Guatemala is the Mayan heart of Central America. There are dozens of historical sites to explore in this country, but there are other charms here as well, such as the colonial city of Antigua, the lively market of Chichicastenango, the incredible ancient ruins of Tikal, and many awesome volcanoes and lakes. All that plus dense jungles, colonial cities, and relatively inexpensive food makes Guatemala one of the best places in the region. This travel guide can help plan your trip there and avoid the hordes of tourist who are slowly discovering this inexpensive and wonderful country.
This lake is framed by three volcanoes and offers arguably the best spot to watch the sunset in Guatemala. On the northern coast of the lake lies the tourist village of Panajachel, a good base to arrange lake and volcanoes tours as well as to enjoy the many restaurants, bars, and nightlife in a beautiful lakeside setting.
This picturesque colonial city sits in a highland valley between three volcanoes and is full of characteristic colonial Spanish architecture, from its cobbled streets, churches, and houses, to its ruins, and parks. Head to the Plaza Mayor (central square) to take in its amazing gardens, palaces, and cathedral.
Guatemala's most famous cultural attraction. I loved these ruins — they made me feel like Indiana Jones. Come early and stay late as the park empties out in the afternoon when the tour groups leave, and you can have the place all to yourself. I also recommend sleeping over in the park to catch the sunrise. Admission is 150 GTQ.
Semuc Champey consists of a 1,000-foot long limestone bridge over the Cahabòn River. Take a candlelit tour through the Kamba caves, go tubing down the Cahabòn, or swim in the turquoise pools along the bridge. FYI, the caves are privately owned and can only be visited with a guide. Most tour operators have day trips to both sites for 150-225 GTQ.
Most people who come to Guatemala visit Chichicastenango — the largest native market in North America. Every Thursday and Sunday is market day in "Chichi" when thousands of Quiche Mayans come to town to buy and sell handicrafts, flowers, poetry, trinkets, and textiles.
Located in Guatemala City, this museum houses the many artifacts uncovered from the Mayan archaeological sites in the country. It's actually a good place to start if you are planning to visit the Mayan sites as it will give you a good reference point from which to plan your trips and decide which sites you are most interested in. Admission for foreigners is 60 GTQ per person.
If the Tikal ruins are too "commercialized" for you, then consider the more secluded Yaxha ruins. The trail takes you through the jungle before you come to the Mayan complexes. Although smaller than Tikal, these ruins are less crowded and you can spend time more looking at ancient drawings and intricately carved hieroglyphs. Admission is around 15 GTQ per person.
The archaeological site of Quirigua contains the largest stelae (standing stone slabs covered in drawings or carved into shapes) ever discovered in the Mayan world. Nine stelae are arranged around a central plaza, accompanied by altars carved into zoomorphic shapes. Although the stelae are unrestored, they are a magnificent sight; the largest of these, Stela E, is 25 feet tall.
Lying close to Guatemala City and Antigua, Pacaya National Park is a popular tourist attraction. The volcano is still active and frequently erupts ash clouds over Antigua. The hike up is relatively easy, giving you lots of time to admire the view over the nearby city before you actually get the chance to peer into the volcano's cone.
This tourist-friendly island is in the middle of Lake Peten Itza. From here you can find bus rides offered to Tikal, which are some of the best preserved Mayan ruins in the world. Keep a look out for the howler monkeys while you explore the dense jungle here!
El Mirador is perhaps the most undiscovered of the Mayan sites in Guatemala. The majority of complexes lie in the depths of the jungle and so remain relatively inaccessible to many tourists. Entry is 60 GTQ per person, though if you book a tour this price is usually included in your booking fee.
Rio Dulce is a gorgeous river and popular backpacker destination in eastern Guatemala. Two towns, El Relleno and Fronteras, lie on either side of the river and are connected by one of the largest bridges in Central America. There is a lot of trekking and water activities in this area.
This busy, sprawling market is colorful and somewhat chaotic. It is open-air, and filled with everything from fruits and vegetables, to handmade crafts and poultry. This is where the locals go, so be prepared for a lot of noise and some dustiness.
This is the most popular beach in the country. Located close to Guatemala City and Antigua, it's a great place to catch some sun and hit the waves. Just don't head out too far as there is a strong undertow here!
Handcrafted traditional Mayan blouses and skirts, or huipiles and cortes, are specialty items here. Keep a look out for those that aren't entirely authentic.
Accommodation – Most hostels have dorm beds starting around 60 GTQ. You can splurge for a private single or double room in a hostel and pay about 190-250 GTQ. You can book your hostel with Hostelworld. budget hotels will cost you around 250 GTQ per night for a double bed, though you can find cheaper options with fewer amenities. Use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates. Airbnb options are available in the larger cities, with shared accommodation starting around 75 GTQ per night. For an entire home or apartment, expect to pay at least 175 GTQ per night. Couchsurfing is possible in the country, however, there are very few hosts. Be sure to send requests early if you are hoping to find a couch. For those traveling with a tent, camping is not very common and not recommended.
Food – Dining out is relatively inexpensive in Guatemala. In cheap eateries called comedores, you can get a two-course meal for around 30 GTQ, with a meal in a "tourist" restaurant costing about 85 GTQ. Pre-made plates of food (usually chicken or beef, rice, and tortillas) are often sold on the buses during stops for about 20 GTQ. If you want a fancier meal at a mid-range restaurant, expect to pay at least 85 GTQ per person. National brand beers cost about 12 GTQ a bottle and 23 GTQ per liter from the store. Overall, if you stay away from Western food and tourist restaurants, you can eat really cheap here! If you plan on cooking your own groceries, expect to pay at least 120 GTQ per week.
Transportation – Las camionetas (or "chicken buses") are old school buses from North America and offer the most inexpensive way to get around Guatemala. Expect to pay around at 10 GTQ for a 1-2 hour journey. Shorter journeys can cost as little as 3 GTQ. Shuttle buses between Antigua and Guatemala City cost around 115 GTQ. Taxis are common in the larger cities, and cost around 60 GTQ for a 10-minute ride. Renting a car will allow you to get off the beaten path, and prices begin around 1,200 GTQ per week. There are regular flights from Guatemala City to Flores, usually costing around 1,200 GTQ per person. Hitchhiking is not common and not recommended for safety reasons.
Activities – Most of the activities in Guatemala are centered around historical or natural attractions. The entrance to Semuc Champey is 50 GTQ, and a private tour will cost you at least 300 GTQ. The National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is 60 GTQ. These are typical prices for attractions in the country. The entrance fee to Tikal is 150 GTQ per person.
Bring snacks – Although eating out is cheap in Guatemala, avoid spending money on snacks at tourist cafes when sightseeing. Instead, buy food from local markets. For example, you can get a bunch of bananas for around 10 GTQ.
Take the chicken buses – These are a very cheap way to get around Guatemala. At times tourists can be overcharged, so check out what the locals are paying and offer the same money to the caller (the person who collects fares).
Bring your cash – Many smaller towns will not even have ATM's and there are not even available in many tourist areas. Be sure to exchange your money in larger cities or before you depart to Guatemala. Don't bother with traveler's cheques (for the few people who still use them) as most major banks won't even accept them.
Take a free walking tour – There are walking tours available in most major cities, and some of those are even free (like Antigua City Tour in Antigua). This is a great way to explore the city while learning about its history, architecture, and people.
Opt for the meal of the day – El menu del dia is often a few dollars cheaper than the other items on the menu and offers the chance to have a two-course meal for little money.


This 4-session class is the perfect beginning to your new Cake Decorating experience. First lesson, your Instructor will each you how to make Decorationg Icing, color your icing, then prepare and fill your decorating bags. You'll learn a few techniques and use those to decorate the cookies you bring. In the subsequent lessons you will learn to level, torte, fill and frost a cake, learn to decorate cupcakes and several nice borders. Shells, Stars, Ribbon Roses and more. Practice at home between class sessions is vital to mastering the techniques. This class is a prerequisite for most of our classes.
$99.99 Includes Tuition, Course Book, Supply Kit and Tax - Register early to reserve your seat in class!
So much to tell you about this class – We'll start with learning how to handle, store and color fondant and gum paste. Make two different types of bows and learn the basics of the art of Quilling. The gum paste flowers you learn are Roses, Carnations, Mums, Daisies and Calla Lilies and a Leaf to go with them. Layered Ruffle and a Ruffled Swirl will both be great additions to your repertoire. Ultimately you will cover a cake with rolled fondant, learn cool borders as well as overlays and inlays and do some awesome Fondant Painting. Our kit includes 1 lb of Wilton Gum Paste and the 24 OZ box of Wilton Fondant required for this Wilton class. Prerequisite: Course 1 .
This class is for those who want to make wedding and tiered cakes. The class includes a number of classic wedding piped designs and borders as well as bridal laces, and garlands. In a lecture, the instructor demonstrates how to assemble your cake with structural integrity. We'll cover the different methods used to make sure your beautiful cake stays upright. Tastings, contracts, delivery, set up will be covered. In the final session, each student will assemble and decorate a 3 tier wedding cake, with hands on experience in doweling and stacking. We'll take some pictures of you with your beautiful cake before we help you pack it up to take it home. Prerequisite: Completion of Course 1 & 2 NO EXCEPTIONS.
$499.99 Includes Tuition, Course Book, Supply Kit, and Tax.
Basic Techniques include Cake Coating, Crimping, Embossing, Sugar Embroidery, Fabric Effects, Frills, Textured Drapes, Ribbons, and Bows, Modeling Figures, Inlay & Applique, Stacked Cakes, Design & Handling, Designing Celebration Cakes, Color Balance, Business Guidelines, Copyright & License. You must have basic cake decorating skills to take this class. A Diploma Certificate will be Awarded to Each Student who Successfully completes each module.
Basic Techniques, Wired Flowers, Unwired Flowers, Fantasy Flowers, Roses, Orchids, Lillies, Blossoms, Gerber Daisies, Freesia, Blackberries, Foliage, Carnations, Honeysuckle, Lily of the Valley, Seasonal Flowers, Alternatives to Sugar Flowers, Arranging Sugar Flowers, Decarating Cake Stands & Knives, Costing and pricing.
Basic Techniques, Cake Coating, Templates, Scroll Borders, Run-Out/Color-Flow, Collars and Motifs, Extension Borders, Lace Designs, Brush Embroidery, Cake Balance, Multi Tiered Cakes, Packaging & Transport, Delivery Costs, Pricing Guidelines, Assembly and Presentation.
$5.00 Tuition No supplies required as this is a demonstration. Register early to reserve your seat in class!
This two hour candy class is a demonstration packed with information. Instructor will discuss how to melt and store our chocolate candies as well as the use and care of candy molds. We'll teach you how to make molded and dipped chocolates. These include chocolate covered cherries, peanut butter cups and bonbons, painted suckers and packaging of your goodies. You will learn how to make barks with the various crunches and chocolate that we sell. Looking for gift ideas? Learn to make Home Made Chocolate Candy and you can save lots of money by making instead of buying gifts, very personal too! and each class will include some ideas for any upcoming holiday. At the end of the class, samples will be offered and recipes provided. At $5.00, this class can't be beat! Bring friends and family, we'll provide the fun and after the class you can use your discount toward supplies to make these yummy treats at home.
$49.99 Includes Tuition, Supply Kit, and Tax. Register early to reserve your seat in class!
Our 3 hour Advanced Candy class is a fun, hands-on experience. The beautiful confections we make include both traditional and piped truffles and a lovely 3-D chocolate box with painted details. We will fashion beautiful chocolate roses from candy clay and learn how to make chocolate rose leaves to accompany them. You will learn to duplicate just about any image in chocolate to use for cakes and centerpieces. Each student takes home their beautiful and delicious work as well as the tools they used to make them.
Dazzle your friends with the look of a Rolled Fondant Cake. In just one 4-hour session, our Instructor will teach you how to create a single tier masterpiece for your next occasion. Learn the basics of Rolled Fondant; coloring Fondant, covering cakes with fondant, making molded appliqués, borders and more. There will be a 1 hour break, bring a lunch or snack to enjoy in the classroom, we will provide drinks.
No prerequisite but at least some experience in handling rolled fondant would be helpful to you.
$10.00 Tuition No Supplies required, as this is a demonstration – Register early to reserve your seat in class!
Learn the techniques of free hand airbrushing, making and using stencils, and projectors to create backgrounds, 2-Dimensional looks and more. Students receive 20% discount on the purchase of an airbrush on day of class!
SPECIAL ----- Sign up for the Sculptured Cake Class and the Airbrush Class is Free!
$79.99 Includes Tuition, Supply Kit, and Tax.
This 3-hour class will introduce you to some of the basic skills of cake decorating as you learn to decorate cupcakes your friends and family will love!! Cupcakes are fun and easy to decorate and can be used in many that have become so popular as well as new decorating and presentation ideas for Birthdays, Weddings, Grooms Cakes, Showers, and more! No Prerequisite.
$30.00 Tuition - No Supplies required, this is a lecture.
This 3-hour class will give you lots of ideas and helpful information as you make your creative venture. How to develop a Business Plan, basic information on how to price your cakes, deliveries, etc. Learn ideas on how to advertise your business, contracts, pitfalls to avoid. Information on the new Cottage Food Laws in Georgia.
$30.00 Tuition, no supplies required as this is a demonstration.
Learn about the various crust types used in cheesecakes, matching the crust to the batter, how to incorporate flavorings such as fruit, peanut butter, bath vs. dry oven method, times, temperatures, and cooling. How to properly cut a cheesecake, techniques for perfect preparation, and more!
$30.00 Tuition No supplies required as this is a demonstration Register early to reserve your seat!
In this class you will learn baking with an understanding of ingredients, measuring and mixing methods, various oven temperatures and baking times. perfect cakes, and make baking more enjoyable!
$69.99 Total Cost includes, Tuition, Supply Kit & Cookies to Decorate and Tax.
In this 5 hour session. We'll decorate cookies with chocolate and fondant with same techniques you would use with Royal Icing. This class includes candy coating, sprinkles and the tools needed to make more of these goodies for your family and friends.
$59.99 Total Cost includes, Tuition, Supply Kit and Tax.Register early to reserve your seat!
Come join us for 3 hours of modeling fun! We'll make assorted cute animals, vegetables, fruits and a liitle girl or boy. We'll work with modeling paste in class: the same techniques can also be used by marzipan lovers. Class will include modeling paste and other supplies, as well as a great set of tools you'll take home to make all these animals and shapes for your future sugar art creations. Tasty recipes provided too! This class is a great value at only $69.99!!
$59.99 Total Cost Includes Tuition, Supply Kit, and Tax.
Come to our 3-D Purse Class with a ¼ sheet cake and go home with a beautiful purse! In this 4 hour class we will use Buttercream icing, and Fondant to create a shoulder bag or a 2 handled purse. You can choose your own style and color palette. We'll various embossing mats, clay guns and other sugar craft tools to make purses that will be amazingly real looking. No prerequisite but familiarity with cake decorating and rolled fondant would be in your best interest.
Flower Workshop - Learn To Master The Rose!
$39.99 Total Cost includes, Tuition, Supply Kit and Tax.
Concentrated training on making The Rose. In this 2 hour class we will be making number of beautiful flowers review, including the Classic Rose, Daffodil, Chrysanthemum and more.
In our 3.5 hour Shoe Class we will make several styles of shoes. A stylish woman's pump, small in size but great experience to use for future projects of any size. Baby's Mary Jane, baby's tennis shoe and classic baby shoe. The class will include a demo on how to use the techniques you've learned to make a larger lady's shoe over several days time.
This 3 hour class will involve demonstration of preparation of cake pops as well as dipping and decorating them. We provide pops, candy and decorations plus sucker sticks, coating and sprinkles for you to take home.
$10.00 Tuition No supplies required as this is a demonstration. Register early to reserve your seat in class!
Candy Apple Demonstration is one 2.5 hour session, covering many aspects of Candy Apples, including the prepping of your apples, followed by dipping them in multiple mediums - hard candy, candy coating and caramel. The instructor will show you how to achieve different effects such as tranlucent, opaque, metallic and sparkling finishes and adding edible images. Packaging options are discussed. We'll close with the sharing of samples and recipes.
1.) All class fees must be paid in advance to reserve your seat in class.
2.) Students must each have required supplies for class.
3.) Full refund given with 7 day's notice of cancellation by student, or when Cake Art cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment. No changes or cancellations will be allowed within 7 days of a class. Paid tuition guarantees a seat in the class therefore fees are not refundable due to a student being a "no show".
4.) No students admitted after 7:15 PM for evening classes to eliminate class disruptions.
5.) If you have dietary restrictions due to allergy or religion or any other special needs, please notify us upon registration so that we can determine if we are able to accommodate you - for example, in our cupcake use quite a few marshmallows in our decorations. This become an issue for some students who not eat gelatin. Weuse peanuts and tree nuts in our candy class. If you have any special requirements we really need to know in advance. If possible, we will accommodate you, privided we don't do it at the inconvenience of the other students.
6.) No guests or children permitted in classroom during class sessions.
7.) Supply list given at time of paid registration. Class Supply Kits are distributed on the first day/night of class. Our class kits contain the basic supplies needed for class. Other supplies will be suggested and demonstrated in class. Students will receive a 10% discount on additional supplies they may want to purchase immediately before or after the class each class day. This does not apply to class tuition, required supply kits, and cannot be combined with other sales.
8.) Please turn off your cell phone as a courtesy to other students and to prevent disruptions in the class.
9.) Typically we provide a 30 or 60 minute break in classes lasting more than 3 hours, feel free to bring a lunch, snack and/or drink to enjoy in the classroom during that time.
10.) Have fun and enjoy yourself!


Builder friendly estate lot in Kenmure. Gentle slope, hardwood trees and good views. Agent on site and contractors available to walk the lot and discuss your building plans. Build your dream home on this fantastic lot and enjoy all that the Kenmure community offers.
VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS. Great lot with privacy and views. Close to the clubhouse, indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis and golf course. Lots of hardwood and mountain laurel.$ 5000.00 selling bonus.


That the crypto market is mostly fueled by the ever-suspicious retail traders is true. Reason? Well, blockchain based and crypto markets in general cut across spheres and remain largely unregulated. Although there are efforts to enforce law and order, it is only applicable to certain jurisdictions while its purely laisse faire in other zones allowing elements to operate from supportive areas and avoid countries which are stringent or even wary of Bitcoin and crypto proliferation.
One of this area that has outright banned trading of cryptocurrencies but supports related mining activities is China. It is the second largest economy in the world and its citizens were amongst the first adopters of crypto and Bitcoin.
Therefore, despite the efforts of Chinese authorities to mow down crypto related trading activities, they are core to Bitcoin. Survey indicate that one of the largest mining pools operated by the global chipset behemoth in Bitmain for example may have control of over 51 percent of the Bitcoin hash rate, just enough to launch a counterproductive and dreaded minority attack.
Although they may, that is just how critical Bitmain and China is to cryptocurrencies. Therefore, it may be a chill that the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) did propose to ban cryptocurrency and Bitcoin mining for the umpteenth time.
The exact time or season or month is indeterminate but still, allowing authorities to mull over this possibility can have a serious repercussion on the whole network. Considering their direct link, it would be catastrophic if that is ever executed.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin [BTC] is for the first time this week testing the $5,000 zone. After yesterday's battering, the world's most valuable coin is done $6 billion after peaking on Apr-10 printing $94 billion in market cap. However, this was expected and in line with our last BTC/USD trade plan, bulls are trading within a bullish breakout pattern and trending above the eight-month resistance trend line visible in the weekly chart.
Simultaneously, when we factor in the consolidation and rapid expansion in the last two weeks, BTC is up above $4,500, an important resistance level which has been successful in capping gains in the last five months or so. Therefore, there should be not worry as prices correct after last week's stretch.
If anything, every dip between the 61.8 and 78.6 percent Fibonacci retracement level of the last leg up, at around $4,500–$700 should be a loading opportunity. From there, first target will first be at $5,500 and later $6,000.


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Mozilla Releases a Massive Update for its Firefox Browser on the Android OS
The Mozilla Firefox is possibly the most downloaded web browser for different operating systems. However, the browser hasn't been the best for the Android OS. There have been various browsers, for Android, which have been faster than the previous releases of Firefox. The app has been popular offering various features; however, the lack of high speed and performance let many Android users down. However, Mozilla just released the update of its Firefox browser for the Android OS. Many users were waiting for a big update from Mozilla and wanted an improvement in UI and performance. Mozilla stated that the new update is a lot faster than the previous versions. Apart from the speed, there have been improvements in security and some new features are available as well.
This is definitely one of the major updates which Android fans were anticipating and the new update can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. Basically, the company claimed that everything has been optimized in order to give out the perfect experience to Android users. The startup has been optimized and the pages will load a lot faster. Also, the zoom feature has been improved. They also claimed that the web app performance has also been improved significantly for a better feedback.
The default Android browser has been poor and not many people use the default browser for web browsing. Mozilla also claimed that the new update is a lot better than the default Android browser, which is again a plus point for Android users. Other improvements have been made on opening and using tabs within the browser, syncing and for the add-ons for the browser. The user interface has also been improved. Also, there is a totally different screen for syncing your Android browser with your PC browser, in order get all the passwords and browsing history.
The new version also supports Flash, which means that you will be able to enjoy Flash videos and games using the Firefox browser. It promises a better Flash support and therefore, videos are likely to be smoother. The update also features some major security updates such as Master Password.
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Get The Latest On The Outbreak
Kern County Fire Department suspends ride-alongs, station tours
Posted: Mar 12, 2020 / 03:54 PM PDT / Updated: Mar 12, 2020 / 10:08 PM PDT
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Until further notice, all Kern County Fire Department ride-alongs, station tours and non-emergency community event support have been suspended.
"With the rising concerns related to (COVID-19), the decision was made out of an abundance of caution and with our community and fire personnel's safety and health as our highest priority," the department said in a news release.
Firefighters will continue to respond to all emergencies.
The department asked that 911 callers notify dispatchers if they have symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
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LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern Valley Healthcare District said it has been inundated with more than 600 messages from people seeking appointments for a COVID-19 vaccination.
The district is asking for patience as it goes through the requests. A response could take a few days.


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Preferred bidder appointed to develop new Edinburgh hospital
Integrated Health Solutions Lothian chosen to build Royal Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Clinical Neurosciences
A major milestone has been reached with the plans to develop a new landmark clinical facility in Edinburgh.
Integrated Health Solutions Lothian has been chosen as the preferred bidder to design, build and maintain the new Royal Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh site.
The company is made up of construction firm, Brookfield Multiplex Construction Europe; architect, HLMAD; finance specialist, Macquarie Capital Group; and FM provider, and Bouygues E&S FM UK.
The development will prove significant in shaping the future of care by bringing children's, maternity and adult services together on the same site
The project will see services from the Royal Hospital for Sick Children; the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, currently based at the Western General Hospital; and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, brought together in a high-quality, modern facility.
As part of the procurement process a legal standstill period is currently being observed and, following this period, Integrated Health Solutions Lothian will work with NHS Lothian to finalise the details for the new building.
Construction work is expected to start in the autumn, with the hospital becoming operational in the summer of 2017.
Susan Goldsmith, director of finance at NHS Lothian, said: "The selection of a preferred bidder follows an extensive and thorough evaluation process.
"This announcement marks a major milestone in what is an extremely exciting project for the people of Lothian and beyond.
"The development will prove significant in shaping the future of care by bringing children's, maternity and adult services together on the same site.
"It will build on the existing centre of excellence, creating a major trauma centre and providing opportunities for sharing experience, expertise and research."
The project is the first acute hospital facility to be procured under the Scottish Government's Non Profit Distributing (NPD) model and the NHS Lothian team has been working closely with Scottish Futures Trust and the Scottish Government to prepare for the procurement process.
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, Alex Neil, said: "I am delighted to see the positive progress being made in the delivery of this dedicated new children's hospital and national centre of excellence for clinical neurosciences.
This announcement marks a major milestone in what is an extremely exciting project for the people of Lothian and beyond
"NHS Lothian has worked hard to get the project to this important stage and I look forward to hearing how they work with Integrated Health Solutions Lothian to commence construction later this year."
Peter Reekie, director of finance and member of the project steering board at the Scottish Futures Trust, added: "It's fantastic to reach this milestone on such a significant hospital project. Robust project preparation and the strength of the NHS Lothian project team, combined with SFT's simplified NPD programme approach had led to a highly-efficient and competitive procurement.
"I look forward to working with the team and preferred bidder to deliver construction activity later this year, which will be welcome news to many local businesses."
The new facility will be constructed on the site of car park B at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
The project is the first acute hospital facility to be procured under the Scottish Government's Non Profit Distributing model
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16-Year-Old Boy Shot While Attempting to Break Into Vehicle in Woodside Friday
A 16-year-old boy was shot while trying to break into a vehicle in Woodside early Friday (Photo: Google Maps)
April 18, 2022 By Michael Dorgan
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg while attempting to break into a vehicle in Woodside early Friday morning, according to police.
Police said the victim was with two other teens at around 2:25 a.m. when shots were fired while they were attempting to break into a vehicle at 39-45 65th Pl. One of the bullets struck the 16-year-old in the thigh.
The NYPD is still trying to determine who fired the shots and no arrests pertaining to the shooting have been made.
The teenagers' escapade, however, went from bad to worse after they tried to flee the shooter. The trio jumped on the back of a moped and then crashed into a car near the intersection of Broadway and 65th Street, after riding against the flow of traffic along 65th Street.
The car they struck was driven by an off-duty police officer, who would later arrest them. The cop, who was not injured in the collision, found that they were in possession of burglary tools, according to the NYPD.
Police said that all three teenagers suffered injuries during the incident and were transported to an area hospital by EMS.
The 16-year-old gunshot victim was treated for his bullet wound, while the two other teens were treated for crash-related injuries. One of the teens, 19, suffered a broken leg while the third teenager, 16, suffered trauma to his arms and body, police said.
Police said that all three teens were arrested, and charges are pending.
Joanne Halloran April 27th, 2022
At least the injured were the perpetrators and not innocent bystanders or owner of the vehicle. Hopefully they will change their ways.
Tim April 18th, 2022
Only 16. He'll be tried as a youth. I'm sure he'll sue the cop for shooting him.
Mac April 19th, 2022
Tim – Which article are you commenting on? This article said nothing about a cop shooting this perp.
If the kid is April 22nd, 2022
Um… Amish, then the Amish lives matter people will say it was a cop. We all know that by now.
No such thing as Amish on Amish violence or an innocent victim with an Amish perp.
old as dirt April 19th, 2022
according to article cop didnt shoot him…shooter unknown at this time…they ran into the cops car (off duty) on their moped…Karma ..but they are probably out already
Concerned Citizen April 18th, 2022
Karma. The system is truly corrupt if they charge the shooter and NOT these violent teens as adults. 10-15 years behind bars minimum.
Right age for long jail time April 18th, 2022
Thanks to the bail reform, they are going to be out in a week. These are the kind of criminals (Yes, criminals) that need to spend serious time in jail, otherwise they are and mock the system and keep their ways, but with more violence every time until they kill someone.
Gullible Republicans believe myths fairytales and conspiracy theories April 18th, 2022
19 year old hanging out with two 16 year olds committing crime should have aggregated charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and child endangerment.
Democrats love crime April 21st, 2022
Slap in the hand, then these delinquents will keep breaking into cars. How about we find them honest jobs, where they actually EARN money? 16 year olds out at 2:30a in the morning…what can go wrong? Hopefully it wasn't a school night.
Republicans love crime April 22nd, 2022
Since anti-liberal facts can't be posted, how about getting these innocent victims a job? Hopefully it wasn't a school night for these teenagers out at 2:30am.
Whoa April 18th, 2022
Jeez. If this doesn't scare them straight, nothing will.
😂 April 18th, 2022
That's a shame.


hether it's all those "staycations" we've been taking or the oft-repeated message that we need to get healthier, something is calling Americans out to play. The 2009 Sports & Fitness Participation Report from the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) indicates that across the country, people are hitting the gym or the links or the pool or the court or the trail in increasing numbers.
And with so many people playing—kids and adults alike—the range of games and pastimes being pursued has expanded. But you can keep current on the fun without constructing an entire new facility. Many of these newfangled (or at least new to your community) activities can be played using the fields and courts and trails and pool you already have.
Not sure you need to add anything to your agenda? Consider this: Expanding your program offerings beyond the basics can help you tap untouched segments of your community and bring new patrons through your doors. Introducing emerging sports, many of which have things in common with the programs you already offer, can provide a natural next step for kids or adults seeking a fresh challenge. You'll keep them coming back, rather than watch them drift away.
The real question is determining what to add. Do you live in a town aching to play ultimate or ready to step up to the cricket wicket? Are there cyclists or lacrosse players in them there hills? As always, the members of your community are your best source for inspiration (ask them what they'd like!), but below you'll find some further details from the SGMA report and a look at some of the offbeat endeavors catching on around the nation. And don't worry, although these activities may be new to you, they've already established a following, which means there are resources available and experts you can call on, or perhaps even partner with. Read on!


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Hundreds of haredi Orthodox close Jerusalem roads to protest arrest of draft-dodging yeshiva student
JERUSALEM (JTA) – More than 40 haredi Orthodox protesters were arrested in Jerusalem during a demonstration against the arrest of a yeshiva student who refused to register for the draft.
The demonstration on Thursday morning closed an intersection near the entrance of Jerusalem.
Police and some of the estimated 400 protesters clashed during the demonstration, which also stopped the Jerusalem light rail on Jaffa Road. The demonstrators shouted, "We will die before we enlist," Ynet reported.
The demonstration that closed Jerusalem roads came a few hours before the start of the Jerusalem Pride Parade, which will close roads and bring out extra security.
While haredi Orthodox men studying in yeshiva are exempt from the draft, they are required to appear at an enlistment office to present evidence of their studies and sign a deferral. But some members of the community, including those associated with the Jerusalem Faction, a radical haredi group, refuse to even sign the deferral.
A bill setting military enlistment quotas for haredi Orthodox yeshiva students passed its initial reading in the Knesset at the beginning of July. The legislation requires that a minimum number of students serve in the military or the government will reduce the annual budget allocation for their yeshivas. The target will increase each year for 10 years.
The measure likely will be reintroduced when the Knesset returns from its three-month recess in October. It could bring down the current government if the haredi Orthodox parties leave the ruling government coalition in protest.


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Свинячий бунт (       ) - робітниче збройне повстання, у Північній Фінляндії який відбувся 2 лютого 1922. Коли група грубо озброєних червоногвардійців, організоване членами прорадянського партизанського загону на чолі з офіцером Яхветті Мойланеном (справжнє ім'я Франц Янне Мююрюляйнен, журналістський псевдонім Йуусо Матеро), Карло Карху (Акселем Геллманом), перетнула фінсько-радянський кордон біля Куолаярві та Савукоскі, роззброївши роту фінських прикордонників.

Вони попрямували до лісозаготівельної дільниці, що належала компанії Kemijoki Oy. Де вони заарештували керівників складу і конфіскували касу.

Інцидент отримав свою назву від того факту, що лідер червоногвардійців Франс Мюйруляйнен стояв на ящику, який раніше містив свинину, коли він виголошував свою промову під назвою «Оголошення битви Червоного партизанського батальйону Півночі».  Після промови 283 робітники та члени їхніх родин приєдналися до батальйону, були озброєні та отримали гроші.  Потім батальйон повернувся до кордону. Дорогою він пограбував групу прикордонників та інші робочі місця.

7 лютого батальйон, який на той час налічував близько 240 осіб, перетнув кордон і повернувся до Радянського Союзу. Інформація про інцидент була отримана в Рованіємі лише 5 лютого, і батальйону вдалося вислизнути до прибуття групи білогвардійців

Повстання було задумане як відповідна реакція Комуністичної партії Росії на профінське повстання у Східній Карелії (див. Карельське повстання (1921-1922)), метою якого було створення особливої Північної комуністичної радянської республіки, до якої б увійшли Північна Фінляндія, Швеція, Норвегія та Радянська Карелія.

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Існує дві версії походження позначення повстання. Згідно з першою, свою назву заколот отримав тому, що керівник повстання Яхветті Мойланен зачитав відозву про вербування до Північного партизанського батальйону, стоячи на ящику зі свинячим салом.

За другою версією, заколот був названий так, тому що під час повстання було вкрадено велику кількість свинячих ребер.

Дивись також

 Aunus expedition
 Громадянська війна у Фінляндії
 Heimosodat

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Радянсько-фінляндські відносини
1922 у Фінляндії
Громадянська війна в Росії

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A little about me: I attended the University of Wyoming where I graduated with my BA in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education in 1999. I began my teaching career in 2000 at Cerbat Elementary in Kingman, AZ where I taught a K-2nd multi-age class for 1 year, a 1st-2nd mutli-age for 4 years, and 1st grade for a year before moving to Evanston in 2006, where I taught Kindergarten for 3 years at Uinta Meadows Elementary. This year marks my 9th year here in Mountain View and my 18th year of teaching, and I am proud to be a Mountain View Buffalo!


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Villa, Liverpool renew their top-flight rivalry
Aston Villa and Liverpool will renew their rivalry with a Premier League clash at Villa Park on Saturday 2 November 2019, kick-off at 17:00 CAT. The match is one of 10 across England's top flight this coming weekend.
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Group G wide open, Ludogrets look to continue dominance
Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League sees Group G wide open, while Bulgaria's Ludogrets will look continue their dominance in Group H. The fixtures are part of 24 spread across the continent on Thursday.
Inter look to take down Dortmund
Internazionale will look to take three points off Borussia Dortmund when the teams meet in a Group F UEFA Champions League clash at the San Siro on Wednesday. The match is one of 16 Matchday 3 fixtures in the group stage of the competition, spread across 22-23 October.
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Kevin Ryan is Site Manager at Environmental Health Laboratories (EHL) in South Bend, Indiana. This is a division of UL, the product-compliance and testing giant. Because UL certified the WTC steel for its ability to withstand fires, the steel's performance on September 11 is obviously of concern to the company.
While Ryan's letter does not constitute an official statement from Underwriters Laboratories, it suggests incipient disagreements between UL and NIST about the true cause of the WTC collapses.
Gayle is deputy chief of the Metallurgy Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and head of the "NIST and the WTC" team. A draft of the government agency's final report on the WTC collapses is due in January.
Ryan copied the letter to Gayle in e-mails to David Ray Griffin, author of the New Pearl Harbor, and to Catherine Austin Fitts, who is a member of the 911Truth.org board. Griffin requested and received permission to distribute Ryan's letter to other parties. The letter was published Friday (11/12) at septembereleventh.org, the site of the 9/11 Visibility Project.
far too low to cause a failure of the structural steel.
said everyone needs to know the full truth of what really happened on that day.
reported Friday (11/12) that the NIST team under Gayle is planning to hold some of its deliberations in secret. "The announcement has been sharply protested by advocates for families of the 9/11 victims, who said they were considering a lawsuit to force the agency to open the meetings to the public," the Times wrote.
Having recently reviewed your team's report of 10/19/04, I felt the need to contact you directly.
As I'm sure you know, the company I work for certified the steel components used in the construction of the WTC buildings. In requesting information from both our CEO and Fire Protection business manager last year, I learned that they did not agree on the essential aspects of the story, except for one thing – that the samples we certified met all requirements. They suggested we all be patient and understand that UL was working with your team, and that tests would continue through this year. I'm aware of UL's attempts to help, including performing tests on models of the floor assemblies. But the results of these tests appear to indicate that the buildings should have easily withstood the thermal stress caused by pools of burning jet fuel.
The results of your recently published metallurgical tests seem to clear things up (3), and support your team's August 2003 update as detailed by the Associated Press (4), in which you were ready to "rule out weak steel as a contributing factor in the collapse". The evaluation of paint deformation and spheroidization seem very straightforward, and you noted that the samples available were adequate for the investigation. Your comments suggest that the steel was probably exposed to temperatures of only about 500F (250C), which is what one might expect from a thermodynamic analysis of the situation.
However the summary of the new NIST report seems to ignore your findings, as it suggests that these low temperatures caused exposed bits of the building's steel core to "soften and buckle"(5). Additionally this summary states that the perimeter columns softened, yet your findings make clear that "most perimeter panels (157 of 160) saw no temperature above 250C". To soften steel for the purposes of forging, normally temperatures need to be above 1100C (6). However, this new summary report suggests that much lower temperatures were be able to not only soften the steel in a matter of minutes, but lead to rapid structural collapse.
This story just does not add up. If steel from those buildings did soften or melt, I'm sure we can all agree that this was certainly not due to jet fuel fires of any kind, let alone the briefly burning fires in those towers. That fact should be of great concern to all Americans. Alternatively, the contention that this steel did fail at temperatures around 250C suggests that the majority of deaths on 9/11 were due to a safety-related failure. That suggestion should be of great concern to my company.
There is no question that the events of 9/11 are the emotional driving force behind the War on Terror. And the issue of the WTC collapse is at the crux of the story of 9/11. My feeling is that your metallurgical tests are at the crux of the crux of the crux. Either you can make sense of what really happened to those buildings, and communicate this quickly, or we all face the same destruction and despair that come from global decisions based on disinformation and "chatter".
Thanks for your efforts to determine what happened on that day. You may know that there are a number of other current and former government employees that have risked a great deal to help us to know the truth. I've copied one of these people on this message as a sign of respect and support. I believe your work could also be a nucleus of fact around which the truth, and thereby global peace and justice, can grow again. Please do what you can to quickly eliminate the confusion regarding the ability of jet fuel fires to soften or melt structural steel.


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Q: Implementation of drawing from a set with non-uniform weights I would like to discuss how to optimally implement the following:
Given a set of elements,
all of them are distinct. Call this input set N, it has size n. These element each have a weight. Now, you need to create a subset (R) of this N of size r, where r is smaller then or equal to n.
This subset, again, cannot contain repetitions. Every element of R needs to be randomly chosen from N, if an element has a higher weight, the chance of it being chosen needs to be higher. If the total weight of all element in N is W, then the chance that element i is chosen needs to be w_i/W.
One last detail is that the weights are prone to change, but only to increase, they cannot decrease.
I want a neat implementation for this. I am working in Java, but I am hoping to find some language agnostic properties or details (or even pseudo code) that are interesting.
Now, for my own solution: I create an Array List of the original set of elements. I make sure that the weights are natural numbers and I add them n times if the weight of the element is n. Then I shuffle the arraylist (collections.shuffle) and I keep on taking element from the shuffled list and adding them to a Java Set until the size of the set is r. If the weight of an element increases, it gets added some more times to the original array list. Shuffle again, make a new subset.
My implementation needs loads of memory and the shuffle thingy is also slower if the set becomes bigger. Is there a better idea out there?

A: First, let's simplify it to drawing only one element, you calcualte
sum[-1] = 0
sum[i] = sum[i-1] + weight[i]

Then, you simply draw a number r in range [0,sum), and do binary search for r. The range it falls on, is the number you draw.
This is O(n) time solution.
You can obviously do it for more elements, but you will have to remove elements you have chosen from the set, or to repeat until you chose a new item. Both solutions however decay to quadric complexity for large subset size :(
But, can we improve it to do better?
Yes. Use a binary search tree instead of array. The binary search tree is actually a variation of order statistics tree, where instead of storing #children(v), you store the sum of weights in each subtree. Other than that - that's basically remains the same as order statistics tree.
More information about the tree solution can be found as an answer to a similar question: Algorithm to shuffle an Array randomly based on different weights
Complexity of building the tree is O(nlogn), and each query + removal is O(logn), which gives you O(nlogn + klogn) = O(nlogn)
So, we have two options:
If k in o(logn) (little o here), prefer recreating array with O(n) time per each query. Otherwise, you should prefer (in terms of time complexity) O(nlogn) tree based solution.
In terms of space, both solutions are linear in amount of extra space needed.

This can be even done better, with a single pass. This is called weighted reservoir sampling. It's main drawback is instability due to numeric issues for large weights due to the exponent part (at least from my experience).
This solution runs in linear time, with O(1) extra space (if not including the output array of size k).

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ARG TAKES CHARGE
James Argent wants to lose SEVEN stone in ten months before marrying Gemma Collins and joining Dancing On Ice
The singing Towie star is heading to boot camp - right after giving The GC a Valentine's Day to remember
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Updated: 12:04, 14 Feb 2019
JAMES Argent has told The Sun Online he will lose a staggering SEVEN stone before marrying Gemma Collins and following in her skate-marks and signing up to Dancing On Ice.
The 31-year-old set himself the ambitious target which, with rehearsals starting just before Christmas, would mean the Towie veteran shedding nearly 10lbs a month.
James Argent wants to follow Gemma Collins into joining Dancing On IceCredit: PA
He said: "If I was to do Dancing On Ice next year I'd want to lose seven stone. By this time next year I'd be a year and a half sober so I'd be in a pretty good position to do it.
"Gemma would love to see me do the show, purely for the fact that I'd go through everything that she's gone through."
And he's not wasting any time before embarking on the new regime, telling us: "I'm starting a diet this week.
"I'll potentially go to boot camp to kick start it - then it's something that I'm going to maintain throughout the year.
Arg is targeting a seven stone weight loss before doing the showCredit: Getty - Contributor
He has achieved an incredible slim-down before, pictured here in 2017Credit: Rex Features
Arg on The Real Full Monty with John Partridge last yearCredit: Rex Features
He added: "I love boxing as well as running, walking and tennis - that's kind of the sport I'm going to be doing."
The star has lost huge amounts of weight before - in 2015 going from 18 and a half stone to 14 and a half after adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Arg did it again in 2017, shocking fans when he emerged from ten weeks of rehab in Thailand with a startlingly trimmer look, having lost more than a stone.
And he has the perfect fitness inspo to do it again - with Gemma, 38, having shed two and a half stone due to the gruelling regime celebrities are put through on Dancing On Ice.
He was wildly supportive of Gemma's stint on the ice with Matt EversCredit: Getty - Contributor
Arg was often seen, in his trademark bow tie, watching in the crowdCredit: Rex Features
He posted this throwback picture in 2015 to inspire him to get back in shapeCredit: Instgaram
Arg explained: "She looks great at the moment. It would be good if she could continue her fitness, but that's down to Gemma.
"It was never about her being fit - I just wanted to push her to do as well as she possibly could have done in the competition."
Gemma revealed on Loose Women that she wanted to start trying for a baby this year - but Arg seemed to have one eye on his bank balance for their other plans this summer when we mentioned "baby making".
Chuckling as he reeled off a list of her other demands, he told us: "Yeah, I've got to see how much money I've got left after Valentine's.
The couple outside the Dorchester in London, where they will spend Valentine's DayCredit: Splash News
Gemma and Arg, seen here at the NTAs, are having a super-luxury Valentine'sCredit: The Mega Agency
"At the moment, she wants a Burberry bag, she wants to stay in the White City Hotel, she wants to stay in the Dorchester, she wants 100 red roses, she wants fancy cards.
"If I've got any money left then it depends on what we're going to be doing this summer."
He added: "As much as Gemma is very romantic and a good laugh, she definitely does like to be spoilt and she does have a few demands."
And another thing Gemma certainly wants is an engagement ring - urging Arg to propose practically every time she appears on TV.
Gemma Collins kisses boyfriend James Argent as she enjoys Dancing On Ice exit party
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He explained: "She's hinted at a certain type of ring that she wants, if we ever got engaged. I'll bear it in mind."
Arg's life has changed dramatically in recent years after going into rehab for drink and drug abuse last year - his third time in an addiction facility.
And he says he's adapted his life to make sure he stays on track, explaining: "I won't be going on any boys' holidays any time soon.
"I'll be away with Gemma and spend my holidays with either close family or friends, and going to nice places," he tells us. "I've got my Spanish tour and a lot of gigs."
Arg running late while filming Celebs Go Dating in 2017Credit: Rex Features
James is even open to delivering the musical partnership reality TV is crying out for.
He admitted: "You never know, me and Gemma as Christmas number 1 could potentially happen."
Could? More like must. With that followed by a turn on Dancing On Ice and a dramatic slim-down, it seems there's a busy year ahead for the good guy of Towie.
Gemma Collins reveals she will start trying for a baby with Arg at the end of the year
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How to make"も.." in Japanese.
This means "too", "and", or "also".
かれはサッカーがすきです。わたしもサッカーがすきです。 Kare wa soccer ga suki desu. Watashi mo soccer ga suki desu.
He likes soccer. I like soccer, too.
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Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine with cough, sneeze, or other activities that increase intraabdominal pressure. This problem affects up to 35% of women and often negatively impacts their quality of life.
An evaluation for SUI should include history, physical examination, urinalysis, demonstration of leak with cough or Valsalva, assessment of urethral mobility, and measurement of post-void residual (PVR) volume. If urinary incontinence is not demonstrated with the cough test, a non-mobile urethra is present, or if the incontinence appears multifactorial in etiology, multichannel urodynamic testing may be appropriate.
Lack of urethral sphincter function is known as intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD). ISD may be present with a hypermobile or fixed, non-mobile urethra. ISD may be caused by neuromuscular damage or trauma, including prior surgery. In ISD, the sphincter can no longer coapt, and incontinence may be severe. Urodynamic evaluation typically demonstrates either low maximal urethral closure pressure or low leak-point pressures.
Initial treatment of SUI should include a review of co-morbidities and medications that may be aggravating SUI such as the use of diuretics, narcotics, antihistamines, and anti-cholinergic medications.
Lifestyle modifications should follow. Weight loss has been shown to help decrease symptoms of SUI. Reducing consumption of beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine, and carbonation as well as limiting consumption of excess amounts of liquids (>64 ounces of liquids daily), managing constipation, and quitting smoking can help alleviate or reduce symptoms.
Kegel exercises (voluntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles) done regularly and with proper technique have been shown to be successful at managing SUI. Supervised pelvic physical therapy with use of biofeedback or the use of vaginal weighted cones placed in the vagina and held in place while contracting the pelvic floor, can also improve symptoms.
The use of pessaries has been shown to be successful about 50% of the time. Success with pessaries tends to be in patients whose SUI is related to specific activities who can use a pessary to resume the activities without leaking urine.
When SUI is associated with vaginal atrophy, local estrogen treatment has been shown to improve symptoms. It may take up to twelve weeks for patients to notice benefit. While several other medications have been evaluated for the specific treatment of SUI, there are currently no FDA approved drugs for this purpose.
For patients with ISD, injection of bulking agents into the proximal periurethral tissue (transurethrally or periurethrally) may be used. These agents may also be used for genuine SUI in women in whom operative intervention may be especially hazardous, as second-line therapy after surgery has failed, or when incontinence persists with a non-mobile bladder neck. Cure rates vary, depending on the indication, differences in injection techniques, types of material used, length of follow-up, and type of incontinence treated.
If patients continue to have bothersome symptoms of SUI following non-surgical management, surgical interventions may be recommended and high cure rates can be achieved.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee Opinion No. 603: Evaluation of uncomplicated stress urinary incontinence in women before surgical treatment. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Jun;123(6):1403-7. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000450759.34453.31.
Committee on Practice Bulletins—Gynecology and the American Urogynecologic Society. Practice Bulletin No. 155. Urinary incontinence in women. Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Nov;126(5):1120-2. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001143.
Richter HE, Burgio KL, Stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: non-surgical management. Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Walters MD, Karram MM (eds). Fourth Edition. Philadelphia. Elsevier Saunders, 2015.
Initially approved 11/2015; Published 1/2016, Reaffirmed 5/2017, Revised 11/2018.
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Magill Scouts will again be involved in this great community event, where scouts of all ages can take part in helping to green up our local area by planting trees and shrubs.
The event is to be held on Sunday 28th July, 2019. It usually begins around 9.30am and will be somewhere in the Campbelltown Council area (exact location TBA). Lions Club usually supply a barbecue and drinks after planting is done at about 11.30am.
More information will follow so check your section programs for term 3.


A year later and the Woodinville Boys Golf Team is doing pretty well and that's after graduating a deep bunch of seniors led by Wyatt Mosher. This year's senior class is much smaller but contains some fine talent led by Calvin McDonough. After starting off the season with a one-stroke loss to Lake Washington, the Falcons have slowly built momentum with a strong win over Bothell. Another big win came at Issaquah, then against Juanita, and then Inglemoor. The only Northshore loss came against the upstart North Creek Jaguars. Now sitting in the middle of the Kingco Conference pack, the boys have a shot at a winning record but they will have to weather two powerhouse teams, Eastlake and Mt. Si.
The year finishes up with Senior Night on Oct 9th and then a Northshore Playoff on October 12 both at the team's home course, The Golf Club at Echo Falls.