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In the Scientific Publication, "Evaluating Causality of Gut Microbiota in Obesity and Diabetes in Humans," (2018) in the 39th volume, 2nd issue of Gut Microbiota and Human Metabolic Disease, authors Meijnikman, Gerdes, Nieuwdorp and Herrema review the relationship between the gut microbiome and metabolism changes in Obesity and Type II Diabetes Mellitus. This is a summary and interpretation of their findings.
Currently, the CDC estimates that more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults are obese (36.5% of the Adult U.S. population). In an alarming trend, we are now seeing higher rates of obesity in children and adolescents. Obesity has been linked to several metabolic disorders and chronic inflammatory diseases such as Cancer, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. It is now reported that 9.4%, or about 1 in 10, U.S. adults suffer from Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). If numbers like these do not get your attention, you may not be fully aware of the situation we face.
We are living in a society that only pretends to be free. We say, "I have the freedom to drink a 96 oz. soda if I want" or, "I have the freedom to eat what I want, when I want it." The delusion of this way of thinking assumes that the "rules" do not apply to you. Do we think that the mechanisms of the human
In the publication, "The Influence of the Gut Microbiome on Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and Gastrointestinal Disease," found in the 6th volume of the Journal, Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology (2015), authors Parekh, P. et al. review the role of the GI tract microbes in human diseases. This is a summary and interpretation of their findings.
With almost 1,000 different species (not individuals, species) of bacteria living in the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract, there is a lot going on in there! Our gut can be a GI "battlefield" full of friends who help us by breaking down toxins, feeding us nutrients, and producing energy for our bodies, or a field full of enemies breaking through holes in our intestines, killing off the good guys and taking over.
Most of us know that obesity is when you have excess body fat. Sometimes, when we have excess body fat, especially in the abdomen, we can also have Metabolic Syndrome. Did you know that the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) states that almost 35% of American adults live with Metabolic Syndrome? What does Metabolic Syndrome mean? Metabolic syndrome is when you have a disorder of energy storage. This often results in a larger waist line, high blood pressure, excess fats in the blood (cholesterol, triglycerides) and insulin resistance (as seen in Diabetes Type II). These factors can lead to heart problems and even death. Why are we talking about this in an article about gut bacteria? Well, researchers are now learning a lot more about how gut bacteria affect food energy storage and insulin resistance.
Certain bacteria in your gut, called Methanogens, break down sugars in your food into products called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These SCFAs are energy for the host (that's you)! Pretty neat, huh? SCFAs have also been found to be protective against diet-linked obesity and insulin resistance.
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We're delighted to announce details of our fun, creative and 'eggstraordinary' themed family workshop sessions scheduled for the Easter break.
Hard Boiled is the title and families will get the opportunity to fashion an egg cup or egg inspired sculpture using tried and tested clay modeling techniques under the expert tutelage of professional potters.
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Town continues work on new $8 million Selden park
Brookhaven Town's parks department is making progress on an up to $8 million Selden park that won't be completed until 2017 at the earliest.
When done, the 25-acre facility will have six baseball and multipurpose fields, walkable trails and playgrounds.
Phase one has been completed and included the construction of two 90-foot Little League fields at a cost of roughly $500,000. The next phase, expected to begin sometime next year, entails building two multipurpose fields and parking lots.
"That's going to be a project," Ed Morris, Brookhaven's parks commissioner, said of all three phases.
Suffolk County officials didn't immediately return phone calls.
The entire project isn't scheduled to be completed until 2017 or 2018, officials said. Town officials said the park would have something for everyone.
"It's a generational park. You can start with the kids and the walkable trails, and then move up to playing at the playgrounds," said Town Councilman Kevin LaValle, who represents Selden.
Having grown up in the hamlet playing Little League baseball himself, LaValle said the large park is something that residents need and have looked forward to for a long time.
"There's a lack of large parks and playing fields here," the councilman said.
The park will sit behind Hawkins Path Elementary School, near Boyle and Hawkins roads.
Since last year, Brookhaven Town has spent roughly $5 million on upgrades, renovations and construction of park facilities townwide.
Officials say the town boasts one of the busiest parks departments in New York State.
Each summer, the department runs a baseball program with 175 teams, and its fall baseball program has more than 100 teams, a basketball league with 80 teams and a 100-team soccer league.
On top of that, there is an adult softball program with more than 100 teams. The parks department also manages summer camps and organizes more than 3,000 private swimming lessons.
"At the end of the day, we have probably the nicest park system on Long Island," Morris said. "We have the biggest recreation program in New York State."
The department is responsible for more than 170 parks, sports complexes, playgrounds, ballfields, beaches, pools, recreation centers, marinas and docks. About 90 employees work in the department, along with several hundred seasonal staff workers. About 25 other employees do administrative work.
Other ongoing park projects include the transformation of a 17-acre, former greenhouse operation into a walkable park with nature trails, and new fencing and irrigation at Peppermint Park in Patchogue.
In the 2016 preliminary budget, $100,000 would be set aside for each council district for capital projects to spruce up parks.
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We report the discovery of WASP-4b, a large transiting gas-giant planet with an orbital period of 1.34 days. This is the first planet to be discovered by the SuperWASP-South observatory and CORALIE collaboration and the first planet orbiting a star brighter than 16th magnitude to be discovered in the southern hemisphere. A simultaneous fit to high-quality light curves and precision radial velocity measurements leads to a planetary mass of 1.22+0.09-0.08 MJup and a planetary radius of 1.42+0.07-0.04 RJup. The host star is USNO-B1.0 0479−0948995, a G7 V star of visual magnitude 12.5. As a result of the short orbital period, the predicted surface temperature of the planet is 1761 K, making it an ideal candidate for detections of the secondary eclipse at infrared wavelengths.
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And then something amazing happened, something that transcends the good or evil you see in the Patriots, something that replaced petty grievances with a powerful statement about a team amid one of the most dominant eras the NFL has witnessed.
Down 25 points to the young and speedy Atlanta Falcons, the Patriots — older, slower and floundering for much of this night — came back. All the way back. They completed the Super Bowl's finest rally and triumphed, 34-28, in the Super Bowl's first overtime.
"What's going through my mind is when I was 11 years old, practicing every day with my father, crying, bleeding, sweating, dreaming for this moment," said Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who caught five passes for 87 yards.
Consider it the greatest comeback and greatest choke in 51 years of this game. It ended with Tom Brady orchestrating a brilliant 91-yard, 2½ -minute drive to tie the score before finishing with a marvelous 75-yard, four-minute drive in overtime to summon the confetti. And the comeback required a crazy circus catch from Edelman, off a cornerback's shoe, that nearly slipped through his hands. But like most games that shift dramatically, it was a combination of Patriots greatness and Falcons mistakes and perplexing decisions that contributed to the drama.
In the end, though, you will most remember the Patriots' extraordinary resolve. You will remember Brady completing a preposterous 43 of 62 passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns. You will remember him leaping into the air and pumping his fist after James White scored from the 2-yard line in overtime. You will remember the Patriots, complimented often for their brains and ingenuity and ruthlessness, showcasing another trait: guts.
"He was the same as he always is: cool, calm and collected," wide receiver Danny Amendola said of Brady. "He's the leader, the general, the best ever. And that is the end of the story."
To start the game, Brady and the Patriots couldn't have played any worse. The lowest moment came late in the second quarter, when Brady threw an interception to Atlanta cornerback Robert Alford, who returned it 82 yards for a touchdown. For the last 60 yards, Brady watched his mistake turn disastrous, first from his stomach, then his knees and finally with his hands on his hips. Alford dashed toward the end zone, and Brady had an unobstructed view of the only interception he has had returned for a touchdown during a sterling postseason career of seven Super Bowl appearances and five triumphs.
As Alford ran, every stride seemed like sand trickling from the hourglass of New England's revenge mission. Have Brady and the Patriots ever wanted something so badly? And have they ever faced a team as intent on denying them as the Falcons? As Alford moved from the 40, to the 50, to the 40, to the 30 and then sauntered to the 20 . . . the 10 . . . the 5 . . . the 2 . . . an agonizing reality set in: Super Bowl LI wasn't New England vs. Goodell. In the way stood the Falcons, fast and formidable, impervious to their inexperience on this stage, ready to honor their "Rise Up" mantra.
The score was 21-0. Atlanta had come to NRG Stadium prepared to crush its "Loserville" reputation. It wanted to win the franchise's first Super Bowl and give the city its second championship in 179 seasons of housing major professional sports teams.
When Atlanta won a bid last spring to host the Super Bowl at its new stadium in 2019, owner Arthur Blank sent Coach Dan Quinn a text message about wanting to play in that game. Quinn wrote back: "I plan on getting there sooner."
This season, the Falcons backed up the bold aspiration, getting better as the season progressed and rolling their way to this game with convincing victories over Seattle and Green Bay. The dominance continued into the fourth quarter of this game. The Falcons led 28-9 entering the final 15 minutes.
But the Patriots weren't rattled. After two first-half turnovers, the offense took care of the ball and continued to mount drives. Dont'a Hightower made a key defensive play, sacking Atlanta MVP Matt Ryan and forcing a fumble that defensive lineman Alan Branch recovered. It led to Brady's touchdown pass to Amendola and a two-point conversion that cut the deficit to 28-20.
The Falcons' potent offense crumbled in the fourth quarter. Ryan's fumble came on a third-and-one play, on which he took a five-step drop after a shotgun snap. For a team so good at running the ball and making quick throws, it was a regrettably complicated play-call by offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, who had some outstanding work all season. On Atlanta's next possession, Ryan drove the offense to the New England 22-yard line, but the Falcons fell out of field goal range after losing 12 yards on a sack and getting called for a 10-yard holding penalty.
Atlanta had spent 51 meandering seasons trying to build a franchise worthy of acclaim. Finally, it did. And then it watched the championship slip away.
"No doubt, that was a tough one for us," Quinn said. "That's a hard one in the locker room. No place to put that one mentally for us."
In the other locker room, Brady said giddily, "We're all going to remember this for the rest of our lives."
During the trophy presentation, the Patriots exhaled and enjoyed the moment of revenge against Goodell. As the crowd booed the commissioner so loudly that you couldn't hear him, New England owner Robert Kraft accepted the Lombardi Trophy, shook Goodell's hand without really acknowledging him and then gloated with the microphone.
"Two years ago, we won our fourth Super Bowl down in Arizona, and I told our fans that was the sweetest one of all," Kraft said. "But a lot has transpired over the last two years, and I don't think that needs any explanation."
Later, Kraft declared, "This is unequivocally the sweetest."
But after 64 defining minutes of extraordinary football drama, there were multiple sources of that sweetness.
It was sweet to strike back at Goodell.
It was sweeter to watch a champion reinvent its limits, overcome its most daunting challenge and reign, unequivocally, as the most relentless team in an era that refuses to end.
For more by Jerry Brewer, visit washingtonpost.com/brewer.
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Tom Brady, Patriots rally to beat Falcons in overtime to win fifth Super Bowl
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Julian Edelman's circus catch helped swing outcome of Super Bowl LI
Sean Spicer gets crushed by Super Bowl LI jokes, one night after 'SNL' takedown
'And sisterhood': Schuyler Sisters put their own spin on 'America the Beautiful'
Fans feeling weird about Trump-Brady tie find a way to cheer for Patriots without guilt
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Couch Slouch: Patriots' comeback darkens a nation's already dark hour
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Microsoft Offering Up to $250 Off Band 2 With Apple Watch Trade-In
A new program from Microsoft is encouraging Apple Watch users to switch over to the Microsoft Band 2 with a few tiers of trade-in initiatives (via Cult of Mac). The company is offering "as much as" $150 for the aluminum Apple Watch Sport, $200 for the stainless steel Apple Watch with a Sport band, and $250 for the Apple Watch with Milanese Loop.
The Microsoft Band 2 itself costs $250, so the Milanese Loop trade-in offer is the only one available that would fully pay off the price of the wearable band. Microsoft is also accepting other wearables for users to trade for a new Band 2, including a FitBit Flex ($10), Sony SmartWatch 3 ($25), and Pebble Time Steel ($25). For any successful trade-in, a device must abide by a few stipulations listed by Microsoft:
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The program runs for a few more weeks, ending on February 7, and is available only to users on the Microsoft Online Store in the United States and Canada. Microsoft unveiled the Band 2 at an event back in October, and launched it the same month, introducing a new curved screen with durable Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and an improved touch display on the wearable smartwatch.
Response to the new generation of the Microsoft Band wasn't entirely positive, so the company's new trade-in program could be an attempt to generate some sales for the device in the months leading up to the Apple Watch 2's rumored launch in April.
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2018, Science + Art, Bountiful Davis Art Center, Bountiful, UT
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2018, Impressed: A Printmaking Exhibit, Garfield Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN
2018, Places and Spaces, Online Exhibition
2017, Group Exhibit, Harold B. Lee Library, Provo, UT
2017, Studio Methods, Harris Fine Arts Center, Provo, UT
2017, Art Walk Central, Central Michigan University Art Gallery, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
2017, Waiting 3.0, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News, VA
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2015, Alchemy, Jacob Spori Building, Rexburg, ID
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The shoot I'm sharing today doesn't need any introduction other than it's another Lane Dittoe Fine Art Photography beauty and I was super lucky to be a part of it. The man is incredible and these photos are breathtaking. They were originally featured on The Wedding Chicks, which is always an amazing treat. Love those ladies and the way they support the wedding community. We are all lucky for the work they do. So with that, enjoy the photos!
The flowers used were Gardenia Blush peonies, Christmas Morning Gift (what a mouthful) amaryllis, Libretto parrot tulips, locally foraged garden roses, dark pink Rosea Astrantia, and dusty miller. I tied it with a green raw silk ribbon that was beautiful and muted before it got wet and turned electric (whoops, lesson learned - check what happens to your ribbon when it gets wet, before completely submerging it.) I then finished it off with a crocheted white ribbon.
This shoot was full of wonderful vendors which I listed below. I especially was a fan of the Lindee Daniel dress. So dreamy and soft. Everything really just worked perfectly together. Lane did a great job of coordinating all of us and his eye for detail shows.
So, I'm off to prep for my biggest wedding yet, coming up this Saturday. I did a post on this bride's samples that you can read here. 27 of those centerpieces, 7 bridesmaids, ceremony set-up, cocktail hour, etc. You get my point... ;-) Wish me luck!! See you on the other side with a post on one of my June weddings. xoxo
Vendor Credits
Photographery & Event Designer: Lane Dittoe Fine Art Photography
Makeup & Hair: 1011 Hair and Makeup
Flowers: Oak & the Owl
Prop/Furniture Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals
Cake: Erica O'Brien cakes
Dress Designer: Lindee Daniel
Shoe Designer: Gucci
Stationery: Mr. Boddington's Studio
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Dress from The Lovely Bride | Los Angeles
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We have had the great fortune of teaming up with The Spa Hotel to help create this wonderful outdoor space in the historic town of Tunbridge Wells.
The Spa Hotel is set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds close to the centre of historic Royal Tunbridge Wells in England, the spa town from which its name is derived. The hotel first opened in 1880 and since then has built a reputation for quintessential British style, sophistication, and fine dining.
The Spa Hotel has a long-established history in the town, and with its recent refurbishment, it provides a luxurious location to stay, dine and for weddings and events. With 70 rooms, an award-winning restaurant and a new, contemporary Bar and Brasserie, there is plenty for guests to enjoy.
As part of the refurbishment of the hotel, The Spa Hotel have just launched the Spa Temple and new outdoor entertainment area. The Spa Temple is a beautiful piece of design from our friends at Chilstone, providing a focal point in this picturesque outdoor setting and a wonderful place to say "I do".
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Thoughts at the half way point of Natasha and other stories
These stories have a distinctive voice that of someone far from home in a country that his family is trying to make home. The Berman family has escaped Brezhnev's Russia and moved to Toronto but as Bell and Roman and their son Mark try to get to grips with the new language they also face challenges coming to terms with their past and the complete change Canada offers.
The book opens with a great story Tapka that captures that moment when you grow up and realise that you joking around has serious consequences. As a six year old Mark tears up the trust shown in him by fellow immigrant neighbours after he almost kills their dog Tapka.
In The second tale about how his father tries to set up his own massage business, Roman Berman, Massage Therapist, it shows how hard it is for immigrants to break free of poverty and how crucial their own communities are in opening doors.
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|Comfortable and modern apartments in a historic building in Szewska Street, one of the few streets leading directly to the Main Market Square - the heart of the lively city centre.
Each apartment with Internet access, TV, telephone, ( additional beds possible).Breakfast included in the price, kitchenette in the room or free access to the kitchen and dining room 24h a day. Cold drinks, tea and coffee which are in kitchen are for free.
As You can see Apartments are located 50m from Main Market Square. In polish Main Market Square is called Rynek Glowny.


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BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea spoke with Action News Now to provide an update on the Camp Fire.
See the full interview in the video.
Key takeaways:
High fire danger for the Stirling City area. People in that area are asked to evacuate immediately.
There is a substantial amount of damage in the Paradise area
They were able to move thousands of people out of Paradise, but not everyone was able to make it out. There are casualties.
Investigators have confirmed five fatalities, but they have not been identified.
Rapidly moving fire in areas with no rain for months. There are concerns about more fatalities.
"We are in for a very, very long road."
We are getting assistance from the National Guard to assist with roadblocks
They believe we have sufficient resources to battle this fire, but this could change
People need to utilize the safeandwell.org online system, do not call 9-1-1
The process will be lengthy and will continue through recovery.
There have no reports of looting yet
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It is indicative of the awesome strength of the Los Angeles Rams that those who root against them talk about John Hadl as though the physical condition of the 34-year-old quarterback was their one weak spot. "If Hadl gets hurt," says a wistful San Francisco 49er fan, "they might not be so tough. They lose him, they could be in trouble."
Maybe, but Hadl is tougher than a boiled combat boot; he last sat out a game with an injury when he was in the eighth grade. And he operates now behind an offensive line more protective than a housemothers' convention. Hadl aside, the Rams are glutted with enough talent to breeze to their division title with Sam Yorty playing quarterback. With Hadl on the job, the Rams are a leading contender for the NFL championship.
Chuck Knox, a businesslike technician, directed his team to a 12-2 regular-season record last year, his first as head coach, and could have been undefeated but for three points which added up to two losses. The Rams were first in the league offense and were first in defense, too. They led everybody in scoring and rushed for 2,925 yards, the third-highest total in NFL history.
Knox left himself with a tough act to follow but he says, "What we did a year ago is a thing of the past. You can't 21 dream about what you did in the past. The only things that count in this business are what you do today and what you will do tomorrow."
What the Rams did well in '73, they firmly expect to do again in '74. "I think we'll have as good or better a season than last year," says Hadl, "if we stay healthy and keep our heads. We're more mature now that we've been down the road together a little bit."
"We're a better football team at this point than a year ago," Knox says, "but our goals are still the same. We try to go out every day and have an excellent practice. We try to be a little better as a team and as individuals than we were yesterday. We constantly strive to upgrade the individual performance levels of our players. You do that and the winning takes care of itself."
The upgrading philosophy undoubtedly is sound but most Los Angeles fans would settle for mere repetition from Hadl, who was named NFC Player of the Year after he threw 22 touchdown passes and, in marked contrast to most of his seasons in San Diego, only 11 interceptions. His favorite target in 1973 was Harold Jackson, a 5'10" speedster whose receptions accounted for 874 yards and 13 touchdowns.
The Rams' basic strength is a running attack that in camp looked like something out of Patton. Lawrence McCutcheon set a club record in 1973 with 1,097 yards and Jim Bertelsen had 854. Backing up that fine pair were Tony Baker, a short-yardage zealot who scored seven of the team's 18 touchdowns rushing, and Rob Scribner, who averaged 5.5 yards per carry.
Most coaches would be ecstatic with that running talent, but Knox really had too much, what with Les Josephson, the Rams' third-leading rusher of all time, and Heisman Trophy winner John Cappelletti, their No. 1 draft choice. Cappelletti looked remarkably impressive in the exhibition season, causing one Ram official to say, "He's good enough to play this game for the next 10 years." Knox also added a bull elephant to his corral when the poetically named William Cullen Bryant, a 227-pound body-builder, was switched from defensive back and gained 117 yards on 11 carries in his first game at his new position. For whatever it's worth, Bryant wears No. 32 on his jersey, just like Jim Brown and O.J. Simpson.
Defensively, the Rams yielded but 178 points last season. Led by the front four of Jack Youngblood, Merlin Olsen, Larry Brooks and Fred Dryer, they dropped the quarterback 45 times. Los Angeles intercepted 20 passes and allowed but 10 touchdowns through the air. The secondary, led by Dave Elmendorf, should be even better after the year's experience, and Knox has almost an excess of linebackers.
"Basically," Knox says, "it's the same offense and same defense as last year, with refinements." The Knox refining methods earned the Rams a stunning 31-13 preseason conquest of Miami.
At Atlanta the outlook is for more fan frustration, even though Coach Norm Van Brocklin insists this will be the Falcons' year. "Our boys know they can win it," says the Dutchman. "What they have to learn now is how to. And how to is to keep their noses to the grindstone. Last year we lost our concentration."
For two seasons now the Falcons have blown a playoff shot by losing key games late in the year. There are those who think Van Brocklin's coaching methods are to blame, and that the Falcons will be hurt by lingering rancor over the players' strike. The well-publicized trade of Ken Reaves, the Falcon player representative, at the outset of the strike hardly served to smooth things between Van Brocklin and his players. Discounting other factors, the deal remains questionable. Reaves, a cornerback who played in all 112 Falcon games and Guard Andy Maurer, who publicly criticized Van Brocklin in the off-season, were sent to New Orleans for Guard Royce Smith and Linebacker Dick Palmer, neither of whom are expected to notably improve Atlanta's chances. "That was the dumbest trade since George Allen gave up John Zook and Harold Jackson for Izzy Lang," says one NFL scout.
Atlanta's offensive line has been seriously hampered by injuries. Left Tackle Bill Sandeman had surgery on his back and will be out for the season, while Guard Len Gotshalk, who started several games last year, suffered a preseason knee injury that could keep him out of the opener against Dallas.
Another question mark, an ironic one for the South, is General Lee—Quarterback Bob Lee, to be precise. A backup player at Minnesota most of his career, Lee completed 52.2% of his passes for 1,786 yards and 10 touchdowns. Whether he can do it again remains to be seen. "Who can predict something like that?" Lee says. "I do feel I'm capable of being a better quarterback than I was last year." If not, 1971 Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan may take over. The rushing chores will fall to Dave Hampton, who just missed 1,000 yards for the second straight season, and Eddie Ray or Art Malone. Sylvester (Molly) McGee, a 16th-round draft pick from Rhode Island, led the team's rushers in the exhibition season. Trackman Gerald Tinker, the club's top draftee, failed to impress as a punt returner or wide receiver, but his cockiness remained undiminished. "I may be only 5'9" and 170," the Olympic gold-medal relay runner says, "but on the field I'm 6'2" and 225. I'm here to stay." That prompted a veteran to reply, "He'd better do a little more stretching in practice."
There may not be enough practice time for San Francisco and New Orleans, who seem destined to wage another stirring struggle for the division cellar. The retirement of Charlie Krueger leaves the 49ers woefully weak at defensive tackle, and their success at running the ball depends on rookie Wilbur Jackson, the No. 1 draft choice from Alabama. Jackson hobbled around on a gimpy ankle through most of the exhibition season while veteran Larry Schreiber and other rookies played unimpressively. Coach Dick Nolan said Steve Spurrier would be his quarterback now that John Brodie has retired, but now Spurrier is out for two months with a shoulder separation and reserve Joe Reed has not yet shown poise. However, Nolan will be well served by his secondary and a corps of receivers led by Gene Washington.
The 49ers probably set an NFL record with 10 off-season knee operations, including Spurrier's, but the club ultimately may suffer more from various psychological troubles. The strike merely added to an unsettled preseason for Nolan, who compounded his own problems when he traded Vic Washington, who scored eight touchdowns and led the team in rushing last season. Washington was a problem himself, but he was a player Nolan could ill afford to lose. Yet he was sent to Houston after a training camp dispute that shook some of the players and renewed complaints that Nolan is a bad communicator.
Brodie's retirement necessitated the development of a new offensive system, and the upcoming WFL defections of Ted Kwalick, Jim Sniadecki, John Isenbarger and Dick Witcher required some trades. Nolan also was criticized for playing his veterans too long in their first exhibition game, in which eight players were injured. How quickly Nolan can bring cohesion to his team will determine the 49ers' fate.
Archie Manning should keep New Orleans competitive at least part of the time, though what the Saints can do about their kittenish pass rush remains to be seen. Coach John North helped his offensive picture by acquiring Wide Receiver Fair Hooker from the Browns and Tackle Dave Thompson from the Lions. The Saints' defense has gained a measure of consistency, and North expects a big year from Defensive End Billy Newsome and Middle Linebacker Joe Federspiel. Still, when you're against the Rams, any improvement is relative.
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NEW YORK: French retail holding company PPR has tapped Ruder Finn as its corporate PR agency partner in the US after a competitive review process.
PPR has a portfolio of 16 luxury, sports, and lifestyle brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Puma, and Sergio Rossi.
PPR representatives confirmed the company selected Ruder Finn, but declined to comment further on the selection process or the relationship.
Ruder Finn, with a core team of as many as five staffers on the account, will focus on raising awareness of PPR innovations, initiatives, and sustainability programs to "top-tier" print, broadcast, and online media outlets in the US, said Louise Harris, chief global strategist at the agency.
Harris will lead strategy on the account, and SVP Maryam Ayromlou will handle media efforts, Harris added. Budget was undisclosed. Ruder Finn is PPR's only agency in the US, she said.
Harris explained that Ruder Finn will help "build reputation for PPR in the Americas" and support Laurent Claquin, the recently appointed head of PPR Americas. The firm will also work on some digital and social media efforts for the company's corporate platforms.
"This company is a perfect fit for us because it fits into two of our strategic growth platforms, corporate expertise and lifestyle business," said Harris.


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How to: Select a Heating Distribution System' online training course
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The learning objectives (LOs) are detailed below:
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– LO5: Understanding pumps, pipework and distribution
A short quiz is located at the end of the module, which will help test your understanding of heating distribution systems.
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Temporary Works Coordinator
The Temporary Works Coordinator course is tailored for those who are responsible for managing all forms of temporary works.
How long is the Temporary Works Coordinator course?
Two day
Who should attend the course?
Managers, Agents, Supervisors
Is the course accredited?
CITB accredited
When does my Temporary Works Coordinator certificate expire?
Five years
Is this course CITB Grant claimable?
You can claim £70 as long as you provide us with your CITB Levy number either at the time of booking or on the day of the course.
Entry Requirements
Delegates must have an understanding of spoken and written English. We also suggest that the attendee has a decent background knowledge of temporary works. Photographic ID and the delegates national insurance number must be provided on the first day of the course.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, the delegate will gain knowledge of:
- The need for a temporary works co-ordinator
- The day to day roles of others involved in the temporary works procedures
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Best procedures as stated in BS 5975:2019
To find out more about temporary works you can also take a look at our informative blog here.
What does the Temporary Works Coordinator course cover?
The content covered by the CITB course includes:
- Various groups and types of Temporary Works
- Case studies, procedures and policies of Temporary Works
- CDM Regulations
- Legislation and relevant Codes of Practice
- Register for Temporary Works, design requirements and checks
- Standard solutions and guidance design documents
- Temporary works Co-ordinator – job role and responsibilities
What is Required to Pass the CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Course?
To successfully complete the course you will need to get 72% or above in the final exam. The trainer encourages the delegates to be interactive and involved throughout the training.
Further Development
The CITB certificate is valid for 5 years. In addition, the certificate can only be renewed by doing the course again.


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B‐Type Natriuretic Peptide in Cardiogenic Syncope
1Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
2Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA
3Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
4Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
5Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
6Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA
7Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA
8Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Meeting: Hospital Medicine 2008, April 3-5, San Diego, Calif.
Abstract number: 33
Syncope may be a harbinger of sudden death. Untreated patients with cardiogenic syncope can have a 6‐month mortality rate exceeding 10%. An accurate and cost‐effective test that focuses on risk stratification is required for initial triaging of patients with syncope. Brain‐type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a natriuretic, diuretic, and vasodilator compound mainly synthesized in the myocardium. The aim of this study was to determine the utility of BNP as a marker for cardiogenic syncope.
Adult patients (men, 116; median age, 81 years; range, 25‐99 years) admitted to our hospital with syncope (n = 205) and presyncope (n = 15) who also had an admission BNP assay performed were identified by 2 reviewers. Diagnosis was established retrospectively in 220 such consecutive patients using the ACC guidelines by reviewing medical records. BNP levels were determined using a chemiluminescence immunoassay with the Centaur XP kit (Siemens, Germany).
A specific cause of syncope was identified in 144 of the 220 patients (65%), including 58 patients (26%) with cardiac causes, 41 (19%) with reflex‐mediated causes, and 45 (20%) with orthostatic causes. Cause of syncope could not be identified in 76 patients (35%). BNP levels in the cardiac syncope group (median 432 pg/mL; range 12‐6160 pg/mL) were significantly higher than those in the other 3 groups (median 73 pg/mL; range 3‐2412 pg/mL; P < .0001). No significant differences were observed among the reflex‐mediated (37.5 pg/mL), orthostatic (98 pg/mL), and unknown groups (109 pg/mL). At a cutoff of 100 pg/mL, the sensitivity and specificity for BNP in identifying cardiogenic syncope were 81% and 57%, respectively, with positive and negative predictive values of 40% and 89%, respectively
These results indicate a high sensitivity of BNP in identifying patients with cardiogenic syncope. In patients in whom the cause remained unknown, BNP levels were slightly elevated, suggesting that perhaps some patients with cardiogenic syncope were missed in this group. Prospective studies with BNP measurements in larger cohorts are needed to confirm the utility of BNP in syncope.
Author Disclosure:
A. Jan, none; B. Ghauri, none; H. Mahboob, none; B. Mujtaba, none; C. Nkonde, none; O. Fasan, none; A. Ramna chandran, none; F. Jan, none.
To cite this abstract:Jan A, Mahboob H, Mujtaba B, Nkonde C, Fasan O, Ghauri B, Ramnachandran A, Jan F. B‐Type Natriuretic Peptide in Cardiogenic Syncope. Abstract published at Hospital Medicine 2008, April 3-5, San Diego, Calif. Abstract 33. Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2008; 3 (suppl 1). https://www.shmabstracts.com/abstract/btype-natriuretic-peptide-in-cardiogenic-syncope/. Accessed April 9, 2020.
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Rockwell's Bakery, Cafe & Bar
Suite 116
Phone: 949-799-2020
Rockwell's is temporarily closed.
We began as a bakery in 1987, as home to the Original and Famous Chocolate Curl & Fudge Fantasy Cakes, and then, successfully expanded to creating a full line of Rockwell's Signature Cakes, wedding cakes and custom designed creative cakes. But, we're more than just a pretty cake!
Rockwell's Cafe & Bar is also known for its comfort food, cocktails and good times. The San Clemente location features a walk-up bakery counter, full bar and full-service breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Sunday – Thursday, 2 pm – 6 pm
Beer, Wine and Cocktail Specials
Select Wines by the Glass, $5
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House Specialty Cocktails, $10
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Crispy Pickles, $4
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Bruschetta, $5
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Tuesdays, 2 pm – 9 pm
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Many people want their home's value by having it stand out. A lot of people are not good interior designer.
Get creative when choosing counter-tops for your kitchen counter tops. Traditional granite is always popular, but consider using concrete, cork or even wood. These options can be less expensive and make your kitchen look unique.
Take the latest trends when you are designing. You never want to be known to have a home that is out of date and behind the times. Look at other people's decorating ideas and get inspiration from them.
A kitchen might be just some new cabinet doors. You can even add accent your cabinets with a few visually appealing pieces.
Don't choose a paint color selection process.Rushing could result in a color choices.See how the samples look when exposed to different lighting. You might find yourself changing your mind a few times in the color as much now as you did before.
Try to be reasonable when you sell your living space. You should decorate in a style that reflects your taste, but try not to go wild with something that you will have to look at every day for the rest of your life. If you ever plan to sell your home, extremely loud decor could repulse new buyers. If you really want to something that only you will like, make sure to reverse it before listing your home.
It is not necessary to face all your seating facing toward the television in the living room. This area can be utilized to socialize with your friends for an intimate chat.
A good trick for decorating a home that is small is to incorporate the use of plenty of mirrors. Mirrors are great for making a room look larger and it could improve the interior of the house as well. Invest in a beautiful mirror for your interior design project.
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I currently work as an untargeted metabolomics/chemometrics based experimental officer within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB), University of Manchester, UK
My role as a PAL is in the newly formed BBSRC-SYNBIOCHEM centre that is developing new microbial pathway designs, microbial architecture, screening methods and metabolic understanding with the aim of synthesising a broad range of new and highly valuable chemicals.
My principle research interest lie in applying mass spectrometry based metabolomics with the aim of identifying biomarker patterns that can be linked to genetic modulation and phenotypic expression within engineered bacterial strains. This role is highly diverse and ranges from the heavily technically focused areas of UHPLC-MS and GCMS to subsequent data pre-processing and associated chemometric/statistical analysis. By analysing the vast amounts of metabolite data generated throughout these metabolomic pipelines, it is possible to predict where carbon flow is going and ultimately guide pathway design reach to the goal of the target molecule.


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There's no denying it: Keeping a small business alive is much, much harder these days. Countless industries have become significantly more competitive due to rising demands, the Internet, and simply the expansion of the industry itself. The increase in competition might explain why some small businesses are hesitant about growth. They associate growth with cutting down the competition, or learning how to do something better than anyone else. According to this perspective, growth means taking customers away from other hard-working businesses just like yours. But this isn't the only route to growth. Another idea is creating a new market, possibly by offering a new product or service that your target demographic didn't know they needed.
You'd be entering uncharted territory that is free of cutthroat competition. Here are some tips for going about this growth strategy as well as how to put your plan into action:
Connect With Your Core Customers
The first step is to figure out what your customers are looking for but aren't getting from your industry. Your products or services are likely designed to solve a widespread problem, and there's a good chance your customers are facing at least one other similar problem that is related to the original one you originally set out to solve. This second problem could be separate or directly connected to the first, i.e. a problem your customers regularly experience in obtaining or using your products or services.
If you're not sure which direction to go, it's time to do some research and talk to your customers. Engage with them on social media and find out what they are saying about your industry on fan pages and/or user groups. Email surveys might work as well, but probably only if you offer some sort of reward, like a coupon. Nothing, of course, can compare with the value of face-to-face communication. You might find that most of your competitors do the same things before or after buying from you or visiting your store.
Figure Out Everything You'll Need
After determining which void you are in the position to fill, you must narrow down every single thing you need to put your plan into action. The first things that come to mind will probably be a bigger team, new equipment, or new materials to work with. But odds are, these fairly-obvious resources aren't all you're going to need to make serious progress over the coming months. You have to consider how this initiative will affect your cash flow, financial health and day-to-day routine. Will you need extra time because your industry is approaching a busy period? Or, will you need funding to not only cover the required resources but also the cost of marketing the release well before it becomes available?
This is the point where some businesses conclude that the only way to launch this growth initiative without jeopardizing cash flow (or their sanity) is with a small business loan. But before you contact the bank, you remember how tedious and time-consuming the application process can be. And you might not generate enough revenue right off the bat to begin making monthly payments. Alternative business financing companies like United Capital Source, however, can provide small business loans tailored for the development, marketing and continuation of new products or services. We have the ability to approve working capital loans, merchant cash advance, and bad credit business loans in under two days and your terms could be arranged based on your industry's financial cycle.
The Right Mix Of Logic And Conviction
While credit score, net worth and the size of your business might not impact your application at UCS, no business lender will approve a potential borrower that hasn't conducted scrupulous research about the current state of his or her business and the amount of revenue the desired investment is projected to generate. These numbers will play a role in the amount you will be approved for in addition to the terms of your small business loan. You must therefore apply systematic logic regarding new markets and industry boundaries. The general purpose is to prove that your desired investment increases the value for buyers while speeding up the overall growth of your business.
Business lenders will also likely favor approval from your accountant and business partners. Remember, real growth is not a possibility unless everyone it will affect is fully on-board.
Taking The Path Less Traveled
A big reason to choose this particular route to growth is because it's a lot less stressful than continuously trying to out-do your competitors. UCS fits perfectly into this equation because we are among the easiest business financing companies to work with, in regards to both terms and customer service. Our small business loans are specifically crafted to give you as much time to yourself as you need during the hardest stages of your investment. We understand that this initiative may be unfamiliar territory and are willing to offer any financial advice we can to make the future more clear. Your choice of growth strategy and business lender will prove the value of working smart, not hard.


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This just in: 25 ridings to watch in this election
Aidan Chamandy and Neil Moss
Sep. 16, 2019
From British Columbia, to the East Coast, here are some of the juiciest races to keep an eye on in this campaign.
Canada's 43rd federal election campaign was launched on Sept. 11, 2019, in Ottawa.
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British Columbia
1. Vancouver Granville, B.C.: Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould and Liberal candidate Taleeb Noormohamed
Canada's former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould, the central figure in the SNC-Lavalin scandal and the one who blew the whistle on her own government, is seeking to represent the riding after leaving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet and being expelled from the Liberal caucus for secretly recording a conversation with then-Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick. Ms. Wilson-Raybould alleges the prime minister and his staff tried to pressure her to help SNC-Lavalin avoid a criminal trial over its dealings with Libya. Mr. Trudeau says he has done nothing wrong. Ms. Wilson-Raybould was recruited as a star candidate in 2015, and won the riding with 44% of the vote, beating Conservative candidate Mira Oreck, who earned 26.9%. Mr. Noormohamed was acclaimed as the Liberal candidate on Aug. 13. He ran unsuccessfully as the federal Liberal candidate for North Vancouver in 2011, garnering nearly 30% of the vote, but lost to Conservative Andrew Saxton, who won 48.6%. A recent
showed a tight race, with Mr. Noormohamed (28.6%) leading Ms. Wilson-Raybould (26%) by just two percentage points, which is within the plus-or-minus 4.41 point margin of error.
Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould
Liberal Taleeb Noormohamed
2. Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.: NDP MP Don Davies, Liberal candidate Tamara Taggart and Conservative candidate Helen Quan
NDP MP Don Davies is being challenged by Liberal Tamara Taggart, a former local CTV anchor who was fired in April 2018 in a Bell Media purge. Ms. Taggart is a high-profile candidate after her years on television. Mr. Davies is his party's health critic and has represented the riding since 2008. In the 2015 election, he won 45.7% of the vote, followed by Liberal runner-up Steven Kou with 27.8%. 338Canada also
Conservative candidate Helen Quan within striking distance. She is involved in numerous community organizations and has received awards for her community service. The Liberals hosted a campaign kickoff event in the riding on Sept. 11, with several cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, who flew directly to British Columbia after announcing the election call in Ottawa the same day. The Liberals are targeting this riding.
NDP MP Don Davies
Liberal Tamara Taggart
Conservative Helen Quan
3. Burnaby North-Seymour, B.C.: Liberal MP Terry Beech, NDP candidate Svend Robinson and Conservative candidate Heather Leung
Liberal MP Terry Beech is a rookie who was first elected in 2015. He won with 36% of the vote, edging out NDP candidate Carol Baird Ellan who won 29.6%, and Conservative candidate Mike Little who earned 27.8%. Mr. Beech was first elected to public office in 1999 at the age of 18, serving on Nanaimo's City Council, becoming the youngest ever elected official in the province. He won the 2018
Magazine Parliamentarian of the Year for Best Civic Outreach. NDP candidate Svend Robinson is looking to make a big federal political comeback, after representing three different ridings between 1979 and 2004. Mr. Robinson, once a high-profile NDP MP, was the first parliamentarian to come out as gay while in office. Burnaby North-Seymour was created in 2013 from Burnaby-Douglas and North Vancouver. Mr. Robinson represented Burnaby-Douglas from 1997 to 2004. Conservative candidate Heather Leung has been
about her anti-abortion views and her
to B.C.'s sexual orientation and gender identity policy in public schools.
Liberal MP Terry Beech
NDP Svend Robinson
Conservative Heather Leung
4. Burnaby South, B.C.: NDP MP Jagmeet Singh, Liberal candidate Neelam Brar, and Conservative candidate Jay Shin
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will look to keep his seat in Parliament after beating Liberal candidate Richard T. Lee, 38.9% to 26%, in a 2019 byelection. The riding was created in 2013 from parts of Burnaby-Douglas and Burnaby-New Westminster, both of which were NDP strongholds. NDP MP Peter Julian has held Brunaby-New Westminster since 2004. Neelam Brar was recently chosen as the Liberal candidate after the Liberal byelection candidate Richard T. Lee dropped out of the general election contest to care for his sick wife. Conservative candidate Jay Shin will be contesting the seat again, hoping to improve on his third-place finish in the byelection where he won 22.6%. In the byelection, People's Party candidate Laura-Lynn Thompson won just under 11% of the vote, but chose to run in Red Deer-Lacombe, Alta., in the 2019 general election. Al Rawdah is the current PPC candidate.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh
Liberal Neelam Brar
Conservative Jay Shin
5. Victoria, B.C.: Green candidate Racelle Kooy, Liberal candidate Nikki Macdonald, NDP candidate Laurel Collins
Former NDP MP Murray Rankin, who announced in January he wouldn't run in the 2019 election, was selected by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to chair the new National Security and Intelligence Review Agency, created as a result of Bill C-59. Laurel Collins, a Victoria city councillor, will replace Mr. Rankin as the NDP candidate. Mr. Rankin, a well-regarded MP, first ran for the seat in a 2012 byelection, garnering 37% of the vote, to Green candidate Donald Galloway's 34%. In 2015, Mr. Rankin beat Green candidate Jo-Ann Roberts with 42% of the vote while Ms. Roberts earned 33%. Vancouver Island represents the Greens' best chance to gain additional seats in the House, and 338Canada has the Green candidate Racelle Kooy narrowly leading the NDP and Liberal candidates, who are tied.
Liberal Nikki Macdonald
Green Racelle Kooy
NDP Laurel Collins
6. North Island-Powell River, B.C.: NDP MP Rachel Blaney, Liberal candidate Peter Schhwarzhoff, Conservative candidate Shelley Downey, Green candidate Mark de Brujin
338Canada lists North Island-Powell River as a very tight, four-way race. The riding is currently represented by NDP MP Rachel Blaney, who won with 40% of the vote in 2015, beating Conservative runner-up Laura Smith who garnered 26.2%. She serves as the party's critic for seniors and critic for veterans affairs. The Green candidate Mark de Brujin will be looking to improve on his party's 2015 fourth-place finish in the riding and capitalize on the Greens' increasing support nationwide. Conservative candidate Shelley Downey is currently leading, according to 338Canada.com, and has served as a Port McNeil councillor and school trustee. Liberal candidate Peter Schwarzhoff is looking to improve on his third-place finish in the 2015 election, when he garnered just over 25% of the vote.
NDP MP Rachel Blaney
Green Mark de Brujin
Conservative Shelley Downey
Liberal Peter Schwarzhoff
7. Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.: NDP MP Randall Garrison, Liberal candidate Jamie Hammond, Green candidate David Merner.
This is another important riding for the Green Party on Vancouver Island. NDP MP Randall Garrison, his party's defence and LGBTQ2+ critic, will look to retain his seat in the face of Green momentum. David Merner, the Green candidate, ran as a Liberal against Mr. Garrison in the 2015 election, losing 35% to 27.4%. In 2015, the Greens garnered 20% of the vote, enough for third place, and spent nearly $120,000. 338Canada.com currently shows Mr. Merner with a slim lead over Liberal candidate Jamie Hammond. Mr. Hammond is a veteran of the Armed Forces, having served in Bosnia and Afghanistan. The riding is home to the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, Canada's Pacific Coast naval base, and home to more than 4,000 military personnel and 2,762 civilians who work at CFB Esquilmalt.
NDP MP Randall Garrison
Liberal Jamie Hammond
Green David Merner
8. Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.: Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi and Conservative candidate Tim Uppal
In 2015, Amarjeet Sohi, now minister of natural resources, defeated then-Conservative MP Tim Uppal by 92 votes. Mr. Sohi won 41.2% of the total vote while Mr. Uppal won 41.1%. Mr. Uppal previously represented Edmonton-Sherwood Park from 2008 (35.8%) to 2015 (41.1%), and served as minister for democratic reform from May 2011 to July 2013. The riding was first contested in 2015, after having been created from part of Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont, which was held by Conservative MP Mike Lake from 2006 to 2015. Turnout in the 2015 election was 67.8%, just shy of the national average of 68.3%. Both Mr. Sohi and Mr. Uppal spent well over $100,000 on their campaigns in the 2015 election. Mr. Sohi spent $136,379.94, while Mr. Uppal spent $126,472.41. As minister of natural resources, Mr. Sohi was largely responsible for handling the pipeline file, which has been highly contentious, especially in Alberta. The government purchased the Trans Mountain pipeline for $4.5-billion.
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi
Conservative Tim Uppal
9. Edmonton Centre, Alta.: Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault, Conservative candidate James Cumming
After edging out Conservative candidate James Cumming, 37.2% to 34.9%, in the 2015 election, Liberal MP Randy Boissinnault, special adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on LGBTQ2+ issues, will be hard-pressed to retain his seat. Alberta is almost always solidly blue. The Conservatives hold 28 of the province's 34 seats and Mr. Boissonnault barely won the seat in 2015. The Liberals currently hold three seats in the province and will be in for a tough fight. James Cumming is running again in 2019, and is expected to win the riding. In 2015, both the Liberals and Conservatives spent a considerable amount of money on the race, $126,839.87 and $132,838.67, respectively. The riding was represented by Conservative Laurie Hawn from 2006 to 2015, before he announced in 2014 he wouldn't run in the 2015 race. Mr. Cummings is the former president and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.
Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault
Conservative James Cumming
10. Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.: NDP MP Niki Ashton, Liberal candidate Judy Klassen
High-profile NDP MP Niki Ashton has represented the riding since 2008, but the 2015 election saw her edge out Liberal candidate Rebecca Chartrand, 45% to 42%, her smallest margin of victory. It is a very large northern riding that runs to the border of Nunavut. Ms. Ashton ran unsuccessfully for NDP leadership in 2012 and 2017, placing seventh and third, respectively. Her father, Steve Ashton, was a Manitoba NDP MLA and minister in two cabinets. She serves as the NDP critic for jobs, employment, precarious work, and workforce development, and deputy critic for reconciliation. She was also a proponent of the #HandsOfVenezuela movement. Liberal candidate Judy Klassen was the interim leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party from Oct. 2016 to June 2017, the first female Indigenous leader of the provincial Liberals. 338 Canada lists the riding as a toss up.
NDP MP Nikki Ashton
Liberal Judy Klassen
11. Burlington, Ont.: Liberal MP and Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould, Conservative candidate Jane Michael
Currently held by Liberal MP and Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould. Ms. Gould won in 2015 by just over three points, garnering 45.98% of the vote to then-Conservative incumbent Mike Wallace's 42.48%. Mr. Wallace represented the riding from 2006 to 2015. The riding will be hotly contested. It is part of the 905 region which is a crucial battleground area to both Liberal and Conservative fortunes. Conservative candidate Jane Michael ran unsuccessfully for the 2018 provincial Progressive Conservative nomination.
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould
Conservative Jane Michael
12. Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.: Liberal MP Marco Mendicino and Conservative candidate Chani Aryeh-Bain
Eglinton-Lawrence is a heavily Jewish riding at the centre of the debate around delaying the election to accommodate Jewish voters who would be unable to vote due to the election being held on Shemini Atzeret, a Jewish holiday. Conservative candidate Chani Aryeh-Bain is Orthodox, and filed a lawsuit to delay the election. Election Commissioner Stéphane Perrault decided against recommending delaying the election, citing numerous alternative voting methods Orthodox Jewish voters could use, such as advance polls. The riding is currently held by Liberal MP Marco Mendicino who garnered nearly 49% of the vote in 2015, edging out then-Conservative MP and finance minister Joe Oliver, who won 42.6%. The race is very tight, and turnout may play a decisive role in the ultimate outcome. Prior to Mr. Oliver winning in 2011, the riding had been represented by Liberals since 1979. Longtime Liberal MP Joe Volpe held the riding from 1988 to 2011.
Liberal MP Marco Mendicino
Conservative Chani Aryeh-Bain
13. Kanata-Carleton, Ont.: Liberal MP Karen McCrimmon and Conservative candidate Justina McCaffrey
Liberal MP Karen McCrimmon, a former lieutenant colonel and the first woman to command an RCAF squadron, won the riding with 52.3% of the vote, beating Conservative candidate Walter Pamic, who garnered 39.2%. The riding was first contested in 2015, after being created from parts of Carleton-Mississippi Mills and Nepean-Carleton. Both of those ridings were Conservative strongholds, having been represented by Pierre Poilievre and Gordon O'Connor since 2004. Ms. McCrimmon ran unsuccessfully against Mr. O'Connor in Carleton-Mississippi Mills in the 2011 election, losing by a margin of 56.9% to 23.9%. She then ran for the Liberal leadership in 2013, coming in sixth, with under one per cent of the vote. Conservative candidate Justina McCaffrey is well-known for her Ottawa bridal dress business, McCaffrey Haute Couture, which went bankrupt in 2015.
Liberal MP Karen McCrimmon
Conservative Justina McCaffrey
14. Milton, Ont.: Conservative MP Lisa Raitt and Liberal candidate Adam van Koeverden
Popular and high-profile Conservative Deputy Leader Lisa Raitt is facing off against Olympic gold medal-winning kayaker Adam van Koeverden for the Milton House seat. Mr. van Koeverden was twice named flag bearer for the Canadian Olympic team, one of the only athletes ever to carry it twice. Over his Olympic career, Mr. van Koeverden won four medals, one gold. Ms. Raitt first ran in Halton in 2008, and represented the riding until it was redistributed in 2013 into five different ridings, Milton being one. In 2015, Ms. Raitt won 45.4% of the vote, beating Liberal candidate Azim Rizvee, who won 40.4%. She served as minister of natural resources, transport, and labour under Stephen Harper, and finance critic under interim leader Rona Ambrose. She ran for the Conservative leadership in 2017, eventually dropping out after the seventh round after failing to crack 4% support.
Conservative MP Lisa Raitt
Liberal Adam van Koeverden
15. Ottawa Centre, Ont.: Liberal MP and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and NDP candidate Emilie Taman
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is seeking reelection, running against NDP candidate Emiiey Taman, a former Crown prosecutor. Ms. McKenna's tenure as environment minister has been dogged by harsh criticism, including sexist remarks and death threats. She has mainly been responsible for selling the Liberals' highly contentious carbon tax, but various environmental policies have sparked nasty debate on the House floor and on social media. She won the riding in 2015 with 42.7% of the vote, defeating then-NDP MP Paul Dewar who won 38.5%. Mr. Dewar, who died of cancer in February, represented the riding from 2008 to 2015 and was considered a star. Ms. Taman is the daughter of former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour. In 2015, Ms. Taman came in second place in Ottawa-Vanier, winning nearly 20% of the vote. In a 2017 byelection in the same riding, she won nearly 29%. Ottawa Centre tends to flip between the Liberals and the NDP. Historically, Ottawa Centre turnout is one of the highest rates in the country. Turnout in 2015 was 82.8%. This one will be a nail-biter.
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna
NDP Emilie Taman
16. Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.: Liberal MP and Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality Maryam Monsef, Conservative candidate Michael Skinner
The same Liberal and Conservative candidates will again battle against each other for a seat in the House. Liberal Maryam Monsef won 43.8% of the vote to Conservative Michael Skinner's 35% in the 2015 election. Both candidates spent more than $150,000 in the race. The riding historically swings between Liberal and Conservative. Mr. Skinner is an entrepreneur who has focused on green technology over the course of his career. Ms. Monsef previously served as minister of democratic institutions. She was criticized for her government's handling of electoral reform, a key campaign promise that went unfulfilled, disappointing many supporters. She ran for mayor of Peterborough in 2014, coming in second with 36.5% of the vote to Darryl Bennett's 41.4%. Ms. Monsef is the first Afghan-Canadian MP in Canada's history and the first Muslim to serve in cabinet.
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef
Conservative Michael Skinner
17. Kenora, Ont.: Liberal MP Bob Nault, NDP candidate Rudy Turtle, and Conservative candidate Eric Melillo
The NDP recruited Grassy Narrows chief Rudy Turtle to run for them against incumbent Liberal MP Bob Nault. Chief Turtle's community has been grappling with mercury contamination for decades, and the issue has been dogging the Liberal government, as past attempts at solving the crisis have failed. At a fundraising event earlier this year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was interrupted by a Grassy Narrows protestor, and the prime minister then said, "Thank you for your donation," for which he was widely criticized. Under the Chrétien government, Mr. Nault served as minister of Indian affairs and northern development from 1999 to 2003. In the 2004, he did not seek re-election. In 2015, Mr. Nault won 35.4% of the vote to NDP candidate Howard Hampton's 33.7%. Prior to Mr. Nault, Kenora was represented by Conservative Greg Rickford from 2008 to 2015. Conservative candidate Eric Melillo is 21 years old and spent time working in Mr. Rickford's office. This one's also going to be a nail biter.
Liberal MP Bob Nault
NDP Rudy Turtle
Conservative Eric Melillo
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