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Amyris Biotechnologies, which uses "living factories" to produce biofuels, plans to sell stock through an initial public offering at about $19 a share, the East Bay biotech company said Monday.
Emeryville-based Amyris said its IPO could raise $101 million, according to a regulatory filing. The filing, the most specific indicator so far about the company's IPO plans, also said the shares could begin trading about Sept. 27.
Amyris genetically modifies microorganisms, primarily yeast, and uses them as to make specialized molecules that become alternative fuels or other items such as a drug to combat malaria.
"The science behind Amyris is great," said Michael Kanellos, editor-in-chief of San Francisco-based Greentech Media. "But the key challenge is manufacturing efficiencies and producing at a mass scale."
The company said it plans to sell an estimated 5.3 million shares for $18 to $20 each, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Expanding its abilities to create new kinds of products is among the anticipated uses of the cash generated by the proposed IPO, Amyris said in the SEC documents.
In addition, company officials said they "may also use a portion of our proceeds to expand our current business through acquisitions of other companies, assets or technologies."
At the midpoint price of the proposed IPO, Amyris would command a market value of $850 million, Renaissance Capital estimated.
The stock would trade under the ticker symbol AMRS.
With the IPO potentially two weeks away, investors must consider plenty of financial red flags.
For one thing, Amyris has been a steady money loser since the company started research activities in 2005.
During the first six months of 2010, Amyris lost $36.1 million on revenues of $26.4 million.
In 2009, Amyris lost $64.8 million on revenues of $64.6 million. At the end of June of this year, the company's accumulated deficit had reached $156.5 million.
"To date, we have not generated any revenues from the commercialization of our own products," Amyris said in its SEC filing.
The company's revenues have come primarily from sales of ethanol by one of its subsidiaries, Amyris Fuels. Amyris also has generated some revenue from collaborative research projects and grants.
Adding to its challenges, the biofuels industry has been viewed with caution by investors the past year or two.
"Investors have been burned by previous biofuels deals," said Megan MacNeill, an analyst with Canada-based investment firm Haywood Securities.
Those efforts were based primarily on biofuels derived from corn or other grains. When the price of corn skyrocketed in recent years, that made ethanol more expensive to produce, rendering it a less attractive alternative to conventional gasoline.
Those market forces prompted biofuel companies to seek production based on other materials.
"Companies are looking for another process such as using yeast, garbage, leaves, trees, algae," said Rick Kment, a Nebraska-based analyst with Telvent DTM, a market research firm.
Amyris uses yeast as the organism to manufacture its products.
However, Kanellos thinks Amyris' best hope might not be its biofuels, but its medicine.
"The malarial medicine and the other products may have a brighter future than the biofuels do for Amyris," he said. "Hundreds of companies make biofuels. But Amyris is the only one with an effective medicine against malaria."
Contact George Avalos at 925-977-8477.


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Rated 4.1 out of 5 by 415 reviewers.
Rated 3 out of 5 by JY1982 Review of Villas Love Maui. Love the location. Terrible hotel configuration, but spacious rooms with nice/upgraded amenities given most are offered as vacation villas. SPG guests should request a room as close to the lobby as possible, as our room was a 0.4 mile walk and we rounded over 20 corners once we were on our floor to reach our room from the assigned lobby. We experienced an uncommon issue with a broken key card reader and it took approximately three hours to gain entry to our room on the last night of our stay - and we were not able to leave the room again until the next day, as there was no possible way of re-entering without propping the door open before an engineer arrived. As compensation, the gracious and friendly manager on duty offered to deposit points in to my SPG account, which I have not received (I assume it may take a few days/weeks to hit the account). Overall, a nice family-oriented hotel with spacious rooms that lacks a bit in terms of service and what I would typically expect of the Westin flag. No shared amenities with other SPG hotels along the beach due to liability issues. Not as great for a romantic getaway or for more discerning travelers. May 19, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chbz54 Maui Vacay Beautiful property and a great location. The rooms are lovely but the hallways getting to the rooms from the lobby are institutional at best. Find away to walk outside if possible! . We are used to the service at fine hotel properties and it's here where this one falls short. Maid service very spotty and getting our car was frustrating. The Guest Services button on the phone is just the operator who isn't helpful at this SPG property. May 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hoop73 Best Vacation Ever!!! This was our second stay at the Westin Villas, and once again our expectations were exceeded. Let me begin with my check in where we had the pleasure of meeting Jade who greeted us with a big Aloha!! She was very helpful with all of our questions and fulfilled our request to upgrade to a one bedroom unit with a great view. She then gave us a few ideas on where to visit and take the kids to enjoy the island. Once we received our room keys we opened the door to a very clean and spacious suite with spectacular views. This room made us feel right at home, not to mention all the little perks of a kitchen and washer and dryer. I then proceeded to meet my concierge Lucia who also greeted us with a great big smile. She set us up with all we needed to help us enjoy our stay and keep the kids happy throughout our stay. She was a great help with all our activity planning throughout the week. We booked the kids in the kids club and a spa treatment for my wife witch they all enjoyed. We spent a majority of our time on the resort and used all three pools throughout our stay. The kids loved the waterside and the pirate ship pool. We also took advantage of the happy hour offered at both bars, can't beat the drink of the day special. This was our 6th trip to Maui and will not be our last. I will return again sometime in the near future and look forward to staying at the Westin Villas to kick back and relax. I would also like to thank Daniel, Carolyn, Evelya, Regina, and Louisa for keeping our room spotless. May 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Penny1947A Relaxation Bliss A fabulous location and fabulous staff. Very welcoming ! May 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by BBfan Great location and beaches. Shuttle service to other SPG properties and local restaurants was a great amenity to have, to experience the local culture of the island. Beach and pools were awesome, plenty of cabanas, chairs and space to relax but yet also have family fun. Plenty of great snorkeling to be had, plenty of beautiful coral, fish and sea turtles.Food and service at all restaurants was great. Staff was all very helpful and very polite. We will definitely be making a return trip.Can't wait!!!! May 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gfamily2014 Beautiful hotel with the BEST beach The room was great and the hotel itself was incredible, but the people who helped us on our vacation absolutely were the best! DeeDee at the front desk, and Ronnel Yago who had cleaned our room, were exceptionally personable and enjoyable . Thank you again for a wonderful experience! May 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MCMartin Perfect Stay for Pregnant Mom, Toddler, and Dad The resort is beautiful and our one bedroom villa (we were upgraded from a studio) was perfect for this family of 3. We were able to cook everyday and have a separate room once our toddler was asleep. I had the best prenatal massage at the Heavenly Spa. The staff at the resort was attentive and kind and our room was clean and well maintained. Our room was located in the North Tower by the pirate ship pool and playground which could not be more perfect. Easy access to the beach was also a major plus. Loved every second of our vacation and would definitely come back with our expanding family. May 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by snalani808 A Hotel with the most ALOHA!! Everything from the valet services, to the front desk, to the pool, & restaurant, everyone is determined to make you feel at home! I have never had a more pleasant experience at a hotel before, & I am sure to return as a staycation!! Room is clean & big, food is delicious, & the kids loved the banana smoothies! Definitely recommended by us locals :) May 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jack01 Just like home We loved our stay in the friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The room was great and all of the other facilities were top notch. We also enjoyed the beach, the snorkling was very good. Plenty of activities in the Lahaina and Kihei area to keep the family engaged. Only downside for us was the limited food offerings - though there are plenty of restaurants within 10 mintues to keep us happy. May 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JHK3 Great Service Dear Ms Nolan, I was very pleased with your fine hotel....from the point of checking in with Omar. He made us feel very happy to be with you. We have always stayed at Kapalua...no more! Due to employees like Omar, we will be with you! Thanks... John&Linda Keating May 5, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Lu59 Elite Owner Privileges Remember this, "An exclusive program available to a select group of Starwood Vacation Owners. It's the Starwood Vacation Ownership way to thank multiple-week Owners for their ongoing loyalty. Discover the benefits and find out how you can qualify." After being an owner for 11 years and an elite owner for 5 years, we checked into a room for our 30th wedding anniversary with a balcony that was a 4 foot concrete wall with two chairs and a table facing it. The only way you could see the pool, beach or ocean was by standing on the chairs and looking over the concrete. Thanks for the loyalty Maui:( May 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by FrankieSD Lucky to Upgrade to an Ocean View Nice location, great beach front property, good amenities in the room (kitchenette, etc.), clean and good attentive staff. May 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MakenaBeachDave Best Staff On The Planet Very beautiful property, comfortable beds and and I loved the ocean view from the shower. The concierges were amazing, so friendly and incredibly helpful. Can't wait to go back. April 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by flxible870 Oh My Goodness, WOW!! We booked this a month in advance. We arrived just before midnight. The Valet/Bellman was very courteous. We were lead to the front counter and checked in promptly. We got to our studio. Everything we could need for our stay was there. The room was very clean. All the amenities worked and we settled in for the night. The bed of course was very comfy as it was a Heavenly Bed. The room had a huge Jacuzzi Tub, nice dressing area and a separate shower. We also had a full sized refrigerator/freezer plus a micro/convection oven and a cook top. Love love loved the room. The concierge was extremely helpful for us. They were all so nice. The Ocean Pool Bar & Grill is where we had our breakfast. Very attentive service. Very delicious food. This property is great for families. We don't have any little ones but if we did this would be the place. The Starwood resorts here offer TWO SHUTTLE services. One between the resorts and the other goes from the resorts to Lahaina. They run until 1045pm. It's included... Our next visit, we will not even get a rental car. I would highly recommend this property. We will be returning!! April 27, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by mauivacation2014 Very disappointed We've been coming to this hotel for the past 5 years. And while the property is still lovely, all the complimentary, family-friendly activities we enjoyed in the past are no longer being offered or are now offered for a charge. The rates for the room have steadily increased over the years and the services have decreased. We sadly will be looking for somewhere else to stay when we return to Maui. April 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Marest Always improving. Having visited Maui since 2004, all the way from England, I thought it was time I left a review of this resort. My husband and I bought a lock off in 2004 and first used it, with trepidation, in 2006. We had such a great time we bought a lock off in KOR north. We found the staff to be, then, really cheerful, welcoming, interested and helpful. We visit every alternate year for three weeks and sometimes have family stay with us. When it comes to the Saturday room change day we have all our gear ready, hand it over to the staff and they, efficiently do the rest. We leave the resort for the day to explore. We learnt very early on the Saturday can be chaos. Tis should now change as it is now possible to check in any day. This will be much better for staff and visitors and will reduce that first day stress....we hope. We have always found the villas to be well looked after and have witnessed carpets in hallways being washed and walls being painted. When the passage of footfall shows a need for a new pathway one is put in place. When a new shade to sunbathe under is required I have witnessed one being installed. When we first visited the sun loungers/beds had mattresses on and the loungers were wooden. The current ones are metal and really do need mattresses as the arms are too high up without them and a bit of padding is needed if you intend to use them all day......we get the inflatable, floating air beds and this helps. We much prefers the KOR south, it was what induced us to buy. It is spacious and we never feel intruded upon by other people. We have, however, noticed an increase in the amount of sun loungers. It is beginning to look a little too much but we like the introduction of the rocking chairs. They are fun. When we first started visiting there used to be a visit, once a week, by a children's dance school. It was fabulous. We we em attended the luau held by KOR. There used to be owner specific events but there doesn't seem to be the same concern. We feel the staff seem more distant and stressed now. Many are still friendly but there are more now who seem much less happy than the staff at the outset. We also loved the fact, early on, that the staff remained and remembered us. They all seem to have moved on. Is this indicative of low staff morale. The pool staff at both the north and south are extremely helpful, especially Sean and the manager at the north side. The porters/valet staff are really interested and very keen to help. The gardeners and cleaners are so very, very industrious and we feel encouraged by the presence, every now and then. The concierge staff are, generally, cheery. The restaurant staff are very helpful and keen although the manager at the Pulehu needs to remember the customer is always right and to tone his attitude. One of the ladies who checks in at the Ocean bar (Jessica) needs a bit more customer and language guidance and the other needs a little more cheeriness. Housekeeping are brilliant. Report an issue and it is fixed in the next breath. We report issues to them as, being owners, we like to ensure all is as it should be. One thing we,as owners, were surprised about...although the recession probably explains it, the bag given to owners was less than perfect so, unlike previous visits, we didn't take it out much. It failed to live up to the past versions. We also wondered when the 'sales area' was, finally, going to be changed into the promised restaurant. A truly Polynesian restaurant would be good with, maybe, live music and dance. We are mystified by the Italian restaurant, after all, we are not in Europe...we've escaped from it. The Ocean pool bar was only meant to be that and it gets reduced on the occasions, as of late, when the outer seating is in the rain. April 22, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by golfmaui Too long to check in Didn't know what line to get in, nobody directing customer traffic, took too long to check in, door key didn't work, housekeeping didn't come til 4pm April 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Scotty74 Westin Maui Villas This resort was excellent for our family. This was our first time going to the resort and we already are looking at booking it again for next year. Awesome place to stay if your in Maui. April 13, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by timmy26 great pools and beaches my family stayed here for the christmas holiday. rooms were very nice along with the pools. service at the pool and the bar was great. i thought the front desk staff was not up the the normal westin standards. everyone i dealt with at the front desk must not like their jobs because they were not very accommodating at all!! the stay was fantastic though and if you like the beach and snorkeling this is the place! April 8, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Toan Disappointing Service If you're looking for a condo/timeshare rental type of experience, this hotel fits that purpose well. The grounds and pools are very nice, and lots of amenities for kids. If you are expecting actual Hotel-type service...I hope your experience turns out better than mine. I can say without hyperbole that this was the single worst service experience I've ever had at any major hotel of any star rating. The fact that it happened at a Westin property in Hawaii made it just so much more disappointing. Check-In: room wasn't ready on time. When we did get to the room there were muddy boot prints from a maintenance man all over the bathroom. The door leading from the bedroom to the bathroom, once closed, could not be opened from the bathroom side (thankfully the bathroom had 2 doors). Couch had disgusting red stains on the cushions. The bell desk took over 1 hour to bring our luggage and bags, which was especially painful because our baby's food was in it. We had requested and were initially told that our room was 2 doors down from a room that was reserved for my brother's family, who were checking in the same day. We were later told that the rooms were in fact on totally different floors. Because of this, and due to the state of our initial room, we were moved by management to a different building. When my brother checked in a full 2.5 hours after the guaranteed check in time, their room was not ready and they were subsequently put into the room that we had vacated (after it had been cleaned and fixed)! Spa: my wife had a spa treatment scheduled for her birthday, along with my sister-in-law. They requested female therapists in advance, but of course had 2 men walk out to serve them. So she canceled her birthday massage, which is sad enough, but also inconvenienced two families who had planned their afternoons around this event. Food: Also for my wife's birthday, I corresponded via email and phone for weeks with the food service manager to set up a surprise in-room birthday dinner (both families were traveling with babies, so going out wasn't convenient). The request was simple: I was going to order room service from their on-site restaurant, a cake from their on-site store, a bottle of wine and champagne, and wanted a dinner table to be set up in my brother's room at 5 pm. I sent emails and left phone messages to give them my brother's room number and phone number for the set up. Despite my requests for a simple confirmation, I heard nothing. 5 minutes to 5 pm, my brother received a call to confirm the room number. The food did not arrive until 5:15, which obviously ruined any surprise. The food came in 2 bags in cardboard cartons, and the guy who delivered it handed over a tablecloth and napkins, and then just stood there (I don't blame him, he obviously had no idea what we had requested). No champagne glasses were even brought. Check-Out: had a $250 resort credit that was a part of our vacation package. Of course, this was not included on our bill and took 20 minutes for someone to figure out how to have it credited. Essentially, everything that required some type of service from the hotel went wrong. Just incredibly disappointing. April 6, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Carmen resort experience we have been owners since 2003 and have been coming to Maui at least twice a year....we enjoy staying at our villa and having a home away from home....the grounds are impeccable, the villa met our needs and the pools are very nice....a few suggestions: the trees need to be trimmed in order for all the villas to have a view of the pool and ocean in building 2....the two spas need to be patrolled more often so that young children are not in the spas alone and making the spa another pool for them. Adults would like to have relaxation time rather than having children jumping in, playing ball and using the spas like a pool. The resort should consider having a room where items that have been purchased (i.e. boogie boards, coolers, beach chairs, sand toys) can be recycled by other guests once a guest leaves and items cannot be taken on a plane.....it is such a waste of money to purchase these items and then having to leave them. April 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TandK Outstanding We just returned from a truly outstanding stay at the Westin Ka'anapali Villas. From our first greeting at check-in, to the quality of our room, to the service offered by the concierge and all the hotel staff, to the excellent facilities--nothing could have been better. We highly recommend this and will gladly return. The setting is great, with immediate access to the beach and the delightful 3 mile beach boardwalk. Although the hotel is large, with lots of families and young children, our room was exceptionally quiet, and we never felt crowded or congested. Commendations to outstanding Hawaiian hospitality. April 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Peggs23 Big thumbs up! Truly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Stayed in the North Bldg. Lovely and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again. Kitchen was an added delight. Didn't feel like we had to go out for every single meal. Was afraid we would be giving up hotel amenities for condo style but did not give up one single amenity. Best of both worlds - condo style with full hotel service. March 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mongo12 Very nice My wife and I spent a week here and enjoyed every day. The room -a 1 bed room suite-was spotless and had a jacuzzi tub that I actually used. Nice. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Beautiful grounds and beach-saw many whales with my binoculars. Highlights of our trip;The road to Hana (do it all!) and the road up the Haleakala volcano. Enjoy,The week just flies. March 29, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Pattywacky Needs Refurbishment We stayed in a studio island view villa. The carpet was worn and dirty, as well as the furniture. On a positive note, every staff member we encountered was very pleasant! March 28, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Leif Disappointed Very damp uncomfortable feeling in room, unable to control AC. Even the sheets felt damp sleeping! Balcony door latch broken, unable to open door to circulate air or exit in an emergency. Very noticable finger marks on doors and door handles. Old outdated appliances. Rusty fridge door. Looks like room had a flood at some point, door moldings at floor level were water damaged. We were asked by the SPG people how we liked our free upgraded room so we mentioned the above. The result was no action taken. Very poor first impression for vacation ownership! We figured if this is there best foot forward, why would we consider ownership here for premium dollars?? Easy no sale for us. We didn't complain or demand to be moved only responded to their questions. We weren't there long and figured if they didn't care why should we. On the positive side, the location is great, beach is nice, and found it quiet at night. March 27, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Van67 Too much 'luck of the draw' in rooms There is a north and south tower at this resort. The rooms in the north towers have been updated, and all the studio rooms have balconies - the south tower rooms have NOT BEEN UPDATED and the studio rooms in the south DO NOT HAVE BALCONIES! You can likely see where I am going with this - we arrived and had a ground floor studio room facing the road that you drive in and the parking lot with no balcony for over $500 a night (once they added in all the taxes)! We asked for ocean view and were put handicapped suites that were ground floor and classified as 'ocean view' but we faced a bush and a pathway of people walking from the elevator bank out to the pool - not one glimpse of the ocean - i was told later, by hotel staff, this was unfortunate for this particular unit but yes, this unit was rated ocean view. The handicapped units also don't have full size fridges and we arrived with a mini van full of food from Costco for our ten day stay. After 5 days of discussing rooms with others by the pool realizing for paying full fare we were not getting what others were getting for less. I reached out to hotel for a move. It took them 2 days to track me down and then they put us in a tiny studio in the south tower for the last 3 nights - we could barely move when we pulled out the sofabed but we could see the ocean....from our balcony! When I asked why we didn't get a room like this in the first place the reply was 'it's just the luck of the draw mam'. NOT GOOD ENOUGH! March 27, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Remarkable6440 Good resort hotel in Kaanapali The Westin Villas is a great place to stay with family. Nice amenities , pool area and rooms are up to date with everything you need. We have stayed two years in a row now and love the area.Our only complaint really is just how the heck you can book an ocean view in the INNER courtyard?? We requested that twice now and both times have been put on a low floor on outside facing wing. At the neighbouring hotel to the north you know which room you are getting ( actual room number) We really appreciated that when we stayed in 2011 and 2012. We stay for two weeks and there were no opportunities to move rooms. One would think a 2 week booking might get some attention. I would happily return to the Westin if I can get some assurance of our requested room type. Especially when we book 7 months in advance. Otherwise great spot! LOVE Maui!! March 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Chris298 Beautiful property/ Quality service Have travelled many starwoods resorts and this one is exceptional. Spectacular property..snorkeling & whale watching from the beach. We are beach people and the beach staff was particularly helpful and pleasant. We had left our lounge chairs for a long walk and came back finding them moved and occupied...staff promptly handled and made sure we don't intervene...must mention Casey at the front desk..great job handling our requests and follow thru..she is special. Had dinner at the pool bar on crab night...fresh sweet crab...delicious Can't wait to come back! March 23, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by LoveHawaii227 Too large to be comfortable, too poor a location Too many long, impersonal, winding corridors, poor beach, constant windy location (as acknowledged by the staff), dirty public areas, shuttle buses too crowded and guests asked to wait, very poor fine dining restaurant. It just doesn't compare to the competition, including the Westin Hotel! March 22, 2014

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Review: Zutter Bind-it-All for Making Upcycled Books
Upcycled books are a fabulous craft, but making one always leaves you with one question to answer:
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Hand-sewing requires some skill, using an existing book limits your design possibilities, and staples and book rings don't always look nice.
For a few months, now, my kiddos and I have been using the Zutter Bind-it-All to bind books made from upcycled papers and cardboards. The Zutter Bind-it-All is a tool for punching and binding a book in metal wire, giving the finished project the look of a spiral-bound book. We've made a ton of books using the tool, and here's what we think of it, both good and bad:
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Environment Research Group PhD Seminar: Geographies of the Aquatic - Otter Predation in Specimen Fisheries and Maritime Mobilities of the Superrich
John Clayton and Emma Spence, School of Planning and Geography
Tuesday 11th March 2014 - 4:00pm
Glamorgan Building Council Chamber
John Clayton - 'Otter predation and specimen fisheries': Figuring the assemblage, an ontological synthesis in the quest for relevant questions'
There is concern within the angling fraternity and industry that the increased population spread and density of the Eurasian or European Otter (Lutra Lutra) in the British Isles threatens ecological disaster as a result of predation within specimen fisheries countrywide. The renewed success of otters has been produced as a result of its managed reintroduction by a handful of governmental and non-governmental agencies, changes in farming practices, and their legal protection under UK & EU Law since 1978.
Commencing from a desire to problematize the potentialities of the otter-fish-angler-fishery assemblage, an allegorical narrative of predation is utilised in this paper to anticipate the interactions of the actors involved and how these may co-produce the apparent context of conflict. Through the application of concepts drawn from actor-network theory and Deleuzian cosmology the complexities of the assemblage are drawn out in the search for relevant questions.
This presentation will explore how notions of assemblage, multiplicity and enactment might be used to further inform a research strategy. The objective of this speculative exercise is to distil the dominant themes concerning the assemblage elements and position the researcher in relation to them. Through a theoretical synthesis with the empirical context it will be shown that new questions are produced which evoke the necessity of anomalous practices by non-human actors. It is revealed through this reflexive positioning that a potential for conflict resolution may exist in the tessellation of alternate enactments.
Emma Spence - Assembling mobile methods: A case study of superrich mobility and maritime geographies
Until quite recently it would have been reasonable to claim that the sea had been largely neglected by human geographers (as argued by Lambert et al, Peters 2010, and Mack 2011). However, a recent surge in geographical enquiries of the sea have re-centered geographical focus, away from a typically terrestrial focus and towards waterscapes (Anderson and Peters 2013: 4). As such it is no longer true to say that the sea is marginalized in human geography. The question now therefore is not why should we look at the sea, but how. In preparation for upcoming fieldwork I use this presentation to outline and discuss the role of mobile methods in exploring superrich mobility at sea.


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"It's been great," Eberhard said about her term, which began in April 2011 and will end in April 2013. "It's been a fantastic learning opportunity to meet other people and learn from other people and the things people are doing in their communities. It's a good way to be involved with service."
The last time a Southeast Missouri resident was governor of the district was from 1994 to 1996 when Betty Absheer held the position. Prior to Absheer, the only other Southeast Missouri resident to hold the highest district position was the late Poplar Bluff resident Mildred Lewis, from 1980 to 1982.
District Eight consists of 25 clubs in the states of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Typically, district governors hold various positions on the board through the years and work their way up to running for governor, Eberhard said about the process to be district governor. And then they run for office and are elected by members, she said.
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Cost of D1H/X to drop?
Do I need to keep holding my breath or is the consenses that the prices of these two great cameras will drop in price before fall 2002? Guess I am hoping....
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#1. "RE: Cost of D1H/X to drop?" | In response to Reply # 0spacer Basic MemberWed 03-Apr-02 01:11 PM
Fall 2000 . . . I like the idea of time travel . But into the future. Getting me the lightweight $ 2000 19 Mpix D5 ... yes!
I believe at some point the digital camera business will start following the 'guidelines' for the computer business. Older models are not becoming a real bargain, the price drops a little bit and then they are simply being discontinued and replaced with the more advanced model at some point. Didn't the D1 already went along that road?
Have a nice day
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#2. "RE: Cost of D1H/X to drop?" | In response to Reply # 1jrp Charter MemberWed 03-Apr-02 06:26 PM
The D1 should come down in price as soon as the D100 comes to market. The D1X and D1H not likely, until the D2 comes out.
Have a great time :-)
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It's often called "the underrated killer", and with good reason. Lightning has killed eight people so far this year. The National Weather Service says lightning kills an average of 62 people every year in the United States, making it the second deadliest weather disaster.
In fact, lightning kills more people than hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
The odds are 280,000 to one that you will be struck by lightning at least once in your life. In comparison, the odds of being attacked by a shark are one in 8 million.
With statistics like that, it's easy to see why practicing lightning safety is a good idea/ This is Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
In short, lightning is caused when updrafts and downdrafts carry precipitation of different sizes to different parts of the cloud. This causes negative and positive electrical charges to separate and the equalizer is lightning.
Lightning can heat the air to 50,000 degrees F in a split second, causing a shock wave we hear. We call that shock wave thunder.
Lightning is also a major cause for wildfires and often zaps electrical appliances in your home.


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War and Peace
by Leo Tolstoy
War and Peace Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 12 Summary
- Nikolai gets a letter from his folks about Natasha, her illness, and how the marriage is off.
- They write for him to come home, and he would, but he's not about to leave the army right as the war is starting.
- He writes a letter to Sonya telling her how much he loves her and how he'll come home to marry her soon.
- The regiment starts in Vilno, then retreats further and further back.
- Nikolai is now a captain in the army and has an adjutant named Ilyin – kind of what Nikolai used to be for Denisov. Ilyin is 16, has a man-crush on Nikolai, and tries to be just like him.
- One night, another soldier is telling some story of war heroics, but Nikolai just gets annoyed listening to him because he knows that all war stories are exaggerations.
- Instead he and Ilyin go to the tavern where the regimental doctor is staying – along with his young, pretty wife.


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The Prime Minister of Serbia Ivica Dacic said yesterday in Montenegro`s capital Podgorica that Serbia and Montenegro were "two closest nations" and the all misunderstandings should be put aside.
The Serbian PM met yesterday with Montenegrin minister of police Rasko Konjevic, vice-president of the government of Montenegro Dusko Markovic and the Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro Ranko Krivokapic. Dacic also said that he "had connection" with Montenegrin PM Milo Djukanovic.
"In the two last decades the relations between Serbia and Montenegro were rather turbulent. I think it`s time to move on" said Dacic.
He added that Serbia respected every political choice made by Montenegrin citizens. He also underlined that Serbia "absolutely have no pretension over Montenegro".
"We respect Montenegro`s independence and we want to develope the closest relation between the two closest nations which is the interest of both Montenegro and Serbia", said Dacic. He thinks that Serbia have legitimate right to be "interested" for position of Serbs who live in Montenegro.


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- Guests can borrow wireless-enabled laptop computers to check e-mail nearly anywhere on the property while sipping their morning coffee.
Hotel Overview
What to Expect:
- On a breezy tip of land above a pair of private beaches, Esperanza hosts many guests on hiatus from high-pressure jobs, who enjoy the butler service, swaying hammocks, and swim-up bar. Other guests include romancing couples, who value the dramatic views, lavish rooms, and couples spa services.
Amenity Highlights:
- Many guests choose not to leave the property during their entire stay. With the relaxing pools, sanctuary-like spa, exercise room, backyard snorkeling sites, and 24-hour room service, it's easy to see why. A coffee shop and food market allow guests to set their own pace and a nearby walking trail is great for exploration. A yoga and meditation room help guests stay in shape.
- Cabo San Lucas
Airport:Los Cabos International Airport SJD
Esperanza Resort guestrooms feature balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable/satellite channels and DVD players. High-speed Internet access is provided along with multi-line phones, CD players, and complimentary newspapers. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Separate sitting areas, minibars, and air conditioning are also included. Hypo-allergenic bedding and wake-up calls can be requested. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are also available. A nightly turndown service and housekeeping are provided.
Room Amenities:
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bathrobes
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Ceiling fan
- Climate control
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Designer toiletries
- DVD player
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access - dial-up
- Internet access - high speed
- Iron/ironing board
- Minibar
- Multi-line phone
- Non-smoking rooms
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway beds
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Property Amenities
This Cabo San Lucas property has its very own private beach. Esperanza Resort offers a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Business amenities at this 5.0-star property consist of a business center, secretarial services, and limo/town car service. In addition to an outdoor pool, Esperanza Resort provides a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Event facilities include conference rooms and banquet facilities. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle is available to guests. This Cabo San Lucas resort also offers valet parking, spa services, and a library. Business services, concierge services, translation services, and currency exchange can be provided. Onsite parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Audio-visual equipment
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Clubhouse
- Coffee in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Computer rental
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Domestic help available
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Event catering
- Fax machine
- Fitness equipment
- Garden
- Grocery
- Health club
- Internet access in public areas - dial-up
- Laundry service
- Library
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (free)
- Parking (valet)
- Patio
- Photocopy machines
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Private beach
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Suitable for children
- Swimming pool
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Translation services
- Video library
- Wheelchair accessible
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
The credit cards listed below are accepted by this resort for additional charges incurred during a guest's stay.
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Small pets only
- Visa
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The RestauranteThatch-roofed main restaurant with seating on tiered terraces overlooking the ocean and private beach. Serves seasonal dishes, dubbed "cuisine of the sun." Fresh natural ingredients and regional spices. Original artwork and handcrafted wooden furniture.
The Palapa Bar & GrillePerched on a small cliff above the secluded beach. Serves casual Mexican and American lunches and dinners in an open-air setting.
El MercadoPrepared foods, wines, baked goods, and a limited selection of groceries. Picnic baskets are available for carry out.
El BarEl Bar flanks the main restaurant and overlooks the beach. Shaded or open-air seating. Sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers. Live entertainment and music nightly. Large tequila and cigar menu.
A private beach and a health club are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna, a fitness facility, and a pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals
- Boating
- Fishing
- Golf - driving range
- Golfing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horse riding/rental
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Parasailing
- Running track/path
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Tennis
- Windsurfing
Multi-Bedroom Retreats
- $200 Resort Credit for 6-night stays or more in a Two-Bedroom
- $300 Resort Credit for 6-nights or more in a Three Bedroom
- An additional $150 Instant Credit with any qualifying Multi-Bedroom Retreats booking
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"The famous Space Needle in Seattle" Top 5 Page for this destination Seattle by joiwatani
Seattle Travel Guide: 3,217 reviews and 7,999 photos
(Pls check the travelogues to see pictures on each destination!)
Seattle is famous because of the fortune companies that are based here: Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, Amazon.com, Washington Mutual (it is called Chase Bank now), University of Washington, Nordstrom, Expedia.com, Triprr.com, Drugstore.com, etc. to name a few.
Seattle is also the "base" of sitcoms like Grace Anatomy and I-Carly and the movie "Sleepless in Seattle". Seattle has a couple of billionaires and about 4,000 millionaires residing and working here and became rich because of the "dot com" companies. Most of these rich people are philanthropists. You can count on them donating their millions to good causes like hospitals, non-profit organizations, schools, etc.
The landmark that makes it more popular is the Space Needle. And, because of its natural beauty. However, it is the Mt. Rainier that is on the license plates of cars in Washington State.
I love Seattle because I can have the best of everything. I am close to the water, close to the mountains and close to the city!
Seattle is a multi-ethnic community and very diversed. It is like the melting pot in the Northwest! The diversity of Seattle, Washington is being celebrated every August during the Parade of Lanterns. Most culture and ethnicity are represented. There are Filipinos, Japanese, Iranians, Egyptians, Mongolians, Cambodians, Indians, Chinese, Koreans, Somalians, Vietnamese, Mexicans, Laotians, Russians, Bosnians, Iraqis, Japanese, Samoans, Hawaiians, Indonesians, Malaysians, Swedish, Norwegians, British, Scottish, and others.
These different communities have their own festivals during the summer time. If you are planning to visit the City of Seattle, choose the month of August and you will not run out of festivals to attend to.
Seattle's cuisine is also reflected by its multi-ethnicity. There are hundreds of exquisite restaurants and fine dining! The city organized the "Bite of Seattle" event for visitors and the local residents to taste the food represented by restaurant owners.
There are also many things to do and see in Seattle. It's not true that it is always raining in the City of Seattle! Most of the time, we really do have great weather!
At the top of the Space Needle, you can have a 360 degree view of the whole city and the adjacent cities and islands: Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, West Seattle, Alki Point and Queen Anne.
When it is a very nice day, you will see, at a distance, the very famous Mt. Rainier! Just like any other tourist spots, there is a telescope in each corner. You can check out the whole city!
When you are done at the Space Needle, you can eat lunch there. There is a revolving restaurant at the top of the building. Then go down to Seattle Center or the Pacific Science Center. Across the street is also the Experience Music Project. If you are a musician or just a musician at heart, you must check this place! This was built by Paul Allen, the business partner of Microsoft genius Bill Gates!
After checking these three places, catch the bus to Pike Place Market. This market is very famous for its fresh-cut flowers sold by Cambodians and/or Hmong immigrants. There is an array of fresh produce sold by local farmers and fresh fruits. The local artists sell their crafts. Watch the famous salmon-catching-style of fish sellers.
The other local stalls have different variety of items to sell: from Egyptian items, Japanese paper to Chinese figurines.
Please walk down to the Seattle Aquarium. Or just sit down at the dock and watch the ferries at Lake Washington bringing passengers back and forth from the different islands to Seattle.
If you have more time and more outdoorsy, drive to the Olympic Peninsula, Mt. Rainier, Leavenworth, Semiahmoo, San Juan Islands, La Conner and other closeby attractions.
Here are the stuff to see in Seattle. PLEASE CLICK THEM BECAUSE THEY HAVE LINKS!:
1. Space Needle
2. Seattle Center
3. Experience Music Project
4. Fun Forest - Pacific Science Center, Center House
5. Key Arena
6. Pike Place Market
6. Seattle Aquarium
7. Ballard- Golden Gardens'Shilshole Bay, Nordic Heritage Museum, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Fisherman's Terminal
8. Lake Washington
9. Museum of Flight
10. The Asian Art Museum
12. Alki Point
13. The Burke Museum
14. University of Washington Main Campus
15. Microsoft
16. Seattle's Fun City Center
17. Lincoln Park
18. Seattle Public Central Library
19. Olympic Sculpture Park
20. Chinatown/International District
21. Pioneer Square
22. Belltown
23. South Lake Union- Center for Wooden Boats, Gas Works Park
24. Queen Anne
25. Capitol Hill
27. Children's Museum
28. Fremont
29. Green Lake - Woodland Park Zoo
30. University District
31. University of Washington
32. West Seattle
33. Tacoma and Federal Way
34. Mt. Rainier National Park
35. Dash Point State Park
36. Wild Waves Theme Park
37. Museum of Glass
38. Tacoma Art Museum
39. Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection
40. Woodinville's Chateau St. Michelle
41. Redhood Ale Brewery
42. Bellevue Arts Museum
43. Kirkland MaRINA
44. Snoqualmie Falls
45. Leavenworth
46. Lake Chelan
47. Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Factory in Mukilteo
48. Olympic National Park
49. San Juan Islands
50. Downtown Seattle- State Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Seattle ARt Museum, Benaroya Hall, Klondike Gold Rush Museum, Underground Seattle Tour, Safeco Field, Qwest Football Stadium and Events Center.
51. Waterfront - Omnidome Theatre, Washington State Ferries, Waterfront Streetcar Busline
52. International District/Chinatown - Uwajimaya, Wing Luke Asian Museum
53. Woodland Park Zoo
You can go also to these places if you have time
La Conner
San Juan Islands
Oak Harbor
Deception Pass
Ocean Shores
Mt. Rainier
Chateau St. Michael Winery
Olympic Peninsula
Vancouver, Canada
Victoria, Canada
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - Skagit Valley Tulip Fields, Mt. Vernon - 360-428-5059 for more information
Seattle Film Festival - AMC Pacific Place, 600 Pines St., Seattle - 206-324-9996
Seattle Pride Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St &4th Ave Downtown -206-322-9561
Family 4th at Lake Union Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle -206-281-7788
Seafair 4th Ave, 2nd Ave & King St.
Torchlight Parade
Air Show
Hydroplane Race
Bite of Seattle, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle -206-283-5050
Bumbershoot Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle-206-281-7788
Issaquah Salmon Days Festival Issaquah Downtown- 425-392-0661
Christmas Ship Festival of Argosy Cruises Pier 55, Seattle - 206-623-1445
Space Needle Fireworks Space Needle, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle- 206-904-2100
Northwest Flower & Garden Show Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, -206-789-5333
Seattle International Film Festival
- Pros:Diversed City, Diversed Restaurants
- Cons:Expensive parking, heavy traffic, confusing roads signs.
- In a nutshell:City of Seattle is one of the best places to live!
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Love the picture of us all at Kerry Park! Thanks for sharing.
Will come back and read up on Seattle, you have got so many tips :) Looking forward to the VT-meet there in August :D
Thanks, Regina! I am still hoping to go to your country! We have a direct flight from Seattle! I missed the Icelandair promo! It was only less than $500 roundtrip! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Oh, dear, this is an old comment. I couldn�t make it to Seattle as my VT-friend cancelled on me. I hope you will be able to find a cheap flight to Iceland - look me up if you do :D
thanks for your recent visit to my pages! Seattle is my husband's hometown, but I haven't been there since 2003, so a virtual tour has to suffice for now. You've got lots of good Tips!
great tips... the festival there is very similar with the folklorama festival of Winnipeg which celebrates diversity.
Wonderful tips on a great city! I have been to Seattle and look forward to coming again sometime.
Great tips!
Airmiles being saved for Seattle world meet, and going to Kona with you for lunch ;-)))
great page with good tips and photos - would love to visit some day
happy birthday from norway , hope you had a great day
Just starting to plan a trip that includes Seattle and I am glad to come upon your comprehensive pages - thanks :-)
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You're welcome, jtucker I agree with Calder and Odysseus. I love the sound of and history behind Odysseus, but it sure is a large name for a little person! And it doesn't really have great nickname potential (Oddy? Dissy? Seus?).
zippy: That's interesting that you know several Kendricks. I've never heard the name, let alone met someone with it! I do have a friend whose last name is Berk, and he is almost exclusively called Berk. It's not a terrible first name, but I can't say I'm a fan.Favorites: Archer * Jasper * Arlo * Felix
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Lots of these are so wonderful, but honestly what got me the most was a little girl named Chandler! Oh my gosh - I've been OBSESSED with Chandler on a girl since Phoebe's brother in Friends named on of his triplets that. I've never actually heard it used before!
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Macabee (though mainly because of the band)
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Wow, have these people been on Nameberry?
I have seen Calder, Kepler and Kendrick in real life (I really like Calder and am surprised it isn't more popular--it fits current trends so well.)
And I'm telling you, I've thought about putting Macabee/Maccabee on my own list! I probably wouldn't have the guts to use it as a first name, but there's something attractive about it, and the association with the uprising of Judah Maccabee is pretty cool.
I also like Declan, Callum, Jasper, Cedric, Jude, Lincoln, Taig (especially spelled Tadhg), Matilda, Celia, Frances, Estelle, Elspeth, Uma, Isadora and Berenice. Not to say I dislike all the others, but those are the ones that jump out at me.
Thanks for sharing!"He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names."
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oliviasarah: I know a 19 year old Chandler and she wears the name very well. She always gets compliments on it. She is a bit of a tomboy, but I am sure that has nothing to do with her name LOL
auroradawn: I really like Calder, too! I actually know the boy named Macabee, and he is the most adorable thing in the worldFavorites: Archer * Jasper * Arlo * Felix
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Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has purchased a 270 megawatt natural gas-fired power plant in northwest Washington to help the utility meet its customers' long-term electricity needs.
"Natural gas is a clean, abundant, and economic resource, whether you're heating a home, cooking a meal or generating electricity," said Paul Wiegand, senior vice president of energy operations, PSE. "With the addition of this plant to our supply portfolio, our customers gain another cost-effective, environmentally responsible source of power."
The facility employs combined-cycle, co-generation technology that can generate electricity first from its natural gas-fired turbines, then from a steam-driven turbine drawing exhaust heat from the two gas-fired units. The two-stage process boosts operating efficiency, lowers fuel costs and reduces air emissions.
Built in 1994, PSE has purchased the plant's power output through 2011. Research indicated that utility ownership of the facility will provide lower-cost power to PSE customers. PSE owns three other natural gas-fired power plants -- 147 MW, 167 MW, and 125 MW – but still needs to add approximately 160 MW of additional resources by the end of 2017 to meet its customers' winter peak demands.
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These include:Taking too much thyroid hormone medicine to treat an underactive thyroidHaving too much iodine in your dietHaving a benign tumor in the pituitary glandWho is at risk for hyperthyroidism?These things may make it more likely for you to get hyperthyroidism:Sex. Women are more likely than men to develop it.Age. Most people with the condition are older than 60.Thyroid problems in the pastFamily history of thyroid problemsCertain conditions, such as type 1 diabetesToo much iodine. This can happen if you eat a lot of foods or take too much medicine that contains this chemical.Pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or who have delivered a baby within the previous 6 months are more likely to get it.What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?Symptoms and signs are different for each person. Here are the most common ones:NervousnessIrritabilitySweating more than normalThinning of the skinFine, brittle hairWeak muscles, especially in the upper arms and thighsShaky handsFast heartbeat (palpitations)High blood pressureMore bowel movements than normalWeight lossProblems sleepingProminent eyesSensitivity to bright lightConfusionIrregular menstrual cycle in womenTiredness (fatigue)Thyroid gland is larger than normal (goiter)These symptoms may look like other health problems. Always see your health care provider for a diagnosis.How is hyperthyroidism diagnosed?Your health care provider will ask about your past health. You will also need an exam. Other tests that can help diagnose hyperthyroidism include:Blood tests. They can measure the amount of thyroid hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone in the blood.Thyroid ultrasound. This test can see if your thyroid gland has any nodules. Thyroid scan. This test uses a radioactive substance to make an image of the thyroid.How is hyperthyroidism treated?The goal of treatment is to have your thyroid gland work as it should. The gland will then make normal levels of thyroid hormone. Your health care provider will figure out the best treatment for you based on:How old you areYour overall health and past healthHow sick you areHow well you can handle specific medicines, procedures, or therapiesYour type of hyperthyroidismYour opinion or preferenceTreatment may include:Medicine. It can help lower the level of thyroid hormones in the blood.Radioactive iodine. It comes in the form of a pill or liquid. It can help slow down how much thyroid hormones are made.Surgery. You may need to have all or part of your thyroid removed.Beta-blocking agents. These drugs block the action of the thyroid hormone on the body. 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Rain and storm chances are going up and our temperatures will be going down!Video Transcript
some close to 100. The heat advisory is now cancelled, and it will not be as hot tomorrow. We will still have highs near to the low 90s, but our rain chances are going up. There is not much rain out there now. We had a storm move through Terrebonne parish, but it is now offshore. It does have a lot of lightning, so mariners will want to avoid that storm. We are also looking to our east. We have a weak cold front that will come close. Some storms fired up along that boundary, and some of that thunderstorm activity may cause more rain to fire up in our area overnight. The best chance of rain would be along the coast. The Storm Prediction Center is saying there is a very slight risk for strong to severe storms Monday. The risk would be for gusty winds in storms that develop. Here is a look at one forecast model that does show the potential for storms in the morning, but more likely going into the afternoon. There is the potential for locally heavy rain. Highs today were in the mid to upper 90s to 100. We set a new record at Gulfport and tied a record at Audubon. Temperatures right now are mostly in the 80s. Morning: Morning lows will drop into the mid 70s to near 80. Some rain around. Monday: The weather changes. A weak back door cold front will be close by. As we heat up during the morning, the front will cause some rain and storms to develop. It will not be as hot. Highs will be near to the low 90s. Rain chances are 60-70% chance. Keep the umbrella handy. Discussion: The weak front dissipates going into Tuesday. Rain chances go down to a 30% chance. We'll get into more of a Summer pattern through Thursday with highs in the low to mid 90s. Rain chances go up again Friday with another front nearby. CRISTOBAL: Cristobal is near the Southeast Bahamas moving slowly N 5 mph. Max winds are 45 mph. It is forecast to become a hurricane Wednesday . At this time the NHC has the system staying offshore from the East Coast of the United States. As winds associated with an upper level trough will be out of the southwest. These winds will help it move north then northeast in the Atlantic. THE SAINTS IMPROVED TO A PERFECT 3-AND-0 IN THE
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Two became one for St Catherine's Hospice on Saturday.
The Scarborough-based charity opened its new clothing shop and furniture store –and enjoyed a record breaking opening for its "biggest ever" branch on Wheelgate, Malton.
Hospice bosses had previously decided to merge its two Malton shops to create the new branch.
It was opened by Lee Barker, St Catherine's chief executive, and Diane Flint, chairman of Trustees at the hospice and enjoyed a successful first day's trading with local shoppers.
Julie Griffiths, assistant area retail manager for the hospice, thanked the hospice's team of volunteers who worked hard to get the new branch ready for opening, and also appealed for more volunteers to join their ranks.
"We are really proud of our new shop and grateful to everyone who has helped with the move," she said. "If anyone is interested in joining our brilliant team of volunteers, we would love to hear from them.
"We'd also be grateful for any donations of stock – furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac – anything that we can sell to help fund the cost of patient care."
St Catherine's Hospice has had two shops in Wheelgate for several years but decided to merge them when the opportunity came to rent the much bigger property.
The new shop at the former Ethel Austin fashion store sells everything from woolly jumpers to wardrobes.
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Used instead of 'himself' or 'herself' to refer to a person of unspecified sex: the casual observer might easily think themself back in 1945
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High gas prices to hit holiday travelers hardUPDATED 6:41 PM EDT Jun 30, 2014
Driving this 4th of July won't be cheap, as gas prices continue to rise. WMTW News 8's Jim Keithley reports.Video Transcript
THE TEMPERATURES ARE HEATING UP AND GAS PRICES ARE ON THE RISE. ACCORDING TO "TRIPLE-A," THE AVERAGE PRICE OF A GALLON OF GAS IN MAINE IS 3-DOLLARS AND 74-CENTS...A SEVEN CENT INCREASE OVER LAST MONTH. LAST YEAR, THE PRICE AT THE PUMP WAS 21-CENTS LOWER. (SKYCAM, MIC THE HIGHER PRICES COME JUST IN TIME FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND. WMTW NEWS 8'S JIM KEITHLEY IS LIVE ALONG INTERSTATE 295... ...WITH WHAT WE CAN EXPECT ON THE ROADS AND AT THE GAS PUMPS.. JIM BRACE FOR A CROWDED RIDE ALONG MAINE'S HIGHWAYS THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND. AND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT - BRING SOME EXTRA CASH TO PAY FOR THE GAS - THAT'S MORE EXPENSIVE THIS YEAR, THAN IT WAS LAST YEAR. THE CAMPERS ARE COMING - TRIPLE-A SAYS 41 MILLION AMERICANS ARE EXPECTED TO TRAVEL THIS FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND. NEARLY 2 PERCENT MORE THAN LAST YEAR. JUST OVER 2- MILLION PEOPLE HITTING THE ROAD IN NEW ENGLAND. "That's about 14- percent of the population so it will be very busy out here in our neck of the woods." AND WHEN THEY PULL IN TO GAS-UP - THEY'LL PAY HIGHER PRICES AT THE PUMP THAN LAST YEAR. THE AVERAGE PRICE OF GAS IN MAINE IS 3.74 A GALLON - A 21 CENT INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR AT THIS TIME, THAT'S GRATING ON THE NERVES OF VISITORS AND LOCALS. "We're on our way up to Moosehead Lake. That's a long way you know? That's a long way and gas is pretty brutal." "It's crazy. I'd rather just ride a bike, to be honest." "I'd rather see it lower. But I didn't pull up with any expectation of it being less or more I wasn't shocked by the price. It seems to be about where it's been for a while." ANOTHER INTERESTING FACT ACORDING TO TRIPLE A - MORE PEOPLE WILL BE PULLING OUT THE PLASTIC TO PAY FOR THEIR TRIPS. "We went through a brutal winter, their income isn't any higher, pretty much even with what we saw last year , so they are looking to get away, they're going to use their credit, maybe they're a little more confident they'll be able to pay off their credit in the coming year." ALSO RIGHT ON CUE- WORD FROM STATE POLICE THAT THEY'LL BE OUT HERE - CRACKING DOWN ON SPEEDERS AND DRUNK DRIVERS. LIVE IN PORTLAND JIM KEITHLEY WMTW NEWS 8.
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A certificate of deafness for tuition waiver is a certificate provided to a person whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional for tuition waiver at state-supported postsecondary schools in Texas.
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To establish proof of functional deafness, an applicant whose mode of communication in the classroom is primarily visual must provide documentation verifying one of the following:
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A certificate is kept for five years. An applicant may request a duplicate certificate when needed (for example, a change to a different program of study, college, or university) by contacting DHHS.
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