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With the new year comes a fresh start. While many Americans will make plans to change their habits, a large majority of resolutions are focused on health-related outcomes. In fact, according to Google metrics, the most popular 2017 New Year's resolution was getting healthy, which had more than 62 million searches between January and October 2016.
That commitment to focusing on physical health extends to employing techniques to care for your eyes. There are several lifestyle habits that can have positive implications for sight and help combat issues that lead to vision impairment or blindness.
Raising awareness for the importance of eye health during the start of the year, Prevent Blindness has named January Glaucoma Awareness Month and February Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Month. During this time, the industry is committed to raising awareness of the more than four million individuals in the United States currently suffering from these diseases.
To kick off 2018 with your eyes in mind, MyEyeDr. shares five lifestyle habits that lend a hand to healthy vision:
Get active. Make it a goal to incorporate at least 30 minutes of exercise into your everyday routine. Healthy weight and normal blood pressure levels are key to improving your overall health, including your eyes.
Avoid smoking. Choose not to smoke. Several research studies suggest smoking can likely increase deterioration of the macula due to the increased chemical compounds in the bloodstream, reducing blood and oxygen flow to the eye.
Sport the shades. Sunglasses serve as a fashion statement, but the right pair can shield your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays, even in the winter months. Prolonged and high levels of UV rays can lead to serious health problems, including cataracts and macular degeneration. Remember to sport your shades to protect your eyes during UV exposure.
Schedule an annual eye exam. An annual eye exam is recommended for everyone, even when vision issues aren't apparent. Having a routine comprehensive eye exam is the most important thing you can do to prevent or treat vision issues. Consult your local optometrist and schedule an annual eye exam to detect issues early and ensure proper treatment so you can continue seeing clearly.
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A Bigger Splash, the latest erotic-thriller from Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, is an sexually-charged, sun-baked, stylistically jacked-up erotic thriller loosely based on 1969 film, 'La Piscine' starring Alain Delon. Working from a modest budget, a hot cast and the natural splendours of the remote, picturesque Italian island of Pantelleria, Guadagnino's film is an unusual concoction of tones, textures and dynamics; beautiful people with years of privilege and success, painful pasts and restless passions.
The off-the-grid vacation of a famous rock star, Marianne Lane (Tilda Swinton), and her filmmaker boyfriend, Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts), is disrupted by the unexpected visit of Marianne's old friend and music producer Harry Hawkes (Ralph Fiennes) and his salacious young daughter, Penelope (Dakota Johnson). Recovering from potentially career-ending surgery to her larynx, which has left her unable to speak, Marianne and Paul's inhibition-free R&R is sent into turmoil when Harry announces his touchdown minutes from the tarmac. He is a whirlwind of energy; a rambunctious, sexed-up lothario whose past with Marianne runs deep. Penelope is a curious guest – the daughter only recently discovered by Harry, and previously unknown to Marianne.
Timely flashbacks answer questions about their shared past – the rockstar partying ways of Marianne and Harry, and the film project that introduced Harry and Paul and launched their friendship – and as they share company, with seductions running rampant, the dynamic between the foursome comes increasingly tense and unpredictable.
Ralph Fiennes is electrifying here; a hot mess of raw emotion, charisma and energy. His character, as narcissistic and entitled as he is, becomes a welcome presence on-screen. He is, by far, the most interesting character. Swinton is always compelling, but even as a mostly mute David Bowie-esque rock-n-roll maverick I found this to be one of her less interesting roles. Her near-silent relationship with Paul becomes unexpectedly dull – perhaps representing their imperfect compatibility?
The normally imposing Belgian hunk Schoenaerts has his charisma sapped here, a passive man still in a state of psychological recovery from a recent trauma, overshadowed by Harry's mission to whisk Marianne from him. The clear weak link in the cast – and she threatens to drown the entire film at times – is Johnson. Terrible. While this should have been a riveting collaboration there was something off about all of their chemistry. I'm not sold on the creative decision to have Marianne not speak; and every scene featuring Johnson and Schoenaerts feels awkward and unconvincing.
I liked Guadagnino's last film, I Am Love, very much. Swinton's performance, in which she speaks Italian with a Russian accent, is one of her best, and I was seduced by the intoxicating images and sexual chemistry. A Bigger Splash certainly isn't short on innovative shots and cuts – there are wild, haphazard zooms on inanimate objects, strangely personal POVs (Paul's reception to Harry is filtered by his sunglasses, which he has chosen not to remove), and swift, erratic cutting. Mundane scenes are given odd emphasis. The soundtrack – which features a lot of the Rolling Stones' modest hits – is a lot of fun. But, the film's eccentricities, and chaotic momentum, slips away in the final snooze-worthy final chapters that ask further questions, and shifts focus when it should have been wrapping up.
Though it has what will surely be one of the greatest scenes of the year, and Ralph Fiennes working on a whole other level, A Bigger Splash is aesthetically interesting and elusively mysterious for a while before succumbing to indulgence and a distinct lack of point, protracted to an exhausting length. Emotionally tangled, richly textured and obsessed with the bronzed bodies of its stars, it does have its appeal. It is a pity it also induces such a shrug-worthy response in the end.
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Director: Luca Guadagnino
Writer(s): David Kajganich (screenplay), Alain Page (story)
Starring: Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Matthias Schoenaerts, Dakota Johnson
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Telstra makes world's first commercial 5G connection with prototype device
Telstra has made the world's first connection with a 5G commercial device – the HTC Hub – to its 5G network which will be expanded in 2019 in readiness for the wave of compatible devices heading our way.
The HTC 5G Hub is expected to be one of the first mobile smart devices, which was built in collaboration with Telstra, to be available to customers early next year.
The connection was made on Telstra's 5G mobile production network on the Gold Coast using the company's 3.5GHz spectrum.
The HTC 5G Hub is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X50 5G modem.
Also revealed at Telstra's 5G event held in its Sydney office was a 5G smartphone prototype from ZTE along with the 5G mobile hotspot prototype from Inseego – just two of the many vendors testing their 5G devices with Telstra.
The ZTE device showed its 5G connection in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
"Telstra's 5G development and testing in real world environments is crucial to ensure Australians are among the first in the world to have access to 5G devices such as the HTC 5G Hub," said Telstra CEO Andy Penn.
Telstra also demonstrated the speed of the new Netgear Nighthawk M2 Mobile Router – the world's fastest 4G device – with a live test that revealed a peak speed of 2Gbps.
"With the Netgear Nighthawk M2 Mobile Router expected to be available in early 2019, we are gearing up to launch the world's fastest 4G device on Australia's fastest mobile network," Penn said.
"Hand in hand with our 5G rollout and supported by our network partner Ericsson, the 200 base stations we are enabling with 5G before the end of the year will also support peak speeds approaching 2Gbps# for enhanced 4G."
Telstra says it has already started switching on 5G technology making it the first in the country to be 5G ready.
There are already 130 sites around Australia that have been 5G enabled with another 70 to be upgraded before the end of 2018.
Telstra has invested $8 billion in its mobile network over the last five years to increase the reach and speed of its network.
Major smartphone manufacturers are unlikely to reveal 5G compatible devices until the second half of 2019.
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Duke study finds growth factor aids stem cell regeneration after radiation damage
Epidermal growth factor has been found to speed the recovery of blood-making stem cells after exposure to radiation, according to researchers from Duke Medicine (home of the Duke Cancer Institute). The finding could open new options for treating cancer patients and victims of dirty bombs or nuclear disasters.
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Among the research institutions NCI funds across the United States, it currently designates 67 as Cancer Centers. Largely based in research universities, these facilities are home to many of the NCI-supported scientists who conduct a wide range of intense, laboratory research into cancer's origins and development. The Cancer Centers Program also focuses on trans-disciplinary research, including population science and clinical research. The centers' research results are often at the forefront of studies in the cancer field.


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As you may know already, the Beat Junkies have their own Radio Station on Dash Radio….but what you may not know is that the Funky President has his own show….well 2 to be exact. If you listen to Beat Junkie Radio, you would know that J.Rocc has the "Praise Be" show on Sunday Mornings playing Gospel on the funk/dance/boogie tip.
The one you're about to listen to is his official show on 90.7FM KPFK in Los Angeles every Sundays from 10pm-12am called "Adventures In Stereo". You can also listen on www.kpfk.org. This is where J gets busy & plays everything…and we mean EVERYTHING!! This is not your typical Hip Hop Radio Show….this is for the open minded music lovers.
Peep out the 3rd episode below featuring Belgium's Finest…Dj Lefto! And remember to peep out Adventures In Stereo every Sundays on KPFK.
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Getting it right in a new ocean - reportBringing sustainable blue economy principles to the Arctic - full report
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The Last Ice Area introductionAs climate change reduces the size and duration of summer Arctic sea ice, scientific projections show it will last the longest above Canada and Greenland.
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Canadian Arctic Greywater ReportThe amount of untreated grey water dumped in Canadian Arctic waters is projected to double by 2035 if left unregulated.
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Former campaign aide Rick Gates pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy and making a false statement, becoming the third associate of President Donald Trump to make a deal with special counsel Robert Mueller, NBC News reported.
The plea turns up the pressure on Paul Manafort, a close business associate of Gates who was the chairman of the Trump campaign. The two were indicted in October on conspiracy and other charges related to their lobbying work in Ukraine.
A criminal information filed ahead of the plea hearing says that between 2006 and 2007, Gates and others "conspired to defraud the United States by impeding impairing, obstructing, and defeating the lawful governmental functions of a government agency, namely the Department of Justice and the Department of the Treasury."
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In addition, he admits he lied about a March 19, 2013, meeting attended by Manafort, a lobbyist, and Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, and that he falsely denied that Ukraine was discussed and that he was preparing a report for Ukraine's leadership.


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MPS is an advanced IDE. To get the most out of its capabilities and features, you should be familiar with its concepts. Concepts describe the basic notions of the IDE.
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Retailers report a variety of factors complicating Mediterranean cruise sales. Although 2016 Europe bookings in general have been trending positively with sales ahead of last year in terms of volume and price, the recent escalation of global concerns may take a bite out of future sales.
One top producing retailer pointed to a Princess promotion as an example of fluidity in the Med. The day after the Istanbul explosion, the agent saw that Princess came out with a boost to its 'Twice as Nice' Wave Season promo in which consumers get up to $1000 off and a shipboard credit of up to $600 per stateroom.
The boost essentially doubled the onboard credit for select Med bookings. The agent said the bonus portion currently is scheduled to end at the end of this month, whereas the overall promotion continues until the end of February.
Princess' Med bonus program and timing for launch was planned prior to the Istanbul terrorist attack, but by coming out immediately following the Istanbul attack it created a negative perception. "The timing made it look like pricing panic is setting in," said one retailer. "There's a whole lot of talk in the marketplace now about Europe prices."
The perception is unfortunate and erroneous but understandable given the global backdrop. It now seems that terrorists
are targeting areas of tourist interest.
When they do damage to these areas, it has the knock-on effect of impacting the
target country's economy.
The Paris attack has clearly impacted land tourism to that city, although it has not been seen as significantly impacting Europe cruise tourism.
Turkey is very dependent on tourism. Reports indicate it is suffering already because Russians are staying away due to a dispute between governments.
Immediately after last week's attack, German leaders released public statements essentially saying, "Go to Turkey, but stay away from public squares and tourist attractions." That's not an appealing message for mainstream tourism.
Then, in response to ongoing security concerns, Crystal shifted its 2016 Turkey calls to Greece. MSC has followed and other lines are reviewing the situation.
Another factor impacting Med cruising is that high airfares to Europe have not gone away, despite the plummeting price of fuel. On the river side, Viking is among those making moves to combat air costs as a deterrent, but in general the ocean lines have not done so.
When you start adding all the variables up, some people are saying, "Maybe not this year." But they are also worried about 2017 Europe, so they are not ready to commit the year ahead, even though the lines have made it very appealing to book early.
For Americans, the strong USD is a reason to go with a lot of people saying, "Well, I'll go to Europe this year even with all the problems. Terrorists won't deter me." But the strong dollar is also a double-edged sword.
For one thing, the cruise lines have a lot of international exposure. A prime example of the impact is in Canada, where the freefalling loonie has hit 13 yr. lows. The currency is down nearly 20% against the USD year-over-year.
As well, the Canadian unemployment rate has hit 7% for the first time in 5
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significant layoffs are feared in Calgary's oil and gas business, on top of
what has already occurred.
Bottom line: there's a lot of angst amongst Canadian consumers - on top of all the world problems, that leads to discretionary purchases being put off.
The good news is that, overall, retailers and suppliers alike report business remains strong during this important booking period. However, when it comes to the important Mediterranean cruise market, there are an extraordinary number of issues coming into play, and much uncertainty looking ahead.


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Clear your calendar... Botanica Day Spa is turning 20!
This event kicks off on December 15th at 6:00PM. The first 200 guests will receive a complimentary "swag bag," full of spa goodies and surprises. Special gift for kids, too! Come one, come all and bring a guest! All are welcome to attend.
We are excited to be pairing this event with a good cause. We will be accepting cash donations as well as toys, blankets, food and other important supplies for homeless pets in need at our local Tampa Bay SPCA.
View the animals' wish list here: http://bit.ly/1yqFpUR.
We will thank you for your contribution with a chance to win over $1200 in spa prizes, including a brand new Clarisonic Smart Profile (valued at $380) and two big, beautiful gift baskets filled with some of our favorite spa products (valued at over $400 each!)
* The first 200 guests to arrive will receive a complimentary gift bag - our "Birthday present" to you. We even have something special for the kids!
(Psst... there might be a gift certificate in there for you!)
* Raffle drawing and showing of Elf will begin at about 6:30. Popcorn, drinks and Birthday cupcakes provided.
* Commemorate the night with some fun, holiday photos! Snap a few shots at our Photo Booth and take the prints home with you.
Come one, come all! No need for a sitter...
Bring the whole family! We can't wait to celebrate our 20th Anniversary with you!
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Guests begin to arrive. Pick up your complimentary bag of spa swag at the door! (A special gift for kids, too!)
Don't forget to drop off your donation to the SPCA and grab a raffle ticket! Mingle and snap photos at the #BotanicaTurns20 photo booth!
Raffle winner will be announced followed by some brief words from Gen before we start the family-friendly Holiday movie, Elf, at about 6:30ish. Popcorn and drinks provided!
Don't feel like watching the movie? No worries! Stick around, take some photos at the booth, grab a cupcake and mingle! We won't kick you out.


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We were recently invited to review a personalised children's print from Frame My Name. We were really excited about this as we love personalised products, plus we needed a few more pictures in our daughter's bedroom.
Choosing our personalised print on the Frame My Name website was really easy. The design that we chose was the woodland theme, with a white mount and a white frame. I love this theme as it contains woodland animals including a fox, squirrel and badger, and these are all animals that our daughter loves.
We provided our daughter's name, her full name and a line of text to sit underneath this. We decided to choose something sentimental, but you can choose anything you like which could be a child's date of birth, birth weight or birth place.
I am really impressed with our personalised print from Frame My Name, and it is now taking centre stage in our daughter's bedroom. The prints come in range of different designs including Superheroes, Princesses, and Animals, so there is bound to be one that is perfect for your child. All the prints have a choice of a white or a cream mount, and a white or stained wood frame.
The prints would make for a perfect christening, birthday, Christmas or newborn baby present. Or if you are just looking for a beautiful personalised picture for your child's room.
You can check out the full range of prints on the Frame My Name website, or take a gander at their Facebook page.
If you would like to get your hands on one of these prints, then I am offering 3 of my lucky readers a chance to win one. It's really simple to enter, all you need to do is follow the instructions in the Gleam link below. The competition is open every day until 11.59pm on the 30th June 2017.
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How do I get Reflexology Training?
A reflexologist could be described as a person that brings relief to those who are putting their worst foot forward. Something of an adjunct of massage therapy, the field of reflexology deals heavily with the massage and manipulation of muscles and pressure points of the feet. Those seeking reflexology training should first be aware that such a career requires many hours of study and hands-on practice. Preparation in an accredited school is followed by exams and certification.
To begin reflexology training, you should first locate a school. A list of institutions in the US may be found via the website of American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB), which serves as the governing body of the reflexology community. Students seeking reflexology training are also expected to purchase equipment, such as a massage table, which can add to program costs. The coursework can take as much as a year to complete, although some schools offer online lessons and study programs.
In total, reflexology training leading to certification will involve 150 to 300 hours of coursework and practical experience. Various classes will cover anatomy and physiology, the history of reflexology, theory, techniques, and a variety of business oriented subjects. Perhaps most important, students are taught the intricacies of reflexology maps of the feet. The latter is especially pertinent, as much of reflexology is based upon the Chinese traditions of acupuncture, acupressure, and the body's energy zones.
Upon completion of reflexology training, you will likely seek to gain certification from the ARCB, if you are within the United States. This certification is not a license to practice, as such matters fall under the auspices of individual states. Rather, the certification is more a symbol of competency. The three-part ARCB exam covers written and practical knowledge, as well as documentation of experience. The minimum requirements to take the exam are 110 hours of combined classroom work and hands-on involvement.
A license to practice reflexology, at least in many states, is covered under the same laws that apply to massage therapy. There are some exceptions to this rule, and those wishing to set up a practice should also play close attention to individual city and county requirements. In Missouri and Louisiana, reflexology is included under the laws that govern cosmetology. In fact, only Tennessee and North Dakota have legal requirements specifically pertaining to reflexology. A state-by-state list of laws can be found on the website of the Reflexology Association of America (RAA).
The largest European group representing reflexologists is the Reflexology in Europe Network (RiEN). This organization has been in existence since 1995, and represents over 20,000 reflexology practitioners in 20 different nations. Still, licensing and regulations vary from country to country. For instance, in the United Kingdom (UK) reflexology is voluntarily regulated by the Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). This governing body, with the full support of the UK Department of Health, requires competency and knowledge in reflexology techniques, practices, and business methods, and insists that practitioners carry both public and professional liability insurance.


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Chicago, IL – 4 April 2009 – Elsevier, the leading global publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has a suite of tools designed to improve healthcare quality through enhanced clinical decision-making and problem solving at the point of care. Ranging from evidence-based medicine (EBM) offering brief, mid-length and full-length answers to clinical inquiries, to online training and drug decision support, to advanced predictive analytics, these tools streamline clinical workflow as they improve outcomes and enhance patient care quality.
"Elsevier is an authentic knowledge partner, anticipating clinicians' needs across disciplines and providing accurate, evidence-based answers to their questions at any time within the workflow," said Michael Hansen, Chief Executive Officer, Elsevier Health Sciences. "By tapping into Elsevier's expansive range of solutions, healthcare professionals are in a prime position to improve patient care quality while boosting business and clinical outcomes."
Providers' need for tested, comprehensive information and analysis tools has intensified as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) puts a fresh focus on quality improvement and reporting, calling for an increased emphasis on evidence-based medicine, clinical decision support and performance measurement. Elsevier's most significant product groups addressing clinician and healthcare business needs in this environment include:
• Evidence-Based Clinical Content: Elsevier's Consult suite and Gold Standard drug information products integrate knowledge into the EHR so nurses, physicians and pharmacists can make better clinical decisions within the workflow and at the point of care. A new partnership with Zynx Health combines Elsevier content with Zynx's order sets to provide information and guides for physicians to take action.
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Elsevier's healthcare workflow solutions will be demonstrated at Elsevier's booth (#3644) at the HIMSS conference in Chicago, April 4-8, 2009.
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Explosive report: Mechanical doping in Tour de France?
Less than two months after Stade 2 claimed that thermal imaging cameras may have revealed hidden motor use in two Italian races, the French TV programme made bigger claims when it suggested a senior UCI official may have frustrated a police manoeuvre at last year's Tour de France.
In a programme released on Sunday evening and visible in French below, the programme makers claimed that UCI technical manager Mark Barfield alerted e-bike maker Typhoon about police plans to investigate suspected hidden motor use in the 2015 Tour de France, Cycling Tips reports.
Stade 2 has acquired emails from the Barfield and Typhoon director Harry Gibbings. "Hi," the message reads. "Do you have a phone number I can all [sic] you on straight away, I'm sitting with French police who believe an engineer 'Hungarian' is visiting TDF today to sell a bike and visit teams, could this be your guy???"
The message concludes by asking Gibbings to call him on a number which Stade 2 has partially obscured. Gibbings sent a message the following day to Stefano Varjas, a Hungarian engineer who has long been regarded as instrumental to the development of hidden motors.
"I was doing family stuff yesterday when this mail came in from a guy in the UCI so I didn't see it until late in the evening. The French police have opened a file on 'motor doping' and will prosecute under 'anti cheating' laws. I have given no information on Stefano or any of the customers from the past only saying that Typhoon were happy to help in anyway possible to try and detect a similar system in racing bikes.
"My understanding is that I will be contacted again in the future. Nobody has asked me for the names of Typhoon's engineers yet. Bill doesn't know about this at the moment, but we are due to meet at some point today when I'll have to tell him. I don't need to tell you guys this is a very big and serious mess. As I get anymore information I will pass along to you."
Varjas quickly left the race, preventing police plans to interview him. He had earlier signed a contract in January of last year to work with Typhoon.
Barfield was approached at the Critérium du Dauphiné by one of the journalists involved in the programme. Shown the emails in question, the Briton confirmed that it was sent by him. He was then asked why he had passed on information of a confidential police investigation to others.
He said it was to give information. When it was pointed out to him that Typhoon is not part of the UCI, he said the company was a partner and that giving the information was part of helping the police. However, according to Stade 2, the police have disputed this version of events and said that Barfield did not contact them again.
Another reporter from Stade 2 approached Gibbings in Monaco. The Irishman confirmed receiving the email from Barfield and said that Varjas was not at the Tour de France for Typhoon and had actually told the company that he was not attending the race.
The UCI has carried out considerable numbers of these tests this season. Barfield and the UCI have rejected Stade 2's calls for thermal imaging cameras to be used, saying they would not work in the context of a race.


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Yogurt Company is a leader in the yogurt and related healthy products marketplace in the U.S. has corporate headquarters in Danbury, Connecticut and has several production plants in different states in the U.S.A.Yogurt Company has grown rapidly and is looking toward improving its business by making its sales and ordering processes more efficient.
Identification of Major Information Systems Issues
· Inefficient communications and systems enterprise-wide
· Inefficient order process
· Inefficient reporting process between sales and corporate
· Accounting discrepancies between sales and headquarters
· Conservative nature of management and rapid growth of the company contribute to information systems inefficiencies
· Management wants to reduce headcount by implementing a more effective system
Analysis of Issues
The purpose of this analysis of issues is to provide an in-depth look at the major information systems issues and to provide ways in which Healthlite can resolve the problems identified above. The Organization Overview, Major Business Processes, and Analysis of Problems explain the inefficiencies in the systems. The Management Plan, Major Business Process Changes, Major New Technology Components, Steps to Handle Conversion, Quality Assurance Measures, and Organizational Impact sections address the ways to resolve these inefficiencies.
Organization Overview
In the following paragraphs, the overview of the Healthlite Yogurt Company will be discussed according to the listed categories: organizational structure, products, and major business processes.
Organizational Structure:
· Healthlite has corporate headquarters in Danbury, Connecticut and several production plants in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Illinois, Colorado, Washington, and California.
· At the corporate headquarters, Healthlite has a central mainframe computer system to maintain most of the major business processes. In each production plant, a minicomputer system connects to the mainframe and receives customer orders and related information from headquarters.
· Healthlite has experienced rapid growth for the past five years, and it also faces local competitors entering the market who offer faster delivery and lower price.
· Customer files are maintained at corporate headquarters, and credit verification is determined there as well. This information can be transferred to the minicomputers in the local production plants.
· Healthlite has 20 sales regions, each with approximately 30 sales representatives and a regional sales manager. Additionally, Healthlite has a 12-person marketing group at corporate headquarters.
· Salespeople can retrieve and view customer information in the regional office to get customer data. However, they must mail manual sales reports to the corporate headquarters.
· The core products of Healthlite are yogurt and health-related products. Yogurt has a very short shelf life, and it must be moved very quickly.
· Because Healthlite has a series of yogurt-based products, such as frozen desserts and low-fat salad dressing, it needs to adjust its share of shelf space in the grocery store to have more shelf space to display its new products.
· Healthlite is also facing the pressures from local competitors, because local competitors are offering faster delivery from local production centers and are providing lower prices to capture the current market.
Major Business Processes
Order Processing
The current ordering process is described in the following:
· The current system requires sales representative to generate customer orders and write hard-copy tickets to place orders manually through the mail or by fax to headquarters. Each ticket lists the amount and kind of product ordered by the customer account. Often, orders are delayed when the fax machines break down.
· Approximately 20 workers at corporate headquarters receive the order information and then open, sort, and enter the order tickets from regional office. Those workers handle 500,000 order tickets per week.
· The complete ordering information is transmitted every evening from the mainframe in corporate headquarters to minicomputer at each of Healthlite's processing sites.
· The processing center produces the amount and type of yogurt ordered and then ships the orders. The shipping managers at the processing centers assign the shipments to various transportation carriers to deliver the products to regional receiving warehouses.
· Each salesperson is able to store and to retrieve data for assigned customer accounts using the minicomputer system in the regional office.
· Salespeople need to produce individual reports, including printouts of orders, rejection notices, and customer account inquiries. These reports are printed at the regional offices and then mailed to the marketing group at corporate headquarters.
· The sales and marketing data are manually maintained in the regional office while the corporate headquarters only stores the consolidated enterprise-wide files for customer accounts, orders, and billing data in the mainframe system.
· Because sales and marketing data are maintained manually in the regional office, managers sometimes need to make telephone calls to subordinates and piece the information together to get the up-to-date data.
· The present results from the current sales process follow.
o Salespeople are choking on paper by manually completing two forms per customer order and sales reports. Because salespeople often have almost 80 customers, they delay the ordering process by having to complete so much paperwork delays.
o Because of the delays in processing customer orders, Healthlite spends between 4 and 14 days to process and ship an order, depending on mail delivery rates.
o Accounting discrepancies of $1.5M annually exist between the sales force and headquarters.
· The marketing group in the corporate headquarters needs sales and marketing information to do product planning, to make pricing decisions, to complete product advertising and promotional campaigns, and to forecast market potential for the new and existing products.
· Needed sales and marketing data, such as sales and advertising expenses, promotional campaigns, and customer shelf space devoted to Healthlite products, are maintained manually at the regional offices.


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A photo of the Grammy-Award winning singer – songwriter Bruno Mars holding pirated CDs of his own music in Bangkok goes viral. The photo was first posted on his Twitter while sightseeing in Thailand's capital after his show on Thursday.
"Got these Bootleg CDs #WhatayaGonnaDo? #Bangkok," tweeted Mars.
The pop star was smiling with three CDs on his hands, and seemed to be amused of his own discovery.
The vendor on the other hand wasn't aware that the pop star was checking his pirated products.
Mars has about 18 million Twitter followers. Some of his followers from Thailand expressed their embarrassment about the pirated CDs and the way they are openly sold in the market.
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God L
God L of the Schellhas-Zimmermann-Taube classification of codical gods is one of the major pre-Spanish Maya deities, specifically associated with trade. Characterized by high age, he is one of the Mam ('Grandfather') deities. More specifically, he evinces jaguar traits (particularly the ear), a broad feathery hat topped by an owl, and a jaguar mantle or a cape with a pattern somewhat resembling that of an armadillo shell. The best-known monumental representation is on a doorjamb of the inner sanctuary of Palenque's Temple of the Cross.
The main sign of god L's name glyph in the Dresden Codex consists of the head of an aged man painted black. The reading is unknown, but may conceivably have been Ek' Chuah (see below).
Attributes and scenes of god L are indicative of at least three main functions.
WealthRecurrent attributes are a bundle of merchandise and a walking-stick. The floating ends of god L's cloth can show footsteps, again pointing to travelling merchants. In view of the further functions of god L, the Maya merchants should perhaps be compared to the Aztec nahualoztomecah, warriors disguised as merchants. The wealth of god L has been suggested to refer specifically to the cacao orchards of the Gulf Coast; in Cacaxtla, god L is associated with maize stalks and cacao trees.[1] God L's wealth seems to include women as well. On the Princeton vase (see figure), god L is surrounded by five young women, whereas in the Dresden Codex (14c2), he holds a young woman (goddess I) with a maize sign.
Black Sorcery
The cigar which, more often than not, is smoked by god L suggests a shaman. The owl on the hat points more in particular to black sorcery, and recalls the Nahua term for black sorcerer, tlacatecolotl 'Man-Owl'. The jaguar features could be interpreted in the same vein. Mercantile wealth may once have been interpreted as the result of black sorcery practices.
God L's jaguar and owl (kuy) attributes point to sorcery, violence, and warfare,[2] qualities that may be related to his Postclassic role as a personification of Venus rising from the underworld, and throwing spears at his victims (Dresden Codex). God L's connection to warfare is also suggested by the decapitation of a bound prisoner, perhaps a captive king, in front of god L's jaguar palace (Princeton vase). On the central relief of the Palenque Temple of the Sun - a war temple - god L, together with one of the other Maya jaguar gods (viz. the Jaguar God of Terrestrial Fire), supports an emblem consisting of the sacred shield and lances of the Palenque kings. His submissive posture suggests he now represents a defeated enemy chief.
Connections to other deities
- God M. As a merchant deity, god L is paralleled by another, Postclassic merchant god, the black god M (Madrid Codex).
- Ek Chuah. A Yucatec merchant god who, like god L, was connected to cacao orchards, bore the name Ek Chuah (Landa). This name is usually connected to god M, but could as well refer to god L.[3]
- Bolon-Yokte. Together with the deity Bolon-Yokte ('Nine-Strides'), god L and god M have been argued to represent the abstract idea of travelling and of movement in space and time.[4]
- God K. God L is often combined with god K, the lightning deity who, as an owner of the seeds, was considered a bringer of abundance.[5] More specifically, god L can extend the head of god K, or carry an infant god K in a sling on his back.[6] God K also happens to be the victim of god L as a Venus patron (Dresden Codex).
- Itzamna. It has been suggested that God L is the underworld counterpart of Itzamna, the supreme Maya deity.[7]
The acantun stone shafts depicted in the Dresden Codex, which were venerated during the five unlucky and dangerous days (wayeb) at the end of the year, are draped with the mantle and footprint-marked loincloth of God L.[8]
Narrative Scenes
Narrative scenes on pottery show the denudation and clothing of god L, while focussing on his owl hat, mantle, and staff. These scenes involve the Maya moon goddess, the rabbit, the Tonsured Maize God, the Hero Twins, and also (in a Dresden Codex vignette) Chaak, the Rain Deity. In this connection, god L has been interpreted (in terms of the Popol Vuh Twin myth) as one of the principal lords of the Underworld, or Xibalba.[9]
Presence in contemporary Maya religion
It has been suggested[10] that god L corresponds to that most famous of all Tz'utujil deities, the cigar-smoking 'Grandfather' (Mam) Maximón, whose manifold associations include long-distance travel, witchcraft, and jaguars, and who is especially venerated during the last days of Holy Week. In the cult of Maximón, the latter's cloths receive special emphasis.
- ^ Taube 1992: 84-85
- ^ for the owl, see Grube and Schele 1994: 15-16
- ^ Taube 1992: 90
- ^ Gillespie and Joyce 1998: 287ff
- ^ Robicsek 1978: figs. 132-133, 137, 188, 189
- ^ Taube 1992: fig. 41a
- ^ Coe 1978: 16-21
- ^ cf. Gillespie and Joyce 1998: 287-289
- ^ Martin and Miller 2004: 58-62
- ^ Christenson 2001: 186-190
- Coe, Michael D., Lords of the Underworld: Masterpieces of Classic Maya Ceramics. 1978
- Christenson, Art and Society in a Highland Maya Community. 2001
- Gillespie and Joyce, Deity relationships in Mesoamerican cosmologies: The case of the Maya God L. Ancient Mesoamerica 9 (1998): 278-296
- Grube and Schele, Kuy, the Owl of Omen and War. Mexicon XVI-1 (1994): 10-17
- Miller and Martin, Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya. 2004
- Robicsek, The Smoking Gods. 1978
- Taube, The Major Gods of Ancient Yucatan. 1992


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Optician is a general term that covers both optometrists and dispensing opticians.
Optometrists carry out eye tests to check the quality of your sight. They look for signs of eye disease which may need treatment from a doctor or eye surgeon and prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses.
Dispensing opticians fit glasses and contact lenses, but do not test eyes. They can give you advice on types of lens, such as single-vision or bifocal, and help you to choose frames.
How do I find an optician?
A full list of opticians in Ealing is available on the opticians page of the NHS Choices website.
You are entitled to a free NHS sight test if you are:
What if I'm not entitled to a free NHS eye test?
If you don't qualify for a free NHS sight test, you will have to pay for a private sight test. The cost of private sight tests varies, so it's advisable to shop around.


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You may remember that I wrote a post last week about my "decluttering your home" mission. Specifically, we are going to get rid of 730 items in our home by the end of the year. Oh yes we are!
Would you believe me if I told you that we've already gotten rid of 100 things? It's true!
Even if you aren't interested in getting rid of this much stuff in your own home, I hope to be able to give you some very doable challenges over the coming months that can help you eliminate some junk without taking up too much of your time.
This week, I want to encourage you to take a good, hard look at your set of keys. You know, the super heavy thing that you carry around with you every single day! I bet for 90% of you, there is at least 1 key on your keyring that opens who knows what…you certainly don't! When I looked at my keys, I found 4 keys with no purpose that I could recall. They are gone now, and that makes my keyring look less cluttered. And now I'm not carrying around that little bit of extra weight every day. Hooray! You may also have 3 or 4 key chains, and I'd encourage you to consider getting rid of all but 1 of them, just to simplify your life a little bit.
If you participate in this challenge, let me know how many keys or extra key chains you get rid of!


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IN YOUR DAILY DOSE today is news from three different Universities who collaborated on a study to evaluate how low your blood pressure should really go when you're on medication. What they found should change the guidelines used to treat patients in the months and years to come.
MAKING CHANGES gives you some concrete methods of lowering your blood pressure to within normal limits without medications. These methods won't take your pressure too low, but will help your body to stabilize and normalize the numbers.
YOUR DAILY AFFIRMATION continues to look at how helping others will help you more than it helps them.
IN FACT OR FICTION you'll discover the little trick you can use to "wake your brain" up in the middle of the afternoon.
In The News
A new study was released in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology which was a collaborative effort between 3 Universities. The researchers evaluated the upper limit of the systolic blood pressure measurements usually used to determine high blood pressure.
The current recommendations are to treat blood pressure which is higher than 140 or 150 for the top number (systolic) and 90 for the bottom number (diastolic). However, in this new study the researchers discovered that the use of anti-hypertensive medications (blood pressure medicine) to bring blood pressure to 120 instead of 140 could greatly reduce the risks for heart attack, heart failure and death.
New guidelines based on this research could be years away will have to weigh the potential adverse effects of the medications against the benefits.
SOURCE: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151109153147.htm
Daily Health Tip
Maintaining a normal blood pressure should be a high priority in your health plan. High blood pressure is called the silent killer because there are no symptoms until you've had your first heart attack. For this reason, the medical community has increased the number of touch points or places where your blood pressure is measured consistently. Today, your pressure will be measured in the doctor's office, the eye doctor's office and machines are available for use at the grocery stores and pharmacies.
Making Changes
While medication to treat your high blood pressure might be necessary, it's always good to start with strategies which don't include warnings and side effects. Here's a list of holistic ways of impacting your blood pressure. However, controlling your pressure is necessary, so if you don't see results using these strategies by the time your doctor is read to prescribe medication then it's time to take the medication. You can continue to practice these safe methods of reducing your pressure and may be able to reduce your medication or come off of it completely at some point.
1. The amount of pressure your heart must exert to push blood around your body is dependent, in part, on your weight. By normalizing your weight and maintaining it, you can go a long way to normalizing your blood pressure.
2. Regular physical exercise will impact your blood pressure, weight and cholesterol levels. If you have slightly high blood pressure, a good exercise program can help you avoid needing medication to control the pressure.
3. Reduce your sugar intake. Although you'll see a lot about reducing your sodium intake, unless your kidneys are already compromised, they'll take care of how much sodium is floating around in your body. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for how much sugar you eat. It increases the inflammatory response in your body, spikes your blood sugar, increases your cholesterol levels and is generally very unhealthy.
4. Quit smoking. Each cigarette increases your pressure, which remains elevated for several minutes after you've stopped smoking. People who quit will substantially increase their life expectancy.
5. Monitor your pressure and get support. By monitoring your blood pressure regularly you'll notice changes more quickly. Get the support you need to manage your condition and help reduce your stress levels, which also increase your blood pressure.
My Daily Affirmation
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. What can I do to show my family members how much I love them?
2. Do my friends know how much I care about them? How?
3. How do I show appreciation to strangers?
Fact Or Fiction?
What can you do when you're tired to 'wake up' your brain? And, when you do it, why does it work? Click here to find out!
Have a wonderful day!
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Why You're More Likely To Find Love Over 50
Love is a funny old thing. They always say it gets you when you least expect it! We know that for many of you reading this, it isn't your first time 'in the ring'. Maybe you're divorced, maybe you're widowed, maybe you just never found the right person. But whatever the reason you find yourself single over 50, rest assured, you are still just as likely to find love now as you were in your twenties. In fact, the odds might even be in your favour!
You're Not on Your Own
Lots of people experience feelings of loneliness as they get older, especially whilst single. That's why so many people over 50 are now joining the dating pool and putting themselves out there. You may be surprised to know that more and more people your age are getting on to dating apps. Gone are the days of labelling people over 50 as technophobes. As you well know, the world is at everyone's fingertips now! Or just the local area – getting on a dating app like Lumen is the easiest way to find out just how many other people are out there, even just around the corner. With so many people in the same boat as you, you're bound to find someone else looking for love!
You Know What You Like
No more uming and ahing over what you're looking for in a partner. By now you'll have met enough people to know what works for you and what doesn't. There's no reason to be discouraged by any failed relationships. In fact you can use them as learning experiences, have a think about what you liked and didn't like about each one. Thanks to that experience, now you know just the person you're looking for. But you're also wise enough to realise that no one is going to be perfect. Your standards haven't lowered by any means, but you horizons have broadened.
You've got the Confidence You Need
You're ready to get out there and prove that confidence isn't just for young people. You're a strong, independent and well-rounded person looking for companionship, and you're not afraid to say it. With all the experience of age comes a knowledge of what you love about yourself, what's great about you and why you're so amazing.
So get out there and show people why you're amazing. Dating over 50 is just as fun as it's ever been, and finding love is never too far off!


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With the exception of plus size clothing for men and women, there is SO much! Churches and other help groups are currently struggling to manage/organize all the generous gifts. Please wait to bring furniture or send a list with photos first and let it be matched with a need so the items can go directly to the persons new temporary home. Send items like hand soap, diapers, BABY WIPES, big trash bags, plastic tubs with lids (to put found items like photos in, especially since it keeps raining) and work gloves. There are several places to take these including the following:
- Missouri Southern State University,
- Forest Park Baptist Church/Samaritan's Purse,
- College Heights Church,
- Mystery Church on 5th and Main (call them for specific needs list), and
- New Creation Church on 19th and Conner (needs volunteers to help organize donations).
There are two main areas of need: clean-up and organizing/sorting donations. College Heights & Forest Park/Samaritan's Purse sends out groups all day. MSSU can only send out groups at 8am each morning. MSSU and New Creation Church needs help sorting, but there are numerous others. If you know when you want to come to the area, let me know and I can probably link you to a specific project. For example, today our pediatrician's office needed help painting their new temporary location so they could move in faster.
Everyone is collecting funds and lots of funds will be needed. However I recommend "Angels Over Joplin". 100% of the proceeds will go directly and quickly to storm victims. It has been set up by volunteers and there is no administration fees. Right now, the Schroeder family will match all donations up to $50,000. Their companies lost their headquarters & 300 apartments, BUT they are still giving generously during this time of need. I'm really impressed by their actions. I've worked for them on projects since 1996 and I've always liked what I see and hear at their low income housing properties. HOWEVER, their own loss is TREMENDOUS so this matching gift really makes me proud to be affiliated with their companies!
|Senior Apartment residents of this property on
Rex Street will benefit from "Angels Over Joplin".
And do not forget to do good and to share
with others, for with such sacrifices
God is pleased.--Hebrews 13:16


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Jolly good baking fun.
It's the Queen's birthday weekend and there's nothing that quite says sophisticated like afternoon tea (served on tiered china, of course).
If you find yourself wanting to celebrate in Royal style while also staying healthy-ish, we've got you covered. These three nutritionist-approved treats are the perfect accompaniment to your Lapsang Suchong and scone with sugar-free jam.
Feeling extra jolly? Serve them up with Queen Lizzy's favourite - the G&T.
Strawberry cream kisses
By Casey-Lee Lyons from Live Love Nourish.
Simple, nutrient-rich and healthy. These crunchy cookies filled with creamy strawberry filling are the perfect treat with your cup of tea.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Makes: 8-10 large or 16-18 mini
- 2 cups (220g) almond meal
- 2 tbsp (20g) coconut flour
- 1 tsp (2g) vanilla powder
- 1/2 tsp (2g) gluten-free baking powder
- 1/3 cup (80ml) coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp (60m) maple syrup
Strawberry cream filling:
- 1 cup (150g) fresh ripe strawberries
- 1/2 cup (75g) raw cashews
- 1/4 cup (60ml) full fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp (2g) vanilla powder
- Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 170ºC.
- In a mixing bowl combine almond meal, coconut flour, vanilla powder and baking powder. Add melted coconut oil and maple syrup and mix to combine well.
- Flatten and shape tablespoon portions (or teaspoon portions for mini cookies) of mixture into even cookie shapes.
- Bake in oven for 20 -25 minutes (10 -15 mins for mini) or until lightly golden. Allow to completely cool.
- Meanwhile, make filling. Scoop out 1/4 cup of the thick coconut cream (*cream and liquid separate when refrigerated - do not shake) and blend with strawberries, cashews, coconut oil and vanilla powder in your Vitamix blender until smooth and creamy. Add a touch extra coconut cream if needed to assist blending. Transfer to a bowl and set aside in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Spread filling onto half the amount of cookies (making sure they are completely cool). Top with remaining cookies. Keep in refrigerator.
- The filling recipe makes a generous amount of cream. Any leftovers can be frozen for another use, spread on top of cupcakes, enjoyed with fresh berries or add a scoop to your healthy desserts or ice-cream.
Honey, vanilla & sesame gluten-free shortbread
By Kelly Gibney
It's gluten-free and sans refined sugar, otherwise known as the perfect biscuit for a healthy gal who loves her afternoon tea time.
Makes: 18-20 cookies
- 100g room-temperature butter
- 2 cups almond meal
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1 tsp good quality vanilla extract or seeds from one vanilla pod
- 2 pinches sea salt
- 4 tablespoons honey (I used J.Friend & Co organic honey)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds.
- Extra sesame seeds to garnish
- Pre-heat oven to 160 degrees Celsius
- Place all ingredients into your Vitamix blender (dry ingredients on the bottom) and run at variable speed 1 or 2 for 1-2 minutes until the mixture comes together. Use the tamper to move the dough around the jug.
- Roll teaspoons of dough into balls, using two fingers or a fork to flatten slightly (they will spread very slightly so do not completely flatten). Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top of each biscuit.
- Bake for 12 -15 minutes closer to the top of the oven than usual. Watch very carefully as they will burn very quickly due to the butter content.
- Leave to cool almost completely before moving. Will keep in the fridge for up to four days. Will freeze brilliantly!
Healthy red velvet muffins
By Rebecca Gawthorne from Nourish Naturally
Here is a delicious muffin recipe that you can enjoy and gain all the amazing health benefits of the anthocyanins in beetroots (the bright red-ish purple colour of beetroot!). Plus it's also a great option for kids who need to get an extra hit of veggies.
- 1x 250g pack of cooked baby beetroots
- 1 3/4 cups wholemeal flour (or other flour of choice e.g. oat flour, buckwheat flour etc)
- 1/2 cup soy milk (or other milk of choice)
- 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbs LSA (linseed, sunflower, almond) mix
- 3 tbs cacao powder
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and LSA. Set aside.
- Open pack of cooked baby beetroots and place baby beets along with beetroot juice into a high speed blender (I use a Vitamix blender).
- Add the lemon juice, cashews, milk, maple syrup, cacao, coconut oil, cinnamon and blend until a smooth batter forms.
- Scoop beetroot batter out and add to the dry ingredient bowl. Mix gently until completely combined.
- Spoon mixture into muffin moulds. Bake 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from moulds and allow to cool, and enjoy!
For more information and recipes please visit Vitamix's website.


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Tag: Diesel
Line-up confirmed for Diesel show
by Doctor K on Oct.27, 2007, under Shows
We've just received an update on details for the Diesel show on Saturday 3rd November. The full line up has now been confirmed as follows:
- Poison Apple (8:10pm)
- Jaded Season (9pm)
- Nitidus (10pm)
- Diesel + band (11pm)
It's going to be a monster night of rockin' roll entertainment, so you are all in for a treat. If you haven't got your ticket yet, you'd better act fast. Head over to our merch page to order yours today!
Online Shop: now open!
by Doctor K on Oct.25, 2007, under Shop
T-shirts… CDs… concert tickets… get 'em while they're hot!
Our merch page has received a jump start today thanks to the addition of online shopping facilities, a feature that you guys have requested for a long time and we're happy to finally deliver. Head over there now to get your concert tickets, cds and t-shirts with much more to come soon. All transactions are secure and powered by PayPal, which means we can accept Visa, Mastercard and of course PayPal. If you have any queries, please contact us.
Make sure you get your tickets to see Diesel and Nitidus tear up the stage at the Chelsea Heights Hotel. They're selling fast, so get yours today from our merch page!
Tickets now on sale!
by Doctor K on Oct.22, 2007, under Shop, Shows
You can now buy tickets online to see Diesel & Nitidus rock the Chelsea Heights Hotel on Saturday 3rd November! There are less than 50 tickets left, so get yours today by clicking the button below:
PayPal, Visa and Mastercard accepted.
Nitidus to support Diesel!
by Doctor K on Oct.07, 2007, under Shows
We've been sitting on this one for a while, and now it's finally confirmed: Nitidus will be supporting Australian rock icon Diesel for one unmissable show! The man, otherwise known as Mark Lizotte, is on the road with a new album Coathanger Antennae and has called on Nitidus to be the main support for the night. Nitidus accepted the call.
It's all happening on Saturday 3rd of November at The Chelsea Heights Hotel in Victoria (not far from the beach). Doors open at 7:30pm and Nitidus will hit the stage at 10pm, followed by Mr Lizotte himself.
Tickets are $27.50 and will be available online soon. For booking details, contact email@example.com
For more details and to connect with others who are going to the show, check it out on Yahoo (Upcoming.org), Myspace, Facebook, FasterLouder, Eventful, Last.fm and Zvents.


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The defending Division 2 champion Northbridge boys' basketball team has been down, but never out this winter.
The Rams, hit hard by injuries and the graduation of several starters, improved to 8-2 this week after a comeback win over Division 1 Tantasqua Regional.
Northbridge got a standout effort from senior captain Alex Cone against the Warriors. Cone, stepping up in the absence of the injured Jake Ryan, sank six 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, finishing with 27 points. Senior captain Harrison Murphy had 15 points. Cone's shooting helped Northbridge overcome a six-point halftime deficit.
"Jake Ryan tore his ACL during football season and is done for the year," Northbridge coach Paul Baker said. "So Alex has been asked to do a lot for us and has responded. He's hit some big shots and is a good outside shooter."
With Ryan out, the Rams return just one starter in Murphy, a 6-6 center. However, Baker said the returning players contributed last year and are, in fact, seasoned veterans.
"Losing Jake is tough, but we're off to a good start and I can't complain," Baker said. "We may not score a ton of points, but we play good defense. We want to hold opponents to under 50 points. But we do need to get off to better starts — we've been down by double figures in several games."
Murphy, a major contributor last year, has been consistent, averaging a double-double. Baker said that Murphy is a good shooter from 10-15 feet who likes to face the basket. He also does well under the offensive glass.
Junior guard/forward Danny Clasby, sophomore forward Jason Ganley and junior guard Matt Phelan round out the starting five.
Clasby brings toughness to the table and plays good defense. Ganley, 6-4, is the team's leading scorer and has exceeded expectations. He is tough in the paint and can hit the 10-15 footer. Phelan excels defensively, provides energy and hustles.
Northbridge gets solid play from sophomore guard Jurrell Cromwell, who started several games early in the season when Phelan was injured. Cromwell is a defensive stalwart with energy to burn. Sophomore guard Cameron Tougas, another key reserve, has good 3-point range and is a sparkplug type player.
Though Notre Dame Academy did not defeat top-ranked Holy Name Monday, it threw a scare at the Division 1 power, losing by just seven; a nice bounce-back game for a team that lost badly to St. Bernard's several days earlier.
The Rebels (5-3) have started fast, despite losing several key performers from last year's tournament-bound squad to graduation. Younger athletes have stepped up and played solidly. The result is a nice mix of savvy veterans and evolving youth, with everyone egging each other on.
Notre Dame senior captains Nicole Weldon and Danielle Gaudette, the big guns against Holy Name, and seniors Ashley Bradley and Lauren McCarthy like what they've seen.
"So far this season, we've been working hard to come together as one," Weldon said. "We want to get a complete mix and play a full game, which I think we did against Holy Name. The idea is to get better each day. And I do whatever coach (Pete Bogren) wants me to do both offensively and defensively, and provide leadership."
"Our favorite thing to do is run the fast break and beat other teams up- and down-court," Bradley said. "We like to press and get a lot of steals. Our key scorers are Nicole and Danielle, both very good shooters. I'm the fast-break runner. But I like playing defense."
"The Holy Name game proved we can get pumped up, not look nervous and get the job done against a good team, especially after a bad loss," Gaudette said. "We're pretty much a new team after losing three starters. When I'm out there, I try to control the floor, push it upcourt and get the ball to others. But I also like to shoot."
"We're playing well, but the difference this year is the number of younger girls who are playing," McCarthy. "So it's important for the seniors to step up. We also have a couple of sophomores (Victoria Talentino and Madison Snow) who played last year and help us out. Our fast break is good and so is our rebounding, but we're always looking to improve."
Other contributors include juniors Mary Kate Butcher and Meghan Sullivan, sophomores Megan Terry, Molly Shine and Emily Helenius, and freshmen Delaney Heywood and Sarah Plante.