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John Dollar
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Young widowed Charlotte Lewes leaves World War I England for Burma, falls in love with sailor John Dollar, and becomes marooned with him—and eight children—on a remote island.
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Excerpt: John Dollar
Chapter One: Last Act Of The Apostle
They appeared with the sun at their backs on the crest of the hill after daybreak, black figures, threading their way toward the sea through the gray rocks and heather into the town of St. Ives.
The old Indian descended first, leading the donkey on a tether; Charlotte rode across the donkey's back. Charlotte's hair had gone from gold to white when she was rescued from the island years ago, and it fell around her now, wild and full and loose, because the Indian had thought it looked its best that way. The Indian had rinsed the long white hair in tea she brewed from flowers of the English chamomile, then she had anointed it with almond oil, but hadn't found the courage nor the faith to bind it up. Neither had she closed the eyes, folded the arms, entwined the fingers, nor wrapped the body with cloths soaked in linseed oil to stanch its putrefaction. She had known her mistress to have died before so this time she sat vigil, not daring for a full day to disturb the body from what she thought could be a deep but only temporary sleep. She had waited, watching, holding a makeshift wake to discover if this death was going to be irrevocable in the way that some deaths are, or if this death was going to be a sleight of hand like Christ's or like the seasons. This was not the first time she had watched a person die and this was not the only time this person, in particular, had died; so she was not bereft so much as she was chary in the several hours of severe and awful silence that descended over Charlotte's body. Finally three things happened — not so much occurred as seemingly accumulated — which proved that death this time was lasting and irrevocable. The first proof surfaced on the corpse's skin: Charlotte was an old woman, two decades older than the Indian, and for the last ten years her skin and her aroma had been those of dry old age, two powdery sensations, like the wings of lepidoptera. But after she had fallen silent in the night her skin had started to turn waxy. The second proof was soon to follow with the daylight. Charlotte's eyes — one blue, one green: the independent signs of her two natures — had always signaled youth, but with the light of the next day they grew murrhine and clotted, vitelline as yolks and lastly, thirdly, she began to stink.
The Indian had been alone but once in life and so, exploring that condition, she began to sing. While cleansing Charlotte's hair in chamomile, the Indian surprised herself in song. It was not a pleasant noise at first, arising as it did from grief, but after several sounds of pure lament, the Indian found music, half-remembered, from her childhood and she sang, nonstop, as she groomed the corpse and set out on her journey with it into town. A tin miner's daughter, on her way to school that morning near St. Ives, was frightened by the sound and ran to town to warn her friends a witch was walking down the hill, but sightlines over Cornwall ravel. The land buckles and it troughs and although the children of St. Anselm's school in St. Ives strained at the window, they couldn't catch sight of the demon. The witch and its victim had vanished.
The Indian wove 'round the valley, avoiding its roads, cutting through pastures where lambs for the slaughter ran, innocent. She saw several men in succession, wearing caps and rough jackets. She gave them wide berth. She was unused to men. She was unused to people. Charlotte and she had lived for six decades on high land where rock was the backbone just under the earth. They had done nothing. They looked at the sea. The Indian knitted and planted her gourds and potatoes. Of all of God's fruits she best loved potatoes, loved holding them, planting their eyes. The Indian cooked: unleavened bread, thick soup, thin stews. They never ate at a table. On a mat on the floor, side by side, back to back, they took single meals never breathing a prayer of thanksgiving. At night before going to bed they drank bowls of goat's milk and looked at the sea. When they spoke, if they spoke, they were careful of saying not much. Birthdays were always forgotten. The seasons were never rejoiced. The summers in Cornwall were never too hot to remind them of where they had come from, or Hell. They lost their religion to silence, they lost their forbearance to fear. Year after year they refused to forget, to look forward, look inward, look anywhere, but to sea. The Indian loved the blind eyes of potatoes. She rubbed them. She set them eyesdown in the rock-riddled earth. Each year she grew the same number. Nothing progressed. Nothing changed. Except Charlotte was dead and soon, the Indian knew, she herself would die, too.
Only first she had come into town to make peace with the englishman's devil.
The man in the black dress had spoken.
Madam, he said, Madam, he thought, was the best he could do. "Madam, he said, "I must ask you most kindly to see my position."
"I will see it, yes. Ask."
"You must see that it's not every day."
"Very good. Yes, it's not."
"It's not every day one is called on to deal with a matter like this."
"Yes, it is not."
"You do speak, you are fluent, conversant in English?"
"I am a Subject."
"Of course, well, the rules are quite clear. The rules are quite strict on the subject."
"She is One. A Subject."
"On this matter, I mean. Holy ground. There's a question of Rites. Holy unction. A question of — do you know — was she — baptized?"
"She was — properly baptized?"
"When and where?"
"A long time ago. In a church."
"But I mean, before we consider, we need the baptismal certificate."
"Yes, very good, I will pay."
"You don't understand. There has to be proof that she's Church of England...."
"Yes, very good. She is English."
"The proof. She is English. The Church of England. Same-same."
The man in the black dress waved the back of his hand toward the donkey. "Look," he said. He was not meeting her eyes. She looked where he looked. "Go over there," he instructed. A sign read, "Police." "They can help you."
"For Heaven?"
"Properly buried?"
"I'm sor-ry — ?"
"You won't make the business?"
"Look — "
"You won't say the prayers?"
"I am sor-ry...."
"You won't put her down in this ground?"
"It's out of the question."
"The 'question'?"
"Verboten. Défendu. Non licet, interdit. Vetitum est."
Was he mad? Was this hokus?
The Indian took two steps backwards and put up her hand. She showed her palm to his eyes to signify she, too, could translate. The english makes laws. He makes one law for men. He makes one law for women, a law for his children. Laws for his dogs. A law for bats. This law, exclusive, ecclesiastic, for keeping the dead from the dead, under ground. Very good, she translated. The english would never fill rivers with corpses, he hides them instead in the ground. He eats with sharp knives. He chews with a knife and a fork. He buries his dead so the other white castes will not cook them and eat them. Worms and the maggots are better than teeth of one's enemies, that's why the white caste is always at table. He eats and he eats. He eats mountains and ore. He eats diamonds and rubles, blue sky. He eats cities, chews names. He eats people. Her name was something a long time ago that the english had chewed from its whole state of "Menaka" into a word they said "Monica" into the status of "Monkey", for short. He translated her person, he chewed and he chewed. The Indian knew a translation, though, too. She translated his laws into liquid, into the likely suspicion of outlawry, floating face-up on her being, pretending a surface, a sea: she could bury, o yes. She had buried before. She could translate while smiling, bow down and back up, take the donkey with Charlotte across it to wait by the gate of the high wall till darkness, till he and his brothers all slept. It would be pocus, a bother, the words, but she'd have to remember. She'd said them once, many times, many ages ago. Blessed be the root of our desiring, no, no. May that come upon him which comes upon a drum at times of feasting, yes. A beating. No one would deny her right to mourn. No one would prevent her doing right by Charlotte's soul.
She sat down on her haunches in front of the wall. The donkey slept, standing. She sang, while she sat and watched Charlotte. She held Charlotte's hand. Charlotte's hair moved in the wind, as if living.
After dark they stole in. There was a moon and the graves were all light. Some spirits assembled. Diggery dig, Monkey said. In her heart she felt slight as a girl. Against the wall, by a shed, there was a shovel, a bucket, a single-wheeled handcart. Monkey tethered the donkey. How many years ago, Charlotte, did they do what they did on that shore by the light of this moon? Dig here, you crazy old woman, the Indian ordered herself.
She dug.
She threw her weight into the breaking of ground. Sixty years, or a lifetime, Just digging, she judged. She and Charlotte had killed them, not Monkey so much, although Monkey had beaten their heads with a stone, after their hands had stopped moving. Then Charlotte and she had dragged their two bodies down to the sea for the vultures and sharks. Then Charlotte had said, 'I want you to bury him.' Charlotte was crazy by then.
Monkey had dug a big hole, digging alone in the sand with her hands. Charlotte had stood by, just watching. 'Is it ready? she'd said. Monkey was blinded by tears. How big must it be? she had wondered. When should I stop?
Charlotte had picked up his bones. The arms and the legs and the head. Then she and Monkey had puzzled them out in the earth till they looked like a man. Place his head facing Hell, Charlotte said. Monkey twisted the skull. 'Place him eyes-down in the earth.'
Then Charlotte had wept and Monkey covered the bones. Night had come fast. Charlotte tamped the earth with her feet and the moon had come out. Under the moon she kept tamping and tamping, stamping his grave as if tamping a fire, stamping and stamping, a march going nowhere. When she came to a halt she fell to her knees and said, 'Say it with me. Man that is born of a woman is full of misery Amen.'
— Misery, amen, Monkey said. She got down on her knees next to Charlotte.
He's cut down like a flower he fleeth as shadow and never continues one stay Amen.
— In one stay, amen, Monkey said.
Thou knowest Lord secrets of our hearts but spare us O God most mighty O holy and merciful savior Thou worthy judge Suffer us not at last Amen.
— Yes, Monkey said.
Say after me: Earth to earth ashes to ashes.
— Ashes. Two ashes, Monkey had said.
Dust to dust.
— A Dust. Two dusts.
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end.
'Without end,' Monkey said.
Copyright © 1989 by Marianne Wiggins


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Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant
Bacterial and fungal diseases
Livestock-Associated MRSA (LA-MRSA) belonging to ST398 lineage, common among pigs and other animals, emerged in Central and Northern Europe, becoming a new risk factor for MRSA among farm workers. Strains belonging to ST398 can be responsible for human colonization and infection, mainly in areas with high livestock-farming. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant
In the period March-April 2010, 879 nasal swabs were taken from subjects at admission to a local hospital serving an area of the Lombardy Region devoted to agriculture and farming. In the period March 2010-February 2011, all MRSA strains from community-acquired infection (CAI) observed in the same hospital, were collected. Molecular characterization of the isolates included SCC
Out of 879 nasal swabs examined, 9 (1%) yielded MRSA. Five strains were assigned to sequence type (ST)398 (
In an area of Italy with high density of pig farming, LA-MRSA is able to colonize the population and rarely to produce infections. Typical CA-MRSA is more common than LA-MRSA among CAI.
Starting from the last decade, MRSA epidemiology largely changed, due to the emergence of new MRSA lineages, responsible for infections occurring in the community among patients without known risks factors for the acquisition of MRSA and without previous hospital contacts
More recently, the emergence of an MRSA clone colonizing pigs and, more rarely, other farm animals (cattle and poultry) have been reported in Europe
Since LA-MRSA was found in dust from pig holdings
Infections due to LA-MRSA have been reported occasionally in farm workers and their family members
In Italy, LA-MRSA ST398 prevalence in farm workers is unknown. In the study previously cited, MRSA carriage in Italian veterinarians was found to be 54%
Other MRSA lineages different from ST398 were found in a European survey on the prevalence of MRSA in pig holdings. One lineage, characterized by
This study was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of LA-MRSA colonization and the occurrence of LA-MRSA infections in subjects living in an area of the Lombardy region, where livestock farming is a prominent activity.
Setting of the study and source of isolates
Two prospective studies were performed: a study on MRSA colonization in patients at hospital admission and a study on MRSA in community-acquired infections (CAI). Both studies were conducted at the Manerbio Hospital, a local hospital with 250 beds, serving a population of approximately 120.000 inhabitants. This area was chosen for the studies because a case of LA-MRSA infection was detected in 2008
Figure 1
Density of breeding and fattening pigs in Italy
Density of breeding and fattening pigs in Italy. Adapted from
For the colonization study, in the period March-April 2010, all subjects presenting to the hospital for pre-admission laboratory tests before planned surgery, were subjected to a nasal swab for MRSA screening. Swabs were plated onto Mannitol Salt agar and Brilliance MRSA agar plates (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Milan, Italy). No enrichment culture was performed. The isolates were identified using an automated system (Vitek2, bioMérieux, Marcy-l'Etoile, France) at the Manerbio Hospital laboratory. Interpretative criteria were those suggested by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
The study on CAI was conducted from March 2010 to February 2011. The definition of CAI included infections in outpatients and in hospitalized patients, within 48 h from hospital admission, who had not been hospitalized in the previous 3 months. MRSA strains originating from CAI were collected and further characterized. Only the first MRSA isolate per patient was studied.
Nasal screening was part of the pre-admission routine tests for surgical patients at the hospital involved in the study. Patients gave informed consent to the surgical procedure. Clinical data and samples (bacterial isolates) were anonymised before being used for the study. The study was exempt from Ethics Committee approval according to local and national regulations.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
In vitro susceptibility tests were obtained by an automated system (Vitek2, bioMérieux, Marcy-l'Etoile, France). The antimicrobial agents tested included: oxacillin, gentamicin, levofloxacin, erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline, rifampicin, vancomycin, teicoplanin, tigecycline, linezolid, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, fusidic acid and mupirocin. Interpretative criteria were those suggested by the CLSI
Molecular characterization of the isolates
Genomic DNA of MRSA isolates was extracted by the QIAamp DNA Mini Kit (QIAGEN, Hilden, Germany) and used as a template for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification.
To determine the Staphylococcal chromosomal cassette
Amplification, sequencing and analysis of the polymorphic region of the protein A gene (
In the colonization study, 9 out of 879 patients (1%) subjected to nasal screening prior to hospitalization were positive for MRSA. The age of patients carrying MRSA ranged from 17 to 71 years (median age 58); 4 patients were females and 5 were males. Out of the 9 patients colonized, 5 (56%) carried LA-MRSA ST398. The overall LA-MRSA colonization rate was 0.56%.
The characteristics of the MRSA isolates are shown in Table
In the infection study, 20 CAI due to MRSA were detected in the span of one year. Thirteen patients were females and 7 were males. The age of patients ranged from 8 months to 85 years (median age 53). Out of the 20 isolates, 17 were obtained from SSTI, 2 from otitis externa and 1 from bloodstream infection. One of the isolates from otitis externa was t899/ST398/SCC
ST8 and ST1 were found among both PVL-positive and PVL-negative isolates. PVL-negative ST8 were negative for ACME, too. All ST1 isolates (4 strains), belonged to
All the isolates, both from colonization and infections, were fully susceptible to vancomycin, teicoplanin, linezolid, tigecycline and mupirocin. All ST398 isolates were resistant to tetracycline. Resistance profiles to other non-beta-lactam antibiotics are shown in Table
In the present study we examined MRSA strains obtained from nasal screening of subjects prior to hospital admission and MRSA strains from CAI in an Italian Region, Lombardy, with the highest density of pig farming in Italy (48.2% of all the pigs reared in the country)
Although the number of MRSA isolates obtained in this study was small, two different pictures emerged clearly: LA-MRSA, belonging to ST398, was prevalent (56%) among the admission screening MRSA isolates, while, among the infections typical PVL-positive CA-MRSA predominate and only one strain belonging to ST398 was found. The percentage of LA-MRSA out of all MRSA colonizing strains is similar to that found in patients at admission to hospital in a region with high density of animal farming in Germany
Unfortunately we were unable to obtain precise information about the working activity of the colonized subjects or of the infected patients, therefore we do not know if any of them worked or lived in close contact with pigs or other farm animals. The overall percentage of ST398 colonization in our study (0.56%) is in the range (from <0.01 to 1.2%) described in the Netherlands and Germany, regarding non-exposed healthy population
Our study confirms that the presence of LA-MRSA in human infections is rare. LA-MRSA isolates have been reported to sporadically cause mild or serious infections and a hospital outbreak
In our study on outpatient infections, a prominent role was played by typical CA-MRSA strains. The presence of a variety of CA-MRSA clones including USA300, has been observed, as already reported in other studies
The recovery of isolates belonging to t127/ST1 is intriguing. t127/ST1 strains were recently isolated from pigs in Italy and the presence of a pig reservoir of this lineage has been hypothesized
Other clones causing infections are likely of hospital origin, such as the PVL-negative ST8 clone, resembling the "Lyon clone", a well adapted hospital clone that emerged in France and spread in other European countries, including Italy
Italy is one of the European countries with the highest MRSA rate according to data from the EARS-Net (around 40%) and with the highest density of pig-livestock farming
The presence of LA-MRSA in the general population confirms the importance of the animal reservoir and indicate the need for preventive measures to control the extent of LA-MRSA spread.
MRSA: Methicillin-resistant
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
MM participated in the design of the study, carried out the molecular analyses and drafted the manuscript. PP, AB and AI participated in the design of the study and provided isolates. AS helped to perform the molecular typing. AP conceived the design of the study and helped to draft the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
We are grateful to F. Mancini for her help with SCC
This study was supported in part by a grant from the Italian Ministry of Health, CCM project: "Sorveglianza dell'antibiotico-resistenza in comunità, nelle infezioni trasmesse dagli alimenti e in quelle di origine zoonosica".
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has no responsibility for the views expressed in this article.
What is MRSA?
Geographic distribution of
Community-associated meticillin-resistant
Outbreak of skin and soft tissue infections in a hospital newborn nursery in Italy due to community-acquired meticillin-resistant
Community-acquired methicillin-resistant
Poring over pores: alpha-hemolysin and Panton-Valentine leukocidin in
Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant
Prevalence and molecular characteristics of methicillin-resistant
Prevalence of livestock-associated MRSA in communities with high pig-densities in The Netherlands
MRSA-ST398 in livestock farmers and neighbouring residents in a rural area in Germany
Prevalence of methicillin-resistant
Nasal colonization of humans with methicillin-resistant
Analysis of the baseline survey on the prevalence of methicillin-resistant
Community-acquired methicillin-resistant
Heterogeneity among methicillin-resistant
Molecular characterization of
Evoluzione del comparto suinicolo in Italia: criticità e fattori di rischio
Detection of
Identification of methicillin-resistant strains of staphylococci by polymerase chain reaction
DNA microarray-based characterisation of Panton-Valentine leukocidin-positive community-acquired methicillin-resistant
The innate immune modulators staphylococcal complement inhibitor and chemotaxis inhibitory protein of
Multiplex PCR strategy for subtyping the staphylococcal cassette chromosome
Typing of methicillin-resistant
Multilocus sequence typing for characterization of methicillin-resistant and methicillin-susceptible clones of
Characteristics of hospital patients colonized with livestock-associated meticillin-resistant
Emergence of unusual bloodstream infections associated with pig-borne-like
First outbreak of methicillin-resistant
Comparative genotypic and phenotypic characterisation of methicillin-resistant
The distribution of mobile genetic elements (MGEs) in MRSA CC398 is associated with both host and country
High clonal heterogeneity of Panton-Valentine leukocidin-positive meticillin-resistant
Vancomycin-heteroresistant phenotype in invasive methicillin-resistant
Epidemiology of invasive methicillin-resistant
Pre-publication history
The pre-publication history for this paper can be accessed here:

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It is quite well known that having a huge bank balance doesn't exactly transform a car owner into a driving god. A lack of common sense while driving, is a rather well known trait of supercar owners in this day and age. Case in point, the owner of the $1.4 million Ferrari LaFerrari driving his car in Budapest, Hungary.
Frustrated with the driver of the hatchback in front of him who wasn't giving way, the driver shifted into the next lane and floored the gas pedal. With the temperature around 10 degrees celsius, the cold Pirelli P Zero Corsas and 970Nm of Torque sent the overeager Ferrari owner and his prized possession into three vehicles parked on the side of the road.
Thankfully, no one was hurt or injured. However, the same can't be said of the LaFerrari or its driver's pride, both of which took a rather hard hit.


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Rodents like rats and mice may look cute in children's cartoons, but when you're dealing with them in real life, they are anything but pleasant. Rats and mice have long been the culprit of spreading some of the worst diseases and plagues in human history. Thanks to advances in sanitation and rodent control programs, the threat of disease from these rodents aren't as devastating to the human population, but they can still be an irritating problem around the home.
Rodents like mice and rats are chronic gnawers; they need to gnaw to live and so their constant need to gnaw makes them a destructive presence if they've infiltrated your home. The most common domestic rodents include the house mouse, the Norway rat and the roof rat. Once they've entered your home, you must act fast to get rid of them or else they will multiply and create a major infestation. These rodents also have the potential to contaminate your food, gnaw at your home's structure and possibly even ruin your electrical components of your home by chewing on wires.
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Theatre Review - 'Knot of the Heart'Posted by Alexander Hay
The pain and heartache of drug addiction is powerfully explored by David Eldridge in his new play
The story focuses on Lucy, an attractive and successful young woman enjoying a burgeoning career as the presenter of a TV children's show. But her social drug habit has developed into a hard drug addiction, casting a dark shadow over her happiness, and she is forced to quit her job when she is discovered smoking heroin in her dressing-room.
As her charmed life begins to slip away Lucy realises that the devoted support of her family does not come without a price. After lapsing into a state of helpless dependence, she finally goes into rehab at a crisis intervention centre.
But the rocky road to recovery not only becomes a test of Lucy's resilience, it also forces the family to confront long-buried secrets. Eldridge here provides a meticulously researched and moving insight into just what addiction entails but refuses to take a judgemental approach.
His protagonist is seen as a flawed but sympathetic individual – she is self-deceiving and a shameless exploiter of her mother's private wealth but also someone who eventually sees that her only hope is to try and make a recovery and she is not afraid of shying away from the truth.
Instead when she confesses "I have broken my own heart and I will never be able to mend it" she strikes an emotional chord in the audience.
Michael Attenborough's stylish and engrossing production, staged on a revolving set of glass and wood, successfully draws us into Lucy's tormented world and it is not afraid to underline the brutal fact that we are all alone in life and have no one but ourselves to rely on.
The part of Lucy was specifically written for Lisa Dillon and she fully rises to the challenge, giving an outstanding performance as the golden girl initially unable to halt her headlong decline. Thin, angry and self-justifying, she is someone who will stop at nothing to feed her addiction until the inevitable breaking point.
Margot Leicester also impresses as her desperate, driven and deluded mother, a woman haunted by guilt who passively aids her daughter in her terrible habit by holding the lighter, while Abigail Cruttenden fully convinces as Lucy's older, embittered lawyer sister Angela.
This may not be an easy watch but it certainly provides a memorable evening in the theatre.
Runs until April 30 at the Almeida Theatre
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The polycarbonate spoon and fork are as strong as steel, yet light as a feather. They're more than 4 times lighter than that stainless steel camping set some people lug around. They're completely reusable, unbreakable, and won't rust. The spoon is .2 ounces, and the fork is .3 ounces. Use your pocket knife instead of carrying a table knife to save even more weight. The spoon and fork are both a little long, so have a wild time and save weight by filing them down a tad.
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WONCA Europe Council Meeting Prague 2017
Dear WONCA Europe Council members,
We are pleased to invite you to our annual WONCA Europe Council Meeting, to be held in Prague on June 28th, 2017, from 8.30 – 15.00. The exact venue will be announced soon.
If you wish to confirm your attendance for the meeting, please complete the attached registration form and return it to: email@example.com
You are also kindly invited to participate in setting the meeting agenda by using the attached agenda template form.
The minutes of the Rio Council Meeting are also attached for your comments and additions. Please send any amendments by February 28th, 2017.
Some promotional materials for the Prague conference are also included with this email.
We are looking forward to welcome you in Prague.
On behalf of the WONCA Europe Executive Board,
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Six trims are offered, including three for each engine type, which are designated 2.0T, 2.0T Premium, 2.0T R-Spec, 3.8 R-Spec, 3.8 Grand Touring, and 3.8 Track.
The standard audio system for every 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe includes iPod jacks, a USB input, and Bluetooth connectivity. A 300-watt Infinity audio system is available, as are heated seats. Additional model packages (Premium, Grand Touring, Track, and R-Spec) group features as their names imply. The R-Spec is particularly interesting, as it provides genuine track-readiness in an affordable package just waiting for enthusiasts to modify.
For 2011, in addition to new soft-touch surfaces throughout the cabin, the Genesis Coupe gets a new trunklid grab handle and rear coat hooks, along with a new standard navigation system and automatic climate control for the 2.0T Premium and new multi-information display graphics throughout the lineup.
Base 2.0T models come with a long list of standard features, including power windows, locks, and mirrors; iPod and USB connectivity; steering-wheel audio controls; cruise control; Bluetooth; and a trip computer. The 2.0T Premium gets a power driver's seat, push-button start, and a sunroof, in addition to the climate and nav extras, while R-Spec models are set up for the track, with a stiffer suspension, Torsen limited-slip differential, Brembo brakes, and sport seats and trim. And to save weight, R-Spec models delete cruise control automatic headlights, and some interior trim.
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- Category:
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- Dispersers- high speed- paint and ink
one(1) used Jaygo Dual Shaft Vacuum Disperser.
Model DSVS- 1015, Serial number 2816. year 2004.
stainless steel construction, not jacketed.
Floor mount, air over oil lift.
Vacuum cover, with gasket.
S/S tank on legs and casters.
Tank: approx. 30" diameter x 19" st. wall with 13" cone.
Center bottom outlet with 2" stainless steel ball valve.
10 hp high speed shaft.
5 hp slow speed sweep with scaper on sides and cone.
Both motors are set up for dual voltage. 208-230/460 volts.
Both shafts are 2 1/4" in diameter.
Slow speed shaft is 29.5" long with sweep and scraper blades.
High speed shaft is 19" long.
Unit to be supplied with a new SEW gearbox for slow speed sweep blade.
Motors have been test run in our shop.
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Embrace Life Day Activities
September 10th is Nunavut's Embrace Life Day and also World Suicide Prevention Day. The Kitikmeot Inuit Association hosts Embrace Life Day activities in most Kitikmeot communities and supports activities throughout the region. With a focus on a positive message and improving access to support programs and other community organisations, the message is clear: "Celebrate Life" and be proud of who you are.
At Kiilinik High School in Cambridge Bay community leaders, elders and survivors of suicide including family members and friends, talked with students about their personal struggles, depression and the support available in the community. After the presentations, almost half the population of Cambridge Bay participated in a community walk stopping at various community organisations providing emergency help and suicide prevention programs including the health centre, wellness centre and the RCMP. At each stop participants were given cards with positive messages and useful tips. The walk concluded with a community barbeque emphasising the message of the day: "Celebrate Life" and included speeches from community leaders and elders, recognition of support services in the community and prize giveaways.
Similar events occurred in Taloyoak, Kugaaruk, Gjoa Haven, and Kugluktuk with smaller events and walks through the region. If you are depressed or feel there is little hope there are many people and organisations in your community who can help, please give them a chance.
Multi-Media & Youth Leadership workshop
In May 2007, 16 youth from across the Kitikmeot received training in multimedia technologies and youth leadership. Participants learned skills such as story boarding, interviewing, shooting footage on still and video cameras, editing and production. Through interviews with elders, both in the community and out on the land, participants developed a better sense of their Inuit identity and expanded their traditional knowledge and leadership skills.
Sessions included a day out on the land at the elder & youth camp in Ovayok where participants practiced their new multi-media skills. Elders and participants were interviewed on the importance of spending time out on the land and learned about the traditional way of life, nomadic travels, traditional place names, leadership and even climate change.
The workshop was a complete success and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association is committed to further programs encouraging youth to embrace their traditions, culture and language. Using modern technologies such as computers, cameras and the internet, our youth can play an important role in documenting and preserving our rich heritage. For a sample of the video of AJJIKAMRA, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL8axjlCyeg
Regional Youth Workshop
Building on the success of the first Ajjikamra project, the Kitikmeot Inuit Association sponsored a Regional Youth Leadership Workshop in Cambridge Bay in March of 2008. Focused on developing multimedia skills and youth leadership, 23 students from across the Kitikmeot participated in the weeklong workshop. Stay Tuned for updates, photos and video clips.
Inuinnaqtun Drum Dance Workshop
The Kitikmeot Inuit Association's Beneficiary Services Department, in partnership with the Kitikmeot Heritage Society, the Canada Arts Council, BHP and Diavik, held a drum dance workshop from March 5th to 9th, 2007 in Kugluktuk. The workshop sought to revitalise the Inuinnaqtun song and dance tradition by bringing together 13 elders from Kugluktuk, Cambridge Bay, and Uluhaktok as well as staff from the Kitikmeot Inuit Association and the Kitikmeot Heritage Society.
The workshop explored and documented the importance of song and dance in Inuit culture and storytelling, focusing specifically on the traditions and history of the 3 Inuinnait (Inuinnaqtun speaking) communities in the Kitikmeot. By comparing and contrasting the different drum dance styles, song compositions, dance costumes and competitions found in each community, the workshop documented a rich history and preserved our traditions for future generations.
The rich history and traditions of the Inuinnait people will be enhanced through the many still images and hours of audio and video footage captured during the 4 and a half day workshop. The Kitikmeot Inuit Association looks forward to working with our partners to further strengthen the historical record in this and many other areas of our culture.
Regional Elder & Youth Camp Bay Chimo Hiukitak/ Higakvik
The Kitikmeot Inuit Association hosted its second annual regional elder & youth summer camp in the new conservation area around Higakvik Bay and the Hiukitak River, approximately 50km southeast of Bay Chimo. A serene environment with sheltered waters and gravel shores, Higakvik Bay is rich in cultural heritage, a perfect backdrop for our camp. With 52 elders, youth and camp guides, activities included caribou and seal hunting, skin preparation, kakkivak and ulu making, traditional sewing, navigation, berry picking, storytelling, and drum dances.
Through reminiscing with elders, visits to old campsites and the study of cultural artefacts, participants learned a great deal about their traditional way of life, the land and its heritage. For some elders it had been 30 years since their last visit to the area, all were pleased to know it was being protected for future generations. Some elders took a helicopter tour of the proposed conservation area, accompanied by Geoff Clark and Shaun Kuliktana of the Kugluktuk Environment, Land and Resources Department.


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About: Trafford General Hospital Trafford General Hospital M41 5SL
Posted by Richard Kerr
I have just had a operation under the care of mr Roy on ward 12. My care could not have been any better. The medical, nursing and support staff were all very friendly and keen to provide a very professional service. I chatted with a number of patients who had received a broad spectrum of treatment and all agreed they had received the same level of care. I have had cause in the past to complain about the service I received in an NHS hospital, which was an experience I did not enjoy. This recent experience has fully restored my faith in the NHS. Please do pass my comments to the appropriate staff, they should be very proud of the service they provide. Arthur Kerr.
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Air travel can be particularly stressful for individuals and families managing food allergies because they do not have access to emergency medical care and airline policies on accommodations can be hard to find or inconsistently applied. Today, bipartisan federal legislation has been introduced that will help address some of the biggest challenges faced by airline passengers with food allergies. The Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, (S.1972) was championed by FARE and a coalition of patient advocacy groups.
If passed, the bill would:
- Direct the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct and submit a report to Congress on air carrier policies relating to passengers with food allergies
- Require airlines to carry epinephrine auto-injectors, and to train crewmembers to recognize the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction and to administer auto-injectable epinephrine
- Instruct the Federal Aviation Administration and individual airlines to clarify that the 1:1,000 epinephrine ampules that are currently included in emergency medical kits are intended to be used for the treatment of anaphylaxis
Working with Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to introduce this important legislation is one of a number of actions FARE and fellow advocacy organizations are taking to improve air travel for the food allergy community.
Current co-sponsors include Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Mark Warner (D-VA). Learn more about the bill by reading our press release at www.foodallergy.org/2015/080615.
Now we need your help to get this important bill passed into law. Take action by signing up for the FARE Advocates Network at www.foodallergyadvocacy.org.


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This article was published 28/11/2012 (1727 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
It was feast or famine for Teams Manitoba at the opening day of the Canada Cup of Curling in Moose Jaw, Sask., on Wednesday.
Jeff Stoughton, Mike McEwen and Jennifer Jones's team all opened at 2-0, while Chelsea Carey and Cathy Overton-Clapham opened at 0-2.
The Jones foursome, playing without their namesake, who is recuperating after giving birth Nov. 13, won 9-7 over Calgary's Crystal Webster on the opening draw, then defeated Overton-Clapham 9-6 last night.
The win over Webster was a wild one as the Jones team jumped out to a 7-2 lead, then barely hung on for the win. Skip Kaitlyn Lawes shot just 51 per cent in the win as she struggled with draw weight, but she was unconcerned afterward.
"It's tough to keep a lead like that in a 10-end game. They put a lot more pressure on us, but we still squeaked it out," Lawes said by phone afterward. "I got caught throwing on a couple of different paths, but I actually felt pretty good throwing out there."
Overton-Clapham had a miserable day, losing to Jones last night while also losing 8-5 to Ontario's Sherry Middaugh on the afternoon draw in a game in which she trailed 5-0 after just two ends.
Carey had the same schedule as Overton-Clapham and posted the same result, losing 7-4 to Webster in the afternoon, then storming back from a 7-1 deficit against reigning Canadian women's champion Heather Nedohin last night, only to come up just short and lose 9-7 on a last-rock draw to the four-foot by Nedohin.
In addition to Jones, Saskatoon's Stefanie Lawton is the only other team still undefeated in the seven-team women's field.
On the men's side, Stoughton was delighted to emerge with two wins on a day that saw him beat reigning world champion Glenn Howard 9-5 on the morning draw, then defeat this season's hottest team on the cashspiel circuit, Kevin Koe, 7-5 last night.
"There's no easy games out here, that's for sure. We knew that we'd have to get off to a good start and there's nothing better than getting a win in your first game off a guy like Howard," Stoughton said after his win in the morning.
McEwen. meanwhile, kicked off his event with an 8-2 thrashing of Newfoundland's Brad Gushue on the afternoon draw that included some controversy. McEwen broke open a 2-2 tie with a three-ender in the sixth end that was set up when Gushue's final stone of the end was removed for a hogline violation. The 2006 Olympic gold medallist made multiple appeals to Canadian Curling Association representatives that the hogline detection lights on the offending stone were functioning improperly, but that was found not to be the case. McEwen then came back out for the evening draw and beat Howard 7-6.
Stoughton and McEwen head into Day 2 as the only undefeated teams still remaining in the seven-team men's field.
-- Paul Wiecek


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When C. F. Hathaway began making men's shirts out of his house here in 1837, he turned to the farming communities outside the town for cheap labor. The Hathaway shirtmaking company has depended on the labor, and the loyalty, of the women of central Maine ever since.
It was women, 95 percent of the work force at the Hathaway plant in Waterville, who pitched in when the parent company, the Warnaco Group, opened a clothing plant in Honduras and sought workers who could go there to help train their foreign counterparts. More recently, they forfeited a raise to help pay for consultants who were brought to Waterville to teach them how to work smarter and faster. By this March, their union and the consultants agree, they had doubled their productivity.
But it was not enough. On May 6, the Warnaco Group announced that it would no longer make Hathaway shirts and that it planned to sell or close the Waterville factory this year, along with Hathaway plants in Ontario and Puerto Rico. The women had fallen victim to a world in which their average wage of $7.50 an hour was considered a high price to pay for labor, and in which demand for the venerable Hathaway shirt had diminished.
Analysts say that Hathaway has been losing millions of dollars a year and that its decline can be traced to a variety of related factors: pricing pressures that result from competitors' reliance on foreign labor, a drop in the market for dress shirts with the commensurate rise in the trend toward casual wear, and intensified competition within the dress-shirt market that remains.
But for the 500 workers at the Hathaway plant here, for Waterville itself (population 17,000), for people across Maine, Warnaco's announcement struck with a force that made them feel as if the ground had shifted. In the last two decades, the story of central Maine, and of much of the rest of New England, has been one of textile mill layoffs and closings. But this was Hathaway, America's oldest shirtmaker. Maine has four landmarks: the ocean, Mount Katahdin, Hathaway and L. L. Bean -- and Hathaway has been around almost eight decades longer than L. L. Bean.Continue reading the main story
"My mother called the other day and said, 'What's up?' " said Theresa Robinson, who has been stitching Hathaway shirts for 22 of her 40 years. "I said: 'Nothing's up. Everything's tumbling down.' "
Janice Littlejohn, who arrived at the plant 36 years ago, can remember a time when a threat to the business would have been unthinkable. "Hathaway shirts -- even movie stars, even famous people, used to try to get them," she said. "Everybody wanted them."
Ms. Littlejohn and her co-workers, who have only high school educations and have built lives around the shirt they thought men would always want, will not be given other jobs at Warnaco.
Mrs. Robinson's husband, Jim, a 34-year-old plumber, died of a stroke in February. He left not only his wife, who is 40, but also their two children, 10 and 12.
Now, said Mrs. Robinson, who buried her husband in a blue striped shirt made in Waterville, it is as if two marriages are over. "I was with my husband 16 years," she said. "I've been at Hathaway 22 years."
From London, where she was working on Warnaco's purchase of the European lingerie company Lejaby, Linda J. Wachner, the chief executive, said the decision to stop making Hathaway shirts had been "based on strategic objectives." The Hathaway division, she said, is "not making money, and we're in the business of operating for a profit."
"We did need to do the right thing for the company and the stockholders," added Mrs. Wachner, who last year was paid $10 million in salary and stock. Her company -- whose holdings include Warner's and Olga, makers of intimate apparel; Calvin Klein underwear, and Chaps by Ralph Lauren -- had net 1995 income of $46.5 million.
In the shirtmaker's heyday, the image of the Hathaway man was of a dashing executive. Its distinctive print advertisements showed any one of a number of famous men -- Ted Turner, for instance -- wearing a black eyepatch, and a Hathaway shirt. That campaign was first introduced in 1951, the creation of the advertising executive David Ogilvy, who used George Wrangell, a Russian baron, as the first model.
"Hathaway was class," said Muriel Rancourt, who has spent close to 43 years stitching the shirts.
The Hathaway women, in turn, were renowned for their devotion to quality. "I walked into a mill in Bangor, and said I worked at Hathaway," Ms. Littlejohn said, recalling a time when she briefly left Waterville. "They said, 'Hathaway, good, we want you.' " The mill in Bangor has since closed.
Hathaway women are paid for piecework, with the average wage $7 to $8 an hour. "It can be stressful," Mrs. Rancourt said. "You want to make money, and you want to do perfect work."
At their sewing machines on May 6, the Hathaway women were summoned to an emergency meeting in the cafeteria. The personnel manager, Dick Mitchell, read a brief statement from Warnaco headquarters in New York. He took no questions.
"I had to leave the room," Mrs. Robinson said. "I didn't want to break down in front of everyone."
The workers recall another meeting in the cafeteria, with Mrs. Wachner in January 1995. "She stood there right in front of us and said she would not close the plant if we would do quality work and bring the cost of the shirt down," said Debbie Perry, vice president for the local of the Union of Needle Trades, Industrial and Textile Employees.
The women joined with management to cut costs. They learned to work in teams. Collar women learned how to do cuffs. Stitchers pitched in with packing, eager to help make the Hathaway plant modern and streamlined. "We were all very excited about it," Mrs. Robinson said.
The plant's chief consultant, Peter Lazes, the president of Workplace Systems Inc. in New York and a labor relations professor at Cornell University, said, "They put their guts into it, and they turned this plant around."
But the company had long since all but stopped advertising Hathaway shirts nationally, and the man with the eyepatch had been retired in 1990. "When you're losing money," Mrs. Wachner said, "you don't spend a lot on advertising."
Ms. Littlejohn said, "She gave up on us."
When she started at Hathaway, Ms. Littlejohn was young and strong and climbed the four flights of stairs to her sewing machine in the sleeve facing unit. Now she has diabetes, high blood pressure and severe arthritis, and she rides the elevator to the label stitching unit on the third floor. Not as fast as she used to be, she earns $6.50 an hour from her piecework.
"I'm 58 years old," she said. "Who's going to hire me?" She seemed to be thinking aloud. "Perhaps I could get another stitching job. But there's none left."
The Governor of Maine, Angus King, is trying to find a buyer for the Hathaway division and has talked to Mrs. Wachner about keeping the plant open long enough for a sale. Mrs. Wachner said the plant would probably remain open through August.
Even now, the women are determined to turn out quality shirts. "You've got to hang on to hope," Ms. Littlejohn said. "We've got fantastic workers. I can't believe someone won't want to buy the workers."
Mrs. Robinson said she would be working as quickly, and as well, as she could. As a newly widowed mother facing the possibility of unemployment, she needs the money now more than ever. And, she said, "I wouldn't go in and not do my job the way I've been trained to do it."Continue reading the main story


text: One of the lag issues I've had with this phone happens right on the home screen, while trying to unlock, and even when trying to answer a call, etc. It always stuttered. I wasn't even using a live wallpaper, just a static picture I downloaded. But I recently switched my wallpaper to some boring stock wallpaper, and the thing became so fluid and smooth. I wonder if this is an inherent problem, or because downloaded wallpapers are stored on the SD card as opposed to main memory. Just a tip. I will stick to using stock static wallpapers personally.


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Albanians are not as young at heart as they think they are. High blood pressure, obesity, smoking and diabetes make the heart older than you by becoming a barely-ticking time bomb.
But there are easy ways to separate yourself from the pack and turn back the clock on your heart. In fact, according to a recent study more than 50 percent of all heart attack deaths can be prevented with a handful of dietary changes. So take your heart health into your own hands. Based on recent studies, AgroWeb.org has identified the absolute best foods to dramatically turn back the clock on your heart, while dropping pounds and protecting yourself from diabetes, as well.
#1: Dark Chocolate
Great news, chocoholics: Dozens of studies show that people who consume cocoa—as a hot drink or eaten as dark chocolate—are in much better cardiovascular shape than those who don't. One nine-year study found women who ate one to two servings of high-quality chocolate per week had a 32 percent lower risk of developing heart failure than those who said no to the cocoa. And a second long-term study found that men who ate the most chocolate–about 1/3 of a cup of dark chocolate chips per week–had a 17 percent reduced risk of stroke compared to those who didn't consume chocolate. Researchers attribute cocoa's health benefits to polyphenols and flavanols, anti-inflammatory compounds that help protect the heart. The most healthful dark chocolate contains 74 percent or more cocoa solids, but if you're serious about a healthier heart, don't buy anything under 60 percent cacao.
#2: Beans
The bean pods are a great anytime snack because they're an excellent source of magnesium, folate and potassium. These nutrients can help lower blood pressure and support heart health, reducing your risk for heart disease. Fiber protects the heart by boosting the body's ability to produce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, which act like bouncers, pulling "bad" cholesterol out of the blood. And beans are an excellent source. Researchers have analyzed a number of studies and found that risk of cardiovascular disease was significantly lower for every 7 grams of fiber consumed.
#3: Tomatoes
Eating tomatoes is good news, researchers say, because tomatoes are particularly rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that, unlike most nutrients in fresh produce, increases after cooking and processing. Dozens of studies suggest a relationship between regular intake of lycopene-rich tomatoes and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, skin damage and certain cancers.
#4: Walnuts
Perhaps this is Mother Nature's way of giving us a hint: Heart-shaped walnuts are brimming in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease—an umbrella term that refers to a number of deadly complications. Consuming just one ounce of walnuts five or more times a week—about a handful every day—can slash heart disease risk by nearly 40 percent!
#5: Flaxseeds
A mere tablespoon of these ultra-powerful seeds serves up nearly three grams of belly-filling fiber for just 55 calories. We like that ratio. Not to mention, flaxseeds are the richest plant source of omega-3 fats, which help reduce inflammation, ward off mood swings and help prevent heart disease and diabetes. A diet of heart-healthy fats, like those found in flax seeds, raises good HDL cholesterol levels.
#6: Sprouted Garlic
"Sprouted" garlic—old garlic bulbs with bright green shoots emerging from the cloves—usually ends up in the garbage. But scientists report that this type of garlic has even more heart-healthy antioxidant activity than the fresh stuff. Aged garlic extract, also known as kyolic garlic or A.G.E. is a popular supplement, because it's odorless (let the kissing commence!). A study found that participants who took four pills a day saw a reduction in plaque buildup in the arteries.
#7: Yogurt
A study of more than 2,000 adults revealed that those who consume just 2 percent of their total daily calories from yogurt—that would be like eating one cup of yogurt every three days—have a 31 percent lower incidence of hypertension than those who eat the creamy stuff less often. And another study found that each weekly serving of yogurt was associated with a 6 percent reduction in one's risk of hypertension. It goes back to those two essential nutrients, vitamin D and calcium. And some yogurts also carry a nice dose of potassium, a proven blood-pressure reducer.
#8: Sweet Potatoes
The king of slow carbs (meaning they're digested slowly and keep you feeling fuller and energized longer), sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber and nutrients and can help you burn fat. The magic ingredient here are carotenoids, antioxidants which stabilize blood-sugar levels and lower insulin resistance, which prevents calories from being converted into fat. That means they reduce your risk of diabetes, one of the greatest threats to your heart. And their high vitamin profile (including A, C and B6) give you more energy to burn at the gym.
#9: Boiled Peanuts
Boiled peanuts are boiled in the shell, and the resveratrol is found in that bitter red papery skin that we normally toss when we eat raw peanuts. Boiled peanuts also have fewer calories and less fat than raw or dry roasted peanuts. Nuts are a great source of fiber and healthy fat, which can help fight inflammation in the body and also promote digestion./AgroWeb.org


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Pear Pie With No Roll Crust
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 1⁄2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 eggs
- 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (vanilla works also)
- 1⁄4 cup melted butter
- 3 pears, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 dash cinnamon (optional) or 1 dash allspice (optional)
Directions See How It's Made
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Use a fork to mix the first three ingredients ingredients in the pie pan to distribute evenly. Add the next two liquid ingredients, mix, and push the crust into place with your hand. Make sure you don't leave too much in the bottom corners so it all cooks evenly. (Note, this crust works with other pies very well.).
- Beat the eggs and add in the sugar, extract, then melted butter. Add the flour and beat until smooth. Pour into the pie shell and fan the sliced pears with the slim end towards the middle; sometimes you can only fit two pears depending on their size. I like to add a sprinkle of the spice for visual effects and aroma.
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There has been a lot of talk about iPads being helpful to children with special needs, especially those with Autism. I certainly found this to be the case for our son. Little Man has always been good with electronics. He actually taught me how to do new things with my iPhone. Since we are a… Read More
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Council 5561 - Warrenton, VA
Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their Spring Bake Sale on Sunday, 5/21 after the 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. Masses outside St. John Church.
Donations of food items will be accepted and can be dropped off after the Saturday, 5/20, 5:00 p.m. Mass or on the day of the sale (Sunday 5/21 before either the 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,or 10:45 a.m. Mass.)
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On 1st July 2013, the 33 Vocational Education Committees (VECs) were dissolved and replaced by 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs). The ETBs are established under and governed according to the Education and Training Boards Act 2013. Each ETB is a statutory body with its own corporate status.
ETBs are statutory education authorities which have responsibility for education and training, youth work and a range of other statutory functions. ETBs manage and operate second-level schools, further education colleges, pilot community national schools and a range of adult and further education centres delivering education and training programmes.
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An Arnaudville woman accused of using other people's personal information to apply for loans was charged Thursday with 68 counts of identity theft and a count of theft over $25,000, according to a bill of information from the District Attorney's Office.
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Dugard was arrested in March on 94 counts of identity theft that totaled around $67,000 in losses for the victims, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office said at the time.
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The City implemented an EMS User Fee, sometimes referred to as ambulance billing, effective July 1, 2003. Currently, patients transported to the hospital by the Department of Fire & Emergency Services will have their insurance company billed for the transportation service. City Council adopted a "soft billing" policy and no resident will be personally billed for EMS Services. If anyone has any questions they are encouraged to contact the Department of Fire & Emergency Services at 498-2346.
What is the fee rate? For a basic life support (BLS) transport, the current fee is $516 plus $11.73 per loaded mile. Advanced life support (ALS) is $909 plus $11.73 per loaded mile; or Advanced life support 2 (ALS2) is $1,137 plus $11.73 per loaded mile. These are the rates charged to the insurance company or Medicare. You as a resident will not be responsible for these fees.
What is an EMS User fee? A fee is charged for patients transported to a hospital facility by the fire department emergency medical service.


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SMSC acquired BridgeCo for $40 million in cash. Additional cash payments of up to $27.5 million may occur upon achievement of certain performance goals. The acquisition further positions SMSC as a provider of wireless audio solutions for the home or car. BridgeCo offers the industry's only system-on-a-chip (SoC) and Software Design Kit (SDK) for networked audio. Their JukeBlox software platform enables music streaming to virtually all home audio equipment including home theater systems, A/V receivers, radios, wireless speakers and portable music player docking stations.
About BridgeCo and its Products
- Industry's only system-on-a-chip (SoC) and Software Design Kit (SDK) for networked audio
- Technology has been adopted by some of the largest consumer electronics brands (including Pioneer, Philips, Denon, Marantz, JBL, B&W and Harmon/Kardon)
- ARM-based multi-core network media processors integrate a system controller, real-time audio processing engine, DRM security processor, network I/O processor and a WiFi MAC/Baseband to enable high-bandwidth wireless audio streaming
- Digital Media Player modules and network connectivity software
- JukeBlox integrates a range of functionality including Internet radio with premium services such as Pandora, Last.FM, Rhapsody, Napster & Sirius, and wired or wireless streaming of digital music via multiple standards
- USB functionality, a broad suite of codecs, protocols and DRM standards, and traditional home audio functionality such as AM/FM radio and clock/alarm functionality
- JukeBlox Connectivity platform enables consumers to stream music throughout their entire house wirelessly
- Optimized network audio processor with integrated WiFi networking and software that allow consumers to access music libraries and playlists on or through their smartphone, tablet, Mac or PC and to stream it to any BridgeCo enabled home audio product
- Wirelessly stream music in the background while keeping smartphones and tablets free for web-browsing, e-mail or e-book reading or keeping up with friends and family via social networking
- Music library streaming can be sourced from a Mac or PC over a home WiFi network with downloaded remote control apps running on a smartphone or tablet
- Transparently supports multiple WiFi-based interoperability standards
- BridgeCo has approximately 100 employees
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Louise is responsible for ChIPs Operations and execution of the General Summit. Before joining ChIPs, Louise was the Associate Director at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) (at the University of California Berkeley) – for over a decade. Louise was the Program Manager of the Career Development Office and ran the On Campus interview program at Boalt Hall for 5 years before transitioning into BCLT. Louise's roles at BCLT included student programming, employer outreach, and building a department that provides rich curriculum and events for students, attorneys, government officials, judicial organizations, and academics.
Prior to her work at Berkeley, Louise worked with premiere San Francisco law firms, in recruiting, MCLE, marketing, and business development, for 12 years, including Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Latham & Watkins, Bingham McCutchen, and Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison. Louise has spent her career working with attorneys and appreciates the professionalism and will do attitude that comes from people in the legal profession.
Louise is studying for the PMP exam and working toward earning her Project Management Certificate at UC Berkeley to add to her Associate Degree. Louise is an only child whose extended cousins are like close brothers and sisters and Louise finds peace in spending time with family, including her loving husband and 2 teenage girls. Girl Scouts are still a part of their lives as is the beloved Kimba, the German Shepherd that sleeps on their pillow.
At ChIPs, Thao is responsible for running programs and events, communications, and operations. Thao comes with a diverse professional background, having worked in private, non-profit, and government organizations, with quite a bit of experience in the technology sector. Thao's varied background makes her uniquely qualified for the multi-faceted work ChIPs undertakes.
Before joining ChIPs, Thao was accountable for deploying marketing campaigns and running events and trade shows for Affymetrix, serving the Asia Pacific commercial operations team. Prior to that she worked as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer and General Counsel at Affymetrix, Life Science Company and Senior Human Resource Coordinator at KLA-Tencor, a semiconductor company.
As far as her experience in the federal sector, Thao worked as a Bilingual Recruitment Manager at Oakland Unified School District, and a Nutrition Counselor at WIC (Women, Infant, Children), a government food supplement program for low income families.
Thao received her Bachelor's degree in Human Development from UC Davis. She is also a first generation immigrant and her family escaped Vietnam by boat in the mid-1980s. When she isn't working she devotes her time to her family (including the ones with paws), and helping with various fundraising events.


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I was wondering if anyone can remmond some tools to test my site against how google rates it.
I have taken a bit of a hit since moving from another forum software where I used to rank in the top results for the topics but know I am usually on the second page.
Its been a year since the move so it should be returning to normal I would have thought?
I did setup all the appropriate redirects from the old forum software links to the new xenforo links.
One thing I have noticed is that some forums are not able to be scanned by google bot because they are private forums but it still detects the title of some of the threads and then gives a 404 error in webmaster tools.
The only other thing I have noticed is if I search google for the last 24 hours it only shows about three threads in its results but looking at my statistics I have had 8 threads and 52 posts for the last 24 hours.
Its seems its not scanning and indexing invidual posts but rather threads only.
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New, Revenge scoop from the E online! Watch With Kristen Spoiler chat, August 13th, 2013 Post.
Marrissa: Revenge scoop? Is anyone else going to die?
Yes, there will be at least one death this season. We can also tell you that someone notable ends up in the emergency room in episode four. It's a life or death sitch that requires defibrillator paddles, so if you're an uberfan, you might want to have your own pair on standby!
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Happy Holidays everyone! It is that time of year again—the time where Game of the Year choices rain down on Gaming Websites across the land! Short from a few scattered popularity polls, there is hardly any reader participation on the matter! That is why we are giving you the End-of-the-Year Holiday Giveaway!
The concept is simple: IGN has released their nominees for GotY. We are picking 10 of those categories and asking you to see the future and tell us who those 10 winners are going to be! The person who manages to guess the most correctly and emails me their predictions first gets more than just bragging rights!
What to do:
Check the choices of games for the various categories and predict who you think will win the IGN overall awards for GotY! Make a list of the winners in order and send it in by doing any of the following: leave it as a comment on the website, make a wall post on MONG's official FB page, email Lou at firstname.lastname@example.com, or post it as a comment on here!
Who wins:
The person that messages me the most correct predictions first will be the winner! There are two runner ups for the second and third best guessers.
What do they win:
The winner will be getting any one (1) of the following: Any PS4/PS3/XBO/XB360/Wii U/3DS/Vita/Steam game of their choice under $60 (physical or digital), a year of PS+/Gold membership, or make a suggestion of something you wanted Santa to bring (but never did)! If its in my price range, I may give it to you!
There will be two (2) runners up who will win any one game/membership (digital) under $15!
When does it end:
Edit as much as you want, but no changes or new entries are accepted after the results are announced (obviously!). We have the discretion to accept or not accept any entry if we think it is past the time or other reasons.
Best of luck to everyone, here are the categories!
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1. Splinter Cell: Blacklist, DmC Devil May Cry, State of Decay, Wonderful 101, Grand Theft Auto 5
2. Assassin's Creed 4, The Last of Us, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Tomb Raider
3. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Stick it to the Man, The Stanley Parable, The Wolf Among Us, Gone Home
4. Tearaway, Super Mario 3D World, Rogue Legacy, Guacamelee!, Rayman Legends
5. Dragon's Crown, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Pokemon X & Y, Ni No Kuni, Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness
6. Battlefield 4, Call of Duty: Ghosts, BioShock Infinite, Gears of War: Judgement, Killzone: Shadow Fall
7. Killzone: Shadow Fall, DOTA 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Super Mario 3D World
8. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, Super Mario 3D World, The Last of Us, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
9. The Last of Us, The Stanley Parable, Gone Home, Device 6, Bioshock Infinite
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf, ARMA 3, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Battlefield 4, Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm, BioShock Infinite, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons: Call of Duty: Ghosts, Civilization V: Brave New World, Dead Rising 3, Device 6, Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness, DmC Devil May Cry, Dota 2, Dragon's Crown, Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan, FIFA Soccer 14, Final Fantasy XIV, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Forza Motorsport 5, Gears of War: Judgement, Gone Home, Grand Theft Auto 5, Guacamelee!, Gunpoint, Infinity Blade III, Injustice: Gods Among Us, Joe Danger, Kentucky Route Zero: Act 2, Killer Instict, Killzone: Mercenary, Killzone: Shadowfall, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Madden 25, Marvel Puzzle Quest, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, MLB 13: The Show, Monaco, Muramasa Rebirth, NBA 2K14, Need for Speed: Rivals, Neverwinter, Ni No Kuni, Papers Please, Path of Exile, Pikmin 3, Pinball Arcade, Pixel People, Plants vs. Zombies 2, Pokemon X & Y, Puppeteer, Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus, Rayman Legends, Real Racing 3, Resogun, Rocksmith, Rogue Legacy, Ryse: Son of Rome, Scribblenauts: Unmasked, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, State of Decay, Stealth Inc, Steamworld Dig, Stick it to the Man, Super Mario 3D World, Tales of Xillia, Tearaway, The Last of Us, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Stanley Parable, The Swapper, The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1, Tomb Raider, Velocity Ultra, Wonderful 101, Year Walk


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This impressive treat from the Breton region of France is made by folding together layers of pastry that have been spread with butter and sprinkled with sugar. As they bake, the butter and sugar create a crispy, caramelized crust outside and a gooey sauce inside.
- Portion size 12 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2015
- 1 pkg (8 kg) active dry yeast (2 1/2 tsp)
- 1 cup warm water 100°F/38°C
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour approx
- salt
- 2/3 cups butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
MethodIn large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water; let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes. Using wooden spoon, stir in 2 1/4 cups of the flour and the salt until ragged dough forms.
Turn out onto lightly floured work surface; knead, adding as much of the remaining flour, a little at a time, as necessary to prevent sticking, until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. (Dough will still be slightly tacky but won't stick to hands or work surface.) Transfer dough to greased bowl; turn to grease all over. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down dough. On lightly floured work surface, roll out dough into 10-inch (25 cm) square, about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Using small offset palette knife, spread 3 tbsp of the butter over dough, right to edges.
Set aside 1 tbsp of the sugar for topping. Sprinkle one-third of the remaining
sugar over dough. Fold in each of the 4 corners of square so that points meet in centre.
Roll folded dough out into 10-inch (25 cm) square.
Repeat spreading with butter, sprinkling with sugar and folding in corners. Transfer to lightly floured rimmed baking sheet; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Place dough, folded side down, on lightly floured work surface. Roll out into 10-inch (25 cm) square; spread with 3 tbsp of the remaining butter. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Repeat folding in corners.
Transfer dough, folded side up, to 9-inch (1.5 L) round cake pan; tuck corners under and press dough with palm of hand to fill bottom of pan. (Make-ahead: Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for up to 4 hours.)
Spread top with remaining butter; sprinkle with reserved sugar. Bake in 425?F (220?C) oven until puffed and golden brown, top sounds hollow when tapped and syrup is thick and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes; invert onto serving platter. Let cool completely; using serrated knife, cut into wedges.
Change it up: Chocolate Kouign Amann
Finely chop 85 g dark chocolate (about 3 oz); sprinkle one-third over each layer of butter and sugar before folding over dough. Continue with recipe as directed.
Nutritional facts per serving: about
- Sodium 74 mg
- Protein 4 g
- Calories 252.0
- Total fat 11 g
- Potassium 43 mg
- Cholesterol 27 mg
- Saturated fat 7 g
- Total carbohydrate 36 g
- Iron 10.0
- Fibre 0.0
- Folate 25.0
- Sodium 0.0
- Sugars 0.0
- Calcium 1.0
- Protein 0.0
- Calories 0.0
- Total fat 0.0
- Vitamin A 9.0
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Cabin,Log Home, Single Family - Bostic, NC
Bring the whole family. Top of the line Heritage Log Home, 6.99 AC and nearly 3500 SQFT with the finished basement. This house has been on the upscale rental circuit and is in beautiful condition. Comes with HomeAway website, satellite TV, satellite Internet, fully furnished to the cotton sheets and fluffy guest towels. Upscale fixtures, finishes and floor coverings. MOM with window seat and high ceiling opens onto the deck. Corian countertops, full pantry, black appliances. There's even an outdoor fireplace on the covered deck. One bedroom on each floor with a bunk-room and loft above. Below you'll find a second master with a jetted tub. a rec. room with a pool table and air hockey. There are a couple of TV's for your viewing pleasure. Pack your bags and bring your toothbrush. Smokey's Den is move in ready. From the deck you'll find a superlative north western view of the distant mountains with absolutely stunning sunsets. The cabin is one of a kind. Retreat for a while or stay for a lifetime.
For more information regarding this single family home, please give us a call at View Phone Number (828) 429-0251 .
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