening credit indicators and high leverage. Nyrstar's bonds fell on a profit warning. The metals company said second-half EBITDA would be significantly lower than in the first half. The group's rating was also downgraded by Moody's from B3 to Caa1. Casino/Rallye's bonds rose after Rallye secured a €500m line of credit due June 30 2020 from 5 banks to help with short term liquidity. Teva's bonds outperformed after the FDA approved its anti-migraine drug. 2019 results should rise as a result. Danske Bank remained under pressure from allegations that its Estonian affiliate had been involved in money laundering. The enquiry is still in progress and could result in both Danish and US fines. On an a rather active new issues market, insurance groups Phoenix and Groupama both raised €500m with euro-denominated Tier 2 debt at 4.375% and 3.375%. BBVA sold a €1bn AT1 bond at 5.875%. 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It was late by the time we were discharged last night (almost 9 o'clock) but we made it home. Thank the Lord!
I was ready to go nuts! You all saw my last post so I won't repeat myself, but after that, Joshua continued to do pretty well. He had me nervous at the 3.5 hour mark because he was starting to wheeze again, just a little, and I was thinking let's just give him the inhaler (like I would do at home) and he'll be fine. But we waited the full 4 hours (he didn't get any worse or I would have said something) and when the 4 hour mark came and went, I went to see the nurse. She saw me coming and said we could go ahead with his inhaler then. We did that (Joshua was none too pleased, but he gets over it quickly) and then the resident came in. I was nervous about a resident being the one to examine him here because, in my experience, they are ultra-cautious and I was afraid they wouldn't let him go unless he sounded perfect. Thankfully, this resident was all by herself and clearly had some experience under her belt because she was super nice, very quick and confident. She said we could go (after getting the attending's approval.) Yay!
We started packing up and Joshua eagerly put on his crocs. In the process of this, Joshua went in the bathroom and pulled the emergency help cord with an impish grin! Oops! The nurse came running, I apologized, we all laughed, and I commented that it was a good thing we were leaving because he was definitely himself again and getting into trouble!
The nurse offered to call someone to help me get out to the car, and while my hands were pretty full, I didn't want to wait the extra 15+ minutes that would have taken so I opted to bring him down by myself. We didn't have a lot of stuff but my laptop bag, my tote bag which was jam-packed, Joshua's pillow pet and fleece blanket, and of course said very-wild-at-this-point-because-he-had-gone-all-day-without-a-decent-nap-and-was-up-way-past-his-bedtime two year old all added up to an armful. Joshua managed to get free of my hand and ran into the peds floor playroom on the way out (I had to drag him out screeching and he finally relented when I promised him we were going home and he could see Daddy.) Then at the elevator, I had to let go of his hand to push the elevator button. In that split second, Joshua disappeared. With my pile of stuff, I thought he was just under my other arm, but he wasn't. I found him quickly – about 10 feet away – in a family waiting room with toys. Oh my goodness, he was fast! Luckily, we made the rest of the way out to the car more smoothly.
I was so glad to get home! Joshua was too. He went to bed and slept really well, stirring only when I had to wake up twice for his every-4-hour inhaler treatments.
Our family doctor is going to get us an at-home portable nebulizer and a prescription for oral steriods to have on hand in case Joshua has another "episode" like this. The official word on the hospital paperwork was that Joshua had "Reactive Airway Disease." Thankfully, we've only had one other breathing-episode with Josh – a year ago, so hopefully this doesn't become more often. But Joshua had a bunch of colds last winter and they never went to his lungs, so we'll see. But now we'll be better prepared. If we have the nebulizer and steroids, we can do pretty much everything the hospital did at home, so hopefully we can avoid future hospital stays.
I'm exhausted and trying to fight off this bug Joshua has. And Luke now too. Poor baby, thankfully he seems to just have a cold. Luke seems more like Nathan & Emily without respiratory issues.
Which reminds me, I thought I was going to lose my mind yesterday afternoon. It was the weirdest thing, but around 3 pm, I suddenly missed Luke terribly and wanted to hold him. And the thought of possibly not being able to go home that night and see my baby nearly brought me to tears. It was completely irrational (hormones probably) but it reminded me again how blessed I am to be able to stay home with my blessings and raise them myself. I went 12 hours without seeing my baby yesterday and that was more than enough for me. I was so glad to kiss and hug him last night!
So anyways, this morning, we did some light school (I was too tired to do the full load) and then I had planned to come update you all. But my internet wouldn't work. Turned out our modem died and they had to come replace it. We just signed on for new internet service a couple weeks ago so it was really weird. But you never know with technology. Luckily, we have a good provider now and they sent a technician out very quickly and he replaced it about an hour ago. So we're back up and running!
And now here's a few pictures from yesterday. They're not the best quality – I didn't want to use the flash all over and annoy people.
In the ER – tired and not feeling well:
Here, the meds had kicked in a little and Joshua started feeling better. He sat up and wanted to drink some water and watch Elmo more closely. He kept sipping the water and then patting the tray and saying "Here" because he wanted me to put it back.
Worn out after moving upstairs to the peds floor:
Doing much better, after another round of breathing treatments and enjoying some food and playing with a dinosaur from the playroom – "ROAR!"
Here is when he was so thrilled with the food tray. It was so funny:
Thank you all so much for your prayers, thoughts, and comments. It meant so much to me knowing that we weren't alone and that so many people all over were thinking of us and lifting us up in prayer. I know it helped. It was a long day yesterday, but God was so good and I am so thankful my little boy is doing better.


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Sometimes you need fertilizers
Am I an organic gardener? I'm often asked that question. I suspect that many who read this column conclude that my frequent reference to composting and compost in gardening means I must be an organic gardener. They seem shocked when I say that I use chemical fertilizers in addition to amending my soils with compost. My reasoning is that of a scientist.
Before my research into compost, my primary area of research was mineral nutrition of plants. My research for the thesis for my master's degree resulted in the development of a slow-release fertilizer marketed as Osmocote 18-6-12. The three-year study was conducted on yews, a narrow-leaf evergreen common in landscape plantings. At the time, the nursery industry was starting to grow more plants in pots. Nurserymen were using the same fertilizers as in field production. The two are totally different growing conditions. Plants growing in pots require more frequent irrigation, which washes more nutrients through the bottom of the pots. Plants grow faster in pots because of high rooting-media temperatures and better aeration. But the rooting media used for growing plants in pots do not store nutrients well.
My research and reviews of the results of many other plant-nutrient experts convinced me that it can be very difficult to satisfy the nutrient requirements of plants at different stages of growth.
My later work in the use of compost in the production of nursery and greenhouse crops reinforced the conclusion that it takes both organic and mineral fertilizers to achieve both plant health and high crop yields.
In the spring when soils are cool, compost, animal manure and organic fertilizers are unable to generate sufficient nutrients because they require microbial activity to release nutrients. For spring-planted crops such as peas, cabbage, broccoli, onions and cauliflower, chemical fertilizers can provide those nutrients.
Again when tomato and pepper plants are flowering and fruiting simultaneously, the demand for nitrogen is greater than organics are capable of generating. Plants drop bottom leaves because the nitrogen within them is migrating out of the leaves and moving up the stem. This makes the plants more susceptible to blight.
In mid-summer when sweet corn is growing rapidly in advance of tasseling, organics are not capable of generating sufficient nitrogen for big, sweet ears. Thus the corn stalks drop their bottom leaves.
We know from studies on the use of compost to grow bedding plants that the nutrient-supplying power of rooting media containing compost can supply adequate levels of nutrients for only about six weeks.
Nitrogen is the element plants need in greatest abundance. Organic matter is incapable of supplying all that is needed. Numerous research studies have confirmed my initial research that most plants require five to six times more nitrogen that phosphorus and two to three times more potassium than phosphorus. As day length, moisture and temperature affect plant growth, using the combination of soils rich in organic matter with supplemental applications of chemical fertilizers gives you the best of both worlds.
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Training for a 25k Trail Run
Last Monday, Loren & I were determined to find another run for this summer. We have an envelope started and knew our budget made for slim pickins, but we were set. Insert: Mary's Peak 25k. $49 each. Most runs were already at $100. This is how it went:
"Loren! I found one! And it's close. And it's on a Saturday! And it's...only $49 each!" He glances over. We read "Blodgett to Mary's Peak" and all that registers is "local." Not "trail run," not "2,500 elevation," not "14.28 mm average pace." Nope: we saw Local + Saturday morning + >$50 + free swag bag {literally, that's our prize}.
We are signed up within 6 minutes of stumbling upon it.
Something about me is that I had bi-lateral pulmonary embolisms. That's the technical term for big fat deathly blood clots in both lungs. From those little killers, I formed very big scar tissues in my lungs. Running was a difficult re-start for me after my PEs. It hurt, I could barely run a 12mm for one mile. My chest burned, my lungs didn't want to expand, I was devastated. But over the course of the following 4 years, I kept at it. I pressed on. I ran my first half marathon in October of 2012 {2 years almost to date since my PE}. My second just last month. Road running had become fairly easy -- my body handled it well, my mind was cake, the only rare ache I had was the occasional lung stabs.
After our second half marathon, I wanted a bigger challenge. I love challenges - it probably has something to do with me trying to find worth in the wrong places; but maybe it doesn't. We looked into full marathons but most of them for this year were already up and over $100. A lot of them are on Sundays and out of town, and we value being part of our church community on Sundays. When we stumbled upon Mary's Peak 25k, I read 15 miles and thought, "there is the next challenge! 2 more miles." I didn't even think of the trail-straight-uphill-kill-me part.
I didn't think of the intense pain I would endure in my lungs. It's a whole new game, trail running is.
3 days pass since signing up. We decide we should try this trail running thing. We drive to Chip Ross & we run a difficult 1.47 miles - straight up, bumpy down. We
almost die. I am pouring sweat off of my body like a man. Loren is shirtless. And we are unsure of our tightened calves and glutes. I was slightly discouraged as I am used to running 10 miles with ease.
The next day rolls around and we decide to run up the back of Bald Hill. We hiked it during our engagement and knew it was going to be quite the challenge. This 4 mile run was difficult, but encouraging. Straight up, straight down, flat. Though I was tempted about 800 times to stop and walk {and though I may have moved quicker that way} I didn't. Loren didn't. He cheered me on, he rooted my name, he told me I could do it. What a babe.
Our third run last week was up the easy side of Bald Hill. For each of these runs, Loren would constantly be saying, "Wow! It's beautiful up here! Look at this! Wow!" Every time he said these things, I was reminded that I was stating at his feet. Staring at the ground directly in front of me, focusing on my breathing, trying not to quit. I wasn't looking up to take in the beauty. I wasn't looking around, basking in Gods creation. I was tunneling my vision to the dirt. The rocks. The feet pounding before me.
As usual, I could not help but think of my walk in life: my adventure towards Jesus. How often do I unconsciously stare at the dirt, the muck, the rocks below me. The feet pounding ahead of me. Thinking how I am behind others in my growth process and how far I have to grow. Why can't I appreciate my surroundings of just where I'm at? And how often do I miss out on the green, lush, beautifully captivating life that surrounds me? How often am I so focused on my own inner pain {and turmoil}, thinking through the best way to breathe {quite literally}, and not allowing myself the freedom to look around, soak in the blessings? Instead, I focus on self. I look inward. I constantly am trying to improve self, step by step. Which has it's pros and it's cons.
It is good {I believe} to be self-analytical. But only to an extent. It can be dangerous. If all I am doing every step of my adventure is looking at the feet ahead of me, pounding the dusty dirt, inwardly focused on how I should breathe so that I can avoid pain...I won't be impacting anyone's life but my own. I won't be changing this world for the better, bringing hope that this world needs. I won't be doing my job as a follower of the best God-Man-Savior-Lover.
Today, I want to breathe with the ease of peace, not comparing myself to others.
Today I want to look around and soak in the beauty that engulfs my life.
Today, I want to keep my head up and my eyes forward, forgetting myself and remembering Him.
He covers us, friends. He is everywhere. Look around and soak Him in. Breathe Him in.
He will bring you freedom.


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Featured Fan Art: Catelyn Stark & Robert Baratheon
George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has sold millions of books worldwide and inspired devotion among his readers. And before Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss began to craft their vision of Martin's characters for HBO, some fans created their own likenesses – like these portraits of Catelyn Stark and Robert Baratheon.
Left Image: "Catelyn Stark" by Jan Pospisil
Right Image: "Robert Baratheon" by Mog Park


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Learn how RESOLUTE Partners engineered an advanced wireless solution for a private school of 675 students and faculty in 6 weeks.
Holy Cross High School's current network was built on an ad-hoc network infrastructure with limited accessibility and capacity around the building. Set up approximately 15 years ago, it had evolved over time based on immediate needs and often with donated equipment. It was antiquated and primitive by today's standards.
Download the free case study and learn how RESOLUTE Partners:
- Engineered a lasting solution in just 6 weeks
- Created a powerful wireless network that could support more than 675 students, faculty and staff
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It's estimated that between 20 - 30 million Americans have sleep apnea. Many of these people do not realize that they have this condition. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder which is caused by a blockage of the airway. People who suffer from sleep apnea may actually stop breathing for 10 seconds or more. This may happen 20 - 50 times per hour for some people. Snoring is often associated with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can result in serious health risk, including an increased risk for stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
There's a device, called' "CPAP", which stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure to treat sleep apnea. CPAP has been proven effective if the patient keeps using the device. However, according to some surveys, 50 - 60% of CPAP users stop wearing the device within the first year because they find the mask uncomfortable or cumbersome to wear.
Now, there is a dental sleep apnea and snoring solution, an alternative to CPAP. This oral appliance works by moving the lower jaw slightly forward, which keeps the airway open.
The benefits of this oral appliance are: You don't have to wear that headgear or the CPAP mask; and You are not tethered to the air pump. This oral appliance is for people with mild to moderate sleep apnea or snoring.
To start the process for this oral appliance, we offer a free consultation appointment. During this time we will discuss treatment options and answer your questions. We can work with your primary care physician to order a sleep study. Only after a sleep study, can your physician diagnose your problem. In many cases, your physician may offer CPAP as the first treatment option. CPAP is an effective and proven solution for sleep apnea and snoring. However, for those who cannot tolerate the CPAP device, a dental oral appliance is available. After the first consultation, we will take impressions of your mouth to make a custom oral appliance. This appointment usually takes about 45 minutes. At your third visit, we will deliver your oral appliance and make sure it fits properly. And we will demonstrate how to use the device.
Please contact our office if you have any questions about this new dental sleep apnea solution.
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In contrast to just feeling tired, how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations?
|SITUATION:This refers to your usual way of life in recent times.
Even if you have not done some of these things recently,
try to work out how they would have affected you.
|Sitting and reading
|Watching television
|Sitting inactive in a public place (i.e. theater)
|As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
|Lying down to rest in the afternoon
|Sitting and talking to someone
|Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol
|In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
SCORE ANALYSIS Score of 1-6: you're getting enough sleep Score of 4-8: you tend to be sleepy during the day; this is the average score Score of 9-15: you are very sleepy and should seek medical advice Score of 16 or greater: you are dangerously sleepy and should seek medical advice


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The Delta Deluxe 3 bedroom static caravan is large, spacious and the closest thing that you will get to a true home from home. The layout offers an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area. Three separate bedroom rooms, modern shower room and a separate toilet. Fully gas central heated and Upvc double glazed windows and door/s throughout.


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Cross-country skiing, frequently abbreviated as XC skiing, is one of the winter sports where players push themselves over snow-covered territories using skis and poles. It is mostly well known in places with large fields of snow, which can be found mainly in Northern Europe, Canada, and Alaska.
Even according to GPS reviews of the iPad, they have noticed that the GPS application is faster that the iPhone 3G. The accuracy also is amazingly good. Overall, the GPS in iPad is better as compared to the iPhone 3G. There are various applications which you can choose for your GPS such as Zoom, Navigon, Telenav, Tomtom and a lot more. Make sure to take the time to check the reviews of these apps to know which one is the best gps application for your iPad. All you need to do is download the app and you will have the GPS app in your iPad. You must also ask your network service regarding the use of your GPS. There are cases when GPS is for free depending on your phone plan while for others you have to pay for it on a per minute basis.
There are essentially three lines of Magellan's car gps ratings and reviews systems–the Maestro line, the RoadMate line and the Magellan Crossover. We'll look at each of these three.
As you can see from the name 'navigator', clearly you will know that the phone biggest advantage will be the navigation system of the phone.Some one has say "the Nokia 6210 Navigator is a navigator more than a phone". Indeed, the phone is come with A-GPS, Nokia Maps 2.0 and a digital compass which is aims to giving better user navigation's experience. The GPS receiver of the Nokia 6210 Navigator is doing its job with commendable accuracy. The sensitive GPS receiver will find you practically anywhere. The phone also offers turn-by-turn voice, visual guidance and one-touch navigation for In-car use. In other words, you have your Car Navigation Systems just by having the phone. Overall, the navigation system of Nokia 6210 is excellent.
Now, just so you know, I'm talking strictly about after-market, automotive GPS devices. The kind you mount on your dash. Not the ones you take hiking. That's a different deal altogether.
Whether you choose a Garmin GPS or another brand, you are sure to enjoy some added peace of mind, because you will know your location in relation to where you want to be at all times.


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South Star Mining Welcomes Mr. Daniel W. Wilton to the Board
December 6th, 2018 / TheNewswire / Vancouver, B.C. - South Star Mining Corp. ("South Star" or the "Company") (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF) is pleased to announce the Company has appointed Mr. Daniel W. Wilton to the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Wilton has 25 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance and principal investing in the mining sector. Dan was most recently a Partner at Pacific Road Capital Management, a mining-focused private equity investment firm with approximately $800 million under management. At Pacific Road, Dan reviewed a number of projects in Brazil, led the investment in Luna Gold (now Equinox Gold Corp.) and financed the development of the Aurizona gold project through critical pre-feasibility and permitting activities. Prior to joining Pacific Road, Dan's previous roles included Managing Director and Head of the Global Mining and Metals Group at National Bank Financial Inc..and other corporate finance and M&A roles at global institutions based in London, Toronto and New York.
"I am pleased to welcome Dan to the South Star Board. His extensive corporate finance and M&A background, including significant experience in Brazil, fits very well with South Star's strategic objectives and we look forward to his contribution." said Eric Allison, CEO.
South Star also announces an agreement (the "Agreement") with Mackie Research Capital Corporation ("Mackie") to provide market maintenance services for the Company in compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines. Mackie will trade shares of South Star on the TSX Venture Exchange for the purposes of providing market stabilization and liquidity services for South Star's shares. In consideration for Mackie's services, the Company will pay Mackie $4,000 per month. The Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party. The Agreement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
South Star also announces that Mr. Aman Parmar has resigned as a Director to pursue other endeavours. The Company thanks Mr. Parmar for his service and wishes him all the best in the future.
South Star Mining Corp. is focused on the acquisition and development of near-term mine production projects in Brazil to maximize shareholder value. To learn more, please visit the Company website at www.southstarmining.com.
On behalf of the Board,
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The bugs that infest flour, known as flour beetles, usually enter the product from other contaminated food found in the store or the home. Flour also can be contaminated during production.
If the flour has only a small contamination when it is brought home, the pests may not be easily visible. Adult beetles continue eating the flour and laying eggs, eventually creating a large infestation. Flour beetles target opened containers, but they also can penetrate plastic wrap and thin cardboard. In addition to flour, the beetles target bran, cereal, chocolate, dried fruits and nuts. Susceptible foods can be stored in the freezer or refrigerator.


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Vincent and Sebastian goes by the nickname Sebastian Drake and Vin DiCarlo .
"Vin and Sebastian were awesome. The way they explained concepts made it seem like common sense and was completely understandable! Not only that, but they are really cool guys too. As far as success goes, during the workshop they helped break down self-limiting beliefs and helped me adopt a system of beliefs most beneficial to me.
Since the workshop, I have noticed that I have been able to attract women with little or no effort. Approaching women has become much easier and my success has skyrocketed. I thank you guys for everything you've taught me, and it was worth every penny if not more. "
- G.D., New York City -
"Yoooo Vince!
Wasup big man! You won't believe, I have on my todo list since the seminar to email you a testimonial... but the list is way too long! LOL
Well as far as results, the proof is in the pudding. Attached to this email are the pics in my car of the chick I met while we were 'in the field' at the mall. It took me the 2nd date to get 'in there'. The hardest part was making the time with my schedule to hook up with her. LOL. J so as u can see I'm a happy camper.
You can use anything I say in this email as my testimonial. It truly is a wonderful feeling that when a girl cancels on me now, I don't even sweat it, cause I have others in the pipeline waiting to meet me anyway. Now I have that buffer of ladies I can call on to hook up with. Not only did the workshop help me in going after any female I desire in my path, but it's made me more successful in business too. Like the pauses between the flow of my words when I do seminars, and the conversation exercises when I meet prospects (for business and pleasure!).
You guys are Hitch to the extreme! Forget reading books on this stuff, in my humble but accurate opinion, no other method has made me learn more than yours of making us actually do the work out in the field in real life situations, not just theory. And I'm amazed with how those couple lines you advised me to say to past ex's, who have a man, but still keep them as a bootycall...worked!"
- Raj, NYC -
"Dear Sebastian,
Let me say "Thank You"! In the six months since I took the bootcamp, I slept with nine women. I'm right now in a relationship with three of them and they all know I date other women too! You and Vincent made this possible, and I can't say enough good things about what you did for me.
Thanks you so much for caring. Tell others my story: I slept with only one girl in the two years before my bootcamp and it didn't work out too well with her. Now it's like all the pieces have come together.
I feel like a different man. My whole life is coming together. I got a promotion at work, my relationship is better with my parents, and my girlfriends are amazing and beautiful.
Actually, I do have one complaint: I'm having so much success I don't have as much free time to watch TV! It seems like I've always got to choose which girlfriends to see, or if I want to go out and meet new girls every weekend.
You and Vincent are seriously the best thing that ever happened to me. Thank you so much."
- Joe, Boston, MA -
"Sebastian and Vincent have completely different styles from one another, and both get the same amazing results using theApproach framework and concepts. And there's a whole underground network of guys they've trained in every city - their former clients. It's like you become a part of this exclusive secret society or something.
I still correspond with them through email, we share secrets and all the latest tricks of the trade and so on. I always remember back - one time watching Vincent, I realized how easy it was to pick up girls who already had boyfriends or were married even - I mean it was effortless! Just knowing that these guys exist was enough to convince me to sign up, if nothing else, so that they can't steal my girlfriend!"
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General Dentistry
Dentistry involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions, disorders and diseases affecting the teeth, gums and maxillofacial (associated with the jaw and face) region of the body.
The professional practitioners of dentistry are commonly referred to as dentists. General dentists provide services related to the general maintenance of oral hygiene and tooth health. Ideally, dentistry is preventative. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you visit your dentist regularly – at least once every six months – to ensure proper oral hygiene and functionality.
Dental Public Health
Dental public health is the science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice which serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis.
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry which is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Oral and maxillofacial radiology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is the dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion, as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures.
Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.
DDS—Doctor of Dental Surgery
DMD—Doctor of Dental Medicine


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Ryan Lynch of Boynton Beach won his first overall title of the season at a South Florida PGA Junior Tour event at Eastpointe Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens.
Lynch shot 72-75 for a two-day total of 147 to claim the championship. Dylan Koster and Payton Taylor, both of Vero Beach, each shot 148 to tie for second.
Eva Baraschi of Port St. Lucie won the girls overall title with a two-day score of 156.
Andrew Kozan of Palm Beach Gardens finished third in the boys 12-13 division with a score of 73-78-151. Story Shaw of West Palm Beach placed third in the girls 12-13 division with an 81-82-163.


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Local kids will unknowingly be getting exercise while taking part in fun activities during the 9th semi-annual Fit and Fun Day, to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 in Gentile Hall. The event is sponsored by the University of Maine at Presque Isle's Physical Education Majors Club.
The Club has organized the free play day for area children in grades 1-5 for the past four years to teach them about health and fitness in a fun environment. Activities may include a wide range of activities, from cup stacking, rhythm activities, and parachute games to juggling, and ball handling games, and improving motor skill techniques through activities such as throwing with rubber chickens, frogs, and turtles.
The multipurpose court in Gentile Hall will be set up for the various activities. Children will spend about 20 to 30 minutes at an activity station before moving on to another game. UMPI physical education and athletic training students will facilitate the activities and help children throughout the day.
Dr. Chris Standefer, Professor of Physical Education, said the event provides wonderful benefits both to college and elementary students.
"The biggest benefit is that kids can do fun activities and realize that fitness isn't just about exercise. It's also about playing and just being a kid," she said. "And our university students get the opportunity to work with school-age children. Anytime I can get my students working with kids, it makes their teaching skills stronger."
Participants should bring their own snacks for this event. For more information, call Dr. Chris Standefer at 768-9457.


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On Sunday, 25 November 2007, the Feast of Christ the King and the last Sunday in the Year of the Church, Jonathan Chambers - who heads Anglican Criminal Justice Chaplaincy in Victoria - delivered the following sermon at the Church of St Thomas, Upper Ferntree Gully.
Feast of Christ the King 2007 UFTG
Nature of the Kingdom of God -What sort of Kingdom?
Jesus' Final Words to another human being before he died were to the Criminal beside him "….Today you will be with me in paradise"
The Kingdom of God is not something in the future- It's NOW
"Today you will be with me in paradise"
Why would Luke finish this way?
To understand the nature of this Kingdom, it is necessary to go back to Nazareth and the Jesus Manifesto, his campaign speech:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.
Then he began to say to them,
Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.
……"Today you will be with me in Paradise"
The Reign of God which Jesus declared and commenced with his ministry was about:
God's Justice
Relief from poverty
Release to Captives
Recovery of sight to the Blind
Freedom for the Oppressed
In Luke, we see Jesus living out His Manifesto about the Reign of God - and what it looks like - in his life, ministry and teaching
Good News To The Poor
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,
Blessed are you who are poor,
But woe to you who are rich,
Woe to you who are full now,
And then there were:
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Zacchaeus – the rich man who shares his wealth. Salvation has come to your house Today
Jesus was concerned about the gap between Rich and Poor
Luke was concerned about the gap between rich and poor in the Christian Community for which he wrote his Gospel.
Look at:
Housing at Docklands and the High Rise Commission Flats of Fitzroy or Flemington
Median Household Income in Braybrook is $575 pw
Median Household Income in Kew is $1850
(Median Household Income in Upper Ferntree Gully [where St Thomas's is] is $1277)
25% of Victoria's Prison intake comes from only 13/647 in Victoria
The Reign of God is about the rich like Zacchaeus sharing wealth with the poor; and including the socially disadvantaged through equal education, maternal health care, adequate housing, employment.
Hugh Mackay in yesterday's Age spoke of reclaiming egalitarianism- a fair go - which was part of our Australian culture only 15 years ago.
Release To The Captives
Jesus brought release and community inclusion from captivity of sin. He included the sinful woman who anointed his feet; release and inclusion to the Leper; release and inclusion to the sick woman bent over for eighteen years; release and inclusion of the hated Samaritan Leper who returned to thank him for healing.
In the Gospels, Jesus didn't spring anybody from prison.
But in the Book of Acts, Luke records four occasions when early Christians were released from prison by Divine intervention. Demonstrating God did indeed come "to set the prisoners free"
"Holding people captive" is a foundation of our Criminal Justice system in Victoria in the hope that paying people back with deprivation of liberty will deter them and others from offending again.
But 62% of those who go to prison will return.
The payback system.
If someone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also.
In the story of the Prodigal Son, contrast the response of the Loving Father and the Older Son to the Prodigal. We are challenged and overwhelmed by the generosity of the Father who doesn't "give the prodigal what he deserves"
The wisdom of God's Reign as shown in this story is demonstrated in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa following apartheid.
"Healing through truth telling".
Jesus shows the futility of inflicting more harm in order to "pay the price for the harm done"
Walter Wink says:
"As a society we run the risk in endeavouring to fight evil with evil – of becoming the very evil that we hate".
God's Reign and Kingdom looks to the future and aims to restore and repair the harm done. It builds up. It doesn't beat people into submission.
Recovery Of Sight To The Blind
I discovered that The Blind in Luke's Gospel were not the physically blind - whom Jesus healed - nor the spiritually blind who regained sight like Zacchaeus.
The Blind were Scribes and Pharisees who always complained about anything Jesus did to help anybody. "Tut tutting". They are like Older Brother who complains that the son isn't getting what he deserves, or like the Pharisees who complained that Jesus was breaking the rules.
In Victoria, The Blind - as far as the criminal justice system is concerned - are the Community in general. Because what goes on in prisons is hidden, we don't know – other than what the press tells us. Or what the Ombudsman reports, as we saw this week.
The Press, generally, only report newsworthy stories- ones that will reinforce peoples' beliefs and, particularly, prejudices. They don't portray people as someone's son or daughter, but dehumanise them stereotyping them as "Monsters" and defining them by the crime.
Murderer, Rapist, Paedophile, Thief.
Truly dangerous serial offenders = 2%.
The rest are tarred with same brush.
So the public are blind to the true story - and so there are calls for tougher sentences and longer jail terms.
- Academic studies by psychologists, criminologists and sociologists point to the futility of locking people up.
- Anyone who works in the prison system agrees it is counter productive and makes people worse.
- Politicians associated with the prison system know that it's costly and ineffective, but not one is willing to risk the electoral backlash if they appear to be "soft on crime"
With no other voices, other than the media, the Community continues to be Blind.
We like to believe it's a Just system,.
Collusion terms are there like "Collateral Damage" in War.
We talk about:
Humane containment. Duty of Care. Modern prisons.
We hide the damage done by kidding ourselves we are rehabilitating
And we euphemistically call the govt dept 'Corrections Victoria' – when 62% return !
You can't bring about a change of heart when you're holding someone under force, isolated from the community. We each need community to survive.
The Reign of God is demonstrated by the story of the Shepherd who would care for each lost one so much that he would do the irrational thing of leaving 99 to go after that one. And when he finds it, like the loving father who found his son, throw an extravagant party.
The kingdom of God is not about condemning the lost by exclusion,
but by seeking them out, costly caring and celebrating –
even when they don't deserve it.
To Let The Oppressed Go Free
The oppressed in the Gospels are those who are captive. To Roman and Jewish Laws- which were oppressive. Served law makers – not the people.
In the Criminal Justice system "The Oppressed" are the Victims of Crime- who, because of our legal process, don't get a fair hearing. Crimes aren't against a victim; they are offences against the State.
Therefore the only reason for involving a Victim is to call them as a witness.
Howard Zehr:
We don't listen to what they have suffered and need
We do not seek to give them back what they have lost
We do not help them recover
We may not even let them know what has transpired since the offence.
Consequently, Victims feel that no justice has been done which recognises their loss. There is no closure .Which leads to anger, fear, and demands for vengeance.
Consequently Victims of Crime Groups are angry –
because they are oppressed
A Restorative Justice system, focussed on healing the wounds, with compassion as seen in the tender treatment of the Good Samaritan to the victim of crime on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho would go a long way to letting these oppressed go free.
A compassionate system which gave a place for victims to be truly heard and which still held offenders accountable to restoration could result in more Victims of Crime becoming Survivors of Crime.
The Reign or Kingdom of God as shown by Jesus actions and teaching in Luke are clearly at odds with the values of the Kingdoms of this world.
The Day of the Lords Favour, which Jesus declared began with his ministry
"Today this scripture had been fulfilled".
If God's Reign, which commenced in Nazareth is to continue, then WE are called too - as Christ's Body to-day -to practice what we preach.
We are to do what we can to:
- Restore the poor.
- "Make poverty history" not just overseas but for the households of Braybrook who receive $570 per week
- Set the captives free.
- Work to find better ways of making offenders accountable rather than locking them up. Impossible? We did away with the death penalty. They said you couldn't abolish slavery yet Wilberforce knew about the Kingdom of God. As did Mandela.
- Open the Eyes of The Blind.
- We need to let the Community know the truth about what harm prison does. We need to inform politicians that they will lose their seats if they let this injustice continue. Because God's justice isn't about payback. It's about restoring right relationships.
- Let the Oppressed go free.
- We need to change the legal system – so that it is not combative with winners and losers. To change it to a place where victims are truly heard and offenders are truly held accountable. A place where people don't just look at an offence and say : "this is what you will have to pay for breaking the law", but instead we ask the Victim "what can we do to heal the damage, what can the offender do to bring restoration, what reparation should be made to the community, and what can we do to help prevent this offender from needing to offend again."
In Luke's Gospel, Jesus' final words to another human were addressed not to his disciples but to a criminal. Most of his followers had abandoned him. They were words of inclusion to the outcast who on his own admission was guilty - but who sought Jesus' acceptance.
Today this scripture has been fulfilled
"….Today you will be with me in paradise"
Can we be as inclusive –
so that the Kingdom may come on earth as it is in heaven.
I believe yes, we can –
as people who want to live in the Reign of God and God's Justice.
Jonathan also handed out a document with the title Victoria's Prison Population: 2001 to 2006. It, along with its statistical documentation, can be found here. It is a publication of the Sentencing Advisory Council.


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