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Newsletter - Issue 3, May 2012
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Diabetes is present in 2-6% of pregnant women in the United States; 88% of these women have gestational diabetes (GDM). This is a form of diabetes which appears during pregnancy, typically during the second or third trimester. The prevalence of GDM has increased due to the increased incidence of obesity in the US. The remaining 12% of pregnant women with diabetes have pre-existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
In all women who become pregnant, increased production of hormones by the placenta, such as human placental lactogen, causes resistance to insulin's action. Normal women are able to overcome this by increased production of insulin. Their sugar levels are thus maintained in the normal range.
Women with GDM, as well as pre-existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes, are unable to compensate for pregnancy associated insulin resistance. In type 1 diabetes, this is due to absence of insulin production. In GDM and type 2 diabetes this is due to pre-pregancy insulin resistance. Many of these women may also have defects in insulin production. Their inability to compensate for pregnancy related insulin resistance results in elevation of blood sugar levels.
If sugar levels are increased in women with pre-existing diabetes during the first weeks of pregnancy, there is an increased risk of spontaneous abortions and birth defects. If sugar levels remain elevated throughout their pregnancy, there is an increased risk of large babies and delivery associated injuries. There may also be an increased lifetime risk for obesity and/or diabetes in the child. Elevated sugar levels are also associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure and preeclampsia. High sugar levels in women with GDM are associated with similar risks.
Given the known association of high blood sugar levels with complications in the newborn and mother, good sugar control is important. Among women with pre-existing diabetes, every effort should be made to normalize blood sugar levels before conception.
Once pregnant, typical goals for sugar levels are morning fasting sugars of 70-90 mg/dl and 1 hour after meal sugars <120 mg/dl. HA1c levels should be as close to normal as possible. 70-80% of women with GDM will be able to achieve these goals with changes in their diet and light exercise. Consultation with a nutritionist is important.
If sugar goals are not achieved with lifestyle changes, medical therapy is initiated. In women with pre-existing diabetes, insulin is the most common therapy. Among women with GDM, treatment with oral diabetes agents such as Glyburide is another option.
Many endocrinologists (myself included) prefer insulin therapy due to lack of long-term safety data, as well as less dosing flexibility, with the oral agents. Sugar levels will return to pre-pregnancy values after delivery.
If nursing is planned, medication regimens should be reviewed with an obstetrician. Women with GDM are at a significantly increased risk for developing diabetes in the future. A glucose tolerance test is typically performed 6 weeks after delivery in GDM. Even if the test is normal, efforts should be made to maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight.
If sugar levels are managed carefully in pregnant women with diabetes, the chances for a healthy pregnancy and healthy child are similar to those reported in non-diabetic women. Future advances in management, as well as earlier diagnosis, should continue to improve the outlook for women with pregnancy and diabetes.
The Kacey Rose Foundation
The idea of forming our Foundation came as a result of not knowing what to do with our emotions after we lost our beautiful daughter to a very rare form of Leukemia known as AML-M7. With the help of family and friends it was decided to honor Kacey's life by helping other families that are battling childhood cancer.
During our daughter's 15 month fight, we witnessed many unfortunate consequences of a child being diagnosed with cancer. When Kacey relapsed shortly after completing the standard 5 rounds of chemo normally used to treat her disease, the only option left was for her to undergo a bone marrow transplant. We were relieved to have this treatment option. That feeling quickly went away when we found out that there was not a single match for Kacey in the entire world registry. We were devastated, how could this be?
We hosted a bone marrow drive and got over 500 new people into the registry, but a match still did not exist. Fortunately another option was offered to us - a cord blood transplant. We were vaguely aware of this option, and quickly became educated on the subject. A few months later Kacey underwent the process of heavy chemotherapy and full body radiation treatments meant to destroy the cancer cells in her body. The next step was to infuse her with the stem cells collected from a baby's umbilical cord that was wisely donated to a public cord blood bank 7 years earlier.
The transplant process was extreme but Kacey did come out the other end of it healthier than she had been in the previous year, and was cancer free. Unfortunately, her cancer relapsed and she passed away in our arms at home 7 months later.
Within weeks of her passing, we were compelled to do something to help others going through the same challenges. We quickly decided to provide public education about cord blood donation. We discovered that in the state of Connecticut there were very few resources for healthcare providers and expectant mothers who are interested in cord blood donation. In answer to this, the Kacey Rose Foundation and Lifeforce Cryobanks formed a partnership and have launched "Kacey's Cord Blood Program". We provide expectant mothers with cord blood collection kits that will enable them to mail in donations. Unlike private storage of cord blood, which can be very cost prohibitive, public donation is at no cost the donor and is available for public use.
It was not very long ago in history that the idea of using a donor's blood or organs to save another person's life was a very new and wild idea. Today both are proven and very successful treatment options for a variety of ailments. The success rate of cord blood transplants and number of diseases that can be treated continues to grow, but we need to add more units to the public registry so they are available to treat children and adults around the world. The more cord blood units in the public banks, the more treatment options are available to those in need.
Cord Blood and Lithium Therapy of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Umbilical cord blood (UCB) contains many stem cells per volume, more than adult bone marrow. In the past 20 years, UCB transplants have saved thousands of people suffering from disorders of the blood and immune system. Since 2005, UCB transplants are known to cure Krabbe's disease [1], a neurological disease that prevents myelination, and a variety of metabolic disorders [2]. Many researchers have reported that UCB may be beneficial for acquired neurological conditions such as stroke [3-4] and cerebral palsy [5-6].
Cord blood is stored in two types of banks: public or private (family). The former hold cord blood donated for the purposes of transplantation to other people, and are strictly regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The latter are cord blood stored by families for private use by the donor. In general, the quality of privately banked cord blood is significantly lower in family banks [6]. On the other hand, autologous (self) cord blood units should have the best immunological match. Patients who did not store their own cord blood can utilize HLA-matched units from public banks.
UCB transplants improved recovery in rat [7-11] and dog [12-15] SCI models. UCB cells may help injured spinal cords through a variety of mechanisms [16-21], including stimulating myelination, suppressing inflammation, and preventing cell death. Studies have shown that various populations of stem cells in the UCB are all effective. These include unfractionated mono-nuclear cells in UCB [22-26], CD34+ cells [8, 27-29], multipotent cells cultured from UCB [10], mesenchymal stem cells [30-33], CD133+ pluripotent stem cells [34], and cultured neuron-like UCB cells [35], as well as UCB cells genetically modified to make neurons [36, 37] and to secrete growth factors [38, 39].
Lithium stimulates spinal cord regeneration [41-42] and stem cell proliferation in rats after SCI [43-44]. Lithium is the reference therapy for manic depression, taken by over 30 million people around the world. Lithium stimulates bone marrow and neural stem cells [44] to proliferate and to produce growth factors [45]. In humans, lithium significantly increases the brain's gray matter volume [46]. We therefore proposed that the UCB stem cells and lithium have synergistic effects on SCI recovery.
The China Spinal Cord Injury Network (ChinaSCINet) formed in 2006 to test promising SCI therapies. The network has 24 leading SCI centers in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The clinical trials in the network are testing injections of UCB stem cells into the spinal cord and oral lithium treatment, individually and in combination, in patients with chronic (>1yr) and subacute (2day - 2week) SCI (Table 1). The UCB given to patients come from donors that match at least 4 out of 6 recipient HLA. These UCB are donated by the cord blood bank StemCyte.
Table 1. ChinaSCINet trials
|Treatment Groups
|6w oral lithium carbonate (Li, titrated to 0.8-1.0 mM in serum)
|Phase 1 open label, adverse events
|Placebo vs. 6w of Li (0.8-1.2 mM serum levels)
|Phase 2 randomized double blind
|A-C: 4, 8, or 16 μl x4 (100,000 cells/ μl) UCB transplants; D. 16 μliter cells with MP; E. 16 μliter cells with MP + Li
|Phase 2 escalating dose, randomized, open label, ASIA motor/sensory scores
|2day- 2wk
|A: Surgery; B: 6w of Li; C: 4x 16 μliters UCB; D: UCB +Li
|Phase 2 randomized double blind, ongoing
|UCB vs UCB + 6w oral Li (stratified ASIA A, B, C)
|Phase 3 randomized double blind, 2013
|Legend: Oral lithium carbonate is increased every 3 days until serum Li >0.6 and <1.0 mM. Escalating doses of UCBMC (4, 8, or 16 μl of 100,000 cells/ μl) are injected into dorsal root entry zones above and below the injury site. MP is 30 mg/kg methylprednisolone given intravenously.
ChinaSCINet is conducting five clinical trials to establish the safety and feasibility of UCB and lithium treatments of SCI. CN101 showed that lithium is safe for patients with chronic SCI [47]. CN102A revealed no difference in neurological improvement between chronic SCI patients who received lithium or a placebo, but lithium reduced neuropathic pain [48]; a follow-up phase 3 trial is planned. CN102B has to date transplanted 28 patients (8 in Hong Kong, 20 in Kunming) and CN102C has randomized 30 subjects. CN103 is a phase 3 trial aimed at ascertaining whether UCB with or without lithium improves recovery.
In summary, the goal of ChinaSCINet is to conduct clinical trials of promising therapies for SCI. So far, UCB transplants appear to be safe and some subjects are regaining sensory and motor function. We plan to initiate phase 3 trials in 2013 in China, USA, Norway, and India. ChinaSCINet will continue to study promising therapies and compare them against the best therapy found in CN103.
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- Boltze J, Kowalski I, Geiger K, Reich D, Gunther A, Buhrle C, Egger D, Kamprad M, Emmrich F. Experimental treatment of stroke in spontaneously hypertensive rats by CD34and CD34 cord blood cells. Ger Med Sci. 2005;3:Doc09. [PMID: 19675726]
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- Harris DT. Cord blood stem cells: a review of potential neurological applications. Stem Cell Rev. 2008;4(4):269-74. [PMID: 18679834]
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- Dasari VR, Veeravalli KK, Tsung AJ, Gondi CS, Gujrati M, Dinh DH, Rao JS. Neuronal apoptosis is inhibited by cord blood stem cells after spinal cord injury. J Neurotrauma. 2009;26(11):2057-69. [PMID: 19469692]
- Veeravalli KK, Dasari VR, Tsung AJ, Dinh DH, Gujrati M, Fassett D, Rao JS. Human umbilical cord blood stem cells upregulate matrix metalloproteinase-2 in rats after spinal cord injury. Neurobiol Dis. 2009;36(1):200-12. [PMID: 19631747]
- Veeravalli KK, Dasari VR, Tsung AJ, Dinh DH, Gujrati M, Fassett D, Rao JS. Stem cells downregulate the elevated levels of tissue plasminogen activator in rats after spinal cord injury. Neurochem Res. 2009;34(7):1183-94. [PMID: 19152029]
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Friends of the Coralville Public Library will host a book sale from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Coralville Public Library.
Thursday evening before the sale, free book carts are available outside the sale area. Free books also will be available during sale hours.
Hard cover books are $2 Friday, $1 for paperbacks and $.50 for all music CD's and movies. Saturday prices are discounted half price.
Proceeds from the book sale will be used to support the library and other literacy-focused projects.


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The winning photo of a butterfly alighting on a flower was taken by Cheri Harris of Dover.
"Relishly Delicious" was the winning photo in the ninth annual Huff Run Watershed Partnership photo contest. The winning photo of a butterfly alighting on a flower was taken by Cheri Harris of Dover.
Tony Contini of New Philadelphia won a second place for "Run Down," a photo of oil and gas wells. Donna Thouvenin of Canton caught a photo of a frost covered leaf titled, "Morning Sun Through Leaf."
Winners were announced at the annual Mineral City Party-in-the Park. The photos were displayed at the event and will appear in the partnership's newsletter and on its website.
Cash prizes were awarded to the top three winners.
Entries were judged on aesthetic value, technical merit and composition. Judges were Sheryll Celuch of Celuch Photography, Marsha Zollar of the Norma Johnson Center and Judy DiSabato, a teacher at Sandy Valley High.
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Networks will feature five Rangers-Angels games in 2012
The Rangers will have increased national exposure and decreased travel demands in the coming season.
The completed schedule, released Tuesday, includes only six of the dreaded night get-away games, when the club changes cities. The Rangers had 10 night get-away games last season, and the travel seemed to take a toll. The Rangers went 12-18 in the first three games after an overnight flight.
"We try to minimize [night get-aways] for just that reason," general manager Jon Daniels. "I guess we did a better job, but it could also be somewhat circumstantial."
The Rangers were going to have five night get-aways, but ESPN added the April 29 game against Tampa Bay at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington to its Sunday night schedule. The switch will force the Rangers to take a 1,210-mile overnight flight to Toronto and arrive in their hotel at about 6 a.m, with a game against the Blue Jays that evening.
ESPN and Fox identified the Rangers-Los Angeles Angels rivalry in the AL West as one to follow this season.
ESPN will feature the Rangers on three of its first six Sunday night telecasts.
Fox picked eight Rangers games, one fewer than the maximum, for its Saturday package. Fox included two games against the Angels.
Briefly: The Rangers dipped into the minor league system and invited RHPs Fabio Castillo, Greg Reynolds and Tanner Scheppers, LHPs Robbie Ross and Ben Snyder, C Tommy Mendonca and INFs Greg Miclit and Mike Olt to spring training on a non-roster basis. Mendonca, a third baseman in his first three pro seasons, is making a position change. … SS Jurickson Profar was named the Tom Grieve minor league player of the year for 2011. Profar will be recognized during the club's awards show Thursday night. Tickets remain for the function, at the Arlington Convention Center.


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Kevin Towne saw a first-half performance similar to Friday's before, and it didn't turn out well. This one was not any better.
Towne's Zeeland West boys basketball team fell behind Hudsonville Unity Christian by 19 points at halftime before losing to the Crusaders, 56-49.
Kevin Towne saw a first-half performance similar to Friday's before, and it didn't turn out well. This one was not any better.
Towne's Zeeland West boys basketball team fell behind Hudsonville Unity Christian by 19 points at halftime before losing to the Crusaders, 56-49.
"We had another game like that against (Grand Rapids) South Christian where we came out flat like we did tonight," Towne said. In that game, the Dux scored 14 points in the first half, trailed by 14 and lost 56-42.
"If we can knock down shots, we're in a good way," Towne said. "But in the first half we couldn't make anything, not even the little ones."
Unity Christian (9-2 overall, 3-0 OK Green) led 15-6 at the end of the first quarter as Zeeland West (6-6, 1-2) hit just 2-of-11 shots for 18 percent. The Dux missed all three of their 3-point attempts.
The margin was 31-12 at halftime, but the statistics looked familiar. Zeeland West was 4-of-16 for 25 percent from the field and 0-for-5 from long range. Unity Christian was knocking down 14-of-30 attempts with a couple of 3-pointers for good measure.
The Dux rallied in the second half but never got closer than the seven-point final margin. Even that was a bit deceiving as Braden Werley, Gabe Hernandez and Zach Poppema hit three 3-pointers in the final 30 seconds.
"We figure anytime we shoot 35-percent or better from the 3-point line we win," Towne said. "Sometimes we do, sometimes we don't."
The Dux hit 7-of-17 3-pointers for 41 percent, but six of those came in the fourth quarter which they entered trailing 37-24. Two of those belonged to Hernandez, who finished with 11 points, including two of those seven late 3-pointers.
"I don't feel like their (defensive) pressure changed too much during the game. We just weren't knocking down shots in the first half," Hernandez said. "We all played hard, but the shots just didn't fall for any of us."
With the gunners missing their shots —Werley had 12 points, but was 4-of-12 shooting — Jordan VanDort, Zeeland West's 6-5, 280-pound center, should have been a factor. Unity's frontcourt of 6-7 Ryan Wassink (11 points, 11 rebounds), 6-5 Alex Jolman seven points, 10 rebounds) and 6-5 Michael Wilks (11 points) made sure he wasn't, holding VanDort to eight points and just six shots.
"I know Jordan is frustrated because he knows he can be better than that," Towne said. "That happens when you've got guys who are 6-7, 6-5 and 6-5. Part of it was their defense with their front line. Plus they had a lot of second, third and fourth opportunities (with a 37-18 rebounding advantage.
"I thought our defensive energy was there, but it all comes down to putting the ball in the basket. If we can do that, it'll be good."
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S Corporation: Benefits and Requirements
A federal tax status with several advantages.
Corporations that meet certain requirements can elect an s corporation status with the IRS. This federal tax status enables companies to "pass through" their taxable income or losses to owners/investors in the business, according to their ownership stake in the business.
By default, companies that do not specify a tax status with the IRS are considered to be c corporations – which means that they will be taxed as a c corporation. On the other hand, by electing s corporation status, a corporation can eliminate the disadvantage of "double taxation" of corporate income and shareholder dividends associated with the c corporation tax status.
The cost of a s corp can vary. Say a corporation makes $300,000 in a given year – if it is an s corporation, the business itself will not be taxed for that amount; instead, the company's shareholders will be required to pay taxes according to their share of the company. In this scenario, if the company has three shareholders, each with an equal share of company stock, each shareholder will pay taxes on $100,000.
If the c corporation makes $300,000 in a year, then the company would pay taxes at the current federal corporate tax rate of about 34%. If the remaining profits of $198,000 are distributed to the three shareholders as dividends, each shareholder will pay taxes on $66,000 in dividend income at the current federal dividend tax rate of 15%.
S corporations, like other types of corporate entities, also keep owners' personal assets safe from company debt and judgments against the business.
To learn more about double taxation, watch our video.
In short, the s corporation status offers the following advantages:
- Limited liability: Company directors, officers, shareholders, and employees enjoy limited liability protection
- Pass-through taxation: Owners report their share of profit and loss on their individual tax returns
- Elimination of double taxation of income: Income is not taxed twice; once as corporate income and again as dividend income
- Investment opportunities: The company can attract investors through the sale of shares of stock
- Perpetual existence: The business continues to exist even if the owner leaves or dies
- Once-a-year tax filing requirement (vs. quarterly for a c corporation)
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The Company Corporation can help.
If you have not already formed a corporation, The Company Corporation can help you form your new s corporation in any state or the District of Columbia. The Company Corporation can also provide you with the forms necessary to elect S Corporation status with the IRS. Please note that we do not complete or file the Subchapter S application with the IRS, but our complete formation package does include the required IRS form 2553.
You should be aware that there are certain restrictions on the number and citizenship of shareholders of an S Corporation and that certain other requirements are imposed on s corporations. You may wish to consult with professionals such as attorneys or tax advisors to determine whether an S Corporation is the best option for your company.
It's very important to note that in order to elect an S Corporation status, after your company has been formed, you must file the s corporation form 2553, "Election By a Small Business Corporation." Timing is critical with IRS form 2553 – it must be filed within 75 days of your corporation formation or LLC's anniversary of formation, or within 75 days of a new year. When you form your s corporation with us, form 2553 is provided to you with your formation package.
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- What is an S Corporation?
- Do I need an attorney to form a corporation?
- What are the main differences between a C Corporation and an S Corporation?
- Should I elect S Corporation status?
- What forms are required to form an S Corporation?
- What is pass-through taxation?
- What is the organizational structure of an S corporation?
- Where should I incorporate my business?
- Is an S corporation required to have a registered agent?
- What do I need to do after I form my S Corporation?
- Can the personal asset protection provided by forming an S Corporation be taken away?
- Can an S Corp own an LLC?
- What is the cost of setting up an S Corp?
What is an S Corporation?
S Corporations are formed under the laws of a particular state and are then subject to the laws and regulations of that state. Corporations allow owners to separate and protect their personal assets from the debts and obligations of the business. In a properly formed and managed S Corporation, a judgment against the business should not affect an owner's home, car, savings, or other personal assets.
Shareholders own a corporation and appoint a board of directors to oversee corporate decisions and policies. Directors typically elect officers to manage a C Corporation's day-to-day affairs. Since an S Corporation has a perpetual existence, it does not dissolve if an owner dies or leaves the business.Back to Top
Do I need an attorney to form a corporation?
No. You can prepare and file necessary paperwork yourself, or you can use The Company Corporation to incorporate your business. If you are unsure whether incorporating will benefit your business, please call us at 800-818-6082. Our Business Specialists are happy to provide you with the information you need to make the right decision.Back to Top
What are the main differences between a C Corporation and an S Corporation?
C Corporations file IRS form 1120 to report corporate income to the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS taxes company profits at corporate tax rates and dividends paid to shareholders at individual tax rates. For this reason, you may hear tax professionals refer to "double taxation" of a C Corporation.
C Corporations can elect "pass-through" taxation by applying to the IRS for status as a Subchapter S Corporation. The S Corporation provides the same protection from personal liability. However, owners can report their share of profit and loss in the company on their individual tax returns. The S Corporation files IRS form 1120s to report income. Entities that have assets in excess of $10 million or file over 250 forms each year must file these s corp forms online.
S Corporations have a number of restrictions. Most notably, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents may own an S Corporation. An S Corporation may not have more than 100 shareholders.Back to Top
Should I elect S Corporation status? What are S Corp benefits?
While we can't give legal advice, the benefits of forming an S Corporation include:
- less risk from government audits, compared to a sole proprietorship.
- limited personal liability for business debts.
- ability to deduct the cost of benefits as a business expense.
- opportunity to raise additional funds through the sale of stock.
- owners can report profit and loss on their individual tax returns.
What forms are required to form an S Corporation?
The Company Corporation will guide you through the steps to incorporate your business either online or by telephone. We simplify the process of registering your new S Corporation:
- Form your S Corporation online or contact a Business Specialist at 800-818-6082 (toll-free) or 302-636-5440.
- We assign your order to a Business Specialist, who contacts you if there are any problems with the preliminary name search.
- We complete Articles of Incorporation on your behalf. A few states require us to get your signature on the completed documents before submission. Normally, we submit documents directly to the state.
- We file your documents with the state.
- We forward the state approval notice to you (generally within 5-10 business days, but turnaround time varies by state).
- You apply for S Corporation status through the IRS by filing Form 2553 (this form is included with your formation package).
What is pass-through taxation?
One possible tax advantage of an S Corp is pass-through taxation. Corporations can elect "pass-through" taxation by applying to the IRS for status as a Subchapter S Corporation. The S Corporation provides the same protection from personal liability as a C Corporation. However, owners of an S Corporation can report their share of profit and loss in the company on their individual tax returns. An S Corporation files IRS Form 1120s to report income.
S Corporations have a number of restrictions. Most notably, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents may own an S Corporation. An S Corporation may not have more than 100 shareholders.Back to Top
What is the organizational structure of an S corporation?
The company is owned by shareholders, who elect directors. The directors set a vision for the corporation and are responsible for the management of the corporation. The officers and managers hired by the directors are responsible for carrying out the vision on a day-to-day basis.Back to Top
Where should I incorporate my business?
Most companies form their corporations in the state in which they will primarily operate or in the state of Delaware in order to have access to its courts and business-friendly laws. Advantages of forming a corporation in your home state include:
- Fewer complications, if you only plan to operate the business in your home state.
- No need to pay franchise taxes or file annual reports in more than one state.
- Less cost.
Many companies conduct business throughout the United States and abroad. An S Corporation with business locations in multiple states may incorporate in a single state, then register to do business in other states. This means that S Corporations must formally register, file annual reports, and pay annual fees in every state in which they conduct business.
Remember, you must separately apply for S Corporation tax status through the IRS by filing Form 2553.Back to Top
Is an S corporation required to have a registered agent?
Yes. State laws require all corporations to maintain a registered address with the Secretary of State in each state where they do business. The person or company located at that address, known as the Registered Agent, must remain available during all business hours. A Registered Agent receives and forwards important legal documents and state correspondence on behalf of the business.Back to Top
What do I need to do after I form my S Corporation?
Most states require S Corporations to file annual reports and pay franchise taxes to maintain their good standing. Failure to file annual reports and pay franchise taxes can result in fines, notices, and the inability to conduct business. You may be able to file many of these S Corp documents online. The Company Corporation can help you ensure each of your forms are correctly filled out and submitted according to schedule.
State laws require S Corporations to hold annual meetings of shareholders and directors and record meeting minutes. Owners and directors of an S Corporation use corporate minutes to reflect changes in management and important corporate activities.
The Company Corporation can assist you with all of your internal documentation needs.
Additionally, almost all state, county, and local governments require S Corporations to complete business license, permit, and tax registration applications before beginning to operate.Back to Top
Can the personal asset protection provided by forming an S Corporation be taken away?
Generally the owners of a corporation cannot be held liable for the debts and obligations of the corporation. However, if owners treat the corporation as an extension of themselves – sometimes referred to as "disregarding the corporation form" - such as by commingling personal and corporate funds or making important decisions without holding board meetings or passing resolutions, then creditors can attempt to hold owners liable for the debts and obligations of the company-often called "piercing the corporate veil." The "corporate veil" can also be lost if a corporation is terminated by a state for failure to file required forms or pay required fees and taxes.
The Corporation Company can help your company maintain its "corporate veil" by providing you with required corporate forms and documents for you to complete and by assisting you in making some state filings.Back to Top
Can an S Corp own an LLC?
An s corp can own an LLC. However, only single-member LLCs can own a stake in an s corp. One of the tax advantages of an s corp is similar to that of an LLC in that both can pass their profits and losses through to their personal income tax report each year.Back to Top
What is the cost of setting up an S Corp?
The costs associated with setting up an s corp, LLC, and c corp are similar. However, there are other intangible factors you must take into account. Every s corporation is unique and comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Among the subchapter s corporation requirements you must weigh when considering this particular status is that s corporations must file articles of incorporation, keep a record of corporate minutes, hold shareholder and director meetings, as well as allow their shareholders to weigh in with a vote concerning company decisions. S corporations can also only offer common stock to investors, making fund-raising more difficult. If you are still undecided as to the pros and cons of declaring your business an s corporation, please contact The Company Corporation to speak to someone who may be able to set you on the right path.Back to Top
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- In some instances we may need to verify your personal information, the company directors' information, or, in the case of an LLC, members' information, before forming the entity.
- The documents are filed at the Secretary of State's office or its equivalent. Turnaround time varies from state to state.
- Once the Secretary of State issues evidence of filing, we will review the documentation and notify you that an electronic copy of the evidence is ready to be downloaded.
- If you choose to receive a hard copy of your evidence, we will send it to you via FedEx.
- If your package includes a Corporate Kit, you will receive your Corporate Kit as a separate package via FedEx.
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A fire pit is a simple yet classy addition to a backyard patio. During the winter a fire pit can provide for a cozy atmosphere with its soft sepia tone and emanating warmth. A fire pit can add a trendy look to your place especially since these days there are a huge number of designs to choose from.
Fire Pit Designs
A classic fire pit is the Chimenea. It looks like a stout bottle, is fed with coal or wood from the front and has a tall chimney through which the smoke can escape. It comes in materials like clay or metal and various sizes to fit the kind of patio you have. Another popular choice is the permanent fire pit that is made by digging a hole in the ground. These can be rather beautiful and can be made in a variety of shades of stone. There are many portable varieties which come in the form of round or square metal bowls on stilts. These can be moved around and usually come with protective screens to stop embers from floating around.
If the fire pit is portable, the surface on which is placed should be cement or tile and not wood or anything that can easily catch fire. Portable or stationary, the fire pit must be at a safe distance from surrounding structures so as to avoid a fire and soot stains. The fire pit must be designed in a way where the fire in the middle is shielded with a screen to avoid embers from flying up. It is also very important to keep the surrounding area clean of flammable material such as paper or dried leaves. It is not a good idea to keep a fire pit below a stooping tree or a canapé. Fire is dangerous and children and pets should be watched carefully when around a fire pit.Tagged as: accessories, bbq pit, firepit, patio designs
Accessories For Backyard PatiosFiled under Features, Patio Accessories, Patio Furniture, Small Patios, Types Of Patio Designs
Your patio is an extension of your home. Your patio is where you relax and unwind, or entertain your guests. Obviously it must provide you with the comforts you are looking for. Your backyard patio design must include patio accessories which will help make your patio more comfortable and in keeping with your lifestyle. Here are some backyard patio ideas which will enhance your patio experience.
Patio Lighting
Patio lighting is an attractive backyard patio idea which makes your patio more striking. Here are some patio lighting suggestions:
- Center table outdoor lighting can help save on patio space. A center table light, well located, can provide all the lighting you need on your patio.
- Lanterns are a decorative lighting option. Lanterns are available in a mind-blowing choice from cheap paper lanterns to custom styles and shapes. Some lanterns are designed to project attractive images on your patio when switched on.
- Embedded lighting is the new rage. Patio lights are now available which can be embedded in pots, plants, fixtures, steps and the floor. Embedded lights provide illumination which help prevent injuries from tripping and falling. Embedded patio lights are designed to be weather-resistant and durable. The do not get damaged if stepped on or knocked about.
- The old traditional lamp post style patio light will never die. Take your choice from a number of options from European Classic, flamboyantly oriental exotic, to starkly modern.
- Tiki torches hit the right tropical note. Tiki torches lend a naturally informal, festive air to your entertainment. They are perfect if you're looking to create a tropical ambience.
- Low-voltage and solar lighting are good options. With solar lighting you need no wires and they're good for 15 hours.
Patio Furniture
This is an endless subject on which you have a whole range to choose from when backyard patio designs are being considered. It all depends on what theme you have in mind for your patio. You can choose from a wide range of patio sets comprising patio tables and chairs, benches, swings and swing-beds. For weather-resistance, patio furniture is made of materials like wrought iron, wood, metal or plastic. Patio furniture is a question of personal taste and preference. The selection will depend on what you plan to use your patio for and how much space you have available. Main points to keep in mind are a) the furniture should match your patio space b) stick with all-weather furniture.
Pillows and Cushions
Outdoor pillows and cushions are the easiest way to update and makeover outdoor furniture already in place. Buy colorful, textured, easy-to-change pillows and cushions. Choose treated materials that are weather and fade proof. They should be tough enough for life on your patio.
Backyard Patio Fire Pit
While you can buy a fire pit with a simple bowl and pedestal, you could easily build a sturdy stone or brick fire pit right in your patio floor. Keep these points in mind:
- Check your building codes relating to outdoor fires and permits.
- Choose an area away from shrubs, trees, structures or flammable materials.
- Choose your stones or bricks so that they are uniform in shape, size and quality.
- Protect the inside walls of your stone fire pit with a layer of black stove spray paint.
Plants For Backyard Patios
Plants are an unbeatable outdoor space accessory. Add flowering plants, potted plants and other foliage to your patio. A small herb garden adds to patio greenery and is easy to maintain. If you're in a warm, dry climate consider cacti and succulents. Be creative and combine various colors and pots. Avoid wide plants and shrubs which occupy space. Think about vines and creepers on a trellis. They grow high, are attractive and need little space.Tagged as: accessories, bbq pit, firepit, patio designs, small patios, umbrella, water feature
Making Best Use Of Small Backyard PatiosFiled under Features, Patio Accessories, Types Of Patio Designs
If you are looking for small backyard patio ideas, the available space, the layout, and your personal preferences will largely determine your patio design choice. Take time to consider your options and the features you would like to install so that your patio provides you with the relaxation and satisfaction you are looking for. Space is the main criterion in a small patio. Your patio design must provide this limited space with a sense of dimension so that it does not appear small and claustrophobic.
Small backyard patio ideas could be simple and practical or luxuriously extravagant; size does not matter. Consider all aspects like lighting, furniture and furnishings which must match what you plan to use your patio for. You might want to use it for relaxation or you might use it for entertaining, in which case how you design it will make a difference.
Small Patio Ideas – Barbecue Or Fire Pit?
If you are planning your patio for entertaining, you could start with locating a small barbecue or grilling station. Alternatively a fire pit might be a good idea, especially if you live in a place which could use some heating. If you buy one with a grill it could double up as a barbecue pit. Cook your steaks first then sit around the fireside when they're done. Fire pits are available in a wide choice of designs, including with wheels. For a limited space, this is a good backyard patio idea as your fire pit becomes portable and can be moved aside when not required. Fire pits are dangerous if there are children or pets around. To be doubly safe, get one with a safety screen and keep a fire extinguisher handy.
Small Patio Ideas – Water Feature For Small Backyard Patios
A water feature is a great backyard patio idea. The babble of trickling water is relaxing and soothing. You could install a small fountain or even a waterfall which could be surrounded with decorative stones and plants. Commercial water features are uncomplicated. Put them in place, fill them with water, plug them in, and they're ready to go.
Small Patio Ideas – Lights For Transformation
Lights can transform the appearance of any patio. A range of lighting designs are available today which will suit your outdoor living space. These include a variety of solar and other low-voltage options. If you are on a budget, you might string up Christmas lights on trees and bushes for remarkable effect. If your patio is under or near a large tree, you might consider floodlighting the tree for an amazing effect.
Small Patio Ideas – Shade Options
If you plan on using your patio in the daytime then shade is a must. You could settle for patio umbrellas or a colorful canvas awning, both of which are cheap options. Your decision will largely depend on which direction your patio faces and how much natural light you are happy with.
Small Patio Ideas – Plants And Greenery
There's no better backyard patio idea than to decorate a small patio than with plants. Plants provide an incomparable lushness and greenery. For a small patio taller plants would be more suitable. Vines on trellises are ideal as they do not require much patio space. If you can, select your plant choices from shrubs, perennials or vertical trees for inviting effects. Maintain a balance between plant selection and the patio space available to you.Tagged as: accessories, bbq pit, firepit, patio designs, small patios, water feature


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It took 15 minutes for the straight-line winds of the June 29, 2012, derecho to knock out the power at Rod Cook's house. But before he could even think about how the outage would affect him, he was dialing the number to his office at the American Red Cross of Licking County.
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Pork chops n karate chops, A powerful video about bullying
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I wish there was a way I can embrace your total self to thank you so for posting this.
I too have been a victim of cyberbullying I know how it feels, you don't have to be a child in school to be bombarded with hatefulness and cruelty as adults we have feelings too.
And it hurts when people bash you and call you names so I can relate to this video.
Thank you so much for finding it and posting.
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Here is a video on bullying I found. I needed tissues for this.
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NEW Christmas Invitations
Finally they are here and just in time for ordering invitations! Christmas is only about 6 weeks away; not that long till we're all scurrying around to get our present buying and party planning all done. So we're helping you out by getting everything set up early. Though we know we already have too many invitations and photo cards to choose from, options never hurt anyone!
We've brought back some of the old classics and re-designed them to fit your style today. Like this invitation to the left. We have this as a couples wedding shower, engagement party, or just a summer cookout invitation. It comes in many different colors and here is remade for your perfect Christmas Cocktail get-together.
Care for an invitation reminiscent of a rehearsal dinner invitation from long ago? This new design captures the lovely colors of the season and a classy card for a Holiday Dinner Party. Use this invitation for all sorts of parties including a Holiday Rehearsal Dinner… off season weddings are back in!
If you're like my family, we didn't get to spend Christmas with our grandparents as often as we would have liked, but when we did – oh was it a treat! I remember putting on these old ornaments for my grandmother and gazing at each one for at least 5 minutes each before I placed it on a branch. This invitation reminds me of those old intricate ornaments and hopefully will remind you as well!
These next 3 invitations are all very different from one another. First we have a very simple, typography invitations with Santa's laugh big, bright and green! The second is busier with a striped center like a candy cane and big bold and script text. It's longer and thinner than your normal invitation. Third, we have the classic damask invitation, square, bold and bright. Perfect for a corporate function or savvy soiree!
Wonderful party ideas made into an invitation, with response cards and stickers to match. This toy soldiers card and this ugly sweater card are the best when trying to match invitation to decorations. Your invitation will get all your guests in the mood!
What else could you possibly need?
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|Inosculation: connecting the life-sustaining pipelines.
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|Recent progress in engineering microvascular networks in vitro and in vivo offers exciting opportunities to create tissue constructs with preformed blood vessels, which are rapidly blood perfused by developing interconnections to the preexisting blood vessels of the host tissue after implantation. This process, termed as inosculation, is well known from the revascularization of various tissue grafts, such as transplanted skin, nerves, or bone. It is characterized by the close interaction of the implant's preformed microvascular network and the host microvasculature. The sprouting angiogenic activity of both counterparts determines whether inosculation takes place internally within the implant or externally within the surrounding host tissue. Successful inosculation involves vascular remodeling as well as infiltration of inflammatory cells and stem cells. With the use of sophisticated in vitro and in vivo models, more detailed analysis of regulatory mechanisms of inosculation will help to develop novel strategies, aiming at further accelerating the establishment of a life-sustaining blood supply to implanted tissue constructs.
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I have a piece of medium weight brocade fabric(peacock feather pattern), what patterns I may use? It's not soft. Thanks in advance.
Maybe a jacket?
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I've a slightly pegged skirt in brocade that has been very useful for formal wear. The unbroken expanse of fabric allows the pattern to shine plus the stiffness suits its formality.
Brunswick - Melbourne - Australia
I'm planning on v8926 for a piece of brocade I got from emma onesock.
Maybe some kind of vest? I would be thinking brocade if it has long floats of fibers on the back side of it, to get the print in it on the good side of the fabric, probably ravels a lot so maybe keep that in mind. Also if it happens to be Polyester and not real silk, it might melt pretty easy if a too hot iron touches it. I know I put a "melt spot" in some Polyester Brocade once, by mistake, when I thought the iron was cool enough to iron it, and the iron really was not at all instead.
An A-line skirt is an option, but be sure to line it to avoid scratchiness.
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I see them in everything, pants, skirt, boxy, short sleeve blouse and tuxedo jacket with black satin lapel. Burdastyle 11-2011 # 110 is a good example.
Do you have or have access to back issues of Threads Magazine? Sarah Velblen did a nice article about using brocades in Threads issue June/July 2004, page 35. Lots of good ideas including a jean jacket pattern, fitted jacket, straight/pencil skirt, small bags and more.
I have a brocade wrap skirt that I love. It's a fairly straight skirt fastened with buttons.
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Brocade must have been huge in 2004/5, because the Burda WOF from 10/2005 has a lot of patterns for brocades, including jackets, dresses, and skirts.
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Buying help at home support from organisations
Before buying support ask to see the organisation's brochure and a copy of any code of conduct that they have for their staff. You may find that help from more than one organisation may be necessary to provide everything you need.
These are questions you may need to ask ask about staffing issues and charges.
First discussions
- Will you visit me in my own home to discuss what help I need?
- Can I have a relative or friend with me when we discuss what help I need?
- What happens if the care I need changes?
- Have all your carers been interviewed and their references checked?
- How else are they screened? For example are Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks carried out?
- What training will my carer have had?
- What qualifications will my carer have?
- Will nursing care always be given by a qualified nurse?
- Have all staff giving personal or nursing care had police checks?
- How do you supervise the work your carers do?
- How do you check that they are doing what has been agreed?
- What help can you provide in an emergency?
- Who do I contact in an emergency?
- Who will have details about me and my care?
- What personal information do I have to provide?
Handling money
- What records do you ask your carers to keep if they are handling my money (for example, if he or she is doing shopping for me or collecting my pension)?
- How much will my care cost?
- Do you charge different rates for help at different times (for example, in the evening and at weekends)?
- Is anything charged as an extra?
- Will I get written confirmation of the cost of my care before it starts?
- Will I be notified in advance about any changes in charges?
- How do I pay you (for example, do you bill me each week)?
- Do you have public and employer liability insurance?
- Do you have insurance covering losses arising from dishonesty?
- Can I see confirmation in writing of your insurance cover?
- What household insurance do I need (in case a worker injures him or herself, or household items get broken)?
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Residential Living knows that one of the most critical steps to ensure that your time living on campus at Western Carolina University is enjoyable and productive, is to make a room assignment that is beneficial to all students involved. While this is always our goal, the process of assigning all on-campus students can be very long and tedious. Please check out the links below, for your student type, and use the information to assist you in completing the tasks required to make your room assignment.
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Initiative launched to promote reading in the home
Paula Ledford, director of Exceptional Children, describes Read2Me —"Reading Matters in Macon County — as a "community wide initiative" geared toward helping children get an early start by encouraging parents to read with their children outside of school.
The campaign which was initially anticipated to be aimed toward pre-school aged children and their parents, has already evolved and has spread to include children in all grades.
The Read2Me initiative is starting in schools, but Carol Waldroop, head of Macon County School's Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, hopes it will be adopted as a community effort.
"We hope to see the logo on restaurant menus and in store windows," said Waldroop. She also noted that it is vitally important for Macon County parents to understand that they are their child's first teacher.
Although the campaign is still in its early stages, according to Ledford, the campaign is looking at holding "book drives" to collect old children's books that can be distributed during "parent nights."
"We need a shift in Macon County and a community as a whole we need to understand that reading is really important; parents have to be involved and read to their children everyday," said Waldroop.


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Nebraska Revised Statute 90-238
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90-238. Department of Roads; acquire described property.
The Department of Roads is authorized to acquire from the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company its abandoned right-of-way described as follows: All of Chicago and North Western Transportation Company abandoned right-of-way in section 34, township 15 north, range 7 east, Saunders County, Nebraska. The department is also authorized to acquire all rights, interests, and titles related to such abandoned right-of-way.
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San Angelo soldier dies of blast wounds
Army Sgt. Joshua W. Soto, 25, of San Angelo, died Tuesday in Iraq of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle, the Army said.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, El Paso, according to a Department of Defense news release.
Soto was an infantryman who enlisted from San Angelo in November 2002. He was previously stationed at Fort Benning, Ga., in Germany, and at Fort Hood. This was his third tour in Iraq, the release said.
Soto's military education included the Warrior Leader Course, Bradley Fighting Vehicle Transport Training Course, Command Language Program, and the Combat Life Savers Course.
He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife and a 10-month-old son.
Soto was the second San Angeloan to die in the Iraq war. No members of his family in San Angelo could be located on Friday.
Marine Pfc. Jason Towner Poindexter, 20, died in September 2004 as the result of a car bomb in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. A Lake View High School graduate, he was deployed with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Four others from the Concho Valley died in Iraq:
n Marine Sgt. Timothy Folmar, 21, of Sonora, also died in September 2004, as a result of an improvised explosive device (also known as an IED).
n Marine Lance Cpl. Mathew D. Puckett, 19, of Mason, died in September 2004 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province.
n Army Spc. Justin Byler, 23, of Ballinger, died October 2005 in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, as a result of an IED.
n Marine Lance Cpl. Elias Torrez III, 21, of Veribest, died April 2004 in hostile fire in Iraq.
The first service member from Goodfellow Air Force Base to die in Iraq was Airman 1st Class Elizabeth N. Jacobson, 21 of Riviera Beach, Fla. She was serving with the 17th Security Forces Squadron, which is based at Goodfellow. She died September 2005 as a result of an IED.
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|Rockaway River below reservoir at Boonton, Morris County NJ (BONN4)
|Gage Location: Morris County, New Jersey
|Site Location: Morris County, New Jersey
|Latitude: 40.8969
|Longitude: -74.3947
|Elevation: 195.68 ft. MSL
|Drainage Area: 119 Sq. Mi.
|Minor Stage: 5 ft.
|Moderate Stage: 7 ft.
|Major Stage: 8 ft.
|First Flood: 1903-10-10
|Last Flood: 2014-05-01 Crest: 6.62 ft.
|Datum change: 1936-11-05
|Number of Floods: 83
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Photo Safari: Nov. 23, 10 a.m., Lake James State Park, 2785 N.C. 126, Nebo. Ranger Jamie Cameron will be your guide as you search for compelling subjects and the perfect light along Paddy's Creek Trail. Meet at the Paddy's Creek Area bathhouse breezeway at 10 a.m. 652-5047.
Swannanoa Creek and Tunnel Hike: Nov. 23, 9:30 a.m., Swannanoa Valley Museum, 223 W. State St., Black Mountain. Moderate hike of 4 miles, mostly downhill, very rough and rocky in places. Meet at the museum. Old stagecoach road also used as a Native American trade route and later by General Rutherford. Starts at Swannanoa Gap near Ridgecrest. Bring your lunch. Registration required. Email email@example.com or call 669-9566.
Water Canaries/Water Quality: Nov. 24, 2 p.m., Lake James State Park, 2785 N.C. 126, Nebo. Park Ranger Jamie Cameron will head up the expedition to explore Paddy's Creek with nets, seines, magnifying glasses and more. Meet at the Paddy's Creek Bridge parking area at 2 p.m. and wear clothing and footwear you don't mind getting wet. 652-5047.
Bass tournaments at Lake Julian: Nov. 21, Lake Julian Park, Overlook Road Ext., Arden. Brian King will start hosting bass tournaments twice a month on Lake Julian. The event will continue the first and third Saturday of each month as long as anglers show up. Registration will begin on the day of the tournament. Entry fee is $50 per two-person team. There is a 100 percent payback. Contact Brian King at 775-2635.
Annual WNC Fly Fishing Expo: 2-9 p.m. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7, WNC Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher. The Southeast's largest fly-fishing event with a market featuring area outfitters, representatives from the biggest names in gear, an indoor fly-casting pond, demonstrations, seminars, food, beer and more. $15, free age 15 and younger. Contact Reba Brinkman at email@example.com or visit www.wncflyfishingexpo.com.
French Broad Rifles Muzzleloading Shoot: Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., French Broad Rifles Range, Marshall. Bimonthly muzzleloading shoots on the second and fourth Saturdays. Traditional muzzleloading rifles and pistols shooting patched round balls. Covered outdoor range with target ranges out to 100 yards. $45 annual membership, $10 guest fee. Contact Robert Rolfe at email@example.com or visit www.frenchbroadrifles.com.
Waterfowl and Loons of Lake James Boat Tour: Nov. 30, 2 p.m., Lake James State Park, 2785 N.C. 126, Nebo. Advance registration required. Life jackets provided. Leaves from law enforcement boat ramp at east end of Paddy's Creek Area. Meet at the east picnic shelter several minutes before program. Call 584-7728.
Running Races
Foot Rx Run: 8 a.m. Saturdays, Foot Rx Running, 1979A Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Meet at the south exit of Hendersonville Road and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Contact Chuck Martin at 687-3476 or www.footrxasheville.com.
Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run: Nov. 28, 8:30 a.m., Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, Gardner-Webb University, 110 S. Main St., Boiling Springs. Certified 5K course and half-mile kids fun run along with raffle prizes. $20 members/$25 nonmembers through Nov. 24, then $25 members/$30 nonmembers until race time. Fun Run is $10/child through Nov. 24, then $15/child until race time. 704-434-0441 or www.RubyCHuntYMCA.org.
Resolution Run 5K: Dec. 1, 2 p.m., Ingles, 780 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. The Asheville Track Club hosts this 5K in Biltmore Forest. Park at Ingles. Finish line is behind Town Hall. Free to Asheville Track Club members. New members can join the track club at race for $25 individual or $30 per family and run. www.ashevilletrackclub.org.
$5 5K: Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m., Fletcher Community Park, 85 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher. All money will go to a local charity and each 5K will be themed. Register at 5:30 p.m. (race day only) and races start at 6:30 p.m. Social media will keep people informed on the theme of the month. email@example.com.
Asheville Jingle Bell Walk/Run for Arthritis: Dec. 7, 10 a.m., Montford Recreation Center, 34 Pearson Drive, Asheville. Participants wear reindeer antlers and/or themed costumes and tie jingle bells to their shoelaces and run or walk a 5K route with their team members. $15-$25. 443-738-9625 or www.jinglebellrunasheville.kintera.org.
Girls on the Run 5K: Dec. 7, 10 a.m., Fletcher Community Park, 85 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher. $15 advance registration; $20 day of event. 713-4290 or www.gotrwnc.org/race/18-girls-on-the-run-5k.
Reindeer 5K: Dec. 8, Swain County Administrative Building, 101 Mitchell Road, Bryson City. Presented by Rotary Club. Come for race, stay for Christmas parade. www.runbrysoncity.
Bicycling Clubs
Asheville Bicycle Racing Club: Asheville Bicycle Racing Club. Promotes amateur bicycle racing in WNC. Members get organized training rides, coaching and financial assistance. www.abrc.net.
Environmental Organizations
Southern Appalachians Highlands Conservancy: 34 Wall St., Suite 802, Asheville. Nonprofit working to conserve the clean water, unique plant and animal habitat, local farmland and recreational treasures of the Southern Appalachians. www.appalachian.org.
Hiking Clubs
Asheville Ambers Walking Club: Features free, monthly 5K or 10K (6.2-mile) noncompetitive walks in Asheville, Black Mountain and Hendersonville. 687-2777 or www.amblers.homestead.com.
Blue Ridge Parkway: The most-visited unit of the National Park Service, stretching 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains in Cherokee. Call for road and weather conditions or visit website. 298-0398 or www.nps.gov/blri.
Carolina Mountain Club: Asheville. More than 175 hikes a year. Call or visit website for schedule of hikes. Nonmembers should call ahead. Free. Contact Stuart English at 883-2447 or visit www.carolinamtnclub.org.
Nantahala Hiking Club: A hiking/trail maintenance club based in the Franklin-Highlands area. Call 369-6820 or visit www.nantahalahikingclub.org for a schedule of guided hikes.
Swannanoa Valley Museum: 223 W. State St., Black Mountain. Hosts hikes, camps and events throughout the year. Programs are available by appointment year-round. 669-9566.
Pisgah Hikers: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Five different hiking groups meet in Brevard. Hikes range 3-12 miles. www.pisgahhikers.squarespace.com.
Asheville Hiking Meet-up Group: Sundays and Saturdays. Social and hiking club made up of all ages and professions. Free. www.meetup.com/ashevillehiking.
Women-Only Hiking Group: Diamond Brand Outdoors, 2617 Hendersonville Road, Arden. Third Saturday of each month. Registration required. Free. 684-6262.
Hunting/Fishing Clubs
Pigeon Valley Bassmasters of Canton: 7 p.m. Dec. 9, J&S Cafeteria at WestRidge Shopping Center, Enka. Second Monday of each month. 884-2846 or email@example.com.
Park Clubs
Asheville Parks Outdoor Adventures: Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts offers many opportunities for outdoor adventure this winter and spring. Fees are listed for Asheville city residents and for nonresidents. 251-4029 or email@example.com.
Asheville Lawn Bowling: Winter Hours: 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, Carrier Park, Amboy Road, Asheville. Come have some fun at the green at Carrier Park.
N.C. High Peaks Trail Association: Burnsville-based nonprofit works to advance awareness, education, understanding and appreciation of nature, wildlife and the natural environment in the North and South Toe River basins, Ivy Creek and the North Carolina Portion of the Nolichucky River in the mountains of WNC. www.nchighpeaks.org.
Running Clubs
Asheville Track Club: Promotes and supports running communities of WNC by providing information, education, training, social and sporting events. www.ashevilletrackclub.org.
Four Seasons Running Club: Official running club of Hendersonville/Henderson County. 388-3200 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Jus' Running: 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Groups meet for various levels of road and trail runs and track workouts. 252-7867 or www.jusrunning.com.
Foot Rx Run: 8 a.m. Saturdays, Foot Rx Running, 1979A Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Meet at the south exit of Hendersonville Road and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Contact Chuck Martin at 687-3476 or visit www.footrxasheville.com.


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Savannah River Site Tours
Tour Information
The Department of Energy will host twenty-two public tours of the Savannah River Site in 2015. For additional information visit the SRS tour
website at http://www.srs.gov/general/tour/public.htm.
For registration assistance, you may call 803-952-9472.
All tour slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are allowed to request up to two tour slots for their
party. Please be prepared at the time of registration to provide full names, as stated on photo identification, for each of the
tour participants. Participants will only be allowed to participate in one tour per calendar year.
We are unable to maintain a waiting list. However, if all tour slots are filled interested participants are encouraged to
check back periodically as registered tour participants may cancel and slots may become available at any time until the
registration cutoff time/date.
The dates of the scheduled tours are as follows:
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All tours begin and end at the Applied Research Center, located at 301 Gateway, Drive, Aiken, S.C. 29803.
Tour check-in and badging starts at 12:30 pm in the lobby of the Applied Research Center. A tour overview will be given at 1:00 pm.
Participants will receive a safety and security briefing prior to boarding the commercial bus at approximately 1:30. Expected time of
return is around 4:30 pm. Personal items brought on the bus will be inspected by Security upon boarding. No prohibited items are
allowed on the bus (see list of Prohibited Articles below.)
The tours are free of charge. No snacks or beverages will be served. Tour participants are encouraged to bring their own snacks and
non-alcoholic beverages on the tour.
The SRS bus tour follows a route that is designed to help explain the process that was used to produce tritium and plutonium for the nation's
defense. Some of the areas you will see on your guided bus tour are:
All visitors to SRS are asked to follow the SRS Public Tour requirements list below.
Note: Public tours are subject to immediate cancellation any time security conditions warrant, or in the event of
other security or safety concerns. Additionally, in the unlikely event of an emergency or other unforeseeable situation, the tour bus may be
required to remain on SRS for longer than scheduled. Tour participants should be prepared for any delays.


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Nairobi → Malindi
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Nairobi → Mahe Island
Entebbe → Madrid
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These prices are shown only for your reference and they correspond to return flights, according to the cheapest departure / return date combination seen for this route during the last 5 days.
Browse cheap flights with Kenya Airways using the eDreams search engine above. Keep reading to find more information about Kenya Airways flights.
All passengers, both Economy and Business, can bring 1 piece of hand baggage with maximum dimensions of 55 x 38 x 20cm and a maximum weight of 10kg. In addition, passengers are also allowed a personal item like a women's handbag, camera, or laptop.
The amount of checked baggage and the weight limit depend on the flight origin and destination and also the class of travel:
To/From Europe
Economy Class: max 2 pieces, 23kg each
Business Class: max 3 pieces, 23kg each
Intra-Africa and Domestic Kenya
Economy Class: max 30kg total
Business Class: max 40kg total (individual pieces can not surpass 32kg each)
To/From Middle East, Asia, Far East to Africa and To/From Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Far East
Economy Class: max 30kg total
Business Class: max 40kg total (individual pieces can not surpass 32kg each)
Online check-in is available at select airports from 30 hours up to 2 hours before scheduled flight departure. Print your boarding pass and proceed directly to the security control if you are traveling with hand baggage only or drop checked luggage off at the bag drop counter at least 1 hour before for domestic flights and 2 hours before flight departure for international flights.
You can check your Kenya Airways flight status online entering your origin and destination cities/airports, departure date, and return date.
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See below for Kenya Airways flights timetable.
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Kenya Airways contact: www kenya-airways com
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Brison A. Manor Jr.
Position: DE
Height: 6-4 Weight: 247 lbs.
Born: August 10, 1952 in Bridgeton, NJ
High School: Bridgeton
College: Arkansas (school history)
Drafted by the New York Jets in the 15th round (380th overall) of the 1975 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 25 (3956th overall since 1950)
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