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Integrated development
In order to develop a novel compound to a safe and effective treatment, a package of studies is required. These study designs need to be tailored for each compound in development. This requirement is partnered with the need for accurate assessment of safety data, confidence in this data, and often requires delivery within tight timescales.
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Our Pre-clinical Biosciences group has the expertise and experience to design and execute all of your study requirements and perform them in a single location.
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There have been a recent slew of decisions concerning reinstatement of lapsed patents. I will try to sum these up briefly to give an idea of Israel Patent Office Policy regarding this issue:
Concerning 164275 to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, the patent was allowed on 29 June 2010 and the first and second renewal fees for years one to ten were due by 29 September 2010. Since these fees were not paid, the application lapsed some six months later, and the fact that the application had lapsed published in the July 2011 journal. On attempting to pay the third extension fee for years ten to fourteen, the patentees discovered that the application had lapsed. This unfortunate state of affairs was attributed to a clerical error in noting that a renewals service, CPA, was not responsible for the first two payments which were due on allowance.
The combination of the time passed and the fact that Mr McBride, the lawyer representing the applicant in the US did not sign an affidavit before an Israeli lawyer, a diplomat or at an Israeli consulate, and also failed to sign the affidavit before a US attorney. The affidavit was submitted a couple of months after the chain of events was known to Mr McBride. In the circumstances, the request was not allowed.
there were three problems identified, and it is not clear if the specific circumstances would have been considered as reasonable, had they been properly verified with an affidavit signed before an Israeli Official or a US Attorney and immediately submitted. It is not clear if the two months delay was the critical issue or if the lack of endorsement was the issue. Could it be that the three facts all contributed, and a speedier submission of a non-signed affidavit, or a tardily filed non-endorsed submission for something that had lapsed by less than a year would be allowed?
As a decision, this case does a lot to teach how submissions to revive should be submitted, but does not indicate the seriousness of each lacuna.
Categories: Israel Patent, Israel Patent Agency, Israel Patent Office, Israel Patent Office Rulings, Patents, pharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Uncategorized

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There are total 12 letters in Marathonings, Starting with M and ending with S.
Marathonings is a scrabble word? Yes (18 Points) Marathonings has worth 18 Scrabble points.
An Anagram is collection of word or phrase made out by rearranging the letters of the word. All Anagram words must be valid and actual words.
Browse more words to see how anagram are made out of given word.
In Marathonings M is 13th, A is 1st, R is 18th, T is 20th, H is 8th, O is 15th, N is 14th, I is 9th, G is 7th, S is 19th letters in Alphabet Series.


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Along my rock radio career I've had an unbelievable lineup of rock stars, porn stars, war heroes, strippers, sinners and saints all guest on Rockstar Radio™. I can say with 100% honesty that none of them have made me as excited to have on my show as this weeks guest. Find out who it is inside.
Everyone (hopefully) has at least one person in their life that has, and will have their back no matter what. A special friend that you can call at 3am to bail you out of jail, no questions asked. When I started at 96.3 The Blaze many years ago, my radio career had already been well underway, but it wasn't until this person gave me full creative control of my show, and music playlist, that I really made a name for myself. I owe this rad chick more than I ever could repay her, but she'll have to settle for a few shots of Jagermeister, a few beers, some good tunes, and a microphone on this weeks edition of Rockstar Radio.
Ladies and gentleman, for one SoCal show only, please welcome ANGEL!!!


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How We Wear It: Ruby Dress in Amy Butler Fabric
By Allie
Allie is the co-founder of Indiesew and creator of all things pretty on the site. Follow Allie and receive other Indiesew updates by subscribing to the blog.
Three years ago, I was a fresh face to Colorado and was eager to meet some crafting buddies in the area. I had heard about the Makerie, a creative retreat held at the Chautauqua Center here in Boulder. I was a grad student currently drowning in corporate accounting homework and I was yearning for some good ol' crafting time.
Being grad-student-broke, I volunteered for the event. I was the swag bag coordinator, making sure every attendee had some seriously awesome swag. I also volunteered as a class assistant. I soon found out Amy Butler would be there, teaching a class on color. So, of course, I begged and pleaded and ended up as Amy's assistant for two entire days. My dreams had come true.
If you don't know much about Amy Butler, you should know this. She's one of the kindest, warmest people I have ever met. During our few days together, I learned more about her journey to becoming a textile designer and all about her life in Ohio.
Today, I am so happy to spread the word about her latest project! Yes, this is a style post, but it's also a post showcasing Amy Butler's new line of fabric, Violette. And let me tell you folks, it is divine. I used Amy's Leaf Line Mineral to sew up the Ruby Dress and it was the perfect fabric for the Made by Rae pattern.
The Ruby Dress is a woven tank or shift dress with a contrast yoke and bias-bound neckline and armholes. The pattern features gathering on both the front and back bodices to allow for an easy fit. Rae recommends using lightweight cottons for this pattern like double gauze, linen or voile. The Violette fabric I worked with is a true blue quilting cotton. Having spent my beginner sewing years working only with quilting cottons, I knew this fabric would be perfect for this pattern.
I sewed the Ruby Dress exactly as the pattern instructed. I used a contrasting bias tape for the neckline and armholes, and also sewed the dress using French seams. These professional finishes make this dress feel 100% luxurious.
The gathered bodices are a great alternative to darts and I assume will work well with most bust sizes. The 2" wide hem gives a finished look to the bottom of the dress. And the Ruby sews up quick! I spent about two hours total on this dress from start to finish.
Yes, I know it's February and you may think this dress hardly has a place in your winter wardrobe. But it does! It layers well with leggings, boots, scarves and structured jackets. Here I'm wearing my dress for the warm days we're having here in Colorado, with coordinating flats and a Valentine's Day appropriate scarf.
Because of its shift dress silhouette, the Ruby works well for both casual and more formal occasions. I wear mine while running errands around town and also for happy hour with the girls. I especially love my Ruby for a beach coverup. It's easy to throw on and off, with no zippers or finicky closures to deal with!
This pattern is ideal for the beginner sewist, and anyone who still prefers to sew with quilting cottons.
Amy Butler's Violette collection will be available in your independent fabric stores soon. Pick out your fabric print and grab your copy of the Ruby sewing pattern. This will be one pattern you'll be glad to add to your handmade wardrobe. Make sure you're following us on Pinterest to see how we style other patterns sold in the Indiesew shop!
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Wedding day is one of the most significant moments in a woman's life. This is the day when she would finally be facing God with his beloved groom. Basically, on this special day, the bride gets most of everyone's attention. Hence, one should put her best face forward. In doing this, some bride-to-be prefer hiring professional hair and makeup artists. On the other hand, majority of the brides prefer to do their look on their own. This is a good way to save money and to let her flaunt her best features with her own capabilities. However, if blending and combination of make up colors are not done properly, this may make your look to a disastrous one. With this, here are free bridal do it yourself makeup tips to help you out.
Free bridal do it yourself tips are usually torn into parts: the base, the blush, the eye makeup and the lip highlights. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind in every particular facial area or concern.
The first stop discusses about the base. The base is the most critical and most important part of a makeup. It is advisable to have one that best compliment your skin tone. Choosing a shade closest to your actual skin tone is usually advised. Apply foundation using a sponge or brush evenly onto your face. Then, deal with your flaws. Using a concealer, seal any blemishes or under-eye circles. A skin tone's one shade lighter concealer is recommended. You may also use mineral based foundation and concealer. This specific make up helps minimize the appearance of oily skin throughout the event. Complete the base by dabbing foundation over your neck, jaw lines and ears.
The next step involves the cheeks. To give the bride a lovely glow, blushes are applied. The natural-looking shades of pinky peach and rose are usually preferred. When you apply blushes, start with the apples of your cheeks. A simple smile can help you discern your cheek's apples. Move through the face's temple until it has properly blended. If excess blush is observed, you may use a makeup sponge to clean it up. Also, keep in mind that is you have an oily skin, a powder blush is recommended. On the other hand, a cream blush will work best brides with dry skin.
For the eye makeup, dabbing the eyelid with foundation can help you make the eye makeup last longer. Also, check the eyebrows for unwanted hair. When dealing about sparse blow areas, a light brown eye brow liner shade can help you out. For the eye shadow, you may use tri-color makeup palette that compliments best on your eye color. The softest palette color is used to emphasis the brow bone while the deepest color is applied on the eye's crease and the medium toned one for the eyelids. For eye liners, black shades are preferred as browns tend to depict tiring eyes. For mascaras, water-proofed items are recommended as most brides shed tears on their special day.
Lastly, for the lips, select a shade that will compliment your whole look. Outline the lips and fill the entire area with lip makeup. Finish the look by applying a balm or gloss for an instant shine.
As a concluding thought, free bridal do it yourself makeup tips should be tried several times before the big day so you could practice and do more necessary adjustments or changes with your makeup. It is also important to consider the wedding time. Is it a morning or evening wedding? All these things will help you achieve the best bridal look you could possibly have. For other free bridal do it yourself makeup tips, searching through magazines and online websites will also be a good option.
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The third round of the Lily of the Valley Conference is about to start. Much to his happiness, Barry's next match will be against Paul, a trainer he looks up too. As the battle begins Paul believes it will be an easy win, but Barry soon proves that he is no pushover. Which trainer will advance to the next round?


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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Free Shipping + Bootcamp Sale | Bootcamp for Lousy Housekeepers
Hello, Bootcampers! I'm just popping in for a moment on this busy day to let you know about a promotion that Lulu Press has happening right now. The Bootcamp for Lousy Housekeepers book is available in Kindle format on Amazon, and also in perfect bound paper through Amazon, as well. But it's also available through Lulu press in coil-bound format. Some Bootcampers LOVE the coil-bound version, as it makes it easier to print off pages and use it as a planning binder as they're getting their homes together.
Both paper versions are $24, so I usually suggest using Amazon, since so many folks have Prime (free shipping!)
However, this free mail shipping deal through Lulu means you can get the coil-bound version for the same price with FREE SHIPPING. To sweeten the deal, I'm offering the Lulu coil-bound version for 25% off - that's only $18 - no promo code needed! Just remember to use Lulu's code APRSHIP50 through April 22nd to get free mail shipping.
This deal is only good through Friday evening, so grab yours today while the price is great!
I hope this helps you get a jump on transforming your home from messed to blessed this spring!
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The Radlander cabin is under construction in the badlands of ND. It is designed for two families as their primary vacation spot to take full advantage of what the badlands has to offer. A couple of weeks ago we took a trip to Medora to help out with some framing and the hope of being able to do some riding on the rugged Maah Daah Hey trail. Although we never got around to shredding some single track, we were able to get the cabin dried in.
We are extremely excited for this cabin to be complete and look forward to the joy it will bring the families who get to call this place their "vacation spot". With all the badlands and Medora have to offer, we are certain this will be a busy spot in the near future. Cheers and happy friday.


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Preliminary and completion notices
These notices are required by Horizon Power and are available from EnergySafety.
All Electrical Notices should be faxed to 6310 1044 or emailed to email@example.com
This flowchart shows what happens when you submit your Preliminary and Completion Notices to Horizon Power and gives a guide for the timeframe for processing these. To avoid project delays, it is important that all paperwork you submit to us is fully complete


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World Flu Update
Here's the information from the World Health Organization on flu activity so far this year. This is from Pro Med Digest and on line reporting service that sends daily (sometimes multiple times a day) reports on plant, animal and human disease activity around the world. As a reminder, this is the compsosition of this year's flu vaccine from the CDC's website:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that the United State's 2011-2012 seasonal influenza vaccine contain the following three vaccine viruses:
- an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus;
- an A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus; and
- a B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.
WHO Influenza Update number 150
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– – Influenza activity in the temperate regions of the northern
hemisphere remains below seasonal threshold levels, though notable
increases in activity have been reported in some areas of Canada,
Europe (Spain and Turkey), northern Africa (Tunisia and Algeria), and
the Middle East (Iran). The persistence of the increased activity over
the last few weeks in these areas likely represents the start of the
influenza transmission season.
– – The viruses detected throughout the northern hemisphere temperate
zone have been predominantly of the A(H3N2) subtype. Only very small
numbers of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 have been reported in recent weeks.
– – Countries in the tropical zone reported low levels of influenza
activity except for Costa Rica, which is primarily detecting influenza
– – Influenza activity in the temperate countries of the southern
hemisphere is at inter-seasonal levels, though Chile and Australia
both report persistent transmission of A(H3N2) with smaller numbers of
influenza type B in Australia.
Countries in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere
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Influenza activity in the northern hemisphere temperate regions is
still below baseline, though increased respiratory disease activity
and influenza virus detections have been noted in some areas.
North America
– – North America circulation of influenza viruses (late March – end
December 2011 snapshot)
In Canada, the percent of positive influenza tests and consultation
rates for influenza-like illness (ILI) have persistently increased
since mid-December 2011. However, nationally, influenza activity
remained at inter-seasonal levels. Localized influenza activity was
reported in the region of British Columbia, and sporadic cases were
reported in 9 regions of 4 provinces (Alberta, British Columbia,
Ontario and Quebec). Three influenza outbreaks in long term care
facilities and 2 paediatric influenza hospitalisations were reported
in the last week. Of the 63 laboratory confirmed cases reported, 51
were influenza A(H3N2), 7 were unsubtyped influenza A, and 2 were
influenza type B. To date, this season [2011-2012], there have been 10
adult influenza hospitalisations, of which 6 were over 65 years of
In the United States of America, nationally, ILI consultations were
low (1.2 percent) and remained below the baseline level (2.4 percent),
and the percentage of samples positive for influenza remained below 2
percent; both have increased since mid-December 2011. Of the nearly
1000 virus detections reported since October 2011, 85 percent have
been influenza type A. Of the influenza A viruses that have been
subtyped, 84 percent were A(H3N2) and the remainder A(H1N1)pdm09. The
proportion of deaths due to pneumonia and influenza reported in the
122 cities sentinel surveillance system was low compared to previous
– – Western Europe circulation of influenza viruses (late March – end
December 2011 snapshot)
In Europe, influenza activity remains low, though respiratory disease
activity and influenza virus detections have started to increase in
some areas over a period of several weeks. ILI consultations and
admissions for severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) remain at
inter-seasonal levels overall. Of the 35 countries reporting on the
geographical distribution of influenza activity, 21 reported no
activity, one reported local activity (Italy), and 13 reported
sporadic activity in recent weeks. Spain and Turkey reported notable
increases in influenza virus detections among sentinel samples with
percentages of positive samples of 17 percent and 23 percent,
respectively. Influenza A(H3N2) was the most common virus detected. In
France, the consultation rate for acute respiratory infections
exceeded the seasonal baseline level; however, there was no
corresponding increase in ILI consultations or influenza virus
detections. 23 percent of European sentinel samples tested for
influenza in epidemiological week 51 were positive, a doubling from
the previous week. Influenza A(H3N2) was the most common virus
identified; 94 percent of 414 influenza A viruses characterized were
the A(H3N2) subtype.
Northern Africa and Eastern Mediterranean
The northern Africa and eastern Mediterranean regions have been
reporting increasing numbers of positive influenza specimens since
October 2011, particularly in Algeria, Tunisia and Iran. As in Europe,
influenza A(H3N2) was the predominant subtype detected.
Temperate countries of Asia
In northern China, influenza activity increased slightly, to 8.6
percent, since the previous week; influenza B virus is still the
predominant strain in China. Republic of Korea and Japan have both
reported small but slightly increased numbers of influenza positive
specimens in recent weeks, most of which were A(H3N2).
Countries in the tropical zone
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Tropical countries of the Americas
No notable influenza transmission has been reported in the majority of
Caribbean and central American countries, with the exception of Costa
Rica, which has continued to report increasing numbers of influenza
A(H3N2) detections.
Sub-Saharan Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, only sporadic detections or low level
transmission were reported. Transmission of influenza A(H3N2) in
Cameroon appears to be decreasing after peaking in mid-December 2011.
Kenya has reported continuous influenza transmission; however, the
number of positive specimens has been decreasing in the past 4 weeks
and is now at a very low level.
Tropical Asia
Overall, the influenza activity in tropical Asia remained low. Since
September 2011, India has continued to report low level influenza B
circulation. Following peaks in influenza activity in September 2011,
Lao People's Democratic Republic, Cambodia and Viet Nam have reported
decreasing transmission, which has now returned to low levels. Other
countries in tropical Asia continue to report small numbers of both
A(H3N2) and influenza type B.
Countries in the temperate zone of the southern hemisphere
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– – Chile circulation of influenza viruses (snapshot) pdf, 390kb
– – Australia circulation of influenza viruses (snapshot) pdf, 395kb
In temperate countries of the southern hemisphere, influenza activity
is at inter-seasonal levels; however, Chile and Australia both report
low levels of persistent influenza A(H3N2), with much smaller numbers
of influenza type B also reported in Australia.
Source of data
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The Global Influenza Programme monitors influenza activity worldwide
and publishes an update every 2 weeks. The updates are based on
available epidemiological and virological data sources, including
FluNet (reported by the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response
System) and influenza reports from WHO Regional Offices and Member
States. Completeness can vary among updates due to availability and
quality of data available at the time when the update is developed.
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Global circulation of influenza viruses (snapshot)
Northern hemisphere circulation of influenza virises (real time)
Southern hemisphere circulation of influenza viruses (real time)
Global Health Observatory — Map Gallery
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail Rapporteur Marianne Hopp
In summary: The flu activity has been low thus far this year and the strains reported are covered by the vaccine. This is good news.


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1. Simon Sinek: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
Sinek, author of "Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action," shares a simple model on how to become an inspirational leader: Start with a circle and start with "Why?" Sinek uses examples such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Apple to illustrate why this is effective. Ted talk link
2. Roselinde Torres: What It Takes to Be a Great Leader
After spending 25 years observing leaders in action, Roselinde Torres shares the three most important questions that every aspiring leader needs to ask if he or she wants to succeed. Ted talk link
3. Dan Pink: The Puzzle of Motivation
If you've been using the traditional reward systems to motivate team members, then you've been doing it all wrong. Career analyst Dan Pink describes what really motivates people, which starts with illuminating stories. Ted talk link
4. Shawn Achor: The Happy Secret to Better Work
Psychologist and CEO of Good Think Inc. Shawn Achor explains why it's backwards for us to spend our lives working in order to be happy. Instead, we should be happy first, which in turn will increase productivity and make us more successful. Ted talk link
5. Richard St. John: 8 Secrets of Success
Marketer, analyst and author of the bestselling book "8 to Be Great" condenses a two-hour speech into a three-and-half-minute talk that quickly unveils the real secrets to success. Ted talk link
6. Yves Morieux: As Work Gets More Complex, 6 Rules to Simplify
Yves Morieux is a senior partner at BCG. In this speech, he explains why so many people are unhappy and disengaged in the workplace. To change that, Yves presents six simple rules that leaders should use to increase engagement. Ted talk link
7. John Wooden: The Difference Between Winning and Succeeding
Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden shares the advice and values that he passed onto his players at UCLA. One of the most important lessons he taught is that success is more than just winning. Ted talk link
8. Stanley McChrystal: Listen, Learn…Then Lead
Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares some of the most important lessons he learned about leadership during his military career. They include being able to listen to others so that you can learn and lead a diverse group toward a common goal. Ted talk link
9. Angela Lee Duckworth: The Key to Success? Grit
Angela Lee Duckworth left her consulting job to teach seventh grade at a New York City public school. She discovered that the most successful students have grit, not intelligence. In this speech, Duckworth describes why self-control, perseverance and interest in long-term goals are so important. Ted talk link


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Sacramento gala honors Walk of Stars recipients
A gala to celebrate the first recipients of the Sacramento Walk of Stars was Wednesday evening at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St.
Earlier in the day, the recipients were honored with the unveiling of the inlaid terrazo blue stars in a ceremony along L Street, between 18th and 19th streets.
The list includes:
▪ LeVar Burton, the Christian Brothers High School graduate known for his acting work in "Roots," "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Reading Rainbow."
▪ Timothy B. Schmit, the bassist for the Eagles and an Encina High School alumnus.
▪ Debbie Meyer, the three-time Olympic swimming champion who won three gold medals while still a student at Rio Americano High School.
▪ Gregory Kondos, the acclaimed landscape artist whose work hangs in galleries around the world.
▪ Dr. Balazs "Ernie" Bodai, former chief of surgery at Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, who successfully lobbied Congress to create the breast cancer research stamp.
Debbie Meyer honored to be one of the first inductees to Sacramento's Walk of Stars
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How a test kit and samples are best kept
How long may I store the test kit?
The swabs for the sampling may be stored for an indefinite time.
Our test kit contains detailed sampling instructions. Besides, you will of course also find the complete forms including information about genetic testing, the consent form and the sample statement and declaration for your witnessed sampling.
We will also provide you with a pre-paid evelope for use within Germany to send back your documenations free of costs. Besides it includes the swabs and sample envelope for secure packaging. None of these items will waste if you store the test kit for a longer time.
How long may the taken samples be stored before being analysed?
If kept cool and dry, mouth swabs (saliva samples) will be usable for several months
Mouth swabs can be stored for several months if you use our paper envelopes where they can be kept dry. Do not put them into a plastic bag, they risk to mold.
Especially, when test participant live far apart it is good to know that there may well pass some time between the taking of the samples and the actual DNA analysis.


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Final digital paintings used in published video.
Cleaned up line work
After working on this project, I have a real soft spot for Najee and I wish him great success in his career! The final project was published on the Bleacher Report website.
I made custom illustrations for a feature on this up and coming young athlete's life.


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About this Research Topic
Bacterial pathogens continue to cause problems for humans because of the emergence of new pathogens and the evolution of existing pathogens. Approximately 160 new bacterial infectious diseases have been discovered between 1940-2010 and emerging infectious diseases constitute a significant burden on global economies and public health.
Bacterial virulence determinants causing disease in humans may evolve through complex host-pathogen interactions but pathogenesis may also evolve by "coincidental" selection in non-clinical environments because traits that confer virulence in a host environment may also be beneficial for bacteria in a non-host environment. This could for instance be the case for iron acquisition systems or for structural elements such as capsules or cell wall polysaccharides. Other virulence traits such as adherence, digestion resistance, and quorum sensing regulated toxin release may be beneficial not only in the interaction with leukocytes but also in the interaction with bacterial predators such as protists and other invertebrates.
While the majority of the research already published has focused on the occurrence and survival of specific pathogens in the outer environment, this research topic focusses on 1) the pool of environmental genes that may confer disease in humans and 2) the role non-clinical environments play for the evolution of virulence. This is an area which has only received little attention in the literature. We aim to address the research topic by including the following areas of research:
• The occurrence and diversity of homologs to virulence genes in non-clinical microbiomes
• Experimental studies investigating in situ expression, function and ecological role of homologs to virulence genes in non-clinical environments
• Phylogenetic studies reveailing the evolutionary history of environmental virulence gene homologs
• The role of acquisition of virulence genes through horizontal gene transfer in non-clinical environments for the evolution of new bacterial pathogens
The primary goal of this research topic is to provide the reader with an overview of the significance of virulence gene homologs for bacterial survival in non-human environments and the role these environments play for the evolution of new bacterial pathogenic traits and human pathogens. We welcome articles examining these topics and are interested in hearing from potential authors who can provide original research articles, reviews and opinion pieces.
Keywords: virulence genes, pathogens, non-clinical environments, ecological function, evolution, horizontal gene transfer
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.


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There is a reason the Conservative Party launched an attack ad against Bob Rae on the same week as the NDP leadership convention.
The Conservatives are convinced Mr. Rae will lead the Liberal Party into the next election–an increasingly safe assumption. And they fear him more than they fear whomever the New Democrats choose on Saturday. So while the Tories wait to learn who will lead the official opposition, they're getting their licks in against what they see as the greater threat.
Though nominally only interim leader, Mr. Rae's hold on the job appears unassailable. Potential rivals – Quebec MP Justin Trudeau, former Quebec cabinet minister Martin Cauchon, New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc – have either decided they're not interested, or have tested the waters and found them frigid. Ottawa MP David McGuinty, brother to Ontario's premier, and MP and former astronaut Marc Garneau may also be interested, but at this point Mr. Rae is seen as by far the most credible permanent leader for the third party.
Mr. Rae has solid support in caucus, and can point to rising poll numbers as proof of his effectiveness on the job. He may also be the best candidate to execute a strategy penned by John Duffy, a former adviser to Paul Martin, whose recent article in Policy Options magazine has been widely and carefully read by Liberals everywhere.
Mr. Duffy believes Canada is fracturing between the commodity producing West and the industrial East, which is suffering from the high dollar those commodities fetch.
"If the Liberals can convincingly tag the Conservatives as favouring the commodity economies of their political heartland at the expense of the rest," he wrote, then the Liberals will possess "narrative and demographic and regional bases of support that truly challenge the foundations of Conservative power."
The Liberals believe that Mr. Rae has more experience and popular support in Quebec than Montreal MP Thomas Mulcair, who is favoured to become Leader of the Official Opposition after Saturday's leadership vote. (If the NDP chooses a leader from outside Quebec, so much the better for the Liberals.) The path to power for Mr. Rae and the Grits lies in stripping away from the NDP their Quebec gains while appealing to financially stressed voters in suburban ridings outside Toronto and other Ontario cities. Such a coalition would also embrace voters everywhere who can be found on the losing side of the "two Canadas" that Mr. Duffy sees: one prospering and happy with smaller government, the other struggling and in need of help.
To destroy Mr. Rae's credibility before it becomes too deeply entrenched, the Conservatives are already trying to tar him with his record as Ontario NDP premier in the 1990s. Whether Ontario voters are ready to forgive and forget that unhappy past could determine Mr. Rae's future. In any case, for the Tories the 2015 election is clearly already underway.
The Conservatives and the NDP would both benefit from seeing the Liberal Party expunged. For the NDP, it would make them the only realistic alternative to the Conservatives. For the Conservatives, a two-party race against social democrats is a race they are confident of winning over and over again.
No doubt the Tories will also prepare a line of attack against the NDP leader, once he or she is in place. But their heart won't be in it. It is a Liberal revival they fear most.
That fear is behind the Tory attack ad on Bob Rae. It will be the first of many.
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Everest, Mount
A PEAK ON THE CREST of the Great Himalayan range in Asia, Everest is the highest point on the Earth. It lies in the Central HIMALAYAS on the border between NEPAL and CHINA (Tibet). Three barren ridges, the southeast, northeast and west culminate in two summits at Everest (29,028 ft or 8,848 m) and South Peak (28,700 ft or 8,748 m). The mountain can be seen directly from its northeastern side where it rises about 12,000 ft (3600 m) above the plateau of Tibet. It claims an incredible view from the top. The formerly accepted elevation of 29,028 ft (8,848 m) established in the early 1950s was recalculated in the late 1990s as 29,035 ft (8,850 m). Its identity as the highest point on the Earth's surface was not recognized until 1852, when the Survey of India, a government organization established that fact. In 1865, the mountain, previously referred to as Mountain Monarch or Peak XV, was renamed for Sir George Everest, a Welshman, who was the surveyor general of India from 1830 to 1843.
The summit itself consists of rock-hard snow; surrounded by a layer of snow that fluctuates annually by some 5 to 7 ft (1.5 to 2 m). It is highest in September and lowest in May, after depletion by the strong northwesterly winter winds. Though the exact thickness of snow atop Mount Everest remains a mystery for scientists around the world, the measure taken by an Italian mountaineering team was more than 8 ft (2.5 m). Individual glaciers around Mount Everest are the Kangshung Glacier (east), Rongbuk (north and northwest), the Pumori (northwest), the Khumbu (west and south) and an enclosed valley of ice between Everest and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. The mountain's drainage pattern radiates to the south, west, north, and east. The glaciers melt into rivers flowing towards Tibet and Nepal. Precipitation falls as snow during the summer monsoons (May to September). Lack of oxygen, powerful winds, and extremely cold temperatures preclude the development of any plant or animal life on the upper slopes. At the summit of Mt. Everest, atmospheric pressure is only 30 percent that of sea level, so the climbers take in only 30 percent as much oxygen (and thus need to carry oxygen tanks). There are no permanent settlements here because no one can adjust yearround to such high altitudes.
Attempts to climb Everest began with the opening of the Tibetan route in 1920. Everest was finally surmounted in 1953 as a result of efforts by an expedition sponsored by the Royal Geographical Society and the joint Himalayan Committee of the Alpine Club. On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first to reach the top of the world's highest peak. Since then, 1,200 men and women from 63 nations have reached the summit. Nearly 200 others have perished in the attempt. Japanese woman climber Junko Tabei in 1975 became the first woman to summit Everest. The South Col route to Everest is the most popular and used by more climbers than any other path. The north ridge route begins in Tibet. At the foot of Mount Everest, Rongpu Gompa is the highest monastery in the world. The local people revere the mountain. Its Nepali name (Sagar matha) and Tibetan name (Qomolangma) mean "Goddess mother of the world." The Sherpas, an ethnic group of the Khumbu valley beneath Everest, urge their clients to ask the mountain deity's blessings with offerings of rice and incense at base camp. Buddhist legend holds that Everest is home to a goddess bearing a bowl of food and a mongoose spitting jewels. Everest has indeed brought prosperity to the region.
The first ascent of Mount Everest sparked a tourism boom that draws more than 20,000 visitors each year to hike amidst the planet's tallest peak. The 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest was celebrated in May 2003. Efforts at cleaning up the Everest slopes started in 1994, and more than 20,000 pounds of garbage have been hauled off the peak. Sherpas are paid to bring down used oxygen bottles and other trash.
A Chinese survey has revealed that the world's highest peak is gradually losing its height because of global warming and the shrinking of glaciers in the Himalayan region. According to a scientific survey report released at a recent international symposium held in Lhasa, Tibet, the mountaintop declined by 4.2 ft (1.3 m) in the 33 years ending in 1999. Global warming accelerates the process of conversion from snow to ice.


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It isn't easy to be vintage glamourous at all times. Whilst Miss Kitty has a luxurious mane of natural curls which can't help but look retro, Miss Wanda is growing out a twenties bob which is looking decidedly inbetween at present. Neither of us has heaps of spare time to devote to grooming, although after a month of concentrating hard on her pedicure Miss Wanda has gorgeous summer ready feet (if only they weren't permanently stuck in a pair of wellingtons lately). So we have decided to do some research into the glamour hints and tips of yesteryear and share our findings with you, dear readers.
So experiment one: Marilyn Monroe's wiggle. Just how did she get such a precariously sexy wiggle that causes Jack Lemmon's character, Jerry, in Some like it hot to proclaim "Look how she moves; like jello on springs. She must have some kind of built in motor or something"? Well it's well known that Marilyn sent one of each pair of her shoes to the cobbler to have the heel lowered by up to an inch, thus setting her off balance – causing her to wiggle shamelessly. We decided to put it to the test.
Step 1. We bought a couple of pairs of shoes from a charity shop – Wanda's a pair of 80s, jade green, silk courts and Kitty's a pair of white leather 50s style peep toes.
Step 2. Find a traditional cobbler who lowers heels. We used Robbies at York Place in Edinburgh who have a sign in the window announcing "We lower heels" so we were off to a good start! They were slightly bemused as to why the earth we only wanted one heel each lowered but they went along with it and were very helpful – advising how much could be shaved off without ruining the shoe (only 1/2″ for ours!) Best of all it only cost £3.
Step 3. Accessorise with adorable outfits…we went nautical, both in sailor style dresses with ankle socks for Wanda and a red, white and blue hat each.
Step 4. Early evening wine with Rowan Joy. We met her at an Old Town pub which required us to walk up hill – very tricky, definitely a hobble rather than a wiggle – and then down a steep hill – quite a pleasant rising trot, we just needed a coconut shell to add some clip clops! We were feeling faintly demented rather than fabulously sexy by the time we got to the pub but we fared better in the bar. The wibbly wobbly heels force one to stand in an exaggerated, sexy way and it actually felt very glamourous! We had a great time and were approached by a group of French chaps who asked if they would see us there again the next evening! We call that a result!
In conclusion: At times we were a bit more hop-along Cassidy than Sugar Cane and it was far easier walking on flat, smooth stretches of street rather than steep inclines and the dreaded cobbles, but it made us think about our posture and the way we walked and gave us a great laugh and an ego boost. We'd recommend it when planning to wear a deadly sexy wiggle dress (but not planning to totter very far at all)
Got a retro beauty or glamour tip you'd like us to try out – let us know! We're off to pop a couple of slices of cucumber on our peepers…


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Dr. Lawrence Wood, Director of the Communication and Development Studies program and Associate Professor in the School of Media Arts & Studies, was recently interviewed for and quoted in an article in High Country News.
The article, titled Rural Americans Have Inferior Internet Access, focuses on issues such as the negative economic and quality of life implications associated with the limited broadband access that typifies much of rural America.
High Country News is a nonprofit media organization with a commitment to diversity, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. Along with its award-winning news magazine, High Country News articles have been featured across a range of media outlets, such as The New York Times, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and USA Today.
The organization primarily covers issues that span the western U.S., with the mission "to inform and inspire people – through in-depth journalism – to act on behalf of the West's diverse natural and human communities." For well over a decade, much of Dr. Wood's research has focused on issues related to the digital divide. An excerpt from the article can be found at the High Country News website.
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P0468 Engine Trouble Code
When you check engine light came on code P0468 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However your vehicle's manufacturer may have a different definition for the P0468 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.
P0468 if your catalytic convertor fails completely, you eventually won't be able to keep the car running. Your gas mileage will also be terrible, so you should try and fix it as soon as you can. Unfortunately, the average replacement cost is around $2,000 and you can't do it yourself unless you're an experienced mechanic.
P0468 Code Meaning :
|OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code For Engine
|Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low
|Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
|Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
|Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
Is the fuel pump sometimes not priming when you turn the key to ON(II)? Start by measuring the fuel pressure and checking whether you have bright white-bluish spark at all four plugs. The mechanical timing is also something that you should check, as we mentioned above.
P0468 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code DescriptionP0468 engine trouble code is about Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses.
Reason For P0468 CodeThe reason of P0468 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance.
P0468 code on vehicles with electronically controlled automatic transmissions, the 3-4 shift solenoid is responsible for actuating the hydraulic circuits to activate clutches or bands that change gears inside the automatic transmission.


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Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
It is a purpose of this study to establish the taxation system under the decentralization at the degree which it is possible to implement , by adopting an approach from the tax law, an approach from the finance and moreover the accounting approach.In the previous year. it built the basic frame work of the finance and the taxation system which accompanies the decentralization and it established the integrate study area having to do with a case of the learning which extends over the area of the financial , the tax law and the account.Especially, it developed the integrate study by creating that the concept which is inclusive does as it is possible to become a common basis by grinding the basis concept of each field each other, and setting the basis concept of each field to it mutually.In this year, it built an argument having to do with jurisprudence and the local finance integrate system which presupposed efficient-ness and moreover report responsibility achievement.But, it was proved that the outer fence group financial condition aggravation brought a remarkable influence to the local finance condition with the rapid change of the economic environment in the step of the proof study and brought left a new problem.That is, as for merely incorporating a concerned outer fence group into the local finance integrate system only by the debt guarantee to the outer fence group by the investment ratio to it, the self-government body management under the decentralization can not be effectively supported.Therefore, we will make the basic approach and the concepts, to have analyzed the problem continuing-ly and to have been made clear by the present, a system and we entered the publication preparation where it should publish a study result.
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Voter turnout 'low to very good' in South Mississippi
Voter turnout in municipal elections across the Coast this morning are "low to very good," according to city clerk's offices.
The volume of turnout appears to depend, in part, on whether a city has contested races.
No voter or mechanical problems have been reported.
Clerks and election commissioners overall expect a higher turnout in general elections today than in the recent party primaries.
In Ocean Springs, with a hotly contested mayoral race, 814 voters had cast their ballots by 9 a.m.
In Biloxi, also with a contested mayor's seat, initial turnout was low at most polling places downtown. City Clerk Brenda Johnston said an average of 25 voters turned out first thing at the 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B precincts. Around mid-morning, she was heading to Ward 3, where she said contested seats may draw a higher number of voters.
A good turnout has been reported in Gulfport, another city picking a new mayor, though no details were immediately available.
One poll in Pass Christian had a turnout of 85 voters in the first hour, which the clerk's office considered good.
Chipper McDermott, the Republican incumbent, and Chris Boutet, an Independent, are competing for mayor, while alderman-at-large Phillip Wittmann faces fellow Independent Renee Brooks.
A low number of voters have turned out in Long Beach , which has no contested races.
"We aren't expecting a lot of voters," said Deputy City Clerk Stacey Dahl, "but it may surprise us. The day is young."
Moss Point, which also has a mayoral seat up for grabs, reports no problems so far. Its city clerk is making rounds at the polls.
Polls are open until 7 p.m.
Keep checking back at sunherald.com today for updates and election results.


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Gut Heath
The intestine is a complex organ with multiple functions, and containing lots of different cell types. In addition to being the primary site of digestion and nutrient absorption, it also has one of the largest concentrations of immune cells and neuroendocrine cells. Our group has several projects focused on understanding the complex interactions between the cells of the intestine and the trillions of microbes that call our guts home, and how these interactions influence growth, health, and survival.
Improving Health Through The Intestinal Microbiota
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Hughes R-A, Ali RA, Mendoza M, Hassan HM, Koci MD. Prebiotic-mediated changes to the microbiome alters host mucosal gene expression: possible approach to control Salmonella in poultry. Front. Vet. Sci., 13 November 2017 https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2017.00192
AL Ballou, RA Ali, MA Mendoza, JC Ellis, HM Hassan, WJ Croom, MD Koci. Development of the Chick Microbiome: How Early Exposure Influences Future Microbial Diversity. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 3:2. (2016) DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2016.00002.
R. Qiu, J. Croom, R. A Ali, A. L. Ballou, C. Smith, C. M. Ashwell, H. M. Hassan, C.-C. Chiang, and M. D. Koci. Direct fed microbial supplementation repartitions host energy to the immune system. Journal of Animal Science. 90:1–13, 2012.
J. Croom, M. Chichlowski, M. Froetschel, B. W. McBride, R. Qiu and M. D. Koci. The Effects of Direct-Fed Microbial, Primalac®, or Salinomycin Supplementation on Intestinal Lactate Isomers and Cecal Volatile Fatty Acid Concentrations in Broilers. International Journal of Poultry Science. 8: 128-132, 2009.
M. Chichlowski, J. Croom, B. W. McBride, L. R. Daniel, G. Davis and M. D. Koci. Direct-Fed Microbial and Salinomycin Modulate Whole Body and Intestinal Oxygen Consumption and Intestinal Mucosal Cytokine Production in the Broiler Chick. Poultry Science. 86:1100-1106, 2007.
M. Chichlowski, J. Croom, F. Edens, B. W. McBride, R. Qiu, C. C. Chiang, L. R. Daniel, G. W. Havenstein and M. D. Koci. Microarchitecture and Spatial Relationship Between Bacteria and Ileal, Cecal and Colonic Epithelium in Chicks Fed a Direct-Fed Microbial and Salinomycin. Poultry Science. 86:1121-1132, 2007.


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COMMUTERS will have to watch empty trams trundle along Princes Street for six months as exhaustive safety checks are carried out.
The "ghost trams" are scheduled to start in January 2014 but the first paying customers will not get on board until the summer.
Critics branded the checks as "excessive" as more complicated tram networks south of the border were up and running after just two months of tests.
The testing is deemed necessary in order to ensure thorough driver training, working out kinks on the line and ensure the trams run on time in line with the timetables.
Small tests have already been carried out on sections of track such as the Gogar depot to Edinburgh Airport.
Around £500,000 was spent bringing in drivers to drive the trams around a small track to make sure the wheels don't seize while in storage.
But a further 800 individual tests are thought to be needed before the network can be officially opened.
Professor Lewis Lesley, technical director of light rail company Trampower, said: "It does seem an excessive amount of time given that it's a simple end-to-end route.
"Nottingham is a more complex system and I think the final testing period for them was two months."
Simon Johnstone, editor of Tramways and Urban Transit magazine, suggested the length of the testing was a way of avoiding further "bad publicity".
He said: "The last thing you want to do – especially in Edinburgh – would be to rush in and then have it close for extended period.
"That puts even more bad publicity on a scheme which is not particularly well-viewed."
Edinburgh City Council transport convenor Lesley Hinds said: "As was the case with successful testing between Gogar and the airport we'll make sure that residents and key stakeholders are aware of what's involved to limit disruption.
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Glass on glass mosaics, stained glass windows, vases, multilayer minatures, How To Instructions etc.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Large Bluebonnet Vase
This piece measures about 13" tall and is about 8" across at the widest point. The bluebonnets contain many different types and sizes of rhinestones and teh bottom area is painted with glass enamels.
"Lavender Yuccas"
This piece is very difficult to photograph. It has a mosaic border and a multi layer transparent image area. It measures 15" square.
"Pink Flowers on Parade"
This window measures 16 inches wide by 20 inches tall. The border is made up of vitreous glass tiles and rhinestones. The image area is multi layer glass with flowers created with glass enamenls, stained glass, glass beads, and dichroic glass fused flower centers.
Yucca Field
This piece is created with a mosaic border, an embelished mat, and the image area in the center is multi-layer glass that light will pass through. It has a total of 4 layers of glass in some areas.
New Group of Minatures
Here are a few more minatures that feature Texas Yuccas and Bluebonnets. To get an idea of the sizes, the small pieces are 2"x2".
Sunday, August 10, 2008
"Fantasy Flowers" and "Four Seasons"
"Fantasy Flowers" is a small window. The flower centers are fused dichroic glass and the large glass tiles in the border are thick cast glass pieces made by Chicago Art Glass. The rest of the border is made up of vitreous glass tiles and transparent glass agate stones.
"Four Seasons" is one of my opaque pieces. The mosiac border contains beautiful mother of pearl tiles. The image was created with glass enamel paints, metallic powders, glass seed beads, and very small no-hole beads from China.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
3 New Pieces - All different techniques!
This first piece titled "Bonnets, Brushes, and Sunflowers" is one of my glass on glass mosaics that is displayed like a stained glass window. The Bluebonnets are made with stained glass and vintage rhinestones. The Indian Paintbrushes are made with stained glass and vintage glass agate stones. The centers of the sunflowers are fused dichroic glass. There are polished christophase rocks at the base of the flower stems.
The next piece titled "Oak and Yuccas" is a combination of techniques. The border is mosaic glass tiles and glass beads. This portion of the piece has been grouted. The center image of the oak tree which is on clear glass has been painted using glass enamels and the leaves are made with glass seed beads. This image spills over on the mat also. After framing the piece an additional image of yucca plants has been added to the front surface using stained glass, glass enamels, and vintage rhinestones. Because light can come through the center of the piece it changes dramatically depending on the lighting conditions.
The last piece titled "Jade Tree" is made up of jade-like vintage leaves, stained glass and rhinestones. Although it is not apparent in the photo, the glass around the image is clear and has a mosaic border that is transparent. Light cannot pass through the image of the tree but comes through the border.
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Apple today unveiled the fifth generation iPad calling it the iPad Air. As the name suggests, the latest iPad is much lighter and thinner than its predecessor: 0.4 lbs lighter and 20% thinner to be precise. Even the bezel is 43% thinner than the iPad 4 as was previously reported. As a result, the iPad Air sports a new revamped design.
The new iPad has the same 9.7 inch screen size as its forerunners. It is powered by the same A7 processor that is found in the iPhone 5s. This 64-bit chip provides faster processing speeds and graphics. It also includes the M7 co-processor which focuses on computing information generated from the sensors to make the device smarter all around. Apple claims the iPad Air features graphics that are 72x faster than the original iPad.
The iPad Air has a 5MP iSight camera with 1080p FaceTime camera along with dual microphones for better audio. It will be available in four colors: black, white, silver, and space gray. The price for the 16GB Wi-Fi version will be $499 whereas Wi-Fi + Cellular models will be priced at $629 onward. The new iPad will be available from November 1.
It has been a day of unveiling new tablets with Nokia launching its own Windows RT tablet earlier today. And now the launch of Apple's new iPad further heats up the tablet war with users spoilt for choice by the availability of so many tablets out in the market at present.


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Tips for Healthy Digestion
I'm not sure that catchy title is going to get anyone to read! Ha! Digestion is really important so I thought it worth a post. I mentioned that my current module at school is Ayurveda which is an ancient medical/lifestyle tradition, centuries old, that started in India. You can read more about it here. More than treating illness, it is about how to live your healthiest life, to your fullest potential. Having integration and balance of mind, body, spirit, and environment. Below is a little excerpt from a website that helps explain it all a bit….
It is all really fascinating and the more I learn the more it all rings true. There are a few things that everyone can and should do without having to learn a single thing about Ayurveda. One is to eat with the seasons and what intuitively is right for the weather. Mother nature naturally gives you food that helps balance these energies. For example, winter is a time of cold, dry, windy weather. Eating warm, comforting, nourishing foods provides the right counterbalance. Sweet winter squashes and root vegetables, hot tea, soups and stews, bitter greens are the right things to eat in winter. They warm you up and are in season. In summer, when it is hot, humid, bright, we eat cooling foods like watermelon, juicy peaches, ice cream, cooling things like yogurt. Seems natural doesn't it?
In Ayurveda digestion is an important component. Since food provides the nourishment for our body, how well you can process and absord needed nutrients and eliminate waste is critical. Your digestion is a sign of your health. Heart burn, indigestion, bloating, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hiccups, burping, gas…..all are signs of problems with digestion. Here are suggestions that everyone can use to help improve your digestive fire. Some seem so obvious and simple but may actually be hard for us to put into practice.
- Eat when you are hungry
- Eat regularly, and eat at about the same times each day
- Limit ice, especially at meals
- Sip room temperature or warm water with meals
- Focus on your food while you are eating
- Leave enough time between meals for you to digest what you have eaten, usually three hours
- Eat your main meal at noon, or sometime between 10 am and 2 pm, which the digestion is at is strongest point of the day
- Use spices and condiments with food: pungent (hot) and sour tastes like ginger, mustard, chili pepper, black pepper, salas, pickles, all stimulate digestion
- Chose fresh foods (not processed foods)
- Chew thoroughly
- Take a short brisk walk after eating
Simple and hard at the same time, right? It is amazing how much better you feel when you don't have all those GI symptoms and everything is processing along smoothly. Definitely something to work on every day!
So I am off to a meditation workshop this afternoon. Although it is not my first meditation instruction, I hope this one might be the ones that strikes the right chord that I can find a meditation practice! Enjoy your Saturday!


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By Miriam Caldwell
Updated February 03, 2017
One of the biggest differences between the wealthy and the not as wealthy is that the wealthy people earn interest and everyone else pays interest. It is important to realize that money is a tool that can help you to achieve your goals. In order for you to reach true financial independence you need to have your money begin to work for you--not you for it. Here are three things you can do to start making your money work for you. These three steep can also help you break free of the bad financial habits passed down through your family. If you can follow them you will begin to really manage your money.
1 Budget
The most important way to change the way you handle your money is to budget. When you are budgeting you are making your money do what you want it to. By assigning each dollar to a category you are controlling where your money goes and what it does. This will help you to begin to reach your financial goals.
Your budget is the best tool you have next to your income to really build wealth. Your budget gives you control over your finances, and allows you to make financial decisions at the beginning of the each month. When you master budgeting, you will be able to reach your financial goals more quickly and avoid debt. A budget is similar to a fitness tracker and it helps you monitor your spending and income.
If you really want to change your financial picture, your budget is your first step to doing that. Often people will create a budget, but fail to follow through on sticking to it or stop after a month. You need to create your budget each month, track your expenses and make changes as needed so you are always spending less than you earn. When you make the decisions on how you will spend your money at the beginning of the month, you can decide what priorities are the most important to you and really begin to make progress on your goals. More
2 Get Out of Debt
Do you know how much money you are paying in interest each month? How much of your monthly budget is being eaten up by student loans, car payments and credit card bills? If you could take all of that money and put it into retirement, it is amazing at how quickly you could save for your retirement and other things that you want. Debt often becomes a burden and limits the choices that you can make. One of the best things you can do with your money is to get out of debt and stay out of debt!
Your debt limits your other opportunities. Just think what you could do with the extra money you would have each month if you were completely out of debt. You may also be able to start your own business or quit a job you hate if you were debt free. Take the time today to start getting out of debt.
If you have a lot of debt, it may seem like a problem that is too big to tackle. However, you can start by just clearing up your smaller debts and then work on tackling the bigger ones with the extra money that you have. As you pay off more debt, and then apply that money to the next debt, you begin to build momentum and you will be surprised at how quickly you can get out of debt. More
3 Save and InvestYour Money
Once you have freed up all that extra money from paying off your debt you need to begin saving aggressively. There will be a point when the money you have will earn more than you do in a month. This takes quite a bit of money, and in order for this to happen you need put a large amount away each month. Once you have a six-month emergency fund saved, you will need to begin investing your money. This how you can grow your wealth the most effectively. Additionally saving money can help you be prepared to handle the ups and downs that will happen throughout your life.
Saving for an emergency fund may be the first step, but you will begin to really build wealth when you invest. Think beyond savings for retirement and find a good financial planner to help you save and invest your money. Take the time to really start saving your money today.
As you begin to invest, it is important to remember to diversify your portfolio. You never want to have all of your money invested in just one type of stock and especially not all in one business. You may get to the point where you want to purchase investments that generate income for you. Many people consider real estate a good investment option because it will generate a monthly income once you have paid off the property.
It helps to have a specific set of goals that you are saving and investing for, since it will help focus your spending and give you motivation. Think about the things that you need to pay for like your child's education, purchasing a home, or early retirement. These goals may also drive what types of investments you choose to use.
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text: Bill O'Shea (1934-2015) from Ballylongford, Kerry, joined the IRA in 1954. He took part in Operation Harvest and saw action along the border. He fought in later years as well and did much to help shelter volunteers on the run. Local republicans cite him as an inspiration. He died on January 12, 2015, shortly after his 81st birthday. RIP.


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can someone help me ?
I'm working on Clover and the issue is that :
I have two input metadatas in the port 0 and 1.
for every lines in the port 0, I want to compare the values with all the lines in the second file
in programing language, it could be something like that :
for (I=0,i<10,i++){
for (j=0,j<10,j++){
for doing that, it's okay for the first metadata, for the second one, the issue is that :
First Loop
while ((inRecordFab2500 = readRecordFromPort(0)) != null) {
DataRecord outRecord=mappingWithJoy2000Table(outRecord, inRecordFab2500);
while ((inputDatasJoy2000 = readRecordFromPort(1)) != null) {
The problem is, after the first time, the value of readRecordFromPort(1)) remain to null and I don't know how to loop in the second while for every lines of the first while... as outputs, I have the values for only the first lines of the first while.
Can someone help me ?? thank you.


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Posted by Lindsey Dempsey on July 26, 2017
One of the biggest issues that recent college graduates face when applying for jobs is that the vast majority of openings require prior experience. That's where an internship comes in handy. Internships work to break down the barrier of lack of work experience for those just entering the workforce. I am 7 weeks into my internship and already feel more prepared for the job market. Here's how my internship has prepared me.
This summer, I'm a marketing intern for a Fortune 500 company, giving me a feel for working in Corporate America. By having the chance to be hands-on with projects and to work alongside actual employees, I'm gaining skills relevant to the career that I want to pursue. I've already learned more about marketing strategies than any classroom could teach me. It has also allowed me to explore whether marketing is the right career for me, and to see which specific type of marketing I'm the most interested in.
Every day at my internship is a networking opportunity. Every professional who I get to work with could eventually help me in the long run. Each one of them could end up being a vital connection for future job opportunities. Networking is also crucial during an internship because it allows you to gain knowledge from a variety of individuals. Every person has a different mindset, and listening to him or her gives me a new perspective. My internship has also allowed me to meet really interesting people who I would have never had the opportunity to meet otherwise.
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The crown jewel of an internship, though, is being able to put it on your resume. Having experience gives you a leg up on your competition and increases your potential of getting a job. My internship is unique because I also got the opportunity to learn from professional recruiters about resume building. I was able to shadow a Paladin recruiter to see what they look for in resumes. Seeing the process of resume review and the limited time candidates have to make an impression further emphasized the importance of having a strong resume.
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Case Study: Top Brands' Twitter Background Design Fails/
In a recent blog post, I offered my new Twitter background template as a free download so that you can easily optimise your profile's design to be viewed as intended on whichever screen resolution a desktop viewer is using. That got me wondering... with teams dedicated to design and social media management, how do the Twitter background designs of some of the world's biggest companies fare?
Across a random sample, I screen grabbed the 1920 x 1200 (the biggest screen resolution at which people are likely to view a Twitter profile) and 1366 x 768 (currently the most common screen resolution, according to global statistics). The results were pretty surprising...
The Bad
Where the companies I came across had attempted specific Twitter branding on both sides of the news feed, i.e. not just a single-image background), lots of the designs had not been optimised for viewers on different resolutions. Here are a few examples:
Here's the Twitter page for Gillette. At 1920 x 1200 pixels, the design looks great but for the big black bar on the right-hand side which reveals that the navy gradient hasn't been made big enough to accommodate for large displays. And at 1366 x 768 pixels, the "Get the Look Women Want" branding is hidden behind the feed, while the image on the right-hand side of the feed completely disappears!
Last up, here's fast food company, Wendy's, who get things half-right. At high resolution, its left-hand side Twitter branding is fine, but a second large image is obscured by the news feed. At 1366 x 768 pixels, the design looks as it was probably intended to.
The Good
It was surprisingly difficult to find good examples of optimised Twitter backgrounds from the hour or so I spent looking at the feeds of big brands, so props go to Gap and Sprite (kinda) for these examples!
Gap's Twitter background works at both the biggest resolution, and at the most commonly viewed resolution. While one person is chopped off either side in the reduced view, the design still looks great.
Finally, here's Sprite. Okay , the logo is chopped off the side in both examples, and the lemon-sipping-a-drink graphic is missing in the high resolution review, but both designs still mostly work!
From my terribly unscientific experiment, it seems that a significant proportion of big brands, while keen on branding their Twitter accounts, have not done so in a way that takes into account all of the different resolutions that people will be viewing their pages at on desktop computers, resulting in branding that is unusually slack for such big commercial voices.
If you want to stay one step ahead of Gillette, SmartWater, Wendy's, and many others with an optimised Twitter background design, have a read of my Twitter background Template blog post and grab a link to download the template there too.
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YVONNE Davies has been chosen as the leader of Sandwell Council in a tightly fought contest where the margin of victory was just two votes.
Cllr Davies beat Cradley Heath and Old Hill councillor Ann Shackleton by 35 to 33 at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Labour group last night (Monday).
Cllr Davies, speaking after the meeting, said her first step would be to take stock, talk to people and take advice.
She said: "I hope everyone recognises we have spent past years on the wrong side of doing the right thing and actually we need to move forward with integrity, honesty, transparency and openness, and political infighting benefits no-one."
On the same day, as Labour members gathered for the crunch election they were told councillors Julie Webb and Bill Cherrington had been stripped of their membership only hours before.
Earlier both councillors told the Local Democracy Reporting Service they would attend, only to say shortly afterwards that they had both received emails telling them there were no longer party members.
Their expulsions came after cllr Caroline White was thrown out of the party last week.
All three are alleged to have supported an opposition candidate during the recent local elections.
In an unusual step the leadership election was overseen by the party's powerful executive committee after complaints about the conduct of a previous AGM.
Cllr Davis, of Langley ward, insisted the meeting was run correctly.
Speaking of the expulsions she said: "Certainly this was nothing to do with me whatsoever and things go on.
"If you support an independent candidate it is automatic grounds for expulsion and every Labour party member knows that.
"I don't know if they did or they didn't because I haven't actually looked at to be honest."
A second meeting of the Labour group will now take place before cllr Davies is formally chosen as the political leader of the authority at the next full council meeting on May 21.


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When Glen Taylor was asked Tuesday about the way Kevin Love departed Minnesota, the Timberwolves owner paused, then told a story about another Wolves power forward, Al Jefferson.
As Jefferson and Love battled for playing time in about 2009, Jefferson phoned Taylor.
"He said, 'Glen, I think you are going to have to trade somebody, and I wouldn't mind if you trade me,' " Taylor recalled.
"I thought that was such a high-classy way to do it," Taylor continued. "I still think as much about Al as anything. Kevin says, 'I just want to win.' Well then, let's work together to win."
When Love decided he wanted out of Minnesota, he had his agent, Jeff Schwartz, tell Wolves president of basketball operations Flip Saunders he would rather be traded before the season than exercise his contractual opt-out clause afterward.
That set in motion Saturday's three-team trade that sent Love to Cleveland, where he will be tasked with helping LeBron James win an NBA title this season, and netted the Wolves Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett (from Cleveland) and Thaddeus Young (Philadelphia).
"We had about four teams that came to us with significant offers," Taylor said. "This one truly had the biggest upside. Flip pushed it and negotiated it the best we could. I'm really happy with it."
Taylor reiterated Tuesday that he was prepared to go to training camp with Love and try to win this season.
"Kevin has changed his mind in the past on a quick deal," Taylor said. "He could change his mind, and I was willing to take that chance. Or we would have traded him halfway through the year."
It's likely none of this would have happened if Taylor and then-president of basketball operations David Kahn had offered Love a five-year max deal in 2012. Instead, Love signed a four-year deal that included an opt-out clause after three.
"Knowing what we know now, I would have signed him to the five years," Taylor said. "Kevin, his offensive skills got better than we estimated."
But Taylor doesn't believe an NBA championship is guaranteed for Love, James, Kyrie Irving and the Cavs.
"The only thing that I have a question (about) is (Love's) health," Taylor said. "I had the concern (in 2012). I still have that concern, and I think Cleveland should have that concern, too."
Love, 25, missed all but 18 games during the 2012-13 season because of a broken right hand. He could sign a five-year deal with Cleveland, but Taylor isn't convinced that's the right move for Love, who played six seasons in Minnesota, averaging 26.1 points and 12.5 rebounds last season.
"I don't think he's going to get a lot of credit if they do really well. I think he will get the blame if they don't do well," Taylor said. "I think where maybe he got away with some stuff in not playing defense on our team, I'm not sure how that's going to work in Cleveland."
Taylor, however, said he and Love have had a "good relationship."
"Haven't talked to him, and the opportunity won't be until I run into him," Taylor said.
The next chance might not be until Jan. 31, when Love and the Cavs pay their only visit of the season to Target Center. Taylor likely will be sitting in his front-row seat next to the Wolves bench.
We'll see if Love hugs Taylor. With Utah and Charlotte, Jefferson often has embraced the Wolves owner when he returns.
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This is a new design for us and it has been so popular! We handcraft these from recovered Pine Beetle Wood (Denim Pine, Beetle Kill Wood, Blue Pine) here in British Columbia, Canada. We can make these from any wood species and work with a local supplier that has a vast range of different recovered woods for us to use. They are usually reclaimed floor joists that we buy, mill down and finish ourselves.


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Thursday, January 17, 2013
How to get happy Apifera style
Get a sock, preferably one you have found lying around in someone's shoe or closet that has been worn, preferably worn a lot, perhaps in wet Wellies while mucking stalls so that there is a fair amount of manure smell soaking into the somewhat damp sock.
The sock preparation of this is very important. For one's senses, especially taste and smell, are key factors in obtaining certain free forms of happiness.
First, lie around awhile with the sock firmly in your mouth. Chew it, suck it, toss it up and catch it, chew, and suck again as many times as you feel like. Whatever you do, DO NOT LET ANYONE TAKE THE SOCK AT THIS POINT - you must get the sock to maintain an overall slime quality.
Once you have achieved this state of wet slime all over the sock, run up to the nearest person you can find, and shove the wet sock into their clothes or hands. Taunt them. They want that sock badly, but you have it.
Now, wag your butt around and feel your backbone move, and move back and forth. Feel it. Move it. DO NOT STAND STILL!
Now, when you have done this for some time, give your beloved sock to that other person who you originally were taunting it with. Let them see you are a lover, a giver, not a warrior. You would give up your most beloved of all possessions - your wet slimy sock. For while chewing,sucking and throwing a sock in the air make you happy, it is the sharing of that sock without being asked that brings you true happiness.


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The largest ever team of West Norfolk Swimming Club, seventy-three swimmers, took part in the Norfolk County ASA Championships and Age Group Championships at The Sportspark, Norwich over the first three weekends of January. The County Relay Trophy and Championship Relay Gala was also held on Sunday afternoon, 14th January.
For the first time these events took place in the 50m pool, with some younger swimmers experiencing the Olympic length facility for the first time in their races.
All events were split by age group, with 10 and 11 year olds sharing a category, 12, 13, 14 and 15 year old having single year groups and seniors being those aged 16 years or over. Most events ran as 'heat declared winners', whilst some 50m and 100m events involved heats and finals. Medals were awarded for the top three spots in each year group. Trophies were presented to the overall age group winners in the under 16 and 16/over categories.
The purple hatted athletes of West Norfolk Swimming Club's 'Purple Army' featured heavily in the medal and trophy presentations. The fact that so many swimmers achieved personal best times across a range of events so early in the season bodes well for upcoming competitions at all levels. Alongside the personal bests, WNSC swimmers notched up a number of record swims too.
Oli Kenny, 20, who competed in the Deaflympics in Turkey last summer broke his own British record with a time of 1.03.81 in the 100m backstroke, finishing third overall. He also set an English record in the 50m freestyle with 25.34 seconds.
For the first time a medley skins event was included in the programme. The top 8 open age group swimmers in the 200m individual medley qualified to participate in this fun event involving a 50m race, with the stroke picked at random each time, starting every three minutes. After each 50m 'leg' the last athlete to finish was eliminated. There were cash prizes for the top two boys and top two girls. Lucie Peck qualified for the girls event, as did Roxanne Uys who finished 3rd. Joe Wells, Luke Bryan, Sam Peck, Oliver Kenny, Finlay Ryan and Nathan Wells took up 6 of the 8 lanes for the boys. Nathan Wells won, beating Sam Peck into 2nd place.
The 2018 County Championships also marked the end of an era, with lasts years Senior Captain, Jake Hall, a long standing stalwart who has been trained and raced for the club for many years, finishing his competitive career. Jake, who has been a great role model to many younger swimmers, will continue to train, on a much reduced schedule with the master's squad.
Gold medallists among the girls were:
Leah Bushell (12) 100m, 200m and 400 freestyle, 50m, 100m, 200m backstroke and 200m and 400m individual medley. Leah also won silver in and 400m individual medley and bronze in 50m freestyle.
Abigail Nicholson (12) 200m butterfly.
Leah Wightman (13) 800m freestyle, 100m and 200m backstroke. Leah won silver in 200m freestyle bronze in 100m and 400mfreestyle, 50m butterfly and 400m individual medley.
Astrid Hubbard (14) 200m butterfly, 100m backstroke, 50 butterfly, 100 butterfly. Silver in 400m freestyle and 200m individual medley with bronze in 50m backstroke and bronze in 400m individual medley.
Ellie Mei Shepperson (15) 100m and 200m breaststroke.
Lucie Peck (15) 400m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 200 butterfly, 400m individual medley, also winning the under 16 and open age group categories. Lucie won silver in 100m and 200m freestyle, 100m and 200m breaststroke, 100m and 200m back stroke and 200m individual medley.
Bryony Pack (16+) 200m butterfly. Silver in 100m butterfly.
Molly Lee (16+) 50 breaststroke and open age, 100 breaststroke and open age group. Silver 200m breaststroke.
Other medal winning girls included Kacie Cooper (12), bronze, 50m breaststroke, Roxanne Uys (19) silver, 50m and 100m breaststroke, Erica Charters (13) bronze, 100m and 200m breaststroke, 200m butterfly, Olivia Skitrell (11) 200m butterfly, Isabel Jeffrey (14) bronze, 200m butterfly, Jenn Read, (16)silver, 200m butterfly, Lara Grace Mount (16) silver 50m, 100m and bronze, 200m backstroke.
Gold medallists among the boys were:
Kyle Ostil (12) 50m butterfly. Kyle also won silver in 50m freestyle and bronze in 100m freestyle, 50m breaststroke
Robert Addis(14) 200m and 1500m freestyle, 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke,. 50m butterfly. Robert won silver in 50m breaststroke, 200m and 400m individual medley, and bronze in 50m, 100m and 400m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 50m 100m and 200m backstroke
Freddie Laws (15) 50m, 100m breaststroke, and both 200m breaststroke and 200m butterfly age group and under 16 champion. Silver in 400m individual medley and bronze in the 200m IM
Sam Rose (15) 200m and 400m freestyle, 50m backstroke, age group and under 16 champion. 200m backstroke. Sam won silver in 50m 100m and 1500m freestyle, 50m, 100m and 200m butterfly and 200m individual medley, bronze in 100m backstroke, 400m individual medley.
Oliver Kenny (21)50m freestyle, winning the open category, and taking silver in the age group. Bronze, 50m butterfly and 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke.
Nathan Wells (20)was age group winner of 50m freestyle and both age group and open champion in 100m, 200m, and 400m freestyle, 50m, 100m and 200m butterfly, 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke, 200m and 400m individual medley.
Luke Bryan (18)1500m freestyle, 50m and 200m breaststroke age group and open champion. Age group winner of 100m breaststroke. Silver, 200m and 400m freestyle. Silver 50m and 200m butterfly and 200m and 400m individual medley.
Alex Florance (18) won silver in the age group and won the open 100m breaststroke. Silver, 200m breaststroke
Other medal winning boys included; Joshua Parker (11) bronze, 400m freestyle, Daniel Grimmer (12) bronze, 200m butterfly and 400m individual medley, Harry Sharpe (13) silver, 400m and bronze 1500m freestyle, Thomas Owen (13) silver, 100m and 200m breaststroke, bronze, 200m butterfly , Sam Randall (14) won bronze, 200m breaststroke, Tobias Oglesby (14) silver, 1500m freestyle, Jake Lammas(17) bronze, 1500m freestyle, Sam Peck (18) silver 50m breaststroke,100m butterfly, bronze, 200m breaststroke and 200m butterfly and 200m individual medley, Finlay Ryan (19) bronze, 100m and 400m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and 400m individual medley, Joseph Wells (18), bronze, 200m and silver 1500m freestyle.
West Norfolk SC finished second overall in the relay gala, with a rare appearance in the water by Head Coach Sarah Vanderloo, who put in a strong leg to assist the West Norfolk girls 'C' team in their efforts. The 13/14 year old boys 4 x 50m team of Sam Rose, Freddie Laws, Robert Addis and Tom Ball won their event, before their older team mates Nathan Wells, Alex Florance, Luke Bryan and Oli Kenny won the 17 & over version of the race. The 4 x 50m freestyle relay was also won by West Norfolk SC with a team comprising Oli Kenny, Finn Ryan, Luke Bryan and Nathan Wells. The two wins for the older teams were all the sweeter as both times achieved were new County records.
A number of WNSC were also presented with awards marking milestone numbers of times they have been selected to represent Norfolk in inter-county competitions. With only 2 or 3 such competitions each year, the awards reflect consistent dedication and commitment to supporting Norfolk County ASA.
Abigail Whiting and Nathan Wells received gold award, marking their achievements in having represented the county at 16 different events. Ryan Sykes, Finlay Ryan and Sam Rose received bronze awards for 8 such selections. Leah Wightman collected her County colours and bronze award (4 and 8 selections respectively), Robert Addis, Jacob Isle, Molly Lee and Roxanne Uys received their County colours.
The event was very well supported by volunteers and officials from across the county, including a large contingent from West Norfolk Swimming Club. Swimmers, spectators and the County ASA are very grateful for their assistance, as without such backing the Championships could not take place.
In 'heats/finals' events, the top eight swimmers competed in the final. In heat declared winner events the top eight swimmers can be considered as 'finalists'. The tables attached set out the finishing positions of all WNSC swimmers achieving a top eight place or better. The columns show:
AFTER HEATS – The position within the age group after the heats, including final positions for events with heat declared winners. Medals for the top three positions.
AGE GROUP FINAL – Finishing position in the final for that age group. Medals for the top three positions.
U/16 AGE GROUP – The position of the swimmer in the category. Winners are 'Age group County Champion'. Trophy for the winner.
OPEN – The position of the swimmer in the category. Winners are 'Open County Champion'. Trophy for the winner.)