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Community mourns long time leader
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Over the weekend, the area lost an amazing community leader, friend to many and loving wife, mother and grandmother. The name Beth McEntire-Bess has become synonymous over the last four years with courage, survival and determination as Bess underwent, her second bout with the evil dragon called cancer...
Columbia Flooring receives 1 million hour safety award and check for energy conservation
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
With saws, grinders, sanders and hot kilns, one would think accidents were a given, but not at Melbourne's Columbia Flooring. On Feb. 25, the company was honored with its second one million hour safety award and a large rebate check for recent energy savings improvements to the plant...
Arkansas rich in Black history
(Editorial ~ 03/06/15)
Last week, I was supposed to attend an event in honor of Black History Month at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in downtown Little Rock. I was disappointed when it was cancelled because of the weather. I was looking forward to meeting the student leaders scheduled to attend. And I was especially disappointed because I wanted to learn more about Arkansas history. It's one of the best parts of my job...
THE EAT BEAT: The Artisan Steakhouse
(Column ~ 03/06/15)
Editor's Note: This new regular feature appears bi-monthly on our editorial page. Our anonymous diner visits restaurants in our coverage area and provides reviews based on the quality of food, service and cost. If a restaurant happens to receive an unfavorable review, the reviewer will revisit the restaurant within a three month period for an updated review. We hope you enjoy this section, and please be sure to patronize our many local restaurants...
Don't Double-Down on tax debt
(Editorial ~ 03/06/15)
Many people desperate to settle their tax debt with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the State of Arkansas turn to tax-relief companies who often claim they can reduce or even eliminate an individual's tax debts and stop the collection of back taxes by applying for legitimate IRS hardship programs. The tax-relief companies don't usually settle the tax debt and, in many cases, don't even send the necessary paperwork to the IRS...
Sharp County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Mark Counts
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/06/15)
Melanie Jordan O'Brien, 24, of Horseshoe Bend, was arrested Feb. 7 for shoplifting and public intoxication (drugs). Jaonna Zlea Wallace, 57, of Springfield, Mo., was arrested Feb. 7 for affidault, battery in third degree and failure to appear. Maryann Ailene McCollum, 21, of Paragould, was arrested Feb. 8 for failure to appear...
Thayer man charged with operating Illegal gambling house
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
A Thayer man has been charged with operating an illegal gambling house following a Feb. 4 search warrant on two of his businesses in Mammoth Spring. A Feb. 26 filing in Fulton County Circuit Court charged Dorsey Williamson, 70, with Operation of an Illegal Gambling House, a felony, and six counts of Gaming Devices in Building, which are misdemeanors...
New vehicle and city hall improvements to Salem Council
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Street department truck Public Works Director Bill Worsham requested a new work truck for the street department fleet and Mayor Daniel Busch received three responses after advertising for sealed bids for a 2015 Ford F250 four wheel drive truck with a snow plow prep package, electronic locking rear axle and tow package...
Mammoth Spring man charged with five counts of rape
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Five felony rape charges have been filed against a Mammoth Spring man after he was arrested as a result of an Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Investigation. According to reports, Jacob Richardson, 18, of Mammoth Spring began having sex with a girl under the age of 15 at the home of a friend in Mammoth Spring. During interviews, Richardson admitted to ASP Special Agent Becky Vacco that initially he was not aware of the girl's age...
Oregon County Recycling Center strives to keep community clean
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Trash is piling up at the Oregon County Recycling Center, bogging down workers and slowing down the real work that needs to be done. It's becoming a major issue at the facility that aims to serve both the community and help in efforts to save the planet. The employees of the center hope to pass information along to their customers as well as continue to provide continued service to the community...
Oregon County 4-H to bring the "Color Run" to Oregon County
(Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Oregon County will be experiencing their first 5K "Color Run" on Saturday, March 14, beginning at 10 a.m. Color runs are usually 5K events where participants are doused with special corn starch based powdered paints as they pass by. The original color runs, began in 2011, have spread throughout the nation and the world, promoting good health and community spirit amongst their runners and observers. ...
- Oregon County Courthouse retirees (Local News ~ 03/06/15)
Beth McEntire Bess
(Obituary ~ 03/06/15)
Beth Elaine (Tyson) McEntire-Bess,60,of Hardy, Ark, passed away Saturday, February 28, at her home surrounded by family and friends. Beth was born in Walnut Ridge, Ark., on November 25, 1954, to Billy Joe and Armilda (Mayland) Tyson. She worked for many years with KSAR-Hometown Radio Stations in many capacities...
Lloyd Wayne Hefley
(Obituary ~ 03/06/15)
Lloyd Wayne Hefley, age 72, of Cherokee Village, Ark. died Saturday Feb. 28 at his home. Lloyd retired this past year as the Mayor of Cherokee Village. He is also a retired Deputy Sheriff of the Las Angles County Sheriff Department, and a devoted member of the Wilson Masonic Lodge #432 F and AM. Hes is a Veteran of the U S Army serving in Germany...
Hosea Bernard Blankenship
(Obituary ~ 03/06/15)
Hosea Bernard Blankenship was born the son of George Lloyd Blankenship and Lois Lucy (Ledbetter) Blankenship on Dec. 17, 1934, at Couch, Mo., and departed this life on Feb. 23, 2015, in West Plains, Mo., at the age of 80 years. He was united in marriage on Sept. 17, 1957, at Hernando, Miss., to Clara Mae Struttmann...
Death Notices for week of March 5, 2015
(Obituary ~ 03/06/15)
Earl Thomas Scott, 66, of Salem, Ark., died on Feb. 17, 2015 at Salem, Ark. Arrangements by Barker Funeral Home of Salem. Lloyd Wayne Hefley, 72, of Cherokee Village, Ark., died Feb. 28 at Cherokee Village. Arrangements by Wortham Funeral Home of Highland...
SRACC sets upcoming Annual Radio Auction
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Annual Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction will be held March 16, 17 and 18 on Home Town Radio Station, KOOL 104.7, from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. Members of the SRACC Board of Directors are contacting businesses in the Spring River Area requesting donations for the auction and have always had outstanding support...
Bootlegger Daze slated in Calico Rock
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Don't miss the Third Annual Bootlegger Daze Festival in Calico Rock on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Calico Rock Museum, events include the Peppersauce Players reenactment of a shootout on Main Street between revenuers and moonshiners, a display of moonshine stills, and music by Bryan Hayes and the Retrievers. ...
1st Choice Healthcare welcomes new provider
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
1st Choice Healthcare in Ash Flat welcomes new provider Mike Bell. Bell is an APRN and a Salem native. Mike Bell was born in Indiana but spent the majority of his summers in Arkansas, Stone and White County where his mother and father are from. He has two sisters one from Indiana and the other from Oklahoma. ...
Sears of Ash Flat sponsors baseball camp
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Forty five area boys ages 8 to 15 attended the Pro Day Baseball camp on Feb. 14, sponsored by Sears of Ash Flat. The camp was conducted by Jeff Gross of Orange Beach, Ala., a long-time professional baseball scout, and Torey Deshazier, a minor league "Pitcher of the Year" with the Kansas City Royals. Campers were instructed in techniques for hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running during the clinic...
Coleman elected NRECA president
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Mel Coleman, CEO of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative of Salem, was elected as the president of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) board of directors during the organization's 2015 Annual Meeting. NRECA is the largest trade association based in Washington, D.C...
Brickey joins FNBC Bank loan operations team
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Cherie Brickey of Salem was recently hired as assistant manager - loan operations services for FNBC Bank. She will be based in the Ash Flat administrative offices. "We are all very excited for the level of experience and depth Cherie is going to bring to our team," said Greg Fletcher, assistant vice president of loan operations. "Her background makes her a perfect fit for our department."...
FNBC supports local Red Cross chapter
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
FNBC Bank helped the Sharp County chapter of the American Red Cross kickoff its annual fundraising efforts with a $1,000 contribution on Thursday, Feb. 26. "We are proud to be able to provide this support for this very hard-working, worthy group," said Marty Sellars, FNBC President. "This organization has a great team of volunteers right here at home who help to make a difference in our community each day, but most importantly, they're here when our community needs them most."...
GFWC Women's Club highlights Heart Health Awareness
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The February GFWC Quapaw Women's Club meeting was held at the Senior Center in Cherokee Village on Feb. 12. To highlight Heart Health Awareness Month, clubwomen wore red and hostess Linda Circle served heart healthy chili. A program on exercise and heart health by Amanda Stricklin included walking tips...
Museum reschedules Home School Day
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Old Independence Regional Museum has rescheduled its Home School Day, "Lasting Legacy," for Monday, March 16. This day will spotlight some of the stories of slaves, soldiers, freemen, farmers, ministers, and business owners that lived in the Old Independence region. This program is designed for mid-level students but is open to any age/grade level. The cost for the program is $5 per student; registration is limited to the first 50 registrants and is required by Monday, March 9, 2015...
Spring River Art Gallery invites visitors to new location
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Looking for a new place to visit? Come visit the Spring River Art Gallery now in our NEW location at 300 East Main Street in Hardy. Yes, we have moved and we are now ground level for easy access. Look for our sign and the purple porch at the east end of Old Hardy Towne's main street. We are jam packed with original pieces of art including paintings, jewelry, pottery and glass...
Midwest Club for Seniors to meet
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
For March the Midwest Club for Seniors will be meeting at the Copper Feather in Cherokee Village for dinner at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day. On the menu: buffet with two meat entrees, potato, vegetable, salad bar and dessert served with coffea, tea or coke. Cost of the meal is $10...
Cherokee Village Arts Center events
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Arts Center of North Arkansas in the Cherokee Village Town Center Mall is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoy the artwork of area artists. The following events are also offered this month: Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m. there will be a meet and greet session for members, artists and the general public to exchange ideas and get acquainted with the art center...
Support group offered
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
An Alzheimer's Support Group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Cherokee Village United Methodist Church at 21 Otter Drive. All are welcome. For information, call Maggie Schotz, at Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehab Center, 870-994-2341...
Ozarka College to host aviation safety webinar
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Ozarka College will be one of the hosting locations as it participates in the first-ever National Virtual Aviation Safety Stand Down. A safety stand down is an event at which pilots gather to learn new information, refresh already learned information and to engage in discussion with safety experts and fellow pilots...
Hardy Ladies EHC to hold Indoor Flea Market
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Due to the weather concerns, the Feb. 21 Indoor Flea Market sponsored by Hardy Ladies EHC has been rescheduled. The event will be held on Saturday, March 7, from noon to 5 p.m. in the old Iberia Bank on Main Street in downtown Hardy. Tables and chairs will be provided, and there will be concessions available. Free coffee and donuts will be available for vendors as they set up on Saturday morning...
Anglers wanted
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Salem High School Beta Club will host its 6th Annual Bass Tournament on Saturday, March 28. Registration will begin at 6 a.m., or people may pre-register by calling 870-895-5921. The tournament begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Registration and takeoff will be out of Panther Bay on Norfork Lake. ...
EHC of Independence County to hold annual Yard Sale
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Extension Homemaker Clubs of Independence County will hold their 22nd annual Yard Sale on Saturday, March 7, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside and outside of the Commercial Building at the Independence County Fairgrounds in Batesville. Over 60 vendors will sell a variety of goods ranging from baked goods to collectibles to "whatever."...
Volunteer cleanup day at Ozark Folk Center
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Spend a day with family and friends and find out what is new at the Ozark Folk Center State Park by joining our Volunteer Cleanup Day on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers have come from far and wide in the past to help us put the finishing touches on our park before we open. ...
Get ready for gas price spike
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The transition from 'winter blend' to 'summer blend' gasoline always brings increases in retail gasoline prices, but nothing you've seen over the past year is likely to match what the GasBuddy website anticipates over the next two to three weeks. "Wednesday [Feb. ...
Fulton County Fair Assoc. plans for annual Flea Market
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Fulton County Fair Association is accepting vendors for the 12th Annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market on April 10-11 in Salem. Inside spaces are 8 x 8 foot and rent for $30, a double space (8 x 16 foot) is $50 and a triple space ( 8 x 24 foot) is $80. ...
Nix to be inducted in Agriculture Hall of Fame
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The late Billie R. Nix of Ash Flat is among five individuals to be inducted on March 6 at the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame. The five inductees are being honored for their leadership and service to agriculture, the state's largest industry. The newest class includes Nix, James R. (Jim) Baker of Conway, James Bibler of Russellville, the late Bruce Oakley of El Paso and John Ed Regenold of Blytheville...
Missouri Extension Office offers turkey workshop
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The University of Missouri Extension-Oregon County and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invite you to a Wild Turkey Workshop, Saturday, March 28, 2015, from 10 A.M until noon. The workshop will be held at the Alton School multi-purpose building in Alton, MO. ...
2015 Season Passes Available at Ozark Folk Center
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
2015 season passes for the Ozark Folk Center State Park are now available for sale at the Administration Building, Cabins at Dry Creek office or by calling 870-269-3851. The cost of a season pass is $75 for adults and $35 for children 6 through 12 years. Children under 6 are admitted to the park free of charge...
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Centennial Open House
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is celebrationg 100 years of conservation in 2015. An open house at the Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery in Mammoth Spring will be held Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. in honor of the centennial celebration. ...
Baseball and softball sign up available in Salem
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Salem summer baseball and softball signs ups will be held on Sunday, March 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Salem City Hall. The cost is $40 for one child and $25 for each additional child. Forms can be picked up and dropped off to Betty Roork at the Salem Library or mailed with registration fees to:...
Diabetes 101 offered in Salem
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
he Fulton County Extension Service will present "Diabetes 101," a free diabetes seminar on Monday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Jody Bodenhamer, Coordinator of the Reppell Diabetes Learning Center at Mountain Home, will provide information about diabetes testing, safe exercise and medications. Registered Dietitian Jan Halligan will demonstrate the art of healthy cooking, and offer plenty of taste tests...
Lane closings set Norfork Lake Dam
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
One lane of Highway 177 across Norfork Lake will be closed from March 2 through November to conduct maintenance on the dam's 12 tainter gates. Officials at the Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office regret any inconvenience this may cause and ask for public cooperation during the closure. If you are traveling in this area, please expect delays, obey traffic lights, and drive cautiously around equipment and work crews...
North Central Arkansas District fair to host its annual livestock show
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The North Central Arkansas District Fair will hold its 2015 Spring District Junior Livestock Show on April 2 and 3 at the North Central Arkansas District Fairgrounds on LaCrosse Road at Melbourne. All entries must be made online at www.ncadistrictfair.org by March 15, 2015. All entry fees must be paid by the entry deadline and can be mailed to NCA District Fair, Post Office Box 92, Sturkie AR 72578...
One in three Missourians impacted by Anthem insurance data breach
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Missouri Department of Insurance has received new information from Anthem that shows one in three Missourians' personal information was compromised during a recent cyberattack on the health insurer. More than two million Missourians are affected by the data breach...
Oregon County Extension to hold annual meeting
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Oregon County Extension Council will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. in the Thayer Elementary School Cafeteria. Guests will enjoy a meal, robotics demonstration, 4-H club projects and musical entertainment by Barry Hall. The newly elected council members, along with faculty and staff, will be at the banquet as well. The Oregon County Farm Family of the Year and the recipients of the Leader's Honor Roll will also be recognized...
Drury University offers second Wellness Certificate program
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Drury University's College of Continuing Professional Studies in West Plains in partnership with the Rural Community Advancement Program and Delta Regional Authority, is pleased to announce a second offering of the Wellness Certificate Program. The program will kick off with a "Welcome to Wellness" Workshop on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. ...
'Robin Hood' performance rescheduled at Civic Center
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. is the new date and time for The Imaginary Theatre Company's production of "Robin Hood" at the West Plains Civic Center. The production scheduled for Feb. 20 was postponed because of bad weather. Tickets purchased for the Feb. ...
USDA extends application date
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
USDA's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced that the deadline for producer applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended to March 13. While CSP is a continuous sign-up program and producers can apply to enroll at any time of the year, NRCS applies a cut-off date for applications to be considered during a particular fiscal year. ...
MU research shows alcohol is not a "sleep aid"
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently warned that insufficient sleep should be considered a "public health epidemic," which can lead to increased on-the-job injuries, car crashes, industrial disasters, and other calamities. Researchers from University of Missouri recently reported that drinking alcohol to fall asleep also interferes with sleep homeostasis, the body's built-in system for regulating sleep. ...
FAFSA Frenzy to help college-bound students with financial aid
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Area college-bound students and their parents can receive free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during Missouri State University-West Plains' FAFSA Frenzy from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Lybyer Technology Center on the Missouri State-West Plains campus. The event is open to any college-bound student, not just those who plan to attend MSU-West Plains...
Annual banquet for Howell Rural Fire Dept.
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Food, fun, fellowship and fundraising are the main events at the 14th annual Hunting Heritage Super Fund banquet, on March 6 at the Howell Rural Fire Department Station 1, out K Highway from West Plains. The event is hosted by the Rocky Top Limb Hangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Doors open at 6 p.m. Come early to see auction items and play raffles before enjoying an all you can eat fish dinner provided by Hillbilly Joe's of Van Buren...
MSU-WP offers Spanish for travelers class
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
If you're planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country soon and want to learn how to speak to the residents in their native language, you may want to consider enrolling in the Spanish for Travel class being offered at Missouri State University-West Plains by the Missouri State University Foreign Language Institute...
Senior Care help available
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Seniors 60 and older may be eligible to receive in-home services and/or respite care solely on a contribution basis. The program can help with services such as house cleaning, laundry, shopping or errands, meal preparation and caring for a loved one when a caregiver needs to be away from home. Those eligible must be age 60 or older or caring for someone who is 60 or older, and can document a need for help in your home...
"Friends of the Eleven Point River" host fundraiser for Greer Mill
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Join the "Friends of the Eleven Point River" for an exciting evening of trivia and silent auction bidding at the Alton School Multi-Purpose building on Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. All proceeds will go towards preserving the historic Greer Mill building near the Eleven Point River. ...
Work day planned for Old Main School in Salem
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Friends of the Old Main school building in Salem, Arkansas and the Fulton County Heritage Foundation will host a work day this Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The historic Old Main school building is located at 221 North Oak Street in Salem, Ark...
Sawyer and Andrews wed
(Wedding ~ 03/06/15)
Kaitlyn Lane'e Sawyer and Tanner David Andrews were married on Jan. 9 at Crossway Baptist Church of Springfield, Mo. The groom is the grandson of John David and Marlene Robinson of Mammoth Spring, Ark. The groom is employed by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, and the couple is currently living in Kansas...
Silas Andrew Jewell
(Births ~ 03/06/15)
Jake Jewell and Kayla Guidry, of Thayer, are the parents of a baby boy, Silas Andrew Jewell, born on Feb. 13 at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.
- THS FCCLA students compete at regionals (Community News ~ 03/06/15)
- Thayer Junior High Beta students qualify for nationals (Community News ~ 03/06/15)
Lady Comets outlast Thayer in semis
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/15)
One team opened the game on fire, but cooled down in the second period. One team started the game off slowly, but had a productive second period. One team opened up a lead in the third, but the other team managed to keep things from getting out of hand late in the frame...
Indians leave it all on the floor in Clarkton
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/15)
If the pain wasn't obvious enough as he lay on the floor - wracked with a case of debilitating leg cramps and unable to move - with a shade under three minutes left on the game clock, the pain on Heath Hicks' face after the final buzzer sounded was even more noteworthy...
Lady Jays stopped by Couch
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/15)
Trailing for roughly the first 30 minutes of play, the Couch lady Indians put things together in the fourth period to clip the Koshkonong Lady Blue Jays, 38-36, in the semifinals of the Class 1 District 1 Tournament Feb. 24 at Clarkton High School. And as it usually is when these two neighboring rivals hook up, this one was a battle royale that went wire-to-wire...
Cats earn trip to finals
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/15)
The Thayer Bobcats advanced out of the first round of the Class 2 District 2 Tournament with a hard-earned 62-54 victory over the Alton Comets Feb. 23 at Van Buren High School. Alton's season ended with a record of 4-18, but this one was no walk in the park for the second-seeded Bobcats...
Hughes slips past Bears in fourth
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/15)
For the first 24 minutes of the game, the Mammoth Spring Bears had the Hughes Blue Devils right where they wanted them. But for the last eight minutes of the game, the Blue Devils turned the tables on the Bears and emerged with a 71-55 victory in the first round of the 1A Region 2 Tournament Feb. 26 at Hillcrest High School...
Lady Horns advance to state
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/15)
The Viola lady Longhorns are back in the Class 1A State Basketball Tournament, thanks to a 40-25 victory over the Armorel Lady Tigers in the first round of the 1A Region 2 Tournament at Hillcrest High School Feb. 26. It took almost three-and-a-half periods of play, but Viola's inside game just became too much for the Lady Tigers to handle and proved to be the determining factor in the contest...
Rebels headed to Ozark!
(High School Sports ~ 03/06/15)
It's not that the regular season doesn't matter. It's just that the post season is a brand new schedule and anything can happen, which the Highland Rebels have been proving. In fact, the only thing that is slowing down the Rebels is the weather (and to some extent the Westside Warriors)...
AARP Smart Driver class to be offered
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
A 4-hour AARP Smart Driver Class will be held Monday, March 23, at the Horseshoe Bend Library. Registration begins at 8am and the class begins at 8:30 a.m. AARP members need to present their card and $15. Non-members will be charged $20 for the class...
Ash Flat Veterans Memorial accepting orders
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Ash Flat Veterans Memorial is accepting orders for engraved bricks with a Veteran's name and service to be added to the Walls of Honor at the memorial. Bricks are $50 each and order forms can be picked up at the Ash Flat City Hall. Anyone with a Veteran in their family or knows a Veteran who deserves a brick in their honor at our beautiful memorial is welcome to place an order. ...
Ruff Riders 4-H presents Valentines to nursing home
(Community News ~ 03/06/15)
The Ruff Riders 4-H Club made and delivered Valentines to residents at Ash Flat Healthcare and Eaglecrest Nursing Home during the holiday. The following members helped make the residents' day a little brighter: LeighAnn Brink, Shaina Manning, Emanuel Brink, Kyle Manning, Brody Broughdon, Austin Manning, Emma Brink, Nancy Orr, Hallie Johnson, Carson Stanford and Brinkley Brink...
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Terrorist Plot To Attack Prince George 'Uncovered'
A terrorist threat aimed at Prince George has been uncovered by security services.
The post was made via messaging app Telegram warning: 'Even the royal family will not be left alone.'
ISIS members added a picture of the young prince next to a picture of his school in Battersea, south London.
They wrote: 'school starts early', the Daily Star reports.
The threat also included the Arabic lyrics to a jihadi song which translates as:
When war comes with the melody of bullets, we descend on disbelief, desiring retaliation.
British spies are now keeping tabs on Telegram to stop the threat from being carried out.
It comes at a severely dangerous time for terrorist attacks in the UK.
Doctor Sarah Burnett-Moore had previously filmed herself walking through the corridors of Thomas's Battersea school to prove how easy is was to go about your business undisturbed – just days before Prince George was enrolled.
She described the lack of security as 'astonishing', saying she 'could have walked in with an IED and set it to go off.'
She added:
I live just 200 metres from the school and myself and lots of neighbours are worried about the security implicatons as the prince's presence will make the area a target for attacks.
Barry Spielman, with internet surveillance group Sixgill, has been tracking Telegram since the beginning of 2017.
He said:
Our intelligence suggests that these threats are to be taken seriously. It's an encrypted platform, making it a lot safer to communicate without being traced.
We used to just track the Dark Web and Deep Web but now we are tracking Telegram.
Now we are seeing explicit threats.
It seems that as ISIS continues to lose ground in Syria and Iraq it has stepped up its threats to hit the West.
This threat to Prince George is chilling.
Scary times.
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Kansas City Seen as a Hub for Drug Traffickers on Interstate 35- Kansas CIty Star 11/28/2011
A federal study has put Kansas City on the map in a way that it never wanted.
Maps from the study show Kansas City as a prime destination for drug traffickers who bring cocaine, heroin, marijuana and, to a lesser extent, methamphetamine from Mexico. And Interstate 35 is their highway of choice.
"Kansas City is a hub," said Mike Oyler, an FBI agent who investigates drug trafficking in Missouri and Kansas. "It's like a trucking business. You have two of the biggest interstates in the country converging here."
The maps are the clearest official statement yet of what officials have written for about a decade: Kansas City is both a significant drug market and a major distribution point for drugs headed north and east from the U.S. Southwest.


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You can arrange for one of the local pharmacies to collect your prescription for you or you can collect from the practice between the 8am and 6pm Monday - Friday not including bank holidays.
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The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.
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Island Sotheby's Int. Realty
808-879-8880 www.islandsothebysrealty.com
Stop by Island Sotheby's Int. Realty's state-of-the-art office to learn about the South Maui real estate market and chat with one of their Realtors who specialize in the Kihei, Wailea, Makena and Ma'alaea markets.
Aloha Motorsports Kihei
808-667-7000 www.alohamotorsport.com
Offering Scooter Rentals and Harley Davidson Rentals in Kihei and Lahaina. We offer daily rentals for quick day trips, as well as long-term rentals to use during your entire stay. Call us today!
Open Daily 8am - 5pm
Boss Frog's Dive & Surf Shop
808-661-3333 www.bossfrog.com
Established in 1986, Boss Frog's is your one-stop shop for all your island fun needs. We rent snorkel gear, surfboards, stand-up paddle boards and many other beach-going items. We also have a large selection of fun-in-the-sun retail items and sell tickets for all available activities.
Coconut's Fish Cafe
Coconut's Fish Cafe is a family-friendly restaurant that serves excellent food with aloha. Our goal isn't simply customer satisfaction; we want you to feel welcome in our Coconut's ohana (family). Come and enjoy some of our award-winning, health-conscious food and join our Coconut's ohana today.
Hawaiian Style Activities
Aloha, Hawaiian Style Activities offer a full range of first-class beach activities and premier concierge services at affordable prices. The concierge team is staffed with knowledgeable and friendly Maui residents that make each customer's vacation special. Please stop by!
In's Eel Skin & Gifts
Located under Coconuts, it is the only remaining eel skin store on Maui. They also carry the most popular designs of Island style and family outfits to wear while on vacation and at home. E-mail to email@example.com
Open daily 9am - 6pm
Kihei Aloha Ice Cream
Perfect for a warm day on Maui. We sell Lapperts handmade Hawaiian Ice Cream, 104 flavors of yogurt and as a special Hawaiian dessert we serve Shave Ice with many topping flavors.
Open daily 10am-10pm
Maui Nail Bar
Maui Nail Bar provides thorough meticulously administered mani-pedi treatments in a friendly, clinically clean, modern and safe environment at affordable prices. We have a full staff of professional nail technicians to handle any size group. We specialize in weddings, special parties and special VIP events.
Maui Ocean Arts
808-879-7757 / Maui Ocean Arts
Established in 1981, Maui Ocean Arts is known for unique high quality locally made gifts, jewelry and art. We have the largest selection of decorator, specimen shells and corals in the state. We carry fitted toe rings and locally made charms for cable charm bracelets. A must see on Maui!
Open Daily 9am - 9pm
The nation's favorite healthy fast food restaurant available at Kamaole Shopping Center. Purchase a variety of healthy sandwiches, including our new Atkins wrap. And, don't forget to purchase the meal deal to round out your meal.
Take Home Treasures
808-874-0199 TakeHomeTreasurers.com
Established in 1986, Take Home Treasures has been serving first-time and repeat visitors' needs for quality clothing and home décor for nearly 30 years. Our goal has always been to provide a place where quality and good prices meet. We are proud of our selection of fun and practical merchandise
Open daily 9am – 9pm.
The Cinnamon Roll Place
Follow the aroma to the Cinnamon Roll Place to try our delicious sticky buns, banana bread, scones and bread pudding. All made from scratch. To help get your morning going try our Hawaiian grown coffee and expresso drinks. We also have breakfast and lunch sandwiches to enjoy.
Wave Ocean Activities and Concierge
Wave Ocean Activities and Concierge specializes in premier activities, tours and full concierge services. Our friendly Island Concierges are very knowledgeable of what there is to do on Maui and are here to assist in tailor making your vacation. We can book your Water Activities, Sunset Cocktail and Dinner Cruises, Luau's, Helicopter and Airplane Tours, Van Tours, Dinner Reservations and more! Stop on by and check out our "Catch the Wave, Deal of the Day!" to see some of the best offers on the island. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our Aloha with you!
Whaler's General Store
For your day-to-day necessities, island-style snacks, beverages, groceries, disposable cameras, film, batteries, cosmetics, health and beauty items, newspapers, liquor and cigarettes. For your fun-in-the-sun days, we offer beach apparel and accessories, sunglasses, caps, towels and suntan products. Don't miss our wide array of souvenirs, collectibles and quality gift items. Or, discover our enticing selection of deli and bakery foods, including savory sandwiches, tantalizing entrées, special salads.
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Last Saturday we decided to defy the sea of people and venture into the Edinburgh Christmas Market in Prince Street Gardens to soak up some of the Christmas spirit. However, the place was packed (even more so than the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park in London last year) so we gave up pretty quickly and went to Matthew's folks for dinner, some vino tinto and chilling in front of a log fire instead! I managed to snap a few photos though – how beautiful isn't that pink sunset?!


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Donald Trump wants to burn down the post-World War II international order built by prior U.S. administrations, David Gergen said Wednesday.
Speaking on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland, Gergen criticized the Trump administration's positions on trade and multilateralism as a betrayal of the American tradition.
At the start of the panel, Canadian foreign minster Chrystia Freeland had cited neoconservative commentator Robert Kagan's book The Jungle Grows Back, a broadside against the resurgence of economic nationalism and America First foreign policy. According to Freeland, Kagan argues the natural state of the world is a tendency toward chaos–a jungle–and that the U.S.-led "rules-based international order" is a jungle.
Gergen said that Freeland's remarks reminded him of Present at the Creation, a book by former Secretary of State Dean Acheson. The book was written "after he had served with other Wise Men to build the architecture that came out of the second world war that has served us so well for so long," Gergen said.
"In his book, he talks about the cultivation of the garden. It was a metaphor he liked and saw that as a way of thinking about American foreign policy," Gergen said.
Gergen is a long time Washington establishment figure. He served in every presidential administrations from Richard Nixon's to Bill Clinton's, with the exception of George H.W. Bush's.
The Trump administration marks a departure from that, he added.
"For the first time, our voters have voted into office someone who wants to burn down the jungle," Gergen said.
Contest suggests he actually intended to say that Trump wants to burn down the "garden." In either case, the metaphor is striking.
Gergen went on to remind the audience that even when Trump is no longer president–whether that is in two years or six years–the issues that propelled him into office will remain.
"Remember that while he may leave the scene, the discontented voters will still be there," Gergen said. "The discontent is deep and it is threatening our democracies."
The next president will face challenges about "how to rejoin Paris, how to rejoin the Iraq agreement," Gergen said. He treated the idea that a post-Trump presidency would seek to rejoin the Paris climate accord and the Iraq nuclear deal as self-evident.


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Supplements have enjoyed steady usage gains across all age groups, with the greatest increases among younger and middle-aged consumers. According to the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), 71 percent of Gen X consumers in 2015 reported using a supplement in the past 30 days, compared to 55 percent in 2009. The increase was more marked among Millennials, with 71 percent reporting usage in 2015 versus 50 percent in 2009. The same study showed younger generations tended to index higher on usage for sports and recovery, whereas the older generations were more likely to use supplements for issues such as arthritis, joint pain or high blood pressure.1 This highlights how health needs gradually shift from general well-being earlier in life to condition-specific concerns later in life.
A growing body of science explains the profound benefits of consuming choline at every age and stage, and yet, research also confirms that nine out of 10 American's don't get enough of it.2
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) classifies choline as an essential nutrient because the body can produce it, but not in sufficient quantities to meet demand. In 2016, FDA supported an increased emphasis on dietary intake of choline by adding it to Nutrition Facts Labels, and designating a reference daily intake (RDI) of 550 mg/d. This was based upon a Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) of 450 mg for pregnant women and 550 mg for adults, in general, established by IOM in 1998.3
The medical community started to take notice. During its 2017 annual meeting, the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support the inclusion of choline in prenatal multivitamins. The significant need for choline by a developing fetus is well-known, but a recent study showed only eight of the top 25 prenatal vitamins contained choline, and none provided more than 55 mg/d, which is just 12 percent of the DRI for pregnant women.4
And, choline isn't just crucial for pregnant women; it also plays critical roles in liver, heart and brain health, as well as sports performance.
Prenatal and Neonatal
It's well-known that folic acid supplementation is important for women of child-bearing age; however, the indispensable role choline plays in the development of the infant in utero and throughout the child's life is less appreciated. Choline is critical to brain and spinal cord development, so inadequate maternal levels can negatively affect a child's cognitive development. Choline exists in several forms in the body that strengthen cell membranes, form neurotransmitters and transport fats for conversion to energy. It plays a role in enhancing the availability of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which is crucial for cognitive development.
Studies by Marie Caudill, Ph.D., a leading researcher in fetal nutrition and development at Cornell University, demonstrated the importance of higher levels of choline during pregnancy. Her research showed when pregnant women receive more choline, their body makes additional DHA-containing choline for delivery to the placenta and baby.5
Cognition Throughout Life
What do young gamers and post-menopausal women have in common? They both need adequate levels of choline to keep their cognitive function strong. Because of reduced estrogen levels, post-menopausal women have reduced endogenous choline production. This makes them a logical candidate for supplementation. Likewise, gamers rely on staying mentally sharp, so they can react quickly.
Researchers examined the impact of choline on mental focus by having participants perform a simple aim-and-click task on a computer, for a study published in the journal Nature. Participants who received supplemental choline in the form of choline bitartrate significantly improved accuracy by making modest reductions in speed, as compared to the control group, which suggests choline plays a role in mental sharpness and focus for performing tasks that require both speed and attention to detail.6
The positive buzz on choline continues to build, and opportunities for supplement companies are countless, given the diverse health benefits across life stages. Perhaps this is why Today's Dietitian recently said choline "may soon become the darling of the nutrition world."7
Tom Druke is director of VitaCholine brand development at Balchem Human Nutrition and Pharma (balchem.com). Druke has more than 20 years of experience working in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. He began his product management career with packaged goods producer Reckitt Benckiser, working on the Airwick and Finish brands. He has also worked in the consumer health care sector with Pfizer Consumer Healthcare and held product management roles on major dietary supplement brands, including Caltrate and Centrum. Prior to joining Balchem, Druke was a co-founder of the Insight Prism, a boutique market research firm specializing in insight discovery.
- Natural Marketing Institute (NMI). 2016 Supplements/OTC/Rx Consumer Trends, 6th Edition Report.
- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). What We Eat in America, 2013-2014, Table 37.
- Institute of Medicine (US) Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes and its Panel on Folate, Other B Vitamins, and Choline. "Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline." Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1998.
- Bell C, Aujla J. "Prenatal Vitamins Deficient in Recommended Choline Intake for Pregnant Women." J Fam Med Dis Prev. 2016;2(6):048.
- West A et al. "Choline intake influences phosphatidylcholine DHA enrichment in nonpregnant women but not in pregnant women in the third trimester. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013 Apr;97(4):718-27. DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.112.050211.
- da Costa K et al. "Elevated serum creatine phosphokinase in choline-deficient humans: mechanistic studies in C2C12 mouse myoblasts." Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Jul;80(1):163-70.
- Weisenberger J. "Choline Under the Microscope." Today's Dietitian. Nov 2017;19(11):36.


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Bus Travel in Vietnam
All cities are reachable by bus in Vietnam, but roads can be dodgy, and speeds are often regulated at 70 km per hour.
Most road vets do not recommend traveling at night, because of obstacles (slow motorbikes without lights, animals, etc) and the lack of nearby medical services should your bus be involved in an accident.
Inter-city long distance buses generally leave prior to 6 am, or late at night, and are air-conditioned.
The concept of a central bus station has not taken hold in many cities, so you'll have to tell your hotel where you want to go, and they'll direct you to the right depot, which in many cases will be a tour agency.
Legroom is legendarily short.
Inter-city short distance (local) buses are slow, as they continually pick up and drop off passengers along the way, and do not have air-conditioning.
They don't sell formal tickets, so you'll have to bargain with the driver (figure the first price is double the usual fare).
They also act as merchandise haulers, and one we've seen was actually tricked-out to carry motorbikes, behind a few rows of passenger seats.
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Pulla, V. & Dhittal, A. (2016). Human Rights and Inhuman Wrongs: the year 1990 in review. V. Pulla. The Lhotsampa People of Bhutan: Resilience and Survival 47-60. United States: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137551429_4
In 1991 Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, former chief justice of India, took up the responsibility of heading the first SAARC Jurists Mission on Bhutan to investigate the atrocities committed by the Bhutanese kingdom against a section of its people. This mission was termed a "people-to-people initiative." It documented instances of atrocities committed on innocent civilians, damage to property, the raping of women in confinement, and other inhuman acts of the time that preceded the exodus of the peace-loving people of southern Bhutan to the eastern hills of Nepal. This chapter presents some of the findings of the SAARC report. We will also review Bhutanese laws and their implementation, along with Bhutan's human rights record prior to 1990, and how the Lhotsampa movement for human rights was viewed as a national security threat. We were able to obtain a copy of an over twenty-five-year-old report in which Tek Nath Rizal, a Bhutan government official belonging to the Lhotsampa community, was referred to as a subversive officer. The government of Bhutan viewed Rizal's petition for review of the 1985 Citizenship Act as an act of treason, terrorism, and/or subversion.
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The overriding pattern of all dwelling reworking initiatives these days is doing issues on a small scale. Danny Lipford: After the actual fact, it is obvious that Carol made the suitable decisions however what about proper whenever you're in the middle of a serious kitchen renovation like Anne Heggeman is. Now she's waited a long time to do that project so she's developed a reasonably philosophical attitude about it.
To keep away from that and preserve prices in line, and yet still get the kitchen of your dreams, here are a few of my favorite methods of getting the most out of a good finances. A typical reason to rework your kitchen is to have extra space for storing.
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text: Digital The FishbowlDC Interview With Daily Mail's David Martosko By Betsy Rothstein|August 1, 2013 Share By Betsy Rothstein|August 1, 2013 Share Say hello to Daily Mail's U.S. Editor David Martosko. He formerly was Executive Editor for The Daily Caller. Before that, he worked for Berman & Company, a PR shop that specializes in fighting progressive activists who target corporations. We must say, Martosko is one of the more colorful people in Washington media. For one thing, he's kind of a panicky figure. He works at a frantic, relentless pace. He can sometimes be found in Sidecar, the dimly lit basement portion of the downtown restaurant P.J. Clarke's, where he's a member but where he won't be found drinking. He's also – weirdly – potentially deathly allergic to mushrooms. "The last time I ate a whole mushroom, I wound up with a swollen throat, red splotches in places where itching isn't all that pleasant, and a very memorable two minutes when I couldn't breathe," he told me. "Eating them just isn't worth the risk. Plus I'll never have to explain to my wife how I wound up 'accidentally' hallucinating after dinner."Onto the interview.If you were a carbonated beverage which would you be? Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi. How often do you Google yourself? I haven't in a long time. I'll let the NSA do that.What's the worst thing you've ever said to an editor (or vice versa)? I can't think of anything too bad. I've had the pleasure of working with the only nice people in the business. Tucker Carlson has unkind words for just about no one he works with. The Daily Mail people are class acts, and their accents make it impossible to be angry with them.Who is your favorite working journalist and why? CBS's Sharyl Attkisson. She's a tough investigative reporter who breaks amazing stories and refuses to be anyone's lap dog. It looks like her computer was hacked as a consequence, but I'm waiting for her to finger the schmucks who did it. She'll probably figure it out. Do you have a favorite word? It's a tie between Wanderlust and Schadenfreude.What word or phrase do you overuse? I've taken to saying "Cheers!" a lot (instead of "See ya later") since I went to work for the Daily Mail. But I refuse to say "whilst."Who would you rather have dinner with – MSNBC's Mika Brzezinksi, CNN's Kate Bolduan or CBS's Gayle King. Tell us why. Are you kidding? Kate by a mile. She has the whole package, and a voice that I can listen to for more than 5 minutes without drifting off to wonder if I've left the oven on. What is the most interesting conversation you've had in the course of your journalism career? Last summer I sat in a hotel meeting room in Morocco, talking with an intelligence expert about the confluence of Islamist factions converging on Northern Africa. I left the conversation with a reality-check about just how out-of-control things are in the Islamic Maghreb – and about how countries we don't think much about, like Algeria and Mali, are the next growth areas for al-Qaeda. Scary stuff, but so valuable to learn about it from people who live it every day, and who care enough about it to risk getting shot at now and again.The Earth's human population is dying out and you must save it. You will spend a romantic evening with either Jodi Arias or Monica Lewinksy? Who will it be? (Neither is not an option.) Monica. She's more likely to get you on television, and less likely to kill you afterward.Tell us a funny story from your time as a journalist. Can be long or short. One of my most enduring mental snapshots from The Daily Caller is seeing Jeff Winkler standing on Alex Pappas' desk, dancing with his pants around his ankles, trying to be a distraction while Pappas interviewed some congressman. The photo wound up as a Funny or Die caption contest. Continue ReadingPages: 1 2 3 4 Share http://adweek.it/2jNAT4H copy Adweek Adweek


text: Educational Tours help students to learn through visual experience and interesting way to explore new things.They help in educating children on complex topics to get idea on concepts through live examples.it should be compulsory trip for every student. Educational tours play an important role in student life in a practical and interesting manner. Making Educational tours is an essential part of students' academics will increace effective ideas to motivate them to learn more.


text: The new shock price will be set at $198.74 apiece, with the complete upper mount/bump stop kit retailing at $249.90. Parts will be available exclusively through Mazda Motorsportswith a total cost for conversion; including four shocks, top mount, bump stops and lower spherical mounts for less than $1,050. Unlike the current Spec Miata shock, the Penske will be tamper-proof, and rebuildable through Penske at $100/shock. It is recommended that shocks be inspected by Penske after 100 hours of track use to determine whether a rebuild would be valuable.


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Building Name: The Mode
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Building Name: The Mode
Address: 538 Smite St
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Building Highlights: Welcome to the MoDe in the heart of Yaletown. Its a boutique style MoDern building with only 60 homes. Enjoy the fabulous common rooftop deck. Just steps to Robson St, restaurants and transit. Easy to show. OPEN HOUSE Sunday Nov 22 2-4pm.
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The Farquharson Family was well represented on Upper Prince Street in the late 19th century. The family built no less than three, quite grand, Second Empire style homes on the west side of the street. The house at 77 Upper Prince Street was the property of Hon. Donald Farquharson. Farquharson began his career as a teacher and became a successful merchant and politician. He was also part owner of the Patriot newspaper.
In 1876 he entered politics representing 2nd Queens and continued to serve in the legislature until 1901. In 1898, he became Premier after Hon. Alexander B. Warburton was appointed a judge of the court of Kings County.
Known as the Prohibition Premier, Farquharson passed the Prohibition Act of 1900, the first of its kind in post Confederation Canada. That same year he resigned his post as Premier and ran successfully for a federal seat in West Queens in the by-election of 15 January 1902. Sadly Farquharson died the next year on 26 June 1903.
Unfortunately, some of the details of Faquharson's will proved difficult to carry out but the estate was eventually sold with John "Klondike" MacLeod purchasing 77 Upper Prince Street. It is unknown where MacLeod received his nickname but it might be due to his participation in the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896. Alternatively, he might have received the moniker from his association with an area near Kilmuir that was referred to locally as "the Klondike" due to its remoteness. In any case, this is not the first elegant home that MacLeod is listed as owning, as he held the title to a large Queen Anne style home off the North River Road at 6 Sunset Drive.
MacLeod and the Farquharsons also had the house next door at 83 Upper Prince Street in common. Originally, a single family dwelling, the house would later be converted to an apartment building. The Balmoral Apartments pictured above in 1947 would be renamed the Kennedy Arms Apartment Building.
One important feature that makes Upper Prince Street special is the presence of large trees. The trees can be seen in the 1947 image above lining both sides of the street.


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Isaac's location, south of Haiti, at 8 p.m. Friday.
Climbing For Christ missionary Miguel Rubén Guante reported in Friday morning from the Dominican border town of Jimani, saying there was "rain and soft breeze. I'm in contact with Pastor Trezin (Gentilhomme), Pastor Vilcuis (Malasi), and Milus (Thoman) and Andrew of Mare Pitre."
Please hold the people of Haiti up in prayer for protection. May the worst of Isaac turn away from this troubled land.
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Home / Corporate / QBE appoints human resources chief
10 October 2016
QBE has named Margaret Murphy as Group Chief Human Resources Officer.
"Developing world-class talent is one of the central themes of QBE's focused strategic agenda, and [Ms Murphy] has the energy and experience to ensure we have the structure, skills and people to drive success," QBE Group CEO John Neal said.
Ms Murphy was previously chief of staff to the group human resources director at banking group Barclays, and has extensive human resources experience across various industries.
She will be based at QBE's Sydney head office and takes over from Jenni Smith, who is leaving at the end of the year.
QBE has more than 14,500 employees in 37 countries.


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Having some fun with Idealists & Co.
Okay, let's put on those rose-colored glasses!
It is most pleasing when several of the ideas bouncing around my brain converge on one spot. Doesn't happen often enough, in fact, but this morning I grab a newspaper from atop one of those heaps that should have been tossed into the blue-bag long, long ago.
It is the Feb 2, 2013 Globe and Mail, and the headline is "HAVE WOMEN SOLVED 'THE PROBLEM WITH NO NAME'? THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE AT 50"
Perhaps it is justthe incurable smartass in me, but I almost automatically think, what if men solved the problem in 1986, and the women just didn't notice?


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10 Motivational Quotes to Get You Through Midterms (And The Rest of The Quarter!)
As quickly as fall quarter came to pass, winter quarter arrived and midterms appeared. Before we know it we'll be painting shamrocks on our cheeks for St. Patrick's day and celebrating the end of this grueling quarter. But let's not get ahead of ourselves here. We still have to survive midterms, five more weeks of school, and then the even more frightening task of finals. It's easy to get caught up in the stress of it all, especially with the intensity and fast pace of the quarter system. But we're at DePaul for a reason and it is nothing that we can't handle-- even though we may feel overwhelmed and unprepared at times. We know more than we think we do, and we can accomplish more than we know of. Sometimes, we just need a reminder of the power within us. So here are 10 motivational quotes to get you through midterms and the rest of the quarter:
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In a conversation with Omar Abuimeish, technical manager – UAE, SaudiCast, about the upcoming MEP UAE Conference 2019, he says that continuous communication with the MEP professionals during events and conferences needs to be maintained to ensure growth and constant market development across all of the MEP industry specialists, from developers to architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
Abuimeish says: "Maintaining connection between engineers and architects across the board gives the chance for everyone to present what they have to offer and how they can add value to the market. Through this event, SaudiCast will also be able to expand its presence and it gives us a chance to interact with executives and managers, to showcase what we can offer and to understand main points that we could potentially solve for them. Our main aim is to use advanced technologies and environmentally friendly practices during our designing, manufacturing, and testing processes, thus providing high quality products that are produced in a sustainable manner at a competitive price to our competition."
The things that excites Abuimeish about the MEP industry are the development of the Expo 2020 and Dubai Creek project sites. He adds that interior designers are playing a bigger role in maintaining aesthetics, which help sustain the use of quality products and to balance out some of the budget limitations.
According to Abuimeish, the challenges facing the sector are: "With decreasing budgets set for projects, many contractors are forced to use cheaper alternatives as to the ones set in the project specifications. Therefore, maintaining high quality products and materials used in projects are rare, especially in for the plumbing sector. Some luxurious projects are using cheap drainage systems that are not sustainable."
SaudiCast is expanding its market reach to supply to projects all over the GCC region and its neighbouring countries such as Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon.
The firm is focusing to expand its product range to suit the requirements of the GCC region. Latest development regarding its indoor drainage products include Linear Shower Drain and Wall Shower Drain, Siphonic Roof Drain, as well as the Modular Trench Drain. Development of its outdoor drains is always ongoing, coinciding with the different requirements and regulations of clients for private projects, as well as for municipalities from across the GCC region.


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A Master's Work is a quest granted by Wade in Awakening to craft weapons and armour.
Master Wade needs a challenge. Find unique materials for Wade so he can craft The Warden some extraordinary items.
This is a Vigil's Keep quest with three subquests. These quests can be done in any order:Heart of the Forest Worked to the Bone Golem's Might
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Ancestral Heartwood (Tier 9)
Requires: 48 strength
Fatigue: 4.16%
Strength modifier: 1.00
+15 defense
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Chance to avoid missile attacks
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Ancestral Heartwood (Tier 9)
Requires: 44 dexterity
Damage: 10.80
Critical chance: 1.80%
Armor penetration: 11.00
Strength modifier: 1.00
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Rapid aim
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Volcanic Aurum (Tier 9)
Requires: 41 strength
Damage: 12.60
Critical chance: 3.60%
Armor penetration: 5.00
Strength modifier: 1.00
+1 to all attributes
+2 attack
+0.5 armor penetration
Vigilance (greatsword)Vigilance (greatsword)
Volcanic Aurum (Tier 9)
Requires: 46 strength
Damage: 19.80
Critical chance: 2.70%
Armor penetration: 7.50
Strength modifier: 1.10
+1 to all attributes
+2 attack
+0.5 armor penetration
Golem's MightGolem Shell ArmorGolem Shell Armor
Massive chestpiece
Volcanic Aurum (Tier 9)
Requires: 52 strength
Armor: 26.25
Fatigue: 36.75%
+8 strength
+8 constitution
+2 armor
+25% fire resistance
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Today, digital video consumption has grown exponentially. A recent research projects that IP video traffic will be 82% of all consumer internet traffic by 2020. The rise of video creation tools, smartphones, social media and adoption by publishers has ensured video continues to remain ever powerful. Therefore, for businesses looking to expand, the right video branding initiatives, a key marketing function, can go a long way in conveying why exactly they're valuable to prospective consumers.
In fact, when done correctly, a company video profile can successfully deliver any message, secure consumer loyalty and create loyal employees. For this reason, successful businesses are starting to invest more and more in creative occupations within the commercial video industry. However, it's lesser known that although investments come in, the trend is fairly recent. Under these circumstances, the majority of creative professionals face fewer opportunities, lesser scope for further growth, low drive and poor productivity.
Herein, a group of experienced creatives based in Houston, Texas, formulated a business plan. Having closely observed the prevailing trends in the creative video industry, the group jointly established a creative video service platform named 'Ctrl Shift VFX', in 2017. This platform would primarily allow creative professionals to display their work while utilizing technology to better serve customer needs. One of their main business endeavors is to help their clients achieve their dreams through their video creation services. Working with technologies such as motion graphics, 3D animation and videography, the creative videos they furnish communicates their clients' message efficiently.
The management has noticed that creative professionals working with video requirements are often not given enough time. Jocelyn Randolph, the founder of Ctrl Shift VFX explains their counter-strategy, "All too often video needs are rushed. As a result, video works are rushed and fail to connect to viewers emotionally. One of the ways we address this is by hiring writers that are not only great at their work, but also have an extensive background in other areas outside of traditional corporate technical lingo such as writing poetry, comedy, and fiction. We've found this adds a human element, which we apply throughout the entire creative pipeline."
In addition to their expertise and in-depth understanding of motion graphics, 3D animation and video, what keeps them successful is their hunger for the latest technologies and practices. The company is constantly on the lookout for the latest revolutionizing programs and plug-ins to streamline their creative output. Jocelyn remarks, "In early 2018, we expanded our services with virtual tours including embedded content. We're currently developing new content, such as virtual reality training experiences, practical AR uses for marketing and education, and 360 video captures with integrated motion graphics and CGI."
The company's business operation model ensures client satisfaction, every time. Ctrl Shift VFX skillfully manages critical conversations, taking responsibility and a punctual work ethic. In the initial stages, the company begins speaking to with the clients informing them of all the vital project-related information including the best course of action and the goal. Until project completion, the company regularly informs clients with progress markers and constantly monitors project status. Ultimately, all employees know that honesty and maintaining communication with clients are vital.
Having served big companies such as HP, Sysco, LifeProof, Sasol, etc. their services are highly recommended from each and every client. Some of their customer testimonials include: "The most talented group of digital and interactive designers. Highly recommended for any individual or business seeking videos, animations, interactive experiences, etc."— a recent recommendation from LifeEnergy. Similarly, another recent customer OtterBox expresses, "Ctrl Shift VFX has been a trusted partner that I am able to rely on to deliver quality work that is above and beyond our expectations."
With innumerable success stories pouring in from their clients, Ctrl Shift VFX is enjoying market success. But, their story is far from complete. Jocelyn sums it up, "We hope to expand our team by 2022 and continue to develop more interactive experiences to connect with our consumers beyond video content. Video will of course always be near and dear to our hearts, but we'll continue to grow with the needs of our clients as technology advances."
Quote 1: The company is constantly on the lookout for the latest revolutionizing programs and plug-ins to streamline their creative output
Quote 2: Ctrl Shift VFX skillfully manages critical conversations, taking responsibility and a punctual work ethic.


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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
The Very Last Time
In praise of older women.
This recently in Feministeerium:
"It's obviously difficult for women to find a male partner with whom she's not bored and whose values she shares -- after all, women are on average more educated and tolerant than men."
I'm told finding a man in Estonia isn't easy, and it's even more complicated if you're over 50. A middle-aged female friend allowed me to look over her shoulder on Tinder, watching her swipe right at shirtless men with Auschwitz prisoner haircuts and small beer guts posed in front of bathroom mirrors. I can sympathize. I wouldn't want those mouth-breathers, either. If I had a choice, that is.
But even sadder than the Tinder Neanderthals are the women who have simply given up. Those that are prepared to die as old maids, killing time watching Õnne 13, reading Pealinn, and waiting in line for free firewood.
It's unfortunate that they've given up, because the fact is that there are good men out there. There's the one your 50-something friend Piret has. He doesn't cheat on her or beat her either one, and he even cooked dinner for her once back in 1995. Then there's Tiina's man, who finally married her after a decade of shacking up, and once took her to Sharm El Sheik in February. There are others out there, too. And, if you believe Roger Angell, it would be worth our time to find each other:
"I believe that everyone in the world wants to be with someone else tonight, together in the dark, with the sweet warmth of a hip or a foot or a bare expanse of shoulder within reach. Those of us who have lost that, whatever our age, never lose the longing: just look at our faces. If it returns, we seize upon it avidly, stunned and altered again."
You may have difficulties admitting it, ladies, but I suspect you need us as much as we need you.
But what can be done to bring us together? Perhaps the women are too critical? Might they lower their standards? Or maybe they value the wrong things in a man? Is it within the realm of possibility that that shirtless cad with his ex-girlfriend's name tattooed in runny ink on his knuckles – I M B I – is capable of deep and lasting love? Consider this, ladies: Despite his minuses, could he want to hold you in his warm embrace through the lonely hours of the night? Could he be the most sensitive and thoughtful lover you've ever experienced, to whom your satisfaction is paramount?
True, the men might benefit from some minor improvements: Put on a shirt for your photo, preferably one that's been ironed. When you finally meet her, ask a dozen questions about her before you tell her all about your motorcycle. And of course, as all the advice columnists tell us, never send dick pics without being asked.
The men should also be made aware of the virtues of middle-aged women and the joys of a lover over 50. I can say from experience that the fifty-something woman offers more depth than the twenty-something, who seems concerned mainly with whether Gwyneth Paltrow-brand eyeshadow is really any better than Kat Von D's. You will also discover that the woman with crow's feet is loads more fun than the thirty-something who spends her life at civil society events and then cheers vacuously on Facebook about how she's changing the world.
Middle-aged women are often highly educated and excellent conversationalists. But if that holds no interest for you, know that they usually have practical knowledge about things of real consequence in your life. The healthy food she will teach you to eat may prolong your life. She knows that a few well-placed flowers will brighten any room. And she may show you that bleach poured in the toilet eliminates the need for the brush.
If the male reader is still not persuaded, then he might consider the middle-aged women's enthusiasm for love making, as explained to me by a 65-year-old friend: "You young guys may think you're fine swordsmen, but you haven't really enjoyed sex until you've been with a woman my age. While making love, a single thought repeats inside her head: This could be my very last time. This could be my very last time..."
And since male readers have been good enough to indulge me with a few DIY improvement tips, the ladies might also lend an ear. We men are not as caught up in your physical appearances as you might think. We are not put off by your caesarian scars; they are the patina of life, evidence of the fact that you have lived. And get over your wrinkles, your thinning hair, and the bags under your eyes in the morning. You were surely a great beauty once, but now you'll be another sort, one not powered by pulchritude but by self-confidence.
It may be that for us to find and enjoy each other, we must both slightly revise our expectations and embrace the spirit of tolerance. I agree to put down the ring on the toilet, even though it is my own home. You keep your bra off the light fixture, even though the heat does help it dry. You accept my love of raw meat, and I agree not to eat your annoying little dog.
I would beg to differ with Feministeerium's Aet Kuusik. It's not men who lack tolerance, but rather the whole goddamned planet. And the first step to living with us men is to set aside what you think you know about us. Yes, we're all those negative things. But, like you, we're also so much more.
This article was originally published in the Estonian language in Edasi.org.
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Black Seed, also known as Nigella Sativa are quite possibly little gems of goodness.
…try googling it…it's surprising what you find…
Thought I'd try using them in these simple spelt and oatmeal biscuits, which are a good, robust, little biscuit to go with vegan cheeses and sharp fruity chutneys and jellies.
Simple enough to make, and they store very well in an airtight container.
makes 24-30
- 2oogms. wholemeal spelt flour
- 75 gms.oatmeal
- 10gms. black seed
- 2 tbs. nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- good pinch of chilli powder
- 100gms. vegan spread suitable for baking
- 80 ml. cold water
+ : to coat:
- 1 tbs. olive oil
- 7.5 gms. black seed
- 7.5 gms. sesame seed
- Place flour, oatmeal, 10gms. black seed, nutritional yeast (if using), salt, baking powder and chilli powder together in a large bowl.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Cut vegan spread into chunks.
- Add vegan spread chunks to flour mix and rub together to form crumbs.
- Add 80ml. cold water to flour/spread mix, and bring together quickly to form dough.
- On a board, roll dough to form a compact log : approx. 16cm in length and 5 cm. in diameter.
- Roll the log into a piece of cling film, and chill for 30 mins.
- On a baking tray, spread 7.5gms. black seed and 7.5 gms. sesame seed.
- Remove dough log from clingfilm, and baste surface with 1 tbs. olive oil.
- Then roll log in seeds to coat with seeds.
- Rewrap log in cling film and chill for a further 30 mins.
- Slice log into biscuits. approx. 5 ml. thick. (should make 24+++)
- Lay out on a baking tray lined with lightly oiled baking parchment.
- Flatten them out a little if needed.
- In a pre-heated oven: Gas Mk. 2/ 150C, bake biscuits for 25-40mins. until golden.
- *Length of cooking is very dependent on the type of oven: these little biscuits need to dry out properly to achieve a crumbly oaty texture…..*
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
These biscuits will store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Lovely and crumbly: nice with vegan cream cheese and redcurrant jelly …
Just a thought!
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home-made fruit jellies: the old-fashioned way………………………
……………………………………baked cashew cream cheese coated in herbs
Enjoy a little treat from time to time…
…whatever takes your fancy


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Daily Archives: September 1, 2014
Global CEOs, top bankers queue up to meet Modi
Global chief executives and top bankers of iconic Wall Street companies are queuing up to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a clear sign that India's economy has never mattered more than now.
Indian-born Deutsche Bank co-CEO Anshu Jain called on Modi recently while Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein and Bank of America CEO Brian T Moynihan are expected to meet the PM during his visit to the US in September, top government sources told HT.
The top brass of General Motors (GM), the world's second-largest carmaker by sales volumes, including its global CEO Mary Barra, chairman Tim Solso and head of International operations Stefan Jacoby are expected to meet Modi next month, sources said.
The Prime Minister is learnt to have also recently met Mark Fields, CEO of Ford, which has a manufacturing plant in Sanand in Modi's home state of Gujarat.
The string of meetings is being seen as a major turnaround for India's image as an investment destination.
In the last two years, global credit rating agencies and investment banks had been unsparing in their criticism about the Indian economy's management, which had been marred by policy logjams, project delays and a string of corruption scandals sending Asia's third-largest economy into its sharpest deceleration in 25 years.
Analysts said the meetings with global CEOs and influential bankers are clear signs that the investors view the Modi government's commitment on reforms and easing business environment as serious intent.
"So far the governments have taken a piecemeal approach – but there now appears to be serious effort by the central government and some of the state governments to revive the manufacturing sector," Chetan Ahya, of Morgan Stanley, said in a recent research report.
Finance minister Arun Jaitley Saturday said better days were ahead amid signs that companies were investing and hiring more and prices were moderating, buoyed by the measures that the Modi-led government has taken to aid the India economy claw out of its deepest slump in a quarter of a century.
Latest data showed that the Indian economy expanded at 5.7% in April-June—the fastest in two-and-a-half years.
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Rajapaksa-Modi Meeting on UNGA Session Sidelines Likely
COLOMBO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa are likely to meet on the sidelines of the 69th UN General Assembly session in New York in the third week of September, Lankan officials told Express.
"Whether Modi will meet a particular Head of Government or not will depend on the number of requests made and the availability of time. The Indian PM is expected to be in New York for three days when he will be having bilateral meetings with select Heads of Government among other engagements, apart from addressing the Assembly," an official said.
While the Lankan President will address the General Assembly on September 25, the Indian PM will do so on September 27.
Rajapaksa is believed to be keen on meeting Modi following the latter's much publicized session with the Tamil National Alliance at which the Indian PM had expressed his commitment to the Tamil cause and to the 13th Amendment as the basis for power devolution to the Tamil-speaking provinces.
He had also backed the TNA's demand that bilateral talks between the Lankan government and the TNA should be resumed, irrespective of the fate of the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC).
The Rajapaksa government is uneasy with the TNA's tendency to seek Indian and other foreign help instead of joining the PSC. In this context, President Rajapaksa will certainly be eager to know Modi's mind first hand.
Modi himself is believed to be eager to convey to Rajapaksa his take on the situation in Sri Lanka after his interaction with the TNA. That the Lankan Tamil issue has become important for the BJP is evident in the meeting the TNA had with the BJP's Tamil Nadu unit at Chennai on their way back to Lanka from New Delhi.
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Japan PM Abe Dividing China, India: Chinese daily
BEIJING: Accusing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of "dividing" China and India, a state-run Chinese daily today said Indo-Japan ties face "huge uncertainty" in view of rise of BRICS and emerging Sino-Indian cooperation.
"BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) agreed establish their own development bank, ushering Sino-Indian strategic cooperation into a new historical era," said an article in the state-run Global Times' web edition on the current visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Japan.
"Beijing's improving maritime strategies and the development of China-India strategic relations will inevitably exert far-reaching influence upon Japan's strategic resources, channels and markets.
Consequently, dividing China and India has become a key issue for Abe," said the ruling Communist Party-run newspaper known for its usually nationalistic views.
"Tokyo and New Delhi must consider the coexistence of China, Japan and the US in the region when promoting their security cooperation," it said.
"As two Asian powers, how the growing intimacy between Japan and India coordinates with US "rebalancing to Asia" strategy and cooperates with BRICS member states will wield direct influence upon regional architecture. Therefore this solicits plenty of attention," it said.
It said security is another area of cooperation between India and Japan.
"When Abe travelled to India early this year, he proposed beefing up the cooperation between the two national security committees. This time, they will probably launch a "two plus two" mechanism of diplomacy and defence to intensify their collaboration in air and sea," it said.
During his India visit, Abe increased the official development assistance to India to 210 billion yen (USD 2.02 billion) and provided a programme worth USD 4.5 billion to obtain orders for Japanese nuclear power firms, it said.
Tokyo attaches great importance to India's vast market and infrastructure projects, it said.
However, Modi is more inclined to attract investment from Japanese firms to help with the manufacturing industry.
"All in all, the Japan-India relationship, in the context of current international politics, witnesses too many uncertain actors in its development," it said.
China despises Abe for his nationalistic stand over the East China Sea dispute with Beijing and calls him a "troublemaker".
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I've given this blog a lot of thought, and a bit of time and space. I tend to suffer from a massive low after big runs and didn't want it to cloud my review of what is, after all, a spectacular race.
My first marathon was last year's London Marathon. Like many first timers I was overwhelmed by the amazing experience and couldn't wait to do another one. So I did. Another 4. In the same year. But pretty quickly something changed and I found I wasn't running them just for the pleasure of running but, inevitably, to get quicker. Almost immediately I was putting pressure on myself (not a bad thing) to do better than my last run.
And then I stumbled on the evil that is GFA. My Good For Age, the magic key that unlocks all the treasures of the world (well a London Marathon place) is 3 hours 15 minutes. This arbitrary number has become my focus and near obsession since then. True, I haven't done an awful lot training wise to accomplish it but it is there, at the back of my mind, at the start of each race.
Then I discovered the crazy, friendly, depressurised world of the Ultra. (which should always be capitalised!)
The main attraction for me was that it is pretty impossible to compare one Ultra to another. Terrain and profile can vary wildly so chasing a time is fairly irrelevant. The experience is everything.
Before Race to the Stones I had only done one previous Ultra, a 40 mile race around Henley organised by LDWA and apart from the beautiful countryside the most memorable thing was the fantastically well stocked check points. I wanted more of that!
I was lucky enough to have a couple of friends coming with me to the race; Steve who was running it with me and Helena who would be crewing, cheering, driving like a loon and generally keeping our spirits up. I picked them up from their hotel on race day morning and we set off. The race start was only a few miles from my house so it wasn't a particularly early start and the journey pretty relaxed.
I only had about 40 minutes from parking the car to the start gun so no time to think about much other than getting all my kit on and getting to the start line.
I'd packed as little as possible as I wasn't sure how I'd hold up for that length of time on my feet.
My kit list was:
- Ashmei running jersey
- Ashmei road socks
- Nike shorts (about 10 years old but I still love them!)
- 2XU calf guards
- Mizuno Ascend 8 trail shoes (at least 2 years old and no idea how many miles but feel like slippers)
- Ultimate Direction Scott Jurek Race Vest (swapped hard bottles for soft ones as bottles dug into my ribs)
- inov8 Race Elite Windshell (unused)
- Karrimor long sleeved running top (unused)
- Alpkit Gamma head torch (unused)
- Buff (unused)
- SIS gels (x4) 3 unused
- iPhone
- Headphones (unused)
- Jelly beans
- Sun cream
- Body glide (unused)
- Small first aid kit (plasters, blister plasters, pre cut rock-tape)
As you can see the majority of the kit I carried I didn't actually use but, not knowing how long it was going to take me I had to be prepared for running at night in dropping temperatures.
Almost immediately at the start line, before the race had started, I lost Steve. He seemed to know pretty much everyone taking part so was chatting with everyone! I wasn't to see him again until 13.5 hours later.
The race started and for the first few miles it was pretty congested, on narrow shaded paths. This was perfect for me as it kept me to a good, slow pace. During training I had struggled to comfortably run at 9.30-10 minute pace. This wouldn't be a problem later!
The views were pretty stunning and at this point I was still comfortable enough to appreciate it. One bit was particularly memorable. Running downhill through a cornfield, hands out brushing through the ears of corn. Just beautiful.
Checkpoints came and went. I took nothing at the first one and just filled up my water bottles at the second. As the feed stations were pretty regularly spaced (around 10k) there were no worries about stocking up and I kept pushing on.
By the 3rd feed station (around 34k) I thought I'd better have a bit to eat so grabbed half a banana and a granola bar. Almost as soon as I finished them I got bad cramps and felt pretty rubbish. I kept drinking pretty steadily as it was getting hot and hoped the stomach problems would go away.
I past marathon distance in around 4 hours 30 and reached halfway in 5.31. At half way Helena met me and it was great to see her ever-smiling face. This was also the overnight basecamp for people completing the course over two legs stocked with food, drink, chairs and tents. It was a struggle to leave!
There was a lot of food on offer but I couldn't face anything. I grabbed a coffee and finally decided to have a sandwich. I ate half of one but that was all I could manage. Another very strong milky coffee and I was off again.
At this point I decided that I would try to run 25 minutes and walk 5 for the rest of the distance. I was feeling OK but it was getting pretty hot and I thought this would be a sensible way of pacing myself. Ironically, from this point until the last pit stop at Barbury Castle, 12k from the end, there wasn't a 25 minute stretch of track that didn't have a hill on it so I was always having to walk the hill, reset the 25 minutes and hit the next hill. Still this kept my mind active trying to add 25 to whatever my watch showed. Not easy!
My main concern from now until pit stop 8 was fluid intake. I was getting through both bottles every 10k plus what I was drinking at the feed station. I decided that this was probably being a bit excessive and worried a bit about hyponatremia. I decided to cut down on fluid intake and try to take on some sort of salts. It was now that I discovered something that is well known to Ultra runners – flat coke and salt. A couple of cups of this from stop 7-9 sorted me out and tasted ridiculously good. I shan't be trying it outside of a race. I can't imagine it will taste as good without my body craving it.
Just after pit stop 8 with just over 20k to go something above my left knee started to feel odd. Just a little pain but nothing terrible. A few miles later and it was worse, much worse. I took some paracetemol and struggled manfully on. Unfortunately it was worse on downhills and there was a lovely mile long downhill before the ascent to Barbary Castle and the final checkpoint. I was pretty trashed by the time I got to the Castle. I'd pre-cut some Rock-Tape for my calfs so after more coke and salt and more paracetamol I tourniquet'd above the knee – rugby prop-forward style – and got on my way. The strapping did absolutely nothing but made me feel like I'd done something proactive.
The final leg was great: I'd run a lot of it a couple of times before recce-ing for the Ridgeway relay so knew the terrain well. This was probably the best I'd felt for a couple of hours and I'm sure most of it was psychological as I was getting closer to the finish. I quick tour of a very few of the stones at Avebury and I was turning onto the final straight and the finish line.
I can't really describe the feeling. I was elated I'd finished, elated Helena was there with her ever beaming smile (seriously, she never stops), obviously exhausted, but almost sad it was over. Both my Garmins had run out of battery (really need to address this for my next Ultra) so I had no idea what time I'd done. Then I saw it was 8.04pm. While I had no expectations of getting a specific time, to miss a sub-12 hour 100km by 4 minutes was a bit gutting.
There was a chip-timing printer in the corner.
Helena punched in my race number and there it was -11 hours 58 minutes 29 seconds!
Elation again -so fickle.
All that was left was to have a few manic-looking pictures taken, eat some veggie chilli (or curry- no idea, didn't care) and wait for Steve, who had struggled since mile 18 with a hamstring niggle.
It was the most awesome, painful, beautiful, horrible, wonderful, hideous thing I have ever done.
Apart from the knee everything else held up really well. Calfs were no problem thanks to a lot of massaging and my feet were perfect. I'm sure this is the combination of really good Ashmei socks (which sadly I put a hole through sometime during the race – toenail not short enough I guess) and great shoes that really do feel ridiculously comfortable. (I am not paid by Ashmei or Mizuno!)
On Sunday I couldn't think about anything except eating, constantly.
On Monday I was definitely never doing another run that length – definitely sticking to marathons.
On Tuesday I signed up for the Race to the Kings Ultra in 2016.
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It all started with my kid pushing an old desk clock from the table and boom! …….the inside of it had cracked up. Hence I thought of altering it, while I ensured that the clock still worked well. . This is an easy to make room decoration by altering an old clock and using a yogurt plastic packaging case (sold with a set
of four) to build a photo frame. This is also a great way to resuse old plastic to create your own photo frame.
Step 1: Preparing the Time Piece
This has been themed "baby" being for a child's bedroom with cute stickers in the clock and baby texture
and themed photo frame. To start with I carefully opened the inside of the clock, repainted it to get rid of any cracks, chipped parts, logo etc. Then I added stickers to the minutes hand and another sticker at ever quarter of the clock (also to hide the damage done). Since a new mommy is tearing herself part between feeding, changing diapers, playing with the baby and taking care of herself I thought of adding stickers / sketching cartoons with copic markers to add flavor. I also stuck a monkey on the long hand of the clock such that he can do the rounds(pun intended) 24 times a day, accompanying the mommy.
Step 2: Show Tree Making
Next I cut out a tree with my paper knife from a Kraft colored cardboard. I randomly tore a part of it allowing the
corrugation to look through.
Step 3: Work on the Photo Frame
Next I made abstract designs with a hot glue gun on a white water color paper. Once done I strayed ink all over creating several textures on paper. I used this to build the background of my frame.
Now come the interesting part, that is build the frame. One day while I was clearing up my fridge I noticed I have been hoarding this yogurt packaging frames that are sold with a set of four cups. Instead of chucking it
I thought I'd use them better. These are perfect for making frames as if you stick one over the other you can simply slip a round cut (with the same diameter of the yogurt cup) photo or a picture through it and slip it back out. So I decided to do just that. I broke of one side while I made frames of the other three as you can see. I stuck the pink one over the yellow (yes the yellow is well hidden behind it.)
Step 4: Decorate With a Theme
Once this is done, it's all about decoration! I stuck plenty of pink , baby embellishments. Handmade flowers, lace, pearls, beads, nest made up of burlap string, pinks and think girlie and childish literally!
And now this is just the right accessory on my child's side table in the bedroom!!! Memories and time what a wonderful combination.
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This is very creative and beautiful, I really want to try it :-D
very nice! I love the choices of color and it all blends together very well!


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Thursday, September 13, 2018
Las Vegas – Colorado University is heading here to take on the UNLV Rebels on Friday/Saturday and guess who is higher in the ACHA D1 pre-season poll.
Colorado, 24-9-1 in the regular season last winter, is ranked #8. UNLV, 21-9-1 in the regular season and 1-1-0 at the U.S. Nationals is ranked #12.
Colorado is coached by Eric Ballard, UNLV by Anthony Greener.
Cody Williams, the dynamic goal scorer for UNLV, is the Rebels captain this season.
UNLV, Colorado will play in their season-opening games at the City National Arena. Faceoff on Friday is 7:30 pm. The Saturday game will be at 2:30 pm.
Pre-Season ACHA D1 rankings
#1 Adrian, #2 Minot, #3 Illinois, #4 Lindenwood, #5 Ohio, #6 Robert Morris, #7 Central Oklahoma, #8 Colorado, #9 Liberty, #10 Michigan-Dearborn, #11 Iowa State, #12 UNLV
UNLV vs Colorado last season
0-3 to Colorado
3-2 over Colorado
6-2 over Colorado
6-0 over Colorado