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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Just announced this week,Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge near Eureka Springs needs help to save 34 big cats in danger.
The current habitat these animals are living in is deteriorating quickly but the cost to relocate the animals is about $7,000 each.
To help raise funds, Diamond State Romance Authors ishosting a book signing of Wild at Heart volume I and II at Oceans at Arthur's, located at 27 Rahling Circle in Little Rock, from 1-3 p.m. today, Nov. 17.
Visitors will receive a signed copy of the book for just a $10 donation, which will go to help Turpentine Creek.
The anthology was specifically written and compiled as a fundraiser for the refuge, and the stories, which are suitable for all audiences, leave the reader with a positive feeling of hope for the future of these endangered animals. The stories in the anthology focus primarily on large-animal rescue and/or the dangers of keeping one as a pet.
And foranyone interested in learning about self-publishing, authors Delilah Devlin and Elle James will be hosting a workshop at ThompsonLibrarytoday, November 17 at 10 a.m. The library is located at 38 Rahling Circle, which is right next door to the book signing.
For more information, contact Brinda Berry at 501-203-9292 or e-mail email@example.com. For more information about Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, visit http://www.turpentinecreek.org/.


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Maternity and Nursery Services
The philosophy at Maternity and Nursery Services at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital is that we'll go out of our way to make it as close to your expectations as possible. There is no such thing as a standard birth at Maine Coast. The nursing staff will listen to the new mother and father and incorporate as many of their desires into the miraculous event as possible. Maine Coast Memorial Hospital provides all the up to date medical services required of a Level II birthing center.
Deliveries take place in our specialized Birthing Rooms. You will stay in the same room for your labor, delivery and initial recovery. Our goal is to provide as comfortable an atmosphere as possible. If you would like, bring in some of your favorite music or special pictures to make your room more like home. The mother may choose whom she would like present at the birth, for coaching and support. We have Pediatricians, Obstetricians, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Family Practitioners on staff and available 24 hours a day.
We want you to know that each and every delivery at MCMH is a Special Delivery. We have warm and caring nurses to help guide you through your birth and help you and your baby after delivery. We encourage our moms to be actively involved in their birthing process.
Our staff is here to help you. We are experienced nurses with a desire to help you and your new family get off to a good start.

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Posted: November 20, 2013|
THOUSANDS of families enjoyed a festive extravaganza in Leek on Friday as the town's Christmas illuminations were switched on.
The celebrations in Leek town centre for this year's event saw two real life reindeers leading Santa on his sleigh through the parade down Derby Street.
Also joining the parade were schoolchildren and their families, local dignitaries, the Haregate Dance Crew and the Buxton Billerettes, as well as the Staffordshire Moorlands Youth Band and The Longton Scout Band.
Leek Mayor John Fisher and his wife Pat carried out the official switching on of the town's illuminations with the help of 10-yearold Dom Hough, who attends Springfield Special School, and Chloe Davidson, aged four, who attends Horton Lodge Special School.
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Santa's Grotto at the Post & Times in the Smithfield Centre was a popular attraction, as too were the fairground rides in High Street Car Park. The entertainment for the evening, from a stage on the public realm area of Derby Street, was provided by the Salvation Army, The Young Phoenix, Biddulph band Wickenstones, and Dominic 'Chuck Berry' Cooper and Combo.
The evening was compered by Moorlands Radio presenter and- Post & Times columnist Gary Shenton.
Buskers Mel and Bones also provided musical entertainment at the bottom of the Market Place.
Visitors to the town centre enjoyed browsing more than 40 Totally Locally stalls in the Market Place, and also had the chance of taking part in games and activities which were hosted by many charity and community organisations from their stalls along Derby Street Trinity Church hosted an indoor Christmas Market in aid of SWIM and many shops around the town stayed open during the festivities including those in Getliffe's Yard, where extra activities were also organised.
Councillor Barry Cowie, who heads Leek Town Council's Events Committee, said of the evening: "I reckon we had in the region of 10,000 people in town for the event, which was great.
"The weather was kind to us and thanks must go to everyone who has been involved in the organising and running of the event – in particular the volunteers of the Events Committee who did an absolutely marvellous job.
"The reindeers were a huge success and we hope to bring them back again for next year's event." Leek Mayor John Fisher added: "I think the turnout was excellent and the entertainment was brilliant." Visiting Mayor of Ashbourne, Steve Ball, said: "This is my second year of attending the Leek lights event as Mayor and I think it has been absolutely wonderful."
Here are some of your thoughts from the switch-on event...
Rhianna Millgate, aged five, of Leek, said: "I have enjoyed the event. The best bit for me was buying a Dora The Explorer Balloon and I was very excited about seeing the reindeers."
Bev Whittaker, from Leek, said: "It's been brilliant with lots of things for all the family to do.
"I think the reindeer being part of the celebrations was the best part of the evening - especially as it was something new for the event."
Patricia Harris, from Longsdon, attended the event with her husband and their granddaughter. Patricia said: "Apart from the flashing lights toys being sold by street vendors being very over priced - some for as much as £8 - I think the event has been brilliant and wellorganised.
"However, I do miss the Continental Market we had at this event a few years ago. I think that should be brought back."
The following comments are taken from the Post & Times' Facebook page...
Samantha Brown said: "It was fantastic and there was a lovely friendly atmosphere."
Alan Ward said: "Perhaps all the moaning letter writers saying that Leek is finished should have visited tonight and seen for themselves what a lively, vibrant happy town Leek is and feel thoroughly ashamed of themselves."
David Clarke said: "I was there.
Was splendid."
Jane Clowes said: "It was a great night, so many people, so many lovely stalls. Got a few gifts and then ended up at Gettliffe's for a lovely meal with our friends and family."
Titch and Stitch said: "We travelled from Newcastle-under- Lyme for the lights switch on and it was well worth it. Great event and great traders."
Nick Reede said: "It was amazing."
Kerry Starkey said: "My kids loved it, especially having their pic taken with Santa. First time Toby has ever sat on Santa's knee; he normally cries his little heart out."
See next week's paper for pictures from Santa's grotto at the Leek Post & Times office in The Smithfield Centre, Haywood Street.


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So often in the battle of the bulge we get caught up in the details - #'s on the scale, pant size, dress size, etc. All of those things are certainly important. But taking a minute to really think & reflect on what we're doing is equally important. Take a minute to smell the roses. Enjoy your journey. Don't wait until you reach the goal. There's no telling how long that will take.
for each 10 lbs. you lose, go buy yourself something or get a massage, anything you like (as long as it's not food). Just pamper yourself!
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text: Awake and Sing! | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information Official Broadway League sites: - sites - broadway.org broadwayleague.com broadwayfanclub.com kidsnightonbroadway.com stagespecs.org tonyawards.com Quick Search For: In This Category: All Show People/Org. Theatre Season The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified. Awake and Sing! Daly's 63rd Street Theatre, (12/22/1938 - 4/09/1939) First Preview: Total Previews: Opening Date: Dec 22, 1938 Closing Date: Apr 09, 1939 Total Performances: 95 Category: Play, Drama, Revival, Broadway Setting: The Bronx. 1933. Opening Night Credits Production Staff Produced by Federal Theatre Project of The WPA Written by Clifford Odets; Book adapted by Chaver Paver Directed by Jacob Mestel Scenic Design by Wood McLane; Lighting Design by Moe Hack Cast Emilie AdlerLouis BrandtLouis CoppersmithMorris DorfGustave SchactHarold SchutzmanLyda SlavaJack TammyIsadore Vernick © 2001-2015, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. (Copyright and Disclaimer)


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Here are your Keys to the Match pres. by Toyota for Saturday's match against New England:
It's a big week coming up at Toyota Stadium with two home games in the next five days, and to kick things off, we're hosting the very popular "Hardline" from 1310AM The Ticket on Friday afternoon at Toyota Stadium!
Corby Davidson and Mike Rhyner will be broadcasting live from 3-7PM in the Winstar River Club at Toyota Stadium on Friday and all FCD fans are encouraged to come out at enjoy a happy hour with the Hardline.
The bar will be open and we hear that Stephen Keel will assist the guys in a special PK shootout in the 5:00PM hour so stop by after work and spend Friday happy hour with us and The Hardline!
Saturday's game against New England is presented by Albertsons Market and they want you to come out to meet defender Stephen Keel and goalkeeper Chris Seitz Thursday, July 17th at Albertsons in McKinney at 6800 Virginia Parkway from 4:30 - 6:00PM!
Get your autograph and photo with fan favorite Stephen Keel and 2012 MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year Chris Seitz! In addition, bring new or gently used soccer cleats, shin guards and balls to donate! Every person who donates will be entered in a drawing to win a signed Stephen Keel FC Dallas jersey!
Three FC Dallas Academy players have been called in to U.S. Soccer camps ahead of international youth tournaments for the United States. Defender/midfielder Shaquell Moore will join Tab Ramos' U-20 squad in Carson, CA as they play in the 2014 NTC Invitational Tournament against youth national teams from Australia, Bermuda and Chile.
In addition, Alejandro Zendejas and Weston McKinnie from the FC Dallas U-16s recently joined a 38-player U-17 National Team camp that will be used to select the players going to the Nordic Open Cup and Copa de Mexico in late July.
U-20 MNT to Play Australia, Bermuda and Chile in Carson, California;
Final Pair of Tournament Games to be Broadcast on ussoccer.com
CHICAGO (July 10, 2014) – U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team head coach Tab Ramos has named a 20-player roster for the 2014 NTC Invitational Tournament that will take place at U.S. Soccer's National Training Center in Carson, California, from July 14-18.
The U-20 MNT will gather for training camp in Carson beginning July 10 before playing its first games of the NTC Invitational against Chile on July 14 and Bermuda on July 16 with both matches scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. PT. The U.S. concludes tournament play against Australia on July 18, a match that will be broadcast on ussoccer.com at 7 p.m. PT. The day's other match between Bermuda and Chile will also be broadcast on ussoccer.com beginning at 4 p.m. PT.
The U.S. roster for the tournament is made up of a solid group of players with extensive experience in the U.S. Youth National Team Program as 11 players have reached a minimum of 10 YNT call-ups already in their young international careers. Six of those 11, including Russell Canouse (TSG Hoffenheim), Conor Donovan (Carolina RailHawks Academy), Shaquell Moore (FC Dallas Academy), Zach Pfeffer (Philadelphia Union), John Requejo Jr. (Club Tijuana) and Zack Steffen (Maryland) all have over 20 career YNT events under their belts, with Requejo Jr. leading the way with 33 to his name.
Dating back to last November's international training camp in Verona, Italy, when this current iteration of the U-20 MNT was assembled, seven players have been included in a roster-high four U-20 MNT events: goalkeeper Santiago Castano (New York Red Bulls), defenders Donovan, Moore and Requejo Jr., midfielder Marco Delgado (Chivas USA) and forwards Pfeffer and Benji Lopez (Arizona United SC). Steffen, who was part of Ramos' squad for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey, is also be making his fourth appearance on a U.S. U-20 roster.
The roster blends a good mix of foreign- and domestic-based talents with eight players plying their trade outside the U.S., including Club Tijuana trio Fernando Arce – receiving his first call-up to a U.S. YNT event – Paul Arriola and Requejo Jr., who represent the most players named to the squad from one club.
Arriola, Castano, Delgado, Lopez, Moore, Pfeffer, Requejo Jr., and Steffen are among 12 players on the roster who helped the team to a second-place finish in the Gordon Jago Super Group at the 2014 Dallas Cup earlier this year in its last international competition.
After the conclusion of the NTC Invitational, Ramos and his staff will look to assemble the team again in early September for an international training camp.
U.S. U-20 MNT NTC Invitational Tournament and Broadcast Schedule:
Date Teams Time [PT] Location Broadcast
July 14 AUS v BER 1 p.m. Mooch Myernick Field none
USA v CHI 4 p.m. Mooch Myernick Field none
July 16 AUS v CHI 1 p.m. Mooch Myernick Field none
USA v BER 4 p.m. Mooch Myernick Field none
July 18 BER v CHI 4 p.m. StubHub Center ussoccer.com
USA v AUS 7 p.m. StubHub Center ussoccer.com
Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Santiago Castano (New York Red Bulls; Union City, N.J.), Zack Steffen (Maryland; Downington, Pa.)
DEFENDERS (7): Michael Amick (UCLA; Sunnyvale, Calif.), Conor Donovan (Carolina RailHawks Academy; Fuquay Varina, N.C.), Chris Odoi-Atsem (Maryland; Mitchellville, Md.), Shaquell Moore (FC Dallas; Powder Springs, Ga.), John Requejo Jr. (Club Tijuana; Carpinteria, Calif.), Caleb Smith (Solar Chelsea SC; Arlington, Texas), Jesus Vasquez (UANL Tigres; San Luis Obispo, Calif.)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Fernando Arce (Club Tijuana; Chula Vista, Calif.), Russell Canouse (TSG Hoffenheim; Lancaster, Pa.), Marco Delgado (Chivas USA; Glendora, Calif.), Romain Gall (Lorient; Herndon, Va.), Lynden Gooch (Sunderland; Santa Cruz, Calif.), Jacori Hayes (Wake Forest; Bowie, Md.)
FORWARDS (5): Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana; Chula Vista, Calif.), Bradford Jamieson (LA Galaxy II; Los Angeles, Calif.), Benji Lopez (Arizona United SC; San Diego, Calif.), Andrija Novakovich (Reading; Muskego, Wis.), Zach Pfeffer (Philadelphia Union; Dresher, Pa.)
The US Youth Soccer Region III Championships took place at the end of June in Baton Rouge, LA and FC Dallas Premier had a strong presence.
Seven FC Dallas teams advanced to the regional championships, four teams to the quarterfinals, three in the semifinals and one champion as the '97 Premier Boys took home the Region III Championship.
The big winners of the week were FC Dallas '97 Premier who won all five games in Baton Rouge including shutouts in the semifinals and finals to advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Maryland. Sergio Lara and Reece Shattle led the way for Scott Dymond and Hank Wendorf's team scoring three goals each.
'97 Premier will start their quest for the US Youth Soccer National Championship on Tuesday, July 22 against LVSA in Germantown, MD. Click here for the full schedule.
FC Dallas '96 Premier had a fantastic playoff week making it all the way to the U-18 championship match in Baton Rouge.
'96 Premier won their first five matches of the week before falling 1-0 in the final to GSA Premier of Georgia. Morgan Dizney scored twice for FCD in the week.
FC Dallas '98 Premier advanced all the way to the semifinals in Baton Rouge falling 4-2 to eventual champions Sunrise Elite from Florida. Keegan McCombie led the way with three goals in the week while Gerber Chavez scored twice, both game-winning goals.
The semifinal appearance wrapped up a fantastic season for the U-16 side that won the Classic League and North Texas State Cup for the third straight year, were Dallas Cup finalists and also placed third at the Disney College Showcase tournament. In addition, '98 Premier won the U-16 Region III Fair Play Award.
FC Dallas '00 Premier advanced to Region III playoffs winning one out of three group stage games in Baton Rouge.
FC Dallas rookie Tesho Akindele wowed Friday's sellout crowd at Toyota Stadium with a beautiful volleyed goals in the 26th minute of FCD's 2-1 win over Philadelphia and his goal has been nominated for AT&T MLS Goal of the Week!
Akindele has scored twice in his last three competitive matches and said after Friday's match: "As a striker, you've got to believe in yourself."
Vote Tesho!
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Hear what FC Dallas head coach Oscar Pareja had to say after tonight's 2-1 win over Philadelphia:
Hear from Oscar Pareja & Matt Hedges ahead of tonight's match against Philadelphia
FC Dallas is back at Toyota Stadium tonight and it's one of the biggest games of the season as we host our annual July 4th match, this time against Eastern Conference foe Philadelphia Union. Here are the ten things you need to know before heading to Toyota Stadium tonight:
1. Tonight's match is presented by TXU Energy and the first 5,000 fans inside Toyota Stadium will receive light up banger sticks courtesy of TXU Energy so arrive early!
2. Don't miss Walker Zimmerman signing autographs at 6:45 in the TXU tent on the north concourse.
3. The Lamar Hunt Statue ceremonial scarfer tonight will be Phil Taylor. The Frisco native founded The American Fallen Soldiers Project in 2007 and has painted 130 portraits that have been presented to the families of America's fallen military across the Uniteed States. This is the 6th year we've partnered with The American Fallen Soldiers Project.
4. Tonight's match is the first of four straight 8:00PM summer kickoff times at Toyota Stadium.
5. You're definitely not going to want to leave after the match tonight as the biggest post-game fireworks show in north Texas will fire off just minutes after the final whistle.
6. On the field, FCD faces a tough battle against a Philadelphia team that, like Dallas, is unbeaten in their last five competitive matches. Philly has scored nine goals in their last three MLS matches and here's your weekly Know Your Enemy piece.
7. While parking is always free for everyone at Toyota Stadium, our Toyota drivers out there can enjoy FREE upgraded parking in the Camry Gold Lot tonight. The Camry Gold Lot is directly NW of the stadium adjacent to the Dr. Pink field.
8. Tonight's weather forecast is looking very good for a July night with a high of 92 and a low of 72. The temperature should be in the upper 80's by kickoff.
9. Kickoff is set for 8:00PM with the match broadcast on Time Warner Cable Sports HD 148 as well as in english on 100.7FM and spanish on 1270AM.
10. Tickets are nearly sold out for tonight's match with only scattered singles remaining, but we are offering $19 standing room only tickets that allow access to the Budweiser Beer Garden as well as some of the best views in the stadium at the top of sections.
FC Dallas is back at home for the first MLS game at Toyota Stadium in almost a month! Here's your Toyota Keys to the Match:


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Slow Food, Gold and Treasure Coast holds inaugural Featured Chef Dinner
FORT PIERCE - The Slow Food, Gold & Treasure Coast chapter's inaugural Featured Chef Dinner was held Saturday, March 9, at the Endless Summer Vineyard & Winery in rural St. Lucie County.
Proceeds from the event will be used to support community garden projects in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Fort Pierce, which the chapter has identified as a "food desert" for its lack of access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables.
Nearly 40 supporters of the Slow Food movement attended the dinner, which was a tribute to the late Julia Child.
After sampling local muscadine and fruit wines made by the family-owned Endless Summer Vineyard and Winery, guests enjoyed a salad with greens grown locally at Gibbons Farms Organics in Fort Pierce.
A presentation was then made by Albert "Albie" Walton, a fine-art photographer who produced the how-to pictures and book cover for From Julia Child's Kitchen. Walton shared stories of his time working with Julia on her book and answered questions from guests. He also donated four autographed posters of the official centennial poster selected for the "Julia Child's Kitchen" exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
The main course was then prepared by Chef Rasheed of the Palm Beach County-based Olive Oil of the World. During his cooking demonstration, Chef Rasheed explained how he adapted Julia Child's classic Beef Bourguignon with locally sourced beef and purple carrots grown locally in western Martin County at Kai Kai Farm as well as oyster mushrooms donated by Vero Beach-based Oyster Island Mushrooms.
The evening concluded with a dessert presentation made by Chef Chris Pawlowski of Palm Beach Organics. Pawlowski, who is also a chapter board member, prepared a chocolate mousse in a collar of dark chocolate that was served with locally grown strawberries.
The Slow Food, Gold & Treasure Coast Chapter wishes to thank Albie Walton, pianist Barbara Gomulka, Real Stone & Granite, and Chefs Rasheed and Pawlowski.
The chapter will host an "Along These Waters" dinner on April 20 in St. Lucie County that will be a mulberry-themed experience. As mulberries will be fruiting at that time, guests can bring their own containers to pick the berries and even participate in a mini mulberry wine-making session. A dinner will be served and feature fresh, local foods, and the menu will accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets; traditional pescetarian, flexitarian, and meat-based dishes will be served as well.
Tickets to the event are $35 per person and may be purchased at the Wednesday Farmer's Market in downtown Fort Pierce, at the Saturday, April 13, Farmer's Market in downtown Fort Pierce, or by calling TA Wyner at 561-756-3600.
About the Slow Food, Gold & Treasure Coast Chapter
The Slow Food, Gold & Treasure Coast Chapter is a nonprofit organization that advocates for food and farming policy that is good for the public, good for the planet, and good for farmers and workers to build healthy communities through connections to local food. To learn more, please visit the Slow Food, Gold & Treasure Coast page (www.facebook.com/SlowFoodGTC) on Facebook or email Sheryl Paul at firstname.lastname@example.com. To become a member, please visit www.slowfoodusa.org.
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Authentic Jamaican Experiences
Bluefields Bay, on the leeward side of Jamaica, is the ideal place for sea kayaking as the water is calm, is without strong currents, and is crystal clear. Allowing you to be truly "on the sea", these are perfect for exercise and for viewing the coastline. The memory of drifting as you watch an amazing Bluefields sunset in one of our kayaks will remain with you forever.
The still leeward water of Bluefields Bay lends itself perfectly for stand up paddle boards. Gaze down at the coral and tropical fish swimming beneath as you paddle past your villa enjoying the beauty and the truly great exercise.
We are happy to offer snorkeling gear for your enjoyment so that you can head into the sea right below your villa to discover a rich world of tropical fish, coral, rays, and much more with every turn of your head.
Bluefields Bay has the calm leeward-side sea that is perfect for snorkeling. It is home to 2 coral reefs, and our 30′ glass-bottom boat can take you out to either one. Getting there is half the experience as you see coral appear out of the depths as you approach the reef.
Our covered boat allows you and your group to head to the reef to snorkel, and does not require everyone to be in the sea the entire time. Stay in the boat, look at the reef through the glass, be safe from the sun, and enjoy a Red Stripe from the boat's cooler. Relax with our Radio Bluefields which even plays on the boat.
With a maximum depth of 23′ extending 1 mile out, Bluefields lends itself to glass-bottom boat tours. Bluefields Bay is Jamaica's largest and most successful Protected Fish Sanctuary and breeding zone, and no one is allowed to fish in the Bay. The result is flourishing underwater life and a seabed full of interesting views from rare coral to lobster.
From massive coral heads to sea turtles, every moment of your cruise will mesmerize you with the world below. If you are truly fortunate, you may even get a visit from some of the dolphins that call Bluefields Bay their home.
We do sunset cruises differently in Bluefields. Our boat not only has a full bar, but your personal butler will accompany you on the cruise to make certain you are fully relaxed. Your private chef will also prepare appetizers to be served on the boat by your butler.
Our 2-hour cruise takes you along the coastline and around one of the reefs as the day fades away and the sun ever so slowly dips below your unobstructed view of the horizon. Keep an eye out for the dramatic green flash!
We offer only the authentic Jamaican fishing experience. This is not a "booze cruise" where fishing is almost an afterthought. This is you and the fish—with no fancy gizmos and gadgets such as rod holders.
Herman, a local boatman, supplies the rods and reels and our staff sends a cooler and snacks for the up to four persons that are taken out 8 miles for deep-sea fishing. Herman caters to persons of all experience levels, and even teaches young visitors how to fish.
The South Coast is the finest part of the island for deep-sea fishing. There are many different species roaming the fertile Jamaican fishing waters such as: Tuna, Kingfish, Mahi-Mahi, Snapper, and even the famed Blue Marlin. Afterwards, enjoy eating your fish for dinner in the traditional Jamaican way. Your personal chef will prepare the day's catch, letting you dine on the freshest fish you will ever experience!
For those who want a real workout, our night-lit competition-size Laykold tennis court is for the enjoyment of our six villas. Bring racquets and tennis balls.
Don't forget that we take your happiness very seriously. Water and other desired items will seem to follow you up to the tennis court.
Hiking up the Bluefields Mountain behind our villas is a great way to get exercise, learn about the area and meet the welcoming local residents. Philip Gosse wrote his defining treatise, Birds of Jamaica, while living in Bluefields—so there are usually many species of birds and plants to view as you hike.
Each morning at 8:30AM, a staff guide will be waiting below our tennis court to meet renters who wish to hike, and the route will be contoured to the persons who come in terms of length and difficulty. One popular route is to go up the lane next to our tennis court and then further up the hill to an overlook with expansive views of Bluefields Bay.
On Mondays, our managers host a cocktail party at the Treehouse for our guests and some local residents. Mingle with the other vacationers at Bluefields while you get a chance to meet the staff who are working tirelessly to make your stay a trip of a lifetime.
Not only is this a chance to meet the people who may become your friends during the holiday, but the lavishly-catered and relaxed function offers tastes of local Jamaican flavors that has caused some of our guests to "rethink" their menu selections for the remainder of their stay.
On Wednesdays, our guests are invited to an excellent feast of chicken grilled over pimento wood and marinated in spices by our Jerk Chicken master, James, and accompanied by other local favorites. Jerk Chicken is probably Jamaica's most famous food item, although it is not actually the national dish. This is an event not to be missed.
Our local NGO—the BPCA—was created 17 years ago to provide training in fishing and agricultural techniques, to offer literacy classes, and it also founded a kindergarten (called Basic School) for children below 6 years of age.
Our resort business has assumed sponsorship and operation of the Basic School, and we are happy for our visitors to tour the school and meet the teachers and students.


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At work, you like the closeness that develops between you and your colleagues. When workmates become friendlier with each other, work becomes more comfortable and easier. But when the usual pat on the shoulder by a colleague starts feeling more like he's copping a feel, you should take action to protect yourself from sexual harassment.
Avoid flirting in the office. As much as you want to be friendly with your colleagues, you have to interact with everyone professionally. Some of us are natural flirts – we naturally touch people when we talk to them or sometimes we like to sweet-talk. But being friendlier than what's necessary might cause some people to think that you want them to flirt back.
Ease up on the green jokes. Green jokes which turn out nasty should not be tolerated. React negatively to sexual harassment by stating clearly that you're not amused, so that your officemates can try their green jokes to someone else.
Express your discomfort. Some people whom you feel are harassing you may not actually be doing it on purpose. Tell the person if a particular behavior is making you uncomfortable and make it clear that you're not OK with it. If they do it again…
Approach HR. Most office human resource departments would have mechanisms on how to deal with sexual harassment. If you feel that a colleague perpetually goes overboard with you, then approach HR and file a complaint.
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National Council on Pet Population Study & Policy
The Council, which is a coalition of America's ten foremost animal protection organizations, including The HSUS, promotes responsible stewardship of companion animals through research and program development.
North Carolina Accident Highlights Concerns About Carbon Monoxide Euthanasia
An electrical malfunction in an animal shelter's carbon monoxide gas euthanasia chamber further supports that euthanasia by injection, when properly performed, has been found to be the most humane, safest, least stressful, and most professional choice.
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Bashing the Gas
The Humane Society of the United States helps shelters across the country ditch the gas chamber.
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A Good Man in a Hard Job
A career spent ensuring softer departures for animals, and helping animal welfare workers cope.
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Seeking Solutions in the Golden State
A California state-wide stakeholders group, formed in the wake of the budget crunch, takes a hard look at how well sheltering policies and practices are working, and comes up with useful recommendations for organizations in California and across the country.
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Minding the Gap
Best Friends Animal Society conducted opinion surveys in 2013 to find out where American public stands on shelter pets. The results were a mixed bag, showing that while people generally believe shelter pets are lovable, there are still some barriers to adoption. What's more, most Americans vastl;y underestimate the number of animals still euthanized in shelters.
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I read with interest you article on bicycle apartheid. As cycling is a lifestyle choice for me, many aspects of this issue concern me. Rep. Champion covered issued of funding and representation in the planning and execution of the bike program. The funding is public. It should be expected that its use would be considered for varied populations. In knowing the populations it helps to know where important locations could be to place bicycle stations. The present sites are primarily downtown, the U-District and Uptown. As I bike past these places their placement could demonstrate some blind sightedness on the part of the planners. Even in choosing locations downtown places like Grant & Nicollet, Elliott Park (across from the east end of HCMC) and other similar sites that have tremendously diverse populations (and people who would use the program) are not included.
Someone from among the planners wrote a letter to the editor that was fairly disrespectful of Rep. Champion and demonstrated an arrogance in his/her blind sightedness. Rep. Champion is busy working on larger issues of concern to his constituents. Monitoring a bike program for the city would not be what I would expect him to have spent his time. It is enough that he took the time to note the error. Focus groups with diverse constituents would be expected of the planners.


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On Assignment: Teeny Tiny Halophiles
But what really caught my eye was a collection of halophile living in pure salt crystals. They would indeed be pretty happy in such a crystal, as the very definition of a halophile is an organism that can thrive in a high-salinity environment. They can even withstand extreme radiation to survive in space. Very cool stuff.
But the crystals in which the salt-o-holics were living were barely a quarter inch across. Not even the size of a pencil eraser. So even with my D300 crop on a 55 micro, I was not going to get close enough.
That is one reason why I always carry my point-and-shoot with me when shooting a job. Not only can it gather audio and/or video in a pinch, but it gets insanely close in macro mode.
Inside, a walk-thru of my efforts at getting a decent shot of the little pink buggers with a consumer camera.
My Ultra-Macro Kit
As I have said before, I am big on getting detail shots. And when those details are of something really small, here's my extreme macro setup:
A Canon G9, an SB-800 out of my speedlight bag and the ten-meter version of YongNuo's aftermarket TTL cord. (The link is to the 1m version.)
That cord, by the way, is also my fail-safe remote trigger for my DSLRs just in case I am working in an environment so cluttered with RF that the Pocket Wizards go crazy.
I saw the 10m cord at PMA this year, and wrangled a sample out of YongNuo with some sweet talkin' (and a little ~$50 PayPal chaser). They do not normally sell direct, and if I had a retail source for these or I would link it. If you know where to snag one, please hit us in the comments.
I love it because it gives me some wiggle room as to where I place my closest corded SB-800, then I can slave all of the other '800's off of that flash. Great to have in a pinch, and no batts required. And with the Nikon version cord on the Canon G9, it makes the camera think there is no flash on top. Still fires the corded flash, but the camera does not limit the shutter speed to 1/500th. Which of course, makes it great for hi-speed syncing up to 1/2500th of a sec.
But in this case, it would allow me to use that cord length to position my flash wherever I wanted in a macro environment. So it fits the bill nicely.
Right out of the gate I tried something to use the crystals as lenses of sorts. I figured they would bend the light and highlight the colonies of halophiles living inside.
My background is a sheet of printer paper, which is always easy to scrounge. I laid the crystals on the paper, and placed the flash a few inches away, lying on the same paper. This gave a hard angle to the light to get the cool transmissive qualities of the crystals. A second, folded sheet of paper on the other side for fill and you keep your contrast range manageable.
Here is the diagram. Nothing great, just a first look.
And here is a good example of what I was talking about earlier, as far as neutral density filters being very useful. My limits on the G9 were ISO 80, at f/8. Even at a 128th power on the SB-800, you can only bring that flash in to about 10 inches before you are too hot. A little ND on the flash would give me a lot more flexibility for light placement. Be nice to get in closer with the light on a subject this tiny.
As you can see in the highly technical scale drawing, the G9 gets me so close the front element is almost touching the crystals. You can only get this close on the wide setting of the lens, and with the camera set in macro mode.
Speaking of the G9, I skipped the G10 but am pining for the new Canon G11, as they finally went after the only thing that was wrong with these little gems -- chip noise at higher ISOs. They actually dropped the megapixels and went for better quality. Hallelujah. Plus, it has an articulating screen, which will be awesome for video.
So this is (maybe) okay for a first attempt. But the translucence of the crystals isn't really happening for me, and there is no relief showing the internal imperfections in which the halophiles are growing. Strike one.
For a second try, I backlight them. Same gear setup, but now I am shooting through the crystals and right into the light source. I used a piece of printer paper as a diffuser in between. This is starting to make the halophile colonies look better, but what I really need is a dark background -- with backlight -- to highlight the imperfections and colonies.
Here is the diagram for that one. The counter is actually a very dark gray, but I am picking up the reflections of the backlight paper because of my shooting angle. So it all looks white.
Again, close but no cigar -- strike two.
I can see the transparent qualities of the crystal, but the internal imperfections are washed over by the white backlight.
By raising my shooting angle up a little, I get the dark gray countertop as my background, and still get that backlight refracted by the imperfections in the crystals.
Ooooo, that's a BINGO.
Now, you get both the translucent and transparent qualities of both the crystals and halophiles from one light source. And a with a sheet of printer paper as your only light mod, no less.
Here is the angle. Same, exact lighting setup as above, but the elevated camera angle makes the difference. Swaps the white background for a dark one, and now the crystals pop.
Raiding the printer paper drawer is standard operating procedure when I am going to shoot anything small. I'll almost always be able to use paper as a background, a tiny light tent, a reflector -- something.
A Sucker for the Little Hacks
I spent all day shooting photos like the one at the top of the post -- three or four speedlights, gels, etc.
But the one I was most pleased with at the end of the day was the halophiles in crystal on the dark background. And the scientists were pretty psyched, too. As far as they know, no one had yet made a quality close-up of halophile colonies embedded in salt crystals.
So I got that going for me. Which is nice.
If you want to see more about what they are studying, start here. Suffice to say, those hardy little guys will dance on our graves. Amazing little creatures -- and even more of a salt-o-holic than I am.
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Woody Woodburn: Sharing the soapbox with others
As Chuck Thomas, my esteemed predecessor, taught me, "Why struggle writing a column when you can have others do it for you?"
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John Acevedo of Moorpark put my recent column "Savoring those special moments" into powerful personal perspective, emailing:
"My brother, Jim, passed away earlier this year. I didn't think it would bother me much; we weren't real close, but spoke often and seemed to be getting closer as time passed. He had cancer, same as my other brother.
"We made two trips to San Diego and spent a lot of time on the phone ... This is taking longer than I thought it would take to get over.
"The one thing I will do this year is go back to Nebraska. Jim and I had talked about it and I feel I need to make the trip for both of us."
John's lesson to the rest of us: Don't put off your own trip to Nebraska, wherever your own Nebraska may be.
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Suzi Skutley of Santa Paula shared her similar wisdom: "As one who firmly believes in the magic of life, the miracles in the world, I've made a habit of savoring those special moments: Times when it seemed my parenting actually worked and my kids did something amazingly kind or intelligent or creative; times laughing with family or friends (especially in troubled times, when humor seemed the only respite); days that were just too beautiful to rush through, when the sky was a certain color and the wind was gentle and warm. "
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Venturan Ed Campbell, like the remarkable Taylor Penny featured here last week, credits the Boys & Girls Club for helping change his life in the early 1950s.
"Back in my day it was the Boy Scouts, Boys Club, YMCA and the great Catholic school system that I am sure made me the man I am today. I learned how to get along with others, fish, hunt and camp. Gymnastics, judo, swimming, lifesaving in the pool, first aid to volunteering."
After recounting his winding journey from joining the Navy Reserve at 17, the Air Force at 19, and 15 years later achieving his dream of becoming a licensed architect — a career that included building homes in Shanghai, China, for the premier, Ed concluded:
"So why do I tell you all this? Your column 'Penny glitters like gold' reminded me of all those wonderful mentors I was so very lucky to have help along the way. They taught me perseverance, love and giving back to your community.
"I will tell you, there have been times when my net worth exceeded many, many millions and I have lost it all several times but would not be here writing you this if it was not for those wonderful mentors."
Ed signed off, "Siempre Adelante — Always Forward."
Good advice for us all.
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Meanwhile, it was a column by Star prep sports writer Loren Ledin last Tuesday that moved me. Writing about spectators crossing the line from chanting to taunting, his piece should be required reading for all high school athletes and students. In fact, why stop there? For all ages, as evidenced by this insightful thought:
"Racism also can't be dismissed simply by playing the patriotic card ... Our future can't be determined by cultural intolerance and, yes, continued finger-pointing."
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Actually, I have one quarrel with Loren's view — specifically a word choice that has become universal in similar context: intolerance.
Why is it that we should "tolerate" people of different cultures, different religions, different backgrounds, different orientations?
Tolerate is defined as "allow, endure, put up with" — words fitting a root canal, not for how we should feel and act toward a person because his or her background or beliefs are different from our own.
With Mark Twain's observance in mind, "The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter — it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning," it seems to me that "tolerance" is not even almost right.
Rather, and this is a large matter, we should "embrace" our differences.
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Study: EPA's Probe Into Fracking's Effect on Drinking Water Isn't So Clean
PLUS: Celeb anti-frackers to descend on D.C. to demand Congress end the shale extraction technique altogether.
July 10, 2012 - 3:50 pm
An industry-funded independent investigation of the Environmental Protection Agency's long-running probe into the effects of hydraulic fracturing found numerous flaws in everything from the EPA's scope to its lack of consultation with oil and gas companies.
"The study released today by Battelle—a highly respected independent science and technology organization—identifies numerous concerns with EPA's ongoing hydraulic fracturing study," said Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.), chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
The 166-page Battelle study, submitted to the American Petroleum Institute and America's National Gas Alliance, focused on the 2010 urging of a House conference committee that the EPA "carry out a study on the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water using a credible approach that relies on the best available science, as well as independent sources of information."
According to Congress, the study was to be conducted through "a transparent, peer-reviewed process that will ensure the validity and accuracy of the data. The Agency shall consult with other federal agencies as well as appropriate state and interstate regulatory agencies in carrying out the study, which should be prepared in accordance with the Agency's quality assurance principles."
The industry groups commissioned the nonprofit research organization to review the EPA's "Plan to Study the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources."
"Battelle's comprehensive technical review found widespread problems with EPA's study design, implementation, and quality control processes," Harris said. "The Battelle report provides many constructive recommendations that EPA can undertake to improve the transparency, quality and ultimate value of its study."
The report found that the EPA broadened its scope of the investigation beyond the congressional intent "to require study of more peripheral elements related to generic oil and gas exploration and production, such as various upstream and downstream stages of the water lifecycle as well as standard site development and production activities."
The researchers also found that standards of a "highly influential scientific assessment," which would have "raised the level of rigor, funding, timing and transparency of all stages of the study," were not implemented by the EPA.
The broad scope into other oil and gas production activities, including environmental aspects already addressed by regulations and industry standards, Battelle wrote, risks "weakening and obscuring the significance of the research findings and their relevance with respect to the central question about the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water."
"Additionally, ambitious schedules, driven by various 2012 reporting goals, may undermine the robustness of data collection and analysis as well as the soundness of scientific conclusions. Also, the site data collected from the companies are from 2006-2010, and the final report will be in 2014," Battelle found. "The changes occurring at these sites in the intervening years will likely render the data obsolete for purposes of the study."
The study also found problems with the quality control of the EPA's probe and its collaborative efforts.
"EPA's approach, in a number of areas, is not consistent with this congressional request," Battelle wrote. "…Given industry's extensive experience with production of oil and gas from unconventional reservoirs, its unique expertise in the process of hydraulic fracturing and associated technologies, and its wealth of relevant data and information available to inform this effort, it is a weakness of the study plan, and its implementation, that significant industry collaboration is not envisioned."
The EPA protested that its investigation is designated as a "highly influential scientific assessment" and said it will include all stakeholders, including industry reps, at some point in the process.


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Just days into his summer-long European tour, Sean 'Contractor' Edwards has been featured on BBC Radio London.
The St Ann-based marketing guru was featured last week on Dotun Adebayao's show, which features black music and current affairs programmes for London's black community.
The show, which was aired on June 15, highlighted the works of Contractor's company, Contractor Music Marketing, which continues to do high-quality and successful work for the likes of Downsound Records, Morgan Heritage, Capleton, Norwegian reggae artiste Nico D, and a host of other international and local clients.
The station broadcasts across the Greater London Division and beyond, on the 94.9 FM frequency, Virgin Media Channel 937, Sky Channel 0152, and Freeview Channel 712. Audience listening figures variy on BBC Radio London and has a reach in London of approximately 504,000.
The programmes are mostly speech-heavy and include studio guests and music in varying quantities. Contractor managed to capitalise on the musical diversity of the station. During the interview, Contractor, also a reggae artiste, performed live his single, Break My Promise, produced by Tads Records, and discussed his work with Downsound and the dynamics of current reggae music.
"The feature was an excellent platform to talk about the movements that Downsound Records is undertaking. BBC Radio London is a prestige station and has developed a strong fan base in and outside of London," he said. "Also, it was great to have my song played. Overall, the feature was excellent as we touched on a number of important issues regarding reggae currently."
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Safety Study of Bevacizumab (Avastin) With Thoracic Radiation in Non-small Cell Cell Lung Cancer
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In spite of the use of radiation combined with conventional chemotherapy, the long-term survival prognosis for most patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer is disappointing. Much effort is currently focussed on exploring new molecular targeted agents that may improve upon survival. The addition of an agent that targets blood vessel formation in tumors, bevacizumab or Avastin, to conventional chemotherapy has been shown to improve survival in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Data from animal studies have shown that bevacizumab and related agents also increase tumor cure rates when administered both during and after radiotherapy. This suggests that combined bevacizumab and chemo-radiation may improve survival in local-advanced disease as well. Before such clinical studies can commence, the safety and normal tissue toxicity profile of bevacizumab with thoracic radiotherapy must first be established. In this study, escalating doses of bevacizumab will be administered during radiotherapy, followed by maintenance bevacizumab.
Biological: bevacizumab
Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Phase I Study of Concurrent Bevacizumab (Avastin) With Involved-field Thoracic Radiotherapy for Inoperable Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Followed by Both Concurrent and Maintenance Bevacizumab
- To establish the safety and tolerability of 2 dose-levels of bevacizumab administered every 3 weeks with concurrent thoracic radiotherapy to 66 Gy,and also maintenance (15 mg/kg) bevacizumab following completion of thoracic radiotherapy [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Correlate all observed toxicity with dose-volume histograms of irradiated normal organs and explore surrogate tumor end-points that may correlate with the efficacy of combined treatment with anti-VEGF targeted therapy [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
|Study Start Date:
|October 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Biological: bevacizumab
Intravenous bevacizumab at 7.5mg/kg and 15mg/kg concurrently with thoracic radiotherapy in sequential cohorts.
In the final dose level, bevacizumab 15mg/kg concurrent with radiation will be followed by maintenance bevacizumab 15mg/kg up to a maximum of 6 cycles
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion criteria:
- Cytologically or histologically confirmed stages II or III non-squamous NSCLC
- No evidence of tumour invading major blood vessels and no active hemoptysis (bright red blood of at least ½ teaspoon) in the 28 days prior to randomization.
- No prior systemic therapy for NSCLC. Prior surgery and/or extra-thoracic irradiation is permitted.
- Presence of at least one measurable target lesion
- Age 18 or greater.
- WHO performance status of 0 or 1.
- Acceptable pulmonary function as defined by a Fev1 of ≥30% and a DLCO of ≥40% of predicted
- Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks.
Adequate hematological, renal and hepatic functions
- Absolute neutrophil count >2x109/l.
- Platelet count > 100x109/l.
- Total bilirubin < 1.5 x UNL
- ASAT/ALAT < 2 x UNL
- Alkaline phosphatase < 5 x UNL
- Creatinine < 130 μmol/L
- Creatinine clearance > 60 ml/min; measured or calculated
- Urine dipstick for proteinuria < 1+. If urine dipstick is ≥ 1, 24 hour urine must demonstrate < 500 mg of protein in 24 hours.
- No pre-existing sensory neurotoxicity grade 2 (CTC)
- No active (uncontrolled) infection requiring antibiotics
Exclusion criteria:
- Mixed tumor types with small cell lung cancer or squamous cell carcinoma
- Other serious diseases, such as heart failure, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction within the last 6 months, uncontrolled hypertension
- Serious non-healing wound or ulcer.
- ASAT and ALAT > 1,5 x UNL
- alkaline phosphatase 5 x UNL
- Evidence of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy.
- Any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be assessed with the patient before registration in the trial.
- Participation in other trial with investigational drug or treatment modality.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00531076
|VU University Medical Center
|Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1007 MB
|Principal Investigator:
|Suresh Senan, MD, PhD
|VU University Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|Egbert F Smit, MD, PhD
|VU University Medical Center
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Professor Suresh Senan, VU Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00531076 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|VUMC 2006/194, NL13724.029.06, EudraCTnumber 2006-003149-17
|Study First Received:
|September 17, 2007
|Last Updated:
|April 4, 2011
|Health Authority:
|Netherlands: Medical Ethics Review Committee (METC)
Keywords provided by VU University Medical Center:
thoracic radiotherapy
locally-advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Bronchial Neoplasms
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
Lung Diseases
Lung Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiratory Tract Neoplasms
Thoracic Neoplasms
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Angiogenesis Modulating Agents
Antineoplastic Agents
Growth Inhibitors
Growth Substances
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Therapeutic Uses
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 09, 2015


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Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas, known as a leader in dive travel, offering dive packages to nearly 40 countries worldwide. Currently there are over 225 resorts and adventure operators along with 50 liveaboard dive vessels in their "Select Dive Destinations" program.
Currently Maduro is offering a 5 Nights package to this destination from $675, which includes accommodations, 3 Meals per Day, 4 Days of 2 Tank Boat Dives and Unlimited Beach Diving.
There is an estimated 500 species that call the Mexican Caribbean waters home, including rays, octopus and the occasional sea turtle. At 84 feet deep, the Filipe Xicotencatl calls out to adventure seekers to visit her final resting place near the Tormentos Reef. It is the coral pinnacles, however, that are the best loved dive sites in Cozumel. Swim the labyrinth of tunnels, swim throughs and canyons lying amidst the towering coral plateaus.
Cozumel is proud of its Mayan history, and a visit to the island is not complete until you visit the Mayan ruins. There is plenty to keep you busy from taking forays into the jungle or shopping for traditional handicrafts.
Travel from now through March 31, 2014.
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Ross Systems, Inc. develops, markets and supports enterprise business
applications for the process manufacturing, healthcare, and public sector
markets. Founded in 1972 with headquarters in Atlanta, GA, USA, Ross Systems
generated $101.8 million in revenue in fiscal 1999 (approximately 30%
derived from the international market). Approximately 70% of the company's
sales come from consulting, maintenance, and other support services.
flagship product, iRenaissance.ERP includes financial, manufacturing,
maintenance management, transportation management, decision support, human
resources, and payroll functions for process manufacturers, health care
businesses, public sector and not-for-profit agencies. iRenaissance.APS
is an advanced planning system (APS) for process manufacturers, whereas
iRenaissance.CMS is a customer management system envisioned to allow process
manufacturers to optimize their order management and relationship management
with their customers. Ross has also developed a process mapping and end-user
oriented help and document management tool called Strategic Application
Modeler (SAM).
in 1972 by Kenneth Ross, Ross Systems originally developed software for
Digital Equipment's (now part of Compaq) computers. In 1988, former Management
Science America executive Dennis Vohs led a group that acquired the company.
Ross Systems has grown partly through acquisitions such as Pioneer Computing
Group, a UK-based developer of manufacturing software, in 1991.
to a significant drop in sales during the early 1990s, the company restructured
in 1994, which resulted in closing some offices and reducing the workforce.
In 1995, an $8 million acquisition earn-out arbitration ruling in favor
of Argonaut Information Systems created an additional setback.
1997, Ross Systems opened a development laboratory in Japan. In 1999,
Ross Systems bought its business partner BizWare, which had developed
several components of the company's software. In 1999, Ross Systems began
offering online access to its applications by launching its RenaissanceLink
portal. It also formed subsidiary Ross Systems E-Commerce to provide sales-related
e-commerce software. In May 2000, Vohs announced he would retire at the
end of June 2000; president and COO Patrick Tinley will step up as CEO.
Ross went public in 1991 and currently trades on NASDAQ.
Trajectory and Strategy
Over the past two decades, Ross Systems has shown the commitment to deliver
strong back-office functionality and good customer support within the
above-mentioned industries; it is considered a leader in native process
manufacturing functionality, with much less recognition within other targeted
industries. By the end of 1999, the company had more than 3,200 customers
worldwide. The company offers its product and services primarily through
a worldwide network of over 60 branch offices. With sales concentrated
in Europe and North America, geographic expansion, particularly in Asia,
has become Ross Systems' endeavor. The company has also been expanding
its online operations through its RenaissanceLink software application
portal and its Ross Systems E-Commerce order management software subsidiary.
expect Ross to continue its focus on the lower-end of the ERP market (companies
with $50 million - $500 million in revenues), by maintaining and enhancing
existing functionality and product architecture of its iRenaissance solution.
The product will likely also be enhanced through 3rd-party alliances in
the area of customer relationship management (CRM). We also expect the
company to pursue alliances for business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce
and supply chain collaboration within its industries of interest. Additionally,
we believe that Ross will have to gradually shift its focus and resources
solely to the process manufacturing ERP market.
Vendor Strengths
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weight of units of goods that are sold or inventoried by quantity.
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of active material in a specific lot, usually expressed in terms of an
active unit. Typically used for such materials as solutions.
Vendor Predictions
Ross Systems should expand its visibility within the global ERP mid-market
in the following ways:
Ross must
remain committed to new product introductions and/or enhancements and
take more decisive steps regarding the CRM and B2B e-commerce vertical
applications delivery, preferably through product alliances.
Conduct ongoing
cost and organization scrutiny and identify opportunities for further
improvements. In fiscal 1999, the research & development personnel count,
as a percentage of a total number of employees, was one of the lowest
in the industry, 19%, compared to the industry average of 25% (See Figure
3). This may not be sufficient for its ambitious product development endeavors.
We encourage
the company to conduct a serious 'soul searching' and justification of
its target markets and respective product lines. Giving each product line
profit and loss accountability may possibly help Ross close its ranks
and weather the impending stormy period.


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'Langoy' set May 25-A A +A
Friday, May 16, 2014
DAVAO City's young swimmers will see action in the Sports Development Division of the City Mayor's Office (SDD-CMO)-initiated Davao City Summer Sports For Peace Festival Langoy Para sa Kabataan on May 25 at the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) Matina swimming pool.
Expected participants are coming from the Davao Coastland Swimming Team, Jerry Aquatic Swimming Team, Plunge and Swim Club, Barracuda Swim Team-Davao, Rodriguez Aquatics Swim Team, Red Sail Swim Team, qua-Tierra Swim Team of Davao City, Davao Red Sea Lion Swim Club and Davao Marine Merchant Academy Swim team, among others.
Categories to be contested are six years old boys and girls until 17 years old (beginners and competitive).
In a phone conversation with Sun.Star Davao, League of Swimmers and Coaches-Davao City (LSCD) president Antoinette Mendoza said the event aims to gather all swimmers in the city both from private and public schools to promote the sport in the grassroots.
"We are encouraging all swimmers to join lalo na ang mga nasa public schools. Na-observe kasi namin na during DCAA meet maraming sumasali from public schools pero wala na sila pagdating sa ibang competitions," Mendoza said.
She added that registration fee is still being finalized. Winners will receive trophies and medals from the city government of Davao through. (SDD-CMO)
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on May 17, 2014.
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Emerald Performance Materials (booth #916) has a number of energy curable products available. Lucida Colors EC is a new line of advanced pigment technology from Emerald Hilton Davis. Lucida Colors EC dispersions incorporate new and unique energy curable pigment dispersion technology. According to Emerald, these dispersions feature high pigment solids and color strength. Lucida Colors EC Dispersions are easily incorporated into typical ink systems and coatings formulations and provide excellent printability.
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Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O'Dowd, has called on Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin, to clarify whether the party accepted a cheque in 2008 from a man who is alleged to be a convicted fuel smuggler.
"Following revelations in last night's Frontline Presidential debate, I think that Micheál Martin, and indeed the entire Fianna Fáil party hierarchy have serious questions to answer. Did the party, as it is alleged, accept a cheque for a substantial sum of money from an alleged fuel smuggler in 2008?
"Micheál Martin needs to clarify this situation without delay. If the party did in fact accept this money, will they now hand it back?
"This is a very worrying matter. Fuel smuggling is an extremely serious crime, which costs the State millions of euro every year. The suggestion that Fianna Fáil, while in Government, would have taken money from someone allegedly involved in this illicit trade is deeply disconcerting.
"Micheál Martin cannot ignore this issue. He was a Government Minister at the time, and one of the most senior members of the party. He needs to come clean immediately."


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Rajasthan Royals thrash Delhi Daredevils by 62 runs in IPL
The Rajasthan Royals have thrashed the Delhi Daredevils by a whopping 62 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Delhi could only muster 139 for nine despite 61 not out off 44 balls from Manoj Tiwary as they collapsed to their ninth loss in 11 matches with Royals player Ajinkya Rahane striking a controlled 64 off 50 deliveries, his third fifty of this year's tournament.
According to Sport24, the right-hander brought up his fifty off 45 balls, and went past 300 runs for this year's IPL in the process before he was bowled by spinner Shahbaz Nadeem in the 17th over of the innings in the match, which started 15 minutes late because of a rain delay.
Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago player Kevon Cooper, who was sent in as a pinch hitter, raced to 32 off 16 balls, his highest score in T20 cricket and he added 49 runs for the second wicket with Rahane.
South African Imran Tahir was the pick of Delhi's attack as he ended with 2-25 off four overs, the report added.
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This fall, local opera fans will be able to go behind the scenes of the making of an opera - or in this case, two operas.
Opera Fusion: New Works is returning for a second year of residencies to develop two new American operas.
Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music have selected two operas by creative teams for 10-day residencies, each culminating in free public performances. ...


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wastewater disinfection Companies in Norway
MIOX Corporation
based in Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO (USA)
MIOX Corporation is the innovator and industry leader in on-site chemical generators for water disinfection. MIOX technology combines salt, water and power to generate cost-effective disinfectant chemistries on site. Our expertly designed chemical generators give customers the freedom to produce disinfectants in the amount they need, when they need it. With over twenty ...
Wastewater Resources Inc. (WRI)
based in Scottsdale,, ARIZONA (USA)
Wastewater Resources Inc. (WRI) is an original equipment manufacture of wastewater reclamation and advanced treatment systems. Since its inception in 1988, WRI has advocated the continuous reclamation, treatment, and reuse of treated wastewaters to create sustainable water supplies. All of our installed advanced water purification (AWP) plants reclaim, clean, and recycle ...
Water & Wastewater Equipment Company
based in Cleveland, OHIO (USA)
Water & Waste Water Equipment Company is a leading provider of Clarifiers, Filter Press, Reverse Osmosis system, Ion exchange softener, Microfiltration systems and more. Each product is uniquely designed to meet the standard requirements in the industries. Water and Wastewater Equipment Company has been providing efficient, cost-effective and compliant solutions to water ...
Innovative Hydraulics
based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)
Innovative Hydraulics distributes its Visual Hydraulics and Visual Water Designer water and wastewater modeling software. Visual Hydraulics wastewater software provides for the advanced analysis of treatment plant hydraulics, including full hydraulic profiles or individual units. Account for return flow scenarios and taking units off-line. The software includes many ...
WWC Water and Wastewater Holding BV
based in Terneuzen, NETHERLANDS
WWC - Water and Wastewater Holding is a young consulting networking company with extreme experienced staff and state-of-the-art know-how in water technology.
Boydel Wastewater Technologies Inc. - Electrocoagulation
based in Ladysmith, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA)
Welcome to Boydel Companies. Our WaterMiner water scrubbing technology consists of a globally patented hybrid electrocoagulation device and process that has been under in-house development and external validation over the previous 4.5 years. The proprietary Boydel EC reactor is a two stage insitu electrocoagulation-electrolysis design that has no plates, is ...
Enfound Enterprise Co., Ltd.
based in Taipei, TAIWAN
eNFound are manufacturer and supplier specializing in the field of wastewater treatment in Taiwan. We offer broad range product line and consultation to Contractors, End users and Agents for worldwide customers. We has sold our products to the S.E.Asia, , China, Middle East , South Europe and American. Our main products as following: For Wastewater Water: Static screen, ...
Aquatech International Corporation
based in Canonsburg, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)
Aquatech International Corporation is an Original Equipment Manufacturer of industrial water and wastewater treatment systems and is located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania in the USA. With offices across the US, Canada, India, the Middle East and China and with installations in over 60 countries worldwide, Aquatech is poised to be your preferred water and wastewater ...
Norwalk Wastewater Equipment Company, Inc. (Norweco)
based in Norwalk, OHIO (USA)
Norwalk Wastewater Equipment Company (Norweco) is a manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment products, systems and chemicals. We specialize in small-flow treatment applications, ranging from municipal treatment systems for small towns and villages, all the way down to systems for the individual family home.
AWG Innovative Water and Wastewater Technology GmbH
based in Eicklingen, GERMANY
Being an independent company involved in water treatment plant engineering and construction and a manufacturer of water components, we know all fields of the water treatment. Our focal point is in the swimming pool water treatment and process water treatment and effluent free production. The manufacture of chlorine electrolysis plants and the measurement, process and ...


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SketchUp Polygon Tool: Editing a polygon entity
Editing a polygon entity
You can edit the radius of a circle in which the polygon is inscribed, that does not yet bound a face, by using the move tool. To edit a Polygon entity:
- Select the Move tool (). The cursor will change to a four-way arrow.
- Move over the Polygon entity to locate the midpoint of a side. At least one midpoint of the polygon will allow you to resize the entity.
- Click and hold on the midpoint of the Polygon entity.
- Move the cursor to adjust the radius of the Polygon entity. Click and hold on another midpoint if the polygon does not resize. Try each midpoint until you find the midpoint that will resize the entity.
You can also adjust the radius and number of segments using the Polygon entity's Entity Info dialog box.


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The Overly Sensitive Club
"You hurt my feelings" or "My feelings are hurt" are expressions that I and many others and are being accused of overusing. We, as the splendid human beings we are, are constantly stating our hurt feelings and sometimes even expect others to fix said feelings. Everyone has the need to be heard and understood and everyone should be. But they don't have to be. As a proud member of the Overly Sensitive Club, (some might even call me the president), I have often wondered if being overly sensitive was a curse and other times felt it was a blessing. It really isn't either of those but it is my situation and I plan to work the hell out of it. To me, someone's hurt feelings are always valid but it doesn't always make them right. One person's situation is most likely very different from another's and it's all relative.
Sensitive people sometimes can't stand other sensitive people, shockingly enough. I am always surprised at that. I almost assume it's like being in a sorority – if we are both sensitive, there is an expectation for us suddenly connect with each other. Not the case, guys – sorry. I have had to learn over the years to let less and less affect me. I call it my "end of the world feeling". When I was younger, a fight with my parents or friends at school could send me in such a tizzy that it would feel like the universe was crashing down around me.
Remember middle school and high school when each week it felt like a different friend was being dismissed from the "clique"? When it happened to you, it felt devastating. As I get older, I have to fight back going to that place because truthfully – as adults – there is no room for that.
All the added energy you spend by being upset really gets you nowhere. Every self help book will tell you that and I have read lots so you can just listen to me. However, while moving on from a situation that you find hurtful is beneficial, keeping your feelings bottled up is simply not. Do not be afraid to be the "sensitive one" or the one who people have to "walk on eggshells around". This only works if you make an effort to be sensitive to others; if not, then I'm sorry, you should just learn to act like a decent human. I shouldn't have to parent you.
Declare your hurt feelings to whomever you please, whenever you want. Fear no emotional breakdown or crying spiral attack – it's all human and all in the name of life. But the trick here is to never ever expect a reaction or a cure from someone else, unless it's a professional, because that's their job.
Join me in my cause to let sensitive people be. We are growing in numbers but lacking in support.
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42 U.S. Code § 6632 - Membership of Committee
(a) Composition; appointment
The Committee shall consist of—
(1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy established under subchapter II of this chapter; and
(2) not less than eight nor more than fourteen other members appointed by the President not more than sixty days after the Director has assumed office (as provided in section 6612 of this title).
(b) Qualifications
Members of the Committee appointed by the President pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this section shall—
(1) be qualified and distinguished in one or more of the following areas: science, engineering, technology, information dissemination, education, management, labor, or public affairs;
(2) be capable of critically assessing the policies, priorities, programs, and activities of the Nation, with respect to the findings, policies, and purposes set forth in subchapter I of this chapter; and
(c) Chairman; Vice Chairman
The President shall appoint one member of the Committee to serve as Chairman and another member to serve as Vice Chairman for such periods as the President may determine.
(d) Compensation
Each member of the Committee who is not an officer of the Federal Government shall, while serving on business of the Committee, be entitled to receive compensation at a rate not to exceed the daily rate prescribed for GS–18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, including traveltime, and while so serving away from his home or regular place of business he may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as the expenses authorized by section 5703 (b) [1] of title 5 for persons in Government service employed intermittently.
[1] See References in Text note below.
Source(Pub. L. 94–282, title III, § 302,May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 468.)
References in Text
Section 5703 of title 5, referred to in subsec. (d), was amended generally by Pub. L. 94–22, § 4,May 19, 1975, 89 Stat. 95, and, as so amended, does not contain a subsec. (b).
Abolition of President's Committee on Science and Technology; Transfer of Functions
See note set out under section 6631 of this title.
References in Other Laws to GS–16, 17, or 18 Pay Rates
References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5.
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