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Among the challenges for rural communities and health services in Australia, climate change and increasing extreme heat are emerging as additional stressors. Effective public health responses to extreme heat require an understanding of the impact on health and well-being, and the risk or protective factors within communities. This study draws on lived experiences to explore these issues in eleven rural and remote communities across South Australia, framing these within a socio-ecological model. Semi-structured interviews with health service providers (
Extreme heat can lead to substantial heat-related morbidity and mortality [
In general, the research literature asserts that hot weather is likely to have the greatest impact on urban residents, because the urban heat island effect (UHI) leads to temperatures in metropolitan areas being warmer than surrounding rural areas [
There has been limited assessment of the health impacts of extreme heat in rural areas in Australia, and the sparseness of the population is challenging for quantitative analysis. Notwithstanding these issues, Loughnan
The state of South Australia (SA) experiences dry, warm-to-hot summers, with higher average temperatures in the North and inland regions compared with coastal areas and the lower South East [
Rural communities in SA vary in their infrastructure, population characteristics, housing, employment profiles, and other factors which may influence well-being during extreme heat. In general, rural local government areas are the lowest ranked in an Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage in South Australia [
The purpose of this study was to explore how rural communities across South Australia experience extreme heat and the factors that may limit or enhance their capacity to adapt to this challenge. The study examines the issue from the perspectives of rural health service providers, who work closely with vulnerable groups in their communities, and are likely to have an understanding of health impacts of heat. This represents part of a larger study to investigate the social and contextual factors that determine the impact of extreme heat on the health of rural populations in South Australia.
In this exploratory study, participants from eleven rural and remote communities in South Australia were interviewed by telephone about the experience of extreme heat in their communities, including the health impacts and how people manage the heat.
A key informant sample of community health professionals in rural and regional SA was selected, comprising health service providers from the Country Health SA Local Health Networks, within the South Australian Department of Health, which provide wide-ranging community health services within the state. Study information was disseminated by email from the office of Country Health SA to a network of regional staff (Cluster Directors, Directors of Nursing, and Community Health Directors) for further distribution. Information was provided about the study and an invitation to participate in a telephone interview was offered, with the assurance of anonymity and confidentiality. There were 6 responses to the invitation and in other instances a nominated contact was invited. After follow-up, 11 responders consented for an interview. A rural general practitioner (personal contact JN) and an ambulance service employee (nominated by the SA Ambulance Service) were also recruited, for a total of 13 respondents across the state.
Data collection was largely undertaken in autumn 2012 (March to May), with a further three interviews conducted in June 2012. This followed an unremarkable summer in South Australia, with the average temperature for the state 0.2 °C warmer than the long-term summer average [
Informed consent was provided by all respondents before interviews proceeded. Participants were asked about: (i) their role within the health service; (ii) how extreme heat affects their community and how residents respond; (iii) the factors that facilitate, or act as barriers to, coping with extreme heat; (iv) how extreme heat affected service provision to their clients, and (v) the potential impact of increasing temperature extremes in the future. They were also given the opportunity to raise other topics or issues they considered relevant. The same framework of questions was used for all participants and interviews were typically between 30 and 40 min in duration. They were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim into text and de-identified to assure confidentiality. The data set consisted of transcripts and recordings of the interviews.
Analysis was undertaken from a critical realist position, as described by Sims-Schouten
Ethics approval for the study was granted by the University of Adelaide Human Research Ethics Committee (No. H-2012-026) and the study was endorsed by the Research Governance Office of the South Australian Department of Health.
A summary of the participants' roles within the health sector is provided in
Respondent categories.
|Community Health Service Managers
|Program Managers (including social work, geriatric)
|Community Nurses
|Directors of Nursing
|Remote Area Nurses
|Ambulance Service Regional Team Leaders
|Medical practitioners
Map of South Australia showing the locations for study participants. Locations are abbreviated to FN (Far North); EP (Eyre Peninsula); MN (Mid-North); YP (Yorke Peninsula); RL (Riverland); MM (Mid-Murray); FP (Fleurieu Peninsula); and SE (South East). ARIA scores for each location are shown, ranging from inner regional (1.0) to very remote (11.0). The State capital (Adelaide) is represented by the large filled circle.
Ten of the participants were involved in home visits, enabling them to closely observe their clients' behaviours during extreme heat. Most of the participants had lived in their area for many years and were familiar with the community and climate of the region. Two had lived at their location for only 1–2 years, but had experienced extreme heat in that time. Most participants described extreme heat as several days of daily temperatures above 35 °C, or 40 °C in warmer regions. These descriptions are likely to reflect the climatic variation across the state, as well as individual judgments about the characteristics of a heatwave.
Analysis of the interview data generated 6 themes related to the impact of extreme heat and 12 themes concerning the factors that limit or enhance the capacity to manage the heat. Themes and sub-themes were assigned, with some overlap, to the domains of a social-ecological framework (
Identified themes and sub-themes assigned to five socio-ecological domains.
|Socio-Ecological Domains
|Impact of Extreme Heat
|Factors that Influence Coping and Adaptation to Extreme Heat
|Quality of Life
|Vulnerabilities (
|Independence (
|Social isolation
|Social supports
|Community Life (
|Housing (
|Community safety
|Infrastructure (
|Public transport
|Local industry (
|Health service (organizational)
|Hospital services
|Occupational risk
|Natural environment
|Local geography (
† SE: socio-economic.
Across most communities there were cases of heat-related presentations each summer, but these were described as generally minor problems, and often not requiring admission. In addition, instances when vulnerable residents had been hospitalised as a precaution, or their discharge delayed during extreme heat were described. The burden on hospital services could be affected by seasonal fluctuations in population; for example coastal or river locations can experience an influx of summer tourists who may be unfamiliar with local conditions.
In contrast, in Far North communities there can be a decrease in population over summer, as some families move south to avoid the worst of the heat. Hot weather can also decrease the demand for some non-urgent services when appointments are rescheduled to avoid the heat.
Identification and monitoring of elderly or vulnerable clients during extreme heat was described in most communities. While this is a State Government policy initiative, one participant suggested it had already been part of usual practice within their service. In addition to providing routine services for clients, extra time and duties could be required during extremely hot weather.
The provision of outreach services during extreme heat can present risks and difficulties for community nurses, and this was a salient issue across the state.
Many participants indicated that they made an earlier start during extremely hot weather, so that visits could be completed before the hottest part of the day whenever possible. Travelling on high fire risk days (referred to as catastrophic), or in the event of a fire, was a common concern. While safety training and equipment were provided, the travel restrictions imposed on catastrophic fire risk days could limit service provision to outlying clients.
These themes relate to the constraints on people's daily activities and social interactions that were attributed to hot weather. This was a particular concern in relation to elderly residents who can become housebound in the heat, even to a single air-conditioned room. At a community level, the restrictions to social functions, sport and other activities were described as detrimental to social and physical well-being, and this was a concern in relation to increasing extreme heat.
This impact was minimised in one Far North community by scheduling outdoor events in the morning or evening to avoid the mid-day heat; and in another location a potential benefit was suggested if "… the heat might encourage people to actually go outside a bit more at night" (#9; MM).
Distinct environments provide the context for heat experiences in rural communities across the state. For example, extended periods of sustained high temperatures were described in the Far North, with "at least two or three times a summer where it stays over 40 or over 42 degrees for five days plus" (#11; FN). In contrast, in one coastal community the experience was "most days you usually get a reasonable breeze in the afternoon that's a lot cooler" (#15; EP). Access to a river or lake was also described as beneficial, and some benefit from being in a rural area was suggested "because you haven't got all the, you know, the hot roads and the infrastructure and all those things around you that are hot too" (#5; MN).
Across communities there were common characteristics related to heat vulnerability (listed in
One account was of elderly people who believed that air-conditioning was bad for their health and preferred to use wet towels to keep cool. In most areas, participants were also concerned for those with chronic illness, or cognitive or mental health issues that compromised their ability to adopt appropriate heat protective behaviours. Socio-economic disadvantage was also a salient factor, largely because of rising electricity costs, and possibly compounded by the widespread use of older and less efficient air conditioners. Housing, transport and geographical isolation could also be additional barriers to coping with the heat for disadvantaged people.
(* donga is an Australian colloquialism referring to a remote bush area)
Some occupational groups, such as council workers and farmers, were considered to be at risk during extreme heat, however common protective behaviours were described, particularly modifying daily activities to minimise heat exposure and having air-conditioning in work vehicles.
Although there were instances of heat-related illness amongst workers in silos and mines, these were not considered to be commonplace.
This theme was derived from recurring characterisations of rural residents as experienced, familiar with the local climate, and capable of managing extreme heat independently.
From communities across the state there were descriptions of residents modifying their activities on hot days; doing shopping or other activities early and staying indoors and closing up during the hottest part of the day. Within most communities there was a very high reliance on air-conditioning, and, with the exception of swimming pools, outdoor activities were frequently cancelled during extreme heat.
Strong social networks were described as a factor that helped communities cope during times of extreme heat, and the support of volunteer groups was also recognised. These networks ensured that some elderly residents were supported by neighbours and family, reducing the need for monitoring by community health services.
However, there were some concerns that social networks can be in decline for the very elderly, and that new residents may not be supported by the usual social linkages.
Participants described increasing attention to heat-health promotion within their communities, through sporting clubs, schools, and their own services: "the last couple of years we have had a lot of information, like the extreme heat booklet and stuff and we've actually promoted that in our community a lot" (#5; MN). Dissemination of information through families and social contacts was described, and there was a widespread view that heat awareness and the importance of fluid intake, particularly during sporting events, was widely recognised.
The influence of age and socio-economic status has already been discussed in relation to individual vulnerability, but these factors also affect community adaptive capacity. The size of a community was also deemed important, with one participant suggesting "I imagine in a large community even though there's probably more resources there, there's probably a greater chance of people being missed because of the size of the place" (#15; EP)
A range of housing types were described in most rural communities, including stone or brick construction and a high proportion of transportable homes. Transportable houses are prefabricated, lightweight construction, and readily transported to rural locations, and were commonly described as being more difficult to keep cool, as one participant observed "but there is quite a bit of like transportable, you know, prefab sort of housing; that kind of stuff just heats up quickly but it cools down quickly too" (#5; MN). Conversely, in one community the new transportable homes were considered to be an improvement on some older houses with no insulation. In several locations there were concerns about new housing developments and the lack of attention to thermal efficiency in these homes. This was contrasted to more traditional farmhouses that were sited to reduce sun exposure and shaded with verandas.
With the exception of the Far North locations, most communities experience cooler night temperatures, and opening windows and doors for overnight cooling was a common protective behaviour. However it was suggested that nowadays some residents might not feel comfortable to do this because of concerns about safety.
Participants from smaller communities suggested that residents have few places to seek relief from the heat because there are "no big shopping centres where people can go and hang out" (#15; EP). While one rural hospital acted as a heat relief centre it was observed that "it's actually quite rare that people actually come into those heat relief centres" (#1; YP). In some communities it was envisaged that the hospital could provide a cool refuge if necessary, while in one location it was described as too small.
There was a common view that relocation to a cool place may not be convenient if long travel distances are involved, and that a lack of public transport can also limit access to cooler places. While swimming pools were well utilized during extreme heat, not all communities have a public pool that is open for extended hours, and as one participant observed "it (the swimming pool) was a great cost to the community and swimming pools don't necessarily cater for the needs of the aged" (#7; SE).
For most participants the issue of power outages during extreme heat was not a major concern, because they were usually of short duration. However, the generally high reliance on air-conditioning suggests that extended power cuts would have an impact, particularly in Far North communities where air-conditioning is used continuously. Similarly, water availability was not a concern in coping with the heat, but in one remote location the cost of water could prevent people filling swimming pools.
Considering the projections for increasing frequency and intensity of extreme heat, some participants held the view that rural and remote communities are accustomed to coping with adversity, and that increasing extreme heat will just present another challenge.
Other participants held particular concerns for ageing populations in their communities:
The rising cost of power was another major concern, and a subsidy for air-conditioner use was one suggestion for adaptation. Other suggestions were grouped into the topics of: infrastructure and facilities, re-scheduling activities to avoid the heat, heat-health education, organisational adaptation, building regulations, resources and support for adaptation. Illustrative quotes for these topics are shown in
Participant-suggested strategies for heat-adaptation with illustrative quotes.
|Power subsidies/
|Rescheduling work and activities
|Building regulations
|More of the same
This study has drawn on the experiences of health service providers to examine the impact of extreme heat, and the factors that influence how people in rural communities adapt, framing these within a socio-ecological model (
Factors affecting adaptation to extreme heat in rural communities within a socio-ecological model.
Although participants described instances of heat-related illness in their communities, their narratives placed a major emphasis on the social impact of heat, both at the interpersonal and community levels. In smaller communities they described limited public spaces to provide a cool meeting place or refuge during the heat, and for elderly residents in particular, extended periods of heat can make them housebound and detract from their quality of life. Banwell
Extreme heat leads to the cancellation of sport and other outdoor leisure activities, which are important for well-being in rural communities [
Individual vulnerability to heat in rural communities was largely attributed to age, health, housing and cooling methods. The cost of air-conditioning was described as a major barrier to keeping cool, which is consistent with other Australian studies [
At an individual and community level, rural independence and strong social networks were described as protective factors in coping with heat. These findings concur with those of Loughnan
While independence and social networks may foster heat-adaptation, it is also possible that they can act perversely to increase risk, if individuals underestimate the need for adaptation. In a study of elderly UK residents and their social contacts, Wolf
At an organisational level, the heat-related burden on health services comprised extra monitoring and support of vulnerable clients, together with some hospital presentations. Although participants were generally confident in their capacity to manage this burden, it was acknowledged that more staff and resources may be needed to meet future demands, which may be difficult in locations where attracting and retaining the workforce is already challenging [
A further dilemma for services is to balance the needs of vulnerable clients with the health and safety of health workers who can be exposed to heat and bushfire risk during home visits. The projected increase in the number of high fire risk days in South Australia [
In some locations the burden on local health services increases with an influx of summer tourists, and effective heat-health promotion for tourists will be an important adaptation strategy. Oakman
The process of heat-adaptation will require supportive policy development across a number of areas, as indicated in the model (
In view of the higher level of socio-economic disadvantage in rural communities, the associated risk factors should be a key focus in heat-adaptation policies. Rural locations are characterised by lower standards of housing and higher maintenance costs [
Occupational health policies in rural-based industries will need regular review as outdoor workers become exposed to more extreme heat. Rural workers in key industries such as agriculture and mining can experience high occupational heat exposure [
It is acknowledged that this study presents the perspectives of a small number of participants from one stakeholder group, and is limited to communities where a health service is located. To some extent our participants' views will reflect the training and education provided to them, and a desire to present their organisation positively. Although the number of participants was small, the similarities in their responses suggest that the sample provided a comprehensive coverage of the important issues and experiences of this key stakeholder group. However, it should also be acknowledged that non-responders may have different views about extreme heat that are not reflected in our findings. Ongoing studies are examining the perspectives of other rural stakeholders, to extend our understanding of heat-mitigating and heat-exacerbating factors in rural communities.
The strength of this study is that participants were from widely different climatic regions of South Australia, thereby providing a diverse range of heat experiences. On the basis of the similarities in participants' responses we would argue that the key findings could apply across rural South Australia and possibly to similar settings in Australia. However, differences in geographic and social context limit the extent to which our findings could be applied at an international level.
Communities across South Australia are facing increasing exposure to extreme heat which will likely impact on lifestyles, health and well-being, and health services. This study describes a range of challenges for heat-adaptation in these communities, including: aging populations, socio-economic disadvantage, housing characteristics, and various restrictions to seeking cooler environments. Community-directed strategies are needed to address these barriers, taking into consideration local contextual factors. These adaptation strategies should build on the protective factors that are intrinsic to rural communities, including strong social networks and independence.
In addition to funding support from the Australian Research Council (Discovery Project DP120101983 to Peng Bi), the authors would like to acknowledge the support of Country Health SA and all participants who contributed their time and views for this research.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.


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WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Barack Obama's request for speedy congressional backing of a military strike in Syria advanced in the Senate Wednesday, hours after the president left open the possibility he would order retaliation for a deadly chemical weapons attack even if Congress withheld its approval.
A resolution backing the use of force against President Bashar Assad's government cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on a 10-7 vote after it was stiffened at the last minute to include a pledge of support for "decisive changes to the present military balance of power" in Syria's civil war. It would rule out U.S. combat operations on the ground.
The measure is expected to reach the Senate floor next week, although the timetable for a vote is uncertain.
'It did happen -- and the Assad regime did do it'-- John Kerry
The support seen in the Senate will be harder to find in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, which is also reviewing Obama's request, though its timetable is even less certain.
The Obama administration blames a chemical weapons attack that took place on Aug. 21 on Assad's government and says more than 1,400 civilians died, including at least 400 children. Other casualty estimates are lower, and the Syrian government denies responsibility, contending rebels fighting to topple Assad were to blame.
The Senate panel's vote marked the first formal response in Congress, four days after Obama unexpectedly put off an anticipated cruise missile strike against Syria and instead asked lawmakers to unite behind such a plan.
Obama was in Sweden after a day of diplomacy when the vote occurred. White House press secretary Jay Carney praised the Senate committee for backing Obama's call for a strike, saying the measure would uphold U.S. national security interests.
At a news conference earlier, Obama said, "I always preserve the right and responsibility to act on behalf of America's national security." In a challenge to lawmakers back home, he said Congress' credibility was on the line, not his own, despite saying a year ago the use of chemical weapons would cross a "red line."
In Washington, Secretary of State John Kerry and other top administration officials made the case for action at the first House hearing on Obama's request for congressional backing.
Kerry said Assad had used chemical weapons 11 times, including once last spring. At that time, he said, Obama did not have a "compelling" enough case to push for a U.S. military response.
As for the most recent chemical weapons attack, Kerry declared "only the most wilful desire to avoid reality can assert that this did not occur as described or that the regime did not do it. It did happen -- and the Assad regime did do it."
Asked about international support for Obama's threatened military strike, Kerry said the Arab League has offered to pay the cost of any U.S. military action. He was not specific but said the offers have been "quite significant, very significant."
Few, if any, members of Congress dispute the Obama administration's claim Assad was responsible for the attack, and lawmakers in both parties appear far more focused on determining how they should respond.
The Senate committee's vote capped a hectic few days in which lawmakers first narrowed the scope of Obama's request -- limiting it to 90 days and banning combat operations on the ground -- and then widened it.
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Dear Dr. Bleedingheart,
My girlfriend and I are about to spend our first Christmas together, and already we're having problems. She insists on getting a real tree, not to mention garlands, wreaths, mistletoe, and just about any other living thing she can get her hands on. I say we should get an artificial tree, or just not have one at all, before we allow a tree to be cut down in the forest. I thought she was a pretty eco-friendly gal, but now I'm beginning to wonder. What's next, an SUV and a plastic water bottle?
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Dear Dreaming,
Ah, the clash of holiday traditions. And to think you haven't even made it to food, in-laws, or the age-old Johnny Mathis vs. Perry Como debate. (Personally, I'm a Dean Martin girl no matter the season.)
The good news is that your girlfriend isn't quite as anti-environment as you might think. Christmas trees don't come out of forests; they come from tree farms, where they are grown in rows the same way you'd grow corn or tomatoes. And a tree farm can be a surprisingly Earth-friendly operation: remember that young, growing trees sequester quite a bit of carbon from the atmosphere. Supporting your local tree farmer can be every bit as worthwhile as supporting your local beet farmer.
And believe it or not, organic Christmas trees are available. Go to GreenPromise.com (http://www.greenpromise.com/resources/organic-christmas-trees.php) for a list of organic tree farms in 22 states.
But if the idea of a dead tree in the living room is too much to take, consider a live tree in a pot. Ask the friendly people at your local garden center to help you choose a variety that will do well year-round in your climate, and remember that potted trees get heavy. Don't try it unless you have an easy way to wheel it in and out of the house as the seasons change.
And remember that a little flexibility around the holidays can be a go a long way. If she's a Southerner, you're going to eat a bite of black-eyed peas on New Year's Day whether you like it or not. Look at it this way: if the black-eyed peas themselves don't bring you luck, making your girlfriend happy surely will.
Amy Stewart is the author of From the Ground Up: The Story of a First Garden, The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms, and the New York Times bestsellers Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful in the Business of Flowers and Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother & Other Botanical Atrocities. Find more from her at Garden Rant.
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The form is defined by intense player involvement with a story that takes place in real-time and evolves according to participants' responses, and characters that are actively controlled by the game's designers, as opposed to being controlled by artificial intelligence as in a computer or console video game. Players interact directly with characters in the game, solve plot-based challenges and puzzles, and often work together with a community to analyze the story and coordinate real-life and online activities. ARGs generally use multimedia, such as telephones, email and mail but rely on the Internet as the central binding medium."
You may remember some famous ones, such as the one that preceded Nine Inch Nails' "Year Zero" album release, or I Love Bees. This form of gaming, which goes almost hand in hand with Viral marketing sometimes, is becoming increasingly popular (One ARG actually won an emmy). This would be an incredible way to get people involved with the con BEFORE IT EVEN STARTS, give out prizes and swag, arrange cool meet-ups, and GET THE WORD OUT.
It's not hard to do. You don't need anything extravagant. It's quite cheap, it just involves some planning.
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Canada's corporate elite have emerged from the dark shadows of recession into a sunnier landscape awash in higher profits and restored performance bonuses. But most CEOs won't be throwing lavish parties to celebrate their deliverance from the epic financial and economic horrors that laid waste to large swaths of the economy during the Great Meltdown of 2008 and 2009. They still have a lot of ground to make up. And every new gloomy report on Chinese manufacturing, European debt, the U.S. housing market or inflation in the emerging world serves as a reminder of the ever-present risks to the still-fragile global recovery on which they have become increasingly dependent.
The country's 1,000 largest publicly listed companies racked up an impressive $100.5 billion in total earnings in 2010, nearly double the dismal tally of the previous year and the highest since 2007, when the U.S. housing bubble burst, triggering massive derivatives writedowns, an unprecedented global credit crunch and the worst economic slump since the Great Depression. But the score still falls well short of the record $109.9 billion chalked up in 2006. Looking at the entire universe of public and privately held corporations (including data beyond the Top 1000), total Canadian profits still languish 24% below their pre-recession level, while cash flow remains about 15% lower.
Still, after you survive a fall off a steep cliff-profits plunged about 45% in less than a year-even a modest climb back toward the high ground starts looking good. Firms across a broad economic spectrum posted gains in double and sometimes triple digits. No fewer than 27 companies in our annual Top 1000 ranking scored four-digit increases. It could be that they hired better accountants. But the more likely reason was an ability to capitalize, either directly or indirectly, on surging world resource prices, a historically low cost of capital and the determined efforts of Canadian consumers, who apparently didn't get the message that they were supposed to be reducing household debt and steering clear of homes they couldn't afford. "The real story this year is a rising tide lifts all boats," says Arthur Heinmaa, managing partner with Toron Investment Management in Toronto. "Everybody has done really well."
Well, not quite everybody. More than 40% of companies on our list brought home lower profits last year, in some cases dramatically lower. The Biggest Losers club includes such corporate icons as Manulife Financial, which plummeted all the way to 997th from 18th (don't mention U.S. variable annuities if you're visiting their offices), and Onex Corp., which slid to 953rd from 113th (don't worry, they won't need any tag days). Bell Aliant, which does a big chunk of its telecom-related business in the troubled eastern part of the country, had the dubious distinction of finishing dead last, a precipitous drop from 59th the previous year.
But let's leave the intensive-care ward and get back to where the money is once again pouring in. As our latest ranking underscores, Canada's traditional spinners of wealth-the big financial players and major resource producers-continue to rule. Indeed, these powerhouses have become more dominant than ever, thanks to healthier margins, an abundance of cheap financing and China's insatiable demand for base metals, crude oil and just about everything else we can dig or pump out of the ground. Mining and oil and gas producers accounted for more than a quarter of total profit chalked up by all the companies on our list, and about a fifth of total revenue. Oil and gas alone delivered a 16.5% slice of Canada's profit pie, up from just under 13% in 2009. And a sustained rise in prices, whether through actual global shortages or fears of supply disruptions elsewhere in the world, could result in a substantially better showing this year.Report Typo/Error
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No need to work cardio; just roid up like a bastard
No need to work cardio; just roid up like a bastard
Interval Training would fit your needs.
HIIT or tabata. Something like that.
Just do lots of running
tabbatas are mint i do a basic circuit on my cardio days with press ups burpees starjumps and jumping squats
Fitness can be relative to what you are training for - If you are doing loads of stand up do loads of stand up training, if you are doing loads of grappling do loads of grappling training. Sprints are very good to boost your basic fitness levels but do what you want to get fit to do if you know what I mean?? In my old Thai class we used to get people coming in saying that they ran miles but gassing after 20 mins - its all relative.....
Why does it hurt so much????????
sprint intervals as described you can gage fitness with the 1.5 mile/2.4 km run you want to be aiming for under 10 mins and improve from there
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Answering a challenge that grew out of an exchange of Internet tweets, locked out NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco cowboyed up and attempted to ride a big-league bull Saturday night in suburban Atlanta. He was quickly bucked off in 1.5 seconds -- apparently unscathed, though he did flirt with getting stomped on after he hit the dirt.
"I feel good. It was fun. I can cross ride-a-bull off my bucket list," the six-time Pro Bowler with the Cincinnati Bengals said afterward.
"This sport doesn't get enough credit. The guys who do this week in and week out deserve the utmost respect. They should be the highest-paid athletes in sports."
For his attempted ride aboard a legitimate PBR bull named Deja Blu, Ochocinco wore a black shirt, a black protective vest, jeans and a black and yellow protective helmet with a sturdy facemask.
Immediately after coming out of the bucking chute, Ochocinco went off the left side of the bull and hit the dirt. Based on a slow-motion replay on ESPN News, the hoofs of the bull came within inches of stepping on him while he was on the ground, but he did not get stomped.
The bull was diverted by the PBR bull fighters on the arena floor. Ochocinco quickly got to his feet and jumped up on the gate to get out of harm's way.
Ochocinco fell well short of the required eight seconds for a successful ride, but for his effort he earned $10,000 from the PBR. He also was well-sponsored. He had NASCAR-LIKE logos all over his gear. Afterward, he tweeted, "Thank u to all my sponsors for tonight, Reebok,Wrangler,Ford,Stanley,Dewalt,Blue-Emu,Rocklive …."
Ochocinco later tweeted: "Add up the sponsors = 210k for 1.5" That would translate to $210,000 for 1.5 seconds. Ochocinco is represented by agent Drew Rosenhaus.
The bull fighters are there to protect the riders. Before Ochocinco's ride, veteran bull fighter Shorty Gorham blogged:
"I'm just worried about him maybe crawling back toward the bull. But we should be able to have the situation under control before that becomes an issue. I don't think it's going to last long, so I'm going to be close by.
"Deja Blu is not a mean bull. But if a guy is right there underneath him, I think the problem with this deal is more getting stepped on than getting run over. I don't think that's really the issue though. He bucks, too, but this is definitely a good bull for Ochocinco. You don't have to worry too much about him getting hooked.''
Before the ride, the p.a. announcer at The Arena at Gwinnett Center introduced him as a "world-class athlete" who had "chosen to step out of his comfort zone."
The challenge grew out of an exchange on Twitter between Ochocinco, a six-time Pro Bowl from the Cincinnati Bengals, and Sean Gleason, chief operating officer of the Professional Bull Riders, which bills itself as "The Toughest Sport on Dirt."
Ochocinco, 33, a total newcomer to bull riding, bucked the odds just by showing up for the PBR event in Duluth, Ga, the Lucas Oil Invitational.
His attempted ride came during intermission. Deja Blu is not among the bigger bulls on the PBR circuit at 1,500 pound, he he is a challenge nonetheless for even an experienced pro rider.
Ochocinco got the sum total of his bull riding training on Friday from Ty Murray, co-founder of the PBR and a member of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Murray gave him what the PBR called a "crash course" in bull riding. Ochocinco hugged Murray on the arena floor after his ride.
This was the PBR's challenge to Ochocinco:
If he attempted to ride Deja Blu, the PBR would pay him $10,000.
If he rode him the required eight seconds, the PBR would present him with a new Ford F-150 truck and let him rename the bull anything he wanted. On Twitter, Ochocinco has suggested he might name the bull Marvin Lewis, after the Bengals coach The PBR also threw in another potential prize from another sponsor: an Outlaw lawn mower from Bad Boy Mowers.
After the event, Ford announced it was still going to give the truck to one of Ochocinco's Twitter followers. Ochocinco tweeted, "The hard part wasn't riding the bull tonight,the hard part is figuring which follower is gonna win this Ford F-150 (my gift to y'all)>"
If Ochocinco ddidn't attempt the ride, the PBR said it would rename the bull "#58 No Show Cinco." The number is the reverse of the No. 85 Ochocinco wears for Cincinnati.
Gleason said before the ride that before Ochocinco rode he would have to sign a waiver of all liability claims and an acknowledgement that he understood that bull riding is a "dangerous sport."
Versus-TV is televising the event on tape delay tonight at 11 p.m. ET and Sunday at 11 p.m. ET. But tonight's telecast will be devoted to the Friday night competition. Ochocinco's attempted ride will be shown during the Sunday night show.
Nate Davis is a reporter, blogger and editor who's been at USA TODAY since 2000. He has covered the NFL since 2005. No, he did not play quarterback for Ball State. Davis' succession of our esteemed colleague Sean Leahy at The Huddle is considered a Brady-for-Bledsoe swap by most "insiders."More about Nate


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August's "Summer Camp" box may have recalled the days of bug juice and bunk beds, but that didn't stop us from gleaning all sorts of real-world wisdom. From the best in SPF to some rustic style essentials, here's what we're stowing in our summer grooming survival kits.
Flying overnight is a great way to prolong a summer weekend jaunt, but it's tough going from the Boeing to the boardroom on Monday morning. Pocket-sized, potent, and packed with antioxidants to reduce puffiness, the Air Repair Super-Hydrating Eye Cream will hide all manner of sleepless sins until you can get home and crash.
To fully rise to life's challenges, a man needs marathon-worthy mobility. Reminiscent of running shorts, these soft cotton boxers from Grover provide plenty of airy comfort without bunching or riding up—which means maximum agility for commuting and grizzly-dodging alike.
Bear with us, fellas. Bison Made's Double Wrap Bracelet is the wrist-sized equivalent of your best belt. It's made from vegetable-tanned leather sourced in the Midwest and fitted with a nickel-plated Italian buckle. We'd happily sport this handsome accessory on its own or as a rugged accompaniment to a wristwatch.
You should have worn a broad-spectrum SPF, but we're not here to sun-shame you. If you've already fallen prey to those sly ultraviolets, address the problem head-on with this after-sun lotion from Coola. Soothing agave alleviates the sting and expedites skin repair—which can lower the risk of long-term damage.
The days of s'more-eating contests are behind us (well, not entirely). But the sweet stuff that's been deemed unhealthy by nutritionists can actually benefit your complexion. In suki's exfoliating cleanser, for example, sugar granules slough off dead skin to even out roughness and enable a deeper clean.
If you associate showering with a garden in springtime, it's time to reassess your regimen. Brimming with plant oils and infused with the woodsy scent of pine, this Dr. Squatch Bar Soap gives your skin plenty of TLC while making you smell like a seasoned (and spotless) outdoorsman.
We can sum up the dog days in two words: pit stains. Turns out they're not from sweat, but rather the aluminum in most drug-store variety deodorants. If past forays into the "natural" category have left you smelling less than shower-fresh, try this fragrant stick from Baxter of California. A blend of botanicals and witch hazel makes it a natural choice that doesn't, uh, stink.
Go blindly into your first beard-growing endeavor, and you're sure to throw in the towel. Our bushiest brethren know that it's a delicate process, in which beard oil plays an integral part. This blend of essential oils, infused with Vitamin E, softens scruff and the skin beneath, so that you can maintain your facial hair and your sense of dignity.
Wood was once vital to a man's survival (thank you, electricity) but now has become a high-tech style staple. Wrapped in your choice of reclaimed ebony, beech, or cherry, these LSTN Bowery Earbuds have an anachronistic appeal that makes us want to plug them into an old turntable instead of an iPod.
At the risk of sounding like your Mom, your skin needs daily UV-protection—beach or no beach. This dermatology-driven formula from the folks at Clinique is a smart swap for your daily moisturizer. Still not sold? Sunscreen is instrumental in slowing the signs of aging.
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Why Habanero Peppers Are a Great Choice For Backyard or Container Gardeners
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The Habanero Chili Pepper is often thought of as a hot and spicy vegetable but it's actually a hot and spicy fruit that packs a lot of heat. Habanero Chili Peppers are rated on the Scoville Scale (heat scale) at 100,000 to 350,000 so the heat varies via the species of Habanero you are growing and cooking with. Typically this fruit is a beautiful shade of green when unripe and as it ripens, it will turn a beautiful shade of red and some varieties products brown, orange, white and pink varieties.
Habanero's are a popular pepper for home gardeners to grow because it does well in the backyard or in container gardening. To grow Habanero plants you need a hot and sunny area that gets a lot of morning sun and plants should be planted in slightly acidic soil. They don't need a whole lot of water and should only be watered when the soil is very dry. You don't need a lot of space to grow your plants as each plant will be about 25 to 35 cm in size when fully mature. When your peppers are ripe and ready for picking, they will be 1 1/2 to 2 1/2″ in length.
When you harvest your peppers you can cook with them immediately or freeze, can or dry them out for later use. Habanero's are a popular hot and spicy pepper that is used in various types of dishes including many condiments like hot sauces and salsas. It is a very versatile, easy to grow pepper which makes it a great choice for most home gardeners. Check our selection of habanero hot sauces.
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Ray Auske enjoyed a good joke
Funeral services for Ray M. Auske, 70, of Aberdeen, were held Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.
Burial was at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen under the direction of Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home of Aberdeen.
Ray died Oct. 3, 2012, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.
Ray Auske, son of Martin and Mabel (Hansen) Auske, was born Feb. 2, 1942, in Mobridge.
He was united in marriage to Connie Neumiller on Dec. 5, 1959, in Mobridge. To this marriage five children were born.
In 1978, Ray moved to Aberden and began his career at 3-M. He was united in marriage to Mary Mitchell on June 23, 1990. They continued to make their home in Aberdeen where Ray continued to work until his health forced him to retire in 1999.
Ray had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool in his free time. Ray's greatest joy came from the time he was able to spend with his family.
Grateful for having shared Ray's life are his wife, Mary of Aberdeen; five children, Robert (Sheila) Auske of Cheyenne, Wyo., Darla Auske of Sioux Falls, Mark (Tammy) Auske of Aberdeen, Margaret (Paul) Swanson of Langford, and Allen (Denise) Auske of Aberdeen; three step-children, Bobbie Jo Halonen of Watertown, Beverly (Jason) Rath of Webster, and Pauline (Mike) Wilson of Webster; one brother, Richard (Shirley) Auske; one sister, Ruth (Chuck) Van Aller; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, two brothers, Roy and Jim, and one sister, Ruby Fischer.


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Le Vieux Logis 7.7Km
Le Vieux Logis is a traditional stone built house situated in the Domain Imperial de Solférino in the Parc Naturel Regional des Landes de Gascogne and its association to Napoléon III. It is 6 minutes from exit 15 on the A63 motorway and is 45 minutes south of Bordeaux, 35 minutes from the Atlantic coast of Mimizan with its miles of golden beaches and inland lakes. The Pyrénees and the Spanish border are just over an hour away. An ideal rest stop for travelling from the north of europe to Spain and Portugal and if travelling to Santiago along the Chemin de Compostelle.
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L'Airial 12.5Km
Marie-Céline and Christophe welcome you in their beautiful stone residence where there are still a few oaks that formed until the last century the traditional architecture of the Airial. Through their three guest rooms, furnished and decorated in local style, you'll find three characteristic elements of this department, namely the ocean, the forest and festivals Landes.
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A Dandéou 20.4Km
Parentis En Born
Our two bedrooms are located upstairs and each have a bathroom and separate wc, storage cupboards, TV, desk. In the common breakfast room is a microwave, coffee maker, kettle, fridge, and a BBQ on the terrace and in the park chairs, swings and boules ...
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Le Chtipanier 23.5Km
The chtipanierr is situated within our property to Morcenx, in the center of the city, on the place(square) of the church, very in the peace and in 2 steps of all the conveniences (services, businesses, station, cinema etc.) very livened up(very led) town the summer, walked(worked), numerous animations were proposed by the tourist office. The lake of arjuzanx proposing watched bathing and numerous ballads on foot or in bike is 10 mminutes and the closest beach(range), Contis or Mimizan is only 35 km. Peace, rest, swimming pool, we wait for you..
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Les Jardins de Mimi.. 25.1Km
A 6 km from the ocean, an enclosed garden, trees, flowers, bordered by a stream, with parking, Florence offers 3 bedrooms, including a family suite, upstairs and an independent access to the terrace . Breakfast is served on the terrace or in the living room. Facilities, a library lounge.
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Domaine de l'Escude.. 26.5Km
Le « Domaine de lEscuderia » is a charming bed and breakfast in a stud farm of XIXth century, with outdoor spa.
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Entre Mer et Pins -.. 29.6Km
Your vacation lodging cottages and B&B close to the ocean, lakes and the Landes forest We welcome you all year in our five guest rooms and our lodging in Saint Julien en Born located on the road lakes, and between Mimizan Moliets. If you are traveling with young children, we lend you a whole lot of baby equipment recently. We also provide our residents bicycle, baby carrier and trailer for children and offer a range of services (WIFI, playground outdoor ....) for your well being and comfort. Our house is situated in the village, both quiet and close to restaurants and shops. The region will delight you with its landscape, Its tranquility and the many activities available (hiking, cycling, swimming, surfing, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, golf, tennis, tree climbing, cinema ...). Contis, station preserved the Landes coast, and stretches of sand in the eye, is only 8 km. The beach is also accessible by bike path.
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Elevage du Tuc 3.2Km
In the quiet of the Landes countryside but close to the ocean
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Le Cottage 7.6Km
In a charming residence on a park of 8000m2 having edged by stream, small pond, big swimming pool, peace and relaxation .à 35 kms of the sea, foundation of canoé kayak has 3 kms Arcachon has 65 kms Bordeaux in 85 kms by .voie expressway quick Bordeaux Spain in 8 km.
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Gite L'airial 12.4Km
Standing in a landscaped park of 5000 m², the cottage L'Airial is a new chalet in traditional wood, located thirty minutes from the Bassin d'Arcachon and Biscarrosse. This holiday home of 35 sqm, ground floor, for up to 5 people, has 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds or 4 single beds choice, a double sink bathroom with shower, kitchen (plates ceramic, microwave, fridge freezer), washing machine, opening onto a living room with sofa bed, TV, free wiFi and a private terrace with garden furniture
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L'Airial de Nahouns 13.8Km
Fabienne and Pierre offer tranquil accommodations in the Landes, with Airial de Nahouns. Their exposed timber framework house sits on 5 acres of land, where an entire floor hosting three bedrooms and a vast living space are reserved for you. You will benefit from the summer kitchen, the covered and heated swimming pool, and the adventure playground.
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A 2 Pas de La Forêt 19.5Km
Maïthé and Jean-Claude welcome you to their property in two steps from atypical forêt. La guest room will delight you with its warmth and comfort.
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Gites de la Ferme d.. 19.6Km
A 10 km from the ocean and 2 km of the lake on a beautiful property of 4 hectares, a typical house and two cottages Landes waiting for you to enjoy our beautiful area. You can explore our on-site breeding deer. In the ocean of 10 km and 2 km of the lake was magnificent 4 hectare property, One typical house from the Landes and two chalets wait for you to take advantage of our magnificent region. Can you discover on the spot our breeder of deers.
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Le Clos Saint Paula.. 19.9Km
Saint Paul En Born
spacious room, 160 bed, walk-in shower, pool, jacuzzi
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Gite Amadeus 20.2Km
Saint Paul en Born
rent a room, cottage or 2 to 8 people
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Moustey ( Landes ) .. 20.4Km
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Moustey ( Landes ) Chambre D'hôte offers pet-friendly accommodation in Moustey. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms include a TV. The rooms are equipped with a private or shared bathroom with a hair dryer. There is a shared lounge at the property. Arcachon is 46 km from Moustey ( Landes ) Chambre D'hôte, while Biscarrosse is 33 km from the property. Mérignac Airport is 53 km away.
La Grande Maison 20.8Km
For some days or a lovers week end,it's a calm and quiet place in the confort of modern large rooms with arcachonais's end 19's century elegance and style.
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L'Estanquet 21.3Km
Large house with plenty of charm and character, less than 300m from a large freshwater lake with lifeguard in the high season. One double room with en suite and two family suites with en suite shower rooms as well as inter-connecting doors. Home made breakfast served on the terrace facing the mature gardens. Free bicycles and forest paths nearby.
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Gite Luxey 21.3Km
Capacity: 6 people. Type: Cabin - 2 Bedrooms with corner booth - Independent - 70 m2. Description: 1 bathroom, 1 WC. Orientation: South West, Kitchen, Dining room, Living room, sleeping accommodation, balcony, terrace, garden. Beds: 2 single beds, 1 double bed, a sofa bed. Crockery and Cutlery, Cooking utensils, Fridge, Freezer, Stove, Oven, Stove, Microwave, Vacuum Cleaner, Iron, Fireplace. Multimedia Equipment: TV. Outdoor facilities: Garden furniture, Barbecue, Deckchair. View: Countryside. - View dégagéeActivités: Tennis, Fishing, Golf, Swimming, Water sports, hiking, mountain biking, Cinema, Discotheque. Features: Pets accepted, Car recommended.
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Domaine de l'Etang .. 22.7Km
Located in Garrosse, 35 km from Dax, Domaine de l'Etang Chambres d'hotes boasts a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the garden. All rooms have a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Free use of bicycles is available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for hiking. Mont-de-Marsan is 37 km from Domaine de l'Etang Chambres d'hotes, while Biscarrosse is 49 km from the property. Biarritz - Anglet - Bayonne Airport is 76 km away.
Larrieu 23.3Km
House in a quiet airial oaks 6km from ocean.
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La Réserve 23.4Km
In a protected nature, at the edge of the lake of Biscarosse, on a ground "4 stars" offering multiple activities
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Plinguet 24.1Km
For your holidays in the quiet of the Landes forest, our airial more than one hectare, in the quiet of the Landes forest, we offer two separate houses.
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Chambres d'Hôtes de.. 24.2Km
Chambres d'Hôtes des Grands Lacs is located in Biscarrosse. Guests can enjoy a sauna, free WiFi, a garden and barbecue facilities. There is also a shared lounge and free parking. At Chambres d'Hôtes des Grands Lacs, each room has a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. You can enjoy garden views from your room. Lunch and evening meals can be shared with the owners upon request and at an extra cost.
La Renardiere 24.6Km
In the heart of the Landes forest, La Renardiere is just 10 km from the beach. Set in a traditional Landes house, this guest house features original wooden beams, free WiFi and direct access to the bicycling path. All of the rooms at La Renardiere offer views of the 2 hectare park. Each has a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. A continental breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room or in guest rooms. On sunny days, guests can relax on the terrace and admire the garden. The guest house also features a lounge with a fireplace, which is equipped with a TV, DVD player and board games. Guests may also choose to visit Mimizan a 3 km drive away and parking is available on site.
La Maison de Mezos 25.0Km
A real home of traditional and authentic family. The living room with its imposing fireplace warms the inn the long winter months. Discover the beautiful dining room, perfect for sharing a family friendly moment, then lorsqu'arrive sunny days, you can enjoy its large terrace for summer breakfasts. The rooms have retained their original charm,timbering and antique furniture.
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Gîtes Le Cadire ***.. 25.8Km
Landes Superb barn renovated with respect for traditions. 4 ears Gîtes de France furnished **** prefecture. Geographical location 6 km from the sea in a barnyard pine oak and fruit trees with its swimming pool zodiac secure.
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Apartment Mimizan 1 offers accommodation in Mimizan, 49 km from Cap-Ferret. The kitchen features an oven and there is a private bathroom. Biscarrosse is 23 km from Apartment Mimizan 1, while Pyla-sur-Mer is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mérignac Airport, 83 km from the property.
La Maison Rose 29.0Km
Warm reception in this former presbytery situated in a charming village right in the heart of Gironde Landes, 50 mn from Bordeaux and Arcachon, close to Sauternes. You will be seduced by the peace, its park and its swimming pool, as well as by the sophisticated comfort of its bedrooms and bathrooms. A substancial breakfast - which will allow you to enjoy jams made by the lady of house - will be served to you, according to the season, in the dining room, by the fire place , according the season..
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Apartment Mimizan 4 29.1Km
Apartment Mimizan 4 offers pet-friendly accommodation in Mimizan, 50 km from Arcachon. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher. Cap-Ferret is 48 km from Apartment Mimizan 4, while Biscarrosse is 23 km from the property. Mérignac Airport is 83 km away.
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Apartment Mimizan 2 offers pet-friendly accommodation in Mimizan, 50 km from Arcachon and 48 km from Cap-Ferret. The property boasts views of the lake is 23 km from Biscarrosse. Other facilities at Apartment Mimizan 2 include a barbecue. Mérignac Airport is 83 km away.
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Apartment Mimizan 8 offers pet-friendly accommodation in Mimizan, 49 km from Cap-Ferret. The kitchen is fitted with a microwave. There is a private bathroom with a shower. Biscarrosse is 24 km from Apartment Mimizan 8, while Pyla-sur-Mer is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Mérignac Airport, 83 km from Apartment Mimizan 8.
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In Lesperon,à 3 km of the main road Bordeaux wine Bayonne:4 rooms D 'hosts with shower-room and WC deprived in a house of maitre with swimming pool on a park D ' one hectare
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Domaine De L'Arnaud.. 29.7Km
4 stars charming rooms with pool - 2 suites 2 pers. - 2 bedroom 2 pers. Breakfast included. Host table on reservation. 14x6 swimming pool (heated and secure) in front of the Orangerie (summer living area, kitchenette and dining area, changing rooms and toilets).
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Apartment Mimizan 7 29.8Km
Apartment Mimizan 7 offers pet-friendly accommodation in Mimizan, 49 km from Cap-Ferret. The kitchen comes with a microwave. There is a private bathroom with a shower. Biscarrosse is 24 km from Apartment Mimizan 7, while Pyla-sur-Mer is 48 km from the property. Mérignac Airport is 84 km away.
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Apartment Mimizan 6 offers accommodation in Mimizan, 50 km from Arcachon and 48 km from Cap-Ferret. The kitchen is fitted with an oven. Biscarrosse is 23 km from Apartment Mimizan 6, while Pyla-sur-Mer is 48 km away. Mérignac Airport is 83 km from the property.
Moulin de Mons 30.0Km
Located 5 minutes from the village of Belin-Beliet, 15 minutes from Lake Sanguinet, 10 minutes from the recreation area of Hostens and 30 minutes from the ocean, this housing campaign in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne offer First usability.
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Apartment Mimizan 9 30.0Km
Apartment Mimizan 9 offers accommodation in Mimizan. The kitchen has a dishwasher. There is a private bathroom with a shower. Arcachon is 50 km from Apartment Mimizan 9, while Cap-Ferret is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mérignac Airport, 83 km from Apartment Mimizan 9.
Apartment Mimizan 1.. 30.0Km
Located 50 km from Arcachon and 48 km from Cap-Ferret, Apartment Mimizan 10 offers accommodation in Mimizan. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave. Biscarrosse is 23 km from Apartment Mimizan 10, while Pyla-sur-Mer is 48 km away. Mérignac Airport is 83 km from the property.


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Edgar Wright Kicks Off Ant-Man's Pre-Production Process
And tweets a new (old?) pic
Edgar Wright is not a lazy man. His may not be as prolific as, say, Ben Wheatley or David Gordon Green have been recently, but he's only taken a scant month's break between a busy press tour for The World's End and heading to Los Angeles to start pre-production work on Ant-Man for Marvel.
Now I'm back in LA, it's high time to finish a little something I've been working on... pic.twitter.com/ko3u1q45C4
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) October 2, 2013
As the tweet above shows, Wright is filling up on espresso to begin the long slog of bringing the script he wrote with Joe Cornish to the screen.
With regards to the picture, we doubt it's actually from the current production: it's much more likely that this is from the test footage he used to wow Comic-Con back in 2012.
We're excited to see Wright's kinetic style matched to the size-shifting, genius superhero Hank Pym, and the fact that the project is moving forward means we may soon learn who will play the title role. Ant-Man's release date recently shifted from late 2015 to a spot in the crowded summer of that year, so it's hardly a surprise that Wright is throwing himself into work on the movie. Watch this space for updates…


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1. Good Ol' Fashion Ranch: You need mayo, buttermilk, sour cream, chopped green onions, parsley, garlic, dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar & viola!
2. French Dressing: You need veggie oil, ketchup, white vinegar, ketchup, minced yellow onion, sugar, paprika, lemon juice, garlic salt, minced garlic, fresh black pepper and mayo. We recommend making this in advance and cooling it in the fridge for a couple hours. Also, if you don't want the dressing creamy, minus the mayo and enjoy!
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7. Avocado Dressing: buttermilk, fat-free plain yogurt, chopped green onions, medium riped avocado, parsley, garlic powder and dill weed! BOMB.COM!
8. Creamy Cilantro (JUST like El Polo Loco): Fresh cilantro (obvi), salsa of your choice, mayo, garlic, lime juice and salt & pepper! - PERSONAL FAVORITE
9. Greek: Lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt & pepper.
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The Decatur County Sheriff's Office C.H.A.M.P.S. program recently held graduation for 2 classes at Hutto Middle School. C.H.A.M.P.S.(Choosing Healthy Activities & Methods Promoting Safety) is taught to all 5th graders in the county and covers safety related topics to help educate the student on how to make good choices in life's. The C.H.A.M.P.S. began in Decatur County and is now taught throughout the state.
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The show's studio, Lionsgate Television, has officially confirmed the dismissal in a statement: "We are confirming that Selma Blair will not be returning to Anger Management and we wish her the very best."
Sheen's infamous temper flared after he learnt that Blair had allegedly complained to executives about the actor regularly being late and having a shoddy work ethic, according to TMZ, which broke the story on Monday (US time).
Sheen reportedly reminded "everyone" on Anger Management that he was the star of the show, with the most lines, and claimed to have "fired" Blair - although there was no confirmation outside of TMZ's "sources".
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Sheen threatened the show's producers; calling on them to back his decision by working out an exit strategy for his co-star by the end of the day or else he would quit himself, TMZ reported.
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In the lead-up to his dismissal, Sheen had begun posting videos and making statements on Twitter to his fans in which he characterised his detractors as losers.
The show later hired Ashton Kutcher to replace Sheen.
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From: "Sue Given" <>
Subject: [CORNISH] William ANGOVE - Tobacconist
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:40:19 +1100
I am wondering if someone may be able to help me please with a lookup in some directories (if any) that were available for the 1940s/1950s in Cornwall.
William Angove was born in 1876. Some say he died in the early half of the 1900s, but his granddaughter seems to remember him being talked about after her birth (1936) and that he had a TOBACCONIST shop somewhere. His wife had left him in the early 1900s sometime, so the conversations were remembered because I guess mostly that were not that flattering to William.
Anyway, when William's wife died in 1959 her death certificates says "Widow of William Angove, tobacconist".
So, working between 1936 and 1959 I found the following William Angove's who died in Cornwall. They are listed in order of most closest to correct age taking into account of the 1876 birth.
My request is could someone see if there was a William Angove Tobacconist in any of the towns mentioned.
William J. Angove died Liskeard June 1/4 1944 age 70 - bc 1874
William Angove died St Austell Sept 1/4 1957 age 83 - bc 1874
William J. Angove died Plymouth June 1/4 1956 age 83 - bc 1873
William J. Angove died Falmouth Dec 1/4 1955 age 85 - bc 1870
William Angove died St Austell Sep 1/4 1954 age 87 - bc 1867
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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