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Summer Safety Tips
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
June 21, 2007
Summer Safety Tips
With the 2007 summer season beginning today, Fairfax County has information and resources available for residents on many topics to ensure a safe and fun summertime.
Heat Safety
Heat takes the greatest toll on the very young and the very old, especially children younger than 5 and those older than 65. Intense summer temperatures also greatly affect people who are already sick or take certain medications, including diuretics, antihistamines, beta-blockers, and tranquilizers. To keep cool, follow this general advice:
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages because they dehydrate the body.
- Stay indoors as much as possible. Spend time in an air-conditioned place if possible; resting for just two hours in air conditioning can significantly reduce heat-related illnesses.
- Slow down. Avoid strenuous physical activities or reschedule them for the coolest part of the day, usually the early morning.
- Eat light meals.
- Don't take salt tablets unless directed by a doctor.
- Wear light-colored clothing, which helps reflect sunlight.
- Wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Sunburn makes it more difficult for your body to cool off.
- Never leave children or pets unattended in a car — not even for a few minutes. Even with the windows slightly open, the temperature in a car on a 93-degree day can soar to 125 degrees in just 20 minutes and approximately 140 degrees in 40 minutes.
Pool Safety
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat. Never leave children alone or out of eye contact while they are in or near the water. An adult should be within arm's length whenever an infant or toddler is in the pool. Remove toys from the area when you're not using them since toys can attract young children to the pool. If you own a pool, require that all adults in your family learn CPR. Also, have a phone and emergency equipment (such as life preservers and shepherd's crook) poolside in case of emergency.
For more information, contact Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Public Information and Life Safety Education, 703-246-3801, TTY 703-385-4419, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire.
Sun Safety and Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports babies younger than 6 months need extra protection from the sun. Their sensitive skin is thinner than adult skin, which causes them to sunburn more easily. Even babies with naturally darker skin need protection. Since young children are more vulnerable to the sun, here are some specific rules for children younger than 1 year:
- Babies younger than 6 months should be kept out of the direct sunlight. Keep them in the shade and under a tree, umbrella or the stroller canopy.
- Dress babies in clothing that covers the body, such as comfortable lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts and hats with brims that shade the face and cover the ears.
- If your baby gets a sunburn and is younger than 1 year, contact your pediatrician ? a severe sunburn is an emergency.
- For babies younger than 6 months, the risks or benefits of sunscreen use are not yet known. If your baby needs to be outdoors, discuss sunscreen and other options with your pediatrician.
- For babies older than 6 months, choose a sunscreen made for children.
For children older than 1 year, follow these simple rules to protect your family from sunburns now and from skin cancer later in life:
- Choose sunscreen that is made for children, preferably waterproof. Before covering children completely, test the sunscreen on their back for a reaction. Apply carefully around the eyes, avoiding the eyelids. If a rash develops, talk to a pediatrician.
- If a child gets a sunburn that results in blistering, pain or fever, contact the pediatrician.
Parks Offer Relief From the Heat
Make a dash for the cool splash at a Fairfax County Park Authority pool. The parks offer indoor pools at nine RECenters, plus the Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park, an outdoor Western-theme pool with slides, bubblers, Rattlesnake River and more attractions for the young and the young at heart.
Parks offer a host of other cool choices for summer fun. Fish from the shaded banks of Burke Lake, take a morning hayride through the woods and fields of Frying Pan Farm Park, chill out with a skating session at Mount Vernon RECenter's ice arena, catch the breeze on a boat ride (canoe, pedal boat or rowboat) at Lake Accotink, try kayaking at Riverbend Park or enjoy a naturalist-led walk through the forest from a nature center.
Also, RECenters and nature centers offer a host of classes and programs presented in air-conditioned comfort. To discover what's going on at a park near you and find the closest pool/RECenter, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks or check "Parktakes." (If you don't yet have your free subscription, the magazine also is available at parks, county libraries and government centers, or online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ptsubs.htm).
For other cool summer activities, see the Fairfax County Department of Family Services' "Guide to Summer Fun and Safety." Full of safety tips and fun activities, the guide is available online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/childrenyouth/blue_ribbon_campaign.htm.
Boat Safety
Water safety includes boating and other recreational activities on ponds, lakes and streams. Children should wear Coast Guard-approved life jackets at all times when on boats or near bodies of water. Make sure the life jacket is the right size for your child and is not loose. Inflatable water toys or rafts should never be used as life jackets or life preservers. Adults also should wear life jackets for their own protection and to set a good example for children. Outfit the family pet with a life preserver as well, since most dogs are not by nature excellent swimmers. Always watch the weather before and during a boating outing. Return to port as soon as you hear or see a storm.
For more information, contact Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Public Information and Life Safety Education, 703-246-3801, TTY 703-385-4419, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire.
Picnics and Food Safety
Warm weather also means the picnic season has arrived. To be safe, the Health Department reminds picnickers that raw meat, poultry and seafood need to stay in a cooler with ice until cooked thoroughly. Keep all perishable foods, especially those made with raw eggs, mayonnaise, deli meats or seafood, in the cooler as much as possible. When transporting food, keep it cold by using an insulated cooler with sufficient ice or ice packs to keep the food at 41 degrees or below. Pack food right from the refrigerator into the cooler immediately before leaving home, and keep the cooler in the coolest part of your car. Also, keep your cooler out of direct sun and in the shade or under a shelter. Avoid opening the lid too often, which lets cold air out and warm air in. Pack beverages in one cooler and perishables in a separate cooler.
For more information on food safety, contact the Fairfax County Health Department's Food Safety Section, 703-246-2444, TTY 703-591-6435, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/food.
Grilling Safety
When grilling on an apartment or condo balcony, remember that Fairfax County only permits cooking devices that use either electricity or natural gas as a fuel source and are listed by a recognized testing authority. When barbecuing, keep the grill in a level position at all times. If using charcoal, douse the coals thoroughly with water after grilling, and always ensure coals are placed in a metal container and placed away from combustibles. Never leave children or pets unattended near a hot grill. With charcoal grills, only use starter fluids designed for that purpose. With gas grills, check hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing. Always store the gas cylinder outside and away from the house. Never use gasoline and never add more liquid fuel after the fire has started.
For more information on grill safety, contact Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Public Information and Life Safety Education, 703-246-3801, TTY 703-385-4419, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire.
For more on food handling and grilling, contact the Fairfax County Health Department, 703-246-2411, TTY 703-591-6435, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd
Child Supervision Guidelines
When school is not in session, it sometimes may be necessary to leave children unattended for short periods of time, although children 7 or younger should never be left unattended. Lack of supervision is one of the most prevalent child neglect problems in Fairfax County. The following guidelines represent minimally accepted standards for the supervision of children and have been developed by social work professionals in collaboration with the community. There may be situations, even within these guidelines, when it is not safe to leave a child unsupervised. Parents ultimately are responsible for making decisions about their child's safety.
Whenever any child is unsupervised or unattended the following should apply:
- There must be no emotional, medical or behavioral problems that affect judgment or decision-making skills.
- The child must be comfortable being alone.
- The child must have a safety plan worked out with the parent/caretaker and must demonstrate the ability to follow the safety plan.
Age Guidelines
- 7 years and under: Should not be left alone for any period of time.
- 8 to 10 years: Should not be left alone for more than 90 minutes and only during daylight and early evening hours.
- 11 to 12 years: May be left alone for no more than three hours but not late at night or in circumstances requiring inappropriate responsibility.
- 13 to 15 years: May be left unsupervised, but not overnight.
- 16 to 17 years: May be unsupervised for up to two consecutive overnight periods.
For more information visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/services/dfs/ChildrenYouth/homealone.htm or call the Department of Family Services' Child Protective Services Hotline at 703-324-7400, TTY 703-222-9452. For other safety tips for children, see the "Guide to Summer Fun and Safety," available online from the Fairfax County Department of Family Services at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/pdf/summerfunandsafety2007.pdf.
Pet Safety
"Leave your pets at home." That is the advice Fairfax County Animal Services officers give pet owners at this time of year. Take the dog to the veterinarian's office or to the dog park, but do not take it on errands, even when you are "just going to be a minute." Days that seem mild to humans are too hot for a pet to be locked in a car. Leaving a window down an inch or two is not enough to provide a safe environment for your pet. Fifteen minutes in a hot car is enough for animal body temperatures to go from normal to deadly. If the temperature is in the 60s or higher, many experts recommend not leaving pets or children in parked cars, even for short periods. If you must keep your pet in the car briefly, choose a shady spot, leave the windows down as far as possible (and keep the pet restrained).
If you see an animal in a parked car that appears to be in distress or could soon be in distress, call the Public Safety Communications Center at 703-691-2131, TTY 711. Note the car make and model, license plate number and the location. If the pet owner might be in a nearby store, you can have the store page the owner over a public address system. Animal control officers, police officers and fire and rescue personnel have the authority to break into a car to rescue an animal in distress. Depending on the health of the animal at the time it is rescued, the owners can be charged with animal cruelty.
The most effective way to eliminate mosquitoes around your home is to tip and toss the standing water where mosquitoes lay their eggs. Common problem areas and ways to correct them are:
- Roof gutters ? clean out leaves and debris blocking and holding water.
- Discarded cans and containers ? remove, store inside or turn upside down.
- Old tires ? store tires where they will not collect rainwater.
- Bird baths ? clean and change the water every five to seven days.
- Wading pools ? change water regularly and turn over when not in use.
- Drainage ditches ? keep open and free from debris that holds water.
- Canoes and boats ? cover with a tight-fitting tarp or turn upside down.
- Tarps on woodpiles or garden equipment ? remove sagging areas.
- Ornamental ponds ? stock with small fish.
- Puddles and wet or soggy areas ? drain or backfill.
- Treat standing water on your property with a lavaracide to prevent mosquito breeding.
To avoid mosquito bites, make sure that all window and door screens fit
tightly and are
free of holes that mosquitoes can use to enter the house. When outside, wear light-colored clothing with long sleeves and long pants. Use insect repellent indicated for mosquitoes and follow the label instructions.
For more information on how to protect yourself from mosquitoes, call the Fairfax County Health Department at 703-246-2300, TTY 711, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fightthebite.
The long summer days bring out other biting critters as well. Enjoy natural wildlife from a distance. Wild animals and strays can carry rabies, a virus that attacks the nervous system and can kill any mammal, including humans. Pet owners also are reminded to keep their pets' vaccinations current ? it's the law.
The Health Department cautions that people should avoid contact with unfamiliar pets, stray animals, all wildlife and bats. Because the rabies virus is shed in the saliva of sick animals, health officials caution that any animal bite or scratch should be taken seriously. Anyone bitten or scratched by an animal, wild or domestic, that results in a break in the skin or saliva in an open wound should wash the wound immediately with soap and water, notify Animal Services (a division of the Police Department) and call their family physician for treatment advice. If a bat is found in one's home, the person should immediately call Animal Services. Likewise, residents should immediately contact Animal Services if their pet is bitten by a wild animal. All bites can be reported to Fairfax County Animal Services at 703-691-2131 (voice/TTY).
Information about rabies can also be obtained from the Health Department by calling 703-246-2300, TTY 703-591-6435 or visiting www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/rabies.
Health officials recommend the following steps to prevent families and pets from exposure to rabies:
- Vaccinate all cats, dogs and ferrets against rabies and keep the vaccination current.
- Avoid contact with wild animals, stray cats and stray dogs.
- Do not feed wild animals, stray cats and stray dogs.
- Report stray animals to Fairfax County Animal Services.
- Eliminate outdoor food sources around the home.
- Keep pets confined to your property or walk them on a leash.
For additional information, contact the Fairfax County Police Animal Services Division at 703-691-2131 (voice/TTY), the county's wildlife biologist at 703-266-3523, TTY 711, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ps/ac/contact.htm.
Keeping Cool
Fairfax County residents who need help to keep their homes cool this summer and prevent a health emergency resulting from extreme heat, may be able to get assistance from two programs locally administered by the county's Department of Family Services.
The Cooling Assistance Program, which is federally funded, helps eligible low-income households with at least one person considered especially vulnerable to heat: a child under age 6, a disabled individual or someone age 60 or older. The Cooling Assistance Program can be used to help with:
- Payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment.
- Payment of security deposits for electricity to operate cooling equipment.
- Repair of a central air conditioning system or heat pump.
- Purchase of a whole-house fan, including ceiling or attic fans.
- Purchase and installation of one window unit air conditioner for households where there is no unit or where the unit must be replaced.
Applications for this year's Cooling Assistance Program are being accepted through Wednesday, Aug. 15.
For more information or an application form, visit the Virginia Department of Social Services Web site at www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/cooling/index.html or call the Fairfax County Department of Family Services at 703-324-7604, TTY 703-222-9452.
Applications can also be picked up at the county's four Department of Family Services offices:
Fairfax – Pennino Building, 2nd floor, 12011 Government Center
Falls Church – 6245 Leesburg Pike (Route 7)
Reston – Lake Anne Office Building, 11484 Washington Plaza West
Richmond Highway/Alexandria – South County Center, 8350 Richmond Hwy
(Route 1)
The Department of Family Services offers extended office hours for public assistance services at all of the offices listed above, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays.
The Fan Care Program is another way to help older area residents stay safe in the summer heat. This electric fan distribution program, sponsored by Dominion Virginia Power in partnership with the Virginia Department for the Aging, annually provides about 200 free fans and/or window air conditioners to eligible older adults in the Fairfax area.
To qualify for Fan Care, a person must be at least 60 years of age and have a combined yearly family income of no more than $15,315 for a household of one; $20,535 for a household of two (call the number below for additional guidelines). Not everyone in the home needs to be an older adult to qualify for a fan, but all incomes must be counted. There is a limit of one fan per household.
The Fan Care Program began on June 1 and runs through the end of September. To request an application and for further information, call Kim Karlinchak, in Fairfax County's Department of Family Services – Fairfax Area Agency on Aging at 703-324-7694, TTY 703-449-1186.


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Everbank has also been busy bulking up its retail operations. It's been a costly move, but one that should continue to boost earnings and sales growth in coming quarters. When the company reported third-quarter results in October, profit rose 48% from a year ago to $0.31 a share. Sales growth accelerated for the second-straight quarter, rising 31% to $258.6 million. In the third quarter, net interest margin fell to 3.66% from 3.86% in the second. Investors will look for some improvement here when Everbank reports earnings Jan. 30 after the close. Profit is seen rising 32% from a year to $0.33 a share with sales up 27% to $261.4 million.
At the end of the third quarter, the bank boasted $16.5 billion in assets and $11.8 billion in deposits.
Fundamentals look good at EverBank and its technical picture is equally impressive. Trading has tightened up in recent days and shares remain under accumulation. EverBank is currently working on a second-stage base. Recent price and volume trends in the stock are bullish enough where I wouldn't be surprised to see EverBank try for a breakout soon over its all-time of $16.22. Shares closed Wednesday at $15.60, up 0.6%.
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A MAN from Kosovo was arrested moments before he was due to take part in a suspected Valentine's Day 'sham marriage' in Blackburn.
Acting on information that the relationship may not be genuine, Home Office immigration enforcement officers went to the Register Office in Northgate, shortly before 3pm yesterday.
Just before the ceremony was due to begin, officers intervened and the 29-year-old man was arrested after checks revealed he was in the country illegally.
He had been due to marry a 20-year-old British woman, who was interviewed by officers and later released.
The 'groom' was detained pending his removal from the UK.
The operation was carried out with the full co-operation of the superintendent registrar.
Assistant director Karen McDonough, from the Home Office's Lancashire immigration enforcement team, said: "We are working closely with registrars to clamp down on sham weddings and civil partnerships. This operation is another example of the success that we are having.
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Longo sets franchise 2B record, ties RBI mark
MINNEAPOLIS -- Evan Longoria claimed a piece of the Rays' record book on Sunday when he passed former Tampa Bay outfielder Carl Crawford for the club's career doubles record with 216 and tied Crawford's career RBI record at 592.
"I'm proud to be there amongst good company," Longoria said. "Carl was a great ambassador for the Rays and obviously one of the guys this franchise will always remember. I'm pretty much here for the rest of my career, so I guess at some point I expected to be there. Today being the day, just a proud day."
Longoria led off the third inning of Sunday's game against the Twins at Target Field by hitting an 0-2 pitch from Kevin Correia into the left-field corner for a double. That tied Crawford.
Longoria added an RBI double in the sixth off right-hander Samuel Deduno to set the career doubles mark, and the RBI pulled him into a tie with Crawford.
"No big surprise," said Rays manager Joe Maddon about Longoria's accomplishment. "He's going to set a lot more records here. Good for him."
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It was a merry Christmas for one Paradise soldier who hadn't seen his family for two years.
"I've always wanted to be in the service since I was a kid," said United States Army Sgt. Carlos Figueroa while visiting with his relatives. "I finally made a commitment when I was 26."
He said he always wanted to serve his country and became an aircraft mechanic because the skill set will transfer well into civilian life.
Figueroa maintains aircraft like the Chinook, Blackhawk and Apache helicopters as well as other flying machines. The 2001 Paradise High School graduate spent a year in Afghanistan and finally arrived back in the states in June.
He said the most difficult part of his job is the high demand for his work. The army sends a lot of troops on several missions a day and he needs to make sure equipment is in tip-top shape and ready to go at any time. That means working in harsh weather climates.
"You're still working on aircraft no matter what," he said. "(Even if) it is negative 10 degrees, the wind is blowing 60 miles per hour and you're on top of a Chinook fixing hydraulics."
He noted that there are many hydraulic parts to a Chinook helicopter and they "leak constantly."
"Our motto is, 'If it ain't leaking, it ain't flying,'" he said.
While he has only been in down for a few days, he was glad to be back in Paradise. He is especially glad to be back with his wife and family. He wasn't able to spend Christmas with his wife and daughter last year because he was in Afghanistan.
"I grabbed a Sierra Nevada," Figueroa said about his first day back.
He also went to the Tackle Box in Chico for some grub and went to the gym for a workout.
Before he joined the army he was a local personal trainer, which came in handy during his stay in Afghanistan. He said morale can easily drop because soldiers work a high stress job and are constantly away from their families. To boost morale, Figueroa started a highly successful weightlifting contest on base, which drew in more than 100 participants each time and earned him a write-up in the Army newspaper.
He said the contest gave soldiers something to do in their down time, other than working on combat exercises.
"Even the women were participating," he said.
He is happy to be back in his home town and expected to hit the sometime snow while he was visiting. Still, he remembered those who are still deployed elsewhere.
"I can appreciate being here," he said. "I have some buddies out there right now."
He had some advice for youngsters who are thinking about joining the service.
"Know if you want to join," he said. "You gotta feel it in your heart to do it. But also know what kind of job you want, because you're eventually going to get out."
He said his mechanic skills will give him a better chance and landing a job at Lockheed, Boeing or similar company.
"It's a sacrifice," he said. "I grew up in Paradise where everyone is so close. You just gotta be strong and know how to deal."
Figueroa deals with his high stress job and being away from family by thinking about his family and The Lord.
"I call my mom as much as possible," he said. "And I try to talk to my wife every day."
He is stationed in Fort Carson in Colorado Springs and will head back by the end of the week. He signed up for six years and has about two and a half years left to serve. He said he doesn't know if he will be deployed back to Afghanistan since there is a two-year rotation schedule.
In the meantime, he is just enjoying the Christmas season with his family.
"It's good to be home."


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What is this medicine?CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used to treat vaginal infections caused by certain bacteria.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is only for use in the vagina. Do not take by mouth. Wash hands before and after use. Read package directions carefully before using. Insert one suppository in the applicator tip. Lie on your back. Gently insert the applicator tip high in the vagina and push the plunger to release the suppository into the vagina. Gently remove the applicator. Wash the applicator well with warm water and soap. Keep this medicine out of the eyes. If you do get any in your eyes rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. To prevent medicine from leaking out of the vagina, lie down as soon as posibble after use. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Use this medicine for the full course prescribed by your doctor or health care professional, even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other vaginal products without telling your doctor or health care professional.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better in a few days.
Do not use tampons or douches while using this medicine. Do not have sex until you have finished your treatment. Having sex can make the treatment less effective.
After you finish treatment, do not use latex condoms for three days. There may still be some medicine in the vagina. This can damage the latex and make the condom less effective at preventing pregnancy.
Your clothing may get soiled. To help prevent reinfection, wear freshly washed cotton, not synthetic, panties.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from humidity. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.


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REME Museum - Closed for relocation
The REME Museum tells the history of the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The Corps was formed in 1942 and still undertaking its original function of keeping the army's machines and weapons fitting fit.
Please note: the museum is currently closed for relocation. The new museum will be open 2017 date (TBC). Please check the website or Facebook page for further details.
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The Museum, Archive, Shop and Cafe is now closed to facilitate the move to Wiltshire.
The Museum, Archive, Shop and Cafe is now closed to facilitate the move to Wiltshire.
- Museums Association
The museum is located next to MoD Lyneham just off Calne Road (A3102). Approximately 5 miles South West from Royal Wotton Bassett.
Additional info
The museum has a shop and cafe which serves light lunches in the week. A large free car park with disabled parking is also available.
The museum collection shows military technological development as used by the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) in maintaining and repairing the Army's equipment since 1942. The Corps of REME is responsible for recovering, repairing and maintaining the equipment of the British Army. This includes their vehicles (armed and unarmed), aircraft, radar, control and firing equipment, optics, medical and dental, electronics and diagnostic testing equipment.
Exhibits contrast the vehicles of 1942 with todays equivalent,i.e.the Scammell Pioneer and the Challenger Armoured Recovery Vehicle. The REME medals collection illustrate REME trademens skills in the field and their gallantry. The uniforms, models and dioramas, radar, telecommunications and weapons show the developing trades and training of REME craftsmen. The Corps Documentary, Technical and Pictorial Archives cover all areas of REME life and work and are available to researchers by booking in advance. Reserve collections are available by booking in advance.
Collection details
Archives, Aviation, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Land Transport, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War
Key artists and exhibits
- Brake mine missile
- Black box technology
- Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle (Sherman BARV)
- Challenger Armoured Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV)
- Willis Jeep
- Vickers Machine Gun
- Multi Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
- Bowman
- Victoria Cross
- Scout Helicopter
- Scammell Pioneer
- 1947 Volkswagen Mark II (Beetle)
- David Rowland Painting "Corporal CJG (Fred) Comber MC"
Getting there
The museum is located next to MoD Lyneham just off Calne Road (A3102). Approximately 5 miles South West from Royal Wotton Bassett.
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Dallas-based singer Brandon Hilton celebrated the holiday with the release of his new video "Frozen." Financed out of his own pocket, Hilton prominently features the Large Marge bridge in the background and some interesting product placement.
Hilton's getting more confident in his singing and the song has some assertive energy. And he is working those wedges!
Watch the video for "Frozen" after the jump.


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ICNYC Student Reflections
Students in the ICNYC program share their experiences and insights from one of the greatest cities in the world.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Ithaca College senior Sport Media student Matthew Stenberg is interning with Sirius XM radio this fall through the ICNYC program. He will share some of his experiences of living and working in New York City in this blog. Check back for updates.
Every installment of a radio show has something called a rundown. It's essentially a schedule for the day, giving hosts and producers a list of what topics will be discussed and what guests that will appear on the show.
Rundowns are important to the success of a show because they give structure, but just because something is scheduled to happen doesn't mean it will. Segments run long. Guests drop out. News breaks. It's this imperfection however that allows a good producer turn a stale show into a topical, relevant four hours of radio.
At my internship at SiriusXM radio, I've had the opportunity to see how this works from behind the scenes. When a story breaks, the producer immediately tries to find someone who can come on air and discuss the latest information. We have a pretty extensive list of people we can contact at Sirius and my producer has a cell phone full of numbers for different NFL players, coaches, and people from around the league. So basically, if news breaks he can be on the phone with somebody asking if they want to come on within minutes.
A few weeks ago the Monday Night Football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots ended with a questionable call. This is something that you can't really predict, so we had to adjust. Our producer quickly changed what was originally planned and got in touch with the officiating analyst at Fox Sports so we could get his take on the final play.
Flexibility is important in radio and our producer keeps that in mind when he puts together the rundown. He'll often schedule in extra time to allow for news to break and an unplanned guest to pop in. For example we had five guests the other day, only two of which were planned. Throughout the show our producer kept asking us who we thought was relevant to come on and give a couple minutes of their time.
With just a few weeks left in my internship, I'm continuing to refine my skills and learn a few new ones along the way. Practice makes perfect so every day doing the same things over and over, you hone your skills, you become better at everything and if you're not, you're doing something wrong.
In addition to screening calls, editing audio, and working the board, I've also started working with different types of audio storage software. The program SiriusXM uses is different than the one I used at Ithaca College, so there's been a learning curve but I've got the hang of it now. Not every station uses the same type of software so it's been helpful to add a new program to my repertoire.
On the personal side, I was able to see Third Eye Blind in concert a few weeks ago and I plan on seeing Eli Young Band in early December. After that, it won't be long before I'm back home for the holidays. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone but I'm glad I did the semester in New York City and I'm definitely glad I got the experience I did.
Check back at the end of the semester for one final update.
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text: While we may continue to honor Whitney Houston's legacy, I think it's fair to say we could be a little Whitney-ed out by the constant playing of her cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" in every tribute since last week's tragic news. Heck, even Aretha couldn't come up with another idea at her Radio City Music Hall concert Saturday night. But this just came on my radar. The Perry Twins, who performed at Station 4 in 2009, offer their tribute to the singer with this hour-long mix of deep cuts and big hits. It's a welcome reprieve from the overuse of ballads used to remember her by, but also a reminder of her contribution to the dance floor. She was the Queen of the Night, remember?


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Learn to make your small business marketing as simple, effective, and affordable as duct tape.
In Duct Tape Marketing, renowned small business marketing guru John Jantsch shows you how to develop and execute a marketing plan that will give your business the life and longevity you want.
In this audiobook, you will learn the Duct Tape Marketing system and how to apply its principles to your business by following three steps:
This audiobook provides proven, yet elegantly simple, tools to help you grow your small business.
©2011 John Jantsch (P)2011 Gildan Media Corp
"How to be a Jack of All Trades Marketer"
Can a marketing book with advice for small business be too comprehensive? As an owner of a digital marketing firm that serves small business, I've seen too many businesses armed with "just enough information" feel confident enough to participate in marketing areas they should avoid altogether, or find help executing. Google Adwords is a great example. How does a fool make a small fortune using Google Adwords? Start with a large fortune. While I was impressed with the completeness of Jantsch research, many of the marketing areas he made sound simple, simply aren't simple. The businesses that I see succeeding today aren't those who know a little bit about a lot of marketing techniques, or those who use "tactical trial and error" as their strategy. Success belongs to businesses who know where customers come from, and structure marketing around that insight. I give this three stars for being comprehensive and well-organized. To get my 5 stars, I'd want better insights and more focus on strategy. That's what small businesses require today, not a little knowledge about everything.
"Exactly what I was looking for and more"
No I had a hard time taking notes about the resources mentioned in the book
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Had read the book, thought the update was right on target.
Download quality is tinny
"Amazing Amount of Practical Information! Great!"
Very practical book with a couple of hundred marketing ideas! I love books like this that are real and no-nonsense.
A must-listen audio book!
"Same Old Stuff, Just Rehashed"
I don't think I would.
I really don't think I want to.
No, his voice was a bit annoying, especially the high pitched whistle.
All the repetitive stuff in each chapter.
"This book is a must for small Business!!! Thanks"
This was a amazing book I learned more about marketing in this one book than I have in 15 years of running a very Successful Automotive shop. If You want a hand book of how to run your business marketing and grow you business than look no further John is A Rock star. If You follow his model for marketing and conduct your business in A ethical and upstanding manor and support your community their is no way you can fail!!!! Oh And use a marketing Calendar. I got this book in Audio form big bonus John has a very pleasant voice and is very fun and entertaining to listen to. I am on my 3rd listen to this book and learn something new every time. Thank You John.
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Halfway through the book I had to start over because I realized I needed to be taking notes. If you own a small business, but this book and get your own and paper ready.
"great listen"
great insight into to the fundamental of marketing well layed out step by step planning
"Great information for any business"
This is a great blueprint for any business to help them succeed in sales and marketing
"a very good overview to sme marketing"
this is a good choice for any small business owners looking to market their business on a budget. the advice is sensible, tried and tested methods.
"Excellent Book but Audible Sucks"
Be careful about buying from Audible.
I assumed that, as a company owned by Amazon I would have the same easy time as I do with music downloads.
But these downloads from Audible come in a special format that means you can't transfer over to your mp3 player unless it is one of those that work. My Sony Walkman doesn't.
Not good enough Amazon - you've built your reputation on high customer trust but experiences Audible could destroy it.
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Alternative NamesAldosterone - urine
Definition Return to top
The 24-hour urinary aldosterone excretion rate test measures the amount of aldosterone eliminated in the urine in a day. Aldosterone is a hormone released by the adrenal gland that helps the kidney to control salt and potassium balance.
See also: Blood aldosterone test
How the Test is Performed Return to top
A 24-hour urine sample is needed.
For an infant, thoroughly wash the area around the urethra. Open a urine collection bag (a plastic bag with an adhesive paper on one end), and place it on the infant. For males, place the entire penis in the bag and attach the adhesive to the skin. For females, place the bag over the labia. Diaper as usual over the secured bag.
This procedure may take a couple of attempts -- lively infants can move the bag, causing the urine to be absorbed by the diaper. Check the infant frequently and change the bag after the infant has urinated into it. Drain the urine from the bag into the container provided by your health care provider.
Deliver it to the laboratory or your health care provider as soon as possible upon completion.
How to Prepare for the Test Return to top
Your health care provider will instruct you, if necessary, to discontinue drugs that may interfere with the test.
Drugs that can increase aldosterone measurements include lithium, spironolactone, and verapamil.
Drugs that can decrease aldosterone measurements include ACE inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ranitidine, and propranolol.
Factors, other than medications, that can affect aldosterone measurements include strenuous exercise, acute stress, high- or low-sodium diet, and pregnancy. You should avoid coffee, tea, and cola during urine collection. Remain on a 3 grams of sodium per day diet for at least 2 weeks.
How the Test Will Feel Return to top
The test involves only normal urination, and there is no discomfort.
Why the Test is Performed Return to top
The test is done to see how much aldosterone is released into your urine.
Normal Results Return to top
Normal values range from 1.5 to 85 micrograms per 24 hours. However, results depend on the amount of sodium in your diet. The greater the amount of dietary sodium, the lower the level of aldosterone.
Results may be questionable if your kidneys do not function properly.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What Abnormal Results Mean Return to top
Greater than normal levels of aldosterone may be due to:
Lower than normal levels may indicate Addison's disease.
Risks Return to top
There are no risks.Update Date: 10/24/2007 Updated by: Robert Hurd, MD, Professor of Endocrinology, Department of Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, and physician in the Primary Care Clinic, Cincinnati Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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I was in Mrs. Farrell's English class when I first saw the daggers come out. Casca led them, Brutus finished the job, and then there was Julius, a bloody wreck on the floor of the Roman Senate. Not a March 15 passes that I don't hear a faint whisper in the back of my head — Beware the Ides of March -- and I've been hooked on stories of betrayal ever since.
Reading about it offers a vicarious thrill — like peering over a ledge when there's no danger of falling — but it also serves as preparation for those inevitable times when our friends, our families, our politicians or our world let us down. And so here, for fun or for practice, are three excellent books on the subject.
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Love was in the air during Week 2 of the 2012 MLL Season.
During a third-quarter timeout of Denver's home opener vs. Hamilton, Outlaws intern Anna came onto the field for what she thought was a typical on-field promotion.
But her first night of working an Outlaws game took a twist when she saw her boyfriend, Dustin, emerge from the stands.
"I was so confused when he was on the field," Anna said. "I said something along the lines of 'What are you doing on the field, we are busy!'"
Dustin dropped to one knee and proposed, drawing applause from the crowd.
After the initial shock wore off – Anna said that she was "so surprised," – she happily said yes.
Anna and Dustin met while she was working at a restaurant and served Dustin and his friends. Eight months later, the couple is engaged.
That wasn't the only proposal in Major League Lacrosse last weekend.
Hours before Dustin's proposal, a fan in Boston, Nate, asked Kayla to prom using a scoreboard message (pictured below) during the Cannons' game against the Hounds. The stadium public address announcer directed fans' attention to the scoreboard for a "very important message."
Those couples took love for the game to a whole new level.


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Earth Day Celebration and One Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Date and Time
- Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
In front of Student Life Pavilion, Plaza Mayor
The Office of Sustainability has partnered with the Changemaker Hub, Outdoor Adventures, Residential Life, Dining Services and other on campus clubs and departments to host Earth Day Celebration 2013. Festivities will take place in Plaza Mayor (in front of the Student Life Pavilion) during dead hours on Tuesday, April 23. Local vendors will have plenty of goodies that support sustainability as well as fair trade products to educate the USD community about this campus designation and the importance of buying fair trade products.
At the celebration, the Changemaker Hub will announce the winner from the One Challenge video submission receiving a $2,000 prize, as well as recognize the office departments that participated in the One Challenge. This will be a fun event to celebrate the steps USD has already taken towards sustainability and to announce where the university plans to go in terms of becoming a more sustainable campus. Make sure to join us for this Earth Day Celebration!
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"[With] Russell's music … there's a danger in patronizing his home-made approach to playing and he was inconsistent, but his best music is exceptional." – Richard Cook & Brian Morton, The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, Sixth Edition.
"Pee Wee Russell's ballad playing is one of the glories of Jazz. Gary Giddins, Visions of Jazz. [paraphrase]
At first hearing, a Pee Wee Russell solo tended to give the impression of a somewhat inept musician, awkward and shy, stumbling and muttering along in a rather directionless fashion. Upon close inspection, such peculiarities – the unorthodox tone, the halting continuity, the odd choice of notes – are manifestations of a unique, wondrously self-contained musical personality, which operated almost entirely on its own artistic laws." Gunter Schuller, The Swing Era: The Development of Jazz, 1930-1945. [paraphrase]
"Some have suggested that Russell's eccentric style of improvisation defies description. Not true. … Yet, whether his music is viewed as a Delphic utterance laden with secret meanings, an expression of eccentricity, or simply a style built around various limitations, Russell ultimately succeeded where it counted most: in attracting a devoted following, one that lived vicariously through his embrace of the unorthodox. For those fans who became part of the cult of Pee Wee, there was no other clarinetist half so grand." Ted Gioia, The History of Jazz.
Richard Sudhalter, in his Lost Chords: White Musicians and Their Contribution to Jazz, 1915 – 1945 [
: New York , 1999] offers a number of excellent observations about the evolution of Pee Wee's style. Oxford
One point Sudhalter stresses about Pee Wee's approach to Jazz was that he had a tremendous affinity for the blues. And yet, ironically, "if there is any single figure that helped shape Russell's musical outlook directly in those early years it was Bix Beiderbecke, a musician clearly without much noticeable affinity for the blues." [p. 711]
"Russell clearly found something compelling in Bix, a set of governing aesthetic principles that stayed with him, and in later years he called the short-lived cornetist 'one of the greatest musicians who ever lived. He had more imagination and more thought than anybody else I can think of … Everything he played I loved.'" [p. 712]
In his early years, Pee Wee's style was also compared to another of his short-lived compatriots, clarinetist Frank Teschemacher. Sudhalter's opinion of this comparison is
"To be sure, both men phrased in an angular manner favoring a gritty, 'non-legit' tone and technique … and used pitch in unconventional ways. But recorded evidence suggests that any similarities between them is no more than a nexus, an intersection of two individual trajectories.
By the time of Teschemacher's death in 1932, …. records made between 1928 and 1932 …. Show more polished technique, introduction of a liquid, almost Jimmy Noone-like tone, increased regularity of phrasing, more 'Conventional' pitch sense.
Russell, by contrast, seems in the same years to be moving in the opposite direction. Where his sound and approach on his first records are balanced, even Bix-like, in their symmetry and sense of order, he very soon began a process of what can almost be termed deconstruction.
His work on records from 1928 on, in fact, conveys the sense that he is systematically dismantling that sense of order, then reassembling the pieces according to some new inner imperative." [p. 712; paragraphing modified; emphasis mine].
To paraphrase Sudhalter, it would seem that the evolution of Pee Wee's style of clarinet playing went through a number of metamorphoses ranging from one of capturing the inner spirit of Bix with his clear tone and poised phrasing to a later vocabulary that included a wide range of squawks and growls, cries and whispers. [p. 713]
What we also see evolving in his style over the years is more assertiveness and individualism or as Sudhalter describes it:
"punching, trumpet-like attacks alternating with sotto voce mutterings; raps and growls; lightning shifts of dynamics and tonal texture; a rubber-band stretching of pitch and rhythmic emphasis; and, perhaps above all; a keening quality rare in hot solo work of the time [c. 1925-1935], white or black, as different from the majesty of Bechet and Armstrong as from the thoughtful symmetry of Beiderbecke." [p. 717]
Pee Wee Russell: Jazz Original [Commodore CMD-404] contains, according to clarinetist Joe Muranyi, recordings that represent "… a creative high point in Pee Wee's middle years." Muranyi continues, in his excellent insert notes, to offer a number of compelling reasons why he holds this opinion of these Commodore recordings.
In the jazz world he was popular and well-known - in 1942, '43 and '44 he'd even won the Down Beat poll as best clarinetist. Quite an achievement for a guy some considered a drunken clown. He had a lifelong battle with the bottle, that's for sure, and so did many of the guys he ran with - Eddie Condon and his "Barefoot Mob," the barrelhouse crowd that appears on these records. Pee Wee wasn't musically defeated by alcohol. In some strange way, he might have used it. Sober, he was a good musician, musically schooled. Early on, he read well enough to work in saxophone sections. But he was a quiet, shy person, and possibly drinking dulled his inhibitions and freed him to create. In any case, something drove him into unusual musical channels, where his ear and his own feelings were his only guide.
Luckily, Pee Wee was a natural and it all worked out. But the eccentric aspects of his style are often explained away by saying that he drank too much. I know that's wrong, that the truth is that Pee Wee's music speaks for itself – and yes, he did drink.
Teagarden, Bobby Hackett, Bud Freeman, and Russell form a musical 'murderer's row' of soloists on several numbers here recorded under the nominal leadership of Eddie Condon. Their collaborations are not at all dated; the background arrangements (uncredited, but very possibly by Hackett) are subtle and the recording balance is particularly helpful to Pee Wee. His two spike-y choruses on "Love Is Just Around the Corner' place him in front of the band in a sort of loose ensemble/solo mode that's just right, and his half chorus on 'Embraceable You' still lives!
Pee Wee's explorative mind is documented on two differently detailed versions of a traditional style blues, 'Serenade to a Shylock' (that was the now-forgotten slang term for the pawnbroker in whose shop many instruments spent much of their time). The clarinet accompaniments behind Jack's vocals are quite dissimilar, and Take 2 boldly uses the major seventh and flat five - notes that would first be used this way in modern jazz around 1941, and this is 1938!
Later in Pee Wee's life it become an axiom that he had been ill-served by Dixieland and the Condon crowd. Well, I don't think so. The music on this CD can serve as a good definition of Dixieland. A rousing, collectively improvised ensemble is a perennial source of joy, and Charlie was the best of clarinetists for that. As in all jazz, the style is as good as the practitioners, and our man was among the greatest Dixieland players - as well as being more, lots more. Without giving a single thought to it, he had a foot in both worlds, although he never lost his Dixieland feel. He had already been a 'modern' stylist in the Twenties, and had he stayed with Condon-type groups all his life (as in a way he did), he would have ended up with the some degree of recognition - for he brought his modernism to his Dixieland work.
The trio and quartet sessions feature Russell's magnificent blues playing. The date with Joe Sullivan and Zutty Singleton harkens back stylistically to the Twenties. "The Last Time I Saw
" is a delicious blues and when Pee Wee plays in the low register, with Zutty press-rolling and Joe tremoloing a la Earl Hines, all is righteous! Among the later quartet sides we find three versions of something basically titled 'D. A. Blues' (although the last take earns a slightly different title, presumably because of its different tempo) that bring everything to an appropriate close. Pee Wee's chalumeau choruses after Jess Stacy's piano solos are hair-raising journeys into a surrealistic subterranean world of the blues. By the third try, Russell has really wormed to his task and starts with a remarkable chromatic phrase, using the flat and major seventh, the ninth, the sixth and the augmented fifth intervals([!). Quite melodic, it swings, too. It's in his full-bloom sotto voce mode. He even plays games with the phrase that was to become his "Pee Wee's Blues." On other tracks in this compilation, if you pay close attention, you can hear him use this sequence in many ways. Chicago
… Russell was a master of mood … and was most effective on slow ballards and blues, using a sub-tone that tapped a deep emotional wellspring. It was his greatest achievement, quite a contribution to the voice of jazz clarinet.
We're in another world with him, a kind of slow-moon minimalist universe. It's akin to a particularly forceful speaker who lowers his voiced to a hushed tone so he can whisper his story even more effectively.
Pee Wee Russell was an innovator, and an appreciation of his rugged individuality … is an acquired taste. He doesn't just blow the horn and express himself with conventional good notes and tone. No, he often chooses to use the tone itself as a means of expression: he'll growl, squeal or drop down into a croaking, spooky, sewer-pipe lower register; or he'll hum one note while blowing another, resulting in a third note with an unholy life of its own – and another kind of growl. …
His choice of notes and rhythm could be quite unconventional. His red (and blue) notes mostly resolve nicely and, if analyzed, can be explained as the upper notes of a chord – as in bebop. But sometimes he misses and gets involved with a glaring red note; such a moment to me is part of his charm. Man this barrelhouse cat takes chances.
Pee Wee was a great ear player and he was always seeking. In essence, the search was his style."
According to Mr. Sudhalter, "Pee Wee's later career was a time of fulfillment and exploration, and for many fans and critics, rediscovery: enough so to almost warrant a chapter of its own. … Reluctant to spend the rest of his days in the lockstep of 'That's a Plenty' and 'Royal Garden Blues,' the clarinetist reached into new areas – new repertoire and, in many cases, new musical companions. …
Suddenly it seemed, Pee Wee Russell was the man of the hour, who had always been 'modern.' For the 1957 TV show 'The Sound of Jazz,' he played the blues in duo with Jimmy Giuffre, whose low-register clarinet style owed much to Russell but lacked its unpredictability and complexity. He recorded such numbers as Billy Strayhorn's 'Chelsea Bridge," John Coltrane's "Red Planet,' and the old bop standard 'Good Bait' … in a quartet with arranger and valve trombonist Marshall Brown [New Groove: The Pee Wee Russell Quartet , Columbia LP CL 1985; CS 8785].
The new Pee Wee mania reached its peak in 1963, when jazz impresario George Wein paired the clarinetist with Thelonious Monk at the Newport Jazz Festival … and at one concert he played a clarinet duet with Gerry Mulligan who afterwards commented that Russell 'was inclined to be further out – harmonically and melodically than I am … He was fearless, I never thought of him [strictly] as a clarinet player – it was more like a direct line to his subconscious.' [emphasis mine].
Let's conclude this excursion into Pee Wee Russell's "
" – one that we earlier described as singular, scintillating and shuddery – with the following summary from Richard Sudhalter [paraphrased]: Land of Jazz
"Admiration of Russell's work centered on three qualities: his highly expressive and frequently un-clarinet-like tone; his free and defiant rhythmic sense and, perhaps, above all, his ceaseless daring. His playing was immediate, warm, musically intelligent and naturally swinging.
His inimitable ways represent the highest form of creativity available to a jazz improviser. Far from being 'eccentric,' 'maverick' or 'idiosyncratic,' Pee Wee belongs at the very center of stylistic distinction.
Perhaps the ultimate tribute is to try and imagine Jazz without him."


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BOSTON -- The Red Sox honored Meb Keflezighi, the men's winner of the 118th Boston Marathon, before Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Keflezighi took the hill to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
The 38-year-old became the first American to win the race since 1983 by completing the 26.2-mile course in a time of two hours, eight minutes, 37 seconds.
Keflezighi got a big hand from the crowd, waved to them, tipped his hat and then fired a pitch to Jonny Gomes. Keflezighi was wearing a Boston Strong hat and a Red Sox jersey that had 26.2 on the back.
Quinn Roberts is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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MIAMI -- Don't count out Henderson Alvarez returning to the Marlins' rotation this month. It's just a matter of exactly when.
As a matter of fact, the All-Star right-hander isn't completely ruled out from making his next scheduled start.
Alvarez exited the Marlins' 9-6 win over the Mets on Monday in the third inning with a left oblique strain. On either Wednesday or Thursday, he is expected to throw a bullpen session to determine if he is ready for his next start.
"That's to be determined, and it's really depending on how he feels. The plan is for him to throw a bullpen to show if he is ready to go," manager Mike Redmond said. "We definitely want to make sure he's feeling good, and is 100 percent ready to go."
If Alvarez is not, an option to fill in is Miami's No. 1 prospect, Andrew Heaney.
Heaney, right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, infielder Enrique Hernandez and first baseman Justin Bour were recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday as rosters expanded for September.
DeSclafani adds long-relief/spot depth, and Hernandez and Bour become bench players for the stretch run.
Exactly how Heaney will be used has yet to be determined. The 23-year-old made four starts for Miami in the first half, going 0-3 with a 6.53 ERA. His last start was on July 5 at St. Louis, where he gave up five runs in 3 2/3 innings.
Heaney had a solid season in the Minor Leagues, posting a 9-6 record with a 3.28 ERA in 137 1/3 innings between Double-A Jacksonville and Triple-A New Orleans.
With the Marlins, Heaney will get a chance to refine his skills with pitching coach Chuck Hernandez.
"The plan is for him to continue to pitch, and to work," Redmond said. "I know he will work with Chuck on a lot of different things. We'll plan on where we can slot him into some games, and get him some work."
The Marlins are off on Thursday, which adds some flexibility on when Alvarez returns.
"I woke up feeling better," Alvarez said. "I'm just going to undergo treatment and we'll see how it goes from there. I've never had an oblique problem before."
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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Chiang Mai hotel in Chang Khlan, near Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center
Popular property highlights
This family-friendly Chiang Mai hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Wiang Kum Kam and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center and Wat Chiang Man are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 19 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and Select Comfort beds. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include DVD players, minibars, and LCD TVs.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 5-star property offers access to a business center, limo/town car service, and a meeting room. Event facilities measure 36 square feet (3 square meters). This Beaux Arts hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 19
- Number of floors - 3
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- One meeting room
- Library
- Restaurant
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Conference space size (meters) - 3
- Year Built 2007
- Conference space size (feet) - 36
- Free self parking
- Free train station pickup
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Garden
- Spa services on site
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Down comforter
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Pillow menu
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
The Ping Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Kayaking on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
Nakara Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 9 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 1500 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: THB 650 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: THB 1500 per night
Hotel Name
- Nakara
- Nakara Hotel
- Ping Nakara
- Ping Nakara Boutique
- Ping Nakara Boutique Chiang Mai
- Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel
- Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel Chiang Mai
- Ping Nakara Hotel
- Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel And Spa
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. One child 9 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.