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CHICAGO -- Noncardiac health issues, including chronic kidney disease and frailty, were responsible for a fairly high death rate at four years in older high-risk patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), researchers found.
Half of the 339 patients in the study were dead by 48 months, and the numbers were equally split among those who had the procedure performed transfemorally or transapically, reported Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, from the Quebec Heart & Lung Institute.
The factors predictive of late (greater than 30 days) mortality were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic atrial fibrillation, and frailty, said Rodés-Cabau at the American College of Cardiology meeting here.
Three-fourths of the deaths were from noncardiac causes, which included respiratory (36) or renal failure (11), stroke (six), major bleeding (six), cancer (five), and unknown (10).
Cardiac failure was the leading cause of cardiac death (19), followed by sudden death (four), myocardial infarction (four), endocarditis (one), and post-mitral replacement (one).
"What this means in terms of patient selection is not clear," Rodés-Cabau told MedPage Today. "However, in our experience, we are turning down more patients for percutaneous valve replacement than we used too."
He noted that he and his colleagues are much more involved with other specialists, such as pulmonologists and nephrologists, to better understand individual patient risk.
"We collaborate routinely with cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, but we're discovering that many more specialists can offer valuable insight regarding this very high-risk patient population," he said.
The median age of patients was 81 and all were consider too high a risk for surgical valve replacement. All patients were recruited from six Canadian centers.
One of the highlights of the study, however, was that the valves (mostly first-generation Sapien bioprostheses) did not deteriorate over the course of four years.
"We've had a good idea of the durability of the Sapien valve from our observations going back to 2002," Ted Feldman, MD, from NorthShore University HealthSystem in Chicago, told MedPage Today. "But it's critical to have this type of organized follow-up to see the durability of the valve over time."
During his presentation, Rodés-Cabau said that the assessment of durability is particularly important and will play a role in whether this technology expands to younger and lower-risk patients.
He also noted that much of the data on TAVI are limited to acute and one-year follow-up. For this study, patients were recruited between January 2005 and June 2009. A central echo core lab was used to determine efficacy.
Researchers found no cases of valve structural failure, and only two cases of re-intervention because of valve endocarditis.
At baseline, more then 90% of patients were NYHA class III or IV. At the last follow-up, 88% of patients were categorized as either NYHA class I or II. The difference was significant.
Long-term follow-up saw only mild, nonsignificant changes in transvalvular gradient and valve area, Rodés-Cabau said. In addition, researchers saw no significant changes in the degree of residual aortic regurgitation. The frequent mild aortic regurgitation, which was mostly paravalvular, had no impact on left ventricular function.
"Frailty" as a risk of mortality for this patient population is problematic, mainly because there is no clear definition of the term, Rodés-Cabau said. In this study, the determination was made by a cardiologist and surgeon.
"There is no systematic test for frailty, but perhaps we need one," he said.
Although Feldman agreed that a test to quantify frailty would be useful going forward, he said that the current study is a "reaffirmation that making a clinical judgment based on one's experience is rather good."
He added that cardiologists and surgeons made the same type of assessment in the PARTNER trial.
Rodés-Cabau disclosed that he is a consultant for Edwards Lifesciences and St. Jude Medical.
- Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco and Dorothy Caputo, MA, RN, BC-ADM, CDE, Nurse Planner


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"The thing I love about UCSD's literature/writing major is that the program gives you a lot of space to figure out your interests. There are so many genres available for you to explore. You can take a class in experiemental cross genre work or science fiction and fantasy. You can write epic poems. You can do whatever you need to do to grow as a writer. The program is also situated within a larger literature department, so there's an understanding of the connection between reading deeply and writing deeply and you have access to all these amazing literature classes while you're taking writing workshops. For instance, I was able to take a world mythology class which gave me a deeper understanding of the archetypes I was using in my poems when I made mythological references. Also, the teachers are working writers passionate about their craft and that shows in the way they teach. I really enjoyed my time in the program."
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BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) _ Antron Brown become the first driver in NHRA history to win races in Pro Stock Motorcycle and Top Fuel, beating Larry Dixon in the Top Fuel final Sunday in the O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals.
Brown, who also joined J.R. Todd as the only black Top Fuel winners, followed Del Worsham (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) into the winner's circle at the fourth of 24 races in the series
Brown, a 16-time winner in Pro Stock Motorcycle before making the jump to the 7,000-horsepower Top Fuel class this year, sped past Dixon in a terrific final, finishing in 4.605 second at 320.28 mph to Dixon's 4.621 at 309.06.
"We've been plagued by the second round all season the second round's been biting us, but today we bit back," Brown said.
Worsham beat John Force in the semis and Ashley Force in the final, 4.933 at 316.60 to 4.971 at 302.62, en route to his 22nd career win, but just his first since Labor Day weekend 2005.
Anderson's win in 6.692 at 207.37 over a tire-shaking Kurt Johnson (13.425 at 64.01) was the 53rd of his career, which moved him one ahead of Joe Amato (52) into solo fifth on the NHRA POWERade Series' wins list.
Smith (7.060 at 187.76), sailed past Matt Guidera (7.140 at 185.03) to claim his first win of the season.
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The Giant Ichneumon sighted yesterday remained near the same tree trunk most of the day. Another pleasant surprise was a visit from a Merlin, which perched on the large Maple outside the office windows.
The entire summer camp group was able to witness the Merlin as it hopped about in the leaves, and eventually took off across the street. Other highlights from the camp's morning bird walks were Ravens being mobbed by crows, and good looks at an Ovenbird.
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Today, a parasitic wasp called a Giant Ichneumon visited a tree trunk which had been marred by a Pileated Woodpecker. The tree needed to be cut due to proximity to the road, and has been standing as decoration at the Nature Center's front door. The wasp remained on the trunk throughout the day, with its ovipositor embedded within the bark, giving our summer campers ample opportunities to observe this unique and beautiful insect.
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A bird walk led by Chip along the Winooski in Waterbury yielded a big surprise. Alarm calls from nearby Red-winged Blackbirds alerted the group to a Peregrine Falcon, which swooped down to capture and carry off a grackle or starling. Other bird sightings included American Redstart, Warbling Vireo, Savannah Sparrow, Spotted Sandpiper, Baltimore Oriole and an Eastern Kingbird revealing its hidden reddish crest.
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During a school group visit today, the discussion was about Salamanders. On our hike in search of the slippery amphibians, we found an impressive five species of salamander (half of the ten species found in Vermont)! Our list is as follows:
* Eastern Red-backed Salamander
* Northern Dusky Salamander
* Northern Two-lined Salamander
* Spring Salamander
* Eastern Newt (Red Eft) [pictured to the right]
Although our attention was focused on the ground while we searched, we heard many birds during our hike, including American Crow, Winter Wren , Blackburnian Warbler, Ovenbird, and Scarlet Tanager.
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For many years, NBNC has participated in a Monarch Butterfly tagging program, placing little stickers with "serial numbers" on the wings of the Mexico-bound butterflies. Last year we allowed the public to join us in this project, and it appears our efforts have paid off. For the first time, a monarch tagged at the Nature Center was recovered in Mexico!
The butterfly was tagged on September 12th, 2007 (our first public-tagging day) with the "serial number" of JNH 286. The butterfly, a male captured from the wild, was recovered in Cerro Pelon, Mexico by Melquieles Moreno, on March 6th, 2008. Having flown over 2,000 miles to reach his overwintering site, it is truly an extraordinary feat that this migration occurs, and that we have been able to track this individual butterfly. Thanks to those who helped with the tagging effort last year!
On another lepidopteral note, a Nessus Sphinx moth, which is a type of hummingbird moth, visited the Lilac bushes during lunch today. Photo by Larry Clarfeld
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The Life of Constantine with Orations of Constantine and Eusebius.: Chapter XXXII
Chapter XXXII.—And to those ignominiously employed in the Mines and Public Works.
"Again, with regard to those who have been condemned either to the grievous labor of the mines, or to service in the public works, let them enjoy the sweets of leisure in place of these long-continued toils, and henceforth lead a far easier life, and more accordant with the wishes of their hearts, exchanging the incessant hardships of their tasks for quiet relaxation. And if any have forfeited the common privilege of liberty, or have unhappily suffered dishonor, 3186 let them hasten back every one to the country of his nativity, and resume with becoming joy their former positions in society, from which they have been as it were separated by long residence abroad.
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Hitting the Mark
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- Name: Tessa Howald
- Age: 17
- Location: Ozark, Missouri
- Accomplishment: Broke two national records for air rifle shooting
"Tessa's love of the gospel and righteous living have helped keep her and her family strong in the gospel. She's incredibly good at being a leader because she is kind, she knows how to let others participate and use their skills, and she treats everyone equally."—Jen Armstong, Tessa's Young Women president
Whether it's setting an example for her family of 10; fulfilling her calling as Laurel class first counselor; juggling school, church, work, and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); or competing in her favorite sport—rifle—one thing is clear: Tessa Howald has gotten pretty good at hitting the mark.
Nowhere was that more apparent than at the Gary Anderson Invitational Air Rifle Competition in Anniston, Alabama, USA, on December 3 and 4, 2010. Shooting 20 shots from each position—prone, kneeling, and standing—the straight-shooting 17-year-old from Ozark, Missouri, set the individual Army JROTC 3x20 national record and the total score Army JROTC national record.
Her precision is equivalent to shooting at, and repeatedly hitting, a target the size of the eye of a needle from 33 feet away.
"Rifle isn't as physical as some other sports, but it is a great mental challenge that I love," Tessa said. "I'm kind of scared of big guns, so I took on the challenge to become comfortable with shooting."
She joined the JROTC, a program designed to encourage high school students to become better citizens. Beginning in December of her freshman year, Tessa worked hard to improve her shooting. She practices after school on Thursdays with her Daisy 887 pellet gun.
Organizing her time helps her keep her eye on the target. "It's really hard sometimes to balance school, church, work, and my sport, because I want to be involved, but sometimes events conflict," she said. "I schedule my practices so I can still go to my Church activities."
Tessa does an at-home seminary program so she can take care of early-morning JROTC duties as well.
As a big sister, Laurel leader, and JROTC command sergeant major—which involves helping organize 180 students—Tessa is under the gun to be a good example. She keeps her eye on the mark by remembering who and what she represents.
"In competition, I'm representing the school, myself, and the Church," she says. "It's always good to make sure I'm not giving the wrong impression."
Her ward Young Women president, Jen Armstrong, said Tessa is inspirational, insightful, and focused. "Tessa's love of the gospel and righteous living have helped keep her and her family strong in the gospel," she said. "She's incredibly good at being a leader because she is kind, she knows how to let others participate and use their skills, and she treats everyone equally."
Tessa often brings nonmember friends to church, and her influence has helped many new members feel welcome, including rifle teammate Shelby Brummett, whom Tessa introduced to the Church.
With her sights set on making good choices daily, Tessa aims to maintain her standards wherever she is.
"The Church itself and the standards we live help a lot," she said. "I can also look at my patriarchal blessing and see things I can do to become the person I want to be."
She keeps her personal goals in focus by remembering to be positive.
"I compare life to shooting a lot," Tessa said. "If I have a bad thought while competing, I tend to do worse. It's the same in life. If I have bad thoughts, it will bring me down. If I keep positive, it can only get better."
That attitude of keeping her eye on the target—in shooting and in life—has brought Tessa peace and success through many experiences.
"Whenever I get nervous, I think of Joshua 1:9 where it says, 'Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest,'" Tessa said. "It helps me to calm down and to know I have the Spirit with me."
The night before the big competition, Tessa was staying in a hotel with the team when she realized she had forgotten her scriptures. Luckily, the hotel she was staying in had a Book of Mormon, so she was able to do her nightly scripture study and say her prayers.
"The next morning we had physical training and I had done something to my back so the muscles were tight," Tessa said. "But I was still able to perform well, and I know it helped that I read and prayed."
As her senior year of high school approaches, Tessa has attending college on a shooting scholarship in her crosshairs. And with her leadership, focus, and determination, she'll be ready—lock, stock, and barrel.


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With Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) calling jailed Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis the first Christian woman arrested by her government "for living according to her faith," supporters of the intransigent government employee took to Twitter expressing support with #FreeKimDavis.
As might be expected, Twitter trolls showed up and hijacked the hashtag, mocking her multiple marriages, those who compare her to civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, and making the obligatory references to women-behind-bars Netflix show, Orange Is the New Black.
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Mrs Raccoon and the Rubber Duck are now best friends. The rubber duck spots something in the night sky. " Whats that", the little duck asked her friend. Squinting her eyes, the Raccoon looked very hard but was not able to tell what it was the little duck saw.
(if one were not to believe this tale, what are the odds that both the raccoon and the duck are looking in the same direction~ so its got to be true! ) See how easy it is to BELIEVE !! Just keep looking up folks. Who knows whats in the night sky we humans miss. :-)
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What a wonderful capture and an inspired story.
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Cute how they are both looking up...Great shot! Mrs. raccoon looks like she might be going to have more young ones.
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Priceless capture!! I agree....who knows what they see, or what we miss!
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This event was a collaboration between University of Nairobi's, Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies (IDIS) and Fahamu Networks for Social Justice, a Pan-Africanist organization. Dr. Anyona, a member of IDIS academic staff acted as the master of ceremony. She welcomed the guests and took the opportunity to give an oversight of the public lecture. She then welcomed the Director IDIS to give her remarks.
Director, Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies (IDIS) Prof. Amb. Maria Nzomo noted that Pan Africanism is an important topic in the International Relations of African States and their regional bodies. She emphasized on the importance of Pan Africanism in Africa and challenged the audience to explore the problems that hinder regional integration in Africa. In particular the Director emphasized on the need to nurture African academic perception of International relations. She briefly touched on the recently concluded conference on celebrating Prof. Ali Mazrui who was recognized for his great achievements as a Pan Africanist. The Director thanked IDIS students especially the student leaders for mobilizing themselves to attend the lecturer. She noted that the lecture is a good opportunity for the students to learn firsthand from a distinguished scholar in the field of International relations. After giving her remarks she introduced the College Principal and a representative of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Enos Njeru,
Speaking on behalf of The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Peter Mbithi. Prof. Njeru noted that, the University of Nairobi is one of the leading universities in Africa; and it cannot be left behind in continental efforts to advance the Pan-African agenda. The University offers relevant courses that are multidisciplinary in nature which have greatly contributed to capacity building in Africa. The University teaches students and staff to embrace the Pan-African spirit and to educate the public wherever they may go after graduating from the institution. He emphasized on the fact that Africans need to work harder to unite so that they can be strong enough to compete with the rest of the world. The Principal finally took the opportunity to introduced Prof. Horace Campbell to give his lecture.
The renowned Pan-Africanist International Scholar and expert of International Studies and Global Governance, begun by thanking IDIS and University of Nairobi for hosting him. He recognized Prof. Nzomo great achievements not only as a scholar but also as a distinguished practitioner who has represented her country exemplary in the international stage. He spoke passionately about the Pan-African movement and the great contributors towards the movement. Prof. Horace named outstanding personalities like the late Kenyan President Jomo Kenyatta, the late Dedan Kimathi, the late Wangari Maathai, the late Ali Mazrui, the late Tom Mboya, the late Pio Gama Pinto, Ngugi Wa Thiong'o among others who have made remarkable contributions toward the Pan African movement in Kenya.
Prof. Campbell noted that, challenges that face the Pan African movement in the 21st Century are life, health, peace and restoration of the natural environment. He challenged Kenyans to look at its assets on a Pan-African scale. He mentioned demographic strength, skills and knowledge of African people; he argued that the colonial powers introduced an education system that divided the people of Africa. However, he pointed out that universities can reorganize the curriculum and design a new approach to deal with Africa as one. After his lecture a few minutes were dedicated to a question and answer session where panelist got the opportunity to engage with the audience. Some of the issues tackled included how to make Africa institutions and leaders more accountable. The question of practicability of the Pan African dream was equally discussed at length.
In conclusion, the session closed with a small tribute to Fahamu as they celebrated their 50 years of existence.


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Visited here late this morning. It lies on the Carse Grey estate, so ask at the house for permission - this was readily granted, and after making friends with her 3 labradogs, the lady of the house took me up the track to show me the remains of the four poster. She turned out to be interested in dowsing, and a friend of hers apparently had dowsed the circle and found a line running from it directly down to the big house. There has been recorded habitation on this site since the 14th century, and probably long before that. An underground spring supplies the house - a spiral stair still survives of the original 14th century fortified house.
The circle itself is very overgrown, hundreds of fireweeds (rosebay willowherb) and a lot of brambles, unfortunately not yet ripe! Three stones survive of the four poster, no significant markings on any of them, though the largest seems to be a favoured spot for hunting owls, going by the debris left on top and round about.
Canmore says :"The westernmost of the three surviving stones of the is probable 'four-poster' was knocked down by a wind-thrown tree early in 1993. The stone was re-erected by the estate under the supervision of the area Inspector and warden. Investigation of the socket prior to re-erection revealed white quartz fragments and pebbles."
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These darling petite stud earrings are so simple but have just a splash of character.
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Being shy[overcome shyness] can be a painful. Being shy, you can feel left out and misunderstood, you can suffer in silence at public get together situations and never quite express yourself.
- Start by practicing conversations with people you feel comfortable with. Don't be embarrassed they will admire you for wanting to better your situation. Ask someone close to you about themselves and listen intently when they answer. Practice asking follow up questions to that individual as well. After your practice conversation with this individual retain what you just learned and remember to ask a follow up question to them the following time you see them.
- During your next conversation with someone pay attention to how many times you use the pronoun 'I'. Use of this pronoun can be a turn-off when you are talking to other people. It is also just best that you get used to talking about other people more that is what will make you an exemplary conversationalist.
- Always remember that social situations do not have to be painful they can actually be enjoyable. Practice the above techniques and all the while just remember that being out in public and being with friends can and should be fun and enjoyable.


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What is a Joel's Army Field Kit?
Each person who joins Joel's Army receives a Joel's Army Field Kit. In the military, a field kit is issued to help a soldier be better equipped to accomplish the mission to which he or she is assigned.
In Joel's Army we want the intercessors to be as equipped as possible for the mission assigned to us. Because of this Nita and WFJM desire to sew into the intercessors to help them develop and mature. This is the purpose for the field kit.
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As I look at the chubby, dimpled body of one of my favourite celestial beings and gaze at his mischievous smile and curly hair. I subconsciously smooth my less-than-perfect curls which are also blonde like his, although mine came out of a bottle. I stare at my image in the mirror, framed with tiny filigreed cupids, and I wonder what compelled me to buy it. I don't know whether to congratulate or chastise myself for this choice full-length mirror, a daily reminder of love hanging in my dressing room. I shrug my shoulders defiantly, as if to say, what's done is done, so let's get on with it without the bouquets or brickbats. As I struggle with the pragmatic and the romantic aspects of my personality, I decide that I will be romantic today. After all it is VALENTINE'S DAY and it comes only once a year and, more importantly, I have a date with Brad Pitt!
I start dressing up a little more fashionably. My crisp white salwar-kameez has razor-sharp creases, with a matching thick chunni perfectly showcasing yet concealing my voluptuous body, dangling earrings, dollops of moisturiser for my creamy complexion, a hint of rouge, a touch of lip gloss on my luscious non-collagen lips, an almost invisible line of grey eye liner and yet again I run my comb through my hair. I check my reflection one last time and satisfied with the image smiling back at me I head out.
As I descend the stairs I wait for a while as though expecting Brad to materialise with his horse-driven carriage or maybe the modern version of it, perhaps a sports BMW - a two-seater where we would sit so close to each other that even without consciously trying to, our bodies would brush against each other sending naughty thrills down our spine. Alas! I don't see him so I do the next best thing. I stick my arm out and hail an auto.
As my bones rattle in the three-wheeler, driven by an auto driver who clearly believes that he is an F1 racer (Lewis Hamilton and Schumacher watch out for your job), I cannot stop thinking about my destination. My thoughts are focussed on what will happen when I get there. As for feelings... I have none. But I wonder if anything will be different because it is Valentine's Day.
At last I reach and as my auto grinds to a halt, I am literally thrown on the ground by the zealous driver. I gaze at the building which had been my second home for over five years. But never before have I come here on cupid's day. Here it is, this building, shoddily painted in the colour peculiar to government offices, drab, dull, patched in parts by still-visible cement, paan- and gutka-stained. The FAMILY COURT.
The hot date I had was with my husband. Why Brad Pitt? Well, we can all add a dash of spice to our life thinking of him as a husband or lover, what difference does a little fairytale belief makes if it brightens up one's day.
So I guess if you look at the brass tacks, I wasn't alone on Valentine's Day. And after all, it was a date, albeit given by the court, with Brad/husband. And so what if we were meeting at the family court for our divorce proceedings? What the hell, a date is a date.
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31 March 2017
SEPANG - The largest airport travel retail and duty free operator, Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd also known as Eraman Malaysia announces the opening of a newly renovated and re-branded store in KLIA; EXpress located at Level 3, Domestic Arrival, KLIA.
The event was graced by Encik Zulhikam Ahmad, General Manager of Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd, Management of Malaysia Airports Niaga and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, business partners and invited guests.
The opening of this newly renovated store or formerly known as Airport Shoppe is now renamed as EXpress. The store has a modern concept of a convenience store designed to meet the varied tastes of diverse customers from the airport community, airlines passengers right to meeters and greeters that are always on the lookout for ample choices in products and shopping conveniences.
"Changes in modern lifestyle and shopping patterns has influenced customer's purchases and shopping preferences. In our business environment and with the current economic situation, it is increasingly difficult to ensure business viability. One has to be very innovative to survive and stay ahead of competition. So for us at Eraman, the direction is to capitalize on our own strengths and core capabilities in order to succeed and remain relevant" said Zulhikam Ahmad, General Manager of Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd.
"We took a step to develop a new and modern convenience store with an inviting and friendly atmosphere that welcomes the customers to explore and enjoy a broad range of products. The store provides airport users with excellent options and convenience. Since there is demand at the airport for daily essentials, we ensure that the store is stocked with the daily necessities from beverages, confectioneries, toiletries, frozen items, travelling kits, as well as travel essentials" added Zulhikam at the launch of EXpress.
Not wanting to stop there, Eraman went a step further to introduce a new section, the food and beverage or deli section; to further to further enhance the total airport shopping experience.
"Our mantra is to be mindful to ensure that our product offerings meet our customer's preferences and comprises of value packs and special convenience retail exclusives which are useful and competitively priced in a completely refurbished store. With this newly renovated store and enhanced services, we expect to improve the sales performance for the outlet" said Zulhikam.
The upgrading of this store involved two major sections; the convenience store retail section and the food and beverage or deli section. This deli area is a totally new section for the store which offers light meals on the menu and hot and cold drinks on the go for the customers. Customers can now enjoy a quick bite at the deli before heading on to their next destination.
"Our set meals at the deli's corner area is very affordable and value for money. Customers can purchase a breakfast set meal comprising of coconut rice (nasi lemak)/fried meehoon/ fried mee combined with Americano coffee at only RM4.00. This set meal is available from 4 am to 11 am daily. In addition to this, we also offer an all-day combo meal where customers can choose to buy hot coffee with a Pau or assorted puff at RM4.00"added Zulhikam.
"In conjunction with the opening, EXpress will also be having many great value promotions and exciting prizes to be given away to our customers. The store will be having special promotions such as; Gift-With-Purchase by Little Tress, Top Bakers, Gardenia, Mighty White, Tong Garden and Lot 100 Gummy and a daily deals corner with many different promotions on a regular basis. On top of this, our customers can purchase a bottle of mineral water at only RM1.00. Nowhere in the airport will you be able to bag such a deal. As an opening special for the airport staff, they can purchase any soft drink at only RM1.00. They can also enjoy a special staff price for mocha, hot milk, hot coffee and hot chocolate at only RM2.00 and Latte and Cappuccino at only RM2.50 respectively" said Zulhikam.
In conjunction with the opening, Express will be running a special promotion where if a customer spends RM30 and above, the customer is entitled to have a lucky dip and win a mystery gift, shopping vouchers and exciting holiday packages. This promotions will start from 1 April onwards (while stocks last).
Quick facts about EXpress:
- Formerly known as Airport Shoppe
- Located at Level 3, Domestic Arrival, KLIA
- Outlet Size is 3,670 square feet
- Stated operations in 1998
- Minor refurbishment in 2004
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This is the conversion story of my friend Aleks. He is an amazing person and is 17 years old. He lives in Jakarta and speaks fluent English, Indonesian, Dutch, and Arab I think. He reminds me a lot about Joseph Smith.
My Conversion Story
By: Kristoffer Aleksander
From: Jakarta, Indonesia
My name is Kristoffer Aleksander and I live in Jakarta, Indonesia with my parents. I'm the only child in the family. My story begins when I was about 14 years old. That time, as usual, I accompanied my Mom to the grocery store nearby our apartment. I still remember that Mom told me to looked for the milk section and get her 2 cartons of milk. When I was looking for the milk section, I encountered a mid-aged couple and they were very clean and neat. I could see that the man was wearing a white shirt with a tie and black long trousers and the woman was wearing a very neat dress with a long skirt. However, the one thing that I noticed from both of them was their name tags. I could read the writing and below their names it says "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints". I was curious about it, as it was my first time to encounter a couple that carried the name of Jesus Christ in their name tags. I was also curious about the name of the church because it was my first time to hear it.
Then after we finished with our monthly shopping at the grocery store, we went home. Then, when we arrived home, I had the desire to conduct some research about the name of the church that I read on the couple's name tags. I found two links that provided me with the information about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Those links are lds.org and Mormon.org. Since then, I started to do some more research about the church from both of the websites and also from other sources.
I was raised in the Catholic Church all my life. Most of my family members have the same faith. Since I was child, I always felt God's influence in my life and how He's always there for me. I love Him very much with all my heart. Since the first time I glanced my eyes at that couple that I met at the grocery store, I could not stop to do more and more research about the LDS church. It became like a hobby for me. I continuously watched the general conferences, listening to the talks from the general authorities, watching Mormon messages and all those stuff. Even until now, I still can't describe the feeling that I had at that time. It was just, every time I heard when the speakers from the general authority shared their testimonies; I could really felt the spirit in my heart. There was peace in my heart when I listened to the testimonies of the member of the LDS church. I was also astonished by the teachings and also how the members of this church practice their beliefs. One of them is that family can be eternal.
Time passes by very quickly. It didn't feel like that it was almost two years since the first time I met the couple at the grocery store. I always have been watching the talks, church news, church events, Mormon messages in that two years period. One day, I had a conflict inside my heart. That conflict was, whether I will always remain in the current situation or to tell my parents regarding my true feelings about the church which I know that this is true and to contact the missionaries. Then, I decided to call the missionaries by myself before talking to my parents. I searched the number in the internet and finally I called the number that I found. This elder picked up the phone call, but because I was very nervous, I hanged up on that call. There was just a huge desire in my heart that told me to redial that number again if I want to know the truth. Then, I called the same number and an elder, his name is Elder Earls picked that phone call and we had a little chat over the phone. I asked him an e-mail address that I could contact and asked regarding my question about the church. He gave me an e-mail address and I sent a message to that address. The next day, I received a reply from another elder. His name is Elder Kelton Jenkins. He was the online missionary that preached the gospel in the referral center in Provo, Utah. He told me that considering my age was still below 18 years old, if I wanted to learn more the church, he and his companion needed permission from my parents.
I decided that I really want to learn more about this church and so I asked my parents. At first, Mom thought that it was a joke, but then I told her that I was serious about it. To be honest, it was the scariest moment in my life asking my parents about it. I told her the feeling inside my heart and that I gained testimonies regarding the LDS church that it is true. It took them for a while to think about it. Every night, I prayed to Heavenly Father so that He would soften Mom's and Dad's heart and to pour Thy holy ghost upon my parents as they would give me the permission to learn more about the church. Then finally, they gave the permission and it was truly the happiest day of my life. I started to learn more about the church with Elder Jenkins and Elder Jorgensen through Skype. When I had some extra questions, I would also go to Mormon.org/chat with us. There I found Brother Carlos that provided me comfort and amazing answers. I also made couple of meetings with the local missionaries and we would meet at my place or at the mission office. That time, the missionaries that taught me were Elder Earls, Elder Yarkasi and Elder Norris. It was such an amazing experience.
The first time I received the Book of Mormon from the missionaries, I was very much excited about it. The night after I received it, I prayed and I read the Book of Mormon. I could really feel the presence of the Holy Ghost when I tried to ponder the messages it contains. I testify with all the surety of my heart that the Book of Mormon is true.
I still remember very clearly the first time I went to the church. The members and the missionaries were very kind and with an open heart they welcome me to partake the sacrament and to join the classes. I could feel the Holy Ghost very strongly in my heart. It was just something that even bigger than my heart. There is one thing that you can't ever deny and that the church truly is the house of the Lord. It was truly the happiest day in my whole entire life.
Knowing that I'm converting to another church, I received variety of responses from my family members. There were some that support me however there were also some that discouraged my decision in converting. Even for the first couple of months, I had a lot of fights and arguments with my parents. It was truly one of the hardest times in my life. There were just moments where I felt completely alone. I still remember that one night I broke down crying because of all the pressures and the tensions. I was just holding as tight as I can to the Book of Mormon that the missionaries gave me. It was truly the only thing that provides me comfort. Then, I opened the Book Mormon and try to find a random verse that maybe could calms me down. When I opened it, it referred to 2 Nephi 8:7 which says; "Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart I have written my law, fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings." This verse provided me so much comfort and strengthening my faith even more in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
One day, when I came to the mission headquarter here in Jakarta; the missionaries that taught me at that time introduced me to the new mission President and his lovely wife. His name is President Donald and his wife's name is Sister Donald. When the first time I met them, I could see Christ through their eyes. They truly resemble Christ-like attributes. President and Sister Donald have helped me a lot in many different things that I can't even describe with words anymore. They invited me to meet the church's general authorities. They literally made my dreams come true. One of that dreams was meeting the general authority from the church. I met Elder and Sister Gong from the quorum of the Seventy and also Elder and Sister Funk from the second quorum of the seventy when they came to Jakarta. Meeting them was just incredible. I couldn't even describe it with words. President and Sister Donald taught me a very important lesson. That lesson was, we need to always pray for the people that we love, say their names out loud and ask Heavenly Father to soften their hearts therefore they will start to have desires to come unto Christ. This teaching is based on their magnificent example as President and Sister Donald always pray for each of every missionary and the investigator by saying their names. It is a lesson that I will always remember for the rest of my life.
Sharing the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to other people and how it will bless their life is one of my favorite things to do. This gospel has brought true happiness into my life and I want others to have the chance to feel the peace and happiness that gospel can bring into their lives. One of the biggest goals in my life is that I really want to serve a mission and to be a full time missionary. Bringing more souls unto Jesus Christ is the best work and experience that there is not enough words to describe the joy. One thing that is very special about our faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is that, we always trust the spirit and Heavenly Father's plan. We can make the decisions that we won't ever regret by trusting the spirit. When we trust the spirit, everything under any situations will work smoothly. In this church we also believe in change. People can change. There is no word "too late". Everyone is capable of changing to be a better person in their life and to follow Jesus Christ.
Living the words of wisdom and apply it my daily life has blessed my life very much. Living according to standard and always showing good examples has blessed not only my life but also the life of others. It is alright to make mistakes, however we need to learn from those mistakes and improve every single day. I testify that when we keep ourselves worthy and also live according to the standard, it will bring us true happiness and it will surely bless the life of others. Remember to always be there for Christ.
Until now, I'm still learning with the missionaries. There is one condition that my parents asked me and that is I need to turn 18 years-old in order for me to get baptize. Right now I'm still 17 years old, so I'm still waiting for that time to come. However, between now and then, I will continuously remain clean and keep myself worthy to receive the baptism. I promise when I'll turn 18 years old I will get baptize as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Even though I'm still not officially a member of the LDS church, I'm proud to say that I am a member of the LDS church. Every day in my life, I will always live the word of our beloved latter-day prophet, President Thomas S. Monson and that is "Dare to be a Mormon, dare to stand alone, dare to have a purpose firm and dare to make it known. I truly am grateful for the supports and prayers from everyone around me. I'm also very grateful of the missionaries that teach me so many valuable lessons, their supports and prayers. I could see Christ through the missionaries.I testify with all the surety of my heart that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the true church that restored to the earth through the prophet Joseph Smith. I testify humbly regarding the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. I know that God lives and he loves every each one of us. I know that Jesus is the Christ. He is our savior and redeemer. I'm immensely grateful to know that we still have a living prophet and he is our beloved prophet, President Thomas S. Monson. One thing that I can learn from all of these is that in the name of Christ everything is possible. Do not ever give up on your dreams


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TALK OF THE TOWN By Orikinla is About Special People, Places, Events and Things Making News.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Who Says Nollywood Produces 1000 Movies and Makes US$1Billion Annually?
Who says Nollywood produces 1000 movies and makes US$1billion annually?
Where are the verified facts and figures from the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)?
The fact is; currently, less than 500 Nollywood movies are produced and making less than US$500million annually.
Kannywood, the Hausa language film industry of northern Nigeria produces more movies than Nollywood of southern Nigeria.
Due to diminishing returns, the numbers of movies produced in Nollywood have reduced since 2008, because of widespread piracy on the street and internet and low patronage that left many producers and actors jobless and turning to other businesses to make ends meet. And many of the Nollywood movies flopped at the cinemas. The highest grossing Nollywood movie so far, "30 Days in Atlanta" made less than US$1million from the cinemas.
Nigeria is not among the top ten biggest film industries in the world.
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South Africa has the biggest film industry in Africa with highest grossing films, more than 870 standard screens and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal alone has more cinemas than the entire cinemas in Nigeria.
South Africa has more film and TV studios than Nigeria.
South Africa has an international film market and Nigeria has none.
South African films have made official selections at Cannes and other major international film festivals and won awards, but no Nigerian film has even made official competition at Cannes and Nigeria has never qualified for the Academy Awards, while South Africa has made the nominations and won the highly coveted Oscars with Charlize
Theron for her great role as serial killer "Aileen Wuornos" in "Monster" (2003) winning the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2004 and "Tsotsi" in the Foreign Language category at the 78th Academy Awards in 2006.
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