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Pregnancy is the time to choose. However, there are options that are less considered during pregnancy, such as shampoo and conditioner for the next nine months. Believe it or not, there are some shampoos and conditioners that contain ingredients that could potentially harm a growing baby.
Maura Henninger, a naturopathic doctor practicing in New York City said that a pregnant woman should actually ask her doctor or educate herself about what ingredients to look out for in daily products such as the best shampoo for pregnancy. Therefore, one of the first things a mother should do is re-stock the bathroom shelf with safe organic beauty products.
I. Ingredients to Look For
The good news is there is the best shampoo for pregnancy that will make your hair look beautiful and combat some yucky hair effects from pregnancy, such as hair loss and breakage. Henninger said that the good ingredient to note is the shea butter. This ingredient will prevent hair breakage by preventing hair loss.
Another wonderful ingredient for sealing moisture in hair follicles is coconut oil. In addition, aloe vera gel helps to reduce hair loss. It can be mixed with safe and natural shampoo and conditioner for pregnancy. You can also use jojoba oil which is very similar to natural hair oil. Avocado oil has potassium and many great vitamins including D and E which is important for the health of hair.
II. Ingredients to Avoid
Maybe you do not think to read the list of ingredients in shampoo or conditioner because you are a mom-to-be. It is tiring to grow a baby, and you may not really care about the shampoo and conditioner you use. However, there are some ingredients in certain shampoos and conditioners that should be avoided during pregnancy.
The first is parabens, including sodium methylparaben, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. They can disrupt the hormonal balance and thus harm the development of the fetus. It is also recommended to avoid products with vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) because they can cause cranial defects in the growing fetus.
III. Recommended Shampoos
Before learning the ingredients, warnings, directions, and other details at the back of each pregnancy shampoo and conditioner, we will provide recommendations as a starting point in looking out for pregnancy safe shampoo and conditioner brands for an unborn baby.
We recommend trying John Masters Organic Bare Shampoo because it is infused with chamomile and jojoba, is fragrance- free, and does not contain harmful ingredients.
Henninger also recommended Nine Naturals Oh Baby Shampoo for pregnancy, which has soothing ingredients such as olive oil and aloe vera and is also completely safe. Furthermore, Henninger suggested Molton Brown Cassia Energy Hair and Body Wash because it contains lemon, rosemary oil, cassia (cinnamon aroma), and calcium oxide.
In addition, this pregnancy safe hair product doubles as a body wash.
IV. Sulfate-Free Shampoo or Conditioner
Finding a safe, best shampoo for pregnancy may not be the main thing when you are pregnant. Maybe you will avoid color treatment and chemical alignment procedures that contain formaldehyde, but you do not really think twice about the best shampoo for pregnancy. However, you will definitely find a list of other questionable chemicals for the health of your baby. These chemicals have been used in the most popular, best shampoo for pregnancy on the market.
Is dove shampoo safe during pregnancy? Of course, this is a sulfate-free product. All you have to do is making sure to use sulfate-free products. You can choose to alternate between Aveeno and Dove shampoo because these two shampoos are the most hair and skin-friendly. You can also use Burt's Bees shampoo pregnancy. While it is not possible to completely avoid any harsh chemicals out there, you can be wise in choosing ingredients in shampoos and conditioners.
Nine Naturals Pregnancy Shampoo in Citrus and Mint
No need to go far if you are looking for a pregnancy-friendly shampoo and conditioner. Nine naturals pregnancy shampoo provides a perfect blend of sunflower seed oil, shea butter, and Jojoba seed oil along with peppermint, lime, and lemon essential oils. Besides designed to revitalize your hair, Nine Naturals can also relieve fatigue and morning sickness.
Actually, in addition, to beautify your hair, the best shampoo for pregnancy has many benefits for you and your baby. Now, you can pay attention to shampoos and conditioners that are safe for you and your baby during pregnancy. In addition, you can also wear shoes for pregnancy to be comfortable to do your daily activities.


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Artist Talk: Lauren Mabry
Artist Lauren Mabry is originally from Madison, Wisconsin. She received her BFA in ceramics from Kansas City Art Institute in 2007 and her MFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2012. She has also studied abroad in Kecskemét, Hungary at the International Ceramics Studio. Her most recent residency was at The Archie Bray Foundation For Ceramic Arts (summer '12). Mabry has work in permanent collections at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art (Overland Park, KS) and The Sheldon Museum of Art (Lincoln, NE). Her exhibitions include The Bemis Center for Contemporary Art, The Clay Studio of Philadelphia, and many more.

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Top 9 Womens Fishing Brands – Ladies Fishing Apparels
Mothers Day is coming up and it made me realize that in the fishing industry there is always a some kind of gift guide for the celebration of fathers, but not very many media company's do the same for our lady anglers. I think most people have felt the positive influence of a women in our lives, whether it be a mother figure, sister, teacher, aunt or mentor.
I was lucky enough to have a mom who showed me that life & passion know no gender barriers.
If you are interested in a sport, outdoors, woodworking, etc., then you should pursue it, and do it with all your heart. She would also tell me not to leave the house without looking my best. I know in our sport, lady anglers like myself love to not only get out on the ocean, but we like to look good and feel comfortable doing it!
More and more companies are making gear and apparel that are made specifically for women who fish. I think I can speak for most of us gals that fish…THANK YOU to all the companies that continue to make awesome products that we can use in the sport we love, and even a bigger thank you to the brands that champion women fishing pros and causes..
In honor of our mothers, women, young ladies whom fish hard, embrace authenticity, and love the water; here are 9 women's fishing brands that support lady anglers.
One of the biggest complaints I hear from lady anglers is that there aren't enough fishing brands that make quality apparel for women. And I'm not talking just t-shirts and hats, but the good technical apparel, awesome fishing shorts, performance shirts & jackets, etc. Well, I have good news for all our lady anglers, AFTCO is launching a new women's line and it's going to be epic. With AFTCO's years of apparel making knowledge and advise from pros like Captain Monique Savoy, this line is set-up for success. Learn MORE
Torque, power, and ease of use is something lady anglers look for in a reel. There is no way we are going to bow out of a fight with a monster fish, so we need the tool that will help us reel in our prize. It doesn't hurt if that reel is sexy looking to boot! Apart from the quality of their reels, the reason Accurate made the list is because of their dedication to lady anglers and the causes they support that are close to our hearts. Accurate supports and promote several women fishing pros and is always looking for ways to get more women into our sport. They also run an ongoing promotion which raises money for Breast Cancer research. Every pair of their Pink Pliers sold raises five dollars for research. Buy HERE
It's always great when a fishing brand sells a few women oriented products in addition to the huge mens line of products; but when you find a fishing brand that caters to their lady customers the same as their gentlemen customers, they are a winner! Costa has always provided a big selection of sun glasses to women. Their frames and lenses are designed specifically for people who love being on the water. Their brand also does some pretty amazing things for ocean conservation which includes their ongoing campaign to Kick Plastic. For an awesome Mothers Day gift guide click HERE
Some of you may be wondering why a girl would need a rod that is specifically made just for women. I have a lot of different rods that work well enough, but it's really nice that when a company caters their designs to a girls profile. Seeker has a wonderful rod called the Athena which is for serious lady anglers and made in the USA. This rod sizzles in hot pink and brings the highest quality line of casting, spinning, trolling, or jigging rods. Learn more HERE
In preparation of this article, I hit up a few of my lady angler facebook friends to ask their opinion about their favorite fishing brands that support women in our sport. Most of my Florida friends mentioned the brand Reel Skipper. After checking out their website, I have to say, I'm impressed! Their clothing line is by far one of the most fashionable and practical as well. There wasn't one clothing item I didn't want to buy. They have general beach wear, performance wear, swimsuits, and great accessories. I signed up for their email list immediately. Follow them HERE
Xtratuf has made a large splash in the recreational fishing industry over the past couple of years. What once was just a brand for commercial fisherman now has branched out into the recreational fishing world. They have a great line for both men and women which covers everything from hardcore fishing boots, ankle boots for warm weather, deck shoes, sandals and more. Their colors are trendy and their boots are comfortable. So whether you're fishing the Florida Keys for tarpon, braving the weather offshore in Washington, or paddle boarding in your local marina, there is a shoe for everyone. Check out their 2018 line HERE
Thinking ahead and making sure all the details are handled is a women's M.O. We like to have a plan before we go out on a long day of fishing. Part of that preparation is having all the tools of the trade. YETI is more than just a lifestyle brand. Their products have a practical use for all the ins and outs of fishing; from keeping your catch fresh, your coffee hot, and a comfy chair to sit on, YETI products are hard to beat. The quality of their products makes the investment is worth it and they love to support women doing outdoor sports. They sponsor some of the most amazing lady athletes in our industry! Just look at the list of their lady YETI ambassadors. Read HERE
I worked as deckhand on a sport fishing boat out of San Diego during the epic albacore years in the early 2000's. After a long day of fishing, we would fillet our passengers catch for hours. It was very important to wear the right clothing so that you would stay warm and dry. I had a hard time finding slickers that fit me and I had no choice but to wear men's slickers. The fit was far from right but I made do since I had to get the job done. A couple of years ago I was pleased to hear that Grundens launched a ladies bib called the Sedna. This release was followed closely by a line of women's recreational fishing clothing that are made well and very cute. Learn MORE
I was recently shopping in the mall and I noticed that the skort is making a comeback. I can't remember the last time I wore a skirt, but I know this may be excellent news to my more girly friends. Maven Fly brand has a beautiful apparel line, which includes a cute skort made just for lady anglers. Their practical and clean looking shorts, shirts and vests are perfect for camping, fly fishing, kayaking or any water activity. View products HERE
Check out more ladies who fish in BD's Fishing Chick column.


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The Environment is the major resource for tourism. Tourism depends on the environment because environment is a major tourist attraction. The quality of the environment, both natural and man-made, is essential to tourism. It involves many activities that can have adverse environmental effects. Many of these impacts are linked with the construction of general infrastructure such as roads and airports, and of tourism facilities, including resorts, hotels, restaurants, shops, golf courses and marinas. The negative impacts of tourism development can gradually destroy the environmental resources on which it depends.
On the other hand, tourism has the potential to create beneficial effects on the environment by contributing to environmental protection and conservation. It is a way to raise awareness of environmental values and it can serve as a tool to finance protection of natural areas and increase their economic importance.
Statement of the Problem
This study will be conducted to investigate the environmental impacts of tourism in coastal area in Tanza, Cavite.
Specifically, the study will attempt to answer the following questions: 1. What is the perception of the tourism industry that they are the source of effects on environment in terms of:
1.1 Natural environment;
1.2 Natural resources; and
1.3 Built environment.
2. Does the tourism industry has a benefits on environment in terms of: 2.1 resorts;
2.2 beaches; and
2.3 infrastructure.
3. What is the perception of the residents in the environmental impacts of tourism?
Conceptual Framework
Inputs Process Outputs
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework on Environmental Impacts of Tourism in Coastal
Area in Tanza, Cavite The figure 1 shows the input and the processes of the study. Coastal Area in Tanza, Cavite of the selected resorts and beaches are the things to be measured in the study and the process is perception questionnaire for Environmental Impacts of Tourism in Coastal Area.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on collecting the data about environmental impacts of tourism in coastal area. This study is limited to the data that will be collected in the community of Tanza near the coastal area.
Significance of the Study
This study will contribute to the community near the coastal area and to the local government to bring back the beauty and natural appearance of the affected area and also to improve the beaches where most of the tourists visit to gain more customers. Also to know the main reason why the area is polluted if it's because of the visitors or the local community.
Definition of Terms
Attraction – the action or power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking for someone or something.
Beach – a pebbly or sandy shore, esp. by the ocean between high- and low-water marks.
Built Environment – refers to the human-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity, ranging in scale from buildings and parks or green space to neighborhoods and cities that can often include their supporting infrastructure, such as water supply, or energy networks.
Environment – the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, esp. as affected by human activity. Environmental impacts – Environmental issues are harmful aspects of human activity on the biophysical environment.
Impact – have a strong effect on someone or something.
Infrastructure – the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Resort – a place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, or which is frequented for a particular purpose.
Natural Resources – materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
Environmental Impacts
The environment is recognized as the major resource for tourism. There is a mutual dependence between tourism and environment which has been described as symbiotic. This relationship is one in which tourism benefits from being in a good quality environment and environment benefits from the measures taken to protect and maintain its value as a tourist resource. (Williams 1998). As an environmentally dependent industry (Hall, 2007), tourism can have significant impacts upon the natural environment. Because of this, tourism must be developed in a way that focuses on sustainability so that the infinite life of tourism can be ensured while preserving the natural resources provided by the environment (Bramwell, 1993).
Tourism as people who travel "the sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the travel and stay of non-residents, insofar as they do not lead to permanent residence and are not connected with any earning activity (Hunziker and Krapf 1941). Tourism is the temporary, short-term movement of people to destination outside the places where they normally live and work and their activities during the stay at each destination. It includes movements for all purposes (Tourism Society of England 1976).
Research Design
The researchers will use descriptive-correlation design in this study. The researchers will get the perception of the residents on the impacts of the tourism in the areas. Using descriptive-correlation the researcher will show if there are any negative effects of tourism in the coastal areas.
Sources of Data
The researchers will get the perception of the guests, they will be asked about all the factors that affect the coastal area. They will also asked if the tourism industry is one of the biggest factor, and their perception about the environmental impacts of tourism industry in their place.
Data Gathering Procedure
The primary data will be gathered to answer the objectives of the study. The data will be collected through questionnaire which includes demographic data and the researcher will also conduct an interview to the residents near the following coastal areas in Tanza Cavite.
Data Analysis
The population consists of 100 local residents near the following coastal areas in Tanza, Cavite. Convenience sampling will be use to determine the impacts of tourism in coastal areas. The researchers will get the perception of the residents by answering the questionnaire if they strongly agree to strongly disagree.
Statistical Treatment
Research Instrument
The researcher will use survey questionnaire for the study, they will also conduct a personal interview and visit the sites.
Cite this essay
Environmental impacts. (2016, May 05). Retrieved from https://studymoose.com/environmental-impacts-essay


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You're My Person Mouse Pad Valentines Day from Grey's Anatomy by BeeGeeTees
Mouse pad is made of heavy-duty recycled rubber. Matte finish image will not fade or peel. Designed by BeeGeeTees and distributed solely by CollegeStoreandMore.
- Soft to touch, will not crack or peel.
- A superior product value, durable and economical!
- Matte finish. Colors will not fade or run.
- Made of heavy-duty recycled rubber.
- Dimensions: 9 1/4" W x 7 3/4" H x 1/4" D


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Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak
- Free WiFi and free parking
- Great for families
- Collect stamps
The staff at the Maison are very welcoming and helpful. We had a really pleasant stay (…
Very close to restaurants and beach and away from noise and traffic
Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyakfrom ZAR 548
- Superior Room
- Suite, Pool Access
- Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom
- Villa, Private Pool
- Deluxe Room
- Deluxe Room, Garden View
More great choices
What's around Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak
- Seminyak Beach - 20 min walk
- Eat Street - 21 min walk
- Seminyak Square - 27 min walk
- Batu Belig Beach - 8 min walk
- Petitenget Beach - 15 min walk
- Finns Recreation Club - 32 min walk
- Berawa Beach - 36 min walk
- Batu Bolong Beach - 41 min walk
Getting around
- Ngurah Rai Intl. Airport (DPS) - 29 min drive
- Free area shuttle
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 79 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 2:00 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
24-hour airport shuttle service is available on request. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Babysitting/childcare *
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Free valet parking (limited)
- Free area shuttle
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Continental breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Swim-up bar
- Poolside bar
- 24-hour room service
- Barbecue grills
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Swim-up bar
- Fitness facilities
- Spa services on site
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Pool sun loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of buildings/towers - 4
- Year Built - 2015
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Terrace
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- English
- Indonesian
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Soundproofed rooms
- Premium bedding
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- 32-inch LCD TV
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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Special features
DiningOnsite venue - This bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak's small print
Also known as
- Maison C Boutique Hotel Seminyak
- Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak Hotel Seminyak
- Maison C Boutique Hotel
- Maison C Boutique Seminyak
- Maison C Boutique
- Maison At C Boutique Hotel Spa
- Maison At C Seminyak Seminyak
- Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak Hotel
- Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak Seminyak
This property does not have elevators.Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a security system on site.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property.
Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
Contactless check-out is available.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for IDR 400000.0 per night
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of IDR 90000 for adults and IDR 45000 for children (approximately)
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of IDR 350000 per vehicle (one-way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs for Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak
Does Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak offer free cancellation for a full refund? Yes, Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions. Is parking offered at Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak? Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Parking spots may be limited. Is there a pool at Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak? Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Are pets allowed at Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak? Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed. What are the check-in and check-out times at Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak? You can check in from 2:00 PM to midnight. Check-out time is noon. Are there restaurants at or near Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak? Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Is airport shuttle service offered by Maison At C Boutique Hotel and Spa Seminyak? Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is IDR 350000 per vehicle one-way.
Recent reviews
Fabulous 8,6 From 104 reviews
Beautiful and clean hotel. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The pool is very nice. The outdoor shower was...unexpected...but fine. Our complaints are that the wifi is soooooo slow. It's for the entire hotel. Also people smoke everywhere, including in the pool.
Stayed 6 nights,premier room 106, I like the decor and the style such a beautiful. Close to main busy street where all restaurants and shops and also 5-7 min to the beach where many restaurants and cafes. I don't like the hotel restaurant specially the breakfast, not many options. Room services closes at 10 pm. However there is a 24 hrs mini market very close
VERY peaceful off the track location short walk to everything you need. Everything was fantastic.
The service is really good and the beds amazingly comfortable. Very clean and nice hotel - perfect little get away.
room clean & staff very friendly location is not at central, surrounding is not shopping district
This was a great all around hotel and was a good value. We had the suite with a private pool which was awesome. They offered a cooking class for a reasonable cost which was fun and provided a free lunch with plenty of food. The spa at the hotel was excellent. The massage prices were reasonable and the quality was excellent. The best massage I had in Bali. The service was great and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. The local beach was OK but had beautiful sunsets and was a close walk. The hotel food was good as well.
The hotel is quiet and clean. The staff are friendly and eager to help. Close to the beach and away from the noisy city but can walk to city in ten minutes or get a free ride from hotel staff. Wifi slow at times.
Boutique style hotel with charm.Located in the trendy Seminyak/Petitenget area.Close to restaurants and shops and the beach is a short stroll away...Great young team of staff who are always willing to go the extra mile... Generally the hotel is well maintained in every aspect...hotel has to look into a new round of change for brand new towels.
Awesome hotel. So relaxing. The staff were great and super friendly. There is also a wicked restaurant behind it called The Luhron. Home made cooking by Mama Luh. Soooooo delicious!
Stayed here with 6 friends. Hotel was quiet and relaxing. On a good road a short walk from bars and resturants.
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Votes for Women
Closes October 26, 2019
The Oklahoma History Center is celebrating the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in Oklahoma with a new exhibit. Votes for Women features twenty-eight black-and-white photographs from the Oklahoma Historical Society's archives and the Library of Congress highlighting some of the key moments and events, and the people who fearlessly led the way. Three reproduction postcard illustrations will also be on exhibit.
This exhibit will be on display in the Chesapeake Event Center and Gallery through October 26, 2019. This room also is utilized for meetings and events. Please call in advance to make sure the exhibit is open to the public on the day of your visit.
On March 16, 1917, the Oklahoma Legislature passed a resolution allowing a referendum on the suffrage amendment in the November 1918 general election. On November 5, 1918, the suffrage amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution was ratified by a vote of 106,909 to 81,481. Equal suffrage nationwide for white women was not granted until 1920 with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution. African American women did not get full voting rights until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Oklahoma women continued to fight until 1942 for the right to hold state executive offices.


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Thank you to everyone for coming today. We had a record number of finishers so well done everybody!
The results have been published and are available online.
Full results at ukresults.net
Please drop us an email with any discrepancies and we will look into them for you.
We had a photographer out on the course and these photos will be available for free download soon at https://mickhall.zenfolio.com/
Date for your diary…provisional date for 2020 is 10th May.


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Greatest hits collections are easy to take to task for two things - 1) Does it cover an artist's chart success completely, and 2) Does it offer anything new? Sad to say, on this package, it's lacking on both counts. There's not a single new track here, and only 10 songs total. Even a cover tune would have been a welcome token. And as the Nichols faithful can attest, some very entertaining lesser lights that enjoyed decent airplay got left off the table.
Across seven studio records, Nichols has posted quite a few high points. Many first became aware of the Arkansas native and his deep drawl in 2002 from his second record, "Man with a Memory." That album contained the inspiring number The Impossible, which still generates goose-bumps, along with Brokenheartsville. This kiss-off track found great middle ground between the slow Nichols number that overflows with feeling, and the more raucous ones, with their sly, quotable lines. Brokenheartsville still holds up, and Nichols arguably hasn't outdone it yet.
The compilation does get a few things right in that all three of the number one records are here (Tequila Makes Her Clothes Come Off and Gimmie That Girl being the others). And there's nothing that stretches or defies the definition of "hit." But there's no getting around it that certain songs deserve inclusion, prime candidates being She Only Smokes When She Drinks and Believers.
Nichols is certainly still a work in progress at age 34, and some of his hits are less than 2 years old. So, the whole project may be premature. If this package is appropriate for an artist at this stage, it deserved a fuller look back than this.


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Programs for All Ages
St. David's has plenty of things going on, many ministries to become involved in, and new ones to explore. Suggestions are always welcome!
Here is a list of what is currently going on at St. David's. Training is provided for ministries connected to the Sunday morning services.
If you'd like more information, please speak with the various coordinators or contact the church office.
Acolytes (Fred Malaby)
A group of our young people (and a few adults) are trained to serve on the altar as torchbearers, servers and crucifers. Their participation as acolytes helps to make the liturgy run smoothly, deepens their understanding of worship, and builds a sense of ownership in their church.
Altar Guild (Wanda Jablonski)
The members of the Altar Guild prepare the altar for Sunday worship, and other special services, maintain the vessels and vestments, and make sure that the various church appointments are in order and beautiful.
Bazaar (Deb Davison and Paula Bolig)
Our annual bazaar, known as Holidays on the Hill, takes place in November, and combines vendor arts and crafts with a Granny's Attic Tag Sale, holiday pies and a home baked goods sale. Volunteers are always welcome.
Book Club (Evie Bain and Barbara Turner)
This group provides an opportunity to enjoy fellowship and share thoughts about particular books. The books chosen range from spiritual to science fiction, and everything in between. The Book Group includes a wide swath of people, both parishioners and friends of St. David's.
Buildings and Grounds (contact the office at St. David's)
St. David's is always looking for volunteers to upkeep, maintain, and improve our church property.
Choir (Alan Cotnoir)
St. David's Choir is seeking new members to join us in raising our voices in song and providing a prayerful atmosphere at our 10 a.m. Sunday Mass. Drawing from the Hymnal 1982 and other sources, the choir offers a wide range of songs and hymns, including contemporary interpretations of traditional religious music. Choir rehearsal is held Thursday night at 7 p.m. from September through early June, with Sunday morning warm-up at 9:30 a.m. Ages 8 and older are invited to join. Please contact Alan Cotnoir, music director, for more information.
Coffee Hour Hosts (contact the office at St. David's)
Coffee Hour hosts offer hospitality after the 10 a.m. service each week to churchgoers. The hosts make the coffee and provide snacks to encourage an atmosphere that fosters sharing and fellowship with our St. David's family.
E-Newsletter (Grace Malaby)
In between our monthly publication, The Lamp, St. David's emails out a weekly eNews. This serves to keep parishioners up to date with parish events/news, schedules, etc. If you would like to be on the email list for the eNews or place information in it, please contact Grace at email@example.com.
Eucharistic Visitors (Sue Hurn)
The Eucharistic visitors are sent forth from the Sunday morning liturgy to take the sacrament to those who are unable to attend church. Safe Church Training, offered periodically by our diocese, is a required part of the training for this ministry. The diocese also offers periodic workshops to hone skills.
Flower Guild (Betsy Barber, Sue Greenbacker, Rosemary Soscia)
The St. David's Flower Guild provides the flowers for the interior of the church, grown in their own gardens, year-round. Donations are always welcome.
Gardening Group (Evelyn Bain and Evelyn Seifert)
Gardening is a big activity at St. David's, beautifying the many flowerbeds on the church grounds. Help is always welcome, as is expert advice on how to make things grow! Join us.
Library (Andrea Hutnak)
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
St. David's has its own self-serve lending library. Our collection includes books for all ages, and covers many topics and themes. To borrow a book from the St. David's library, take a look through our two bookshelves in the Lower Hall, or visit the online catalog http://www.librarything.com/catalog/SDOH. Find your book then write your name and the book title in the check-out notebook in the wicker basket. Borrow the book for a reasonable amount of time on the honor system. When you're finished reading, leave the book in the return basket. All new materials for the library are purchased through donations, not from the church budget. If you're interested in donating books or funds to grow the Library, please contact Andrea Hutnak at firstname.lastname@example.com
Liturgy Leaders (contact the office at St. David's)
Our various liturgy leaders keep our worship running smoothly. They read lessons, lead the prayers, and serve chalice. They are an invaluable part of the service, helping to create a sense of dignity and focus to our worship.
Loaves and Fishes (Tom Blackinton)
A member of Loaves and Fishes Rhode Island, the St. David's team collects monetary donations in the vase located in the Narthex and provides dozens of meals to the homeless in our area.
Outreach Committee (Michael Sheldon)
We regularly collect food for the Interfaith Food Pantry and serve as volunteers there, collect cards for the incarcerated at the ACI, and toiletries for those in need. Twice yearly, we help (prepare, serve and clean up) at the Epiphany Meal Site, which provides a hot meal every Saturday for the hungry. Once a month, we make sandwiches for the residents and their children at Sstarbirth, a residential facility for those trying to overcome drug and alcohol addiction. We are always open to suggestions of new ways to be sharing and supportive to our community.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
St. David's has a history of a ministry of crafty individuals creating items for those in need. While this group is not currently meeting, we're hoping someone will take the lead in bringing it back.
Stewardship Committee (contact the office at St. David's)
This group takes a slightly different shape each year. What does it mean to be a good steward of all that we have been given? This is the question at the heart of all that is connected to stewardship.
Sunday School (Cheryl Boscia)
Our teaching staff provides a nurturing and engaging environment for our youth.
Teachers work faithfully at making the story of faith come to life. New teachers are always welcome. Sunday School operates from mid September to mid June.
Ushers and Greeters (contact the office at St. David's)
Ushers usher and greeters greet! Without them, we would be like sheep without a shepherd. The usher is the first face one sees upon entering the church. They set the tone for both newcomers and regulars. The usher shepherds people through the collection at the offering and guides their movement towards communion.
Worship Committee (Grace Malaby)
Our work can be divided into three purposes. The first deals with the "normal" Sunday to Sunday services and sometimes the Saturday services. We aim to make these services flow smoothly, clear up "glitches", and enrich the worship experience at St. David's.
Our second purpose centers on planning special liturgies and observing the seasons (Advent, Lent, Easter, Christmas, Pentecost, etc.). We strive to respect St. David's traditions, as well as to introduce new fresh ideas. This includes planning special programs for Advent and Lent.
Our third purpose is to serve as an advisory group to the priest, as well as a group to whom parishioners can voice their concerns and to make suggestions about worship.
Questions? Comments? Did we forget anything?
Speak with the leader of the particular group (listed in parenthesis) or contact the Church office at (401) 942-4368 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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"I'm a craftsman. I don't know if you've seen Jiro, the movie about the sushi chef… There's a little bit of that feeling of, 'Finally I'm starting to understand certain things.' I'm starting to understand how to use certain tools. And there's tons of things that I need to learn and that I need to practice and that I need to experiment with. I think in that sense the Oscars don't really mean much. It's more that I'm trying to improve my craft."
Two-time Oscar winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki (Gravity, Bridman)
Deadline article by Matthew Grobar (12/23/2015)
Lubezki is also up for an Oscar this year for shooting The Revenant


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The three-day weekend in Juelsminde produced great racing all three days in the matched fleet of one-design J/70s. The sailing clubs were blessed with mostly sunny days, winds in the 6 to 14 kt range, and a total of thirteen races before the grand finale for the top six teams- a three race anxiety-ridden, nail-biter! It was the Sejlsportsligaen's second league event and also the most number of races held for all twelve teams (26 races total!).
On the first day of racing on Friday in Juelsminde, Faaborg SK started off fast, posting two bullets in the first two races. The party had started for them, and the good times continued on Saturday and even more on Sunday up to the 13th lucky race, collecting six more 1sts and two 2nds along the way. The pre-regatta favorites- Hellerup and Frederikshavn- both had a rough time with the high-speed, flat-water conditions, everyone seemed to be going fast. Nevertheless, despite riding roller-coaster scorelines, they both qualified for the Final 6 showdown. At that point, Faaborg had an overwhelming lead of 10 points over Aarhus SK and 12 pts in front of Frederikshavn and KDY.
However, then uncertainty and anxiety suddenly hit the confident Faaborg SK crew ... something like "the wheels fell off the shopping trolley!"
"We took a beating in the finale. We made bad starts, which was unusual for us since we had started well throughout the regatta. We also had a couple of boat-handling errors in places where we were well into the top three," explained skipper Max Rohde. He continued to describe that, "it was a bit exciting at the end, but it was great to be victorious."
"We had not expected to get FINAL 6, but suddenly we were there- and with an OK lead. It was so great," commented Rohde's teammate, Jakob Sorensen. The other two Faaborg crew- Søren Thomsen and Michael Rohde conceded there were a lot of nervousness in the final races. All four are experienced J/70 sailing league competitors.
In the FINAL 6 grouping, it was Aarhus SK that was clearly the best with a superb 1-2-1 series. Behind them, Faaborg SK had to fight to the last meter to keep a narrow 4th place in the last race - just enough for overall victory. The Aarhus SK team was skipper Peter Warrer and a young team with Christian Tang, Carl Nielsen and Søren Kristensen.
As a result of the outcome in this last event, the Hellerup SK is still leading the overall series. The Hellerup SK team has skipper Trine Abrahamsen and includes four-time Olympic sailor Susanne Ward. They have a two-point lead over Frederikshavn SK, with KDY in third, Kerteminde YC in fourth and Roskilde SK in fifth. Here is a great sailing video summary of the Grand Finale (FINAL 6) last race. For more Danish J/70 Sailing League information


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The Flores settlement forces a choice between enforcing immigration law inhumanely or not at all. There is a third way.
An ugly conundrum lies at the heart of the border crisis dominating our news coverage and social media feeds, complete with the sights and sounds of children separated from their parents: Under a 1997 settlement between the federal government and immigration activists, the government must choose between enforcing the law inhumanely and not enforcing it at all. The consent decree, known as the Flores agreement, was the product of nine years of litigation over the detention of unaccompanied minors apprehended crossing the border. It requires detained minors to be released as expeditiously as possible.
In 2015, the 9th Circuit interpreted Flores' requirement that minors be released "without unnecessary delay" to mean that all minors—including those traveling with their families—must be released within 20 days. Therefore, if a family is apprehended at the border and claims asylum, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must either: 1) detain the parents pending their asylum hearing and separate the children, or 2) release everyone and hope they show up for their hearing (many do not). In other words, the administration must choose between a policy that separates families and a policy that effectively opens the border.
The Obama administration willingly, perhaps happily, chose non-enforcement. The Trump administration originally did, too, but it shifted to what it described as a "zero-tolerance" approach in April, nominally to pressure Congress to enact a viable alternative. Congress, however, did what it does best and simply punted on the issue. (More accurately, Sen. Chuck Schumer refused to consider fixes offered by the GOP because he "wanted to keep the focus on Trump.") Trump relented and signed an executive order Wednesday that ostensibly solves the problem by authorizing families to be housed together pending their asylum claims. In reality, his order will almost certainly be blocked by the courts, and we will revert to non-enforcement.Read the rest from James Hasson HERE.
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As with all Disney movies, Wreck-it Ralph includes tons of hidden references. Even better, in Ralph there are cameos of some of the greatest gaming characters. In honor Wreck-it Ralph's release on Blu-ray Combo Pack next week (March 5th), Disney has provided GeekDad with some exclusive images of hidden gems in the movie.
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Issue is on a TOP with analog IP ( with voltage lables ) is that TOP is deriving voltage from tied-on nets connected to pins with high voltage markers.
When i load voltage rdb in calibre i see below messsage. I checked and found there is certain prescence set for deriving the voltage levels in my SVRF
oltage specified with marker is above specified range. See 'restriction' property for details.
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My top is at lower voltage than IP voltage. Please suggest a method to override such prescedence and force the TOP design to be running at its designated voltage level.
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Banks Fail to Repel Cyber Threat
Thursday, September 27, 2012
A shadowy but well organized hacker group in the Middle East has disrupted the electronic banking operations of America's largest financial institutions in recent days, underscoring U.S. vulnerability to online terrorism, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Johns Hopkins study links fracking and premature births
WASHINGTON — New research from Johns Hopkins University suggests pregnant women living near fracking wells in Pennsylvania are more likely to give birth prematurely or have high-risk pregnancies.
"Now that we know this is happening we'd like to figure out why," said Brian Schwartz, lead researcher and a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. "Is it air quality? Is it the stress? They're the two leading candidates in our minds at this point."
Schwartz and his colleagues studied the records of more than 9,000 mothers who gave birth in north and central Pennsylvania between 2009 and 2013. They compared the data with information about natural gas fracking wells in the region.
The researchers found that living among the most active quartile of fracking activity was associated with a 40 percent increase in premature birth and a 30 percent increase in reported high-risk pregnancies, which can mean factors like high blood pressure or excessive weight gain.
Johns Hopkins said the research, published in the journal Epidemiology, was peer reviewed and funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Huge amounts of high-pressure water and chemicals are pumped underground in the fracking process to break shale rock and release oil and natural gas inside. Fracking has created an energy boom in the U.S, although it's beginning to falter with the crash in oil and gas prices.
Schwartz said clearing of land for well pads, recovery of the drilling fluids, and heavy truck traffic on rural roads contributes to the environmental impact of fracking. He said a single study doesn't provide definitive evidence of the impacts of fracking, but that it adds to the knowledge.
He said other research has shown a connection between fracking wells and low birth weight.
"There are now four studies that have looked at various aspects of reproductive health in relation to this industry and all have found something," Schwartz said in an interview.
The Pennsylvania director for Energy In Depth, a research arm of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, said her organization was still going through the Johns Hopkins research but said it "doesn't take any environmental samples and relies heavily on assumptions."
Energy In Depth's Nicole Jacobs also noted that Schwartz is a fellow at the Post Carbon Institute, a think tank that works on alternatives to fossil fuels.
Schwartz said the nation needs energy, but the growth of fracking wells has outpaced knowledge of the environmental and health impacts.
He said the research is "still in its infancy" but should give policymakers reason for concern. "Our research adds evidence to the very few studies that have been done in showing adverse health outcomes associated with the fracking industry," he said.


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Are you searching for a Brisbane emergency plumber? AC Plumbing is a family-owned, locally-operated business based in Cashmere. They have been in operation for more than 17 years and serve all of Brisbane Northside, including Albany Creek, Aspley, Daunboro, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Samford, New Farm, Bracken Ridge, Schorncliffe, Chermside and Ascot. Fully insured and licensed, the company specialises in blocked drains, hot water systems and gas fitting.
Some of the issues a Brisbane emergency plumber from AC Plumbing can assist with include blocked drains, burst pipes, running toilets, broken showers, leaking taps, raw sewage overflowing and hot water system malfunctions. Plumbers from the company are on-call 24/7, meaning they can respond to your emergency at any time, day or night. It doesn't matter if your hot water tank starts leaking at 4 am or a water pipe bursts at ten minutes to midnight, the company can get a professional plumber to your property within an hour.
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Pfizer Awards More Than $4 Million in Grants to Further Clinical Research in Advanced Breast Cancer for 2015
Additional $4 million in funding to be awarded in 2016
Pfizer Inc. today announced the first-ever recipients of the Advancing Science through Pfizer Investigator Research Exchange (ASPIRE) Breast Cancer Research Awards. Five grants totaling more than $4 million in funding were awarded to support clinical research projects investigating IBRANCE® (palbociclib), an oral, first-in-class inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) 4 and 6, in advanced breast cancer for 2015. Simultaneously, the company announced that it will award up to $4 million in new grants through the ASPIRE Breast Cancer Research Awards Program in 2016.
"We are excited to support these five investigator-led studies, which we believe will contribute important new information to our body of knowledge about the role IBRANCE plays in the treatment and clinical management of advanced breast cancer," said Dr. Julia Perkins Smith, senior medical director, U.S. Breast Cancer Lead, Pfizer Oncology. "At the same time, we are looking forward to continuing the program in 2016 and further supporting investigators' efforts in this disease area, where there is a substantial need for research that may lead to new options and improved care for metastatic breast cancer patients. Supporting the scientific and clinical exploration of our medicines both within and outside our walls is critical to our ability to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives."
The ASPIRE Breast Cancer Research Awards Program is an extension of ASPIRE, Pfizer's competitive grants program. Recipients were selected through a competitive application process overseen by an independent review panel of breast cancer experts. The following five investigators and studies have been awarded grants through the program to date:
- Sara Tolaney, MD, MPH, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – A Phase Ib/IIa Study of Palbociclib in Combination With Everolimus and Exemestane in Postmenopausal Women With Estrogen Receptor Positive and HER2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Ewa Mrozek, MD, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute – A Phase II Trial of Primary Endocrine Therapy With Combination of Fulvestrant and Palbociclib in Elderly Patients With Hormone Responsive Breast Cancer Who Have Inoperable Tumor or Operable Tumor but Cannot Undergo Surgery Due to Frailty
- Oana Danciu, MD, University of Illinois at Chicago – A Single Arm Phase II Study of Palbociclib in Combination With Tamoxifen as First Line Therapy for Metastatic Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
- Cesar Augusto Santa-Maria, MD, Northwestern University – A Single Arm Phase II Study of Palbociclib in Patients With Metastatic HER2-positive or Triple Negative Breast Cancer With Brain Metastasis
- Filipa Lynce, MD, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center – A Phase II Safety Study of Palbociclib in Combination With Letrozole in African American Women with Hormone Receptor Positive HER2 Negative Advanced Breast Cancer
For the new 2016 grants, investigators are encouraged to submit for consideration proposals for innovative research in several areas. Some areas of research interest include:
- Improving the medical knowledge of palbociclib in the treatment of advanced breast cancer through exploring the safety and efficacy of novel combinations
- Optimizing clinical management during palbociclib treatment that addresses or improves patient compliance and convenience and/or patient reported outcomes
- Exploring biomarkers relevant to palbociclib in breast cancer
For more information about the 2016 ASPIRE Breast Cancer Research Awards Program and specifics regarding eligible areas of research, please visit www.aspireresearch.org. The proposal submission period ends March 31, 2016.
About IBRANCE® (palbociclib)
IBRANCE is an oral, first-in-class inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) 4 and 6. CDKs 4 and 6 are key regulators of the cell cycle that trigger cellular progression.1,2
IBRANCE is approved by the FDA for use in combination with letrozole as a treatment for postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (ER+, HER2-) advanced breast cancer as initial endocrine-based therapy for their metastatic disease.3 The effectiveness of IBRANCE in these patients is based on a study that measured progression-free survival.3 Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. The confirmatory Phase 3 trial, PALOMA-2, is fully enrolled. The full prescribing information for IBRANCE can be found at www.IBRANCE.com.
IBRANCE has also received regulatory approval in Albania, Chile and Macau. In the European Union, the Marketing Authorization Application for IBRANCE, which is based on results from the PALOMA-1 and PALOMA-3 trials, is currently under review with the European Marketing Agency.
Important IBRANCE (palbociclib) Safety Information
Neutropenia: Neutropenia is frequently reported with IBRANCE therapy. In the randomized phase II study, Grade 3 (57%) or 4 (5%) decreased neutrophil counts were reported in patients receiving IBRANCE plus letrozole. Febrile neutropenia can occur.
Monitor complete blood count prior to starting IBRANCE and at the beginning of each cycle, as well as Day 14 of the first two cycles, and as clinically indicated. For patients who experience Grade 3 neutropenia, consider repeating the complete blood count monitoring 1 week later. Dose interruption, dose reduction, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia.
Infections: Infections have been reported at a higher rate in patients treated with IBRANCE plus letrozole (55%) compared with letrozole alone (34%). Grade 3 or 4 infections occurred in 5% of patients treated with IBRANCE plus letrozole vs no patients treated with letrozole alone. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection and treat as medically appropriate.
Pulmonary embolism (PE): PE has been reported at a higher rate in patients treated with IBRANCE plus letrozole (5%) compared with no cases in patients treated with letrozole alone. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of PE and treat as medically appropriate.
Pregnancy and lactation: Based on the mechanism of action, IBRANCE can cause fetal harm. Advise females with reproductive potential to use effective contraception during therapy with IBRANCE and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose. Advise females to contact their healthcare provider if they become pregnant or if pregnancy is suspected during treatment with IBRANCE. Advise women not to breastfeed while on IBRANCE therapy because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from IBRANCE.
Additional hematologic abnormalities: Decreases in hemoglobin (83% vs 40%), leukocytes (95% vs 26%), lymphocytes (81% vs 35%), and platelets (61% vs 16%) occurred at a higher rate in patients treated with IBRANCE plus letrozole vs letrozole alone.
Adverse reactions: The most common all causality adverse reactions (≥10%) of any grade reported in patients treated with IBRANCE plus letrozole vs letrozole alone in the phase II study included neutropenia (75% vs 5%), leukopenia (43% vs 3%), fatigue (41% vs 23%), anemia (35% vs 7%), upper respiratory infection (31% vs 18%), nausea (25% vs 13%), stomatitis (25% vs 7%), alopecia (22% vs 3%), diarrhea (21% vs 10%), thrombocytopenia (17% vs 1%), decreased appetite (16% vs 7%), vomiting (15% vs 4%), asthenia (13% vs 4%), peripheral neuropathy (13% vs 5%), and epistaxis (11% vs 1%).
Grade 3/4 adverse reactions reported (≥10%) occurring at a higher incidence in the IBRANCE plus letrozole vs letrozole alone group include neutropenia (54% vs 1%) and leukopenia (19% vs 0%). The most frequently reported serious adverse events in patients receiving IBRANCE were pulmonary embolism (4%) and diarrhea (2%).
General dosing information: The recommended dose of IBRANCE is 125 mg taken orally once daily for 21 days followed by 7 days off treatment in 28-day cycles. IBRANCE should be taken with food and in combination with letrozole 2.5 mg once daily continuously.
Patients should be encouraged to take their dose at approximately the same time each day.
Capsules should be swallowed whole. No capsule should be ingested if it is broken, cracked, or otherwise not intact. If a patient vomits or misses a dose, an additional dose should not be taken that day. The next prescribed dose should be taken at the usual time.
Management of some adverse reactions may require temporary dose interruption/delay and/or dose reduction, or permanent discontinuation. Dose modification of IBRANCE is recommended based on individual safety and tolerability.
Drug interactions: Avoid concurrent use of strong CYP3A inhibitors. If patients must be administered a strong CYP3A inhibitor, reduce the IBRANCE dose to 75 mg/day. If the strong inhibitor is discontinued, increase the IBRANCE dose (after 3-5 half-lives of the inhibitor) to the dose used prior to the initiation of the strong CYP3A inhibitor. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may increase plasma concentrations of IBRANCE and should be avoided.
Avoid concomitant use of strong and moderate CYP3A inducers. The dose of the sensitive CYP3A substrates with a narrow therapeutic index may need to be reduced as IBRANCE may increase their exposure.
Hepatic and renal impairment: IBRANCE has not been studied in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment or in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min).
About Pfizer Oncology
Pfizer Oncology is committed to the discovery, investigation and development of innovative treatment options to improve the outlook for cancer patients worldwide. Our strong pipeline of biologics and small molecules, one of the most robust in the industry, is studied with precise focus on identifying and translating the best scientific breakthroughs into clinical application for patients across a wide range of cancers. By working collaboratively with academic institutions, individual researchers, cooperative research groups, governments, and licensing partners, Pfizer Oncology strives to cure or control cancer with breakthrough medicines, to deliver the right drug for each patient at the right time. For more information, please visit www.Pfizer.com.
Pfizer Inc.: Working together for a healthier world®
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products. Our global portfolio includes medicines and vaccines as well as many of the world's best-known consumer health care products. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. To learn more, please visit us at www.pfizer.com.
DISCLOSURE NOTICE: The information contained in this release is as of December 8, 2015. Pfizer assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.
This release contains forward-looking information about IBRANCE (palbociclib) and the ASPIRE program, including their potential benefits, that involves substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, uncertainties regarding the commercial success of IBRANCE; the uncertainties inherent in research and development, including further investigation of the clinical benefit of IBRANCE, the ability to meet anticipated clinical trial commencement and completion dates and regulatory submission dates, as well as the possibility of unfavorable clinical trial results, including unfavorable new clinical data and additional analyses of existing clinical data; whether the PALOMA-2 Phase 3 trial of IBRANCE will demonstrate a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival and whether the other trials of IBRANCE will meet their primary endpoints; whether regulatory authorities will be satisfied with the design of and results from our clinical studies; whether and when new or supplemental drug applications may be filed in jurisdictions outside the United States for IBRANCE; whether and when any such applications may be approved by regulatory authorities, which will depend on the assessment by such regulatory authorities of the benefit-risk profile suggested by the totality of the efficacy and safety information submitted; decisions by regulatory authorities regarding labeling and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of IBRANCE; and competitive developments.
A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in Pfizer's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and in its subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, including in the sections thereof captioned "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results", as well as in its subsequent reports on Form 8-K, all of which are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov and www.pfizer.com.
1 Weinberg RA. pRb and Control of the Cell Cycle Clock. In: Weinberg RA, ed. The Biology of Cancer. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Garland Science; 2014:275-329.
2 Sotillo E, Grana X. Escape from Cellular Quiescence. In: Enders GH, ed. Cell Cycle Deregulation in Cancer. New York, NY: Humana Press; 2010:3-22.
3 IBRANCE® (palbociclib) Prescribing Information. New York. NY: Pfizer Inc: 2015.
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How You Can Entertain your Guests by Creating a Good Seating Area
A good home should have some section set aside as the yard where various things can be done from. The extra yard used for meetings and gatherings when you have some guests coming to your home. A yard that is well designed can be used during some events. Different methods have been used in crafting and modifying this space. More enhancements can be done in the space to achieve the needed design. A yard that has been designed by some experts should offer people a right livelihood. A home designer will craft better ways of managing the appearance of your yard. Some developments like patio designs improve the space. It is proper to have some gazebos that will be used for different reasons.
It is proper that you have a good lighting system in your yard. It should be possible to access quality lighting. A well-lit space making parting very lucky. Different methods are used when you want a right place with better lighting. Better colors should be used for this space to make it awesome. Different types of lamps have been designed for passing away the mosquitoes. The best mosquito control measures are required to safeguard everyone in your family. You should use these bulbs which are useful.
Another mosquito control plan is removing stagnating water in the compound. It is necessary that draining is done for active mosquito control in the space. The stagnation becomes a suitable breeding spot for mosquitoes. If you want to live in a compound that is free from these insects, you should have the right procedures followed such that the flow would be constant. This makes it hard for mosquitoes to grow.
Maintaining your yard is another useful mosquito control measure. The control of grass provides that proper measures are adopted. Most areas that are bushy offer sites where the pests can reproduce. It is best that the right methods are used for removing these shrubs. The mosquitoes will cease multiplying making it possible to get better results. Maintaining regular cutting of grass in the yard helps in preventing further multiplication of mosquitoes living in your home. The method works best.
Some people prefer preparing water for this process. Lemon water has become very productive in making places amazing. The smell keeps away mosquitoes. Ensure the water is put on various points. It is an effective method that offers short-term solution to your home. Mosquito netting is another right way that will help in getting the area secured. Mosquito control using nets is effective for outdoor places rooms and also on the windows. It prevents the insects from coming to places where people are living. The animals will be living securely out of your house.
Keeping your home clean is another efficient way that allows your home to stay free from mosquitoes. With a good method of managing them they will be safe, and your home is secured.


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Great location! Within 2 blocks to Campus and Uptown. Charming bungalow with 9ft ceilings, builtins, hardwood floors, updated bathroom. Long rental history. Permit for 4 people. Currently rented. Owner is an Ohio licensed real estate broker.
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WAPAKONETA — When fire struck a downtown Wapakoneta landmark late Sunday evening, leaving more than 20 families homeless on Christmas Eve morning, the Auglaize County Emergency Management Agency and the Wapakoneta business community sprang into action.
By Monday morning, the victims dislodged by the fire had been taken to a local motel, with the tab picked up by a Wapakoneta restaurant.
As EMA Director Troy Anderson said, "Our county likes to help our people, and it's nice to see that."
A structure that has stood in downtown Wapakoneta since 1898 was heavily damaged by a fire that started late Sunday night. Police arrested Wesley M. Slaughter, 19, and charged him with aggravated arson at 2:56 a.m. Monday, according to the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office's website.
According to a spokesman for the Wapakoneta Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the former Koneta Inn, 1 Perry St., a structure that housed a motel with some two dozen occupants along with a restaurant and barber shop, shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday.
Upon their arrival, crews found smoke coming from several windows of the building and flames coming from an apartment on the front of the structure, the spokesman said. Occupants of the motel were exiting upon firefighters' arrival, and all were safe and accounted for.
Anderson said the fire kicked into action the county's Citizen Emergency Response Team — or CERT — which was established a little over a year ago to deal with such emergencies.
"We've got at least 20 families we are helping, and that number is going up," Anderson said Monday morning. "We are going through a list of residents (of the motel) making sure we've got everybody accounted for. One of the restaurants here in town paid to have the people put up at the Best Western motel in Wapak for up to five days. In the mean time, we're working on getting more donations and are working with other organizations to be them some assistance."
The organization Dream On is also raising money via Facebook at j.mp/2T6STpu.
Firemen remained on scene downtown until approximately 8 a.m. Monday before the blaze was fully extinguished.
"The roof is gone" from the three-story building, the department spokesman said.
The building is owned by S.C. Walters.
As of Monday morning, there was no dollar estimate of the damage caused by the fire.
Assisting at the scene were firefighters from Uniopolis, Botkins, Buckland, St. Marys, St. Johns, Cridersville and New Bremen.


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Book Review: Willful Blindness
Despite the overwhelming body of evidence that passive investing is the strategy most likely to enable you to achieve your financial goals, Wall Street and the financial media continue to promote active investing as the winning strategy. The evidence is so overwhelming that it filled the pages of my latest book, The Quest for Alpha. The puzzling problem is: Why don't more investment advisors and individual investors adopt passive strategies?
Margaret Heffernan, in her wonderful book Willful Blindness, provides insights that can help explain why many investors and advisors continue to use active strategies, not only in the face of all the evidence, but also despite the evidence of their own failures in the quest for alpha.
Willful blindness is a legal concept -- you can be held responsible even if you weren't aware, but could and should have been known something was wrong and decided not to see it. The claim of not knowing isn't a sufficient defense. Heffernan notes: "The law doesn't care why you remain ignorant, only that you do." Corporate executives greedy for compensation, politicians who vote for legislation knowing it will never work and auditors who turn blind eyes to findings because they don't want to lose their client's business all make destructive blunders because of willful blindness.
The following are some of Heffernan's observations:
- We mostly admit the information that makes us feel great about ourselves, while conveniently filtering whatever unsettles our fragile egos and most vital beliefs.
- Love is blind, what's less obvious is just how much evidence it can ignore.
- Our most cherished beliefs are a vital and central part of who we are -- in our own eyes and the eyes of our friends and colleagues ... A challenge to our big ideas feels life-threatening. And so we strive mightily to reduce the pain, either by ignoring the evidence that proves we are wrong, or by reinterpreting evidence to support us.
Confirmation bias contributes to the problem of willful blindness. Heffernan notes that "people are about twice as likely to seek information that supports their own point of view as they are to consider an opposing idea." They're particularly "resistant to changing what they know how to do, what they have expertise in and certainly what they have economic investment in."
Noted economist Paul Samuelson would probably agree with Heffernan, based on his insight: "[A] respect for evidence compels me to incline toward the hypothesis that most portfolio decision makers should go out of business -- take up plumbing, teach Greek, or help produce the annual GNP by serving as corporate executives. Even if this advice to drop dead is good advice, it obviously is not counsel that will be eagerly followed. Few people will commit suicide without a push."
Another problem I have frequently observed is that no one likes to be told they've been doing something wrong all their lives. To address this problem, I point out that I used to be an active investor. However, I did what all smart people do when they learn they're mistaken -- they don't repeat the mistake because doing so would be what Einstein said was the definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome.
Being willfully blind can have disastrous consequences, as Jeffrey Skilling and Kenneth Lay, the former CEO and Chairman of Enron, found out. And the financial crisis could have been avoided if politicians, regulators and corporate executives weren't willfully blind to the dangers staring them all the face. The evidence was all there, but many of them chose not to know. And it can be equally destructive to be willfully blind to the overwhelming body of evidence demonstrating that passive investing is the strategy most likely to allow you to achieve your financial goals. I have seen this happen all too often.
As Heffernan notes: "While willful blindness may be part of the human condition, it need not define who we are." You don't have to go through life blind. If you're an advisor, you don't want to continue to collude with Wall Street. (Many advisors I have met have been concerned that if they choose to use passive strategies their clients won't think their fees are justified. Thus, they stick with an active strategy despite knowing it isn't in their clients' interests.)
If you're an investor, now that you're aware of the concept of "willful blindness" you should be attuned to its dangers. While old habits die hard, they can be overcome. Smart people make mistakes, but having learned they are mistakes they change their behavior.
More on MoneyWatch:
Book Review: Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) Book Review: John Bogle's Don't Count on It My 2010 Book List Quest for Alpha: 10 Rules for Being a Successful Investor
Three ways I can help you become a wiser investor:
- Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/larryswedroe.
- Read my latest book The Quest for Alpha.
- Download the podcast of my radio show via Buckingham Asset Management's iTunes page.


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Gift supports comic art collection
Reading comics was something Sarah Newman only did as a child until her husband Richard (Rick) Mark Newman reintroduced her to them as an adult. Rick, a physician and a neuroscientist like his wife, relied on comic books during the eight years he lived with ALS. "He couldn't do anything but read," Sarah said. "He was totally paralyzed, but he could move his eyes."
As a childhood fan of Conan the Barbarian, Rick began reading Cerebus the Aardvark, a loose parody of Conan that evolved into a broad exploration of the artistic and literary reach of comic art. Each week, Sarah stopped at the comic store to pick up the latest issues of this and other favorite titles for Rick.
During his years of paralysis, Rick was "bored to tears" and always looking for ways to exercise his intellect. To him, comics brought entertainment and intellectual stimulus in equal measure. He had an appreciation for the artwork and collected a good deal of memorabilia from the Cerebus series before his death in 1987.
Memories of this time prompted Sarah Newman to pledge a $280,000 gift in support of the MSU Comic Art Collection. The Richard Mark Newman, M.D., Endowment for Comic Art, when fully funded, will ensure continued preservation and access to this beloved collection.
Since its creation in the 1970s, the comic book collection in MSU's Special Collections library has grown to be one of the largest in the world, with more than 200,000 comics dating back as far as the 1840s. The collection is part of a larger movement by MSU to preserve pop culture artifacts and make the study of pop culture in academia, well, popular, because it turns out it's not just "kid stuff" — a fact the Newmans knew well.
For more information on making a gift to MSU Libraries, contact Seth Martin, director of development at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (517) 884-6446.
Reprinted with permission from Empower Extraordinary: The Campaign for Michigan State University.


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Originally started in 2011 as a dry-lining business, Radford Group has expanded to provide a wide range of construction and interior building services. The Suffolk-based firm's projects include fitting out the interiors of six Hotel Chocolat shops, dry-lining 15 Marston's pubs and the construction of a 98-room boutique hotel in Brighton. In January it acquired electrical company ES Connect for an undisclosed sum, rebranding it Radlec. Led by chief executive Clayton Latham, 36, it enjoyed sales of £31m this year, thanks to customers such as Galliard Homes and Kier Group.
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I have two new favorite apps that help me save even more money on groceries. So after I've shopped the sales and handed over my stack of coupons I take my lengthy receipt home and open two apps: Ibotta & Checkout51. There are things I love about both of these apps. Ibotta allows users to cash out your earnings in the form of Starbucks gift cards which to me is a great way to score "free" drinks. Checkout51 is really nice because it helps me save money on things that normally don't have coupons including fresh fruit. This week I wrote more in depth about both of these apps on Ultimate Coupons.
Here are some of my other favorite money-saving articles from this week:
Enjoying Golf on a Budget: Wouldn't it be fun to go to the Masters? Unfortunately tickets cost $899! Yikes!
Free Printables to Add Spring to Your Home: I am all about free printables. And these adorable freebies will get your home ready for spring!


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Apple Pay launched in the UK rear in July with a handful of banks involved with the service. Gradually and certainly about all of the big name banks have attached Apple Pay to sustain contactless payments. The newest accumulations to that catalog are TSB and Tesco Bank. If you're a client of any, you'll be capable to go into the Apple Wallet app now and enter your card particulars.
Good news for IT professionals who were thrilled by the reports back in April that Microsoft was launching a devoted Windows Store front for Business– as of nowadays, the Windows Store for Business is unlock in 21 markets around the globe.
Sony proclaimed the first ever 4K smart phone back at IFA 2015 and told at the time that it'd be released in November – however we can currently verify it'll be on trade on November 13. Giff gaff has told that the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is in the storehouse and will be prepared to arrange on the site from tomorrow.
Currently the UK can purchase the iPad Pro too - shipping will acquire one day according to the authorized Apple website. The latest iPad Pro is currently obtainable to purchase on the executive Apple website and if you place your order in today you could obtain it delivered this Friday.
A honored analyst has dismissed rumors that Apple could be toggling to AMOLED in place of LCD screens for the iPhone 7. Rumors of Apple switching above to OLED tech for its handsets exploded up about two weeks before.
Chinese tech massive Xiaomi has proclaimed the release of the Mi Band 1S - a reasonable follow-up to its epic Mi Band. The unique gadget caught the world's concentration by fundamentally being so inexpensive. While a Fit bit Flex is anywhere in the vicinity of $120, a Mi Band could normally be found for as little as $20.
Currently serving Face Book consumer Number 1,000,000,000. Really, create that 1.01 billion. In reporting its Q3 earnings now, the social network exposed that on standard in September 2015, every day vigorous users hit the 1.01 billion mark, a 17% raise year-on-year.
After being revealed back in March, the greatly predictable Huawei Watch has lastly hit British stores with costs starting at £289. The Android Wear-powered smart watch is individual of the mainly deluxe accessible, with a high-resolution 1.4-inch AMOLED screen, a quick processor, and luxury materials.
Taking crease zones to latest heights, Lexus has constructed a automobile completed approximately totally out of exactitude-cut cardboard. Created with 1,700 pieces of card, the recyclable travel is a full-size duplication of a Lexus IS.
Smartphone sales are gravely dawdling down, according to a fresh analytics description, pegging previous quarter's enlargement to be the slowest it's been in about 6 years. A latest report from Strategy analytics says that worldwide smart phone shipments grew just about 10% since previous year.


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The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting yesterday, during which they elected six new directors.
Members voted between 13 nominees of good standing from the local business community.
These are the nominees elected to join the Board of Directors
- Howard Ewashko of Layers Wellness
- Brittany Ganase of Servus Credit Union
- Tom Gear of Suncor
- Denean Robinson of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority
- Frederick Russell of Keyano College
- Cameron Spring of Phoenix Heli-Flight
Directors serve a term of two years on the board.
"I'm excited to be back to get to apply everything I've learned, and learn some more over the next two years, and continue to engage with the community and do what I can in this trying time in our business community." Said Cameron Spring of Phoenix Heli-Flight.
Important notes
Members also acclaimed Kristi Hines, of Hines Health Services, to the role of First Vice President and Staci Millard, of S. Millard Accounting, to the role of Treasurer.
Prior to the vote, Kevin Weidlich of the Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation addressed the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce.


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China's Pork Prices Are Poised To Help Boost Consumer Inflation
Published on Nov 15 2017 12:59 PM in Fresh Produce tagged: China / Farming / Pork
Mounting inflationary pressure in China may get a boost from rising prices for one of the country's main dietary staples: pork.
Food prices are one of the biggest factors in consumer inflation, and one of the main components is pork. The meat accounts for almost 3% of the consumer price index (CPI), according to an estimate from Citic Securities Co.
The government's statistics bureau doesn't disclose weights for components in the CPI basket. Pork prices have collapsed on cheaper corn, the main feed for hogs, and greater production. Prices soared by 33.6% year on year in May 2016 – the most in more than four years – but have been falling this year. However, losses have been narrowing over the past four months, with fresh data showing a 10.1% drop in October.
Consumer Price Increases
That's happening as economists project faster consumer price increases this year and next. Faster price gains may also be welcomed by policymakers working to rein in financial risk as they help inflate away debt obligations.
"While inflation is still in the government's comfort zone, pressures are broadening," said Lou Feng, an analyst at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a government think tank in Beijing. Shoppers aren't seeing much inflation, thanks to food prices falling for the past nine months.
The consumer price index rose by 1.9% year on year last month – the most since January, but still short of the government's 3% target. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg forecast that it will pick up to 2% in the fourth quarter and 2.3% in the first three months of next year, but pressure is building. A core inflation gauge that strips out food and energy was steady last month, matching a six-year high of 2.3%.
Falling Prices
Reduced price supports for agriculture led to falling prices for various kinds of food, from grains to pork, said Wen Bin, a researcher at China Minsheng Banking Corp. in Beijing. Corn prices fell after authorities scrapped a long-time price support, which had helped hold down pork prices because it's the main feed for hogs.
"The low-base effect means consumer prices, which are heavily weighted toward food, especially pork, are set to recover," Wen said.
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Global Witness has launched Finding The Missing Millions, a ground-breaking tool for rooting out corruption and tax avoidance in the oil, gas and mining industries. This handbook helps people use new sources of data to expose questionable extractive deals and hold power to account.
Thanks to campaigning by anti-corruption groups, many resource companies including Shell, BP and Glencore now publish details about the payments they make to governments, such as taxes and royalties, wherever they operate in the world.
These payments amount to hundreds of billions of dollars and are a vital source of government revenue. Yet all too often the money is siphoned off by elites instead of benefitting people in resource-rich countries.
Dominic Eagleton, senior campaigner at Global Witness said: "Scrutinising payment data from extractive companies has the power to change the lives of millions of people around the world. This is money for investing in hospitals, doctors, medicines, teachers, schools, universities, roads and railways. Finding The Missing Millions will help people use these game changing new disclosures to hold governments and industry accountable for vital public funds."
The handbook features 10 different methods for using data from oil, gas and mining projects to check whether companies are paying the right amount to governments. Each method features 'real life' case studies to show how this can be done.
One example looks at payments that are earmarked for development projects to benefit mining-affected communities in South Goa, India. The payments were due to be transferred by the mining company Vedanta to a local district authority.
Previously, a lack of transparency made it impossible for local people to know how much they were owed from Vedanta's mine, and to follow the money into government accounts. By using a method shown in the handbook, Global Witness revealed that Vedanta owed $2.1 million to local communities.
The method for tracking community-level payments will be useful in other resource-producing countries, many of which have similar localised payment systems.
Eagleton added: "Secrecy in the oil and mining industries has enabled corrupt elites to loot hundreds of billions of dollars while people in resource-rich countries live in poverty. Revenue transparency can help put an end to this scandal, but the full benefits will only be realised if people actively use the data. Citizens, campaigners, journalists and others can now take advantage of this important new tool to hold the industry accountable, and ultimately ensure that countries and communities reap the full benefits from their resources."
On Wednesday 26 September 2018, a free webinar will present an overview of Finding the Missing Millions, outlining key principles for using data to hold governments and companies to account for extractive industry revenues, and showcasing some of the methodologies included in the handbook. The webinar will be in English.
* Download the report Finding the Missing Millions or sign up for the webinar here
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The Presidency on Thursday urged the Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel against misspending of N14.5billion released to the State by the Federal government from the Paris Club debt money. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly (Senate), Senator Ita Enang stated this when he hosted Rep Emmanuel Ukoete of the Ukanafun/ Orukanam of Akwa Ibom who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He said the money was released to the State government for the payment of accumulated salaries and pension being owed workers in the state. " We are calling on the state to use the money for what it is meant for so that life can return to the State, he said. Enang said the people of Akwa Ibom are the greatest beneficiaries of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration in term of appointments,and empowerment programmes.
Earlier in his remark, Rep Ukoete urged President Buhari to sustain the fight against corruption, saying the people of his constituency are in support of the fight. " Come 2019, the APC will take the mantle of leadership in Akwa Ibom state. I am boasting that has already been established, "he said.
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