The rugged, stunningly beautiful landscape of southwest Utah has been capturing hearts for generations. The explorers, authors and artists who've encountered these red rock canyons and sandstone cliffs have found inspiration enough to last a lifetime, and you too will find your soul touched by this incredible place. You will begin by riding through part of the expansive Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and continue through two of Utah's iconic National Parks—Bryce Canyon and Zion. These fantastic destinations provide a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable bicycling vacation of a lifetime.
Marvel at the bulbous hoodoo spires of Bryce Canyon National Park and the deep sandstone canyons of Zion National Park.
Refuel with locally-sourced Southwestern cuisine, including farm-fresh meats served with hearty combinations of corn, rice, and beans spiced with chili peppers.
The best customer service. This was our 3rd Trek travel vacation and you continue to exceed our expectations. The guides you have are the best customer service people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. We are looking forward to our next adventure with Trek Travel.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Best Western Abbey Inn at 8:00 AM on the first day of the trip. Once everyone has arrived, you will be introduced to the beauty of Utah on a scenic 4 1/2 hour shuttle to the Boulder Mountain Lodge. Following a delicious lunch, your Trek Travel guides will lead you in a short round of introductions and will talk bike safety for riding in Utah and its national parks. They'll introduce you to your Trek bike for the week and will make sure you have a comfortable fit before you head out to explore the mystical landscape. Natural beauty abounds as you ride the Burr Trail through the red Wingate sandstone walls of Long Canyon to a heart-stopping view across the canyonlands sprawling to the eastern horizon. Tonight you and your new travel companions will meet at Hell's Backbone Grill for a social hour and dinner. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is the creation of chef-owners Jen Castle and Blake Spalding. Located in one of the most remote towns in the US (population 226 at last check) and supplied by Jen and Blake's own no-harm organic farm, Hell's Backbone Grill is a bright spot on the culinary map. These James Beard Award nominees and winners of numerous awards including Best Restaurant in Utah (Salt Lake Magazine, 2017) are sure to serve up one of the most memorable meals of your trip.
In the tiny, remote town of Boulder you may be surprised to find one of Utah's most highly acclaimed restaurants. But Hell's Backbone Grill is more than the impressive list of awards it has won-- this unique place is a testament to how two impassioned people can bring a beautiful vision of sustainability and community into reality. Blake and Jen, the chef-owners of HBG, have been welcoming guests of Trek Travel for over a decade with warm smiles, lively tales, and incredible food at the end of the long first day of the trip. Hell's Backbone Grill is truly a special place in the world and we are honored to bring you here. Photo by Ace Kvale.
Today you'll ride among the ridges, mesas, and valleys of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, along one of the most scenic byways in the United States. Views stretch in every direction as you cruise across the Hogsback Ridge and drop down to the green, shady Calf Creek drainage. From here, you'll ride into Escalante, the gateway to the National Monument. Stop for a quick stretch break or continue riding to today's lunch spot, Powell Point overlook. Sweeping views of red rock formations extend as far as the eye can see, and you are welcome to enjoy lunch as you take it all in. After lunch there is plenty of riding on tap or you can shuttle to the hotel for an afternoon nap or a stroll along the rim of the Bryce Canyon amphitheater. Either way, you'll be welcomed by expansive views of the Aquarius Plateau and the red, pink and white sandstone chimneys of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. This evening you will enjoy dinner on your own at the historic Lodge at Bryce Canyon. Take this opportunity to grab an early or late meal and catch sunset over the hoodoos before or after.
It's your day to uncover the treasures of Bryce Canyon National Park. In the morning, you'll enjoy an out-and-back ride through the park along the rim of Bryce Canyon. Pause to take pictures at the many scenic overlooks with spectacular views of the hoodoos and natural arches. You'll be spoiled at lunchtime by a gourmet picnic, set up by your Trek Travel guides. Afterward, your guides will help you plan a free afternoon of exploring the canyon by foot. This is a great chance to get up close to the geologic wonders of Bryce Canyon and, of course, there's always the option to read that book tucked away in your bag or play games in the Lodge. Whatever you choose, your Trek Travel guides are a great resource to make it happen. After the explorations of the afternoon, you will shuttle for a delicious upscale dinner at the Stone Hearth Grille, a small locally-owned restaurant housed in a former bed and breakfast just outside the town of Tropic.
Today's route leaves behind the pink cliffs and spires of Bryce Canyon National Park and takes you to the sheer rock faces of Zion National Park. You'll ride through the stunning landscape of Red Canyon on a bicycle path, so keep an eye out for deer and other wildlife. Along the way you'll stop for a quick picnic lunch at the Zion Mountain Ranch before descending into Zion National Park. Have your camera ready to catch your first view of Zion's stunning sandstone summits and rugged peaks. You'll follow the ribbon of road past the Checkerboard Mesa to the Zion Tunnel and descend switchbacks along the canyon wall to the Virgin River and on to the town of Springdale. If you are feeling up for more miles at the end of the day you may ride into Zion Canyon before making your way to Springdale. Tonight you'll stay at Flanigan's Inn, a quiet retreat near the gates of Zion. Scout local dining establishments on your own, such as Oscar's or the Spotted Dog Café, or feel free to branch out and find a new spot.
Hiking offers an intimate way to enjoy Zion's diverse and expansive trail system, and today is your opportunity to explore the Park on your own on foot. You may discover the fabled Virgin River Narrows (water level permitting) and hike through clear water beneath towering rock walls. If you are undaunted by heights, tackle the awesome Angels Landing or the challenging Observation Point Trail, or select a shorter walk to Weeping Rock or the Emerald Pools. Whatever you decide, your guides will be available to provide suggestions and information and provide lunch for you to take on the trail. If you prefer to get another ride in today, we have the perfect spin up to the Zion Tunnel for you. You'll spend your final evening together reminiscing over the week's adventures at the Bit and Spur restaurant. Challenge your guides to a game of pool over margaritas before a great Mexican dinner at this Springdale mainstay and local's favorite.
On your last morning, you'll cycle past Zion's most notable monuments—The Watchman, Court of the Patriarchs, Angels Landing and Weeping Rock—arriving at the Temple of Sinawava, where the canyon road gives way to the Virgin River. Enjoy the cool and quiet of the morning deep inside the canyon, while the sun is still high on the cliff walls. Or, take the morning to sleep in and indulge with much-deserved rest before check-out.
Today you'll ride among the ridges, mesas, and valleys of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, along one of the most scenic byways in the United States. Views stretch in every direction as you cruise across the Hogsback Ridge and drop down to the green, shady Calf Creek drainage. From here, you'll ride into Escalante, the gateway to the National Monument. Stop for a quick stretch break or continue riding to today's lunch spot, Powell Point overlook. Sweeping views of red rock formations extend as far as the eye can see, and you are welcome to enjoy lunch as you take it all in. After lunch there is plenty of riding on tap or you can shuttle to the hotel for an afternoon nap or a dip in the pool. Either way, you'll be welcomed by expansive views of the Aquarius Plateau and the red, pink and white sandstone chimneys of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. This evening you will enjoy dinner on your own in the small community of Bryce Canyon City or your guides will offer a shuttle into the Park for dining at the historic Lodge at Bryce Canyon.
It's your day to uncover the treasures of Bryce Canyon National Park. In the morning, you'll enjoy an out-and-back ride through the park along the rim of Bryce Canyon. Pause to take pictures at the many scenic overlooks with spectacular views of the hoodoos and natural arches. You'll be spoiled at lunchtime by a gourmet picnic, set up by your Trek Travel guides. Afterward, your guides will help you plan a free afternoon of exploring the canyon by foot. This is a great chance to get up close to the geologic wonders of Bryce Canyon and, of course, there's always the option to read that book tucked away in your bag. Whatever you choose, your Trek Travel guides are a great resource to make it happen. After the explorations of the afternoon, you will shuttle for a delicious upscale dinner at the Stone Hearth Grille, a small locally-owned restaurant housed in a former bed and breakfast just outside the town of Tropic.
Situated in the heart of Utah's canyon country, the Boulder Mountain Lodge boasts an award-winning restaurant, outdoor hot tub, natural well water straight from the tap, and a fire pit from which to enjoy the amazing view of the desert night sky.
This National Historic Landmark is the only "in-park" lodging at Bryce Canyon and offers a rustic and relaxed 1920s style. The rooms at the lodge are located just a short walk from the rim of the Bryce Canyon amphitheater, so guests can be sure to catch a sunrise or sunset over the hoodoos during their visit.
This modern, sophisticated inn just steps from the Zion National Park entrance boasts a full-service spa with hot-stone, sports recovery and deep-tissue massage, as well as one of the locals' favorite bistros: The Spotted Dog. Everything here is locally-sourced when possible and at the height of freshness. Choose to sit back with a coffee and enjoy the view. Here, relaxation is your only job.
This spacious hotel is located just a few miles from the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park. The newest accommodations near the Park, the hotel offers wifi and an outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool. You will stay at this hotel in place of The Lodge at Bryce Canyon on select dates.
Entrance fees for all activities, private tours and events.
Due to national park requirements, electronic-assist bikes are not available on this trip.
The terrain is varied, from sustained climbing in often windy conditions, to more level riding in cool canyons. The scenery and splendid views make the climbs and the windy conditions worthwhile, but this is a trip best suited to strong riders. The first three days of the trip are spent between about 6,700 and 9,000 feet elevation, which can make the riding more challenging if you spend most of your time at or near sea level. There are also sections of road that, while offering amazing views, can seem exposed to riders with a fear of heights. Bryce & Zion is best suited for our Type 3 Riders. Our Trek Travel guides can also easily accommodate Type 2 Riders, who seek less mileage or fewer uphills, with a boost in the van. Type 4 Riders will enjoy the extra mileage the avid route options offer.
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into St. George, Utah (SGU). You can contact the St. George Shuttle (800 933 8320, www.StGShuttle.com) to schedule a taxi ride from the airport to downtown St. George for approximately $25, one way. Or you can call for a taxi upon arrival at the airport and should expect to pay a similar amount. However, taxis are not necessarily waiting at this small airport so we encourage you to arrange transportation ahead of time for the transfer between the airport and your accommodations. Please note that the St. George Airport will be closed to all flights from May 29-Sept. 26, 2019, for a runway repair and replacement project. Guests needing to travel to St. George during this time frame will need to fly into Las Vegas and follow the instructions below.
Alternatively, you may fly into Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) and shuttle approximately 2 hours to St. George. The St. George Shuttle (800 933 8320, www.StGShuttle.com, $39 per person each way or $49 per person for the Executive Shuttle) will drop you off at their office in downtown St. George, and you can take a taxi to your pre-trip accommodations. Or you may contact the St. George Express, which offers door-to-door service from the Las Vegas Airport (435 652 1100, www.stgeorgeexpress.com). Prices vary by the pickup time of the shuttle. When making travel plans from Las Vegas, please note that St. George, Utah is on Mountain Standard Time.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Best Western Abbey Inn (1129 S Bluff Street, St. George, UT 84770) at 8:00 AM on the first day of the trip. If you choose to stay at the Abbey Inn the night before your trip, special rates may be available for Trek Travel guests, depending upon your travel dates. Simply mention Trek Travel when you call the hotel to book. For guests driving to the trip start, please note that you may not leave your vehicle at the Abbey Inn during your trip. Instead, you may contact Temple View RV (800-776-6410, please mention that you are with Trek Travel) to reserve a storage space for your vehicle for the duration of your trip. It's $10/day or $50 for 5+ days (up to a month)). Temple View RV is a 0.4 mile walk from the Abbey Inn. Once the luggage has been loaded, you will shuttle 4 1/2 hours to Boulder Mountain Lodge. While on the shuttle, your guides will give you a preview of the day's ride and commentary on the area. Please have your first day's cycling clothes easily accessible, separate from your luggage. After enjoying a fresh, delicious lunch, you will change into your biking clothes and begin the ride along the scenic Burr Trail.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip start with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Boulder Mountain Lodge (435 335 7460), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. It is highly recommended that you do everything within your power to make the scheduled pick-up, as it is very difficult to get to the Lodge on your own. However, if you are in need of private transportation, we suggest you try the St. George Shuttle (800 933 8320, www.StGShuttle.com) to arrange transportation at your own expense.
You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at Flanigan's Inn. You'll then shuttle 1 hour to the St. George Airport (SGU), arriving at approximately 12:00 PM. Please allow adequate connection time for any ongoing travel to accommodate possible traffic delays. If needed, you can alternatively be dropped off at the Abbey Inn or Temple View RV in downtown St. George after the airport drop-offs have been made.
On those trips when the St. George Airport is closed for runway repairs (May 29 through September 26, 2019) Trek Travel will offer a drop-off at the St. George Shuttle office instead of the airport. You should expect to arrive at the St. George Shuttle office around 12:00 PM.
Amira is a jewel in the desert and boasts some of the only four-diamond accommodations in southern Utah. This recently renovated 46-room property was formerly the Green Valley Resort & Spa and features two pools, a fitness center and an on-site restaurant.
The Inn at Entrada is located about 15 minutes from downtown St. George, on the way to Snow Canyon State Park. This small luxury resort is inside a gated golf community and offers luxury casitas, a fitness center, spa, golf and on-site restaurants. An outdoor theater and outdoor pool are among the many amenities at this beautiful property.
Conveniently located near downtown St. George, the Inn features a full breakfast, outdoor heated pool, exercise room and high speed internet. It is also the pick up point on the first day of your Utah cycling vacation. When booking, mention that you are traveling with Trek Travel to receive a special rate the night before your trip begins (please note this discount may not be available on certain dates).
The guest rooms at this impeccable hotel are located on floors 35 though 39, giving you a bird's-eye view of all the glitz and action that is the Las Vegas Strip through floor to ceiling windows. Guests also enjoy direct access to the adjacent Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino as well as a fitness facility, pool, on-site spa, and recently renovated art deco-inspired rooms.
These non-smoking and non-gaming suites are a secluded retreat from the Vegas casinos. Upscale linens, pillow-top beds, swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and 24-hour concierge denote the level of luxury and service.
The Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas captures the sophistication and cosmo qualities that has made this resort city famous, but with a touch of class that's more than what you might expect. As an Aria hotel, it's smack-dab in the heat of the action, and there will be plenty of options for entertainment, dining, nightlife and gaming. And with an award-winning spa, you'll also have all the options you need for downtime, pampering and rejuvenation.


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"Wake Up Call " is the second single by Maroon 5 from their second studio album, It Won't Be Soon Before Long. It had been rumored as the second single, and the band confirmed this on the May 22 episode of TRL. The band also said that they are excited to do the music video for the song. FMQB confirmed that the single would be released to radio on July 17. It leaked online shortly before May 1, 2007 as part of a four track sampler from It Won't Be Soon Before Long. They performed the song on 45th at Night, which included a special guest Eve. The remix was never officially recorded. Another remix was with Mary J. Blige making a special guest appearance for this song.Before the release of "Wake Up Call", the band promoted by performing it a half-step lower. The song was also heard playing in the background in a club scene on the HBO hit, Entourage. The song was BBC Radio 1 playlisted for the playlist week beginning July 18, 2007.It is also featured as downloadable content for Rock Band as of June 25.
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On this disc, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune – possibly Claude Debussy's most popular work for orchestra – is framed by two of his greatest achievements in the medium, La Mer and Images pour orchestre. All three works are programmatic, but Debussy's concern was to create an atmosphere rather than any naturalistic likeness. The Prélude is a case in point – while taking his inspiration from a pastoral poem by Stéphane Mallarmé, Debussy famously told a conductor who wanted a more detailed explanation: 'It's a shepherd playing the flute, sitting on his bum in the grass!' In La Mer, Debussy abstains from the various clichés of so many other musical depictions of water, and instead creates an immediately recognizable seascape, largely through a pioneering use of various instrumental timbres, once described as 'an impressionism of sounding dots'. Soon after La Mer, the composer started on Images, in which he went even further: although using a large orchestra, Debussy mainly avoids big sonorities, concentrating instead on unusual sound combinations and on transparency. His aim was compose a cycle focusing on the colours of three countries, while as far as possible avoiding the clichés associated with their music. Of its three panels, the expansive middle one, Ibéria, is often performed as an independent piece, but its Spanish colouring takes on new shades when framed by Scottish mists and the freshness of spring in France. The present disc combines new recordings by Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Lan Shui with the team's acclaimed performance of La Mer, first released in 2007 on Seascapes, a programme of sea-related works. The reviewer in American Record Guide called it 'the most astounding, effective, and beautiful recording of La Mer I have ever heard' and in BBC Music Magazine it was described as 'an unequivocally world-class performance'.


I am satisfied that the arrangements made with respect to the production, storage, distribution, return or other handling of the voting papers used in the ballot, and the arrangements for the counting of the votes, included all such security arrangements as were reasonably practicable for the purpose of minimisingthe risk that any unfairness or malpractice might occur.
I am satisfied that I have been able to carry out the functions conferred on me without any interference from the trade union or any of its members, officials or employees.
Luke Smith, Ernie Orviss, Steve Clarke and Clive Haylett acted as scrutineers.
Any enquiries to Andy Beeby, Branch Secretary.
The UK Work Stress Network has announced that their Annual Conference 2018 will take place at the Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8RS on Saturday, 24 November 2018, 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and Sunday, 25 November 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
In line with CWU Conference Policy, the CWU is proud to announce its continued support and sponsorship of both the UK Work Stress Network Conference and the new edition of the organisation's excellent "Work Stress Handbook" published earlier this year.
The UK National Work Stress Network is a Trade Unionist led organisation which is committed to the eradication of the causes of work-related stress and associated illnesses. It campaigns to advance this aim through its involvement with the Hazards Campaign and in conjunction with the TUC, European organisations and within UK Trade Union structures.
The Conference will examine working lives becoming much more complex and stressful. Working life is becoming more complex from all angles. Following the EU referendum result, with 'BREXIT' looming, we face an uncertain future for the country, employment and business. Employment and other laws originating from the EU, once transferred into UK law, will almost certainly face dilution or even removal under another Conservative Government. Health and Safety laws are still in place but many employers disregard or are ignorant of the HSE Stress Management Standards.
The Prime Minister has flagged up a greater need for better care and support particularly for Mental Health. The government commissioned Stevenson-Farmer independent review into workplace mental health concluded that the UK faces a significant mental health challenge at work and that both employers and government must prioritise and invest far more in improving mental health. At the same time the NHS is struggling to keep up, and no extra money seems to be forthcoming. Pressures on public services continue to remain high under the enduring austerity regime. Workers face increasing demands on their time and skills.
Are you a young worker dealing with the brave new world of zero hours contracts, coping with the demands of more than one employer? Are you a middle aged worker coping with the pressures of being both a worker and a parent to children (younger and older) at home? Are you the carer of elderly parents? Or are you an older worker having to work much longer than you had ever anticipated? Working life is becoming more complex from both ends of the age spectrum.
This conference will examine the impact of mental health issues at work as we move through our careers that are being extended every year. It will examine new research on specific age groups and what problems are being identified. It will explore strategies that we can promote to improve working life for those with mental health issues in the workplace.
No-one has any idea precisely what is ahead for us. All we can say for certain is that as Trade Unionists we will be operating in a challenging and changing environment.
This UK National Stress Network Conference will give an opportunity to reflect, discuss and learn from each other. It will examine what is ahead as hopefully there will be by then a much clearer idea of the future. The Conference will focus on how best to defend hard-won Trade Union Health and Safety protections whatever the atmosphere the UK is faced with post Brexit. The conference will also look at the strategies needed, whistleblowing, campaigning, organising, and how Unions, Safety Reps and Workers can protect themselves. The Conference will be identifying the protections already achieved in work stress, what is under threat and how best to protect them.
Speakers and workshops are to be confirmed shortly. Those who attend regularly will be aware of the record for providing interesting speakers and stimulating, interesting workshops.
This conference is aimed at Health and Safety Representatives, Trades Union Officials and Shop Stewards, Human Resources and Health and Safety Specialists and Stress Management Consultants.
At this year's CWU Women's Conference a motion was debated and carried regarding the provision of female toilets across the BT Estate.
The main instruction within the motion called for the Women's Advisory Committee to work with the CWU Officers to ensure that BT urgently address the issue of access and lockable toilets in BT buildings where only one toilet is available; where multiple toilets are in place this should be suitably labelled to identify male or female use and fit for purpose.
The motion also stated that BT should ensure that where no toilet is available on site, details of the nearest toilet (in a public or BT building), is displayed in a prominent location within the building to assist everyone who needs access to toilet facilities.
As a result of this motion representations have been made to BTPFS and discussions have now taken place on the issue of improving toilet facilities, particularly for female engineers.
The business have informed the CWU that a project has already commenced which involves surveying each of the 172 buildings where there are currently female engineers.
The survey will inform on the requirements in each building in order to complete an appropriate refresh of the toilets. It is hoped that the survey will be completed by early November and that refresh will begin between November and completed by March 2019.
Floor to ceiling walls or individual toilets.
Clean environment and a feeling of safety.
Directional signage in the reception of the building.
Local P&FS refresh programme to commence late Autumn 2018.
The CWU has also being informed of a Welfare location app that is at user testing stage that will inform engineers about the location of building facilities. When the app is opened a map is displayed with the location and the nearest BT buildings with toilets. It is expected that this app will be available in October 2018.
Clearly as more female engineers are recruited into the business there will need to be a requirement to monitor where new females join and in which buildings they are working in order that the provision of female facilities is sufficient.
It will be the intention of the CWU to continue to work with the business to ensure this programme is rolled out and that the refresh programme is completed.
Tomorrow (Tuesday 30th October) Dave Ward, General Secretary will once again have an hour-long slot on LBC Radio. The response to the last show was amazing with members and representatives massively supporting the work we did to promote the event.
It is now time to do the same and more. In the lead up to the show tomorrow we are asking you to take to social media using the hashtag #GetTheDaveOn and tag @CWUNews @LBC and @IainDale into your posts supporting a union voice being heard in the media.
We also ask that during the show you join us in promoting the union via #GetTheDaveOn but also phoning in with your question on 0345 60 60 973.
If we want more CWU voices in the media we have to take these opportunities and throw our weight behind them.
Today at 11:00 we launched www.saveourpostoffice.co.uk – this microsite will give us the ability to quickly gain support online for our campaign to protect Post Offices.
In the coming weeks we will be working with external partners, Labour and Momentum to ensure both of the tools on the website are used as widely as possible.
It is absolutely vital that we maximise the influence of our members across the whole union on this. We want people to sign-up, to sign their friends and families and to share the link via social media, WhatsApp and Email.
Going forward we will produce the petition in paper form to support other elements of our campaign.


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FTI Consulting Public Affairs Snapshot – The Queen's Speech 2021: Doubling Down on Levelling Up
Ollie Welch
Senior Director - Public Affairs , London
Adrian Pascu-Tulbure
Director - Public Affairs , London
Tom Pridham
COVID-19Public Affairs & Government RelationsEurope, Middle East & Africa
Whilst eighteen months has passed since the last State Opening of Parliament, it feels like far longer. The nature of our political debate, the role of the state, and what we expect from our elected representatives has changed beyond all recognition. Understandably, the Covid pandemic has limited the extent to which the Government has been able to deliver on its wide-ranging set of promises from the 2019 General Election.
A report published by the Institute for Government shows that while half of the Government's commitments are completed or on track, those that remain will be the most difficult to achieve, including those on social care, levelling up, and net zero. As such, today's Queen's Speech was simultaneously an opportunity for the Government to recommit to its pre-pandemic agenda, a waypoint on the long path to post-pandemic recovery, and a chance to cement the votes of the new Conservative electorate and deliver on the post-Brexit promises made to them, in particular on skills, training and infrastructure.
Levelling Up and Building Back Better (and Greener)
"Levelling up" was the buzzword today – as it has been since the General Election. With the evidence being that it has not merely cut through but is delivering electoral results, this is hardly surprising. In the Government's eyes, levelling up is about a little bit of everything: schools, health, infrastructure, policing, industry, productivity, civic pride, the strength of local leadership and the quality of life. As a result, policy agendas in almost all Whitehall departments point towards it. As a concept in itself, much of the detail will only be set out in a Levelling Up White Paper later in the year. But even before then it already feels like the platform on which Conservative electoral success at the next election will stand or fall.
Until then, there is new detail on training and education, with the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill announcing a right to government-funded training for all adults without the equivalent of A-levels. For the first time employers will have a statutory role in planning publicly funded training programmes with the hope that courses can be matched to the needs of local businesses or new investors. The Bill will also extend the student loan system to those who want to study at local further education colleges at any stage in their life. Adults will be able to access the equivalent of four years of student loans, to be used flexibly for full-time or part-time education, technical qualifications or individual course modules. This reflects the Government's real interest in helping the significant chunk of the population who lack formal higher or further education qualifications – an increasing number of whom are new Conservative voters.
It's long been axiomatic to the Johnson administration that building back better means building back greener – this is increasingly a vote winner too. But this session, there was less new activity: as expected, additions to the rolled-over Environment Bill include new legal duties to tackle sewage discharges into rivers and help protect waterways, and a much-trailed Animal Welfare Plan which contains legislative measures recognising animal sentience, increasing protections for farm animals, sporting animals and pets, and taking action against the import of hunting trophies and the ivory and foie gras trades. Moreover, there is activity on public transport: there is a commitment to produce a White Paper on rail and bus reform, while the snappily named High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill proves that HS2 is still very much a Government priority.
A Bonfire of European Regulation
Though the Government insists on any reference to Brexit being in the past tense, this was the first legislative programme with the opportunity to bring about regulatory reform free of the constraints of European law. Foremost will be a Subsidy Control Bill, intended to establish a new framework for the allocation of public funds to business sectors and investment projects. Ministers sense a quick win with first-time Tory voters in the midlands and north of England whose jobs and businesses most stand to benefit. Nevertheless, scope to extend State Aid – even if it is now to be referred to simply as "subsidy" – is not free of all external influence. Under the trade deal signed with the EU, the UK is obliged to maintain a regulatory 'level playing field' and many (though not all) in Downing Street will be wary of starting another trade row with Brussels.
A National Insurance Contributions Bill will be the vehicle for the reintroduction of freeports in England – eight trading hubs where goods will no longer subject to tariffs, and tax advantages are granted to businesses operating within their boundaries. As well as providing employers with relief from National Insurance contributions for eligible new employees in Freeports for three years, up to earnings of £25,000 per annum, the same Bill will also provide streamlined processes for businesses to employ professionals from overseas. Elsewhere, a Procurement Bill will simplify regulations governing how businesses can bid for public sector contracts, setting higher barriers of entry for foreign tenders.
Appealing to the more populist end of the Brexit vote, the Government will also introduce a new Asylum Bill aimed at discouraging cross-Channel migrants, under which asylum applications from anyone who passed through a 'safe' country before arrival in the UK will be blocked.
NHS and Social Care
Social care was the dog that did not bark in the night. In fairness, it has been in the "too difficult" box since at least the Blair era; everyone accepts the current situation is untenable but every attempt to fix it has, politically, foundered. Ten years on from the Dilnot proposals, which put forward a lifetime cap on the cost of care for individuals alongside more generous means-testing, the key difficulty remains the burden on the Exchequer. Arguably, Covid has changed the dynamics, with a far greater appetite for state spending in times of crisis – although it remains to be seen how long this appetite will last. Echoing Lord Bethell, who last year said that Covid meant there was no bandwidth for considering social care, this Queen's Speech merely said that proposals on social care "will be brought forward" – most likely in line with 2021's Spending Review.
There was however plenty of health-related content, albeit little of it new. The Government confirmed work was underway on a potential Covid booster campaign later this year, as well as on a NHS Catchup and Recovery Plan to help the 4.7 million people in England now waiting for care and over 380,000 waiting more than a year for treatment. A Health and Care Bill will deliver an Integrated Care System in every part of the country, increase Government and Parliament's scrutiny of NHS England, tackle bureaucracy, ban junk food adverts online or pre-9pm watershed on TV, and place the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch on a statutory footing. There are additional programmes in place to tackle obesity, smoking, drug use and poor air quality – the days of Boris Johnson lambasting the nanny state are well and truly behind us – as well as a reform of the Mental Health Act in line with January's White Paper.
Many in Government are acutely aware of the correlation between home ownership and voting Conservative. A number of commentators have pointed to the high rates of home ownership in 'Red Wall' constituencies that, alongside Brexit, contributed to the strong Conservative performance in those seats. This is leading to a growing realisation that, if it is to retain its electoral advantage in the years ahead, the Government needs to expand access to home ownership.
The Planning Bill seeks to modernise the planning system and increase housebuilding. Whilst these proposals have the potential to do just that they also expose a divide within the Conservative Party. Many Tory MPs represent seats that could see significant development – a prospect which is unlikely to be met with support from existing residents. Whilst details are not yet forthcoming, the plans have already faced opposition in principle, and it is possible that we may see revisions before they reach the statue book.
The Government also set out plans to address the continuing fallout from the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the subsequent cladding crisis. The Building Safety Bill has been continued from the last session of Parliament and will reform the regulatory framework and introduce new requirements into the planning system. A new building safety regulator will oversee this change.
Whilst the issue of home ownership currently sits behind the policies contained within the levelling up agenda, it is likely that it will begin to increase in political salience for the Government as the continuing squeeze on housing supply leaves increasing numbers of people unable to afford a home. Delivering reform is likely to be a difficult and controversial process.
Science Superpower
The Government's love affair with science and technology shows no sign of waning, with investment in research and development once again at the heart of the legislative programme. Long assumed to be evidence of Dominic Cummings' influence, the policy has outlived the adviser and rhetorical commitments to making the UK a science superpower are reiterated. An Innovation Strategy is promised from the Business Secretary in the summer to "inspire, facilitate and unleash innovation across the UK" and the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill will facilitate the establishment of the 'high-risk, high-reward' investment vehicle launched earlier this year.
In the life sciences sector, commitments to 'lead the world' in developing pioneering treatments and secure jobs and investment are restated in the specific context of the Covid vaccine programme. Referencing the 'Plan for Growth' published in March, commitments including the £127 million Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Manufacturing Innovation Centre, the £140 million Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre and the £20 million Medicines and Diagnostics Manufacturing Transformation Fund, are all given a name check.
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill returns to the legislative agenda, promising tougher sentencing for serious offences and to equip the police with the tools needed to tackle crime. This includes new powers to deal with disruptive protests and a timely Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, brought to public attention by recent high profile crimes. Measures will also be bought forward to ban conversion therapy that causes mental and physical harm to individuals. Meanwhile, capacity in courts will also be addressed in the Criminal Justice Catch-up and Recovery Plan, designed to clear the post-Covid backlog.
A Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill will create a new Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom at the Office for Students, with powers to impose fines on universities and students' unions, will go down well with the Tory base but is bound to face resistance among the febrile world of student politics.
The Telecommunications (Security) Bill will aim to ensure the long-term security and resilience of the UK's telecoms networks and infrastructure, while giving people confidence in the security of mobile and broadband networks. A draft Online Safety Bill will compel companies to provide a duty of care to improve the safety of users online and remove illegal content.
Fixed-term Parliaments Act and the Constitution
Many will regard the Fixed-term Parliaments Act (FTPA) 2011 as an item of legislation that has very little bearing on everyday life. However, it was an important contributing factor to the political turmoil of 2019. The proposed Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill brings us back to the status quo ante whereby the Prime Minister retains the right to request a dissolution at a time of his choosing. This could be more important than is immediately apparent as it may have implications later in this Parliament; the Government will have to take a number of hard decisions over the coming years, especially when faced with the task of bringing public spending under control, and it could make political sense to secure another mandate before doing so. Some are pointing to Spring 2023 as a possible date for the next election if the polls continue to show a solid Conservative lead. The repeal of the FTPA will make it considerably easier to bring this about.
The Government also made a commitment to "ensure the integrity of elections". This refers to the introduction of a requirement to present identification when voting. Many have questioned the need for this legislation and others have drawn comparisons with voter suppression efforts in other countries. This Electoral Integrity Bill will – following a long-running campaign – also allow British nationals living abroad for more than 15 years the right to vote in elections.
Seeking to address yet another of the constitutional issues exposed by the Brexit process, the Government has committed to "restore the balance of power between executive, legislature and the courts". To that end, the Judicial Review Bill seeks to clarify the role of the Courts and – in the words of the Government – "protect the judiciary from being drawn into political questions and preserve the integrity of Judicial Review for its intended purpose". The aim here is to put a halt to the use of Judicial Review seen in the cases brought by Gina Miller and strengthen the sovereignty of Parliament.
The bills put forward in Parliament today speak to all of Boris Johnson's fundamental manifesto promises. After a year lost to Covid, it is an agenda somewhat behind schedule. Indeed, much of what was announced today was a reprise of the Government's stalled 2019 plan. However, the results from last week's elections – in the English regions at least – show that the same voters who trusted the Prime Minister to deliver on Brexit, are still backing him to make good on his promises to rebalance the post-EU economy away from London and the South East.
Oft-quoted but frequently intangible, here then is the plan for delivering 'levelling-up'. The Government insists that the means of delivery have been recalibrated to account for Covid, but for the most part the plan remains the same: State aid as a tool to support UK industry and employment, expanding access to lifelong education and reskilling, increasing rural access to high speed broadband, and the reintroduction of freeports to support trade in economically disadvantaged areas. All of these ideas are aimed squarely at the new Tory electorate, as are the more populist promises of tighter rules on immigration and preference for buying British in public procurement.
Johnson knows that he is unlikely to be given a third chance to deliver on this agenda and therein lies the rub. The scaled back pomp and ceremony of today's State Opening was a reminder that the Covid crisis is not yet behind us. Moreover, even when the medical emergency has definitely subsided, the ramifications to the economy are destined to reverberate for years to come. How much that will limit the scope of the Government to be ambitious in implementing its legislative programme remains to be seen. However, history tells us that voters are likely to be forgiving if grand plans fail to effect tangible change – because the real crime is not failure but aiming low.
Appendix:
Queen's Speech 2021 – Key Bills and Proposals
A Health and Care Bill will empower the NHS to innovate and embrace technology, enable patients to receive more tailored and preventative care closer to home, tackle obesity and improve mental health through the Reform of the Mental Health Act. Proposals on social care reform will be brought forward.
The Government will seek to build on the success of the vaccine rollout to develop life sciences in the UK, securing jobs and investment.
There will be the fastest ever increase in public funding for research and development, with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill brought forward to establish an advanced research agency.
Proposals will be brought forward to support jobs and improve regulation, strengthening the economic ties of the Union by improving national infrastructure. Connectivity by rail and bus will be enhanced with the High Speed Rail (Crew-Manchester) Bill, and 5G and gigabit capable broadband coverage will be extended with the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill.
A Skills and Post-16 Education Bill will support a Lifetime Skills Guarantee, enabling flexible access to high quality education and training throughout people's lives.
A Subsidy Control Bill will be introduced to ensure support for businesses reflects the UK's strategic interests and drives economic growth.
A Procurement Bill will simplify procurement in the public sector.
Eight new freeports will create hubs for trade and regenerate communities.
Measures will be brought forward so children have the best start in life, prioritising early years. Ministers will address lost learning during the pandemic, and ensure that every child has access to high quality education and can reach their potential.
The Government will help more people own their own home, while enhancing the rights of renters. A Planning Bill will be introduced so more homes can be built and a Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill will end the practice of ground rents for new leasehold properties.
The Building Safety Bill will establish in law a new building safety regulator.
Measures will be brought forward to address racial and ethnic disparities, and ban conversion therapy.
The Dormant Assets Bill and Charities Bill will support the voluntary sector by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and releasing additional funds for good causes.
The Government will invest in new green industries, to create jobs and protect the environment. The Government is committed to reaching Net Zero by 2050 and will continue to lead the way internationally by hosting COP26.
The Environment Bill will set binding environmental targets, while the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, Kept Animals Bill and Animals Abroad Bill include measures to promote the highest standards of animal welfare.
The Government will strengthen and renew democracy and the constitution. An Electoral Integrity Bill will ensure the integrity of elections, a Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill will protect freedom of speech, and the Judicial Review Bill will restore the balance of power between the executive, the legislature and the courts.
The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill will repeal the Fixed-terms Parliament Act.
Ministers will promote the strength and integrity of the Union, with measures brought forward to strengthen devolved government in Northern Ireland and address the legacy of the past.
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will introduce measures to increase the safety and security of citizens, increasing sentences for the most serious offenders and ensure the timely administration of justice. Violence, especially against women and girls, will be addressed and victims supported though a Draft Victims Bill.
Measures will be brought forward to establish a fairer immigration system, that secures the UK's borders and deters criminals that facilitate dangerous and illegal journeys.
The Online Harms Bill will lead the way in ensuring internet safety for all, especially for children, while ensuring the benefits of a free and open internet can be yielded.
The Armed Forces Bill will provide the armed services with the biggest spending increase in 30 years, modernising the UK's defence capabilities and reinforcing the UK's commitment to NATO.
The Armed Forces Covenant will be honoured and strengthened, by being passed into law
A National Insurance Contributions Bill will see National Insurance relief given to employers of veterans.
Legislation will be introduced to counter hostile activity by foreign states through a Counter-State Threats Bill and the Telecommunications (Security) Bill, and the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy will be implemented.
The Government will continue to provide aid where it has the greatest impact in alleviating poverty and human suffering.
The Government will uphold human rights and democracy across the world and undertake a global effort to get 40 million girls into education.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and not necessarily the views of FTI Consulting, its management, its subsidiaries, its affiliates, or its other professionals.
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So much for posting every couple of days. It's been busy around here and life always get turned topsy-turvey, especially when you are human and say or do things that you shouldn't. At least we have Christ and His forgiveness when we are truly repentant. I find it sad thinking of those who do not know Him and have to bury guilt for their whole lives instead of learning from their mistakes and moving on, especially when it is so easy to hurt someone close to us when there was never any intention to do so.
Matthew 12:40 For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the sea monster, so for three days and three nights the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth.
Matthew 27:51-53 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. After his resurrection they came out of the tombs and entered the holy city and appeared to many.
Acts 2:24 But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power.
Romans 10:6-7 But the righteousness that comes from faith says, "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?' " (that is, to bring Christ down) or 'Who will descend into the abyss?' " (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).
1 Peter 3:18-20 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
Revelation 1:17-18 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he placed his right hand on me, saying, "Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive forever and ever; and I have the keys of Death and of Hades.
While there are other passages, these are the relevant passages for the development of thought on Christ's descent to Sheol. So, if you were reading these passages carefully, and seeing them as somewhat related, what would you think? What would you write about the three days that Christ spent in the grave? What about Death? What about those in the Grave?
After some discussion here, I will hopefully put out some tidbits concerning words such as Soul, Spirit, Death, Sheol, Hades, etc… They often become important for these early writers and their edges are often blurry for us because of our doctrinal beliefs. But for now, I would like to know how you would understand these questions from your background. How you would interpret them.


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August 14, 2016 August 14, 2016 AskMe4Advice advice, causes of UTI, E.coli, healthylifestyle, how to diagnose UTI, how to prevent UTI, investigations for UTI, kidney stones, medical problems, risk factors for UTI, symptoms of UTI, urinary tract infection, urine culture, UTI, UTI in women
What is UTI?
Urinary tract infection is UTI, so first you should know about urinary tract. Urinary tract consist of two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder and one urethra. Kidney plays a very important role in excretion of metabolic waste products and formation of urine. The ureters drain urine from kidney and deliver it to the bladder. Function of bladder is to store urine and then release during micturition. The urethra is the tube through which urine passes from the bladder to the exterior of the body. The female urethra is around 2 inches long and ends inferior to the clitoris and superior to the vaginal opening. In males, the urethra is around 8 to 10 inches long and ends at the tip of the penis.
Infection in the urinary tract caused by microorganisms and most common bacteria is E.coli derived from gastrointestinal tract. UTI is the term commonly used to describe urethritis and cystitis, infection in the urethra called as urethritis and infection in the bladder is called as cystitis. But infection can be in any part of the urinary tract from the kidney to urethra. Microorganisms or bacteria can travel from urethra to bladder, bladder to ureter, and ureter to the kidney which may result in pyelonephritis (infection in the kidney).
Urinary tract is divided in to
Upper urinary tract consist of kidney and ureter and
Lower urinary tract consist of bladder and urethra.
E.coli is the most common microorganism to infect urethra but other microbes proteus, pseudomonas, streptococci, staphylococci and klebsiella are also common. Chlamydia and Mycoplasma can infect the urethra and reproductive system but not the bladder. Chlamydia and Mycoplasma infections may be sexually transmitted and require treatment of sexual partners.
UTI is more common in women because in women, the ascent of organisms into the bladder is easier than in men; the urethra is shorter and the absence of bactericidal prostatic secretions may be relevant.
Sexual intercourse may cause minor urethral trauma and transfer bacteria from the perineum into the bladder.
Risk Factors of UTI
1. Poor Hygiene
2. Using dirty toilets
3. Multiple sexual partner or new sexual partner
4. Using a diaphragm for birth control, because it may slow urinary flow and allow bacteria to multiply.
5. Condom use may also cause UTI because of minor vaginal trauma during intercourse.
6. Tampons and spermicidal jelly may cause irritation of vaginal and surrounding skin which can result in UTI.
7. Pregnancy
8. Menopause (atrophic urethritis and atrophic vaginitis)
9. Nerve damage around bladder or in spinal cord injury patient can not completely empty bladder which can allow bacteria to grow.
10. Using catheters in bedridden patients.
11. Diabetes
12. Bowel incontinence
13. Any instrumentation in the bladder or urethra during surgery.
14. Kidney stones
15. Enlarged prostate
16. Inappropriate use of antibiotics (interrupt natural flora of gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract).
Symptoms of UTI
Symptoms of UTI depends upon age, gender, other associated disorders, presence of catheter and the site of infection.
1. Abrupt onset of frequency of micturition and urgency.
2. Dysuria (pain in the urethra or burning sensation during micturition).
3. Pain in lower abdomen during and after urination.
4. Cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor.
5. Sometimes blood in urine (hematuria which may be microscopic or visible).
6. Fever (when infection reached to kidney, usually in catheterized patients but it can be the first symptom in men).
7. Nausea and vomiting if infection is severe.
Acute Pyelonephritis is a condition when infection spreads to the kidney, recognized by fever with chills, rigors, nausea, vomiting, loin or back pain, hypotension, guarding or rigidity may be an indication of hospitalization.
Diagnosis-
1. Clinical symptoms with medical and surgical history.
2. Investigations/lab tests-
Urine Dipsticks
Urine microscopy and cytometry
Urine Culture to know microorganism
For these tests patient is asked to collect clean catch urine by washing and wiping genital area and midstream urine sample in a sterile container, so that bacteria around the genital area cannot come in to the urine sample and will prevent the confusion of test results.
Blood test for complete blood count, urea and electrolytes in infants, children and patients with fever or any complicated infection.
Blood culture
Imaging tests-
USG (ultrasonography)– Ultrasound uses a device, called a transducer, that bounces safe, painless sound waves off organs to create an image of their structure.
CT scan – CT scans use a combination of x rays and computer technology to create three-dimensional (3-D) images.
MRI – MRI machines use radio waves and magnets to produce detailed pictures of the body's internal organs and soft tissues without using x rays.
Radionuclide scan– A radionuclide scan is an imaging technique that relies on the detection of small amounts of radiation after injection of radioactive chemicals. Special cameras and computers are used to create images of the radioactive chemicals as they pass through the kidneys.
Urodynamics – Urodynamic testing is any procedure that looks at how well the bladder, sphincters, and urethra are storing and releasing urine. Most of these tests are performed in the office of an urologist—a doctor who specializes in urinary problems—by a urologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. Some procedures may require light sedation to keep a person calm.
Cystoscopy – looking inside the bladder and urethra with a camera lens inserted via the urethra through a long thin tube.
Pelvic examination in women and rectal examination in men.
Investigations to diagnose UTI depends upon age, gender clinical symptoms and severity of infection thus use selectively.
Treatment of UTI
Because UTI caused by microorganisms mostly bacteria so antibiotics are recommended to treat the UTI, after getting the results of urine culture which usually takes 48-72 hours. For lower UTI usually 3 days course of antibiotics are recommended. Trimethoprim is the first choice of treatment if bacteria is trimethoprim sensitive, but for trimethoprim resistant bacteria nitrofurantoin or quinolones are effective.
In severe infections treatment may continue for 7-14 days, depending upon patient's condition doctor decides for intravenous or oral treatment.
Penicillins and cephalosporins are safe to use in pregnancy but trimethoprim, sulphonamides, quinolones and tetracyclines should be avoided.
Fluid intake of 2-3 liters and urinating frequently is usually recommended to flush out the toxins of kidney.
Prevention of UTI
1. Good personal hygiene
2. Drink plenty of fluids around 3 liters per day
3. Urinate frequently if you feel to empty the bladder, do not hold for long time
4. Cranberry juice helps to prevent infection.
5. Urinate before and after sexual intercourse.
6. Wipe from front to back after toilet, in that way bacteria will not come from anal region to urethral region.
7. During menstruation change pads frequently and tampons use should be avoided.
8. Use non-spermicidal lubricated condoms, because spermicidal jelly is skin irritant which cause bacteria to grow and results in UTI.
9. Use cotton and loose fitting underwear and clothes to keep area around urethra dry.
10. Avoid irritant feminine products like deodorant sprays, powders or douches which irritate urethra.
11. Quit smoking
12. Choose healthy diet rich in fibers, protein.
13. Avoid caffeine, nicotine, carbonated soft drinks, spicy food and alcohol.
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Content source– Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine (22nd edition), The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases niddk.nih.gov


Diane Magras, author of the New York Times Editors' Choice The Mad Wolf's Daughter, as well as its companion novel, The Hunt for the Mad Wolf's Daughter, grew up on Mount Desert Island in Maine surrounded by woods, cliffs, and the sea. She is addicted to tea, toast, castles, legends, and most things medieval. Diane lives with her husband and son and thinks often of Scotland, where her novels take place.


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Richie Bennett agrees to sign for the Vale
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Port Vale are pleased to announce that striker, Richie Bennett, has agreed to join the Vale on a two-year deal.
Bennett began the 2018/19 season at Carlisle where he scored four goals, before spending the remaining half of the season on loan at Morecambe. He scored five goals during his time there with manager Jim Bentley describing him as a striker who's good in the air, a good size and a hard worker.
Standing at 6'4, the 28-year-old scored an impressive 60 goals in three seasons during spells at non-league sides Northwich and Barrow before making the move to the Cumbria in 2017.
The striker becomes John Askey's fourth addition to the squad this summer after adding Scott Burgess, Adam Crookes and Kieran Kennedy to the Vale ranks.
With a recognised league striker now added to his side, Askey is hoping the signing of Bennett can provide the Vale with the needed firepower up front.
"He can score goals and he's a good player. You can see that during his time at Morecambe he did really well and had a big impact in terms of their survival in the league. Hopefully, he can have the same positive impact for us.
"Richie's a player that's not always played down the middle as a striker, he's also been played out on the wide left as well but he's still got a good goal ratio to show for it so it's a good sign. We're still looking to bring in more so this is just the start.
"We're also looking at Richie to take the pressure off Popey and provide good competition for him. The case has often been that if Popey doesn't get into double figures for goals then the team struggles. Let's hope Richie can do what Popey has done and find the back of the net regularly."


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F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 3) - China surprise // The third advent outing heads to the third race of the year and a new winner
Published 3 December 2012 by Christine
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Hello, welcome, this is the third episode of the F1 Advent Calendar 2012. Thank you for joining me as we trace the key moments of the season just gone, from the highs of winning to the lows of losing. This time we're moving on to Day Three - China surprise.
Jenson Button won the first of the race of the year in Australia, and Fernando Alonso secured victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix. The race in Sepang started with Lewis Hamilton on pole position, and ended with Sergio Pérez chasing Alonso for the victory, ultimately unable to take the win from Ferrari.
Two races in and two different winners, the F1 circus moved on to China. On the Thursday before the race, Lotus filed a protest against Mercedes. The season had been unusually quiet in terms of regulation disputes, but Lotus were keen for the Mercedes rear wing to get some extra attention. They submitted the 2000 Euros required as deposit for the protest, and officially complained that there was some F-duct action that should have been banned. The FIA investigated and ultimately ruled the rear wing was legal and Mercedes were allowed to continue with their design.
Qualifying set up an unusual grid, with one lap specialist Sebastian Vettel dropping out in the second session - ending a streak of 41 consecutive qualifying sessions inside the top ten. The Mercedes duo, meanwhile, sat comfortably in P1 and P2 during the second session, happy to wait out the last few minutes with the other top runners, comfortable with their lap times.
The final ten minute shoot out for pole saw Nico Rosberg post the fastest time of the entire weekend, and the German just had to sit back and watch as no other driver could match it. Both Rosberg and Mercedes had secured their first pole position. Lewis Hamilton slipped into second but was facing a gearbox penalty, demoting him five places. Michael Schumacher qualified third, so that with Hamilton's grid drop, it became an all-Mercedes front row.
It was a great start to the race for Nico, as he sped away from pole position and didn't look back. The first lap contact came from Bruno Senna who ran into the back of Felipe Massa, but the damage wasn't too great for either. Mark Webber had a poor start, and opted for a strategy change, coming into the pit lane earlier than anticipated. His sudden move to the medium compound led him to set the fastest lap of the race so far, and that in turn prompted other drivers to take their stops early too.
For Schumacher, this was a disaster as one of the front tyres wasn't fitted properly, and he was forced to retire from the race. It was unfortunate for Mercedes, but they still had a driver in the lead of the race and that didn't look set to change any time soon. He lost the lead of the race during the pitstops, but when things all shook out, it was Rosberg in front once more.
Behind him, the battles were fierce, with Vettel losing out to both McLaren drivers and to Romain Grosjean. It was a good result for the Frenchman, who had retired from both the previous events in the early stages of the race. The other Lotus, in the hands of Kimi Räikkönen, managed to get all the way up to second at one point, but as the race drew to a conclusion, his tyres started to go off. This was our first demonstration of just how important looking after your tyres was going to be to the season. From second place, Kimi dropped back down to tenth in the space of one single lap. He was 14th, out of the points, and out of rubber, by the time the race ended. After the race, Alan Permane said: "We'll dissect the data and see if a three stop would have been better for us... without the gamble we took with Kimi we wouldn't have been running in second position so that was the risk we took."
Out front, Nico Rosberg took the chequered flag to turn his maiden pole position into his debut Formula One victory. Speaking of the surprise result, Rosberg said: "It's been a long time coming for me and the team. We didn't expect to be that fast today. We knew we had a good chance to be in the front, but we didn't expect to be that fast." Behind him, the two McLaren drivers took to the podium, with Jenson Button just six seconds up on Lewis Hamilton as they crossed the line.
Rosberg's victory didn't propel him into the championship battle, with Fernando Alonso dropping behind the McLaren duo, and Lewis Hamilton taking the top spot in the standings for the first time. Three races, three different winners, three different championship leaders. The 2012 season was starting to look very interesting indeed.
That's all for this episode of the F1 Advent Calendar 2012. We've sped through three races of the season so far, and there's plenty more still to come. I hope you'll join me next time when we'll find out what key event is given the advent treatment for Day Four.
All content in the series F1 Advent Calendar 2012
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 1) - The first hurdle
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 2) - Melbourne masterclass
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 3) - China surprise
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 4) - Invisible force
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 5) - Williams winners
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 6) - Risky business
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 7) - Strategy calls
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 8) - Double trouble
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 9) - Marussia and María
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 10) - 100 and out
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 11) - Taken out
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 12) - A surprise pole
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 13) - Replacement racer
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 14) - Goodbye Sid
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 15) - Ten for twelve
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 16) - Step aside
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 17) - Sauber stars
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 18) - Japanese delight
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 19) - A new reign
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 20) - Pit stop problems
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 21) - Abu Dhabi dream
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 22) - Testing splits
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 23) - Austin awesome
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 24) - Spanish sunset
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 (Day 25) - Brazil showdown
F1 Advent Calendar 2012 - Roundup
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The editorial "Tax Bills, yes. Reform, no" hit the nail on the head. Can either one of these buffoons (Larry Rogers Jr. or Joseph Berrios) explain to me how my second installment property tax bill from one year ago went up by $739? And I am on a fixed income.
To add insult to injury, I received a notice from Berrios' office that my property value decreased by $70,600!!! What are these idiots doing to the taxpaying citizens of Cook County? And these guys have the nerve to hire their relatives to high-paying jobs? Voters, take notice!


Tis the season to break out your reds and greens! It's so fun to wear bright holiday colors but if im honest, I often feel a bit like a Christmas tree myself when I try and wear them. I love the way an all black palette can provide the perfect backdrop for that holiday pop of color without making the outfit feel to busy.
I have become a bit weary of buying sweaters these days because they will inevitably end up covered in baby-something by the end of the day and who wants to pay dry-cleaning bills that cost half of what the sweater did in the first place? I was so excited to find this cozy knit from Gap because it's so comfortable and you can machine wash it! It was the perfect backdrop for these amazing green flats from Banana that I got for a steal during black Friday shopping! The tiny bit of green sparkle in the earrings along with this sequin clutch really tied it all together to give it that holiday feel. Hope you are all finding fun ways to add a bit of holiday cheer to your outfits this season as well!


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The Four Most Iconic Elvis Presley Performances Throughout His Career
To this day, Elvis Presley is one of the most famous and recognizable figures in pop culture and music history. Throughout his career, he recorded more than 600 songs and gave performances all across the United States to his many millions of fans.
For any music fan, there are a handful of Elvis Presley's live performances that are memorable because of their iconic status in music history.
Here are the top four most iconic Elvis Presley performances from his career:
1. The Ed Sullivan Show (September 9th, 1956): The first Elvis performance on the then-popular Ed Sullivan show catapulted Presley into enormous popularity. His performance was watched by more than 82% of the entire television viewing audience when it aired. His electric stage presence was broadcast in the living rooms of millions, earning him an entire generation of fans.
2. The Frank Sinatra Timex Special (May 12, 1960): This was the first Elvis live performance on television after his brief stint in the army. Elvis Presley was paid $125,000 for just eight minutes of singing on the show.
3. "Elvis" (December 3, 1968): Considered Elvis Presley's "comeback" performance, this special aired on NBC in 1968. He gave an informal performance in front of a small audience which some people refer to as a major influence for the MTV Unplugged concert series. The performance special was hugely popular and is described as a revitalization for Elvis Presley's career, which had faltered during the 60s.
4. Elvis Aloha From Hawaii (January 14, 1973): Elvis' live performance in Hawaii was broadcast live via satellite to more than 40 countries around the world. Some estimates claim that the performance had more than 1 billion viewers during its original airing! Elvis Presley's Hawaiian performance was also famous for debuting his famous white jumpsuit costume. The special cost more than $2.5 million to produce, making it the most expensive entertainment special at the time.
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What: Shipbuilders from Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding division will join Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg and community leaders to dedicate the 12th Habitat for Humanity house that the shipyard has helped to build.
Speakers will include Rep. Bobby Scott; State Sen. John Miller; Newport News City Council members Rob Coleman and Sharon Scott; Carolyn Pittman, Newport News Shipbuilding's vice president and chief financial officer; Cathy McQuade, president-elect, Habitat for Humanity board of directors; Karen Joyner, CEO, Virginia Peninsula Food Bank; and Michael Lee, vice president, United Steelworkers Local 8888.
During the dedication ceremony, the keys to the new house will be given to Jeremiah and Crystal Lamberty and their family. The shipyard has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg since 2002 to build homes for families in Hampton Roads.


FRIDAY, July 23, 2010 (HealthDay News) -- The first generic version of enoxaparin sodium injection (brand name: Lovenox), a blood-thinning drug designed to prevent deep vein thrombosis, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The condition, abbreviated as DVT, can cause potentially deadly blood clots that form in veins deep within the body. Veins in the lower leg and thigh are most prone to the condition, the agency said in a news release. DVT-related clots have the potential to break away and travel to the lung, triggering a deadly blockage in a lung artery called a pulmonary embolism.
About 100,000 cases of pulmonary embolism are reported each year in the United States, and it's the third-most common cause of death among people in the hospital, the FDA said.
Lovenox, FDA-approved in 1993, is made from the blood-thinning drug heparin. The makers of generic drugs that earn the agency's approval must demonstrate that the generics contain the same active ingredients as the brand-name medications.
As with the brand-name drug, generic Lovenox will include a boxed warning that patients who take the drug and are undergoing certain spinal procedures are at increased risk of bleeding or bruising that could cause long-term or permanent paralysis.
License to produce the generic version of the drug was granted to Sandoz Inc., based in Broomfield, Colo.
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Power outages add to woes in water-soaked Texas | No Nuclear Waste Aqui!
HOUSTON — As rain continues in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey, Texas is coping with a significant loss of electricity, even if the current outage numbers in and around America's fourth largest city aren't as large as might be expected.
And people in areas with heavy damage face the prospect of a power restoration process that could last weeks or longer.
CenterPoint Energy Inc., the main electric wires utility for the Houston metro area, reported more than 105,000 customers — or homes and businesses — without power in its territory as of 10:52 a.m. local time. Remarkably, over 95 percent of the 2.4-million-plus customers in CenterPoint's service area had electricity as of this morning.
CenterPoint cautioned that it can't get to everyone to address lost power or assess natural gas issues. It also remains to be seen how much damage has occurred to the company's infrastructure. Floodwaters need to recede before individual restoration time estimates are available, the company said.
"Our crews are responding to outages throughout our service territory where they can safely do so," CenterPoint said in a statement today. Houston continues to see "catastrophic flooding" and strong winds, it said.
The company said that, in some places, it's "proactively taking service off the grid in order to avoid long-term damage to our electric infrastructure, which could potentially result in a longer restoration time."
After Hurricane Ike in 2008, many people in the Houston area were without power for weeks after high winds toppled trees and took down power lines. CenterPoint credited its use of technology and an emergency response plan for enabling it to return electricity to over 580,000 customers since Harvey began affecting its territory Friday, even if the outlook for thousands of customers remains fuzzy.
The restoration effort is being aided by advanced meters that pinpoint outages. There's also the fact that Harvey's arrival with hurricane-force winds occurred down the Texas coast, although the storm later stalled near Houston and caused massive flooding, periods of high winds and reports of tornadoes.
Ed Hirs, an energy economist with the University of Houston, also described improved maintenance of rights of way for power lines in CenterPoint's territory. He said it's remarkable to see the level of electric service across much of the metro area.
"Everyone's acutely aware that it maintains the social fabric — traffic lights, refrigeration, air conditioning, communications, emergency response, health care clinics, the fuel stations that are open, the grocery stores that are open," he said.
More broadly in Texas and Louisiana, about 288,349 customers were without power in affected areas as of 10 a.m. EDT today, according to the Edison Electric Institute. EEI had reported an outage total of about 310,000 as of 6 p.m. EDT yesterday in a news release on Harvey.
EEI stressed yesterday that some areas along Texas' coast could be unable to take power service "for weeks or months."
Tom Kuhn, EEI's president, said that damage assessments were happening and that power restoration progress would occur as soon as it could happen safely.
"At this point, nearly 10,000 workers are dedicated to the response and recovery effort," Kuhn said yesterday in a statement. "This includes crews, lineworkers, and support personnel from the impacted companies and mutual assistance crews from at least 19 states across the country. Additional resources are ready to mobilize to assist if needed to further support restoration."
EEI said the industry was coordinating with the federal government, including with Energy Secretary Rick Perry, a former Texas governor, who has been in contact with chief executives of companies affected by Harvey.
"As we are all seeing, the devastation and flooding from Harvey are catastrophic, and this will be a long-duration restoration event," Kuhn said.
Entergy Texas, a unit of Entergy Corp., reported thousands of customers without power yesterday and said the number could climb. Its region includes some locations north and east of Houston.
"More heavy rain is predicted for some areas, and these areas have already had over 20 inches of rain," Vernon Pierce, vice president of customer service for Entergy Texas, said in a statement.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state's main grid operator, said yesterday that the grid remained in "stable condition" after Harvey.
In a statement dated yesterday, ERCOT said several transmission lines were out of service, including near Corpus Christi and Victoria. Two major 345-kilovolt transmission lines that serve the Gulf Coast region were not in service, ERCOT said.
As of midday yesterday, the grid operator said a little over 6,700 megawatts of generating capacity was offline for storm-related reasons. That included some renewables.
NRG Energy Inc., a major power producer in Texas, went into emergency preparedness at power plants in the Gulf Coast before Harvey made landfall.
"Any time you have this much rain, you will have issues but one of the advantages of our geographically and fuel diverse fleet is that we can look at it from a holistic view and continue to generate the power needed," David Knox, an NRG spokesman, said via email today. "I would also add we have our plants staffed 24/7 with food and cots to allow us to outlast the storm."
Meanwhile, power demand in the ERCOT region has been below typical August usage in recent days as the grid operator noted cooler temperatures and structural damage. ERCOT's region saw a peak of less than 45,000 MW yesterday compared with a peak of more than 60,000 MW on Aug. 24.
"ERCOT operations will continue to focus on overall grid reliability during the restoration process, while transmission and distribution providers make repairs to power lines and electrical equipment," the grid operator said in a statement yesterday. "Additional engineers have been on site around the clock throughout the hurricane and tropical storm to support these operations and stay in constant communication with transmission and generation suppliers."
CenterPoint asked for understanding as people await power restoration in its service territory.
"Our crews are working and will keep working until everyone is restored," the company said today. "We greatly appreciate our customers' patience."


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Energy Efficiency is Key to the Sustainability of Data Centres in Africa
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Thursday, November 04, 2021 / 02:54 PM / by MainOne / Header Image Credit: AllAfrica
Africa is experiencing some of the fastest growth in internet access seen around the world, largely due to its young population
Access to affordable, reliable and environmentally sustainable sources of electricity is a pressing issue for the growing number of Data Centre operators across Africa. These facilities need to ensure high availability of power to mitigate downtime, but many African countries face frequent power outages. Existing Data Centres have relied on diesel-fuelled generators to sustain operations during power outages, a practice that could exacerbate carbon emissions in the future. Indeed, the deployment of hyperscale Data Centre capacity is expected to increase emissions through further diesel-generator utilisation.
In a recently published focus report by Oxford Business Group titled "Data Centres in Africa", the CEO of MainOne, Funke Opeke opined that power distribution networks are facing frequent shortages, but there is an adequate supply of electricity in the region's national grids. "By strategically locating our Data Centres close to sources of power and partnering with local power distribution companies to build direct connections to the national grid, we ensure high power availability and reduce the utilisation of diesel-fuelled power generation at our facilities" she states.
MainOne has increased the capacity of its Data Centres, which reached 5 MW in the key markets of Nigeria, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, with services delivered to a total of 10 countries across West Africa. Its data centre subsidiary, MDXi, runs energy-efficient facilities by optimising airflow, using sensors and artificial intelligence to manage operations, and installing energy-efficient hardware. Taken together, these actions go a long way towards reducing the carbon footprint and improving energy efficiency for the sustainability of its Data Centres.
Following the launch of its Tier III Data Centre in Appolonia City in Accra, Ghana earlier in the year, MDXi has commenced the expansion of its Lekki data center in Lagos, Nigeria, with the goal of increasing its 600-rack facility to over 1200 racks by 2023. Further investments have also been directed towards the expansion for its Data Centre in Cote d'Ivoire.
Africa is experiencing some of the fastest growth in internet access seen around the world, largely due to its young population. As such, data consumption will continue to grow for the foreseeable future. This will fuel further investment in submarine cables and Data Centres to bring data closer to consumers. However, without sustainable power strategies, the industry will continue to contribute to global warming in a region that can least afford the consequences.
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Pro Stars 2 is a classic table top Rod Hockey Game that simulates real Ice Hockey Action with realistic arena like markings.
It is a great family game for 2 to 4 players with a playing surface of 28"X14" and offers to kids the same excitement their parents enjoyed when they played it in their youth.
Pro Stars 2 offers non-stop continuous play with easy sliding smooth rods. The game comes with decaled flat players and stick. This allows for better contact with the puck and is the preferred player choice for tournament play in North America. All replacement parts and extra pucks are available on request from the manufacturer.
You will not find a more durable game at this affordable mid-price point range than this Canadian made game. Who better than a Canadian company making a classic traditional Canadian Rod Hockey game?