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MANAGER Ian Colmer believes Branksome Railway have "already exceeded expectations" in the FA Sunday Cup – but admits his players are hungry for more.
The Bournemouth FA big guns face Telford Sunday League powerhouses The Plough Wellington in the quarter-final at Wimborne's Cuthbury on Sunday (2pm).
Both teams have enjoyed a fruitful run in their first year in the competition having won through four rounds to reach the last eight.
And to earn a dream trip to Liverpool's Anfield in the final, either Railway or The Plough would need to see off holders and three-time finalists Oyster Martyrs in the semis.
The Plough booked a date with Railway after recording a 4-2 win over Aylesbury-based AYFCS, while Colmer's men needed extra-time to get past London outfit New Salamis.
Colmer told the Daily Echo: "Our aim when we first decided to enter was to try to get through a couple of rounds, enjoy ourselves and get a taste for the competition.
"We wanted to come back next season with a good idea of what we would be up against and what we would have to do to have a really good run. But the boys have surpassed everything.
"They have already exceeded expectations and can be proud of themselves.
"We know all about the teams we play locally and that has shown this season because we are unbeaten. We haven't lost at home for two seasons so we are doing very well on the domestic front. The FA Sunday Cup has been a different challenge and has given everyone a real buzz.
"There has been great camaraderie among the squad and this has been reflected in our performances. The hardest part for me is going to be telling five lads they are on the bench and telling two or three others they haven't made the squad.
"First and foremost, we are all the best friends and, secondly, we are a football team. We go out with a smile on our faces and, if that doesn't happen, I am doing something wrong."
Colmer added: "I haven't been able to get to see the opposition because their last round was postponed three times and they eventually played when we had a game.
"I know they are unbeaten in all competitions since November 2011 and have won the treble in their league for the past two seasons.
"Playing the holders is a huge incentive for both teams. I know my lads would love to play them and I am sure The Plough boys will feel the same. It will be an incredible achievement for whoever goes through to reach the semi-final in their first season."
Railway, who are sponsored by Patrick's Bar in Ashley Cross, have set entry prices at £2 for adults and free for under-16s. They estimate the game will cost around £500 to stage.


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This issue is a bug in LiveCycle ES2 SP1 and SP2 and has been resolved in a patch. Contact Enterprise Support if you require this patch for ES2 SP1 or SP2. Adobe plans to fix this issue in the ES2 SP3, later versions.
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This article was published 2/1/2013 (1693 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have locked up two key components of their Canadian content, extending the contracts of slotback Cory Watson and offensive lineman Chris Greaves.
"We are very pleased to lock up two of our young, solid, Canadian players for the foreseeable future," said Bomber GM Joe Mack in a press release. "We've been very pleased with Chris' progress from the day we drafted him, and feel he is continuing his progression into a great offensive lineman in this league. Cory is a big, physical target for us that has come a long way since he joined our club out of the draft in 2010, and we are looking for him to have a breakout season in 2013."
Watson (6-3,213, Concordia) battled injuries in 2012, his third with the Bombers after being selected ninth overall in 2010, finishing with 35 receptions for 344 yards and one touchdown. The club missed his offensive production last year, but also the physical element he brought both after catching the ball and delivering some hellacious blocks. His best season was 2011 when he pulled in 69 catches for 793 yards and one TD and the Bombers believe he could become a 1,000-yard receiver.
"I'm very happy to get this deal done so that I can remain with an organization that I feel has great promise for many years to come," said Watson in a statement. "I'm very excited to get started in the new stadium and help us get back on the right track in 2013."
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"I am very grateful to the Blue Bomber organization for originally drafting me and giving me an opportunity three years ago. I'm really excited to build off of my year personally in 2012 and also help our team improve our record in 2013," said Greaves.
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Complications of ulcerative colitis can include: footnote 1
- Arthritis, in 5 to 20 out of 100 people. Some people develop colitis-related arthritis, which may resemble rheumatoid arthritis. In people who have ulcerative colitis, inflammation limited to the lower joints of the spine (sacroiliitis) is more common than ankylosing spondylitis, another type of arthritis that affects the spine and lower back.
- Eye symptoms such as inflammation of the iris and blood vessels (uveitis), and inflammation of the white part of the eyes (episcleritis). Treatment of ulcerative colitis with corticosteroid medicines may increase the risk of cataracts. Eye problems occur in less than 10 out of 100 people who have ulcerative colitis.
- Skin conditions such as mouth ulcers, erythema nodosum, and pyoderma gangrenosum. Both erythema nodosum and pyoderma gangrenosum are relatively rare. About 10 out of 100 people with ulcerative colitis develop mouth ulcers.
- Problems with blood clots in the legs or other areas of the body.
- Liver problems, including chronic hepatitis and inflammation of the tissues around the bile ducts.
Ulcerative colitis can also cause growth problems in children. Affected children may not grow as quickly or as tall as their peers. Children with ulcerative colitis need attention to their diet to ensure that they get enough nutrients.
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SAN JOSE — If nothing else, the Ducks are going to make the San Jose Sharks sweat just a bit before their anticipated romp to a Stanley Cup championship.
A 35-save performance by goaltender Jonas Hiller in his NHL playoff debut Thursday night backstopped the Ducks to a 2-0 victory over San Jose in Game 1 of an opening-round series at HP Pavilion.
The Sharks, winners of the Presidents' Trophy for posting a league-best 53-18-11 regular-season record, will have two days to think about their loss before Game 2 Sunday night.
Despite out-shooting the Ducks 35-17, San Jose failed to score for a second consecutive post-season game. Blanked by the Dallas Stars 1-0 in a four-overtime sixth game of a second-round series last season, the Sharks have gone 189 minutes, three seconds without a playoff goal.
"Jonas played extremely well for us, made some big stops," Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger said. "And they hit two or three posts. It was a game that easily could have gone either way.
"We still played a pretty good game, but we know they're going to step it up next game. You have to continue to elevate your game and kind of get better, which has kind of been our edict all year long, especially the last month of the season here, leading up to the playoffs."
In addition to Hiller's outstanding work, the Ducks prevailed largely on the strength of strong penalty-killing. Despite giving San Jose's vaunted power play six opportunities, the Ducks escaped unscathed, with Hiller stopping 11 shots while the Sharks skated with the man advantage.
"I don't think you can say it was a perfect hockey game on our part by any stretch of the imagination," Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said. "We took far too many penalties. We've talked and talked and talked — and talked and talked — about taking penalties. We're slow learners, I guess."
The slowest of all, at least Thursday, was winger Rob Niedermayer, who was guilty of high-sticking, holding and hooking minors in the first two periods. In the third, after the Ducks had broken open a scoreless game on a power-play strike by defenseman Scott Niedermayer at 5:18, Ducks top-liners Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf took ill-advised slashing and elbowing penalties, respectively.
Getzlaf, who along with defenseman Ryan Whitney had assisted on Scott Niedermayer's goal, stepped out of the box and took advantage of a turnover by San Jose defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic to score a key insurance goal at 17:35.
"We took a few too many penalties, but we managed to get the job done on the PK," Scott Niedermayer said. "We knew it was going to be important. Looking at their power play, they have a lot of dangerous personnel. We had to be at our best, and Hillsy stepped up and made some big saves."
Recording the first Ducks playoff shutout since Jean-Sebastien Giguere blanked the Ottawa Senators, 1-0, in Game 2 of the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, Hiller received breaks when Sharks defenseman Christian Ehrhoff rang a shot off the crossbar eight minutes into the third period and San Jose defenseman Dan Boyle ripped a shot off Hiller's stick-side goal post nearly seven minutes later.
"I felt comfortable right from the beginning," Hiller said. "I made a couple of good saves toward the end of the first period, and that kind of gave me a push."
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3. MIKE BROWN: One of many effective Ducks penalty-killers, energetic winger had a game-high five hits
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Did you know?
The Johannesburg Art Gallery building is a national monument.
The Johannesburg Art Gallery was first opened in 1910 on the campus of The University of Witwatersrand. Since 1915, it has been housed in a building designed by Edward Lutyens, in Joubert Park, in the heart of Johannesburg's city centre.
The Johannesburg Art Gallery's original collection was assembled by Sir Hugh Lane. After being exhibited in London, it was brought to South Africa.
Over the last 100 years, the Johannesburg Art Gallery's collection has grown. Today it includes 17th century Dutch paintings, 18th and 19th century British and European art, 19th century South African works, a large contemporary collection of 20th century local and international art, and a print cabinet containing works from the 15th century to the present.
Highlights of the South African collection include the works of Gerard Sekoto, Alexis Preller, Maud Sumner, Sydney Kumalo and Ezrom Legae.
In addition to conventional art, the Johannesburg Art Gallery features many traditional African pieces, such as jewellery in the form of necklaces and bracelets made of beads. It also features works in rock, wood, tyre, wire, cement, clay and ceramic as well as bronze and metal. The gallery's collection also includes some of the most highly valued antiques and lacework in the country.
With the largest art collection in Africa, the Jo'burg Art Gallery's 15 exhibition halls and sculpture gardens display only about 10 percent of its entire collection at any one time.
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The Johannesburg Art Gallery is open Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays and on Christmas Day and the Day of Goodwill.
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Trained voluntary guides conduct tours of the gallery's permanent and temporary exhibitions. Tours are offered on request to groups of 10 or more. One-on-one tours for physically or mentally challenged visitors are also available. Bookings must be made in advance.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The state's treasurer says he would back making Ohio a right-to-work state to compete with neighboring states that have banned requirements that nonunion employees pay unions for negotiating contracts and other services.
Legislatures in Indiana and Michigan approved right-to-work legislation last year.
Republican Treasurer Josh Mandel (man-DEHL') says he believes passing the law would help grow Ohio's economy.
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|Forums: Index → Narutopedia Discussion → Addition of templates required to have userboxes
I believe that someone (I) should re-create the pages necessary for having userboxes, because the current way of having userboxes uses an excessive amount of code and screws around with headings for the next area, as shown here, I am willing to take up the task, and am just posting this so i can get feedback on whether or not the community wants them. π ®۞FatMan5239 ۞ ®π 06:33, October 29, 2011 (UTC) P.S. I made the forum here because i didn't know which forum category this would come under
- Category:Userboxes, Userpage Policy. SimAnt 06:41, October 29, 2011 (UTC)
- Ok, i get that, but what if someone wanted to make their own custom userbox as i have done here then you would need the templates needed for the {{userbox (add standard userbox stuff here }}or you wold just get a whole bunch of redlinks, or if you were to just use the other code (the one that takes like 7 lines to craete a simple fan of the series userbox) you would have a hard time finding where UBX that is crating problems is (if a problem like mis-alignment) were to happen (a problem I have faced many times over at the borderlands wiki). i'm just thinking about if people wanted to have a lot of custom UBX's thats all. π ®۞FatMan5239 ۞ ®π 06:54, October 29, 2011 (UTC)
- whatever, i'm gonna do it now. π ®۞FatMan5239 ۞ ®π 23:36, October 30, 2011 (UTC)
- Yah, clearly you didn't read the point of userpages. SimAnt 23:47, October 30, 2011 (UTC)
Whatever, you can delete the crap I've done on the UBX template, and the required templates, i've just rage quitted, because it's too much work (sorry for the inconvenience i just felt that it would be nice). π ®۞FatMan5239 ۞ ®π 01:38, October 31, 2011 (UTC)


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I have rescently noticed that all Wand articles are using the object infobox. Wouldn´t a wand infobox be useful? My fiest idea is:
|name: e. g. Elder Wand
|File: maxium 250 pix
|manufacturer: Olivander or Gregorowitch
|made: Year in which the wand was made
Behind the Scenes
|First appearance
|Latest appearance
|Last appearance
i´m not sure about the colors: I would tend to dark brown and white, like wand wood.
What do you think? --Rodolphus 14:16, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
- I would be in favour of it. We have enough articles about wands to merit their own infoboxes, I think. Oread (talk) 17:01, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
- The behind the scenes section would not be included, but apart from that it's a good idea. The current object battle and organization infoboxes need to be re-done to match the individual ones. Jayce Carver Talk 18:52, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
- The location, potions and objects infoboxes still have the behind the scenes too. -- Seth Cooper (Owl Post) 21:58, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
- I think that this is a great idea. The wizard individual infobox currently uses a chocolate/ash brown colour combination, so if we are going to go with wood tones for the wand infobox, I'd suggest something along the lines of mahogony or birch. ★ Starstuff (Owl me!) 01:50, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
- Also while were on the subject of infoboxes, does anyone else think there should be a conflit infobox for the wars themselves rather than using battle infoboxes? Jayce Carver Talk 10:36, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
- I would like the birch colour. If someone agrees and creates the template, I would replace the object box on the wand pages with it.--Rodolphus 12:46, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
- I created it under Template:Wand infobox. I don't like the color scheme, though - feel free to change them! -- Seth Cooper (Owl Post) 14:24, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
All infoboxes have been replaced, as far as I can see, but the "characteristics part isn´t shown in the articles. Is that a mistake?--Rodolphus 15:10, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
The "characteristics" section is for those adjectives Ollivander uses to give to wands, like "springy", "swishy", or "Good for Charmwork. -- Seth Cooper (Owl Post) 15:41, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
You have made a mistake here...neither Olivander nor Gregorvitch made the Elder Wand. It should be Maker: Death or Peverall Brother(s) -Aidan
You´re right. It was just an example.--Rodolphus 08:07, 10 July 2009 (UTC)


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Malaria is a serious disease that causes a high
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Central America, and South America.
Malaria is caused by a bite from a mosquito
infected with parasites. In very rare cases, people can get malaria
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Most malaria infections
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Symptoms tend to come and go in cycles. Some types of malaria may cause more
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You may be able to prevent malaria by taking
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A bite from a parasite-infected
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Malaria is spread when an infected Anopheles mosquito bites
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contains the parasite. When that mosquito bites another person, that person
becomes infected.
In the United States, people who develop malaria almost always got infected while traveling in parts of the world
where malaria is common. For more information, see the topic
Travel Health.
Malaria can begin with flu-like symptoms. In the early stages, infection
from P. falciparum is similar to infection from
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P. ovale. You may have no symptoms or symptoms that are
less severe if you are partially immune to malaria.
The time from the initial
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period) typically ranges from:footnote 2
Symptoms can appear in 7 days. And the time
between exposure and signs of illness may sometimes be as long as 8 to 10 months with
P. vivax and P. ovale.
The incubation period may be longer if you are taking medicine to prevent
infection (chemoprophylaxis) or because you have some
immunity due to previous infections.
In regions where malaria is present, people who get infected many times may have the disease but have few or no symptoms. Also, how bad malaria symptoms are can vary depending on your general health,
what kind of malaria parasite you have, and whether you still have your
In the early stages, malaria symptoms are sometimes similar to those of
many other infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Symptoms may
Symptoms may appear in cycles. The time between episodes of
fever and other symptoms varies with the specific parasite you are infected
with. Episodes of symptoms may occur:
P. falciparum does not usually cause a regular, cyclic fever.
The cyclic pattern of malaria symptoms is due to the
life cycle of malaria parasites as they develop, reproduce, and are released from
the red blood cells and liver cells in the human body. This cycle of symptoms
is also one of the major signs that you are infected with malaria.
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In rare cases, malaria can lead to impaired function of
the brain or spinal cord, seizures, or loss of consciousness.
Infection with the P. falciparum parasite is
usually more serious and may become
There are
other conditions with symptoms similar to a malaria
infection. It is important that you see your doctor to find out the cause of
your symptoms.
When you're bitten by a
malaria-infected mosquito, the parasites that cause
malaria are released into your blood and infect your liver cells. The parasite
reproduces in the liver cells, which then burst open. This allows thousands of new
parasites to enter the bloodstream and infect red blood cells. The parasites
reproduce again in the blood cells, kill the blood cells, and then move to
other uninfected blood cells.
After the early stages,
life-threatening complications may develop rapidly with P. falciparum and P. knowlesi. If the infected person is not treated, serious complications or death can occur.
But you may recover in a week to a
month (or longer) after being infected with P. vivax,
P. malariae, or P. ovale, even without treatment.
Malaria can be a very serious disease for a
pregnant woman and her developing fetus, for people without a spleen, and for
young children. Medicine choices are limited for a pregnant woman or a
child. Infection with P. falciparum can lead to death
for a pregnant woman and her fetus. For these reasons, a pregnant woman should
not travel to an area where she could get P. falciparum
malaria. Visit the CDC website (www.cdc.gov/malaria/travelers/index.html) to find
out whether malaria is a problem in the country where you will be traveling.
Malaria caused by
P. falciparum may come back (recur) at irregular
intervals for up to 2 years if treatment is not complete.
caused by P. vivax and P. ovale
may recur at irregular intervals for up to 3 to 4 years, but medicine can prevent relapses.
P. malariae
can remain in the blood of an infected person for more than 30 years, usually
without causing any symptoms.
Risk factors (things that increase your
risk) for getting
malaria include:
Your risk of getting malaria depends on your age, history
of exposure to malaria, and whether you are pregnant. Most adults who have
lived in areas where malaria is present have developed partial immunity to
malaria because of previous infections and so almost never develop severe
disease. But young children who live in these areas and travelers to these
areas are especially at risk for malaria because they have not developed this
Pregnant women are more likely than nonpregnant women
to get severe malaria, because the immune system is suppressed during
Also, pregnant women,
young children, older adults, and people with other health problems are more
likely to have serious complications if they get malaria.
You can
take measures to reduce the risk of malaria if you live in areas where the
disease is present or if you are traveling in these areas.
Malaria is more severe in people who have had their spleen removed
Call a doctor immediately if you have been in an area where
malaria is present, were exposed to mosquitoes, and
develop flu-like symptoms (such as fever, chills, headache, and nausea).
Watchful waiting is a wait-and-see approach. If
you get better on your own, you won't need treatment. If you get worse, you and
your doctor will decide what to do next.
Do not wait to call a
doctor if you think you have malaria. Call a doctor immediately.
For people who live for many years in countries where malaria is common
and have some immunity to malaria, watchful waiting is okay for mild malaria
symptoms. Flu-like symptoms may also be caused by many other diseases or health
conditions. Watchful waiting is not appropriate for most travelers. If you have
a question about your symptoms, call your doctor.
Health professionals who can check out
symptoms that may be caused by malaria include:
In the United States,
call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) toll-free at
1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or visit the CDC's malaria website
(www.cdc.gov/malaria) to receive the most current
information about malaria and appropriate travel precautions. Your doctor or
local health department may also have this information.
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
Doctors use
thick and thin blood smears to find out whether
malaria-causing parasites are in your blood.
These tests should be done if you have been in a region where malaria is present,
you were exposed to mosquitoes, and you have flu-like symptoms.
A blood test that can diagnose malaria rapidly also is available. If this rapid test indicates a person has malaria, the results are usually confirmed with a blood smear.
Other useful tests that may be done
Other tests being developed to diagnose malaria
include genetic tests or other blood tests that highlight parasites by using
special stains. These experimental tests are not as easy to do and are not as
frequently used as blood smears.
In the United
States, malaria is an infectious disease that must be reported to the local or
state health department.
Medicine can prevent
malaria and is needed to treat the disease. Several
things influence the choice of medicine, including:
Malaria is rare in the United States. But it
is widespread in other parts of the world. Find out about the risk for malaria
before you travel internationally. The most accurate information about malaria
risk and medicine resistance in specific countries is from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
If you have malaria, medicine choice is based on:
If you have been in an area where malaria occurs, were
exposed to mosquitoes, and have flu-like symptoms, but tests do not show the
malaria parasite in your blood, the tests should be repeated 3 or 4 times to
confirm that you do not have a malaria infection. During treatment,
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Pregnant women,
children, people who are very old, people who have
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malaria infection require special consideration.
Prevention of
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bites and taking antimalarial medicines. But public health officials strongly
recommend that young children and pregnant women avoid traveling to areas where
malaria is common.
The most current information about
malaria is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
and the World Health Organization (WHO). If you are planning international
travel, you can learn about the risk of malaria in that geographic area and the
medicines recommended to prevent infection by contacting:
To prevent mosquito bites,
follow these guidelines:
Other steps that may be helpful in reducing the risk of
malaria include wearing protective
clothing, using aerosol insecticides in your house, and taking certain
antimalarial medicines.footnote 4
The selection of
medicines to prevent malaria depends on the
geographic region where you may be exposed to malaria
and your health condition (such as being pregnant, being elderly or young,
being sick, or having immunity or resistance to malaria, or having allergies or
sensitivity to the medicine).
If you are going to a location
where malaria is present, it is very important to take preventive medicines and
to follow the correct schedule for taking them. The majority of people who
become infected with malaria do not take preventive malaria medicines or do not
follow the correct dosing schedule.
Scientists are studying
malaria vaccines to see whether the vaccines are
effectively preventing malaria infection. But no vaccine has been approved to prevent malaria.footnote 1 Work continues on improving vaccines for preventing
If you plan to travel in remote areas
malaria is present, it is very important to take
preventive medicines and to follow the correct schedule for taking them. The
majority of people who become infected with malaria did not take preventive
malaria medicines or did not follow the correct dosing schedule.
If you are going to areas where there is no medical care available, you
can get medicine before you leave and carry it with you while you travel. Your
doctor will give you instructions on how to use the medicine if you should
develop malaria symptoms. This is a temporary measure until you can get medical
care. Seek medical care as soon as possible (ideally within 24 hours).
The most current
information about the prevention and treatment of malaria is from the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization
(WHO). Contact the CDC at its toll-free phone number (1-800-232-4636) or website (www.cdc.gov/malaria). The WHO website is www.who.int/malaria.
You can take medicines called
antimalarials to prevent and treat
malaria. Malaria is a very serious disease, and its
presence in many regions of the world is well known. So if you are traveling to an area where malaria is present, it is important to reduce the risk of infection by taking medicine before you travel, while you are in the area, and after you return home. Which medicine you take is based on:
It is important to know which species of parasite is
present, because serious complications may develop rapidly in a person who is
infected with Plasmodium (P.) falciparum. Drug treatment
is based on:
During malaria treatment, your doctor may
do daily blood smears to follow the course of the infection. Most
medicines for malaria are ones you take by mouth. But you might get intravenous
(IV) medicines if there are complications or your condition gets worse. If there
are no complications, your fever will clear in 36 to 48 hours. And most
parasites will disappear from your blood within 2 or 3 days.
The medicines used may change as malaria parasites develop resistance and as new medicines are developed.
There are several medicines for preventing and treating
A doctor or local health department can consult the CDC for
specific treatment guidelines for your travel destination. Standard medicines
for preventing malaria include:
When a malaria infection is caused by
resistant strains of P. falciparum or P. vivax, treatment may be more
difficult. When treatment with chloroquine does not work, you must take other
medicines. These medicines may include:
You can get antimalarials intravenously (IV) if you are unable to take pills. IV delivery is also used for severe malaria. In the United States,
quinidine is the medicine typically used in these
Some people
have recurring flu-like symptoms for years after the initial malaria
infection. Relapses from infection of P. vivax or
P. ovale are the most common and can be prevented by
taking primaquine.
Exchange blood
transfusions may be considered for treating severe cases of
malaria if:footnote 5
Exchange blood transfusion is the quickest way to remove
parasites. This procedure involves withdrawing blood from you at the same time
that donor blood is being injected. During this exchange, the amount of blood
in your body stays constant. Quinine is given by needle into a vein
(intravenously) at the same time as the blood transfusion. Parasite density is
checked every 12 hours until it is less than 1%.footnote 5
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American Public Health Association (2008). Malaria. In DL Heymann, ed., Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 19th ed., pp. 373–393. Washington, DC: American Public Health Association.
Asidi A, et al. (2012). Loss of household protection from use of insecticide-treated nets against pyrethroid-resistant mosquitoes, Benin. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 18(7): 1101–1106. Also available online: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/7/12-0218_article.htm.
roft A (2014). Malaria: Prevention in travellers (non-drug interventions). BMJ Clinical Evidence. http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/x/systematic-review/0903/overview.html. Accessed January 8, 2015.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011).
Treatment of malaria (guidelines for clinicians).
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Freedman DO (2008). Malaria prevention in short-term travelers. New England Journal of Medicine, 359(6): 603–612.
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WILL Gidman will join Nottinghamshire once his contract with Gloucestershire expires at the end of the season.
The County Championship Division One title-chasers confirmed today that they have won the race to sign the 29-year-old all-rounder, who has agreed a three-year deal.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Gloucestershire and I'm grateful for them for giving me my opportunity four years ago," Gidman told the Nottinghamshire website.
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A statement on the Gloucestershire website said: "Gloucestershire Cricket today confirmed that Will Gidman will be leaving the Club at the end of the 2014 season.
"We would like to thank Will for the contributions he has made on and off the field over the last four years. We wish him and his family well for the future."
Gidman was left out of Gloucestershire's squad to face Worcestershire in the County Championship match starting today due to "on-going niggles" according to club physio Steve Griffin, with captain Michael Klinger also ruled out with a neck injury.
New Zealand international all-rounder Mark Craig, who has been training with Gloucestershire, was registered in time to replace Klinger in the side at New Road.
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gailr wrote:not a big fan of herrings, whether sandwiched, sighted or pickled
I actually like it pickled but don't like red ones.
mark don't-be-dragging-one-of-those-smelly-things-across-my-path-thanks Bailey
gailr wrote:not a big fan of herrings, whether sandwiched, sighted or pickled
not a big fan of herrings, whether sandwiched, sighted or pickled
The Word Detective explains that the curing process turns the fish a red color and lends it a distinctive smell. The fish was tied to a string and dragged through the woods to teach hunting dogs to follow a trail. Later, red herrings may also have been used to confuse the hounds in order to prolong a foxhunt or to test their ability to stay with a scent.
Palewriter wrote:not a big fan of herrings, whether sandwiched, sighted or pickled
I like my herrings neither red nor read.
Pickled, they are delicious, in my opinion. There is a northern Swedish speciality, fermented herring (surströmming), which takes quite a strong stomach and lots of practice to enjoy. It smells of...um...long-dead fish. It's actually delicious once you get it into your mouth, but it's certainly nothing for the faint of heart.
What does not destroy me, makes me strong. [Or, What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.] Friedrich Neitzche
gailr wrote:Palewriter wrote:PM#1: "Oi! Let's kill a fish, do horrible things to it, and when it gets really disturbing, let's see who we can get to eat it by claiming it's a delicacy!"
PM#2: "Brilliant! Then let's curdle some cow's milk, subject it to processes too graphic to describe around impressionable children, swill it about in fermented grain, and call it 'Vieux Boulogne'."
gailr wrote:Your descriptions were beautiful, PW!
I mock these things only because my maternal heritage included a truly penitential Christmas Eve tradition. I know that the ingredients would have been valuable and appreciated by my peasant ancestors under Good King W [digression] not to be confused with any other King W that might spring to mind [/digression]
Stargzer wrote:Not herring but at least it's a (reportedly) fish: Lutefisk (of Lake Woebegon (in)fame(y) ). See the quotes at the bottom of the article.
Bailey wrote:oh dear, I do lack y'all's culinary experiences; Thank God!
mark not-fonda-gagging Bailey
But, this is more like it, I think y'all have been pretty wimpy lately, one little thread from the poo-buts and y'all folded like a ladies fan. Way to go guys!
Huny wrote:Huny -who can remove my own stitches without so much as a flinch, but my palet is a little more discriminating.
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POLICE searching for an escaped prisoner believed to be in Dorset say he still hasn't been found.
Ashley Tessyman, 30, absconded from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire, where he was serving a prison sentence for burglary and robbery, on Monday, July 21.
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Really? 2004 holds promise? Do tell. Err, never mind, I'd rather not endure another Bailey stat-skewering. Which leaves this question: how can one player with an enormous "if" tag hanging around his neck qualify as a "promising" draft?Originally Posted by Betterread
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This past Saturday my daughter made her First Communion. So we of course had the obligatory party. Had the whole family over. Following is the menu;
1. Pulled Pork: smoked two 4.5 pound pork shoulders on Friday, used the cider squirt from "Sauces, Rubs and Marinades" to mop through out the smoke. Had NC Vinegar sauce and BBQ sauce on the side.
2. Beef sates: Thinly sliced flank steak marinated. I have a great marinade for flank steak I will post if anyone is interested.
3. Chicken sates: thinly sliced chicken tenders marinated in a garlic herb marinaed.
4. Barbecued shrimp. Some with a BBQ sauce and some with a garlic butter.
5. Pork and Beans
6. Homemade coleslaw: the vinegar based type. No mayonaise.
7. Vegetable lasagna.
8. Hamburgers and chicken burgers.
And of course dessert.
Everything went well and the food turned out great. My sister inlaw thinks I should be a caterer.


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Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings but we were informed by Copeland Furniture yesterday that the following collections of their Frank Lloyd Wright furniture line are being discontinued as of June 30, 2013:
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A9 TV; December 14th, 2011
(In response to the statement: "There is evolution in the Qur'an")
Let us ask them. Ask them, "How did the angels evolve. How did it happen? Did it happen by way of evolution? No way. How did jinni come into being?" Tell it to me. "How did the mansions of Paradise come into being? The pillows in Paradise, the covers in Paradise? The cups in Paradise?" Let us give us the answers to these.
(About "covering" in the Qur'an)
There are also some brothers who claim that there is no scarf in the Qur'an. They say, "There is not such a word [referring to 'scarf'], the verse refers to any kind of cover." I also respect that person. According to my conviction however, it exists because I also consider the hadith as a basis. That is to say, this word exists because I also take the hadith into consideration, but it is important to respect people of every conviction. If they interpret the Qur'an in this way, I also respect it.
This will also apply to the system of Mahdi (as). There will be those ladies in scarves and without scarves as well as ladies in revealing clothes. They will be classy. When we say "Islam", extraordinarily classy people, very high quality lives will come to mind.
(In response to the question, "Aren't all the four books just books?")
All the four books are just but it is only the Qur'an which was not distorted, that did not change. The others, in their unchanged forms, are also surely true. They were true when they were first sent. For instance, the Torah, in the form that it was sent, was true in its unchanged form. The Gospel is also just in its undistorted form. Can they ever be just in their distorted forms? Islam is contemporary in all ages. Islam is beyond "modernity". A Muslim is the highest quality, wisest and classiest person of the world. A Muslim is strong.
When "ladies" are in question, our brothers immediately want to cover their eyes and heads, withdraw them from social life, put veils over their faces and disallow them from talking and want to lock them in rooms. They also generate a different system for themselves; all these entail such a defeat. Otherwise, Muslims would right now reign the world and it would never end, Insha'Allah.
The purpose of these people is the following; first of all, they want to disallow Muslim ladies altogether from a social life. They say, "Let them remain in their homes." What does this mean? For one thing, fully half of all Muslims are entirely rendered inactive. On the other hand, they push the other half into the depths of corruption and bigotry. Withdrawing them from arts and sciences, and all other aspects of life that can be active, they pave the way to irreligion and say to disbelievers, "We have opened our doors wide open; come and invade us". We have removed the notions of the system of Mahdi and the coming of Prophet Jesus (as). We no longer speak of the Unity of Islam. A few who have become senile are already on duty right now. Consequently there no longer exists the notion of the Unity of Islam. We destroyed the thought of the Unity of Islam and ruined their enthusiasm and zeal. We made them stay in their homes and right now they consider themselves to be very pious. Each group regards itself to be very devout and among those who have been saved. Then they give [disbelievers] the sign to begin. They formed a system that would first do away with Iraq, and then Afghanistan, Libya and Syria. We thwarted their plots. This time they brought Muslim hodjas into the game, and they attempted to impose Darwinism and materialism on the people. At this stage too we took their Darwin grandpa from their hands, creased him and threw it into their heads just like throwing something into a basket because their heads are empty.
(In response to the question, "Will Turkey annihilate Israel?")
Turkey is a country that advocates peace, love, democracy and justice. It has no intention to destroy any country. Turkey always looks at the world positively. Let's assume Syria; Turkey wants Syria to be good.
Allah creates every each bit of intelligence. There is no intelligence peculiar to anyone. Allah creates it second by second. That intelligence is presented to him in his destiny second by second. Otherwise there is not a fixed intelligence or wisdom, insha'Allah.
(In response to the question "My girlfriend whom I love does not love me")
You first advocate the Turkish-Islamic Union and live by the morality of the Qur'an. "There is a girl I love." You also love a melon. What is love for? You need to love for the good pleasure of Allah, and because she has fear of Allah. Why will that girl love you? Because she seeks the most of Allah's approval. Do you have this attribute? No. Why will she love you, right? You must have the manifestations of Allah. If you say, "She must love me", then you would make an idol out of yourself. This would simply be idolatry. She must love Allah's manifestation in you for Allah's good pleasure. She will look for fear of Allah, the moral perfection, profundity and wisdom. She will want you to serve Islam and the Qur'an, but look at what you are deeply occupied with. You had to be after the Unity of Islam first and learn the Qur'an. You had to be among those who struggle for Islam. You must devote all your life to Islam and the Qur'an, and when that young girl sees you, she will say, "He is such a devoted Muslim. Masha'Allah, how nicely does Allah manifest in him! He is like a light, let me love him." But what do you say? "I love her flesh and bones." Who creates that flesh and bones? Allah creates. Allah creates her [image] in your brain. Who do we praise? Allah. Are you aware of this? No. Then you need to open your mind.
(In response to the question "In which mosque does Mr. Oktar perform his Friday prayer?")
Let me ask you then; what kind of activities do you make for the establishment of the Unity of Islam? How many times have you read the Qur'an? What kind of service do you have? Have you distributed any books to anyone? Have you ever become instrumental in some having faith? In which mosque? For one thing, every house is a mosque. The home of every Muslim is a mosque. Allah made the entire world a mosque for Muslims. The concept you are speaking of is found in Christianity. Christians only worship Allah in the church. Our Prophet (saas) says that Allah made the entire world a mosque for Muslims, therefore the houses of Muslims are also mosques. One can go to his house and perform his Friday prayer at home with his brothers. One is assigned as an imam, and then they fulfill this act of worship.
They never mention the Unity of Islam. It is the most important obligation. I have become instrumental in millions of people having faith. Hundreds of millions of my books have been distributed all over the world. Hundreds of millions of my books have been downloaded from Internet. Not one or two; hundreds of millions. We have eradicated Darwinism and materialism from the face of the world. Alhamdulillah.
What can I say to you, when you do not understand that the house of a Muslim is his mosque?


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Short of five first-choice players, including top try scorer Ian Knott, Sutton & Epsom came through their most difficult match in London Division Two South West this season winning at Chobham 44-24 on Saturday.
Chobham are a very dangerous side and only complete concentration in defence kept them out.
The host's fly half Alex Seers had a great game with the boot pinning Sutton back time and again with monster touch kicks and kicking 14 of Chobham's 24 points.
However, he was more than matched by Sutton's man of the match full back Steve Warnham who not only scored a try but kicked four conversions and three penalties - three of the conversions came from the touch line.
Sutton had the edge in the tight scrum but the Chobham back-row just edged them out in loose play turning the visitors over several times.
Chobham, however, found Sutton's superbly well organised defence a hard nut to crack and time and again promising attacks broke down on this obdurate wall.
Sutton opened the scoring with a penalty from Warnham who added to his tally shortly after coming in at pace behind a 10 metre scrum he wove his way through the Chobham defence to score midway to the posts - he converted his own try.
Chobham then woke up and took the game to Sutton controlling matters for some time they were eventually rewarded with two penalties from Seers to narrow the gap.
Sutton soon came back from this and from a scrum 30 metres out the ball went out to right wing Michael Cartledge who chipped over the defence and won the race to touch down in the corner.
Warnham converted and then made the next try, following a line out, he made a brilliant break committed the defence and gave a perfectly timed pass outside to left wing Charlie Purvis who forced his way over in the corner - Warnham converted and at half time Sutton led 6-24.
Chobham dominated matters after the restart but struggled to break through until Sutton conceded a series of penalties and from a five-metre lineout Chobham's number eight Tommy Guy drove in for their first try, which Seers converted.
Almost from the kick off Sutton's right wing Cartledge wove his magic down the wing before passing inside to powerful number eight Shawn Renwick who carry three Chobham players as he forced his way over in the corner - Warnham converted.
Seers added two penalties shortly after to make the scores 19-31.
Warnham then kicked his third penalty before a charge by Sutton's captain flanker Matt Whitaker made 20 metres, he passed to replacement flanker Joe Ridgely who made it almost to the line but got his pass away to centre Brendan Kipping for him to score in the corner.
With three minutes to go Chobham managed to manufacture a gap in the Sutton defence and a lovely loop round by full back Harry Guy saw him slice through to score wide on the left.
With less than a minute to go Sutton won a scrum 20 metres out and their hard working lock James Caddy taking the ball at pace swatted the defence away to score Sutton's final try in the corner.
The conversion was missed but this bonus point victory consolidates Sutton's place at the top of the table.
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Reigning premiership coach Alastair Clarkson has called for sweeping reforms to the AFL coaching ranks to block any repeat of the Essendon supplements scandal which he said had been allowed to ''ambush'' the game.
Revealing his severe disappointment at Essendon and regretting that he and other senior coaches had not communicated their dismay to James Hird when it could have made a difference, Clarkson said it was wrong to assume that other senior coaches felt Hird had been harshly treated by the AFL.
Clarkson also said he had harboured strong sympathy for AFL boss Andrew Demetriou and likened Demetriou's efforts to handle the saga throughout the 2013 season to ''treading a pathway through a minefield''.
Under the Clarkson blueprint, which he also outlined in a frank presentation to the AFL Commission in Sydney on Monday, Hird would not have been allowed to coach the Bombers without AFL accreditation and at least two years' coaching experience.
Clarkson told Fairfax Media: ''We need to ensure (the Essendon supplements scandal) never happens in our game again. What have we learned? What have coaches learned about their obligations and responsibilities to young men? What have clubs learned? What have junior coaches learned?
''It's too easy to sweep it under the carpet and hope it's never going to happen again. Next time it could be illicit drugs or young girls in night clubs. It comes down to having the right systems and protocols in place.
''Hirdy (James Hird) needs accreditation to coach under nines but not an AFL footy team. It really concerns me that the game doesn't protect itself in the way, say, the teaching industry does.''
Clarkson, who has just returned from two weeks at Harvard Business School, said he had chosen to speak in some depth about his concerns because he believed senior coaches had more to offer than simply self-interest in the governing of the game.
''I know there will be a view which says: 'Button your lip Clarkson. This doesn't involve you, concentrate on Hawthorn and don't worry about other clubs,''' he said. ''For too long, coaches have had that attitude or felt they should. For too long, we've said nothing. We need to speak up about this.
''We're only temporary custodians. We're just here to protect the game and pass the baton on to the next generation and ensure it is in a good state.
''We've just got to make sure that things like what happened last year must never be allowed to ambush the game again, to tarnish what is a great game.''
Clarkson said it was the role of the AFL to put regulations in place, although he has already outlined details of his recommendations to the AFL Coaches Association. He
said that coaches' licences should be mandatory and that by 2020 every senior coach appointed should have coached his own team for a minimum two years.
His comments came after not only the unprecedented suspension of Hird in 2013 but Brisbane's sacking of its three-time premiership captain Michael Voss, who also took over as coach with no previous experience. ''The game doesn't protect itself from over-zealous board members,'' Clarkson added, ''who become fixated on the idea of a club legend or a star player becoming their coach with no experience.''
Clarkson said he had been disappointed that reports of AFL Coaches' Association bosses visiting and working with Hird had given ''half a suggestion that the coaches' association sympathised with Hirdy and understood and felt he'd been harshly done by. That was not my view, not many of the other coaches' view.
''I'd like to (talk with James Hird) at some stage, but now is probably not the time.
''The time we could have had an influence was half-way through the year, but unfortunately that didn't happen.''
Asked whether he had sympathised with AFL chief Andrew Demetriou, who came under fire for his handling of the drugs scandal, Clarkson replied: ''Hell yes.
''I really felt for Andrew (Demetriou). He was trying to do the right thing by the game. He and Mike (Fitzpatrick) were trying to protect the game, the code and all of us in the game, and he was treading a pathway through a minefield. There were landmines all over the place.
''It affected all of us and it forced us to look at ourselves and what we could learn from it at Hawthorn. Coaches are pretty resilient, but it was more to do with the wider damage to the game. We have a great game and it was ambushed and it could have been avoided.''
A former teacher, long-time assistant coach also boasting experience at VFL and SANFL level, Clarkson is entering his 10th season at Hawthorn and was summoned by the commission to present his views after a session the previous season with 2012 premiership coach John Longmire.
After coaching Hawthorn to a second premiership under his tutelage, Clarkson said he had also been influenced late last year by a visit to St George's Park in the UK, the English Football Association's national football centre for coaching and development, a centre he believed that the AFL could use as a model.


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Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian in bikinis
Here are behind-the-scene photos of Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian shooting the promo for their upcoming reality show Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami. Because only in America can you build a career out of falling out of the same vagina as your sister with a giant ass who starred in a purposefully leaked sex tape. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure these two have some sort of natural talent. And by that I mean you can see Khloe's pubic hair in the eighth shot. Watch out, Hollywood!
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Ok...haha. But I wanted to share this pic of Derin and I! He surprised me with a visit while I was getting chemo this week!
I will post more of an update on me, in the new few days. sorry I haven't been around a lot, but I have had a lot of stuff going on. Love you all!
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Young cricketers from Clitheroe Cobras have been in the UAE to support England in the one-day series and play a few challenge matches themselves, in Day Seven of his blog, coach FAROUK HUSSAIN finds himself at home before the flight home...
Everyone checked out early this morning and headed off to Dubai College for our final game before flying home in the evening.
A new phenomena awaited us at the venue – a concrete wicket!
It was clearly in need of a good heavy rolling however with more undulations than Tarquin's stomach, obviously something that had been laid by Rogue Builders.
The outfield was not quite as smooth or closely mowed as previous venues and you felt like you were playing at certain Ribblesdale League grounds – lads should feel more at home I thought.
The batting failed to click and the Cobras managed a meagre 76 with a solid effort from Sam Mulligan, top scoring with 13 and several single figure scores from the rest.
The home side smashed their way to the target with Dom Stuart taking the only wicket to fall.
A quick pasta lunch, which king Cobra managed to use to decorate his white polo shirt with, was followed by a mad dash to the Dubai International Stadium to watch the England game.
Yet again a primitive ticket office and absurd security system greeted our group but eventually we made our way through the maze of barriers and found a place to sit.
Actually we could have had our pick of hundreds of seats – as the crowd was fairly sparse! Lots of singing and banter with the Pakistan fans, led as always by Tarquin helped to get everyone in a jovial mood, which deflected attention from the imminent flight home.
Shovelhands Lomax and son, accompanied by a pen and camera decided to go on a mission to grab yet more autographs and his persistence paid off as he returned brandishing KP's signature. Another meeting with Chacha Cricket was followed by a change of viewing area as the Cobras headed up to the top tier to get a bird's eye view of proceedings.
King Cobra and family disappeared for a quick meal and returned an hour later to gather the troops, to make the journey back to the hotel.
A shower, meal and even time for a quick coffee were the final acts as the Cobras boarded the coach to Abu Dhabi and the depressing thought of returning to the cold and work!
Wonder what happened to Florence as she did not make the return journey with us!
Did she ever make it to Qatar, her next destination, or is she currently being detained by the authorities in Dubai for theft and deception? Perhaps she is now on the FBI's most wanted list.
It has been an amazing experience for all and I'm sure it will be remembered for the rest of everyone's lives.
Many new friendships made and lots of stories to tell,which will become taller as each month goes by.


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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
Many companies have taken cost-cutting initiatives over the last few years. In uncertain times, some leaders carefully select their growth opportunities and position themselves to capture market share. Others optimize their sales force effectiveness to improve competitiveness.
One common mistake companies make is to reduce costs across the board by a fixed percentage, which weakens the competitive position. Let's instead review a few best practices.
Identify a well-defined and targeted offering. The priorities of your top customers may be different in an uncertain economic environment than in an economy of rapid growth. For example, one company that previously prioritized convenience and accessibility now prioritizes maintenance costs as one of the most important buying factors. Understanding what matters to your top customers will enable sales and marketing to tailor the offering, marketing material and key selling points based on changes in customer needs. Furthermore, every customer consumes internal resources. By focusing on the most important customers and tailoring offerings to them, companies can focus their internal resources and eliminate, reduce, consolidate or outsource non-critical activities. One example is to tailor pre- and after-sales support activities to the most important customers and offerings. This leads to the next best practice.
Focus cost-cutting and productivity improvements on those activities that drive the largest share of their SG&A expenses. One company applied an activity-based costing analysis to identify its most costly activities and then focused on those to reduce costs – a much more effective way than just applying a cost-cutting figure across the board. Initiatives that were undertaken to reduce costs included standardizing the product design activities in the sales process, eliminate nonprofitable customers (to both drive fewer non value-added sales activities and immediately improve profitability), improve and automate the quoting tool, work with process repeatability, and cross-train across certain sales back office roles. This company estimated a total saving of 26 percent from all initiatives. Typical savings are in the range of 20 to 25 percent (but can be higher or lower).
However, some companies decide to use the improved productivity to take on more sales, without hiring new people, while others prefer using it to directly reduce operating expenses.
Be cautious with pricing.Pricing has a larger impact on profitability than almost all other means available to managers. Yet pricing does not receive enough focus in most organizations. Managers and salespeople need to be careful with discounting, especially during uncertain times. A cut of $1 directly hits the bottom line by the same amount.
More focus and stricter pricing policies are often needed to avoid price wars and price leakage. In uncertain times, it is especially important to define what those are. Differentiation is another area affecting pricing. When you are providing a different value than your competitors, the challenge instead lies in setting an appropriate price – you may even be able to raise your price in a downturn. Improving value-based selling, setting price of offerings based on your customers' needs, and implementing stricter policies around pricing and discounting are examples of important levers available to managers in uncertain economic environments.
Other common initiatives include stricter performance management, improving prioritization of customer prospects, redefining sales deployment of both frontline and back office personnel (territory coverage, roles, activities, number of people, etc.), reducing complexity and finding new means of financing customers. Some companies reduce, eliminate, consolidate or outsource non-critical activities – both to save cost and improve focus. Others take the opportunity to improve productivity of frontline sales by implementing a value based selling approach.
Best-in-class companies use several of these approaches to improve their competitive position by working effectively with sales management in a slow-growing economy.
Rickard Alfredéen is the founder of Oneforce, a management consulting firm focusing on growth strategy and performance improvement.


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