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Mix Online and Offline media to Sell More.
With the introduction of Direct Marketing Bundles, the old way of handling direct mailing services is ancient history. With Direct Marketing Bundles, here's what you get:
- Higher Return on Investment, With Direct Marketing Bundles, you can use unique emails and domain adresses on your leaflets with built in online tracking software, so you know exactly the number of emails and visits the leaflet delivery and the direct marketing campaign brings, saving you money and frustration.
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- Direct mail already works great for me. Why do I need the Bundle version?
If direct mail is already working well for you, that is all the more reason to invest in a Bundled Version! The other three dimensions that are included (online, tracking, measuring) were specifically chosen because they enhance the return on investment from your campaign. If it didn't make it better, we wouldn't have launched it!
- If direct mail hasn't worked for me in the past, will Direct Marketing Bundles make any difference?
Absolutely! Many times we find that "failed" direct mail campaigns are actually not failures, but misunderstood results. Most people look at the number of responses to judge the efficacy of their campaigns. But the real way to judge success and failure is return on investment. If you make more than you spent – success! Call Tracking allows you to calculate this data very accurately. And when you do, you will probably find that your campaign was much more of a success than you thought! Plus, Tracking and Online Follow-up Ads help boost the ROI.
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I mailed out 12,000 leaflets and got about 600-700 redeemed vouchers back. I was expecting about 500. There is still another week till the offer expires! That's about a 5.5% response!
How Direct Marketing Bundles WorkDirect Marketing Bundles is a formula for reaching, obtaining and following up with new leads — and each of our direct marketing products plays a role. Whether you're new to direct marketing or a veteran, our direct mail marketing products work together to create an effective direct marketing campaign to ensure you bring in more leads and have an affordable way to follow up with them. Here's how it all fits together:
Step 1: Leaflets Are Designed, Printed and Mailed – We handle every component of your campaign – design, printing, targeted list, door to door delivery.
Leaflets are a tried and true marketing medium that produces results by delivering your artfully designed and clearly written message right to your prospect's mailbox.
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Step 3: Your new leads are funnelled into an automatic follow-up system.
Follow up via phone call or with our custom email marketing campaigns – we'll write, design and send to your list! We use a unique phone number to track the number of calls your direct marketing bundle generates. You can use this data to gauge the effectiveness of different strategies and marketing messages.
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- 1800 Free phone number is subject to availability and technical specification on specific areas, calls received or forwarded charges will apply.
Thanks so much for your follow-up call a few weeks ago. Your leaflets have gotten us so much new business, we can't thank you enough! We will be moving to a larger location very shortly to accommodate all of our new business. We will definitely use Leaflet Distribution Dublin again once we move to alert potential customers of our new location!


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The sound of the conch, the beating of the drums, and the echoes of the Hawaiian chant signal the start of The Drums of the Pacific Luau. Situated at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lahaina, this luau takes you on a journey through the islands of Polynesia. Enjoy authentic dances and music of the old Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, and Rarotonga. Witness the unearthing of the kalua pig at the traditional Imu ceremony and taste the exotic flavors of native Hawaiian cuisine at the delicious luau feast.
Your Evening Includes
- Greeting with a shell lei and fresh mai tais or fruit punch drink
- Live Hawaiian Music Performance
- Traditional arts and crafts demonstrations
- Torch lighting ceremony
- Imu ceremony (the unveiling of the main dish, Kalua Pua'a)
- Friendly greetings by Royal Polynesians
- Polynesian fashion show featuring the islands most exotic pareaus (sarong) in creative styles.
- An all-you-can-eat buffet
- Open bar featuring beer, wine, mixed cocktails, mai tais, and fruit punch.
- Photo opportunities with dancers following the show

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School is out and we've got a solution to stir crazy boys and girls. Send the kids to the Deer Park Community Center from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm to hang out, watch a movie, do a craft and play some games. We will also have popcorn! There is no charge for this activity and they don't need a membership card to participate.
Children will be supervised while participating but if they choose to go to the Game Room or Gym, they will need to have a Recreation Membership card and will be free to come and go.
Sign up is not required so just show up and enjoy those few extra hours out of school with us!


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By Julio Severo
"Israel has emerged as one of the most progressive Middle Eastern countries concerning LGBT rights, letting openly gay people serve in the military and recognizing gay marriages from other countries," said AOL News.
|First Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Tel Aviv is today one of the world's most gay-friendly travel destinations, standing in sharp contrast to the rest of the Middle East, where gays face persecution and death.
Among the contestants was Talleen Abu Hanna, a 21-year-old transsexual from a Catholic Arab family in the northern city of Nazareth.
As AOL News noted, with this homosexual contest, Israel emerges as a progressive nation. "Progressive" is a favorite term used by liberals and left-wing activists to label the advance of their own cause. But actually modern Israel was born progressive, by the hands of its mostly left-wing founders.
Israel is generally tolerant toward homosexuality. Gays openly serve in Israel's military. In 1998, an Israeli homosexual singer, Dana International, won the popular Eurovision song contest.
Last year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to Facebook to address the LGBT community, as Tel Aviv kicked off its annual Pride Week celebrations.
"The struggle for every person to be recognized as equal before the law is a long struggle," Netanyahu wrote on his social media page, "and there is still a long way to go."
"The struggle for every person to be recognized as equal before the law is a long struggle," Netanyahu wrote on his social media page, "and there is still a long way to go."
"As Pride Week continues, I want to send my blessing to the LGBT community," he said.
Israel has also been open to international homosexual activists. Last January, Brazilian gay militant Jean Wyllys, who is a representative in the Brazilian Congress, gave a lecture on "homophobia" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Wyllys has built intense popularity among Brazilian socialists with uncompromising defenses of liberal issues: introducing bills promoting marijuana legalization, homosexual indoctrination of schoolchildren, full legalization of sex work (prostitution), etc.
Yet, homosexuality is rejected in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in Israel.
The Jewish Bible has treated homosexuality as an "abhorrence" for over 3,000 years. One of its verses says:
"Do not lie with a male as one lies with a woman; it is an abhorrence." (Torah: Leviticus 18: 22, Jewish Study Bible: Second Edition, Oxford University.)
So when Netanyahu sent his "blessing" to the Israeli homosexual community, he contradicted his right-wing stance and, much worse, denied his Torah, where God clearly wants the Jewish people to treat homosexuality as an "abhorrence."
King David, the most prominent political figure in the Jewish history, said:
"Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." (Psalms 29:2, King James Version)
This Psalm was originally directed to Israel, which was the first people called to worship the LORD in the beauty of His holiness.
Yet, today Israel has preferred often to worship not the Lord, but socialism and other politically correct ideologies and treat homosexuality as "beautiful."
This "beauty" is an abhorrence to YHWH, who created Israel not for homosexual glories, but for His own glory.
Israel is in God's Land, but the God of Israel also needs a place in this Land and in the hearts of its inhabitants.
With information from AOL News, Associated Press and Jerusalem Post.
Portuguese version of this article: Israel realiza seu primeiro concurso de beleza homossexual
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Williamstown High School is a co-educational school that provides a comprehensive and challenging curriculum for all students in years 7 to 12. The curriculum is integrated across two campuses and is designed to engage middle year students in their learning and to prepare senior students for a successful VCE. We have in place a range of programs to support students and offer a variety of enrichment programs to enrich school life. The curriculum recognises the different learning needs of our accelerated students and of our girls-only classes in years 7 – 11.
The curriculum is structured around a core group of subjects for all students in Years 7 – 10, with increasing choice of electives in Years 9 and 10. Students are encouraged to select VCE units as electives in Year 10.
Our educational focus is to provide students with learning opportunities that are engaging, challenging, exciting, and morally grounded. We want our students to be concerned about their environment and their community and to seek solutions to local and global issues.
At Williamstown High School we seek to:
Increase student engagement through real life experiences that are 'hands on' and which link students to their immediate and surrounding environments;
Raise literacy and numeracy performance through the use of best practice and innovative teaching and learning strategies, which support and enhance the learning and skill development processes;
Instil a strong sense of community and citizenship based on a set of personal and social values that encourages and supports active participation in society and the global community.
Develop a high level problem solving skills that encompass an ability to source information, think laterally, analyse and evaluate;
Develop students who are skilled in their ability to communicate and negotiate with a variety of individuals, groups and the wider community;
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The City of Napa issues a variety of permits, licenses and certificates. Permits and licenses are also issued by the County of Napa, State of California and other public agencies. The list here provides a description of permits, licenses and certificates that are commonly sought by visitors to this website, and where possible, a link to the appropriate form, web page or website to expedite the process. The information here pertains to permits and licenses issued by the City for activities within the City limits, except where noted.
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Amplified Music Permit
Amplified Noise Permits are generally issued on a one-time basis for events which require the use of sound amplification equipment.Link to page
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Card Room Dealer Permit
To obtain a Card Room Dealer permit, complete the Card Room Dealer Permit Application (PDF) and pay the required fees.Link to page
Carry Concealed Weapons Permit
Application and Information packets for Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) are available at the front counter of the Napa Police Department.Link to page
Food Vendor & Ice Cream Vendor Permit
The food vendor and ice cream vendor permit is issued by the Police Department following successful completion of the application process.Link to page
Fortune Teller & Palm Reader Permit
To obtain a Fortune Teller/Palm Reader permit, complete the Special Permits Application Form (PDF) and pay the required fees.Link to page
Liquor License
Liquor licenses are not issued by the City of Napa. Liquor license information can be obtained from Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).Link to page
Massage Permit
The Massage Permit is issued by the Police Department following successful completion of the application process.Link to page
Second Hand Dealer & Pawnbroker Permit
Understand how to obtain a Second Hand Dealer and Pawnbroker Permit in Napa.Link to page
Solicitor/Canvasser/Peddler Permit
View details regarding obtaining a permit as a solicitor, canvasser, peddler by viewing the Special Permits Application Form (PDF).Link to page
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The Vehicle for Hire Permit is issued by the Police Department following successful completion of the application process.Link to page
Weapons Dealer Permit
The Weapons Dealer Permit is issued by the Police Department.Link to page


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World Policy On Air, Ep. 73: "Bottling Up Discontent"
Government failure to provide quality water to Chennai, India, has led to increased risk of plague—and a growing black market in potentially unsafe water. On today's episode of World Policy On Air, World Policy Institute fellow and author Kavitha Rajagopalan discusses her piece for the Journal's summer issue on Chennai's water woes: "Bottling up Discontent."


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The Ins And Outs Of Green Energy
There has been increased discussion during recent years surrounding the importance of green and renewable energy. Thankfully, many solutions exist in the marketplace for individuals seeking green alternatives to solve their energy problems. This article contains an abundance of advice and information to help you reduce your environmental footprint and protect the environment.
Speak with your utility company about receiving your electric power from a renewable source. Many metropolitan areas get some of their power from hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, or wind powered plants. Often, the electric company can simply apply a certain amount of your electric bill to renewable energy without you needing to make any other changes.
If your exhaust fans are more than five years old, consider replacing them with newer more efficient models. Each year you should examine each exhaust fan in your home for damage and replace the filter. A damaged exhaust fan uses more energy and changing the filter allows the fan to work more efficiently.
Swap your old incandescent light bulbs for high-efficiency LED or compact fluorescent light bulbs. These bulbs use far less electricity than incandescent, and they come in sizes that fit most existing fixtures. While the up-front cost is generally higher, most of these bulbs will last for years before burning out.
If you are in the process of, or planning to, design your own home, you can build some green energy sources right into your home from the beginning. Start by looking for land that has a water source such as a creek or room for wind turbines. Another good idea is to choose a roof with solar panels built in. You can even position them to get the most out of sunlight.
As this article has previously discussed, it is clear that green energy and environmental efficiency are of greater importance today than ever before. If you are aware of the alternatives and solutions out there, living a green life is much easier than you think. Apply this article's advice and you can live a green lifestyle too.


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PM: Govt working towards doubling farmers income by 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterates commitment of his government to double farmers' income by 2022; Addressing Kisan Kalyan Rally at Malout in Muktsar in Punjab, PM hits out at Congress for not honouring hard work of the farmers.
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan gathered at what Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as a Kumbh of Farmers in Malout. This was Prime Minister Modi's first Kisan rally since the recent hike in MSP for Kharif crops. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress party for making false promises.
Prime Minister said that it was his government was working towards doubling farmers income by 2022. He said that be it farmers tilling the land or soldiers protecting the nation, his government is committed to upholding their dignity.
PM Modi also spelt out the benefits of the recent decision on MSP. He said that it will benefit Pattidars as well as land owning farmers.
The Minimum Support Price calculation covers all production costs including the farmer's labour, his family's labour and hired labour. It also covers the rent that tenant farmers pay to landowners. Recounting other steps taken to double farmers income, Prime Minister Modi said over 15 crore soil health cards distributed so far. 100% neem coating of urea has resulted in easy availability. PM Kisan Sampada Yojana aims at ensuring properity for farmers. The supply chain is being strengthened and crop insurance is providing Protection to farmers. Rs 50 crore has been allocated to stop burning of stubs and field waste.
Patriarch of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Parkash Singh Badal hailed the govt's decision on MSP. He said that it has come as a ray of hope for farmers.
Prime Minister Modi said that Punjab is a land known for its hard work - be they farmers, entreprenuers, soldiers or NRI's, people of Punjab put the nation before themselves. The NDA government unlike the Congress party recognizes and salutes this fact.


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William Blanchard aka Wildcat Will initially abandoned his art path for rock 'n' roll to work with a number of bands including Jamiroquai, Shakespeare's Sister, Beth Orton and Death in Vegas for almost two decades. Throughout this time, Blanchard occasionally took short breaks from the gruelling world tours in which he would often seek new experiences to cure his boredom in finding work on building sites. During one of those periods, he formed a friendship with a co-worker, the now-internationally famous street artist Ben Eine, who was daubing illegally on the streets of London. Drawn into the sub-culture of grafitti art in a world that was slightly gritty and dirty, Blanchard became inspired by the artists who would use the street as their canvas.
Though Blanchard remains grateful to street art for it's rebellious figureheads, uncensored punk-nature and having steered him back towards his craft, he has always avoided leaping onto the bandwagon. As a non-conformist artist, Will has developed his signature hand in the combining of surreal assemblages with pop culture. Creating collage pieces from textures and materials, Blanchard had always been interested in painting, graphics and typography but creating his own artistic language has been his focus. With a hoarding gene inherited from his father, Blanchard produces multidisciplinary art from a vast personal museum of objects and memorabilia collected from his childhood through to his adult years. Blanchard explains, "My art is full of my influences, it's a language that is personal to me."


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Archive for November 28th, 2012|Daily archive page
Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Indiana, is one of America's supreme built environments, in a rather unlikely place, located 45 minutes south of Indianapolis, Indiana. Over the past 70 years, there have been a string of distinguished buildings from the leading architects of the day, starting with the First Christian Church of Eliel Saarinen. In this small town of 44,000 is a treasure trove of civic and religious structures, many of them built in an agreement with the Miller family and their Cummins Foundation, who would pay the architects' fees in exchange for a commission from their list of architects.
The town overall exudes Midwestern conservatism, no doubt a defining feature of Indiana, especially the southern part of the state. I perceived a bit of a Southern flavor as well, given that it's south of the I-70, and within about an hour of Louisville, Kentucky, and two hours of Cincinnati, Ohio. And it was difficult to find a cup of coffee downtown.
I dropped by in mid-summer 2012, complete with oppressive heat and humidity, and crunchy brown lawns. The best of the buildings are the churches, I visited the three 'historic' ones, by Saarinen senior, Saarinen junior, and Harry Weese. Each of them is in a different style, and rendered even more amazing by the more recent McHouses nearby, typical of American suburbia. The Saarinens couldn't be more different in style, and Weese puts a human scale to Brutalist architecture, and is a very underrated architect. Weese loves concrete and brick, and he did wonders with the First Baptist Church (1965), just as he did with his more recognized works in the DC Metro and Chicago. The outside is reductionist, almost windowless, with the clear elements of a church. The interior is a surprisingly warm space, with wood ceilings, and still plenty of natural light filtering into the sanctuaries. Eliel Saarinen's First Christian Church (1942) is very large, occupying an entire city block, a sprawling complex with his signature brickwork and Craftsman-like woodwork. The building must have caused a stir when it opened, as it was unlike anything in the town at the time, and still dominates the area as the tallest structure downtown. Saarinen junior's North Christian Church (1964) soars tall, with a 200 foot spire topping an asymmetric floor plan. The interior is subdued, with this filtered oculus that didn't quite work the way it was intended, but still hovers high above the space in a thrilling way.
Downtown has stuff that one would never imagine today, for example the post office (Kevin Roche, 1970). This is no ordinary post office, it's a rugged, brawny structure reminiscent of the Daley Center in Chicago. The main newspaper office (The Republic) is a clean, glassy block. Eero Saarinen's 1954 bank building (Irwin Union Bank and Trust) is accompanied by the skylit addition (Kevin Roche, 1973) that could have been mistaken for 2003. The Saarinen building was probably the most distinguished bank structure since Louis Sullivan's banks. And there's a whole lot more, including buildings by Pei, Pelli, Stern, Meier, Venturi, Birkerts, distinguished public art, and all sorts of creative designs for schools, bridges, fire houses, and other civic structures. There's also Saarinen's Miller House, which is hidden away (but I think I've figured out where it is) and is open for tours, though they were sold out the day I visited.
Still, given all the wonderful buildings in town, it's hard to say how much this enhances the daily lives of its residents and workers.
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Special Spotlight: Hispanic Heritage Month
, by CRCHD staff
Hispanics and Latinos continue to experience cancer health disparities for certain types of cancer, usually due to obstacles that make access to quality health care a challenge.
While Latinos are the fastest growing population group in the U.S. (at about 17% of entire population in 2014), only a quarter of them are medically insured.
Some examples of cancer health disparities among Hispanics and Latinos are:
- Hispanic women experience cervical cancer incidence at twice the rate than non-Hispanic White women.
- Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women.
- Only 38% of Hispanic women age 40 and older have regular mammogram screenings, a simple procedure that can detect breast cancer at its earliest stage and before clinical symptoms develop.
Learn more about CRCHD funded research that aims to reduce cancer health disparities in this target population group:
- Read about CRCHD grantee Dr. Isabel Scarinci's advocacy work to bring equal health care to Latino immigrants living in Alabama.
- Meet the first Ph.D. graduates from CRCHD's U54 Partnership for Excellence in Cancer Research between Univ. of Puerto Rico and Univ. of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, who are dedicated to researching cancer health disparities that affect Hispanics and Latinos, including Puerto Ricans.
- Learn about CRCHD grantee Dr. Kimberly Payne's research, aimed at evaluating why a specific form of childhood leukemia has a high mortality rate in Hispanic and Native American children compared to other populations.
- Read about a CRCHD funded partnership between University of Puerto Rico and MD Anderson Cancer Center that established the first state-of-the-art cancer center in Puerto Rico (to be opened in 2016).


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Finally, a reason to see the orchestra.
In an inspired marriage of music, Sir Mix-A-Lot will rap one of his iconic songs in a performance with the Seattle Symphony. But the song won't be "Baby Got Back," MyNorthwest.com reported Thursday.
The site said it will be Mix-A-Lot's classic ode, "Posse on Broadway," in a new composition by London-based musician Gabriel Prokofiev.
The Seattle Symphony commissioned Prokofiev to write a piece for its Sonic Evolution series. The series features new works inspired by local musical icons, who have included Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Hey Marseilles and Quincy Jones in the past.
"…The one person who hadn't been done who I thought was really interesting was Sir Mix-A-Lot," Prokofiev said in an interview with The Quietus. "He's a 90s rapper; he's quite humorous and a fun guy."
Mix-A-Lot, who will be performing at the Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Marathon this year, said the project will be "interesting."
"(I've) never done this before, so it's either going to be really, really horrible, or really great. Not in between," he told MyNorthwest.com.
The Sonic Evolution show, which will also include a new arrangement inspired by Ray Charles, is on June 6 at Benaroya Hall.
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Arcane Quest – HD Remaster has been released and is available on all the stores!
The game is a remake – remastered edition of the first original Arcane Quest, and this time it's available on iOS too!
The classic mechanics remain the same, inherited by the great HeroQuest, and enhanced with a lot of new features.


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"Pee Wee Crayton was on Modern Records. Modern Records was run by very good friends of mine from California, the Bihari brothers. Jules, Saul and Jo Bihari. I started with them when I first got out of the Army. I started out with the Bihari Brothers by selling records out of the back of my car at the train stations and on Central Avenue in Watts. They had the original BB King. BB King was on Modern Records.
Before I did that I was working for Ben Pollack from Jewel Records. That's where I started in 1946 or 47. After I got out of the Army, I moved to California and I went to work for Ben Pollock. I did A&R, I did one of the first Mel Torme sessions when he was 17 years old. I did some stuff with Kay Starr I remember. I did everything, till I walked in with Charles Brown and Ben Pollack threw me out cause he "Didn't want any n*&^$% on his label." I got mad as hell and he threw me out. So I brought Charles Brown to Aladdin Records and he became a big star over there with songs like "Merry Christmas Baby." That label was run by the Mesner brothers. Eddie, Leo, and Ira Mesner. The Mesner boys. They had a real recawd shop, man.
New York was full of indies too. Scepter Records, Wand Records, Jubilee Records. A lot of independent records. In those early years, in the early years, say from 1950 on, I mean originally there were 3 major record companies. There was Columbia records, and RCA records. Capitol Records didn't start up until about 1947 when I was in California. They became the third major label. And after that came up all these independent record companies and each one would come up with a hit record. I distributed each label so I would walk in to sell my records as a distributor and I'd walk in with 100 different hits.
I had one on Miracle, I had one on, Savoy, Bullet, Peacock, Chess, Aladdin, Mercury, Jubilee, Roulette, Miracle, Star, Modern…I could go on and on and on yknow."
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Pseudocapillaroides xenopi Infection
The roundworm Pseudocapillaroides xenopi is parasite from the Capillariidae family that causes skin complications such as sloughing and irritation in amphibians. The parasitic infection is not fatal in and of itself, but can lower the amphibian's immunity and make it more susceptible to secondary infections, which can often be fatal.
- Lethargy
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- Sloughing of the skin
The roundworm Pseudocapillaroides xenopi is shed with the skin of infected amphibians and is then transmitted in the surrounding water.
Your veterinarian will reach a diagnosis by collecting skin scrapings from the affected amphibians and examining them under a microscope for the small, white roundworms.
An unsegmented parasitic worm belonging to the Nematoda class
A term used to refer to an animal, usually a reptile, that starts out breathing with the help of gills and develops into an animal capable of breathing through lungs like a mammal.


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Court of Wolves - out now in paperback, audiobook & eBook – the epic sequel to Sons of the Blood
It is the dawn of a new world.
Henry Tudor has vanquished Richard III and claimed the throne of England, taking possession of a secret map. At the glittering court of the Medici in Florence, Lorenzo the Magnificent, ruler of the republic and head of the mysterious Academy, is engaged in a dangerous game of power with the Vatican. In Spain, the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferdinand, have declared a crusade against Islam, forcing the Moors from Granada. Europe stands upon the brink of war, at the edge of a discovery that will change everything.
Jack Wynter is clinging to the wreckage of the life he dreamed of living, his father's execution by Richard III destroying his hope of overcoming his status as an illegitimate son. The map entrusted to him by his father is gone, stolen by his hated half-brother, Harry Vaughan. Outlawed by Tudor, all Jack can do is follow his father's last words – and seek out the man who has answers to his past that will determine his future, Lorenzo de' Medici. But in the serpentine politics and renaissance splendour of Florence, he finds only danger. Lorenzo may have trusted Jack's father, but he is now surrounded by threats and conspiracies on all sides – not least from the rising power in the city known as the Court of Wolves.
Harry, meanwhile, heads to the Spanish court on a covert mission for Tudor, who intends to deflect Queen Isabella's interest in developing a trade route west with a sailor named Columbus.
Once again, Jack must risk all to prove himself, while his sworn enemy, Harry, finds himself fighting through Spain, seeking all the time to ingratiate himself with Tudor, and bring his brother down.
1286 AD. Scotland is in the grip of one of the worst winters in living memory. The king rides out from Edinburgh into the stormy dark. On the road he is murdered by his own squire, throwing the succession to the throne wide open. Civil war threatens as powerful Scottish families jostle for power, not knowing that Edward, King of England, has set his own plans in motion. Edward has a vision for his future kingdom – a vision sprung from the words of an ancient prophecy written in the time of King Arthur – that will change the face of Britain forever. But all is not destined to go Edward's way. Through the ashes of war, through blood feuds and divided loyalties, a young man will rise to defy England's greatest king. His name is Robert Bruce. And his story begins in INSURRECTION.
When young Will Campbell suffers personal tragedy at home in Scotland he is sent to London to join the powerful Order of the Knights Templar. Soon after his father leaves for the Holy Land Will is drawn into a world of intrigue and danger following the theft of a Grail Romance from the Temple's vaults in Paris. Meanwhile, in the east, a new star is rising. Baybars, a commander in the Egyptian army and former slave, leads his forces to victory against the Mongols, clearing the way for a major offensive against the Christians in Palestine. Set during the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, on the eve of the catastrophic last crusade, the BRETHREN TRILOGY is a story of war and politics, friendship and betrayal, honour and sacrifice, set against the majesty and drama of the age of chivalry.


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Irony is about expectations and opposites. I teach students that there are three types of irony. Verbal irony is when a character or person says one thing but means the complete opposite. This is more commonly known as sarcasm. Dramatic irony is when a character believes something and the opposite is true. The audience knows that the character is working under false beliefs. This can lead to hilarious or tragic situations. Situational irony is when the complete opposite of what is expected occurs. When most people think of irony, they are thinking of situational irony.
Of all the concepts with which my students struggle, irony may be the most challenging. These resources have been useful in my attempts, I hope that you may too find some use for these. As a side note, contrary to many scholars, I do believe that Alanis Morissette much lambasted song "Ironic" does, in fact, reference situations that are ironic. I am also willing to argue about it with you in the comments section at this time, but as with all of my invitations to argue with random people on the Internet, this is for a limited time only.
Irony Worksheet – Read examples of irony and determine which of the three types of irony is used (verbal, situational, or dramatic). Explain your answer. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 5-9
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Irony Worksheet 2 – Five more examples of irony. Students read each examples and determine whether they are instances of verbal, situational, or dramatic irony and then explain their answers. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 4-8
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Irony Worksheet 3 – Six more practice problems. Students read the passage, determine whether it is using situation, dramatic, or verbal irony. They then explain their answers. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 6-10
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Irony Worksheet 4 – Students need lots of practice to accurately identify irony. Give them some more practice with this worksheet. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 3-7
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Irony Worksheet 5 – Do you need more irony practice? You're in luck! Here's another six problems to keep the irony skills sharp. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 4-8
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Irony Detectives Activity– Read the crime related ironic passages, based on the clues, determine which type of irony is used (verbal, situational, or dramatic), and then make your case. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 4-8
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Irony Lesson – Slide show lesson about the three types of irony (verbal, situational, and dramatic). Includes definitions and examples.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.6 – Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.6 – Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).
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Last week The Times splashed a claim that new research by a British psychologist found that belief in God is intuitive and may be hardwired by evolution. The article included quotes from Bruce Hood, professor of developmental psychology at Bristol University, who told the journalists that his research "shows children have a natural, intuitive way of reasoning that leads them to all kinds of supernatural beliefs about how the world works." The article claimed human tendency towards supernatural beliefs explains why many become religious as adults, despite not having been brought up within any faith. It claimed scientists believe that the durability of religion is in part because it helps people to bond. (pic adapted from original by stuartpilbrow)
As is often the way with journalism, the article was something of a simplification, not least with the words of Bruce Hood. Writing on his own blog two days later, Hood said he was misrepresented. Hood's point, which he told The Times, was that humans are born with brains to seek out patterns and infer hidden mechanisms, forces and entities. "That does not make me either religious or a religious apologist," he said. But Hood's statements did not fit in with the "Born to Believe in God" angle the paper was pushing and his words were twisted and The Times's angle was repeated by the Mail Online and the Telegraph.
In the rush to prove that religion was hardwired by evolution, the media glossed over what Hood actually said. He did not say humans evolved to believe in God. Instead, he agrees with Richard Dawkins that religion is a cultural construct. However he doubts that supernatural beliefs can be eradicated by education. The power of beliefs is strong and quite often is a positive force. Life is a balancing act between trusting our beliefs enough to act on them without being so certain about them that we could never ditch them. That predisposes the idea that we act on fallible beliefs. For instance, we cannot wait for all the evidence to come in before we act on global warming.
Nevertheless belief is predicated on a set of assumptions about how the world operates. This construct is central to all of the world's major religions and has been so ever since humans prayed for rain or sunshine. But absence of belief has long been around as a counteractive force even if atheists were usually treated with scorn, or worse (rhe term comes from the Greek "atheos" meaning "deserted by the gods"). But according to Richard Dawkins we have all deserted the ancient Gods and atheists have simply gone one God further.
But evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilson believes atheism is a stealth religion. He dubbed Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens "the New Atheists" and said the movement forming around Dawkins in particular was a religion without supernatural agents. For the new atheists, faith is a heresy that must be stamped out. But in truth they are part of an old tradition that goes back two hundred years to when atheism split between those who are primarily concerned with the pursuit of truth and those who are driven by contempt of those who have faith. For those in the latter camp, the fact that citizens could worship their gods in peace supported by the state was an indefensible concession to superstition and prejudice.
Some Christians have gone on the counter-attack and have attempted to demolish atheism's intellectual credentials. Among the best known of these is Alistair McGrath's The Twilight of Atheism. McGrath's book defines atheism not as a suspension of decision but as a principled decision to live and act on the assumption there is no God or any spiritual reality beyond what we know. He says it was inspired by Protestantism which encouraged people to think of a world in which God cannot be experienced. Atheism thrives when Christians get into power and abuse it. But says McGrath, the 20th century godless world of the Soviet Union eroded the imaginative potential of atheism.
But such arguments are unimportant to secular societies such as Australia. The nation's census doesn't ask about atheism but the numbers of those who admit to "no religion" are low. From 1901 to 1971, the figure was almost negligible. But it has been rising steadily since and is now 18.7 percent. But active participation in religion is also low. Just 20 percent of adults participated in religious or spiritual groups or organisations in 2006. What the data shows is that materialism rules in this country though people may not necessarily admit to it in census questions.
One category definitely not on the census list is "soft cock atheist". This is the odd category the author known as "Godless Gross" chose to describe himself in when writing in yesterday's newly revamped National Times (though unnamed, it is reasonable to describe the writer as male on the evidence). Gross said he represented a "wishy washy" strain of atheism that could easily be swayed into theism if the right faith came along. The author also claims we are "a religious species" with 86 percent of people worldwide believing in some kind of God or other.
But perhaps what we need to become is more of a secular species. Secularism doesn't necessarily take a side on religion. According to Max Wallace, head of the National Secular Society, the defining characteristic of secular government is separation of church and state. He says that despite the US's predisposition for creationism (noted again today by a new British film about Darwin which cannot find an American distributor), that country's government has a better separation than the constitutional monarchy of Australia. Religions get tax exemptions but atheism does not because it is not a form of supernatural belief. Wallace reminds us our government is a soft theocracy "but with a secular twist according to political contingency." So which is worse, a soft theocracy or a soft cock atheist? God only knows.


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These days, more big companies outsource their call center agents. Aside from the fact that call center agents abroad can provide the same quality service, their rates are a lot cheaper. These is why when you seek for help from call centers you will hear native sounding speakers, but are actually from other countries. Among the most popular countries for outsourcing call centers are the Philippines, India and Malaysia. For companies based in English-speaking countries, they need to hire people who can speak just like native English speakers, but are paid less.
Though it sounds great for the companies, it could spell disaster for the clients. No matter how competent these outsourced call center agents are, there are instances in which the not so qualified agents are the ones who will answer your call. Thus, there are issues in regards to finding it hard to speak with call center agents and communicating with them. Some clients have a hard time understanding the accent and pronunciation of the agent. There are also those who cannot relay the problem clearly or receive the instructions well. Though this does not happen all the time, there are instances in which it could possibly happen. Thus, if you are faced with this problem, what should you do? Here are some tips for you:
• Look for other options aside from calling the hotline. You might want to start by looking at the website of the company. Check the FAQ section and you might just find the answers you need. You can also send your questions via email or live chat. Some companies also have social media outlets where you can send your queries and prompt responses will be given. In short, you don't have to rely on calling for help via hotline since the answers may be found through other means.
• If you are stuck with an agent who might not be able to help you, then look for someone who could provide a better service. Politely request for an agent change. You might be redirected to another agent or you can speak with the team leader of the said agent. Hopefully, this time, you will find the right agent to speak with.
• Try speaking clearly or you may request the agent to do the same. Sometimes, even if you are speaking with native English speakers, you might still encounter difficulty in understanding them. Thus, you need to find a way to speak with each other in such a way that both sides can understand what is being said.
• Request to be transferred to a different line. There are times that it is not just the speaker who has a problem. In fact, there might be no problem with the agent at all. It could be the phone lines that are problematic. Thus, if you will request for line transfer, it might be easier for you to be understood.
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By Suzanne Sparrow Watson
Our recent trip to Colorado was highlighted by a high school football game, which, I have to say, is miles apart from a pro game. Better miles. And, no, the Sparrow Brothers Fine School of Football Forecasting did not bet on this game. So, yeah, we won. But more on that later. We love to visit our family in the Denver suburbs and especially loved seeing the trees begin to turn and just a hint of fall in the air. A small hint, since most days were in the mid-80's but it still beat the muggy warmth of Scottsdale. Denver, as you may have read, is a booming city. So much so that they have now adopted an anti-California attitude that stems from all the Golden State refugees that have flooded the housing and job markets. Like in all other instances, the Californicators have driven up both wages and housing prices which has resulted in a bit of resentment from the native Coloradans. But the growth has also spurred the resurgence of downtown Denver into a bustling place filled with great restaurants, new office and condo buildings and entertainment centers. No place better exemplifies that than Union Station. Once forgotten in the age of suburbs and cars, Union Station's 100 year-old building was remodeled and extended in 2014. It is now the hub for Denver's light rail, Amtrak, the city bus service and even Uber. Its magnificent interior gives one the feeling of being in a mid-twentieth century train station, complete with dark wooden benches, elegant chandeliers and soaring marble columns. Yet from this nostalgic setting one can easily walk to Coors Field to catch at Rockies game or to Pepsi Center to watch a concert, the Nuggets or the Avalanche. Even Mile High Stadium is only a 15 minute drive away. The restaurants in the area are plentiful and good. Union Station is also home to one of the last remnants of civilization – the Tattered Cover Book Store.
But our real reason for coming to Colorado in September was to watch our grandson in a high school football game. He is a senior this year so this was our last chance to see him in uniform. His team, Cherry Creek, is ranked #102 in the nation and thus far are undefeated on the season. Their quarterback, Alex Padilla, has already signed at University of Iowa and is someone to watch. I haven't attended a high school football game since the 1980's and I had forgotten what a magical experience it is. Wooden benches, parents volunteering to staff the concession stand, cheerleaders, the marching band, and my favorite, the baton twirler. Right off I was struck by the differences between high school football and college/pro games. First, no one kneeled during the national anthem. Second, the fans sit on different sides of the field. This is huge. It means that you don't have some yahoo from the opposing team yelling in your ear or taunting your team's every dropped pass or missed field goal. Third, there is no alcohol on the premises (except that smuggled in by weary parents or clever students). So in addition to not having the opponent's greatest fan next to you, he is also not burping or throwing up all over you. The bright lights, the youthful enthusiasm and a big win (49-7 and it wasn't that close) made for a evening we'll never forget.
But mostly, we'll never forget how excited our grandson was to make a few plays and relish a big win. We know that it was important to him to play because we were visiting. Frankly, we didn't care. We just wanted to see him on the team, enjoying the camaraderie of his fellow athletes and reveling, as only high school students can, in a huge victory. We walked away with a great feeling about the school, not only the football team, but the diversity of the cheerleaders, band members and pom girls. Everyone was encouraged to participate. It was a long way from the old days when only the most popular kids got to partake in that fun. To add an even more poignant meaning to the night, all of the kids were wearing orange shirts or ribbons in tribute to one of the pom girls who is fighting leukemia. It was heart warming to see all the support she received from her peers. I read a lot of criticism about the "kids of today" but anyone who believes that will get an argument from me. What I experienced was a great group of kids – caring, fun and determined. I think we're in good hands.


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News from Thorny Croft
My name is Sonrisa and I am the newest animal on the farm. I arrived on September 15th and hit the ground running on the 16th with my first milking shift. I have been wide eyed and constantly learning and moving in my new job here. Its been a big shift from teaching high school girls mathematics to farm work but I find there are a lot of parallels, especially with the milking herd. These ladies help me keep all my behaviour management skills honed. And also like the classroom, I find that the relationship of trust and respect between the milker (teacher) and the cows (students) to be critical and I have been working on building up trust and respect as their new milker. Each day is a new adventure, just like the classroom, and I never know what to expect, but I am filled with wonder, laughter and of course sometimes frustrations. I am especially entertained by the inter-cow dramas, getting to know their personalities and again its just like the classroom complete with the drama queen, the timid and skittish girls and the silent stoics.
The ladies in the milking herd are all looking in great condition. The pasture is thick and luscious at the moment, a mixture of grasses and clovers and starting to see more comfrey coming through as the weather warms. Each day as I move the ladies to new pasture they act like kids in a candy shop that is offering all their lollies for free. They rush in and and are overwhelmed with the abundance of choice and have a hard time settling into with which of the clumps of long grass or clovers is the tastiest and they push and shove and trot around a bit grabbing big mouthfuls of pasture before they settle down.
We have three large black pigs at the moment. They bathe in milk each day to keep their complexions beautiful. Well really they just have no patience and always shove their heads into the way when I am feeding them whey from the cows milk. But the three of them lovingly clean up each other's ears and faces once the trough is empty. The rest of the day is spent napping and grazing on their green pastures. At the moment there is a pair of paradise ducks sharing their paddock and everyone seems to be getting along fine.
In the evenings I head out to tend to the poultry. At the moment we have a small flock of 12 Legbar chooks and 10 Indian Runner Ducks. They are running amok in the pastures scratching about in the cow pats and getting their fill of creepy crawlies and delicious and nutritious greens. I am impressed with the range of ground the roam each day. They also getting a daily boost in the form of curds from the cow milk mixed with minerals and tiny bit of nixtamalised corn cooked up in a vat that tempts the poor piggies with its earthy warm aromas. Both flocks are laying well and enjoying the sunshine. I have also been working hard on my Welsh Corgi impersonation as I herd the ducks into their enclosure at night. Bob shared with me that ducks herd the same as sheep, while chooks are the same as cats. So I guess its good news the chickens put themselves to sleep at night.
Over the last week, we collected in eggs from the hens and ducks to incubate and we are expecting our first batch of baby chicks and ducklings to peep their way into our lives here around October 30th. Personally I am very excited about the prospect of all these new little lives on the farm. We should get about 60 hatchlings in total.
Each day I'm on the farm tending to the animals I am thankful for the lessons they are teaching me about the way the world works in the language of nature. I appreciate the incredible quality of the food we get from these animals as well, the outcome of their happy life and good living conditions here.


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Many know that Virginia International Raceway (VIR) was closed for part of the summer in order to repave the track.
For those registered or thinking of registering for our annual Fall VIR Drivers' School here are two videos shared by Audi Club instructors that will give you an idea of how the track is driving now with the new surface (and without some of the old reference points, patching, etc):
If you are still on the fence about registering, there is still time to attend one of the most popular and family friendly events on the PCC-ACNA calendar. Check out the event info and how to sign-up HERE.


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Recent Posts
Wieland and Third Palm Capital Celebrate Milestone for VistaBlue Singer Island.
March 7, 2017
National construction firm Wieland and developer Third Palm Capital commemorated the topping off of VistaBlue Singer Island, a boutique oceanfront condominium located along the coast of Florida's Palm Beaches, at a luncheon ceremony on March 3, 2017.
Construction commenced on the high-profile project – the first luxury condominium to be built on the island in nearly a decade – in late 2015, and the building is on schedule to be completed in January 2018. In an unusual move, the developer is working with the builder and interior designer to open four fully finished and furnished model residences for prospective buyers to tour while the property is still under construction.
Designed by architect GliddenSpina, the 19-story condominium tower offers 58 spacious residences with oversized terraces overlooking a pristine private beach with prices ranging from $1.4 million to nearly $8 million for penthouse residences. Award-winning design firm Interiors by Steven G designed all of the residences and amenity spaces.
"VistaBlue Singer Island is on schedule thanks to the technical expertise, professionalism and dedication of Wieland, its subcontractors, and the entire building and design team," said Third Palm Capital Executive Director Randall Tuller. "Sales continue to be brisk as prospective buyers are able to see firsthand the high-quality workmanship. We instructed Wieland to use only the best subs and trades in the region. This certainly increases our costs, but the result is a building that we can all be proud of, and one that will stand the test of time."
"Wieland has enjoyed a long relationship with Third Palm Capital and the Dart family, and appreciates the trust placed in us to deliver an extraordinary building, worthy of this exceptional oceanfront site," stated Mike Roeser, Senior Project Manager at Wieland. "We would also like to thank architect GliddenSpina, its many sub-consultants, and all of the excellent sub-contractors who have partnered to make this project a success."
Notable construction elements of VistaBlue Singer Island:
Construction required 57,000 square feet of glass and 19,000 cubic yards of concrete
Mold resistant drywall throughout entire project
Highest level of wall and ceiling finish (level 5)
German appliances and cabinets, and Italian porcelain flooring
High-end German elevators
Water resistant synthetic stucco exterior with a 15-year warranty
Water-proofed electrical bus duct with whole building life safety backup generator
8MM floor sound attenuation achieving an unprecedented IIC rating of 54
Lutron lighting control system with available integrated Lutron Solar Shades
VistaBlue Singer Island's spacious residences feature open modern floor plans, designer kitchens with Poggenpohl custom kitchen cabinetry and Miele appliances, and high-end finishes including imported porcelain tile floors throughout. Floor-to-ceiling windows and wraparound terraces offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Five-star amenities include an elevated pool terrace overlooking the Atlantic, with cabanas, spa pool, and two gas-fire pits; a state-of-the-art fitness center with men's and women's luxury locker rooms complete with saunas; club room and card room; a social lounge with HDTVs; two bars; a boardroom with integrated presentation technologies; and an expansive, pristine private beach.
Douglas Elliman is marketing the property. For additional information, visit www.vistabluesingerisland.com, or contact the sales gallery at 561-472-7979.


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NPF Dermatology-Rheumatology Trainee Psoriatic Disease Symposium
May 21, 2016
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June 25, 2016
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Dermatology residents and rheumatology fellows can attend one of these new regional events designed to introduce trainees to collaborative care in psoriasis management. Each one-day event provides in-depth instruction for advanced dermatology and rheumatology trainees who are interested in learning more about managing the care of patients with psoriatic disease.
A-PReP Psoriasis Recognition Program (For NPs/PAs)
March 31, 2016
Indianapolis, Indiana
July 21, 2016
Las Vegas
This activity was designed specifically for PAs/NPs to help enhance your skills in caring for those with psoriasis. By attending this one-of-a-kind CME event focused on the latest psoriasis treatments and clinical updates, you will be formally recognized as up-to-date in the latest psoriasis treatments.
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Residents Meeting (For Dermatology Residents)
The 18th annual Residents Meeting
Oct. 8-9, 2016
The Residents Meeting is a one-and-a-half day program that focuses on educating dermatology residents about recent advances in treatments and the management of psoriasis. Residents attend lectures and learn the most up-to-date information about psoriasis research, diagnosis, treatment, and management. In addition to lectures, participants have the opportunity to interact with distinguished faculty and other residents during workshops and social functions.
Online Education Opportunities
National Psoriasis Foundation and Cutis Psoriasis Audiocast Series
Hear experts in the field of psoriatic disease discuss new developments in psoriasis treatment and research.
ICD-10 Psoriasis Coding Webinar
Join our coding expert from the American Academy of Dermatology as she reviews the changes ICD-10 will mean for coding for psoriasis patients. Earn up to 1 hour of CME credit and be ready when ICD-10 goes live on October 1st!
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- Barrhaven – Riverside South Rapid Transit Planning and Environmental Assessment – The City of Ottawa has initiated a Planning and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to define a bus rapid transit corridor from Greenbank Road (Barrhaven) to Leitrim Road (Riverside South).
- What's happening in Barrhaven – This is a link to a brief overview of what transportation projects are occurring in Barrhaven in accordance with the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, and Infrastructure Master Plan.
- City of Ottawa Transportation Master Plan – The 2013 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) builds on the work of previous plans carried out in 2003 and 2008. It is the City's blueprint for planning, developing and operating its walking, cycling, transit and road networks over the next two decades.
- O-Train (LRT)
- Current Road Construction– Through this search tool you can access information on current road closures and detours due to construction and/or special events. Dates and times provided below may change due to weather conditions and other factors affecting construction. Although this list is intended to be comprehensive, unavoidable emergency closures and minor closures are not listed.
- Councillor Harder's bi-weekly e-blast includes a construction update section that talks about work being done on roadways in Barrhaven. Sign up for the Traffic Bulletin here.
- Woodroffe Avenue, Southwest Transitway and Fallowfield Road Rail Grade Separation Environmental Assessment Study – In June 2017, the Transportation Committee and Council received the Barrhaven and Merivale Road Rail Grade Separation Study which had been undertaken in response to one of the recommendations of the Transportation Safety Board's report on the 2013 rail and bus collision in Barrhaven. The Board had recommended that the City reconsider the need for rail grade separation at Woodroffe Avenue, the Southwest Transitway and Fallowfield Road. The City agreed, and in partnership with VIA Rail, undertook the study which additionally included review of the at-grade crossing locations at Merivale Road and Jockvale Road.


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Within the capsule surrounded by the crowd, stands a familiar figure, a clone comprised of the strongest genes ever synthesized in the history of cloning. As the onlookers stare intently, the eyes of the figure inside slowly begin to open…
The news of F-Tec's success in developing this threat to mankind has now spread to all corners of the world. Fortunately, a former F-Tec scientist has been working from the inside to uncover this conspiracy and has all the evidence he needs to conduct his own research and develop the means to defeat the clones and to resist the company's evil plan.
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Shop Local, Made Local
Telexca Inc.
"We have been in this location for approximately ten years now. During this time, we have found that the Apple Valley community has given us a great opportunity to be selective with the people that we need to hire for training as well as long term employment. That relationship has brought in an excellent repertoire for us as business owners and also for our employees.
We take pride that we are some of the only people up here that are producing these types of products that are being accepted worldwide. Nationally, we supply some of the best names in the business industry such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
Our proximity, as we are in Apple Valley, to the Lancaster and Palmdale areas has allowed the companies that we supply to notice us and select the components that we make."
-Roberto Brand, Telexca Inc.
Reid Products
"We are primarily an aerospace component manufacturer. We are able to take metal, turn it into various shapes and induce properties that will fit the design needs of the buyer. The cost and ability to own this facility is what drew us to Apple Valley. Our niche is that we are very short-run oriented. We manufacture a lot of 'nuisance items'...stuff that is very difficult and time consuming to make. We work mostly with titanium. The forging, pressing and rolling of the material is all done in-house. This allows our products to perform at the highest level inside aircraft and satellites around the world. Apple Valley has allowed us to grow into what we are today and given us opportunity for the future ahead."
-Kevin Reid, Reid Products Inc.
Jayco Industries
"I started the business in '87. I was working part-time and I felt that maybe I could do a better job if I was in charge, maybe I would be good at running my own business. This was all my father's idea of simply repairing and replacing mailboxes. He would drive down Apple Valley Road and see the traditional 'round-top' boxes smashed up and damaged. He sat down, laid out a plan, bought the necessary materials and we began a door-to-door service for repairing mailboxes. All of this was done out of my parent's garage. Today, we're not only serving the local area, we're serving the country. It's crazy but I can still remember my first commercial job just off of Kiowa Road...those mailboxes are still there today."
-Jay Jeffs, Jayco Industries


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We're a Bunch of Squares
Stainless steel woodworking squares, anodized aluminum woodworking squares, big squares, little squares, tiny squares, squares to set machinery, carpenter's squares, squares to replace your framing square…yes, we make a lot of different woodworking squares. The three most critical jobs in your woodworking shop are laying out perfectly perpendicular lines, setting your machinery perfectly square and checking your projects as they're assembled. Whether your woodworking projects are as large as a full set of kitchen cabinets or as small as a jewelry box, Woodpeckers makes just the woodworking square you need.


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Estee Lauder Holiday Collection 2008
The stunning elegance of the Estee Lauder Holiday Collection 2008 Vintage Jewels definately appeals to the Muse's inner glam girl!
All that shimmer, twinkle, and sparkle has me rolling around in fits of excitement. Although the collection has some very interesting pieces I'd be lying if I didn't admit that the one item that really caught my eye is the Estee Lauder Shimmering Jewel Powder! Oh my! It's truly a stunning piece of cosmetic glory!
I seen the compact when I recently picked up my Guerlain Midnight Butterfly haul and I must say it's truly a beautiful piece of cosmetic. The compact is super sized and contains glorious, silky shimmering gold powder that can be used on the face or the body!
The Muse says who doesn't want shimmering gold powder for the Holiday Season! As the Muse's friend Betsy recently said, "One can never have too many beautiful, shimmery powders"! Truer words if the Muse ever heard them!
The powder is available now from Estee Lauder's site and also available at your local counter for $32 USD. For it's size the price is quite a nice deal in my opinion and this is on the Muse's Holiday Hit List!
Estee Lauder Vintage Jewels is inspired by it's limited edition eyeshadow duos available in Sapphire, Amethyst, and Emerald. The limited editions shades of the Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Duos have coordinating eyes pencils to complete your looks!
In the promo image the model is wearing the Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Duo in Sapphire. I thought the use of blue was interesting and unusual for a Holiday look as many companies fall into doing sparkling golds, silvers, or smokey eye looks for the Season!
All in all Estee Lauder Holiday 2008 is turning out very nicely and the Muse may indulge her desire for sparkling gold powder and blue eyes this Winter!
Vintage Jewels is on sale now on the Estee Lauder Website and at your local Estee Lauder counter. See more of the collection by clicking here.
How about you?
Anything appeal to you from this collection?
Simply adore the Estee Lauder Shimmering Jewel Powder?
Love the shadow duos?
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High speed appears to have been a factor in a two car accident beside the Shell station at Main & 2nd Ave. at about 11:00 p.m. Thursday night.
"They were definitely going fast, very fast", said Gafar, the cashier inside the Shell station who was serving a customer when he heard the crash. It is unclear whether both vehicles were traveling at high speed though.
"They had to cut him out," Gafar said, pointing to the open flap on the hood of the red car which lay on its side.
Gafar said he overheard one of the cops say, "We were looking for him."Gafar said there wasn't just one noise upon impact but a long sequence of loud noises. "I heard 'Pow!, Pow!, Pow!, Pow!, Pow! Pow! Pow! Pow!" Gafar estimated that these noises had continued "for one or two minutes". He asked his customer what had happened. The customer's first response was, "Maybe the bus crashed." But Gafar said they soon realized that the cars were right outside the window of the store.
"They were both unconscious," said Gafar, who saw one victim removed from the red car on it's side and another removed from a black car sitting right side up a few meters up the street.
Gafar asked one of the cops about the victim in the red car. "Is he dead?" The cop responded, "We're working on him."
Gafar said the accident could have been much worse. He pointed to the gas tanks outside the convenience store where there is a constant flow of people driving or walking through.
Gafar, an immigrant who speaks competent English, emphasized that it was his impression that there had been a "chase" going on when the accident occurred.
A male bystander said, "I think one of the wheels on the car is missing."