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Canpotex is proposing to construct and operate the terminal and the PRPA is proposing to construct the enabling transportation infrastructure and utilities, which is called the Ridley Island Road, Rail, and Utility Corridor.
Both projects will be located on Ridley Island in the Port of Prince Rupert on B.C.'s northern coast.
Environment Minister Peter Kent recently announced the proposed Canpotex Potash Terminal Project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects with the implementation of mitigation measures and a follow-up program.
The terminal will include the following components:
marine wharf, access trestle, causeway and all weather ship loading facility capable of receiving vessels of up to 180,000 dead weight tonne;
180,000 tonne potash storage building with associated conveyor and dust collection systems;
automated railcar unloading and conveyor system, automated portal scraper and dust collection system;
settlement pond for storm water and wash down water, marine outfalls;
administration, personnel, maintenance, and storage buildings; and
site services including water supply, natural gas and sewage.
Once the terminal is fully operational, it will have the capacity to export up to 11.5 million tonnes of potash annually.
The PRPA Road, Rail and Utility Corridor will include:
rail loop (about 7,818 m), consisting of a railbed for up to 14 inbound and 11 outbound tracks;
three inbound rail tracks and two outbound tracks laid for the Canpotex Terminal;
69 kV transmission line (about 3.4 km) connecting Ridley Island and the Canpotex Terminal to the BC Hydro power transmission system;
access road with a rail overpass and underpass;
rail land bridge and culverts; and
infilling of foreshore marine habitat along Chatham Sound.
The utility corridor will service the Canpotex facility as well as other future developments on Ridley Island.
Construction will also require temporary structures, including site offices, first aid stations, washrooms, equipment maintenance shops, temporary lay-down areas and barge landing sites.
The project will be located on about 160 hectares (ha) of land, as well as a 13.5 ha water lot.
The export terminal will require about 21 ha of land and the PRPA transportation corridor will require about 125 ha of upland area
A single environmental impact statement was submitted for the terminal and corridor.
Projects that were undergoing a comprehensive study at the time the provisions of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, (2012) came into force will continue to follow the requirements of the former act.
Under the former act, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is responsible for conducting the study.
Canpotex is an international marketing and distribution company wholly owned by the Saskatchewan potash producers: Agrium Inc., The Mosaic Company, and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.
Operating since 1972, Canpotex is the world's largest exporter of potash, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Saskatoon and Vancouver. Potash sales for Cantopex are normally in the range of 8-9 million metric tons a year.
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I went to Catholic school for 8 years. In addition to a bunch of prayers we would say the pledge. It was alwayd great fun to say, instead of god, say - from time to time - the name of the kid in front of you just loud enough for him or her to hear, causing uncontrollable giggling, which of course would cause a bit of umbridge from the nun. Or there was always, instead of "In the mame of the father and son and holy ghost" a number of variations. My favorite was: "In the name of the former, of the latter and of the wholy other."Butrfly_Nirvana wrote:Children in public schools across America are taught this pledge their first year in school, and they have them recite it every morning. I know that there have been a few court cases about schools requiring children of differing religions to say the pledge, but I think that it has remained the same with no alterations made to it. I don't mind our children standing during the pledge out of respect, but I just don't see how a small child can pledge an allegiance to something, and then since we aren't teaching them about "God" it may be confusing to them. Again, I'm not looking to take it to court for changes, just wondering whether this is acceptable to ask from a child as well as if pledging allegiance to a country is still in line with Buddha's teaching.
For those that may not know the pledge of allegiance, it goes as follows:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
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As for one's kid saying it or not, getting the kid exempted from having to say it can also make the kid a target. He doies not have to say, "one nation under God" and very likely no one will ever notice.
Tex wrote:I'm just as concerned about first graders being taught to pledge allegiance to a flag and a nation as I am about first graders being told there is a god.
Ben wrote:Hi Butrfly_Nirvana
I would advise you to 'pick your fights wisely'. To me it seems like the pledge is a bit of an empty ritual that nearly all kids go through and instead of making your kids stand out (and others said become a target), explain things to them. One of the things that I did was explain to my kids that God and Jesus are a bit like the easter bunny. They don't really exist except in the minds of some people to make them feel better. I think if you go down that route it takes the power out of a lot of christian indoctination.
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" Brand: Holland and Barrett / Dosage Form: Oil / Type: Essential Oil "
Holland &Barrett Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus Oil is produced from the Eucalyptus tree, more precisely infusions from the leaves. Indigenous to Australia Eucalyptus is actually a genus of trees with over 700 variants. The oil that we buy and use is refined from the leaves by steaming and is used for cleaning, deodorising, in food supplements and decongestants. Eucalyptus oil is also a useful insect repellent and has been used by the Aborigine's of Australia for many hundreds of years and they call it "Mallee". The general name by the white settlers being "Gum Tree" as generally the Eucalyptus ooze copious amounts of sap when damaged.
Using the Oil:
Anyone who has bought a vapour rub will be familiar with the smell of Eucalyptus it is the strongest smelling ingredient in the rubs we buy to treat chest infections.
Many readers will also be familiar with Olbas Oil, yet not be aware that Eucalyptus Oil can be used in exactly the same way to unblock a stuffy nose and sinus'.
Used extensively in cough mixtures and cough sweets there is no doubt that Eucalyptus Oil is a useful aid to easing the symptoms of colds and flu.
How I Use Eucalyptus Oil:
I use the oil in a few ways:
*As a addition to soap (home-made)
* Decongestant
*As a cleaning deodoriser
*Insect Repellent
*Bath Soak to relieve aches and pains
*Instant Relief additional to Emu Oil
Let me explain:
I tend to make my soap based on Aloe Vera for its cleansing and healing as well as moisturising properties. However, Aloe Vera has very little smell, so I add fragrance either by infusion or by adding an oil. Personally I like rose and lavender but for a more masculine fragrance I have been experimenting with a little eucalyptus oil as well as sandalwood. With wonderful results I might add.
I have also used it with liquid soap myself as a soothing addition to the hot shower when I had Bronchitis. The vapours surrounding me as I washed helped me enormously as a multi sensual aid to easing the problem.
As a decongestant, for the price I need to pay for oil and Vaseline (or generic petroleum oil) and now that I know about Asda's Vapour rub it is cheaper to buy a ready-made rub than make my own. I did however successfully mix my own for a little while. A small bottle of Eucalyptus oil goes a long way, so whilst I have it in stock I make the most of it.
Eucalyptus is a lovely deodoriser and being natural it is nice to use diluted about 50:1 with warm water for deodorising indoor cages as well as effectively cleansing them it neutralises the nasty niffs that can occur.
I have been experimenting with making natural insect repellents and one of the products I use is Eucalyptus Oil.
Added to the running water of a hot bath about 4 drops of Eucalyptus Oil and a handful of Epsom Salts makes a soothing and healing bath soak after a hard day.
I add a little oil to some Emu Oil if I have a surface pain as well as the deep seated ache. That way the Eucalyptus immediately helps the surface problem, whilst the slightly slower acting and deeper reaching Emu Oil works on the deeper and bigger problem.
Any Negatives:
None that I am aware of. However, do ensure you take care with the natural oil on sensitive skin as neat it can cause sensitivity and it can make my eyes smart too.
Ensure you buy the 100% Eucalyptus Oil as a "Fragrance Oil" will not necessarily have the healing benefits.
Price & Availability:
From Holland & Barrett on-line and in-store at around £4.00 full price for 10ml and £6.00 for 20ml. Sometimes on offer in the Penny Sale or 3 for 2 offers.
Due to the buying power of the large companies, generally it is better value to buy a ready-made product. However, if like me you make soap or other products, this is a useful addition to the oil collection and does make a nice cost effective bath soak when mixed with other ingredients.
The main active ingredient in many health products.
I buy Holland & Barrett and otehr Eucalyptus Oils. But always make sue it is 100% oil.
I bought this a while ago from Holland a Barrett for around £4 for a 10ml bottle when I had a cold and sinus infection.
It is always recommend that you read the label before using the oil and I would also recommend reading around the subject of aromatherapy if you want to get the best out of them.
In aromatherapy, this Eucalyptus oil helps to clear the mind and focus concentration, while reducing swelling in the mucus membranes. It is used in fighting respiratory problems and the inflammation of sore muscles, rheumatism, headaches and nervous exhaustion, while boosting wound and ulcer healing and soothing skin eruptions.
Eucalyptus has a very clear, sharp, fresh and very distinctive smell, is pale yellow in colour and watery in viscosity.
Eucalyptus oil should be used with care and people with high blood pressure and epilepsy should avoid it. Excessive use of this oil may cause headaches.
The therapeutic properties of eucalyptus oil are analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, rubefacient, stimulant, vermifuge and vulnerary.
Eucalyptus oil blends particularly well with benzoin, thyme, lavender, lemongrass, lemon and pine.
I use Eucalyptus oil in a number of ways. If I have a sinus problem then I will boil the kettle, pour the water into a large bowl add a few drops into the water and cover my head with a towel, whilst I gently inhale, I do this until the water stops steaming. I find that it is natural way of decongesting me and the steam also helps to clear out any impurities in my skin. I also add it to an oil burner with a few drops of lavender oil and this helps to relax me and also assist in relieving me of any sinus issues. Finally I add a few drops of the oil along with lavender oil to a carrier oil, Almond usually as that is what I tend to use, and rub it on sore muscles, this helps to relax the muscle and sooth any tension. I have also used it on my travels as an insect repellent, by sprinkling a few drops around where I am staying or a few drops onto my clothes, it seemed to work.
Overall I would recommend Eucalyptus oil to others, it is a great versatile oil that really helps to relieve sinus congestion and is well priced.
I do have quite a few bottles of essential oils around the house which have various uses, one of which is Eucalyptus Pure Essential Oil which I purchased from Holland and Barrett, I actually purchased this a while ago when I had a cold, I had been suffering with a blocked up nose at night and someone recommended that I give this a go to help relieve the blocked nose and help me sleep.
The Holland and Barrett Eucalyptus Essential oil comes in a small brown glass bottle which comes inside an orange and green box, it has the name of the product (Eucalyptus Essential oil) written on the front of the box and the Holland and Barrett logo towards the top, it has also has the word refreshing written at the bottom of the box inside a green rectangle. The packaging is quite plain really, the only sort of design on the packaging is a leaf style pattern going down both sides of the box. The glass bottle which contains the Eucalyptus Oil has a label around the middle of it which contains the name of the product but most of the information appears on the outer box. The bottle has a small plastic screw on lid which is very easy to remove and replace, on the end of the bottle and covered by the lid is a small plastic dropper, this allows the oil to be released very slowly one drop at a time, you do not need much of the Eucalyptus Oil at one time so the dropper allows you to control how much you pour out.
The Oil
The Holland and Barrett Eucalyptus Essential Oil looks just like any other, the smell of the Eucalyptus Oil was quite strong, you could smell the fragrance inside the bottle but the true strength of it was more apparent once I poured a few drops of the oil out of the bottle, the fragrance of this product is so strong that you really do not need a huge amount of it at a time, just a few drops is enough. The fragrance of Eucalyptus is quite distinctive and Holland and Barrett describe it as earthy and woody, I'm not sure if I would say it had a woody smell to it but the Holland and Barrett Eucalyptus Essential Oil definitely has that strong distinctive fragrance that all brands of this particular oil has.
Uses of Eucalyptus Oil
As I have mentioned I purchased my bottle of Eucalyptus Oil to help relieve a blocked nose following a cold, however this is not the only use that this particular oil has, after a bit of research to see what else I could use my essential oil for I discovered that it had several uses.
*Breathing Problems - This is basically the reason I purchased the oil, inhaling the vapours/ fragrance of the oil can help relieve colds, coughs, runny noses, sore throats, nasal congestion, bronchitis and sinus. Eucalyptus Oil is an antibacterial, anti contestant and an anti inflammatory which makes it ideal for treating respiratory problems. With my eucalyptus oil I simply applied a few drops onto my pillow before I went to bed so that I could inhale the vapours throughout the night, you can mix the oil with warm water to make a gargle to help sooth a sore throat, this is one thing I haven't tried as I do not fancy seeing what it tastes like. When my mum was little her mum used to give her eucalyptus on a spoonful of sugar, something else I wont be trying.
*Wounds - Helping with healing wounds is another use for Eucalyptus Essential Oil. Eucalyptus makes an excellent antiseptic and can be used on common wounds such as ulcers, cuts, burns, abrasions and sores. This essential oil can also be used on insect bites and stings. I have tried this on the odd occasion when I have run out of my regular antiseptic cream and have found it to be quite effective. You can apply a few drops of the oil onto a clean piece of cotton wool and then apply it to the effected area/ wound in order to help the healing process and prevent infection.
*Mental Exhaustion - Eucalyptus Essential Oil is said to be good at relieving mental exhaustion and treating stress, it is described as being cooling and refreshing and helps to remove mental sluggishness. To be honest I have not really used the oil for this sort of treatment so cannot comment on whether it works well or not, but should I need something to help pick me up I would consider giving this a go.
There are many other uses for Eucalyptus Essential Oil if you do a bit of research online, however whether they work or not is a mater of opinion, it seems that some people find it successful in treating some problems. disordered whereas other people do not. The main two reasons I have used this particular oil from Holland and Barrett for is to help relieve a blocked nose and I have used it on cuts before when I have run out of antiseptic cream.
When I used mine to relieve a blocked nose at night I just applied a few drops to my pillow so that I could inhale the fragrance throughout the night and decongest my nose. As I inhaled the vapours from the oil I could feel it gradually clearing my nose, the fragrance is very strong and as my nose cleared I could feel the fragrance getting stronger, it did actually make the inside of my nose feel cold as it decongested it , however this was not unpleasant, for me the main thing was that it was gradually getting rid of my blocked nose, it also helped me to fall asleep easily. After inhaling the oils fragrance for just a few minutes my nose was considerably unblocked compared to what it had been so the Eucalyptus Essential Oil really did work and help to relieve my blocked nose.
I also use the oil in my oil burner, instead of the usual scented wax I put some water in the little dish and add a few drops of the oil. Once the tea light is lit the water and oil warm up and the eucalyptus vapours soon fill the room making it easier to breathe.
I have also on occasions used eucalyptus Oil on minor cuts as an antiseptic, I tend to only use it in this way if I have run out of antiseptic cream, I simply apply a small amount to the affected area and allow it to dry, to be honest it doesn't really have any soothing properties and does not get rid of pain caused by a cut, however it does work at keeping the wound clean and preventing infection, it helps to kill germs in the cut allowing it to heal, on the occasions that I have used it I have found that it works so would definitely consider using it in this way again in the future.
Price & Availability
Obviously this particular Eucalyptus Oil came from Holland and Barrett and is one of their own brand products in their essential oils collection. I purchased a 20ml bottle and it cost me £8.99, this is a bit on the expensive side for a small bottle, however it is within keeping of the price off essential oils as I never find them particularly cheap to buy, also Holland and Barrett own brand of this oil is a lot cheaper than other brands I have looked at. However although this oil does sound quite expensive for a small bottle it is very long lasting, as I have mentioned you literally only need a couple of drops of this at a time, I have used the essential oil on several occasions and it appears that hardly anything has been used from the bottle. In my opinions this oil is worth the money, for me it was worth the money because it helped to relieve my congested nose when i had a cold and I have used it in this way on more than one occasion, even my husband has used it in this way, however I would also say it is worth the money because it is so long lasting, so although it is expensive to purchase in the first place it does work out cheaper in the long run.
Overall I would definitely recommend Holland and Barrett Eucalyptus Essential Oil, in my opinion it makes an excellent anti contestant and also a very good antiseptic for minor wounds. Whilst the initial price is a bit on the high side it works out worth the money in the long run, and for me the main thing is that it works. I do quite like the fragrance of the eucalyptus oil so for me using it as an anti contestant is not a problem, however if you do hate this particular fragrance then this would not be the best product to buy as the fragrance is very strong. You do need to make sure that you do not use too much of the oil at once as the fragrance is very strong and over powering. I would certainly recommend any one has this particular essential oil in their bathroom cupboard as it does have a lot of different uses, and Holland and Barrett own brand of Eucalyptus Oil is just as good as the more expensive brands, I would certainly buy this product again in the future.
I am always burning an oil or a wax tart in our house. I love making the house smell nice but I wanted something to burn that would be good for when the house was full of our colds. My mother-in-law actually recommended Holland & Barrett's Eucalyptus oil to me as it is a pure oil which will burn with a full exposure of scent. After getting a little lost in Holland & Barrett (I never shop in there usually) I managed to find the oil which cost just over £4.00 for a small 10ml bottle though a bottle of oil in this size will last you a good while.
Now before I start reviewing this item in full, it must be said that this product is 100% TOXIC if it is taking internally. You are not supposed to drink this oil. It is purely for burning uses only.
To burn the Eucalyptus oil, you will need an oil or tart burner. Either one will be suffcient. To use you simply put a few drops in the bowl of the burner and light a tealight underneath it to start to burn off the scent. The bottle from Holland & Barrett has a little droper inside the bottle and is easy to dispense the oil. Don't use too much because this is a really strong scent!
Eucalyptus is an antiseptic scent which is one the best scents for colds and viral infections. It is also great for blocked up noses.
I put this oil in my oils cupboard ready for use when we undoubtedly would come down with colds. When the moment did arrive (and lucky me, I was the one with the cold!) I remembered I had this and immediately put it in the burner. My nose was sore and bunged up (this was before my husband's purchase of the Vicks Vapor stick!) and there is nothing I hate more than not being able to breathe through my nose. After a few minutes of it burning, the room was engulfed in the lovely Eucalyptus scent and I could feel my nose starting to clear and run a little bit. I left it burning for as long as the tealight would stay alight. It does only work for a little while though and the effects of your binged up nose do return.
I find my nose is worse at nighttime just before I am going to sleep so I would light my tealight for about half an hour before going to sleep so that I could breathe easier. This was a good idea on my part as I fell asleep quicker and didn't have that not being able to breathe feeling.
The scent does burn off quickly which I find a bit disappointing.
I would recommend this oil as it does work but it doesn't have lasting effects. If you use too much it is far too strong. If you do buy this please do keep it out of the reach of children.
I have been using Eucalyptus oil for a number of years now after doing an aromatherapy class at college and would not be without it in the house. The Holland and Barrett version is a good product as it is reasonably priced and pure.
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils. It is a form of complementary therapy which is used to treat the whole person and not just the symptom or disease and works by assisting the body's natural ability to balance, regulate, heal and maintain itself. It can be used by aplying it directly to the skin (or if it a strong oil should be mised with a carrier such as a moisturiser or rape seed oil) or it can be used in an oil burner and inhaled. It can also be inhaled by putting a small amount on a hanky and smelling.
Ecalyptus Oil
Ecalyptuc oil is woody and earthy with a strong initial aroma which smells very clinical. When I use it I often mix it with another nicer smelling oil to mask the smell (such as orange or lavender).
Ecalyptus oil has many uses and these include acting as an Insect Repellent,helps to heal cuts, wounds, burns, athletes foot and dandruff.
It is very good for unblocking suffy noses when burned in an oil burner and also helping with the imune system. Whenever there is a sick bug going round school I burn the oil at home and my kids never get sick.
Ecalyptus oil varies in price quite dramatically due to its strength but Holland and Barret do it for around £6.50 (at present there is a deal on where you get two for £10 which is a very good price.
I would recommend that everyone should have a bottle in their home as it has so many uses, there are hundreds, I would be here all day if I were to list them all.
I have struggled with asthma all my life, although a chronic condition it's controlled extremely well thanks to the wonderful team of my GP and a plethora of hospital consultants. The problem being that I have several other conditions, all of which need medication, so very often the side effects of taking so many different tablets each day are more wearing than my actual illnesses. One such problem at the moment is a continually stuffy nose and sinus twinges, a common side effect of a certain type of medication I am currently using.
For this reason I have been buying Holland & Barrett Eucalyptus Pure Essential Oil, and I must say it has been money well spent as the unclogging properties of this essential oil are second to none. Please bear in mind that this is an essential oil, not a Eucalyptus fragranced oil. You may not think there is any difference, and indeed they may smell very similar, but it's the vapours in the essential oil that will aid any problems and these vapours simply aren't there in basic oils such as you would use in an oil burner.
Of course, you can use this in an oil burner and I regularly do. A few drops mixed in with some warm water will not only scent your rooms with the fresh scent of Eucalyptus but also works to clear your head with each breath you take. I like to position my oil burner so that it's near me but not too close as the air immediately around the heated Eucalyptus oil becomes rather dense with the aroma and vapours, to the point of making my eyes water should I stand too close for too long.
It's completely up to you as to how you want to incorporate the Eucalyptus oil into your daily routine. My stuffiness gets worse during the night so I sprinkle no more than two drops underneath my pillow, the smell is too strong to actually put it on the pillow as you would with Olbas Oil but I find using it underneath allows me to breathe the vapours during the night and aids a restful sleep.
Another use I find helpful is to add a very few drops to an unscented shower gel on your sponge, wash as usual and you'll be inhaling the Eucalyptus oil in the shower steam. The smell isn't strong enough to be noticeable on your skin after you've gotten out of the shower, but I do find this method keeps my head and sinuses clear for several hours afterwards. I have sensitive skin and have never had a reaction to doing this, however I do recommend testing on a patch of skin before using on your whole body as it is a very strong oil.
The main benefits of this Essential Oil from Holland & Barrett are the relief it provides from a stuffy nose, asthma and sinus trouble. As I have all three of those symptoms I think I am in a very good position to advise you that it does actually work. Since I began using it I have seen an improvement in my sleeping patterns, as you probably know sleeping with a blocked up nose is a stressful affair, and my asthma also seems to be much calmer during the night. Without wishing to sound like a complainer, I struggle for breath throughout the day and my asthma does get worse at night-time so to find a small modicum of respite in such a simple product as pure Eucalyptus Oil is wonderful.
I can only recommend this oil to anyone who suffers with any of the conditions I have mentioned above. A small 10ml bottle currently costs £4.09 and is, of course, available only from Holland & Barrett shops or their online store. The bottle may look very small but it lasts for an awfully long time as you literally need just two or three drops each time you use it, in fact using too much is counterproductive as the smell will become far too intense and will in all likelihood cause you to get a headache.
Right, I have tried lavender for the past week, and although I am feeling the benefits I am still getting a blocked nose. As i also purchased Eucalyptus essential oil, I thought for some serious sinus relief I'd use this in combination with the lavender.
The actual word Eucalyptus has Greek origins, meaning 'well covered', in reference to the cup-like membrane that shields the flower bud. Australia being the native home of Eucalyptus stands as the home of well over 500 species of this tree. The leaves were initially used by Australian Aborigines to cover and protect serious wounds. Europe was introduced to this healing oil in 1788 by Dennis Considen and John White whilst treating marines and convicts on the First Fleet.
I had purchased this along with lavender and peppermint oil, so, technically, I got one of these for absolutely nowt! From Boots it cost £4.29 (with their 3 for 2 offer) for a 10ml bottle. (I know this review states it's for Holland & Barrett, where it's currently priced at £3.99, but as I'd already purchased it, I am reviewing it here). The packaging is a tidy little box that's a camouflage shade of green on the bottom half and primarily white at the top. There is the image of a plant on the box, which emphasises The Power Of Plants ethos.
It has a strong, medicinal scent which can be overpowering - for my purpose it appears to have done the trick. It is commonly used for its decongestant effects and is found in many over the counter lozenges and inhalation vapours. Due to the presence of various colds doing the rounds, I have resorted to pouring a couple of drops on a handkerchief when I go out Occasionally i will take a deep refreshing breath from this and it just helps to clear my head.
It is a key ingredient in alot of mouthwashes and gives you that minty freshness as well as assisting in reducing dental plaque (Listerine). As it contains eucalyptus, it is not recommended that you swallow the liquid as this can cause multi-organ failure. If a minute amount is swallowed whilst gurgling it is not as dangerous, but nonetheless, should be avoided. If you have bleeding gums there is a mixture you can make to get some relief at http://www.ehow.com/how_5559827_make-natural-mouthwash-bleeding-gums.html.
For dandruff, forget Head & Shoulders, use 10 drops of Eucalyptus oil with your usual shampoo and massage into your scalp for a couple of minutes. Rinse with warm water and you'll be left with a head that feels refreshed and is evidently dandruff free. I have in the past used this a few drops of this oil mixed into a carrier oil (typically Almond/Jojoba) and applied to my hair for the refreshing sensation it gives me. I tend to leave it on for an hour or so, then thoroughly wash out.
It can also be used as an all purpose cleaner around the home. A few drops added to a vaporise can annihilate insects. ¼ tsp of the oil in a pump spray bottle (your average sized bottle 500ml filled to about half with water). Turn the nozzle to a fine mist setting and spray your carpet, furniture, pet's beds etc with this concoction. Fleas are renown for despising this aroma and will escape from your house. The mist that emanates from the bottle dries pretty quickly, meaning that you can simply perform this 'magic trick' and get on with your day. My house has been left with a fresh scent that you can get from your average air freshener, but with the added disposal of any remaining unwanted guests. It is essential that you hoover a couple of hours after using this potion as some of the evil cretins may leave some undesirable remnants behind.
In the car, if you have an air freshener that has lost its mojo, it can be reawakened by a couple of drops of eucalyptus, giving you a fresh scent in your vehicle.
I have a mate who's got cat problems and I suggested this, once i'd been researching this oil. Her cat has a tendency to pee everywhere but where it is expected to i.e. it has managed to ruin her bedding and various parts of her carpets. It was getting to the point where it was the house or the wee, defenceless, cute cat ;-). So, having read that someone accidentally came across the powers of Vics Vapour rub in combating this problem, I suggested a couple of drops of eucalyptus (it being the main ingredient in vapour rub) and she has been pleasantly surprised by the results. The smell of the oil repels the cat and so he does not urinate in those areas. RESULT!
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If taken by orally there are various reported side effects, which range from nausea to muscle weakness. These effects can potentially be deadly, so it is not advised that the oil is taken by mouth. There may also be interactions if you are already taking other medications, such as Lorazepam, codeine or even amphetamines. If you are taking any other meds it is strongly advised that you seek medical help before self medicating with essential oils.
This oil is not suitable for babies or young children and is not recommended to be used by pregnant women or people with sensitive skin. It should not be used neat with the skin as this can cause irritation. It should be mixed with a carrier oil.
Something I discovered is that Vets make use of eucalyptus as well - horses with flu like symptoms, dogs with distemper and for other animals suffering from parasitic skin conditions. Again, a multi-purpose essential oil that I would recommend you have in your medicine cupboard!
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Eucalyptus Oil will relieve the symptoms of sinus, asthma, colds, sore throat, back and muscle aches and other respiratory problems. It sooths and penetrates the skin to bring quick relief to arthritic and rheumatic sufferers. Eucalyptus Oil can also be used as a vaporizer in a steam bath.


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The current window-lined tower cabin, now known as the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory, was built the following year, and completed in time for monitoring the 1997 fall migration.The Jefferson National Forest added new stairs and new interior paint to the observatory earlier this year. A new composting toilet is expected to be added soon, to replace a homespun outhouse that was cited for its outstanding view in the guidebook "Way Out in West Virginia."Jim Phillips, the naturalist at Pipestem State Park and a frequent hawk watcher at Hanging Rock, sends migration data from the Monroe County site to the Hawk Migration Association of North America. The Hanging Rock Observatory is one of nearly 200 hawk-watching sites in the U.S., Canada and Mexico that contributes migration data for the annual Raptor Population Index, produced by the HMANA and three other birding groups with support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Hanging Rock is the only site in West Virginia that contributes data to the HMNA. With decades of raptor migration data in Hanging Rock's logbooks, some population trends have become evident."We're seeing a lot more eagles than we used to," Davis said. In the 1970s and early 1980s, it was not uncommon for observers at Hanging Rock to fail to spot a single bald eagle or golden eagle during the course of a year. In 2010, a record 137 bald eagles and 54 golden eagles were seen.A number of non-feathered flyers can also be seen at Hanging Rock Tower. Military aircraft frequently make low-level training runs over the area, and glider pilots use the thermal currents rising off Peters Mountain to make long-distance flights.Eighteen volunteers are deemed to be sufficiently schooled in raptor identity to qualify as counters and add data to the daily logbook."We're not really an organization," Phillips said. "Everyone's a volunteer, and people go to the tower whenever they are able. We try to have people up there as often as possible, especially during the peak of the broadwing migration in mid-September."Visitors are welcome any time at Hanging Rock. The tower building is public property, maintained by the U.S. Forest Service. During the fall migration, visitors watch hawks on their own, or help spot incoming birds for those trained to identify them. "We average about 1,500 visitors a year when we're up here," Davis said. "I enjoy meeting new people at least as much as I like seeing hawks."The rocky, mile-long walk to the tower along the Allegheny Trail from a parking lot off Limestone Hill Road didn't keep 12 visitors from appearing at Hanging Rock on Tuesday. Among those spending time at the tower were Franz Behmer and Annelie Bauman of Bayreuth, Germany, and their local hosts, Kevin and Holly Harvey of Greenville, and Oak Hill area residents B.J. Bernath and Steve Piotrowski, who motorcycled to the Hanging Rock trailhead."I love it up here," said Bernath, who was making his third trip to Hanging Rock, shortly before a bald eagle glided into view, corkscrewed its way upward in a thermal, and soared southward after gaining several hundred feet of elevation."I've seen bald eagles when I was living in Colorado," Piotrowski said. "But this is my first West Virginia eagle."Having foreign visitors at Hanging Rock is not all that rare, according to Davis. "We had an Austrian boy up here earlier this season," he said.After posting a season-high daily count of 187 raptors on Monday, Tuesday's tally dropped to eight, because of prevailing winds shifting from the northwest to the southeast."The birds don't want to expend any more energy than they have to, so they'll wait until they won't have to be flying into the wind before they move on in bigger numbers," Davis said.Many of the hawks, including most of the broadwings, travel to South America via Texas to overwinter."Broadwings are the only raptor that migrates in large numbers," Davis said. "It's usually around Sept. 20 that the largest numbers of them are flying over here."When mid-September flying conditions are optimal, hundreds of broadwings can be seen gliding overhead in swarms, called kettles, as they ride thermal updrafts over the crest of Peters Mountain."It's like a swarm of bees, only it's hawks," Davis said. "There can be two or three hundred or more hawks in a kettle. That's what people come up here to see."Last year, observers at Hanging Rock tallied a total of 3,966 raptors. The most counted and identified in a single year was 10,572 raptors tallied in 1974, during the tower's record-setting broadwing migration.But people can make the trip to Hanging Rock and not see any migrating birds, if atmospheric conditions are unfavorable."I tell people to come for the view," Davis said. "If they see a lot of birds, too, that's a bonus."One way to reach the Hanging Rock Tower from Charleston is to drive to Lewisburg via Interstate 64, and follow U.S. 219 south to Union. At Union, turn left (south) on W.Va. 3 to the outskirts of Gap Mills and watch for a brown "Watchable Wildlife" sign on the right, at the turnoff for Zenith Road. Follow Zenith Road about 3.5 miles to its junction with Limestone Hill Road. Turn left on Limestone Hill Road and follow it about 1.8 miles to the top of Peters Mountain and a Forest Service parking area for the Allegheny Trail. 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Corvette Racing full-time drivers Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner won the American Le Mans Series GT Drivers Championship with a victory at the VIR 240 at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) on September 15. Their fourth victory in nine races clinched the 2012 GT Manufacturer Championship for Chevrolet and wrapped up the 2012 GT Team Championship for Corvette Racing.
"This is the kind of day you hope for—a perfect race, a great race car, the right pit calls, and no drama," Milner told VETTE. "I got my start in professional sports-car racing at VIR, so to get my first championship here in my home state of Virginia is very special. I can't say enough for Oliver and the Corvette Racing crew; they've been best friends from the day that I arrived. Just a great day!"
Gavin avoided trouble in a chaotic start and took the lead at 42 minutes into the four-hour race. A well-timed pit stop at the one-hour mark put the No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R in control, with Milner taking the two middle stints. Gavin then drove the final hour and crossed the finish line with a 19.5-second margin of victory over the Second Place No. 45 Porsche. It was Gavin's 38th career ALMS victory in his milestone 100th start.
The victory was Corvette Racing's 85th win in 140 races. Chevrolet and Corvette Racing have won nine ALMS manufacturer and team championships since 2001. Photos courtesy Richard Prince/GM
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Corvette enthusiasts from 36 states and three foreign countries converged on Mid America Motorworks' corporate campus in Effingham, Illinois, for the 19th Annual Corvette Funfest, September 13-16. "The Largest Corvette Party in the World," as the event is also dubbed, celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the '63 Sting Ray's introduction (in fall 1962) with special display parking. Corvette Funfest, which has grown to a four-day event, welcomed more than 15,000 Corvettes and 45,000 enthusiasts.
The festivities kicked off with a Fun Run Road Tour led by a larger-than-life Radio Flyer Wagon. The Radio Flyer led some 500 Corvettes through the scenic countryside to the historic Courthouse Square in downtown Effingham for a street party sponsored by the Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau.
After three days filled with expert seminars, celebrity autographs, and Celebrity Choice judging, attendees rocked out with the World Classic Rockers. The high-energy band features original members from Boston, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, and Steppenwolf.
Pre-registration for Corvette Funfest 2013 is already underway. The event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Funfest, the 40th anniversary of Mid America Motorworks, and the 60th anniversary of the Corvette. Dates are September 19-22, 2013. For more information, visit www.corvettefunfest.com. Photos courtesy Mid America Motorworks
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A number of Corvettes had impressive showings at the inaugural Lingenfelter Performance Nationals, held September 21-23 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Hosted by Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE), the three-day event featured modified muscle cars, high-end exotics, Pro Mods, and more participating in various drag-racing, autocross, car-show, and countryside-cruise events.
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Clinical and Genetic Studies of Familial Presenile Dementia With Neuronal Inclusion Bodies
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The purpose of this study is to learn more about the medical problems and the genetic factors involved in a recently defined form of inherited dementia called "familial dementia with neuroserpin inclusion bodies (FDNIB)." Abnormal substances in nerve cells of patients with this disease affect brain and nervous system function, causing confusion, memory decline and impaired cognition (thinking ability). Patients also develop movement disorders and, possibly, seizures. Symptoms begin in midlife, between 45 and 55 years of age.
Patients with FDNIB and family members 18 years of age or older at risk for the disease may be eligible for this 3-year study.
Participants will have a medical and family history and review of medical records; interview with a medical geneticist (specialist in genetics); physical, neurological and psychiatric examinations; and the following tests and procedures:
- Blood tests to assess general health
- Chest and skull X-rays
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)-record of the electrical activity of the heart using electrodes placed on the chest
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)-record of the electrical activity of the brain using electrodes placed on the head
- Ultrasound of the abdomen-imaging of abdominal organs using sound waves
- Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-imaging of the brain using a strong magnetic field and radio waves
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- Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)-imaging of brain metabolism and blood flow using a radioactive substance injected into a vein
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|Familial Dementia With Neuroserpin Inclusion Bodies Nervous System Heredodegenerative Disorder
|Study Type:
|Official Title:
|Clinical, Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of Familial Encephalopathy With Neuroserpin Inclusion Bodies
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|August 10, 2000
|Study Completion Date:
|August 4, 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|August 4, 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|10 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Patients with a family history of early-onset progressive dementia or decline in cognition and neuronal inclusion bodies which are immunohistopathologically consistent with neuroserpin inclusion bodies.
Children with progressive dementia and myoclonic epilepsy which is consistent with the reported clinical course in pediatric patients or children with the clinical phenotype who on autopsy demonstrate neuronal inclusion boidies which are immunohistopathologically consistent with neuroserpin inclusion bodies.
Family members at risk, of at least 18 years of age, including first degree relatives of affected patients and the adult offspring of these first degree relatives.
In rare instances probands and their at risk family members with known presenile dementia and a neurologic course typical of that seen in FENIB will be enrolled.
We may also enroll offsite individuals who have any of the above findings, but are too medically fragile to travel to the Clinical Center and for whom a durable power of attorney (DPA) is available. The physical examination and laboratory research studies will be performed by the Investigator(s) and all clinical studies will be done in a local accredited hospital.
Family members either not at risk and unaffected spouses may enroll primarily for genetic linkage information. These individuals will contribute a blood sample for molecular analysis only. Those unwilling to travel may also provide a blood sample only. No clinical studies will be performed on individuals from this category.
Another diagnosis of presenile demential is made by a physician including but not limited to: 1) Huntington Disease, 2) Parkinson Disease/Diffuse Lewy Body Disease, 3) Familial Alzheimer Disease with known mutations in presenilin 1, presenilin 2 or beta-amyloid precursor protein, 4) Lafora Body Disease, 5) Pick's Disease, and 6) fronto-temporal dementia.
A Durable Power of Attorney is not available in a human subject that is not medically competent to give consent.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00006176
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|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
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|NCT00006176 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 12, 2000
|Last Updated:
|June 30, 2017
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Presenile Dementia
Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Early Onset Progressive Dementia
Familial Presenile Dementia
familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin inclusion bodies
Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Alzheimer Disease
Epilepsies, Myoclonic
Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neurocognitive Disorders
Mental Disorders
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Serine Proteinase Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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text: For SA's Garber, success not just measured in wins By Tommy R. Atkinson April 4, 2013 Story Share Chip Ellis St. Albans softball coach Greg Garber recently earned his 500th career victory. ST. ALBANS, W.Va. -- It's not the state championship, conference titles or wins that drive St. Albans' Greg Garber.Sure, he has plenty of those, including notching his 500th career win last week. What keeps the Red Dragons' 21st-year softball coach coming back to the diamond year after year is the gleam in a players' eye when they accomplish something for the first time."When you see their success, whether it's their first hit or a conference championship or a state championship,'' said Garber after returning Thursday evening from a doubleheader sweep at Clay County. "I see the kids getting better and better."I got a note just a couple of weeks ago from one of my players, 'Coach, I made a 3.0. I finally got that 3.0.' Just to see the satisfaction in my players' successes, whether it's on the field or off. I love the game and I love the kids.''Garber has built one of the most successful programs in the Kanawha Valley and along the way reached a personal milestone with 506 victories and counting in 23 years at SA and George Washington (two years).SA captured the Class AAA 2010 state championship for the school's and Garber's first title, and has won four Mountain State Athletic Conference championships (2006-08 and 2010). This year is shaping up to be no different, as Garber has guided the Red Dragons to a 12-0 record and the sixth spot in this week's Class AAA West Virginia Sports Writers poll."That's something I'm real proud of,'' said Garber of experiencing only one losing season in 23 years. "A lot of schools can have a good influx of talent, win for three or four years, but to develop a program that you consistently win, that's more important to me than the one state championship."It takes a program to consistently win. The effort that they see I give them, that's one of the reasons I get the effort back. I don't think you can ask the kids to work real hard if you're not working real hard. I don't want anyone to outwork us; to me that would be an injustice to the kids.''The Red Dragons have also produced 60 players who have been offered the opportunity to play at the college level and three state players of the year."We had a reunion a couple of years ago and I had over 100 former players come back to that,'' Garber said. "You see nurses, doctors, lawyers and teachers. "That makes you feel good when you know you've had a little bit of a part. A lot of them tell me, 'Coach, what we learned in softball, yelling and getting on them and making sure they do things the right way, teach them responsibility and showing up on time, paid off in life.'''Garber said his wife, Clara, whom he has been married to for 22 years, is the reason he's still in the third-base coaching box. The two met when Garber was coaching Clara's son in fifth-grade basketball all-stars."She does without me a lot,'' said the SA coach. "She goes through a lot just to let me do what I love. She's been to a lot of games. She's special.''Ali Haynes and Mariah Caudill probably know Garber better than anyone on the field. Haynes is his niece and pitcher the past four years for the Red Dragons, while Caudill has been the four-year starting catcher. Haynes and Caudill also played on little league teams that Garber led to a pair of state titles and the ASA World Series championship."He's passionate about the game,'' said Haynes, who has signed to play at West Virginia State. "He wakes up in the middle of the night, 'So and so didn't get that bunt down. So and so didn't run the bases right,' and tells us about it the next day. Sometimes we'll get halfway out the fence [after practice] and he'll say, 'Wait, wait, wait! Do you remember this play?' I learn something new every day.'' "He's a lot harder on us, but that's only gotten us better,'' added Caudill. "In the long run, it helps us. Some days I complain about it, but it's definitely fun. If I needed him, I could go to him any time. If I miss a popup [behind the plate] he [practices me] every day until I get it right. He never ends on failure.''For Garber wins and losses aren't only measured in his high school program. After arriving back from the road trip to Clay on Thursday, the SA coach and several players were working with the St. Albans' little leaguers."We try to give back to the community,'' he said. "We'll have different clinics. Last year we had three free ones. We had 40 or 50 kids here from the community and my older ones working with them. Get them enthused about it, working hard and show them the correct way."It takes so much to do a program. I can't do it all by myself. I've got to have the players and I've got a lot of good helpers, whether it's dragging the field, running the pressbox, my boosters president and the community.''Reach Tommy R. Atkinson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-4811. 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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Noon mass at Immaculate Conception downtown was especially somber Monday, with most parishioners having heard of Pope Benedict XVI's decision to resign.
"I was shocked. I was really surprised, especially with, you know, we're getting ready to start Lent," parishioner Kathryn Miller said.
A devout Catholic and mother of six, Miller said she believes the pope's decision to step down took great courage.
"Maybe he knows that there's a strength needed that he might not have at this time to guide the church," she said.
Julie Ingersoll teaches religious studies at the University of North Florida and has been following Twitter closely to gauge the reaction of the academic world and others. She's finding speculation rampant that there's more to the resignation than what the church is revealing.
"And that has to do with the fact that before he was pope, Cardinal Ratzinger was in a position of authority in the Vatican that gave him access to many of the documents that are now slowly trickling out that implicated the church in some cover-ups regarding child abuse," Ingersoll said.
"The reason for his resigning is not because there is a cover-up or there is a hidden agenda, it is simply because of his health," said Bishop Felipe Estevez, of the Diocese of St. Augustine.
Estevez was appointed to his position by Pope Benedict XVI and says when he saw the pope in December, he was concerned for his health then.
"His mind was very sharp, but you could see signs he was weak," Estevez said.
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Whistleblower: Million-dollar tax bills made 'to simply disappear'
SEATTLE -- The Problems Solvers have uncovered allegations from several insiders that the state's tax agency is sometimes going easy on the rich and powerful.
State tax agent Dennis Redmon is among those making the allegations.
"Money that is properly owing and due to the state has been made to simply disappear by Department of Revenue senior management, due to political influence," Redmon said.
Redmon accuses the state of going easy on the rich and powerful at times. In one case, a $20 million private jet owned by the firm of a well-known businessman was about to get a $2 million tax bill. Redmon said senior Department of Revenue managers sat on the bill until days after the statute of limitations expired.
"They just sat on it for the better part of a year," he said. "It's impossible not to believe that they had full knowledge (that it was too late)."
Redmon isn't alone in accusing his own agency of sometimes letting the rich get richer. Several other current or former tax agents say some members of the senior management are willing to let powerful people and companies off the hook when tax is due on items ranging from jets to pricey artwork to yachts.
For years, Publishers Clearing House was selling items through the mail to Washington residents without paying a number of taxes, penalties and interest, according to internal documents. A $10.7 million tax bill was approved, but a senior manager inexplicably dropped it with little or no explanation.
When others objected, Redmon said they were told to "shut up."
Redmond and other colleagues estimate the state has lost $35 million in the last three years alone. That's enough money to fund the Washington State Patrol for a year or pay the base annual salary for 1,000 new teachers. It's also enough money to suspend tolls on the 520 and Tacoma Narrows Bridges for spring, summer and fall.
"This is a pattern for something that's been going on for years," Redmon said.
Linda Fryant is another person from the Department of Revenue who's speaking out. Fryant, who's now retired and living in Baltimore, echoed many of Redmon's concerns about the culture at the agency.
"My argument always was whenever I was told I couldn't do a case or couldn't pursue a case, was that the law applies to everyone. It doesn't say 'except for a few really rich,'" she said.
Multiple sources say the problem transcends any one governor or department director. They blame the revolving door between senior managers and powerful accounting firms, which are oftentimes the same firms negotiating tax bills for big clients. Ethics do not prevent that sort of interaction.
And what happens to agents who object?
"Well, let's see. I was put on paid administrative leave twice," Fryant said. So, you get bad performance reviews and no promotions."
Department of Revenue officials say field-level workers often are not aware of complex legal reasons behind management decisions such as the those made in cases similar to the jet and Publishers Clearing House cases.
Neither Redmon nor Department of Revenue officials would divulge names or identifying information about the taxpayers in the KOMO News investigation, complying with state law and department policy. However, other sources with direct knowledge did provide specifics to KOMO.
In a statement, the department went on to say "we are not aware of any incidents" of special treatment, and "that's not the way we do business."
Thanks to the whistleblower, the state auditor is now investigating.


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This is is really considered reporting now? Lol
he's not even a Globe columnist, the only thing he has on their site is high school roundup blurbs
RealGM blows.
I think all of the Pacers would be "pissed" if they got traded to Philly right now.
..... he is strong, for a small forward, but not David West strong.
Danny should just chill, he doesn't want to lose leverage in negotiating a buy out.
I think Philly is going to end up keeping him.
Wha??? More Fire Isn't an indication of playing better. Danny played pretty well trying to fit into his new role. He drove and dished it off for easy baskets plenty of times. He played pretty good defense when called upon, sure he still has the bad habits of slacking off his man too much. He just couldn't hit his shots like we are used to seeing. Its not a measure of "Fire" or passion for the game. He just didn't hit shots.
I never thought once that Danny Granger cost the Pacers any games, he just couldn't hit shots anymore, or get quality shots off.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
And none of those three play the style that West does.
Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right. ― Ricky Gervais.
Anybody else listen to Peter Dinwiddie on JMV a few days ago? He heaped plenty of praise on Danny and talked about how he'd be an asset in the playoffs. Shows how quickly things can change in the NBA I guess.
Danny Granger is a notoriously slow starter. I really was beginning to think with time that his shot would have started falling. His post defense was actually above average. My best memory of him this year was him defending and shutting down Blake Griffin that game D West was ejected. Can anyone with more knowledge of Evan Turner tell me anything about his post defense? Is he a viable off the bench defender for LeBron James in spot minutes?
And am I wrong if I say Evan Turner (although I admit my exposure to him playing is a bit low) reminds me of a slightly more versatile version of Courtney Lee?
Sounds to me like he and Big Baby Davis could end up in LA with the Clippers.
Ever think this is a ploy by Bird and Granger to get bought out by Philly, sign with Miami and destroy them from the inside...
Actually the more I watch highlights, the more I'm convinced my comparison to Courtney Lee is spot on. Hopefully someone can prove me wrong and completely change that perspective, cause I was never a fan of his game. I'd like to know more about his defensive abilities, other than the fact he's a somewhat below average three point shooter, and an inefficient first option on a bad team.
I think Bird needs to give this trade alittle more lip service for the fans sake. Certainly needs to express some more gratitude for Danny Granger. You don't just trade away a 9 year veteran, all-star, face of the franchise and only release a brief thank you statement.
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You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
Apologize if this has been posted. Trade come up 30 minutes before the deadline
Pacers Make Tough Decision to Move Granger
by Mark Montieth | firstname.lastname@example.com
February 20, 2014 | Updated 11:54 PM
In strict basketball terms, it was a good trade for the Pacers.
In emotional human terms, it was a horrible trade for Danny Granger.
Professional sports is a tough business, a bottom-line business, with the primary bottom line being winning. Larry Bird is a sensitive man who cares about people and their feelings, but he's paid to care mostly about winning. Thus, Granger was traded to Philadelphia on Thursday, while Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen won the lottery and joined a contender.
Bird also had to release one of his sentimental favorites, backup guard Orlando Johnson, to stay at the 15-man roster limit. Bird had drafted Johnson in the second round two summers ago, and awarded him a two-year guaranteed contract. Johnson showed promise the second half of last season, but his jump shot went awry and he had fallen out of the playing rotation.
In short, the Pacers gave up an aging but still viable player (and a 2015 second-round draft pick) for two young ones with fresher legs and potential for improvement. Just where that potential will be realized – or not – remains to be seen, but for now it seems a favorable exchange for the Pacers, who also received a trade exception in the deal.
The trade came together less than half an hour before Thursday's 3 p.m. deadline when Philadelphia backed off its stated demand for a first-round pick and accepted a second-rounder instead. The tip-off for the last-minute nature of the trade was that Granger played 18 minutes in the Pacers' loss at Minnesota on Wednesday. Normally, players on the verge of being traded are left on the bench to avoid an injury that could cancel the deal.
Turner, the centerpiece of the swap, is productive, intriguing and provides flexibility for the Pacers on the court, and perhaps off. He's averaging a team-best 17.4 points, with the caveat of the 76ers' woeful 15-win record and their fast pace of play. He was the consensus national college player of the year at Ohio State in 2010, and the second pick in the draft that year but had not panned out well enough in first-year general manager Sam Hinkie's eyes to be offered an extension to his rookie contract at the Oct. 31 deadline.
He becomes a free agent this summer, but the Pacers can keep him for another season with a qualifying offer of $8.7 million. That means he could become an option if the Pacers are unable to sign free agent Lance Stephenson. Turner also could be re-signed and traded, or simply allowed to sign with another team. Regardless, the deal was made with the rest of this season in mind.
The trade received mostly favorable acceptance from NBA media when it was sprung on the public after Thursday's deadline, but you still have to feel for Granger. His timing turned out to be terrible, leaving him the lucrative but unfulfilling task of being the face of the franchise during its lean years. He arrived in 2005, a steal for the 17th pick in the draft, and was a rookie on a team still regarded as a title contender with veterans such as Jermaine O'Neal, Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Austin Croshere and Jeff Foster. Artest's in-season trade demand, however, began a breakup and rebuilding process that persisted until last season – which Granger missed except for five games with knee injuries and a surgery.
During that time, Granger averaged at least 18.7 points over five consecutive seasons, peaking at 25.8 in 2008-09, when he made his only All-Star appearance and was voted the team's Most Improved Player. He was the team's leading scorer all five of those seasons, and also became the first player in NBA history to lift his scoring average at least five points in three consecutive seasons.
Entering this season, Granger was regarded as a likely starter if he could regain his athleticism of previous seasons. He wasn't able to play until Dec. 31, however, by which time Lance Stephenson's play and the Pacers' record made it illogical to make a drastic lineup change.
It was then hoped that Granger would become the primary scorer off the Pacers' bench. He moved well and played without pain, but had yet to recover his jump shot. After making his delayed debut, he scored in double figures in eight of his first 10 games, but managed to do so in just two of his previous 10. He averaged 8.3 points in 29 appearances overall, shooting 36 percent from the field, 33 percent from three-point range and 96 percent from the foul line.
Turner shoots better from the field (43 percent) than Granger, but worse from three-point range (29 percent). He's an inch shorter (6-7), but a more flexible athlete who can score in a wider variety of ways, and at five years younger has fewer miles on his legs. He's also regarded as superior in pick-and-roll situations.
Allen, a 6-9 power forward, was averaging 5.2 points for the 76ers, hitting 44 percent of his shots. He was a second-round pick of the 76ers in 2011, and a rotational player throughout most of his three seasons there. He started 37 games last season, when he averaged 5.8 points. He's regarded primarily for his defense, but appears unlikely to fit into the Pacers' rotation unless an injury creates an opening.
Granger's future with the 76ers is unclear. He could be released, so that he can sign as a free agent with a playoff team. Or, he'll play out the season and hope to sign a free agent contract this summer. It was a harsh ending to his career in Indianapolis, but ultimately just another reminder of the nature of the business of basketball.
Winning trumps sentiment almost every time. Especially when you're trying to win a championship.
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Ken Berger is one of my favorites
Read Candace Buckner's tweets... He already has.
or this story:
Larry Bird on #Pacers trade for Turner: "I had to think about it for a while but decided to do it (and) move on." http://t.co/1z0UGdhw0J— IndyStar Sports (@IndyStarSports) February 21, 2014
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"George's athleticism is bananas!" - Marc J. Spears
The newest Pacers players, Evan Turner (@thekidet) will wear #12, and Lavoy Allen (@chefVOYardee) will wear #5.— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 21, 2014
"George's athleticism is bananas!" - Marc J. Spears
I just thought of something, didn't Evan Turner say something about how the Pacers/Roy get away iwth more fouls than any other team after we beat them earlier in the year?
I thought I remembered him being pissed about something and saying something to the media or on twitter after the game?
I didn't say it earlier but was thinking it, but in a way I'm kind of relieved we did this trade because along with Danny struggling, and along with Lance et al making it tougher than it had to be to get him going (IMO), I also felt he was playing without fire and sometimes just plain lazy (or if not lazy, careless) on defense (like falling asleep on Korver the other night), and while I have faith in his ability to regain much of his offensive potency in the right circumstances... he does look slower than he used to, and that's rough on anyone expected to guard a wing in this league.
I think his future is at PF now.
LaVoy and Turner haven't tweeted since the trade.


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UPDATE 4.49pm: This afternoon Ann Clwyd responded to Ms Neagle's attack, saying she would be happy to speak to the Torfaen AM.
She said: "I do not want to get into a slanging match with members of the Welsh Assembly though I do want to correct some misinformation. Lynne Neagle is clearly unaware of the extensive private correspondence and meetings I have had with the First Minister and Minister of Health over several months and the detailed evidence I made available. I would be happy to meet with her to explain the concerns which are shared by many about NHS Wales.
"I will continue to raise my concerns until the crisis facing NHS Wales is satisfactorily addressed. Today I released new figures from the House of Commons Library which reveal record waits for Welsh patients requiring basic diagnostic tests – and huge contrasts with the position of English patients. The figures show a worsening position over recent months for MRI scans, CT scans, and ultrasound, echocardiography and other essential procedures for the diagnosis of serious diseases such as cancer and heart disease."
UPDATE 3.15pm: Lynne Neagle has reiterated her criticisms of Ann Clywd in a statement to the Argus.
She said: "In the 15 years I've been an AM I've campaigned consistently on the NHS and fought vociferously to pursue my constituents concerns. I have never, ever shied away from raising difficult issues with the Welsh Government and will continue to do so on behalf of my constituents. As I said yesterday, any poor care in the NHS is unacceptable.
"However, Ann Clwyd has consistently and repeatedly criticised the NHS in Wales without providing the evidence to the Welsh Government back up her complaints. She has also not taken up the offer to meet with the Health Minister to pursue her concerns. Ann should work with the Welsh Government to address any concerns and not consistently make generalisations which are really damaging to the vast majority of NHS staff who do a fantastic job in difficult circumstances. Since yesterday I've e-mails from NHS staff from up and down Wales thanking me for adding balance to this really important debate."
Her comments came after criticism of her stance from Tory shadow minister for health Darren Millar, who said: "This was an appalling and grossly insensitive outburst aimed at someone whose sole aim is to improve NHS patient care."
12.05pm: A VALLEYS Labour MP recognised for her work on health service complaints was attacked by a party colleague in the Assembly on Wednesday.
Torfaen AM Lynne Neagle said Ann Clwyd was denigrating the whole Welsh NHS, saying she wished the Cynon Valley MP would stop it.
The attack was dubbed completely unnecessary by the leader of the Welsh Lib Dems, saying she has every right to voice her concerns.
Ann Clwyd was named Welsh Politician of the Year in 2013 following her review on health service complaints.
She was appointed by Prime Minister David Cameron after she spoke out in the House of Commons about how her husband died a hospital in Cardiff like a "battery hen".
On Wednesday she said told the Commons she would "think very carefully" before giving any further powers to the Assembly, expressing concerns for people in Wales where health is devolved.
Later that day Labour's Ms Neagle said in the Senedd: "We've all had cases of problems with poor care and that is unacceptable.
"But I do not believe it gives Ann Clwyd the right to denigrate the entire Welsh NHS without the data and without the evidence to back it up, and I wish she would stop it."
She had launched the attack during a Tory opposition debate on whether there should be an independent review into Welsh hospitals that have higher than average mortality rates.
Earlier in the debate she accused the Tories of being "the nasty party, back in full flow, highjacking a legitimate public debate about standards in our NHS here, for their own political ends".
Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, Kirsty Williams, said: "No organisation should be put on such a high pedestal that it is beyond criticism.
"Ann Clwyd, who only recently conducted a review into the NHS, has every right to voice her concerns about healthcare in Wales. To make personal attacks on her is completely unnecessary."


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Big-Time Condition Monitoring
Condition Monitoring Is More Than Walking Around the Plant With a Data Logger and a Clipboard. Done Big Time, It Can Save You Millions of Dollars
By Dan Hebert, PE
To some, condition monitoring (CM) means installing vibration sensors on a few critical motors, and then having a maintenance technician with a handheld data logger check sensor readings on a more or less regular basis.
To others, such as Romel Bhullar, senior technical fellow/director at the engineering and construction giant Fluor (www.fluor.com), CM is a very big deal, requiring a systems approach. "At Fluor, working as systems integrators on mega projects, we routinely incorporate conditioning monitoring solutions to control and manage capital assets," says Bhullar. (Figure 1)
Besides huge upfront capital layouts of several hundred million dollars or more, these assets are directly responsible for delivering very valuable products like several hundred thousands barrels per day of petroleum or billions of cubic feet of natural gas. Unplanned interruptions can shut down operations and cost companies millions," adds Bhullar.
Condition monitoring to keep modern process plants up and running are necessarily complex. "A conditioning monitoring project typically involves integrating and marrying diverse and competing commercial technologies, systems and parameters," explains Bhullar. "It also requires very high-speed, real-time input monitoring, signal conditioning and processing. We have to deal with different sensor suppliers, vibration systems and system integration problems—using a variety of networks, communication protocols, media, servers, and application hardware and software."
However, it pays off, especially in process industry applications, where plant shutdowns due to equipment failure can cost millions of dollars per day. The dollars and the challenges may seem daunting, but the rewards can be significant, and there are ways to cut the project down to a manageable size.
Getting Started
While a plant-wide CM and asset management system isn't a simple project, the approach to it can be fairly straightforward, according to Michael Gurney, co-CEO of Concept Systems (www.conceptsystemsinc.com), a systems integrator in Albany, Ore.
"When it comes to the actual implementation of a CM solution, there are two options," he advises. "The first is using control hardware already in place, and the second is equipping assets with new instrumentation and controls."
Much hardware installed in a plant already has diagnostic capabilities. "In virtually all cases we've looked at, there are capabilities already on the plant floor for capturing data on an asset, but most go underutilized," says Gurney.
Sometimes, you don't even have to install sensors, as everything you need may already be there. InduSoft (www.indusoft.com), for example, installed a SCADA system at the University of Texas in Austin. "The system monitors more than 1200 meters from more than 100 buildings on the campus," explains Fabio Terezinho, InduSoft's VP of Consulting Services. "The InduSoft system combines real-time data acquired from an OPC server with historical data retrieved from the historian, and displays information from electrical, chilled water, domestic water and steam on dashboards—and makes the information available to remote users anywhere via a web browser."
The system also generates reports with a log of events, such as calibration/verification of the meters, which is used to schedule preventive maintenance and check the integrity of the data. Alarm and remote notification allows the university to detect and fix defects in a timely manner. According to InduSoft, installation went smoothly. "Integration of the open architecture InduSoft Web Studio with third-party systems previously installed at the site was straightforward," says Terezinho.
Another example of a relatively easy condition monitoring implementation occurred at Centro Energia Teverola (www.centroenergia.it), a 150-MW combined-cycle cogeneration power plant in Teverola, Italy, about 20 miles north of Naples. The plant already had CM sensors installed on instruments and valves, all wired into the existing legacy control system. But it was experiencing unexpected performance degradation because of clogged filters on the gas turbines, and the legacy system wasn't helping.
To obtain the advanced analysis needed to identify the problems, Centro Energia installed Emerson Process Management's (www.emersonprocess.com) AMS Performance Monitor. Emerson wrote a macro to acquire the necessary data from the legacy control system's historian. (Figure 2)
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The annual Murrieta youth talent show is a lot of opportunities wrapped up in one event, said Beau Davis, recreation coordinator for the city.
It's a chance for local kids to face their fears of performing on stage. It's a chance for rising stars to showcase their talent. It's a chance for family members from far and wide to converge and celebrate that special someone.
And underscoring all that, Davis said, it's a chance for some good fun and – quite frankly – an opportunity to be entertained by a lot of great performances.
"The show gives everyone a chance to get on stage, to feel the warm lights of the stage, and perform to their hearts' content," he said. "There's a lot of kids in the area that are really talented. Some of these boys and girls, they just belt out tunes and you are taken aback (by how good they sound)."
The "Red Carpet Talent Showcase" is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. in Murrieta. Admission costs $3 for those 12 and older, and is free for those 11 and younger.
Now in its eighth year, the show is slated to feature nearly two dozen acts featuring youths ages 5 to 18, Davis said, adding most of those are musical acts.
For many of the participants, it's a chance to learn how to feel comfortable and confident on stage, David said. For example, one year a mother, who is a therapist, had her very shy daughter take part to help her grow as a person, Davis said.
"It got her daughter out of her comfort zone," he said. "She was praising it as the greatest thing for a lot of kids."
Davis said the evening is about fun, and not meant to be stressful or a competition.
"There is not really a winner," he said. "I like winners and losers, but in this instance this is more of an emphasis on going out there and doing something awesome, and just being unique and being you on the stage, showing us what you can do."
For information, call (951) 304-7275.