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Civaia A., Fedele C., Gallino A., Oliva R.
TDR Department, RRF, CTO Turin, Italy
SUMMARY. The greatest commitment in rehabilitation after a serious burn trauma is the achievement by the patient of maximum autonomy and functionality in order to guarantee the best possible quality of life in the social, family, and working environments. Three phases can be distinguished: the acute phase, the post-acute phase, and the chronic phase. This paper examines the post-acute phase, and in particular contraindications to kinesitherapy, bandaging and compression therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, and physical therapy.
The most important rehabilitative commitment after a serious burn trauma is to guarantee to the patient maximum autonomy and functionality in order to ensure the best possible quality of life in the social, family, and working environments. To achieve this aim, physiotherapists use a wide range of techniques, such as kinesitherapy, and a number of devices. It is possible to distinguish three phases:
Acute phase. Prevention of:
articular limitations
muscle or tendon contractures
breathing complications
Post-acute phase. Aims:
recovery of muscular tone trophism
return of patient to normal overall condition
restoration of patient's autonomy in shortest time possible (depending on pathology)
Chronic phase (sequelae). Aims:
scar prevention
treatment of orthopaedic sequelae
treatment of neurological sequelae
return of patient to social environment, family, and working life
In this paper we will consider the post-acute phase, i.e. the period when the burn patient is still in hospital but in the plastic surgery ward, and no longer in the intensive care unit. Once the acute phase is over, treatment will be oriented towards early neuromotor recovery in order to reduce the negative effects of overlong immobilization in bed.1,2
Contraindications to kinesitherapy
Poor general condition of the patient
Skin graft (at least 5-10 days of immobility are necessary; initiation of rehabilitation to be arranged with the plastic surgeon)
Presence of muscle or tendon injuries
Various procedures are used:
Assisted active mobilization
Active mobilization
Mobilization against resistance
Dynamic proprioceptive re-education
Postural sequences
Recommencement of standing (orthostatism)
Re-education for the recommencement of walking
Numerous exercises are available:
Exercises performed with the help of the physiotherapist in order to overcome loss of articular and muscular movement.
Exercises performed autonomously by the patient during the day in order to improve circulation and metabolic exchange.
Exercises performed against resistance by the therapist in order to counteract muscular hypotrophy and restore the memory of movements.
Exercises in cases of neurological injury in order to make movements that are as precise as possible, using the whole kinetic chain and not just single isolated movements (as recommended by Freeman, Perfetti, and Kabat.
Exercises for the passive connective and active muscular parts of the body.
Kinesitherapy allowing the patient analytic recovery of movement. Postural sequences are the next step (variation of decubitus: lateral, sitting with legs straight, sitting with legs out of bed); helpful aids are elastic bandages on the lower limbs in order to prevent circulatory disorders. The patient will need to learn to do all this by himself in the shortest amount of time possible to reach autonomy in moving between bed and wheelchair and consequently in personal cleanliness.
There are two possibilities, depending on the patient's clinical conditions: a. transfer from bed to wheelchair; b. sitting up in bed. A long stay in bed requires exercises aimed at transferring weight distribution and controlling the trunk.
Various devices are used to assist walking in the early stages, an activity that gradually becomes once again autonomous. The physiotherapist plays an important role here: he or she teaches the patient how to walk, initially with devices and later weaning the patient from their use in order to achieve autonomous walking, if possible. Care must be taken when there are skin grafts and orthopaedic or neurological injuries. Walking helps to orient the positioning of grafted skin (Benninghoff).
Static-dynamic exercises counteract hypertrophy and scar contractures by using forces that release scar tension in a constant, continuous, and adjustable manner. Such exercises, in cases of neurological injuries, compensate for the loss of movement. Silicon may be interposed to increase compression at the level of the hand, palm, and back. This is very important from the acute phase on.3-6
Bandaging - compression therapy
In 1968 Fujimori demonstrated that a moderate and constant compression of burned skin prevents scar hypertrophy. When compression is applied early, it prevents the formation of nodules and collagen spirals within the scar and creates hypoxaemia in its vascular network: this causes precocious, artificial ageing that will determine an orientation parallel to the cutaneous surface of the collagen fibres.
Bandaging is applied:
in the acute phase, to prevent oedema
after skin grafting
in burns in the course of healing
during the chronic phase
Compression is applied as follows:
pre-packaged elastic girdle
elastic bandaging
elastic garments
Girdles are made of elastic tissue that counteracts scar hypertrophy. Girdles are made to measure in order to adjust tension and compression (care must be taken to ensure they are be correctly worn, in order to avoid any haemostatic effect).
Adhesive bandaging can be applied by the physiotherapist (this is useful also during postural sequences in the acute phase for the reduction of circulation disorders) before the use of girdles, since the adhesive bandaging can be applied directly on the dressing; the only disadvantage is a further reduction in range of motion.
Made-to-measure elastic-compressive garments are useful only in the post-acute phase when oedema has stabilized and the skin has healed. These garments require continuous checking of their continued effectiveness.
Compression needs to be continuous over time to be effective; the use of pads in the lower back and subscapular area can be considered - this requires careful hygiene and good patient compliance.
Silicon has flattening, hydrating, decongesting, and softening effects on the scar. It can be placed in between elastic girdles (costs, however, are high).
Massotherapy is another useful technique. Massotherapy:
Reorganizes the capillary network and local circulatory flow
Reduces oedema and itching
Makes the skin more elastic, frees adhesions, and makes the new skin stronger
Helps the patient to regain sensitivity
Relaxes neighbouring tissues
Massaging must be gentle and superficial. Connective tissue massage is important as it stimulates body areas by modifying their connective trophism through the reflected action of the skin's sympathetic terminal reticulum. The daily use of rapidly absorbed hydrating lotions is recommended, as this prevents avoid maceration under the girdles.7
Manual lymphatic drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage has analgesic and immunological effects on the vegetative nervous system, as also on the musculature of blood and lymph vessels. This technique is required when there is impairment of venous and lymphatic circulation, with consequent oedema; it enables the lymph to flow - even by alternative routes - and thus prevents the creation of fibrous tissue and consequent sclerosis.
The association of various bandaging techniques cannot always be used since the scars may still be open.
Vegetative effect - the vegetative nervous system is composed of two antagonistic systems: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic nervous system prevails over the parasympathetic; manual lymphatic drainage acts on the latter, increasing its effect.
Analgesic effect. Manual lymphatic drainage can excite the cells that inhibit pain, thus reducing it (see the gate control theory).
Immunological effect. Manual lymphatic drainage permits an increase of the body's defence mechanisms by activating lymph routes. This defence depends on resistance, i.e. the set of possibilities for reaction activated by the organism before an immune response.
Effect on smooth musculature of blood and lymph vessels. Manual lymphatic drainage acts by toning the smooth musculature of blood vessels at capillary level, through contraction of the pre-capillary sphincters. Blood pressure diminishes, thus determining emptying of tissues.8
Physical therapy
Ultrasounds: these improve the detachment of adherences and reduce oedema (they reduce fibrosis): 3 Hz, intensity 1.5 W/m2.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): this is to decrease pain during the process of scar healing.
Vacuum therapy: this therapy uses different-size nozzles that go over all the scars lengthwise. The action is exerted on the circulation in the scar, by increasing and reducing pressure.
At the end of each treatment it is useful to make an overall evaluation. This includes:
cutaneous assessment (baths, surgery)
articular, neuromotor, and breathing assessment
assessment of functional recovery (functional independence rating), with particular reference to walking and management of personal care.8
Barisoni D.: "Le Ustioni ed il loro Trattamento", Piccini (ed.), 1984.
Combi F., Silvello L., Torelli L.: Trattamento riabilitativo del paziente ustionato. In: Donati L., Baruffaldi Preis F.W., B & G Editori, 1997.
Malik H.M., Carr A.J.: "Manual on Management of the Burn Patient", Harmaville Rehabilitation Center, Educational Resource Division, Pittsburgh, USA, 1982.
Marichy J., Marduel Y.N.: "Rieducazione degli ustionati adulti", E.M.C., Roma-Parigi Medicina, Riabilitativa, 1998.
Corso di perfezionamento in riabilitazione e ortesi della mano, Università degli Studi, Milan, June 1995.
Vallbona C.: Risposta del corpo umano alla immobilizzazione. In: Kottke, Stillwell, Lehmann: "Trattato di terapia fisica e riabilitazione", Verducci (ed.), 1990.
Carr-Collins J.A.: "Pressure techniques for the prevention of hypertrophic scar". Clin. Plast. Surg., 19: 733-43, 1992.
Leduc, Wodder: "Tecniche di Linfodrenaggio Manuale". http://www.medbc.com/annals/review/vol_16/num_1/text/vol16n1p10.asp


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So today I attended a coffee barista art class, it was pretty cool learning things like layering the coffee to art techniques for presentation. The trainer was a very interesting guy, he was a huge fan of star wars, he even attempted to explain why Luke Skywalker is 'technically not a Jedi.'I don't know if that is even possible. I also meant this half European/Australian guy in around his mid 20's he was a pretty laid back chilled guy, and since I partnered up with him for all the coffee activities we ended up conversing about a lot of things. He asked me ' Bro do you have a girlfriend' I smiled and told him 'Naa bro not yet, my mum the other day planned out my life again for like the 7th time, she wants me to have one when I finish uni '
'Bro if it comes it comes man, you don't really have control over it'
Of course he was right, you don't know really when it does come. To my surprise however he told me he told me he already had 3 x's. The first one went overseas and they both lost contact over time due to the distants. The second one had drunk sex with his best mate, that turned out really ugly. The last one texted him one night 'I just don't feel it anymore.......' When I heard this I felt really bad for the guy, then I thought about how harsh the world can be out there, especially in the love section.
However the good news was that he has dated his current girlfriend for almost three years and wants to get married to her. The most shocking news comes next though the thing that was holding everything back was the one thing that his girlfriend's parents told him at dinner one night. 'Do you have a lot of money, are you financially stable enough to support my daughter. He stuttered for a few seconds cause he didn't know what to say, this got his girlfriend's parents eye browns a raise. This one question got him feeling really down the next few months. He told me me he was a waiter but recently lost him job since they were making cuts, he wanted to do this barista class to try something new. After watching countless Vietnamese soapies when I was younger when my parents, where the country boy doesn't get to marry the girl in the city because he is poor, and all the other movies where a similarly scenario happens. I really did think that that was a thing of the past, I guess he did convinced me otherwise. He told he regrets not pursing further studies at university because he couldn't be bothered with school. I tried to cheer him up by pulling the old 'oh by bill gates. steve jobs and.... all made it rich and they all dropped out of high school, you have to take your chances, who knows what could happened....' But he just a lil smirk and said 'One in a million bro, one in a million.'
Money can be so cruel sometimes.
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Last year, I opened for Officer Problem, a punk band at Pizza Supreme on Nogales in West Covina. I'm a poet, and I'm used to a certain kind of audience, which isn't exactly refined or entirely quiet, but I'm not running punk shows, after all. And the audiences for punk bands don't exactly expect poets. They're all sensitive people, I'm sure, but no one goes to a punk show expecting a large, middle-aged, bearded poet. Too bad. They got me.
But it was a good experience. I know the drummer for the band, a good friend and former student of mine. He's an energetic little guy, and he got behind me and banged the drums between each poem, giving my work a power and pulsing sexuality that maybe it doesn't exactly have or at least he was able to point it out. And he legitimized me too in the eyes of punk rockers.
And I grew up in the 1980s, and punk rockers intimidated me then with their pink mohawks and piercings, back when piercing yourself was strange. And now the children of those punk rockers were watching me reading poems about love and life and everything that goes with that, and I stuck to the funny poems to keep them on my side. If you've ever been intimidated by punk rockers, you want them all on your side.
So imagine me reading silly poems to today's rebels. In my head, there are thirty years of punk rockers sneering at me thinking mean thoughts about me in British accents.
And imagine me getting cheered on by today's punk rockers, being backed up by a punk rock drummer. The crowd before me cheers, and the sneering crowd in my head starts to smile.
And imagine me, middle-aged, white-haired, mild-mannered (sort of) poet getting bolder, getting louder as I shout each poem over the chaos of the pizza place. And then I was bold. And then I was happy. And then I was a punk rocker -- at least in my heart.
Officer Problem is playing Pizza Supreme (19070 La Puente Road, West Covina, CA 91792) again this Saturday at 7:30pm. I'm not opening for them, but a lot of my friends are. I'm going to be there. I can't wait to watch poets turn into punk rockers -- at least in their hearts.
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Saving money on gas may not be the only reason people buy gas-electric hybrid cars, but it does seem to be the first thing many mention when they extol the virtues of their green-oriented vehicles.
Eventually, after bragging about how many miles-per-gallon they get around town — 40?, 50?, 60? — they may bring up how they are "saving" the environment (though the impact on the environment may be greater than you might assume) or how they got tax credits from the government or how they like the bonus features like getting to drive in the HOV lane all the time or special parking privileges.
Contrary to the Super Bowl ad for the Toyota Prius, one thing you're not likely to hear much about is how fun their hybrid is to drive. With the usual tiny four-cylinder gasoline engine and electric motor hooked up to a CVT (continuously variable transmission) for maximum fuel economy, the tradeoff is a reduction in performance.
There are, however, exceptions, and one that falls into that class is the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid sedan.
The hybrid version of the automaker's flagship sedan actually packs even more punch than the gas-only model. That's because the same V6 engine in the standard RLX is also under the hood of the Sport Hybrid, augmented by not one but three electric motors. A 35-kilowatt, 47 horsepower motor supplements driving the front wheels and two 27-kilowatt, 36 horsepower motors help drive the rear wheels in the all-wheel-drive setup.
That boosts horsepower and torque in the hybrid to a combined 377 horsepower and 341 pound-feet, respectively, over the 310/272 in the non-hybrid RLX.
The result: Edmunds.com clocked the Sport Hybrid's zero-to-60 mph time at 5.4 seconds, nearly a second quicker than the gas-only model.
The other significant difference: The Sport Hybrid features a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that essentially operates as an automatic while allowing for manual selection of gears via paddle shifters. The gas-only RLX gets a six-speed automatic also with paddle shifters.
The Sport Hybrid gets that extra oomph while also producing better fuel consumption numbers than the standard RLX. EPA figures for the gas-only RLX are 20 miles-per-gallon city, 31 highway compared to 28/32 for the Sport Hybrid. Those numbers for the Sport Hybrid are lower than what you get from more mild-mannered hybrids and can be even lower depending on how much time you spend driving in "sport" rather than normal mode, but you have to sacrifice something to get that power.
One thing common to both the hybrid and non-hybrid models is that Acura has loaded up the RLX with lots of standard equipment plus two optional packages, the Tech (navigation with voice activation, AcuraLink services, perforated leather seats, blind spot warning, adaptive cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, and lane keeping assist) and an Advance package. The latter includes a Krell premium sound system, remote engine start, surround view camera system, heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, and parking sensors to aid in both parallel and vertical parking.
Such features as forward collision and lane departure warning, head-up display, driver and passenger 12-way power adjustable seats, electronic tilt and telescoping steering wheel, electric parking brake and also hold, push-button start, push-button shifter, power moonroof, and more are standard standard on the Sport Hybrid.
The Sport Hybrid comes with either the Tech package that brings MSRP to $60,970 or with the Tech and Advance packages for a total of $66,870.
What's good about the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid: This is a hybrid that doesn't act like a hybrid. It has an eye-catching exterior and high-quality materials were used in filling out the interior.
What's not-so good about the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid: In addition to some fussy telematics controls, the trunk is small and more befitting a coupe than a sedan because of the location of the battery for the electric motors.
For a look at the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid and more details, check out the accompanying slide show.


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Environmental Sustainability is getting as the top priority. An environmentally sustainable prototype is becoming the top priority of all industrial and business sectors. Right from a Conglomerate to a Street Vendor, the awareness about ecological balance is catching up at a rapid pace. Though we cause environmental damages in the present, at the same rate the sense of guilt among us is also on the rise. People give voice to save the environment across the globe, at any given moment round the clock.
So what the overall picture shows and demands?
Due to the Industrial revolution Engineering oriented careers are so popular and remains one of the most chosen professions. Then the Economic rise of many countries after the Second World War resulted in numerous types of businesses and resulted in globalization. Thus, 'business' as a profession takes a remarkable share when it comes to career choices. Any living creature is prone to diseases and humans are no exception; with thousands of health conditions we are always in demand of new medicines and medical practitioners. So Parma and Medicine field will always have the demand till we exist in this world. There are several other impactful careers, we can list down like politics, military, etc. However, let us jump into the topic of Environment.
The reason for prefacing the above is to show that amid of all those we forget to emphasize more on the environment. The previous generations focussed more on bettering their science, technology and money power; they missed to foresee the impact of their inventions like the fossil fuels, plastic and of course sheer profit oriented economy.
The global warming issues raised the alarm, so then followed by our awareness of endangered animals, drastic climate changes, fresh water issues, etc. Now we are facing the effects side of the causes that was initiated in the past and the present. The equation needs to be balanced and bettered. This is the overall picture now.
Many reports also confirm that there will be consistent increase in demand of professionals who understands environmental sustainability. Experts claim that, every year 8000-10000 Green jobs have opened up newly in the last decade. "GO GREEN" logos are occupying every office and billions of emails sent across.
What is the demand now?
Researches show we will need more and more environmental technicians, engineers and researchers. According to a report, renewable energy sector in India alone will demand 14,00,000 Professionals by 2020. Statistics on global demands are even astounding. Research and Development departments are blooming in every sector, with high demand for environmental scientists and experts.
What perspective, we may miss?
Amid all these demands there is a sense of fear that this profession should not end up similar to its predecessors like medicine and engineering, where money making was primary than the social responsibility. We hope at least we do not repeat the same mistake now.
In this era of information technology, we can share knowledge with anyone in any part of the world in no time. But the only thing we need is the right attitude of learning by understanding; keeping the future of the next generations to come. Such responsibility towards learning environmental sustainability is the key element.
Provided it will remain one of the top most professions in the future, earning potential will be of no doubt to give a handsome payscale. All we need is to place the right minds to think and deliver; to balance the environmental effects, with sustainable innovations in alternative energy, health care, hazardous waste management, recycling, etc.
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A reader writes:
Very hopeful and uplifting update regarding Fr. Dumas from Fr. Louis Merosne:
Dear friends!
Thank You!
Thank you for your patience in waiting for this update. I am so moved by the expression of SO MUCH LOVE from all of you. Your prayerful support is truly touching. The first Christians would be proud of us to see how we take care of one another even strangers. This reminds me of the question posed to Jesus "Lord, who is my neighbor?" You have answered that question so beautifully, by seeing your neighbor in a complete stranger, Fr. Dumas.
In two days you have raised about $17,000 for Fr. Dumas!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I cannot say thank you enough so tomorrow (Thursday), God willing, I will offer up my Mass in thanksgiving for ALL of you who have been supporting Fr. Dumas with your prayers and donations. I will ask the Lord to hear whatever intention that you wish to offer to Him through the Mass.
Critical but Stable
Now for the medical follow-up of Fr. Dumas. By the way, I feel that you are all family now through this sharing 🙂
I think I just assumed that you guys knew some things that I did not explicitly share, but you might not know. So here are some things to catch you up: Fr. Dumas has been in a coma since the accident of course. Hence he has a feeding tube and a breathing tube. His nephew was in the car and was killed on the spot. There was a nurse in the back seat who survived but broke her leg.
There is still some blood the his brain that just needs to be soaked back in by the brain because it is no longer fluid-ish but that is not a big deal. Brain pressure is still low which is good. The catheter is in place in his head to continue monitoring pressure and to remove any new fluids if there were to be any.His seizure-like movements, the main doctor thinks, are what is called "storming" which is a tense and jerky reaction to pain. After some pain meds he was doing fine. Nothing in the tests that were previously done suggests seizure.
Today the orthopedist came and examined his broken bone, and explained that Fr. Dumas has an AC separation in the clavicle. The AC stands for some big words that I do not know. Most of the time these heal reset themselves, but he will continue to monitor it.
The ophthalmologist came and examined the right eye which is still swollen. Because Fr. is still in a coma, he cannot move the eye. But the doctor noticed that an important nerve looked good at least on the inside of the eye. He is still unsure what is causing the swelling. He will wait for a couple days to decide if he should do any more tests.
Fr. Dumas' main doctor said that he expects that he will be waking up within 2-4 days at which point they will be able to do some more testing which will give a more accurate basis for a prognosis. So please keep praying. You are beautiful people!
See you in the Eucharist in the morning. God bless you.
Fr. Louis
P.S. I am staying at a nearby parish where there is a Haitian community! Thanks to all of you who have offered to help with lodging.
Father, thank you for this progress! Hear our prayer for his complete recovery through Christ our Lord. Amen! Mother Mary and St. Luke pray for him, for his caregivers, and for all who love him!


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I carried this dream for quite a few years, until middle school teachers and guidance counselors advised me that this was out of the question. They encouraged me to find a "real job" that I might enjoy doing. Through a software program that helps students figure out what job they could potentially do based on their passions, I was told I would make a good lawyer. The second option it gave me was being a circus performer. I have no idea where that one came from. Quite frankly, I think this kind of software should be banned in schools. [Side note: Today I am an entrepreneur and an author and a teacher and a speaker and a soon-to-be astronaut once I book my ticket into space with Virgin Galactic.]
Let's fast forward to my college years, when I was still thinking I might become a lawyer but my entrepreneurial soul kept whispering to me that I was meant to carve my own path. While I was trying to figure it all out, this happened:
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Defending champions Uganda Cubs are out of the on-going CECAFA U-17 Championship in Burundi.
The Cubs suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Somalia at the Gitega Stadium in one of the semi final matches played on Wednesday.
Uganda Cubs who won the trophy when the Championship was last held in 2009 failed to match the Somalia team that reportedly played a highly passing game.
Ahmed Farhaman scored the lone goal for Somalia early in the first half, while Uganda Cubs had Sula Mpuga miss a penalty in the second half.
Before the semi final Uganda Cubs drew 1-1 with Tanzania in the opening group B game before defeating Sudan 3-0. "It is disappointing that we created several scoring chances, but failed to win the game," Uganda's coach Peter Onen said after the game.
Tanzania joined Somalia in the final after they humbled Kenya 2-1 in the second semi final game also played the same day. Somalia started the tournament with a 3-0 loss to Zanzibar, but were awarded the points and three goals after Zanzibar was thrown out of the tournament when they were discovered to have 12 over age players in the tournament.
The Somalia team handled by Salad Farah Hassan went on to defeat Kenya 1-0 in another group game and also drew goalless against the hosts Burundi.
The tournament that attracted Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia and hosts Burundi is fully sponsored by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).


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Grey Bruce Owen Sound homes sales still subdued in June; prices push higher amid ongoing supply shortage
Posted On: Friday, July 5, 2019
Residential sales activity in the geographical area covered by the REALTORS® Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound totaled 268 units in June 2019.
On a year-to-date basis, home sales totalled 1,246 units over the first six months of the year, down 13.7% from the same period in 2018.
The average price of homes sold in June 2019 was $389,023, jumping 14.2% from June 2018.
The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $374,513, up 9.8% from the first six months of 2018.
New residential listings in the region numbered 492 units in June 2019. This was an increase of 10.1% on a year-over-year basis. While this was up from the June 2018 figure, it was otherwise the lowest June level in more than 15 years.
Overall supply remains near record lows. Active residential listings numbered 1,067 units at the end of June. This was an increase of 10.7% from the record low at the end of June 2018 but was still only half the long-term average for this time of the year.
Months of inventory numbered 4 at the end of June 2019, up from the 3 months recorded at the end of June 2017 and June 2018 but below every other year and less than half the long-run average of 9.2 months for this time of year. The number of months of inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity.
The dollar value of all home sales in June 2019 was $104.3 million, down 5.5% from the same month in 2018.
Sales of all property types numbered 345 units in June 2019, down 7.8% from June 2018. The total value of all properties sold was $131.6 million, edging up 3.2% from June 2018.
The REALTORS® Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound represents approximately 360 REALTORS® registered with its member offices. The geographical area served by the Association is in southwestern Ontario, bordered by Lake Huron and Georgian Bay including Bruce and Grey Counties, and part of Wellington County.


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Final Fantasy Day – GameTrailers Retrospective February 4, 2017Posted by Maniac in Game News.
Years ago, GameTrailers.com produced an epic multi-part retrospective documentary on the Final Fantasy franchise. While the information is now a bit out of date, you can tell it was produced with a lot of love and care by long-term fans.
GameTrailers may be no more but their original content lives on through their YouTube Archive and I wanted to share some of my favorite episodes from that retrospective.
First off, let's start with Part 1, detailing the history behind the first game and its ports.
Part 2 details information about Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III, which had only recently been brought to the US by that point.
Part 3 discusses Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy V, the first two 16-bit Final Fantasy games.
Part 4 discusses one of the most beloved games of the franchise, Final Fantasy VI.
Part 5 covers the other most beloved Final Fantasy title, Final Fantasy VII and all of its spin offs.
Part 6 covers the last two numbered Final Fantasy games on the PS1, Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy IX.
Part 7 details the franchise's leap to the PS2, with the games Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2.
Part 8 is the only part of the retrospective in HD, as it discusses the PC/PS2 MMO Final Fantasy XI.
Part 9 discusses Final Fantasy XII and the earlier games that laid its foundation.
I would love to keep going but if I did that we would be here all day. The retrospective goes for thirteen parts, detailing Final Fantasy spinoff games and culminating with the common themes of the franchise. If you want to check it out, I recommend visiting the GameTrailers Channel on YouTube!
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Sep 16, 2011
One of the most acclaimed games of this decade, gets a free-to-get opportunity. Now that's the kind of news i like to see posted on games sites more often.
If you don't already own it hop on Steam and get it, but hurry up, Portal will be free only until next Tuesday.
For the ones that don't know what is Portal all about i will attach a trailer.
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USGS Research Helps the County of Los Angeles Address New Arsenic Standards
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By: James Nickles
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In January 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) enacted stringent standards on arsenic in drinking water. The new limitsraised concerns about wells in the Antelope Valley of northern Los Angeles County that had high levels of naturally occurring arsenic. To meet the new standard, Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, part of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, considered building arsenic-removal facilities at a cost of nearly $34 million. Instead, the District initiated a well-modification project that was based on the findings of a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientific investigation. Using a well flowmeter and down-hole sampler - invented by USGS scientists ? the study team found that high-arsenic levels were concen-trated in the deepest portions of the wells, 600 feet or more below the land surface. Using this finding, the District implemented a well modification pilot project where the deep portions of five wells were sealed off permanently, while preserving the ability to pump high-quality water from the upper sections. Well screens in the upper sections were first cleaned using an innovative sonic technique to increase the yield of high-quality water. The deeper sections then were sealed using micro-fine cement technology. The District now pumps water that meets the new USEPA standard for arsenic from the affected wells. Arsenic concentrations are lower by an average of 84 percent, while well yield is lower by only 24 percent. The total cost of the modification project for the five wells was $608,580; a one-time net savings of 550 percent over construction of an arsenic-removal facility.
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myDIALS, a provider of SaaS performance management solutions, recently announced the integration of its myDIALS Performance Module for Google AdWords with the NetSuite cloud computing platform. The myDIALS Performance Module, which measures the effectiveness of AdWords paid search campaigns, is an extension of the myDIALS operational business intelligence solution that was integrated with NetSuite this past April. Built using NetSuites SuiteCloud development platform, the combined solution helps online marketers see the true ROI of their Google AdWords campaigns by combining performance metrics from NetSuite Ecommerce, CRM, and ERP, with metrics from Google AdWords. This leads to better marketing decisions and can boost Ecommerce sales.
By combining AdWords metrics with the performance metrics contained in the myDIALS Performance Modules for NetSuite, were allowing joint customers to tune their marketing campaigns to deliver higher revenue and profits, said Wayne Morris, CEO of myDIALS. Because these myDIALS Performance Modules can be deployed so quickly, the improved ROI of marketing campaigns and the ROI of operational business intelligence begin almost immediately.
The myDIALS Performance Module for Google AdWords lets online marketers deploy in a single day the capability to see and analyze revenue and gross profits from their AdWords paid search campaigns. Results are presented within the NetSuite environment through the tightly integrated myDIALS dashboards. By applying myDIALS analytical capabilities and scenario analysis to the combined metrics, the combined solution helps executives make better business decisions based on more detailed and relevant information.
This BeyeNETWORK news item contains information from a recent press release by the company mentioned.
SOURCE: Integration of Performance Module for Google AdWords with NetSuites Cloud Computing Platform Announced by myDials


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How long does it take for a viral YouTube video to go from being launched to reaching me? Six days, apparently. I must not be one of the cool kids anymore.
From the Los Angeles Times, "Obama song resonates on the Internet":
The Barack Obama-boosting music video "Yes We Can" hit the Net on Friday and by Super Tuesday it had been streamed a staggering 10 million times on YouTube and the website www.yeswecansong.com.I have no idea what it cost to produce this video, but its worth a million bucks.
Produced by multi-platinum-selling rapper-producer will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, the elegiac, reggae-tinged composition isn't a campaign commercial, per se.
"This is an ode to inspiration," will.i.am said. "Barack's speech inspired me. It changed my life as far as how I look at myself as an American. If that's what he does, the world could use some of that. It's about making people think about change and hope."
The video features clips of the presidential candidate in New Hampshire delivering his Jan. 8 "Yes We Can" stump speech, inter-cut against a cross-section of A-list actors, musicians and athletes: Scarlett Johansson, John Legend, Laker great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Herbie Hancock, rapper Common and Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls among them. In black and white, they sing, mouth and recite Obama's messages about hope, change and social uplift against a plain black backdrop.
will.i.am said he does not plan to sell downloads of the song, preferring to keep it free so that its core messages reach as many people as possible. And trying to come to grips with the video's out-of-nowhere impact, the normally loquacious rapper-singer-producer is for once at a loss for words.
"This is the nuttiest thing in the freaking world," he said. "It's not propaganda. It's not part of a campaign. There's no corporation behind it -- the record company couldn't get involved. I did it on my own. The only thing behind it is the people. And that's like, wow!"


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February 9, 2016 January Sales Tax up 4.0%
The Tax Commission recently distributed $39.81 million to the cities, towns and counties. This was a 4.0% increase over last year, bringing the fiscal year-to-date increase to 4.6%. The January distribution represents taxable sales mainly from November.
Compared to the U.S.'s 1.3% increase in retail trade sales during November, we did pretty well. U.S. Light vehicle trucks rose 6.5% in November compared to a year earlier to 18.1 million units.
December's CPI came out this week too. For the year the CPI inflation index for urban consumers was up 1.1% from December 2014 to December 2015. The Western Region's CPI was up 1.8% during the same time frame.
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Today's StillSpeaking Devotional, written by Elissa Johnk, quotes this scripture:
"To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. […] To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people . . . ." – I Corinthians 9:19-23
So, she wrote this with me in mind (and people like me, all around the world). I read it, then prayed the prayer, then went into the kitchen where Steve is washing dishes, and read parts of it to Steve. And I prayed the prayer again, right in front of him. Those of you who know Steve know he hates organized religion and preachiness. I read and prayed anyway, because I want him to know I'll try to love him better and occasionally take a pass on loving strangers.
I've wondered for a long time how I can be so pleasant to friends and even strangers, and even do lots of stuff for them, but I won't remember to do that for Steve. I'm not a tent-maker and don't even want to be (heck, I'm a seminary drop out). Yet, I believe it IS my Christian duty to show love to all people. It seems to me that if I wear a cross, I need to be a good representative of Jesus.
But here's the thing. I need to remember to be good to Steve or else HE gets a bad representation of Jesus. Do you think Jesus went home to Mary and wouldn't help mend the broken things that a carpenter could do? (Mind you, one Gospel has him calling his mother "Woman" at the wedding feast of Cana, and being pretty nasty to her when she asks him to do something about the lack o'wine.) I hope he could curtail his expectations of his mother and treat her with love and respect.
Did Jesus have siblings? Popular opinion states that he did. I hope Mary & Joseph taught him respect for all family members. I spent years trying to show my parents just how wonderful I was. Much of this was at the expense of my poor sister and younger brothers. I try now to treat them well, even when they royally annoy me (as they so often do and I so often annoy them!). (I can't explain why James, his brother, is such an authoritarian. He was raised by the same people as Jesus.)
Was Jesus married? Do I even need to care? If so, I hope his wife embraced his mission and travelled with him. I hope he treated her like a queen. I hope, in his perfect-Jesusness, his son-of-Godness, that he treated his wife and children well.
So here's my prayer, and if you are like I am, and continue to strive to embody love, compassion, kindness; I invite you to pray with me.
God of Graciousness,
You make the goodness in the world. You still speak and since the beginning, your words are you. Your word is light, shutting out darkness. You are not evil. You are not the god who plays chess with the incarnate evil and sends bad things to happen to good people. You are goodness. You are kindness. You are love. You are amazing!
Lord of Light and Love,
I pray that today you will replace all selfishness with love. Help me to take enough time to replenish my resources, so that I remember to think before I speak or act. Write the words love and loving-kindness on the inside of my eyelids. Grant me patience. Grant me grace. Grant me compassion. Take me back to where I was in the honeymoon of my love for Steve. Give me new eyes to see all the good he does. Remind me that I don't need to cure every ill of the world. Remind me to cure the ills at home.
And I bring to you those with ills of mind and body. I bring those who aren't handling life as well as they should and those who don't have the resources to manage things well. I bring those who cannot bring themselves as well as those who don't realize that they can bring themselves to you. I pray for a better and just economy. I pray for wisdom for the world's leaders. I pray that your kingdom come on earth and turn upside down the belief that all resources are finite and insufficient.
Generous Giver,
Thank you for sunlight and lamps that bring the full spectrum of light indoors. Thank you for a husband who washes dishes and cleans the patio after the winter. Thank you for the promise of spring in the bulbs that stick their heads out. Thank you for colors, especially the green of growth. Thank you for my life. I love you so much.
I pray claiming the promise of Jesus. That if we ask in his name, our joy will be made full.
To God be the glory!
Love always,
© Melissa Pazen, 2015
LIVE INSPIRED: think boldly; love unconditionally; behave respectfully; act deliberately, kindly, justly, mercifully and humbly; forgive easily; live authentically; laugh frequently!


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Many people feel stressed out in everyday life and time has become a luxury commodity. It is therefore all the more important to indulge in moments of relaxation and plan your little breaks in everyday life. Wellness treatments are a popular means to unite relaxation with the promotion of health and beauty. We will introduce you to four wellness rituals from around the world that will help you to switch off properly.
1. Sauna as a wellness classic
Numerous spas and swimming pools invite you to relax with a combination of swimming and sweating. The sauna and sauna are elementary components of the Finnish culture.
Also in the neighboring countries Norway and Sweden, sauna is very popular and is used to achieve various positive effects on the body. In Germany, the sauna has long been part of the standard wellness program.
The following effects occur during a sauna session, among others:
- the muscles are relaxed
- The circulation and the immune system are stimulated, so that a walk in the sauna can also be used to prevent colds
- The skin is well supplied with blood after the sauna and thus rosy and taut
There are many different rituals for a visit to the sauna. Likewise, the many possibilities of infusions are used to holistically relax.
2. Turkish bath culture - Hammam
In Islamic culture, the cleansing of the body and thus of the soul plays a very important role. The walk to the bathhouse is a combination of a body cleansing, a massage and a visit to the steam bath. Last but not least, the bathhouses are also the place of communication.
The feeling of well-being in a hammam quickly comes to life: in addition to a scrub and a lather massage on the warm Hammam stone, additional water and a session in the steam bath are integrated into this age-old wellness treatment.
After a visit to the hammam your own energy reserves are recharged, the head is free and the body relaxed and relaxed through the massage.
3. Indonesian inspirations: Bali Boreh
Wellness from the head to the toes promises the traditional Balinese ritual of Bali Boreh treatment. Bali Boreh is made up of various wellness treatments and is great for throwing stress overboard.
After centuries-old recipes herbs and spices are mixed with each treatment unit:
- The ceremony begins with a well-tempered spice bath for the feet, to which two traditional drinks are served.
- A special treat is the subsequent Pijat massage, in which the removal of metabolic waste products is promoted.
- A warm herbal wrap after the massage calms and can lead to a strengthening of the body's defenses.
- Then the body is rubbed in with a refreshing tonic.
- Finally, a special Bali Boreh Balm is applied to the body.
4. Huna Mana - the mussel massage from Hawaii
Huna Mana is a so-called energy massage. It achieves positive and relaxing effects for the body through a combination of traditional techniques and various massage strokes as well as the laying on of shells.
While body tensions can be released from the back of the body with tapping and vibrating massage strokes, the massage is carried out on the front of the body with flowing and quiet grips.
On the face and the front of the body mussels are applied for additional energy. In addition, Hawaiian sounds and rhythms help to a deep relaxation.
Exotic wellness rituals in this country
In order to enjoy these wellness rituals, you do not have to go on a world tour. Numerous wellness studios and spa facilities have taken on exotic care rituals and offer appropriate wellness treatments in this country as well. So: Let yourself be pampered!


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So excited to share my first engagement session today! Brought to you by Brushfire Photography, based in Queen Creek, Arizona.
So delighted was I when I reached out to Brushfire Photography to inquire if they might be open to sharing some of their gorgeous photography with me, and they agreed! I got the response from Brittany, whom I cannot wait to meet in person, by the way!
I had stumbled upon images from her site, and then I saw this couple, they are such a beautiful couple in love! Furthermore, I love it that this engagement shoot took place along Mill Avenue, a historical landmark location in Tempe, Arizona.
The area is steeped in Arizona's young history, where old brick buildings mix with new and modern elements, steps away from Arizona State University. Its a college town, full of great dining and nightlife, which I know all too well. I grew up in Tempe, and had my own engagement photo session along Mill Avenue. So, this e-session tugs at my heartstrings, and is gorgeous for viewing!
A little background on this beautiful couple that Brittany shared with me:Jerome and Ashley are from Michigan and will be getting married there in 2012. They were so much fun to work with because they were really prepared and stylish. We shot their photos in Tempe and did a lot of walking. I felt so bad for Ashley, though, because she forgot to bring a pair of comfortable shoes and she walked the whole night in heels. By the end of the night, when we were walking back to the car, Jerome took off his boots and let Ashley wear them. He walked in socks the rest of the way back, it was so sweet.
What a guy! And what a couple! Enjoy this engagement shoot, by Brushfire Photography
As many of you know, I adore shoes, and I love the bride-to-be's shoes! She is gorgeous, and she wears the darling and bold blue heels beautifully!
I love how this shoot embraces Tempe's quaint backdrop, but more importantly the love shared in the sparkly eyes of Ashley and Jerome. They are so refreshing and in love! Brittany captured everything so gorgeously, and the happy Mr. and Mrs. to-be smiled away their glee and love!
Congrats to Ashley and Jerome on their upcoming wedding in 2012!
Many thanks to Brittany of Brushfire Photography for sharing with me her beautiful photography of a beautiful couple!
Photographer: Brushfire Photography, Queen Creek, Arizona


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Decorations for shoes, clothing and leather goods
In this catalog we offer a collection of over 500 decorations of different styles and sizes for use in a varietry of footwear designs, and products of either summer or winter.
These decorations are made of the lattest materials and designs as per current footwear, clothing and leather goods fashion trends.
We are sure you will find in this catalogue the ideal decorations for your Shoes, Boots, Sandals or Heels.
Footwear Decorations Catalogue
Jewelry Accessories, Rings and Bracelets
In this catalog we offer a collection of over 100 special jewelry products, including rings and bracelets, of different styles for use as individual items, as well as a number of individual pieces applicable as components in even leather goods, clothing or jewelry designs.
These jewelry products are manufactured using semi-precious stones and materials and their designs of the lattest fashion trends and styles.
For more jewelry designs made of beads and stones you have a more extensive catalogue in our gems section of this website.
We are sure you will find in this catalogue the ideal rings and bracelets as well as the jewelry accessories you need to complement your collection.
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In this catalog we offer a collection of over 350 fittings and decorations of different sizes, and styles for use in a varietry of leather goods products such as handbags, purses, luggage bags, or as accessories for dresses and apparel.
These accessories are manufactured using materials and designs according to lattest fashion trends for leather goods, clothing and apparel.
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Here at PD we know a thing or two about getting that high-end look without breaking the bank. We've rounded up our favourite catwalk style steals so you can get that designer sass but for less cash. Here you'll find our very best catwalk-inspired shoesies, from the hottest stilettos to the most stylish ankle boots on the streets. We've got killer sandals to up your SS'16 style game. We've got all the trimmings with buckle metal hardwear and festival-ready fringing. Over-the-knee and knee-high styles will give your look that edge it needs with laser cut-out detailing for a high-end feel.
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9º Lubgrax Meeting
01 – 02 August | São Paulo – Brazil
With each edition is also consolidating in an international event, offering high quality content on the issues that permeate the day to day, providing a unique experience for the construction of knowledge and networking. Lubgrax aims to bring together key leaders and decision makers involved in the base oils, lubricants, fluids and greases industry to discuss the main trends in the Brazilian market as a whole.
This edition, the Executive and Business Forum on Lubricants, Fluids, Oils and Greases is divided into Congress and Exhibition. It will have 02 auditoriums, meeting area and exhibition area integrated to the auditoriums, providing knowledge, networking and new business opportunities. With the pre-scheduled meeting system, each participant can build a personal agenda helping suppliers to schedule their meetings in advance.
Nearly 4,000 registered lubricants are offered by more than 250 producers/distributors in Brazil. The lubricants market moves approximately US$ 594.2 million, being 72% for the automotive sector and 28% for the industrial sector. Our structure places your company with the entrepreneurs and professionals who work in the most outstanding companies in the lubricants market and in the chemical and petrochemical segment of Brazil and abroad, providing great businesses and networking.
The chemical and petrochemical distribution segment is very dynamic, and the market share of chemicals and petrochemicals was estimated at around US$ 2.6 billion. This makes this industry one of the most challenging to activate and retain customers and to go after for new ones. Distributors seek to diversify their businesses with services and new products. Our structure provides the best business alternatives and networking with the market.
This sector involves different branches in the national market, in the chemical and petrochemical area, so not different than expected. There are several segments that participate: technical consulting services in various areas of industry; environmental consultancy services relating to the chemistry of the environment; laboratorial services; cleaning services; storage and transport of chemicals. The transportation of chemicals deserves care from all sectors involved.


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The Center for Foreign Languages
Date post: 17-04-2014
The Center for Foreign Languages, established in 2000, is under Mekong University's direct control. The center offers courses of English, French, Chinese, Japanese at the 3 levels A, B, and C and is authorized to grant certificates by the Ministry of Education and Training.
The center's functions are to train and foster foreign languages (English and French) to the university staff that need to improve their knowledge of language to support their teaching and do scientific research.
In addition, it offers foreign language courses to students to meet the increasing demands of rich and diverse learners as well as expand the bilateral cooperation with centers and universities in HCMC and international organizations so as to promote the foreign language teaching and learning movement.
The center frequently offers courses of English and French at the basic to advanced levels. After the courses, the center holds examinations which reward the National Foreign Language Certificate Levels A, B, C to successful test takers.
To meet the needs of English used in different areas of expertise, the center organizes special classes such as Business English, English for Tourism, English for Conversation, and Grammar classes at the elementary to advanced levels. Students are able to register a TOEFL preparation course if they desire to take the exams for post-graduate program and study abroad.
Classes are open in the evenings during the week, and learners can select the appropriate classes for themselves.
There are 4 people:
1. Director: Mr. Vo Van Sen, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
2. Assistant Director: Mr. Dang Van Toai, M.A.
3. Accountant: Ms. Le Kim Phung, B.A.
4. Secretary: Ms. Nguyen Thi Luyen, B.A.
-Teaching staff:
The center, from its first operation to the present, continuously develops with the help of lecturers of Mekong University and visiting lecturers from other universities and centers. At first, there were only 10 teachers signing teaching contracts in the center, but now, the number of teaching staff increases up to over 40 who have regularly signed teaching contracts at the center.
The center has tried to invest in facilities to meet the needs of teaching and doing research for officers, lecturers and learners. Currently, the center's main office is located at Mekong University (National Highway 1A - Phu Quoi Commune - Long Ho District- Vinh Long Province)
The center has been permitted to use classrooms with about 40 learners each. Among them, there are 8 rooms equipped with projectors. Teachers can also teach foreign languages by using video and other audio-visual teaching aids. In addition, the center is equipped with flat screen color TV, CD players, VCD, DVD…to serve the teaching, learning of foreign languages and the scientific research.
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text: by Tran Longmoore 08/31/2018 - 01:49 in Agriculture Auctioneer Lorne Heller conducts an auction while some of the livestock show participants cheer on the bidders. 0 Comment For some, the Saline Community Fair is about the carnival. For others, it's about the tractor pulls. Others might appreciate the elephant ears and other tasty treats. But for the local youth who show their animals, the fair is a chance to earn a return on the time and energy spent raising livestock. Thursday night, farmers, business owners, school district leaders and politicians crowded the stands in "Building B" at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds as the Saline Junior Livestock Association held the annual Livestock Sale. Youth from the livestock clubs auctioned nine steers, 11 feeder calves, 22 pigs and 20 lambs. "I think we had one of our best years," said auctioneer Loren Heller. "Once everyone finished off their ice cream, the bids really started coming fast." Saline Area Schools Superintendent Scot Graden and Saline High School Principal David Raft were emcees. Here are the winners from livestock clubs' shows: Saline Pig Club Junior Showmanship - Maximus Girbach Intermediate Showmanship – Trevor Rothfuss Senior Showmanship – Ethan Hoelzer Rate of Gain – Sarah Rickard Champion Individual – Lane Smith Reserve Champion Individual – Ethan Hoelzer Champion Pair – Ashton Drake Reserve Champion Pair – Annie Rothfuss Saline Feeder Calf Club Junior Showmanship – Blake Rentschler Intermediate Showmanship – Jackson Schaible Senior Showmanship – Natalie Sweetland Highest Daily Gain – Natalie Sweetland Grand Champion Feeder Calf – Alexis Compton Reserve Champion Feeder Calf – Bradley Sweetland Saline Steer Club Intermediate Showmanship – Daniel Caroen Senior Showmanship – Autumn Studnicka Champion Showmanship – Daniel Caroen Highest Daily Gain – Kyle Wenk Champion Red – Daniel Caroen Reserve Champion Red – Shelby Compton Champion Black – Autumn Studnicka Reserve Champion Black – Kyle Wenk Grand Champion Steer – Autumn Studnicka Reserve Champion Steer – Daniel Caroen Saline Lamb Club Junior Showmanship – Allison Finkbeiner Intermediate Showmanship – Hailey Malinczak Senior Showmanship – Amanda Jedele Rate of Gain – Cody Roehm Champion Lamb – Allison Finkbeiner Reserve Champion Lamb – Andrew Finkbeiner Saline Community FairSaline Junior Livestock AssociationLivestock SaleLoren HellerView the discussion thread. Tran Longmoore Tran Longmoore is a veteran community journalist. He is founder and owner of TheSalinePost.com. He is co-publisher of The Saline Post weekly newspaper. Email him at [email protected] or call him at 734-272-6294. Follow the author on or visit Personal Blog