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A wedding has a big part that is purely based on visuals. A wedding needs to look nice and the best way to start this off is by planning a theme. This doesn't have to be a one-word theme but having a general idea of what to include in your wedding and what not to will help you a lot. Start off by making a mood board. The internet is full of pictures to inspire you so use them. While setting the theme you can think up of features like the dress, a kombi van and so on.
A wedding is a lot of work and even if you're not getting a professional wedding planner to help you it's always good to get some help. You will surely have friends and family to help you out and make sure you get all the help you need because even the smallest wedding needs a lot of work and you can't g around being all stressed out on your special day. Make sure you list out the tasks and divide it amongst the people you trust.
A lot of people are getting married and if you are late to the planning game you might miss out on a lot of opportunities. Starting to planning your wedding as soon as you can. This is very important when it comes to booking venues and other services because they tend to get boked out very soon. Whether it be the florist or a kombi hire for weddings this is a situation where only the early bird will catch the prey.
A wedding might seem like a lavish affair but at the end of the day it's a celebration of love and family and you need to remember this. When planning things make sure you pay attention to the people and what they experience.A wedding is a party of a lifetime and you need to make it an event worth remembering. Do these things and your special day will end up being amazing.
The term luxury vehicle used to refer only to the bulletproof locomotives that VIP personnel used to own. But today, extra-long cruises and such fall under this category. There is no doubt these sort of vehicles bring in a whole new experience. But is it the best you can get for that price? This is one of the questions that most of us aren't so keen on. That's why you need to question the necessary parties before hiring their services.Here are 5 questions that you must get well clarified.
This is yet another question that goes unnoticed and stays unnoticed until the vehicle needs to be collected. The vehicle company professionals can't read your minds; hence you need to specify your requirement clearly. As a tip, remember that it is always better to have the vehicle with the hire since that way they won't damage it even mistakenly.
If you're looking for a limo hire Brisbane on a particular day, you shouldn't ever wait until the last moment, period. But you also need to have a good idea on how soon you need to make the booking. Because if not, you will not be able to have the vehicle of your preference. What's the point of that if you're paying money for the service? Check out more here https://unitedlimousines.com.au/airport-transfers/.
If you are to hire a vehicle for a wedding ceremony, there are many factors that you should consider. The budget, the theme of the wedding, the number of bridesmaids and best men, the budget and the list goes on. Hence, you need to make an appointment with your selection Limo service and ensure that their solutions are compatible with your needs. That way you won't have to worry on your big day.
If you're lucky, just if you're lucky, you might get a chance to check out the vehicle of your choice before having to book. But that's going to be only possible if they allow you to and if you're close-by. What if you were not? Try out YouTube videos; that's a place where you can even be at the oval office and Mount Everest, within a 10 seconds time frame.


VA Is On A Path Toward Recovery, Secretary Of Veterans Affairs Says : Shots - Health News Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin says preventing suicide among military veterans is his "number one clinical priority," and that he is working to fill some 45,000 open jobs in the agency.
The new secretary of Veterans Affairs is a man named David Shulkin, and he has his work cut out for him. The aging VA system is struggling to meet extraordinary demand. Wait times to get care are as long as they were before they became a scandal. And a program called Veterans Choice that allows some veterans to go outside the system to get care is set to expire this August. Secretary Shulkin is working with Congress to renew that program. Shulkin is also trying to get enough doctors and nurses to do the work. I asked him how the VA ended up with 45,000 vacant jobs.
DAVID SHULKIN: Well, we have about 360,000 employees in the VA health care system. It's the largest health care system in the country. And the negative attention that's been put on VA has hurt the morale of our workforce. And so what we're trying to do is to get people to understand that we're doing great work every day. It's a way to serve your country, and we want people to come and join us.
MARTIN: The Choice Act channeled roughly $2.5 billion to the VA to hire more medical staff, doctors, nurses. Yet, you still have this high number of vacancies. I mean, people will hear that and think $2.5 billion - what did you get for that?
SHULKIN: Well, we got a lot. We actually have about 13,000 net new health care professionals who were on board because of the Choice Act, so that program worked exactly as it was intended. The issue is is that we're seeing more and more veterans coming to us for care. The demand for our services is considerable. We are seeing that more veterans actually are choosing to get their care within the VA health care system.
MARTIN: An investigation that was done by our team here at NPR actually found that the Choice Act money wasn't given to those hospitals with the most egregious wait times. Why didn't that happen?
SHULKIN: Well, we're talking about now something back almost three years ago, and when Congress authorized this program, it was done with urgency. And they asked the VA to get an entire national program up in 90 days. That's really never been asked of any agency or any private company ever before. So in the end, I think that we ended up hiring where the wait times were the longest, but it wasn't done in the most thoughtful way because of the time that we had to stand this program up.
MARTIN: I want to ask about the president's hiring freeze. This is something he's put in place for the entire federal government. Does that affect all these vacancies you're trying to fill?
SHULKIN: Well, the hiring freeze does apply to all aspects of federal government except for defense and except for those that involve the safety and health of our citizens. So of the 45,000 positions that we talked about that we are looking to hire, we now have 41,000 that are exempt from the hiring freeze.
MARTIN: So is the solution about more money?
SHULKIN: No, I don't believe that the problems in the VA are necessarily about money. When I look back over the problems of the VA over the past decade, this is fundamentally a system that hasn't kept up with modernization in the way that the rest of health care in the private sector has.
MARTIN: For a long time, we've been talking about the suicide rate among veterans in this country. And since 2001, the suicide rate for veterans has surged 35 percent. For female veterans, that rate has gone up by 85 percent. How do you get a grip on what appears to be an epidemic?
SHULKIN: There is no doubt that suicide is my number one clinical priority. We are a system where I can tell you that nobody is doing more for behavioral health care in this country than the VA. We have extremely comprehensive systems. I have 1,000 professionals who do nothing but suicide prevention every single day. The problem is that we're responsible for the 22 million veterans in this country, and of the 20 veterans that take their life every day through suicide, just six are getting care in the VA health care system. So we have to work with community groups, with families and others to identify the 14 that aren't getting care that we're very, very concerned about.
MARTIN: Last week, the VA inspector general reported about ongoing problems at the veterans suicide crisis hotline. What's happening there?
SHULKIN: Well, the suicide crisis hotline was one of those situations where the demand for our services was outpacing our ability to keep up with it. About four months ago, I made the decision to bring on an additional 200 Veterans Crisis Line responders. And now today, I'm pleased to say that while we were not able to get to about 30 percent of the calls three or four months ago, really in the past six weeks we're getting to more than 99 percent of those calls.
MARTIN: Secretary Shulkin, thank you so much for coming into our studios.
SHULKIN: Thank you very much.
MARTIN: That was Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin.


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package client

import (
	"testing"

	"github.com/jheitz200/test_helper"
)

func TestDeliveryServicesEp(t *testing.T) {
	testHelper.Context(t, "Given the need to test that DeliveryServices uses the correct URL")

	ep := deliveryServicesEp()
	expected := "/api/1.2/deliveryservices.json"
	if ep != expected {
		testHelper.Error(t, "Should get back %s for \"deliveryServicesEp\", got: %s", expected, ep)
	} else {
		testHelper.Success(t, "Should be able to get the correct delivery services endpoint")
	}
}

func TestDeliveryServiceEp(t *testing.T) {
	testHelper.Context(t, "Given the need to test that DeliveryService uses the correct URL")

	ep := deliveryServiceEp("123")
	expected := "/api/1.2/deliveryservices/123.json"
	if ep != expected {
		testHelper.Error(t, "Should get back %s for \"deliveryServiceEp\", got: %s", expected, ep)
	} else {
		testHelper.Success(t, "Should be able to get the correct delivery service endpoint")
	}
}

func TestDeliveryServiceStateEp(t *testing.T) {
	testHelper.Context(t, "Given the need to test that DeliveryServiceState uses the correct URL")

	ep := deliveryServiceStateEp("123")
	expected := "/api/1.2/deliveryservices/123/state.json"
	if ep != expected {
		testHelper.Error(t, "Should get back %s for \"deliveryServiceStateEp\", got: %s", expected, ep)
	} else {
		testHelper.Success(t, "Should be able to get the correct delivery service state endpoint")
	}
}

func TestDeliveryServiceHealthEp(t *testing.T) {
	testHelper.Context(t, "Given the need to test that DeliveryServiceHealth uses the correct URL")

	ep := deliveryServiceHealthEp("123")
	expected := "/api/1.2/deliveryservices/123/health.json"
	if ep != expected {
		testHelper.Error(t, "Should get back %s for \"deliveryServiceHealthEp\", got: %s", expected, ep)
	} else {
		testHelper.Success(t, "Should be able to get the correct delivery service health endpoint")
	}
}

func TestDeliveryServiceCapacityEp(t *testing.T) {
	testHelper.Context(t, "Given the need to test that DeliveryServiceCapacity uses the correct URL")

	ep := deliveryServiceCapacityEp("123")
	expected := "/api/1.2/deliveryservices/123/capacity.json"
	if ep != expected {
		testHelper.Error(t, "Should get back %s for \"deliveryServiceCapacityEp\", got: %s", expected, ep)
	} else {
		testHelper.Success(t, "Should be able to get the correct delivery service capacity endpoint")
	}
}

func TestDeliveryServiceRoutingEp(t *testing.T) {
	testHelper.Context(t, "Given the need to test that DeliveryServiceRouting uses the correct URL")

	ep := deliveryServiceRoutingEp("123")
	expected := "/api/1.2/deliveryservices/123/routing.json"
	if ep != expected {
		testHelper.Error(t, "Should get back %s for \"deliveryServiceRoutingEp\", got: %s", expected, ep)
	} else {
		testHelper.Success(t, "Should be able to get the correct delivery service routing endpoint")
	}
}

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RUSSIA PRESIDENT ORDER UKRAINE FORCE TO SURRENDER
Putin orders military operations in Ukraine, demands Kyiv forces surrender
Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine on Thursday in what appeared to be the start of war in Europe over Russia's demands for an end to NATO's eastward expansion.
Shortly after Putin spoke in a special televised address on Russian state TV, explosions could be heard in the pre-dawn quiet of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Gunfire rattled near the capital's main airport, the Interfax news agency said.
Explosions also rocked the breakaway eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk and civilian aircraft were warned away as the United States said a major attack by Russia on its neighbour was imminent.
Putin said he had authorised a special military operation in breakaway areas of eastern Ukraine and clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces were only a matter of time.
Hours earlier, pro-Russian separatists issued a plea to Moscow for help to stop alleged Ukrainian aggression - claims the United States dismissed as Russian propaganda.
Putin said he had ordered Russian forces to protect the people and demanded Ukrainian forces lay down their arms.
"All responsibility for bloodshed will be on the conscience of the ruling regime in Ukraine," Putin said.
He repeated his position that NATO expansion to include Ukraine was unacceptable and said Russia had been left with no choice but to defend itself against what he said were threats emanating from Ukraine.
The scope of the Russian military operation was not immediately clear. Moscow has long denied that it has plans to invade despite massing tens of thousands of troops near its neighbour.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Moscow had approved an offensive and had not replied to an invitation for talks.
Today I initiated a telephone conversation with the President of the Russian Federation. The result was silence," he said.
U.S. President Joe Biden said his prayers were with the people of Ukraine "as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces".
"President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable."
He said he would announce further sanctions on Russia on Thursday, in addition to financial measures imposed this week.
The Russian operations began as the U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting on the Ukraine crisis in New York.
A draft resolution calling out Moscow over its actions toward its neighbour is doomed to fail due to Russia veto power, however a Security Council diplomat said it would put Russia on notice that it is "not in compliance with international law."
'PROVIDE SAFETY'
Ukraine restricted civilian flights in its airspace due to "potential hazard", hours after a conflict zone monitor warned airlines should stop overflights over the risk of an unintended shooting down or cyber attack.
An El Al flight from Tel Aviv to Toronto and a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw to Kyiv turned out of Ukraine's airspace around the time a notice was issued, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24.
Russia also partially closed its airspace in the Rostov flight information region to the east of its border with Ukraine "in order to provide safety" for civil aviation flights, according to its notice to airmen.
Convoys of military equipment including nine tanks were seen moving towards Donetsk earlier on Wednesday from the direction of the Russian border, a Reuters witness reported.
Shelling has intensified since Monday when Putin recognised two separatist regions as independent and ordered the deployment of what he called peacekeepers, a move the West calls the start of an invasion.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke separately with her counterparts from Britain and Canada, while G7 leaders are also due to talk on Thursday.
Satellite imagery taken on Wednesday showed new deployments in western Russia, many of them within 10 miles (16 km) of the border with Ukraine and less than 50 miles from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, U.S. satellite company Maxar said.
The images showed field deployment, military convoys, artillery and armoured personnel carriers with support equipment and troops. The images could not be independently verified by Reuters.
A 30-day state of emergency in Ukraine restricting the freedom of movement of conscripted reservists, curbing the media and imposing personal document checks, according to a draft text, begins on Thursday.
The Ukrainian government has also announced compulsory military service for all men of fighting age.
Western countries and Japan imposed sanctions on Russian banks and individuals but have held off their toughest measures until an invasion began.
The United States stepped up the pressure on Wednesday by imposing penalties on the Russian firm building the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and its corporate officers.
Germany on Tuesday froze approvals for the pipeline, which has been built but was not yet in operation, amid concerns it could allow Moscow to weaponize energy supplies to Europe.
(Reporting by Reuters bureaus; Writing by Stephen
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For a long time, it was hard to sort out the good acupuncture from the bad acupuncture and the media was largely to blame. Fortunately, a public push in more knowledge about healing methods which go beyond the western frame of reference has resulted in acupuncture becoming not only accepted, but widespread. However, you may only think of acupuncture as something involving needles and have an immediate 'Yuck!' reaction. I don't really blame you; I'm not exactly a fan of needles either! However, we here want to demystify and get rid of the fear around this ancient Chinese medicinal practice and show how it can be highly beneficial to anyone. So, what is acupuncture and how can it help you to improve your health? What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a form of ancient medicine; the origins of it go back about 2500 years. The practice spread across the east (Korea, Japan, Vietnam) and then into Europe in the 16th century. It arrived in Canada with the Chinese immigrants in the 19th century and then in the United States in the mid 20th century when President Nixon went to China in 1976 and got appendicitis. The surgery resulted in a lot of pent up gas and where normally he would have had a tube shoved down into his stomach to relieve it, a Chinese acupuncturist put a needle in his leg and relieved the gas that way—so the legend goes anyway. Nixon returned home full of news about the 'miracle' relief he had received and the rest is history.
Acupuncture uses a few dozen needles which are inserted between tissues in the skin, not just through the skin (there's one fear debunked). These needles are made of gold or silver, are solid and very fine with a rounded tip. This construction allows the needles to be placed in between tissues of the skin and can then be manipulated, shifted and moved around as the acupuncturist works. The number of needles used depends on how much work needs to be done and the preference of the acupuncturist at work. The needles are left in place for fifteen to thirty minutes and can be manipulated and moved around by the therapist. Acupuncture can also be a part of some massages, the needles may be heated or charged with a small charge of electricity or it may be mimicked using thumbs and fingers instead of needles.
Acupuncture does not hurt, but many people report feeling a 'heavy' feeling in the places where the needles are. Some say this is a result of the Chi being manipulated, others say it's nothing more than the mind and others feel nothing at all. By the end of the therapy though, everyone reports feeling a lot more relaxed, more plugged into their own energy and generally feeling better about life --- and that's what really matters!
A great deal of mysticism surrounds acupuncture, but it basically boils down to the idea of Chi or Qi; a form of energy in the body. When the Chi is disrupted in some way; through injury, stress, or chronic pain, the body suffers and people go through pain, mood swings, and severe problems that we use surgery to fix. Acupuncture and the manipulation of the Chi through it is meant to relieve the disruption in the Chi and so promote a healthy balance of body and mind.
Beyond the mysticism, acupuncture has been used for centuries in promoting stress release, relieve chronic pain and sometimes even prevent or at least delay some surgeries. In a few cases, it can even be used in surgery as an alternative to pain killers and anaesthetic; an example is a Toronto based Children's Doctor who did heart surgery on a child and used acupuncture for pain management. Allegedly, the child didn't even realize he was already doing the surgery when he asked when the doctor would start!
Stories aside, here are some well-known and well-reported benefits of acupuncture. In fact, well known hospitals and pain management clinics are now jumping on board with the benefits of acupuncture! So what are they?
What is absolutely true is that acupuncture is one of the best methods for dealing with chronic pain without the use of drugs, expensive surgeries or dangerous supplements. And when you get rid of pain in your body, you may well find that a lot of your other problems go up in smoke too, adding weight to even the most outlandish claims people make about acupuncture benefits.
As long as you don't have a debilitating phobia for needles, acupuncture is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body and your state of mind. If nothing else, the pain relief ascribed to this therapy can help you in all facets of your life. If you have been suffering from pain, stress, insomnia, headaches, arthritis and other problems like that and you're tired of doctors, surgeries and expensive medication, acupuncture just might help you get to the root cause of your symptoms and help you find permanent relief once and for all.
We want to make sure acupuncture is accessible and easy to do regularly. Come join us for a group acupuncture session. Every Sunday evening, 7-9 at Root. You can do this every week for $49/month. Learn more here.


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Home Competitions Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain vs Saint-Étienne, Ligue 1 2015-16: Team News, Lineups, Stats &...
Paris Saint-Germain vs Saint-Étienne, Ligue 1 2015-16: Team News, Lineups, Stats & Live Stream
Paris Saint-Germain vs Saint-Étienne
Date: Sunday, 25th October, 2015
Time: 20:00 BST
Venue: Parc de Princes, Paris
Live stream: fuboTV
Paris Saint-Germain return to domestic action on Sunday following their 0-0 draw at home to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
Laurent Blanc's side failed to take advantage of a number of injuries throughout the Spanish giants side, but have now taken seven points without conceding a goal in their three Champions League matches as progression to the second round looks very favourable.
PSG start the weekend with a seven point lead over their nearest, realistic title rivals, Saint-Étienne, in fourth place. They are five points ahead of surprise starters Angers and Caen in second and third respectively.
Saint-Étienne ended a three-game losing streak in all competitions with a 2-0 win at home to bottom-of-the-league Gazélec Ajaccio last weekend. They were 1-0 winners at Dnipro on Thursday night but how much will their trip to Ukraine have taken out of them? They will have had 24 hours less to recoup and prepare for this weekend's trip to the French capital.
Victory for Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday and you could arguably say they already have one hand on the trophy even if we're only 11 games into the season.
You can watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Saint-Étienne live online through Fubo.tv – click here to sign up.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Saint-Étienne Team News
Paris Saint-Germain team news
David Luiz is out with a knee injury picked up on international duty. Marquinhos played alongside Thiago Silva versus Real Madrid and we'd expect the Brazilian pair to start this weekend's game too.
Saint-Étienne team news
Right-back Kévin Théophile-Catherine misses out through injury once again. The former Cardiff City defender hasn't been fit since the end of August.
Christophe Galtier is also without three midfielders, each with a shirt number between 1-11. Benjamin Corgnet, Jérémy Clément and Renaud Cohade will all miss the trip to Paris. Clément is the biggest loss of this trio as he is experienced and a ball winner in the middle of the park.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Saint-Étienne possible starting line-ups
Paris Saint-Germain: Kevin Trapp; Serge Aurier, Maruinhos, Thiago Silva, Maxwell, Thiago Motta, Blaise Matuidi, Marco Verratti; Ángel Di María, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Edinson Cavani
Saint-Étienne: Stéphane Ruffier; François Clerc, Loïc Perrin, Moustapha Bayal Sall, Benoît Assou-Ekotto; Fabien Lemoine, Vincent Pajot, Romain Hamouma, Valentin Eysseric, Kevin Monnet-Paquet; Robert Berić
Paris Saint-Germain vs Saint-Étienne: Key Stats
3 – Saint-Étienne have failed to score in each of their last three league meetings against PSG.
19 – PSG are unbeaten in their last 19 Ligue 1 games (W17, D2).
86% – Zlatan Ibrahimović has scored six of PSG's last seven goals versus Saint-Étienne.
Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Saint-Étienne


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Meet the New Dewey Finns of Broadway's School of Rock
Conner John Gillooly and Justin Collette Joseph Marzullo/WENN
Justin Collette Joseph Marzullo/WENN
Conner John Gillooly Joseph Marzullo/WENN
Collette is originally from Canada, where he is a multi-instrumentalist and a writer, improviser, and comedian. He is the co-founder of the award-winning sketch comedy troupe Get Some! He also voices the role of Cupcake in the new Netflix animated series Cupcake and Dino: General Services. School of Rock marks his Broadway debut.
Gillooly is a recent graduate of Point Park University. He made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of School of Rock.
Eric Petersen will play his final performance September 24 before beginning rehearsals for the new Broadway-bound musical Escape to Margaritaville.
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School of Rock – The Musical
Check Out Photos of Tituss Burgess, Andrew Barth Feldman, Ashley Park, and More in Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
The musical presentation, a benefit for The Actor's Fund, premiered January 1.
Check Out These Stunning Photos of Old Vic's A Christmas Carol Starring The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln
By Marc J. Franklin | 12/16/2020
The streamed production, a part of the Old Vic: In Camera series, continues through December 24.
Check Out Photos From the Newly Reopened Six in the West End
The musical began socially distant performances December 5 at London's Lyric Theatre.
Take a First Look at Disney's Frozen in Australia
The musical's first international production, starring Jemma Rix and Courtney Monsma, opened at the Capital Theatre in Sydney December 10.
Look Back at Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Danielle Brooks in the Broadway Revival of The Color Purple
The Tony-winning revival opened at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre December 10, 2015.
Life Is a Cabaret! Look Back at the Kander and Ebb Classic on Its 54th Anniversary
The groundbreaking musical opened on Broadway November 20, 1966.
Hey, Old Friend! Looking Back at Merrily We Roll Along
The original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along officially opened on Nov. 16, 1981.
Reflecting on 61 Years of The Sound of Music
By Ted Chapin | 11/16/2020
The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical opened November 16, 1959.
Look Back at On Your Feet! on Broadway
The Gloria and Emilio Estafan bio musical, starring Ana Villafañe and Josh Segarra, opened at the Marquis Theatre November 5, 2015.


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The 2022 W Series Singapore round was the  season finale of the 2022 W Series, which took place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore. The event was an undercard to the 2022 Formula One World Championship round at the same circuit.

Originally scheduled at Suzuka International Racing Course for the W Series' debut at an Asian country, it was cancelled due to "unforeseeable operational challenges". The round was also scheduled to be the seventh of nine rounds in the championship, before all remaining rounds were canceled due to financial issues.

Classification

Practice

Qualifying

Race

Notes

References

External links
 Official website

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In a new book, "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked," the social psychologist Adam Alter warns that many of us – youngsters, teenagers, adults – are addicted to modern digital products. Not figuratively, but literally addicted.
In this interview, the historian-turned-celebrity explains why meditation is so central to his ability to create and write. It gives him two things. The first is obvious: the ability to focus. The second is more surprising: the capacity to learn the difference between fiction and reality, or what is real and what are merely stories that we invent in our own minds.
Every year, environmental pollutants kill an estimated 1.7 million children under the age of five. That means one in four deaths for children aged one month to five-years-old.


A fundamental commitment to professionals and a close relationship with beauticians: this is the very essence of the Sothys approach.
Since its creation, Sothys has given itself the exclusive mission of supporting privileged partnerships with beauty institute and spa professionals and providing them with modern and high-performance training tools.
Initiation, training and improvement: Sothys makes a point of transmitting and sharing the precious assets of global beauty with beauticians. This includes marketing and sales aid tools that are indispensable to the success of each partner.


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Still recovering from a heart transplant, a retired FBI profiler returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial killer.
Genre : Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Actors : Alix Koromzay, Anjelica Huston, Clint Eastwood, Dylan Walsh, Gerry Becker, Jeff Daniels, Mason Lucero, Paul Rodriguez, Rick Hoffman, Tina Lifford, Wanda De Jesus
Director : Clint Eastwood, Mable Lawson-McCrary
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Two young men seek the solitude of the country; their peace is disturbed when a set of random occurrences suggest to their susceptible minds a pattern with sinister meanings.
Country: France, Portugal
Toofan Singh
The journey of a Punjabi Sikh boy who grew up during the chaotic, violent 1980s revolving around his chase for survival, equality and justice in order to protect and shield society and fight against brutality, crime and corruption.
Genre: Action, Biography, History, Thriller
The Harder They Come
Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja, courageous Lucian leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor. Determined to break the king's enslavement of his people, Lucian faces off against the Death Dealer army in a bid for Lycan independence.
Country: New Zealand, USA
This is a story of a great love facing the greatest drama of the history of Russia. Admiral Kolchak is a true war hero and beloved husband and father. One day he meets Anna, the love of his life and the wife of his best friend. The revolution in his heart faces the revolution in his own country His destiny is to become the Supreme Rules of Russia.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
Jim Thompson was a good man, who did good things for fifty two years – Life did not return the favor.
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Sleepy New Haven California is a small town with a big problem. A sixty foot slithering horror has arrived and shattered the town's tranquillity on it's path of death and destruction… Growing violent and more savage with each attack the gigantic creature soon becomes an unstoppable feeding machine raging beyond control of it's creator, leaving only the stripped bones of it's victims in it's wake.
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Mr. George Wafula
Chief Finance Officer
George aged 44, is the Group Chief Finance Officer, CIC Insurance Group. George has an MBA in Strategic Management from Strathmore Business School and holds a Degree in Business Administration from USIU. George also has a certificate - Doing Business in a Globalized Environment from IESE Business School, Spain. He is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya as well as ACMA (Association of Chartered Management Accountants). Before Joining CIC Insurance Group, George had over 20 years' experience in various capacities in FMCG at Unilever, Telecoms at Airtel and Insurance at Kenindia Assurance.
Mr. Elijah Wachira
Ag. Group CEO
Elijah is the Ag. Group CEO. He holds an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Arts from Egerton University. He is a member of Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) of London and Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK). He has a wealth of experience in general insurance business in both Kenya and the East African Region. He is specialized in strategy formulation and implementation. Elijah joined CIC in 2015.
Mr. Jack Kionga
Ag. Managing Director CIC Life Assurance Ltd
Jack aged 56, joined CIC Insurance Group in 2007 as the Operations and Training Manager for CIC Life Assurance Company Limited. Currently he is the Ag. Managing Director CIC Life Assurance and has over 28 years work experience within the Insurance industry. He holds a Bachelor of Administration Degree, Executive MBA from USIU, Advanced Management Program from IESE and Strathmore Business School, Associate of the Insurance Institute (ACII) in UK.
Stanley Mutuku
Managing Director CIC Asset Management
Stanley is the Managing Director CIC Asset Management. He holds an MBA (Double Major) in Finance and strategic Management and a B Com (Double Major) in Business Administration, Management and Marketing. Professionally, Mr. Mutua has a CPA, CIM and Capital Market Specialist Training - INTERFIMA and is currently undertaking his CFA qualification. Mr. Stanley has over 20 years work experience in the financial services industry having worked for Old Mutual Kenya and Jubilee insurance. He has worked in CIC for the last 6 years.
Mr. Japheth Omare
Managing Director CIC UGANDA
Mr. Japheth Omare graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm) – Insurance Option, from the University of Nairobi. In addition, Mr. Omare has done the Advanced Diploma in Insurance – Associate of the Chartered Institute of Insurers (ACII). Professionally, he is an Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute, London and currently holds Certified Public Accountant Part II. Japheth has over 14 years' experience in the Insurance Industry. He joined CIC in Feb 2015 the position Managing Director of the CIC Uganda business.
Mr. Michael Mugo
General Manager - Nairobi Metropolis
Michael is the General Manager Metropolis. Mr. Mugo is a B.Ed. graduate from the Moi University. He has an Executive MBA from JKUAT. He has Certificate of Proficiency (COP) from the College of Insurance. He has an extensive career in Insurance having started his career as a Sales Rep. Mr. Mugo Joined CIC in 2003 as an Agency Manager.
Ms. Gail Odongo
Group General Manager Corporate & Company Secretarial Services
Ms. Odongo is the Group Company Secretary/Chief Legal Services. She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a Bachelor of Laws ("LLB") Degree from the University of Liverpool and a Master of Business Administration ("MBA") from Salford University in the United Kingdom. Professionally Ms. Odongo is a Certified Public Secretaries ["CPS (K)"]. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and has 13 years of experience in various capacities and industries ranging from Audit, Banking and Finance, Insurance and Legal. She is also a member of the Institute of Directors - Kenya.
Mr. Muyesu Luvai
Group Chief Internal Auditor
Luvai is the Group Chief Internal Auditor. He is a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA (K)") and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ("ICPAK"). He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Marketing) from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree with a concentration in Employee Relations /Organisational Behaviour from the University of Leicester (UK). This mixed background allows him to look at company operations at a wide scale, providing solutions from a business strategy perspective while seeking to enhance the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes. Prior to joining CIC in 2008, Mr. Luvai worked for Deloitte in the Audit & Assurance Division, obtaining extensive experience in auditing a wide variety of international and local organisations drawn from both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining Deloitte, Mr. Luvai had a stint in the oil and gas industry working in the Finance Department of Dalbit Petroleum Limited.
Mr. Henry Malmqvist
Group Chief Information Officer
Henry is the Group Chief Information Officer. He is a graduate of Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) Kent and is currently pursuing his MSc Information Technology Management at University of Sunderland. He is certified in Project Management, Information Security & Performance Management. Henry has 14 years' experience in ICT both within Kenya and the East African Region. He joined CIC in 2015.
Ms. Susan Robi
Group Risk and Compliance Manager
Susan is the General Manager Risk and Compliance. She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a Bachelor of Laws ("LLB") Degree from the Makerere University and a Masters in Law and Finance from Goethe University (Institute of law and Finance) in Frankfurt Germany. Professionally Ms. Robi holds a Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law and has 10 years of experience in various capacities and industries ranging from both Local and International Law Practice, Insurance, Finance and Risk Management. Ms. Robi joined CIC in 2011.
Mr. Joseph Kamiri
General Manager – Strategy and Marketing
Joseph is the General Manager - Business Initiatives Execution & Customer Experience. He holds Bachelor of Commerce - Insurance Option from the University of Nairobi. He's an Associate Member of Insurance Institute of Kenya (AIIK) and an Associate Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII). He holds an MBA (Marketing) from the University of Nairobi. In addition, Mr. Kamiri has done the Advanced Management Program (AMP), from IESE Business School, Spain & Strathmore Business School, Kenya and has attended Negotiation, Mediation & Arbitration training from the International Law Institute (George Washington University-USA). Mr. Kamiri has over 24 years' experience in the Insurance business in both Kenya and the Global Emerging Markets. He joined CIC in 2014.
Ms. Pamela Oyugi
Group Human Resources Manager
Pamela is the Group General Manager HR & Administration. She holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from University of Nairobi, Executive MBA (specializing in HRM) from Moi University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Kenya Institute of Management. She has undertaken several trainings both locally and internationally. She has over 18 years of work experience in various capacities, part of which is in the Insurance Industry. The most recent role prior to joining CIC, Pamela was the Head of HR & Administration at National Oil Corporation of Kenya where she was a member of the Senior Management Team and the Secretary to the HR Board Committee. She is a Full Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM). Pamela has undertaken the Advanced Management Programme (AMP) from Strathmore University in 2015. She is also member of the Institute of Directors of Kenya. Pamela joined CIC in 2013.
Mr. Richard Nyakenogo
Group General Manager Co-operative Business
Richard is the General Manager - Co-operatives. He holds a Bachelors of Commerce Degree from Egerton University and Masters in Business Administration from Mount Kenya University. He has a Diploma in Co-operative Management from the Co-operative College of Kenya and a certificate in Corporate Governance from Centre for Corporate Governance. He joined CIC in 1999.
Ms. Tabitha Kihanya
General Manager - Alternative Channels
Tabitha is the General Manager - Alternative Channels at CIC Group with over 10 years work experience in various capacities within the Banking and Insurance industry. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Moi University, and is currently undertaking a Diploma in Insurance from College of Insurance – (AIIK). Tabitha is a member of Insurance Institute of Kenya (IIK).
Mary Noel A. Wanga
Ms. Wanga is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 17 years' experiences both as a practicing and corporate lawyer. She joined CIC in 2008 as a Company Secretary and Legal Advisor. Currently she is the Company Secretary of the three Subsidiary Companies owned by CIC Insurance Group Limited (CIC General, CIC Life Assurance and CIC Asset Management) and a Trustee of CIC Foundation.
Ms. Wanga is a Certified Public Secretary CPS (K) and holds a Bachelor of Law Degree, Bachelor of Social Legislation, and Post Graduate Diploma in Kenya Laws and Diploma in Insurance (AIIK). She is also a Member of the Institute of Directors Kenya, Insurance Institute of Kenya, LSK, ACIArb, ICPSK. Prior to joining CIC, she worked at the Kenya Industrial Estates at senior level.
Mr. Henry Njerenga
Group General Manager - Branch Distribution
Henry is the Group General Manager - Branch Distribution. He has over 25 years of experience working in the insurance sector in various fields such as Underwriting, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. Henry has implemented for CIC Group the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) which has brought significant improvements in customer care operations. He is a graduate of The Management University of Africa (MUA) - Executive Bachelors of Business Management (EBBM). He holds a Diploma in Marketing Management (DMM) from the Kenya Institute of Management in addition to various programs attended over time including in the corporate governance area. He is also a full member of good standing of KIM holding title MKIM.
He is a member of Audit Risk & Governance committee of KIM and have served in the National Council including other committees of the board for over ten years.
Mr. Michael Kabiru
General Manager - Finance
Michael is the General Manager - Finance. He holds a Master of Business Administration Degree in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Business Administration, both from UON. He is also a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) and a council member of Kenya Institute of Credit Management (ICM-K). He has over 26 years' experience in the Finance, Accounts & Credit Control, which includes 22 years in the Insurance Industry . He joined CIC in 2014.
Mr. Dickson Ireri
General Manager - Operations
Ireri is the General Manager - Operations, CIC General Insurance Company Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounts Option) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). He is also an associate of Insurance Institute of Kenya (AIIK). Mr. Ireri has been in the insurance industry for 24 years. He joined CIC in 1992.
Mrs. Grace Mundu
General Manager Sales
Grace is the General Manager Sales. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration. She is an associate of Insurance Institute of Kenya (AIIK).She also has professional qualification in FIIK. Mrs. Mundu has over 21 years' experience in the insurance industry. She joined CIC in 1998.
Mrs. Salome Ndegwa
Actuarial Manager
Salome is the Actuarial Manager, General Business. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Science, Masters in Economics (Econometrics) and is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) in the UK. Salome also holds certificates in Financial Econometrics, Mathematical Finance and New Managers Leadership Program from Strathmore Business School. Prior to joining CIC, Salome worked as a lecturer in Strathmore University and Alexander Forbes (EA) in their actuarial department. She is also a member of The Actuarial Society of Kenya (TASK). Salome joined CIC Insurance Group in 2014.
Mr. Andrew Murunga
Managing Director CIC Africa Insurance (SS) Limited
Murunga is the Managing Director CIC Africa Insurance (SS) Limited. He has vast wealth of experience in the Insurance Industry both in Kenya and South Sudan He is a Bachelor of Education Degree (Maths/ Economics) graduate from Moi University and a holder of an MBA majoring in Insurance and Risk Management from the University of Nairobi in addition to a Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute. He is a member of the Institute of Directors of Kenya, Chartered Insurance Institute - UK and The Insurance Institute of Kenya. His fruitful career in CIC started in 2009 as an Underwriter in the General Business.
Chrispinus O. Mugwang'a
Managing Director - CIC Africa, Malawi
Chrispinus O. Mugwang'a aged 47, is the Managing Director - CIC Africa, Malawi. He has an MBA - Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Commerce Marketing option both from Catholic University of Eastern Africa – (CUEA). He also has a Diploma in Life and Disability Underwriting of the Assurance Medical Society, London UK and a Diploma in Sales and Marketing of the International Association of Business Executives, London. He is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII) and a member of the Society of Technicians in Insurance (MSTI). He has over 26 years work experience in the Insurance Industry.
Kang'e N. McDonald
General Manager - Medical
Kang'e N. McDonald is the General Manager - Medical. He holds a Master's Degree (Msc) in Finance and Investments, a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting, a post graduate Diploma from the Kenya Institute of Management and various professional qualifications including Certified Credit Professional (CCP) and Certified Secretary (CS) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK). He is also a graduate of the Management Advancement Program from the University of Witwatersrand (SA) and is a researcher on transient advantages and dynamic capabilities in relation to business performance. Kang'e has a wealth of experience in various sectors including insurance and healthcare delivery, NGO management as well as in the consulting services.


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Pedal power raises €23,000 for MS
The third annual Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cycle, organised by the Considine Family took place on October 12 last, to much success.
With over €23,000 raised so far, the event has gone from strength to strength with over 200 cyclists joining forces to raise some much needed funds for a very worthy cause.
Eamon Considine has been living with MS for the last 21 years, and for the past three years he, together with his five siblings, have been running the cycle to raise funds for the MS Northwest Therapy Centre, Sligo.
"We had a fantastic day and 202 people took part," said Mr Considine, adding that this was a marked increase on the number of participants last year. "The weather was ideal and there was a great atmosphere, and so far just over €23,000 has been raised with donations still coming in."
Each year the Considines raise the funds for the Sligo Centre. In January it is hoped that a respite facility will be added to the centre.
It is there that Eamon receives treatments and spends time with other people from the region affected by MS. "It is a fantastic centre and a new respite facility will open there in January."
Mr Considine continued, "when I attend the centre I meet others in the same boat as myself and we chat and talk to each other; I also avail of treatments like reflexology, etc. We are hoping to raise €100,000 within a five year period because really it is a fantastic centre. It is dependent on financial support, and really the annual cycle gives myself and my family an opportunity to give back something. I also want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who helped out or supported the cycle fundraiser in any way. We are absolutely delighted with the results and we look forward to doing it all over again next year."
The MS North West Therapy Centre was created to enrich the lives of people with MS by providing essential services and support to patients and their families. The Centre relies heavily on the tireless dedication and enthusiasm of its fundraisers to enable the provision of services. The building and refurbishment of Woodhaven House - a state of the art guesthouse in a scenic location in Sligo - is nearing completion and will open in autumn 2013. This new service will provide totally person-centred holiday and respite breaks for people with MS as well as their families and carers.
Organisers say this year's cycle was the most successful fundraiser to date and there has been a steady increase in participants since the initiative began in 2011.
"We are hoping that more people will come on board next year - there has been a steady increase in support since all this began and if we get that support, then I have no doubt that we will be on target to raise that €100,000 for the MS Northwest Therapy Centre in Sligo," added Mr Considine. "We are absolutely delighted with the level of support that we received this year. Thanks so much to everyone."
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"Дейсис" ("Моление") е иконографски тип, обозначаващ Божието милосърдие по време на Страшния съд.

В центъра се изобразява Иисус Христос (като Велик Архиерей), от двете му страни са молещите се Богородица и Йоан Кръстител – двамата светци, които според разбиранията на християнството стоят най-близо до Бога и измолват неговото снизхождение за човеците. Дейсисът може да бъде разширен – при иконостасите на някои православни храмове, от двете страни на дейсиса се изобразяват и други молещи се светци и така образуват т. нар. "дейсисен ред".

Иконопис
Иконография на Богородица
Исус Христос в изкуството


I've seen this kind of thing in cartoons, but this is RL. The fire dept is on fire!
Probably what happened was they was called away to fight a fire/medical emergency/save a kitten from a tree while cooking and forgot to turn the stove/range/whatever off.


When you are ready to leave hospital we will ask you to vacate your bed and move to the pleasant relaxing environment of the Discharge Lounge.
Located within the Duchess of Kent Wing and managed by a staff of five it is fully equipped to ensure your comfort and has easy access for your visitors/relatives when they come to collect you.
The Discharge Team will come to visit you on the ward the day before your discharge to explain what will happen to you whilst you are in the lounge.
Any medications you require to take home with you. These will be explained to you by a trained member of the team.
A relaxing environment with comfortable seating, television and magazines.
Meals and Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Times of opening 08.00 – 21.00 hours (St. Peter's Hospital).
Direct Telephone Line: - 01932 722933. We will contact your family/carer when you are ready to leave.
Wound care and advice on further treatment.
Meals on wheels provided in the community.
Advice to your GP, prior to you leaving us, including follow-up appointments if required.
Transport, should you have a medical need.
Any support you in all matters relating to your discharge.
We are on level 3 of the main hospital building close to the Urology Centre and the Heron Ward annexe.
Follow the main corridor from the Duchess of Kent entrance or the top of the escalators and take the side corridor opposite the Intensive Care unit. You will see black and white animal photos on the walls. We are around the corner on the right.


Wireless microphones are used to transmit sound to an amplifier or recording device without need of a physical cable. Their use provides many important functions that serve the public interest. Wireless microphone users include theaters and music venues, film studios, conventions, corporate events, houses of worship, major sports leagues, and schools. Wireless microphones can include hand-held or body-worn wireless microphones, in-ear monitors, devices used for cueing on-air talent, and intercom systems for backstage communications.
Changes were beginning to take place in 2017 concerning operation on 600 MHz frequencies. Beginning in 2017, the amount of TV band spectrum available for wireless microphone use is decreasing as a result of the incentive auction, which was completed on April 13, 2017. Specifically, wireless microphones that operate in the new 600 MHz service band (the 617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz frequencies) will be required to cease operation, and may be required to cease operation sooner if they could cause interference to new wireless licensees that commence operations on their licensed spectrum in the 600 MHz service band.
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auctioned off airspace in the 600 MHz band, originally available for using wireless microphones, to companies including cellular internet providers. Users of wireless systems like microphones, in-ear monitors, and intercom systems were told to vacate the space or face fines and criminal sanctions. Originally, they said we had until 2020 to replace our gear and stop using the equipment. But then, buried in fine print, it said UNLESS the auction winners start using that space, in which case we needed to vacate that space immediately.
It is because of the above statements that we now must replace 12 of our 16 of our current wireless microphones. After much discussion with the sound engineers at several different sound companies we have come up with a plan that will work. Of course were not able to budget for these microphones as it was a complete shock to us that we were going to have to do this.
The total cost to replace 12 wireless microphones is $8,800.00.
With your help we can continue our day to day operation just as we have in the past. Our wireless microphones are used for most of the concerts brought into the theater. But most importantly they are used for all school plays and musicals as well at the children's theater productions produced every August at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Please help if you can. The Ohnward Fine Arts Center is a nonprofit 501C3, meaning all of your donations are tax deductable.


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Quick Estimation Model for the Concentration of Indoor Airborne Culturable Bacteria: An Application of Machine Learning
Unusual Onset of Celiac Disease and Addison's Disease in a 12-Year-Old Boy
Choi, K.
Treatment of Human Placental Choriocarcinoma Cells with Formaldehyde and Benzene Induced Growth and Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition via Induction of an Antioxidant Effect
Hae-Miru Lee
Soo-Min Kim
Kyung-Chul Choi
Laboratory of Biochemistry and Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Korea
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2017, 14(8), 854; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14080854
Received: 20 June 2017 / Revised: 20 July 2017 / Accepted: 26 July 2017 / Published: 29 July 2017
(This article belongs to the Section Environmental Health)
Cigarette smoke (CS) causes about 480,000 deaths each year worldwide, and it is well-known to have harmful effects on the human body, leading to heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and cardiovascular problems. In this study, the effects of formaldehyde (FA) and benzene (Bz), the main components of CS, on cell proliferation and epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) of JEG-3 human choriocarcinoma cells were examined to confirm the relationship between CS components and placenta carcinoma. Upon MTT assay, FA (10−8 M to 10−5 M) and Bz (10−11 M to 10−8 M) increased JEG-3 cell proliferation. Western blot assay revealed that the protein expression of cyclin D1 and E1 increased, while the levels of p21 and p27 were reduced following treatment. In Scratch assay, FA (10−8 M and 10−5 M) and Bz (10−11 M and 10−8 M) increased migration of JEG-3 cells at 24 h and 48 h compared with that at 0 h. In addition, the expression of the epithelial marker, E-cadherin, was significantly decreased, while the expression of the mesenchymal marker, N-cadherin, was significantly increased by FA (10−8 M and 10−5 M) and Bz (10−11 M and 10−8 M). snail and slug transcriptional factors were associated with EMT, which were also up-regulated by FA and Bz, indicating that FA and Bz lead to an increase in the EMT process in JEG-3 choriocarcinoma cells. We further evaluated reactive oxygen species (ROS) and activation of antioxidant effect using dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCFH-DA) and Western blot assay. FA and Bz increased the ROS production and an antioxidant related marker, Nrf2, in JEG-3 cells. However, eIF2α levels were reduced by FA and Bz via activation of the antioxidant reaction. Taken together, these results indicated that FA and Bz induce the growth and migration of human choriocarcinoma cells via regulation of the cell cycle and EMT and activation of ROS and antioxidant related markers. View Full-Text
Keywords: cigarette smoke; formaldehyde; benzene; placenta choriocarcinoma; cell cycle; EMT cigarette smoke; formaldehyde; benzene; placenta choriocarcinoma; cell cycle; EMT
Lee, H.-M.; Kim, S.-M.; Choi, K.-C. Treatment of Human Placental Choriocarcinoma Cells with Formaldehyde and Benzene Induced Growth and Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition via Induction of an Antioxidant Effect. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2017, 14, 854. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14080854
Lee H-M, Kim S-M, Choi K-C. Treatment of Human Placental Choriocarcinoma Cells with Formaldehyde and Benzene Induced Growth and Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition via Induction of an Antioxidant Effect. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2017; 14(8):854. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14080854
Lee, Hae-Miru, Soo-Min Kim, and Kyung-Chul Choi. 2017. "Treatment of Human Placental Choriocarcinoma Cells with Formaldehyde and Benzene Induced Growth and Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition via Induction of an Antioxidant Effect" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 14, no. 8: 854. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14080854


The great thing about road trips is they never really begin or end. And though on the last great road trip team I am the son, in life I play a father for two great kids. Today I drove down to Portland, Or. with my boy. We made the trip to see our friends at Metal Tech who are doing several mods on the Toyota FJ Cruiser. I will tell everyone about that tomorrow. But coming into town a day early gave Boy and I time to kill and for Boy there is no better way to deal with time than by tearing up a skate park.
Those who know skateboarding have heard of the Burnside Skate Park. Famous around the world for the skaters who fought the man and the skaters won. In 1990 skaters cleared away the bottles, cans and trash to put up a few transitions right on the concrete pillars of the Burnside Bridge. Over time skaters added in more transition and bowls until in 1992, the city recognized that under the Burnside Bridge was a city skate park. One of the most unlikely places for a park, it sits beneath the bridge in the industrial area just east of down town with trucks and forklifts moving all about. The skate park looks as sketchy and underground as its surroundings. This is exactly its appeal and since it was built by skateboarders, it reflects what skateboarders like to skate not some municipal engineers idea of skating.
Boy loves to skate Burnside whenever we drop into Portland. The thing we have discovered about the Burnside skate park is that you never know… and you don't. What does that mean?
It means sometimes you will run into friends that moved out of the state and made a pilgrimage back just to skate Burnside. Sometimes it will be pouring down rain… this is Portland remember… and Burnside skate park is the only dry park filled with every skateboarder in town. Other times you have the whole park to yourself, the only sound is the constant drown of tires hitting the expansion gaps in the bridge above and you thrash around the transitions.
This time, with the rain threatening, Boy made a few warm up runs in an empty park. After a ten minutes of soulful skating and solitude, a van pulled up. This weren't no ordinary van, it pulled into the lot like… like a prom queen yelling look at me in the middle of the home coming parade. The van was wrapped with graphics front to rear displaying earth, wind and fire, the three elements of life. When the van stopped next to the park's quasi entrance, out poured a bunch of pro-skateboarders from team Element, including Chad Muska, Levi Brown and Tosh Townend. These were real skateboard pros. The type of pros who skate each day on a dozen new boards, have their pictures in magazines and posters. They have their own camera crew filming them for the next "Lords of Dog Town", and they make personal appearances at shopping malls and skate-centers hawking decks, trucks, wheels, shoes, shirts, energy drinks and anything else marketing experts feel they can get young teenage boys to buy.
But today the pros of Team Element were at Burnside just to skate. Just to spend time at Burnside as regular guys who love skating with their friends. And today, Boy was one of their friends who they would hang and skate with.
several of his heroes applauding and encouraging him made it that much better when he stuck the landing.
And if you're ever in Portland, Or. on the east side under the Burnside bridge look for some of the new feature the skateboarder are adding. A continual work in progress, skateboarders are always looking for new challenges in their sport. Whether it is jumping the great wall of China or traveling city to city in the team van, at the end of the day these guys still remember it is fun to skate and hang out with you friends.
Bonus feature: Here is the Element skate session video (unfortunately Element took it down). Look for cameo appearances by Boy and the rig.
So what are you going to do when Pat stops washing his hair, refuses to get it cut, and ends up with the dread-situation like the blond skater guy?


I didn't even really know what was in there by the end. We had some interesting finds, some delicious treats were hiding in the corner. Really there were.
While the flooring was being done, I made a plan of what I wanted in there and how I wanted the shelves.
I wanted a pantry where I could store some of my larger pots and pans, my slow cooker, vases as well as all the foods and drinks we stock up on from home. It was important to be able to have a very good overview of the contents, so things don't spoil because they are hidden at the back of a shelf.
We ended up reusing the old shelves by cutting them down the middle length-wise. I only needed to buy some wood for the uprights.
We left the hard to reach corner for another project- that is a different, more difficult corner to tackle at some other time- and recycled some more shelves at the bottom end of the pantry. I covered them in some offcuts of wall paper. This is to provide storage for the wider items.
The structure ready, it was time for me to fill the space. In went all the goodies- home-made jams and preserves, lots of yummy flavours from home and lots of other bits and pieces. The large pots and pans all got a place, as did the aprons, clean kitchen towels and the vacuum cleaner and other cleaning implements.
It's still a little bit of a work in progress but here's how it looks now.
Went the clutter in the rest of the house gets to us, we often switch on the light and stand and admire the relative order in here. This recharges us for the next project.
What do you think of my new pantry?
Have you undertaken any decluttering, organising, mini DIY recently? Please do link up!
Wow – it is impressive! Amazing transformation.
Thanks Ana! I love the space now and it's lovely to be able to find things.
that looks really great. Thanks for posting the photos, they have given me some great ideas. I'd never though of using that space as a pantry – what a wonderful idea.
Great to see a pantry with thin shelves. You're right, you can never see what's at the back of those deep ones. Great job!
Thanks Jennifer. It does work very well.
I'm hoping to stick a pantry under the stairs in my new house, thanks for showing me it's possible; if I get round to it, I'll post a picture!
Oh, yes… please share your picture Kate!


Researchers supported by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology are developing an interactive 3D environment that will bring together data from multiple research locations, including water quality data, to produce more comprehensive models and analytics for community ecosystem monitoring, targeting ongoing research activities at Stroubles Creek and the Catawba Sustainability Center. An interactive experience of the next-generation of flipped lab and Mirror World will be provided, where the internet becomes the means for people to connect with and participate in the stewardship and development of their ecosystem. Immersive technology combined with web, GIS, and real sensor data provides a unique view of 3D Virginia across scales.
View the presentation from the October 28th playdate.


HC Kunlun Red Star is the professional Chinese only sports dragon hockey club from Beijing to KHL. The team was created in 2016. HC Kunlun Red Star in the first year of participation was able to get into the playoffs of the Continental Hockey League. Spectacular interest in the team with each match increases, because the team come to play stars from around the world and train the red dragons the best coaches. Also in the club there are local pupils.


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Now We Know That Snowden Stole Files Before Booz Allen
While much of the speculation surrounding NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden's actions has focused on his flight from the U.S. and his asylum bid in Russia, we're also learning a bit more today about how (or rather, when) he collected the leaked documents in the first place.
Abby Ohlheiser
While much of the speculation surrounding NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden's actions has focused on his flight from the U.S. and his asylum bid in Russia, we're also learning a bit more today about how (or rather, when) he collected the leaked documents in the first place. Reuters, citing anonymous U.S. officials, reports that Snowden began accessing the documents back in April of 2012, earlier than previously confirmed. At the time, he was working for Dell.
But Snowden's time at Dell was, for all intents and purposes, much like his time at Booz Allen Hamilton, the company that's taken much of the reputational flack for being the institution that employed the leaker. At Dell, Snowden worked as a contractor for the NSA, too, presumably for Dell-owned Perot Systems. The Atlantic Wire's Philip Bump has pointed out that Snowden probably took documents from the NSA before his time at Booz Allen, despite the prevailing narrative that the contractor took a job with the company specifically to steal secrets. For one thing, Snowden's time with Dell coincides with his increasing dissatisfaction with the state of the U.S. security and surveillance industry. Reuters has some details on what he reportedly took early on:
Snowden downloaded information while employed by Dell about eavesdropping programs run by the NSA and Britain's Government Communications Headquarters, and left an electronic footprint indicating when he accessed the documents, said the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity.
David Frink, a spokesman for Round Rock, Texas-based Dell, declined to comment on any aspect of Snowden's employment with the company, saying Dell's "customer" - presumably the NSA - had asked Dell not to talk publicly about him.
The fact that Snowden collected documents before his few months at Booz Allen shouldn't be surprising — he's had access to it for years. Before starting work as an NSA contractor in 2009, Snowden worked for the CIA. So why, then, did Snowden seemingly admit to taking the Booz Allen job specifically to take the files? "My position with Booz Allen Hamilton granted me access to lists of machines all over the world the NSA hacked," he said in June. As the Atlantic Wire has previously speculated, it's possible that his most recent contracting position provided him with documents he wanted that he, for one reason or another, couldn't get from Dell.
Abby Ohlheiser is a former staff writer for The Wire.


Looking for the most adorable way to announce your little one's gender to the world? We had a Putters or Pearls Gender Reveal Party for our reveal day and I can't wait to show you the details!
After 10 years of waiting on our miracle baby, the time has finally come for Thomas and I! We're expecting our first little pumpkin in October. To reveal the gender of our little one, my mom and sister in law put together a Putters or Pearls Gender Reveal Party for us! I loved every little detail of it and wanted to share it with y'all on the blog.
When we found out we were expecting, my sister in law Meghan, was already planning on what we could do for the reveal. We thought of the colored balloon idea, we thought about Thomas shooting a target and busting a paint filled balloon and we thought of the colored smoke from car tires.
However we eventually decided on something we knew that Thomas would love. GOLF! haha We decided that Thomas would hit a golf ball that would explode into which ever color the gender was.
It was perfect. Well and since Thomas likes golf we decided on the Putter and Pearls gender reveal party idea!
I didn't do anything for the party haha, Meghan and my mom took control (which is weird because I'm the party planner of the family). They did an amazing job!
Oh and guess what….Thomas and I had no idea as to what "Baby Dot's" gender was. Ahhh haha that's right!
My sister in law was the only one that knew. When we went to our gender appointment, I took an envelope and gave it to the tech. She printed off the gender for us and sealed it in an envelope. Then Meghan met us at the doctor's office and took it from us so that we would have no temptation to take a look.
But back to the Party details! When we arrived and my brother and sister in law's house we were greeted with pink and blue balloons and the cute little signs on the door.
Then it was on into the hallway where we got to pick our "Team".
A baby picture of Thomas on the left with Team Putter buttons and a baby picture of me on the right with the Team Pearl buttons.
Aren't these buttons just the cutest. You can find them on Etsy here.
Thomas and I both went with "Team Putters" buttons. I didn't know what I was having at the time but since the day we found out I had this mother's intuition that it was a boy, so I stuck with my "Team Putters" choice.
Next, we're onto the guest book for the party. We didn't invite a ton of people, I think we had a max of 20 guest, as we wanted to keep it pretty small, however Meghan still wanted us to have something with everyone's names.
Then, once we turned the corner into the kitchen, there was the main event table. Ahhh I was in heaven with all of the little details that they put together. If you know anything about me, I'm ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS.
I love the Putter and Pearls Banner! I didn't even have to ask, I know Meghan bought it from Etsy because she's obsessed with it haha.
You can find the banner here.
Plus, the cute little B-A-B-Y letters that Meghan painted for us.
The center piece was this cute little cake with the adorable "What Will Baby Be?" cake topper. I couldn't find this exact one on Etsy but there are a bunch of cute ones on there.
Putter or Pearls Cupcakes with themed cupcake toppers.
Ooo and then my friend surprised me by getting macarons from a bakery in NC for the party! They know how much I love them! If you want to try your hand at making macarons, I have a few tutorials on the blog for them. Click here to get directions for them (you can change them to ANY color you want).
Of course we had colored rock candy on the table.
Plus these little Hershey bars that Meghan colored with blue and pink/purple sharpie so that they would say "He" and "She".
Aren't these Hershey kisses with the little reveal party stickers on them cute! See, these are the types of little details that Meghan and Mom know I love. There were stickers with pearls, putters, "Team Pearls" and "Team Putters" on them.
There were also "Baby Dot Reveal stickers" haha. You see, when I had my very first ultrasound, our baby was literally a dot on the screen, so we nick named our baby "Dot" haha.
Well, y'all know I love mason jars, so there were one of those there as well with some beautiful pink, blue and white flowers.
A sweet He or She banner hang above one of the table with some of our sonogram photos attached with pink and blue clothes pins.
Meghan set out this little baby countdown as well.
Also, if you're throwing a party for an expecting mother, don't forget a little corsage! <3 I haven't worn one of these since my bridal shower, 10 years ago and I have to admit that it made me feel pretty special to have my own little mommy-to-be corsage.
This is my brother Adam and my sister in law Meghan, they did so much work for my reveal party! <3 I just love them. Meghan and my mom took care of decorations and planning while Adam manned the grill and cooked up tons of hot dogs and burgers for everyone at the party.
As for the party food menu, they kept it simple! Perfect for a reveal party if you ask me.
Then it came time for the reveal!
Since it's Putters or Pearl themed, Thomas hit a "golf ball" to reveal our little baby's gender.
Meghan bought us a pack of the color powder golf balls. The pack she bought came with a white, pink and blue powdered ball. So when it was time to reveal, my brother put down the golf ball and Thomas gave it a swing.
We would have been happy with either but I think secretly Thomas had been praying for a boy haha. That photo above is now one of my favorite photos of Thomas. That is pure joy right there hahaha.
So, that was our wonderful Putters or Pearls Gender Reveal Party!
Thank you to Meghan, Adam and Momma for everything y'all did! Thank you for everyone that came out to celebrate!
I took a video of the actual reveal if y'all want to see it!
Hope this post will give y'all some ideas if you're planning your own little Putters or Pearls Gender Reveal Party!
Oh how special. Congratulations on your coming Blessing. Loved all the party ideas, you and your family are very talented. I raised 3 boys who are the joy of my life. God Bless you and yours.
Congrats to both of you!! Very exciting times!! All the decorations and everything were so cute and I love how you 2 didn't know either!
Thank you! It was such a wonderful party!
ahhhhh I love details too and this party was PACKED with adorable ones!! Congrats on your little baby boy eeeee!
Your reveal party was beautiful !
And the video made me smile.
After 5 years we welcomed a baby boy into our family. It was a long and troublesome pregnancy"! Then 20 months later we have another boy with pregnancy problems. We enjoy our sons which are now grown and have children of their own. We have 4 beautitular granddaughters! Their are so many cute clothes for little boys. Their are situations that your boys will come to Mommy for and other situations that they will go to Daddy for. Your life will never be the same because everything will be centered around you child and possibly grandchildren. I wish you and Thomas all the Blessings that God will give you! BTW, Me, my hubby, brother and 4 other family members!
I should have corrected many mistakes and spelling in my comments. 1. Me, my hubby and 4 others have October birthday's! 2. We have 4 beautiful granddaughters. There are several small mistakes but they are readable so I won't correct them.
Thank you so much Linda!! I'm so excited but so nervous haha. October babies are wonderful!!
Congratulations on your baby boy!!! I'm very excited for you!!! What a truly fabulous gender reveal!!!


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Fugitive Mexican governor arrested in Guatemala
04/16/2017 April 16, 2017
Javier Duarte, a former Mexican state governor who has been on the run for six months, has been arrested. He was detained in Guatemala on suspicion of corruption, involvement in organized crime and embezzling millions.
https://p.dw.com/p/2bIkC
Mexican authorities have confirmed that Javier Duarte, the former governor of Veracruz state, was found and detained on Saturday in a hotel lobby in the town of Panajachel on the shore of Lake Atitlan in the Guatemalan highlands.
Duarte's arrest was a joint operation between Interpol and Guatemalan police, Mexico's attorney general said. The 43-year-old is expected to be extradited to Mexico at a later date.
The former governor is wanted on suspicion of having siphoned off at least 645 million Mexican pesos (33 million euros, $35 million) of public money that was put into a series of shell companies.
Former governor denies allegations
Duarte resigned from office to face corruption allegations in October last year but disappeared soon afterwards. At the time he denied having links to phantom businesses that allegedly won state contracts, insisting he had not stolen a single peso of state money or diverted government funds overseas.
Read: Throngs cheer Pope Francis as he delivers tough-love message in Mexico
"I don't have foreign accounts," he said last year. "I don't have properties anywhere."
Authorities believe Duarte entered Guatemala by land in November or earlier, and traveled between the city of Antigua and other provinces
where he had properties.
"The network of accomplices and strawmen" who helped Duarte must be brought to justice, said Alberto Elias Beltran, the deputy legal
prosecutor for international affairs at Mexico's Attorney General's Office.
Punished in an exemplary fashion
Following his arrest on Saturday, Duarte's former party and Mexico's ruling Institutional Revolution Party (PRI) sought to distance itself from Duarte and applauded the arrest.
"The PRI calls for all the relevant investigations to be carried out and, respecting due process, for the ex-governor of Veracruz to be punished in an exemplary fashion, as well as anyone who is confirmed to have taken part in his criminal ring," the party said in a statement.
Deadly violence in Veracruz
During his six-year tenure as governor, Duarte was widely criticized for the violence which rampant in the state. Drug cartels warred for territory and thousands of people were killed or disappeared into clandestine graves in cases that mostly remain unsolved.
Read: Mexico - 'Politicians are involved in the massacre'
The state of Veracruz also became Mexico's most dangerous region for journalists, with 17 killed during his time in office.
Four journalists covering organized crime in Mexico have been killed over the last six weeks, according to officials and media groups. The most recent case was 71-year-old Maximino Rodriguez Palacios who was shot and killed outside a supermarket in Baja California.
ksb/jm (AFP, Reuters)
'Germany must stop supplying weapons to Mexico'
Last year, 43 trainee teachers in Mexico were apparently murdered in a case that outraged the country. DW speaks to one of their fellow students about Mexico's toxic mixture of corruption and organized crime. (17.04.2015)
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The ownership of real estate can be divided into present and future interests. This division enables a landowner to convey land to a land trust or government with the owner retaining ownership during the owner's lifetime or some other specified period. Donation of future interests can result in tax benefits.
The ownership of real estate can be divided into a present interest (called a "life estate") and a future interest (called a "remainder" or a "remainder interest"). The division is effectuated, unconditionally and absolutely, by delivery of a deed that includes a clause reserving to the transferring owner (sometimes called the "grantor") ownership of the land for the term of the reserved present interest. Reservation of the present interest allows the owner to retain ownership for a period of time measured by the life of one or more individuals, by a term of years, or by a combination of the two. The transferee owner identified in the deed (sometimes called the "grantee") holds the remainder interest — the ownership interest that immediately begins when the life estate ends.
The transfer of the future interest can occur via gift or a sale by the landowner and can be an important tax and estate planning tool. The donation of a personal residence or farm subject to a reserved life estate can result in a federal income tax deduction. If appropriate, coupling this with the donation of a conservation easement may provide additional tax benefit as well as permanent protection of conservation values.
The division of ownership of land into present and future interests has been recognized for centuries and is effectuated by delivery of a deed granting the property to the conservation organization while reserving to the grantor ownership for the agreed upon term.
Owners who want to make a gift of their land to a land trust or government (either, a "conservation organization") but don't want to part with it during their lifetimes.
A taxpayer who can benefit from the deduction of the net present value of the remainder interest in the personal residence or farm donated to a conservation organization.
A conservation organization that is willing to postpone taking full possession and control of a parcel but wants absolute certainty of irrevocable ownership upon the expiration of the term of the life estate.
The conservation organization can prepare for future ownership that is absolutely certain to occur after passage of time. Testamentary gifts are less certain — wills can be changed and contested.
Both the present owner and future owner have a vested interest in the land.They can, by agreement, set standards for conservation of natural and scenic resources within the property during the life estate.
Meeting of the minds between owner and conservation organization as to their respective rights and responsibilities during the term of the life estate; standards of care to be observed by present owner; remedies of future owner if present owner fails to conform to agreement.
Legal assistance preparing the deed with reservation of present interest and the agreement between present owner and future owner as to their respective rights and duties (if any) during the life estate.
Owners must seek competent tax advice so as to achieve the desired tax benefit in conformity with the guidance provided in Reg. §1.170A-12.
Although owners may highly value the right to enjoy their land for the rest of their lives, a life estate interest is difficult, if not impossible, to sell or mortgage. Actuarial tables can estimate life expectancy but the present owners can die at any time and, when they do, the life estate interest simply disappears.
Likewise, the conservation organization, as future owner, must take into consideration that the burdens, as well as the benefits, of ownership free of the life estate will fall to the conservation organization immediately upon death of the owners, which can happen at any time without warning.
Unless otherwise agreed, the present owner owes no duty to the future owner to pay taxes; provide insurance, maintenance or repair; conserve natural or scenic resources or do or refrain from doing anything other than committing waste. These issues can be dealt with in a life estate agreement.


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Saundra Mitchell has been a phone psychic, a car salesperson, a denture-deliverer and a layout waxer. She's dodged trains, endured basic training, and hitchhiked from Montana to California. She teaches herself languages, raises children, and makes paper for fun. She's the author of Shadowed Summer, The Vespertine, The Springsweet, and the forthcoming The Elementals and Mistwalker. She's also the editor of the forthcoming YA anthology Defy the Dark. She always picks truth; dares are too easy.
The Springsweet: Appealing YA historical fantasy
The Springsweet by Saundra Mitchell
The Springsweet is a young adult historical fantasy set in the late nineteenth century, mainly in the Oklahoma Territory. It's also a sequel to Saundra Mitchell's 2011 novel The Vespertine, though I didn't realize that when I ordered it. So the caveat to my review is that I read The Springsweet without that background. How does it hold up on its own? Quite well, actually.
The heroine is Zora Stewart, a secondary character from The Vespertine, whose fiancé died tragically a year ago. Zora's mother and friends think it's high time she returns to society and starts mingling with young men again. Zora wants no part of this; she'd rather offer herself up as a mail-order bride and consign herself to a loveless marriage, or barring that, become a recluse in the attic. Fi... Read More
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Shadowed Summer — (2009) Publisher: Nothing ever happened in Ondine, Louisiana, not even the summer Elijah Landry disappeared. His mother knew he ascended to heaven, the police believed he ran away, and his girlfriend thought he was murdered. Decades later, certain she saw his ghost in the town cemetery, fourteen-year-old Iris Rhame is determined to find out the truth behind "The Incident With the Landry Boy." Enlisting the help of her best friend Collette, and forced to endure the company of Collette's latest crush, Ben, Iris spends a summer digging into the past and stirring old ghosts, in search of a boy she never knew. What she doesn't realize is that in a town as small as Ondine, every secret is a family secret.
Breathkept — (2011) Publisher: Parker Nixon has never been away from home. She's never been in love. And she's never been wanted for murder… until now. The boy Parker got caught kissing last night turned up dead this morning, and there's no shortage of suspects. Her reclusive father leads a double life, and the people at Stone Well Ranch have their mysteries too. But then there's beautiful, broken Brandon Beauchamp. He saved Parker's life once, and holds her heart in his hands. But he may be hiding the darkest secret of all.
Mistwalker — (2014) Publisher: When Willa Dixon's brother dies on the family lobster boat, her father forbids Willa from stepping foot on the deck again. With her family suffering, she'll do anything to help out—even visit the Grey Man. Everyone in her small Maine town knows of this legendary spirit who haunts the lighthouse, controlling the fog and the fate of any vessel within his reach. But what Willa finds in the lighthouse isn't a spirit at all, but a young man trapped inside until he collects one thousand souls. Desperate to escape his cursed existence, Grey tries to seduce Willa to take his place. With her life on land in shambles, will she sacrifice herself?
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Our Fourth Graders share their favorite memories of 2016.
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Apple is expected to announce its new iPhone later today, but Amazon already announced a number of new low-cost Kindle ebook readers last week, but they're a bit different to the models with black-and-white screens that have so far been available in the UK.
The new models are called the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire, and they're updates to a Kindle that has been available in the US for some time.
Both models have full-colour touch-screens and work much like any Android tablet — in fact both models use the Android operating system, albeit a special version developed by Amazon.
The Kindle Fire HD has a 7" screen with a 1280 x 800 resolution, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 16GB storage capacity and a claimed 11-hour battery life.
The Kindle Fire also has a 7" screen, but with a lower resolution of 1024 x 600, a single-core 1.2GHz processor, and 8GB of storage and a 9-hour battery life.
Both the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire use Android 4 and should be able to run the same apps as other Android tablets.
The real selling point of both models, however, is their price — the Kindle Fire HD costs £159 and the Kindle Fire just £129. Both will be available in the UK from 25th October and Amazon is taking pre-orders now.
Amazon also launched a Kindle Fire HD model in the US with an 8.9" screen for $499 (around £312), but there's no news about if or when this might be available in the UK.
The same applies to Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite. This is a more traditional ebook reader with a black-and-white screen, but the screen technology has been updated for faster page-turning and much better contrast compared to current models. US prices start at $119 (around £74).


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Observed in thick vegetation on the forest edge. Kakamega Forest, western Kenya. Dec. 2014.
These small, active birds feed on fruits and insects. Their songs and calls are surprisingly loud.
May change with new genetic evidence and debate.


The Latest Frenchie's News — Frenchie's Fabulous Nut Co.
Frenchie's Fabulous now available at B Street!
Yet another reason to visit Downtown Carrollton is the awesome new boutique called B Street! And while you're there, be sure to pick up a jar of Frenchie's Fabulous Nuts!
Frenchie's Fabulous featured in Dallas Morning News!
Check out the great feature that appeared on the front page of the business section of the Dallas Morning News on October 16, 2016!
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Not quite on shelves yet, but we'll keep you posted.
Frenchie's Fabulous Wins Awards at the 2016 Fiery Food Challenge!
We are excited and humbled to announce that our product won three exciting Fiery Food Challenge awards during our first ever appearance at Zest Fest!
And the First Place Golden Chile Award for Best New Product!
Frenchie's Fabulous is now available in all seven DFW-area Total Wine Stores!
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