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Strobl dances at nationals
PARKERSBURG — Fifteen-year-old Parkersburg native Sofia Strobl competed among the best dancers in the country in the Star Talent National Dance Competition in Myrtle Beach. Thirty-eight studios attended the nationals.
Having won Top Teen Soloist at the regionals, Strobl was invited to be part of the Star Select Performance Group, an honor given to only a few dancers chosen by judges during regionals.
She competed her three solos coming out on top with her lyrical solo "Let Go" choreographed by Madelynn Spang, who after graduating from high school is pursuing professional dance as a career and is on tour with the singer Pink. Spang is an alumni of Studio 19 Dance Complex in Pittsburgh, which does many of Gels Dance Centre competitive choreography.
Nationals consisted of a week of workshops in performance, improv competition and interviews. At the end of five days, Strobl was crowned Overall Teen Miss Star Talent having scored the highest on her solo, improv, interview, workshop and photogenic combined to be bring home the National Championship to her studio and to represent Star Talent Productions as Miss Teen Star Talent 2019-2020.
Strobl will enter the 10th grade at Parkersburg High School in the fall. She has danced at Gels Dance Centre in Vienna since age 4. She also is a senior assistant.
She is trained in jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical and hip hop under the direction of Gel Tracewell, owner, and coaches Katrina Stenson, Michele Hamilton and Beth-Anne Moore.
Strobl is an honor student with a 4.143 GPA and is involved in Freshman Cabinet and key Club. She also runs track and was awarded the Rookie of the Year for outstanding performance as a freshman.
She is the daughter of Neil and Parnaz Strobl of Vienna. She also is the twin sister to Simon.

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When you hear the term "life balance" what do you think of? I think most people instantly think of work/life balance? When I Googled "life balance" all of references on the web referenced work/life balance. It made me wonder, surely there are more than just two aspects of balance. Although, I think that's what most people think of when I say life balance but that's just part of the story. Here in the United States we're so focused on our work, what we do and our status in the world, that it tends to overshadow our personal pursuits.
But how did we end up with just two categories: work and life? Work is the time you spend at work and life is ALL the rest? How is that possible? Do we really work so many hours that it deserves equal billing with life?? We're talking life here guys. LIFE. Off the top of my head I think that includes our spouses, children, parents, home, meals, religion or spirituality, health, fitness, leisure activities and hobbies, taking care of our homes and pets… the list goes on and on. Sounds to me like there's a lot going on in that "life" category.
A web article I found says, "Balanced living means having a positive outlook, focusing on good habits, and lowering stress." What even is that?? Good habits? Like remembering to feed the dog or not leaving your small children alone in the car? Brushing my teeth is a good habit… is that what they're talking about? If I worry about lowering my stress doesn't that create more stress???
The second article I clicked on said to live a balanced life we must get rid of the stress. Ok, Poof – stress gone. Like if it were that easy there wouldn't be stress, am I right? The next point it makes is fun – It says to wake up 30 minutes early each morning to "savor a cup of coffee". (It's fun if you say that like the international Dos Equis man, "I don't always drink coffee, but when I do, it makes all of my stress disappear – raises one eyebrow, fade to beach scene).
WTF is that all about? Like savoring a cup of coffee is going to solve the all world problems? Yikes – kinda wish it were that simple though. Sorry pie in the sky blogger lady, if getting up early to drink coffee was going to magically balance my life I'd be all over that.
The third site I clicked on said we should be cooking healthy meals for ourselves so that we can maintain a balanced diet. Again, not a bad idea, if that's what you're in to. But if you don't have time or cooking isn't your thing, the mere suggestion could freak you out AND make you feel guilty about the delivery pizza you fed your family last night.
How is it that the totality of the interweb (as my friend Cindy calls it – a throw back to our tech training days) thinks you can create life balanced by adopting some good habits, taking time to savor coffee and cooking your own meals? Ok in all fairness, I didn't search every result, but those were in the top five!
When I posed the question on Facebook my friend Leeann said it's a balance of Yin and Yang. I like that because its the balance of opposing energies. Simply put they convey good/bad, black/white, up/down, male/female, hot/cold… you get the idea.
Another friend says it means she eats her peanut butter cup and then her salad. That totally makes sense too but does either answer help us achieve balance in our daily lives?
The fact that the post got 3 likes and two comments tells me one of three things: either no one cares about life balance, no one knows what it means or that's not the kind of shit you're supposed to post on Facebook. Thanks no thanks for the help Facebook friends! I'll have to figure it out on my own.
So what exactly is life balance? I pondered this question and after a lot of thought I came up with a definition that I like that seems to resonates with me. I believe…
" a balanced life allows one the opportunity to give every part of their life the amount of time and attention they deem appropriate and healthy."
That's it. Pretty simple right? This definition of a balanced life is just my definition. It may not match up with yours and that's okay.
I challenge you this week to come up with your own definition. I encourage you to share it in the comments below ('cuz we all learn from each other). Or just jot it down and make sure you can find it later as we continue to explore this topic of balance.
Coming Next Week:
Next week we're going to explore the signs and symptoms of being out of balance. Some of them might surprise you!
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If you're someone who likes surprises, you're in for a treat on Lazada's epic 7th birthday sale ! As part of the sale, Lazada's popular Surprise Boxes are back, BIGGER AND BETTER. Regardless of whether you're a beauty queen, a fashionista or tech junkie, there's something for you to look out for. Let's get things rolling.
Let's start with the basics:
When: 27th March 2019, Tuesday, 00:00, 09:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00
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We've sieved out the list of surprise boxes that would best suit each individual depending on what kind of person YOU are:
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Mon, 29 August 2011
Today we're back with more history. We look at the Shanghai Massacre of April 12, 1927. This was the defining moment when Chiang Kai-shek and his allies and supporters made a bloody break with the Communists.
Direct download: China_History_Podcast_055-The_Shanghai_Massacre_1927.mp3
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Sun, 14 August 2011
The 1920′s in Republican era China was anything but quiet and uneventful. In this episode we focus in on the general situation in China during the period of the early 1920′s. This was a time when the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) and KMT (Kuomintang) were in the same bed dreaming their different dreams. It was continue reading >>
Direct download: China_History_Podcast_053-China_in_the_Early_1920s.mp3
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Mon, 8 August 2011
We close out our little overview of Daoism by looking at the most powerful and popular Daoist deities. In this episode you will meet the Three Pure Ones and the Eight Immortals with a focus on Lu Dongbin and Zhongli Quan.
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The LT-GN gooseneck work light features ultra bright LEDs for high visibility and plugs into USB ports on the front and rear of select power and lighting products or computers with standard USB ports. A flexible, silver gooseneck retains memory for easy positioning. LT-GN-PL also features a power supply with standard 120V plug.
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For more information see the Copyright and Permission FAQ.
A letter from C. G. Manley to Kansas Governor St. John inviting him to speak at a "torch light temperance procession" in Augusta, Kansas. The names of George Brown and S. N. Blood were also listed as authors. They were part of the Prohibition Committee.
Creator: Manley, C. G.
Date: October 22, 1880
Item Number: 310223
Call Number: Governor's Office, St. John, Correspondence Received-Subject File, Box 20
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 310223
Collections - State Archives - Governor's Records - St. John, John Pierce
Date - 1880s - 1880
Government and Politics - Reform and Protest - Prohibition and temperance
Government and Politics - State Government - Governors - St. John, John Pierce
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Correspondence
People - Notable Kansans - St. John, John Pierce, 1833-1916
Places - Cities and towns - Augusta
Places - Counties - Butler
Thematic Time Period - Age of Reform, 1880 - 1917
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Government records - Correspondence


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[May 15, 2014] CASL is the new Anti-Spam Legislation that will be coming into effect in Canada on July 1, 2014. It affects all Colleges and Universities and as email users we are all individually responsible for compliance. CASL is complex legislation – each of us must understand the basic rules and ask for help if unsure about whether an email might be covered.
Sheridan's Legal department has put together a series of documents to help employees understand what kind of messages CASL applies to and the steps we need to take when sending commercial messages. Note, the documents below are only accessible to Sheridan employees.


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From Oct. 5 to Dec. 5, students from Royal Orchard Middle School will develop their DJ skills in a new school program taught by Joseph Khargie, founder of the TAHO Foundation. The program will teach students how to develop their own unique beats, rhythms and songs using authentic DJ'ing equipment while integrating math and music.
Students will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test at the DJ Scratch Competition, held at Bramalea Secondary School on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017.
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Adidas Running releases Next Generation Alphabounce sneakers10:16:00 PMSneakerOG
adidas Running released the evolved AlphaBOUNCE Beyond, a silhouette built to enable athletes to break beyond their potential and experience limitless performance.
With the advancement of the alphaBOUNCE line, it's not only made for running but also for training which supports rapid movement, acceleration and quick change of pace.
The alphaBOUNCE Beyond, fuses progressive design, leading functionality and aesthetics, the silhouette is designed for athletes who dominate the game and use running as a training tool to become the best on the field.
To celebrate this and challenge the Alpha athlete to incorporate more running into their training to gain a competitive edge, adidas Running has created the 'Run The Game' campaign.
The second phase of the star-studded launch features adidas' most elite athletes including Real Madrid football player Gareth Bale, tennis world number 1 and 2018 Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki, three-time US All-Star team basketball player Damian Lillard, Houston Rockets basketballer James Harden and All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett.
"Running is central to my movement and it's what gives me the advantage when I compete. Through incorporating more running into my training off the court, I have seen the difference in my form on game day. With the AlphaBOUNCE Beyond I feel confident that I have trained in ways that will help me take control of the game when it matters the most."
- Caroline Wozniacki, Australian Open 2018 Champion
Engineered for power, speed and conditioning, the AlphaBOUNCE Beyond incorporates adidas' most innovative technologies and materials which combine to provide three key benefits for athletes: fit, feel and transition. SUPERIOR FIT is given due to a new one-piece FORGED Mesh Upper, a breathable engineered mesh upper with FORGED zones, designed using Aramis technology and oriented to provide dynamic support and stability for linear and multi-directional movements. Perfect for athletes who need to change direction and react quickly on the pitch.
ENHANCED FEEL is delivered through a Stretched BOUNCE Midsole, a high-performance, lightweight EVA midsole that has been purposely stretched to accommodate movement in any direction. This combines with an Extended Heel Support system that hugs the heel and midfoot for enhanced stability and a 'locked-in' feel upon first step-in, so athletes feel supported and stable as they influence the game.
ULTIMATE TRANSITION is integrated by a Continental Rubber™ Outsole which provides the ultimate durability for athletes against wear and tear, in addition to superior traction on wet and dry surfaces. This traction allows athletes to grip the floor as they change pace and direction during the game. The AlphaBOUNCE Beyond retails at P5,300.00 and now available in adidas stores worldwide. To find out more, please visit: www.adidas.com/alpha_bounce


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Facial hair can't be hidden under clothing, like with other areas of the body, which means it can be a huge source of insecurity for some. The two top methods for semi-permanently getting rid of hair are electrolysis and laser hair removal. But what's the difference, and which will perform better?
Laser Treatments
The mainstream laser unit can only be used only on those with light skin and dark hair. Because the laser targets pigment, it can burn darker skin, and won't be effective on those with lighter hair. Those that don't fit in the light skin/dark hair profile (meaning most people) are now being helped by advancements in tech that use a combination of radio frequency and laser treatment. Unlike laser treatments, electrolysis can be used on anyone regardless of skin or hair color, because it attacks cells within the hair follicle instead of pigment.
But there's an upside to laser hair removal, which is that it's quicker. Facial zones are small, so something like treatment for the eyebrows generally takes about 15 minutes. Generally, four to eight treatments are needed, spaced out about a month apart. Each visit averages $200-$400, based on the size of the area being treated and the facility itself, although since the facial zones are fairly small, they're on the lower end of the price spectrum.
Electrolysis takes longer because each hair follicle has to be individually treated. Approximate times depend on the type of electrolysis used and some are more advanced than others. For example, one treatment on the eyebrows may take 15-30 minutes with an experienced technician. The best results will only be seen after 15+ sessions, although how many depends on your skin and hair. It's cheaper per appointment than laser removal, though, with a session costing about $45.
Beauty is pain, and unfortunately both options are kind of painful. Laser removal feels like a burning rubber band snapping against your skin. Everyone has their own tolerance for pain and discomfort, but those with coarse and dark hair feel more burn. Generally, the more testosterone you have, the more it's going to hurt. Laser hair removal on the eyebrows can also be dangerous if the laser light comes into contact with the eyes. Therefore, you will need to wear protective eye shields and keep your eyes closed for the entire treatment to avoid any contact. Scarring and stimulation of facial hair growth, although rare, are also both possibilities. Laser removal is approved by the FDA for permanent hair reduction, but because facial hair on women is often lighter and finer than on the body, it may not respond as well for body hair.
Electrolysis, although less painful, is still killing cells—it's been likened to a stinging and pricking sensation, but unfortunately each follicle has to go through it. However, if it's done improperly, it can cause skin discoloration, so do your research on the technician you intend on visiting. Electrolysis is also approved by the FDA for permanent hair removal, and has a better track record for facial hair. But there are risks. For example, hair follicles can be bent or misshapen from previous waxing or tweezing, making the path of the electrolysis needle to the root more difficult to destroy the follicle. However, electrolysis is almost always effective for getting rid of fine facial hair, whatever the color may be.
At-Home Devices
For home treatments, Tria's Laser Hair Removal Precision and Silk'n SensEpil are two devices cleared by the FDA for permanent hair reduction through laser hair removal, and both can be used from the cheek down on women. But if you have dark skin or light hair, you just can't rely on standard laser hair removal. A hybrid of laser and radio frequency used for dark skin or light hair may not be available in your area. Electrolysis might be your only option. Electrolysis units are also sold for use at home, but given the way it's performed (by inserting a needle into the follicle), it's best to get it done at a salon.
If you have light skin and dark facial hair, then you can choose between either option. Laser removal is generally the less expensive of the two, and requires less time and treatments. Laser might also be your better choice if you are happy with most of the hair being removed, or the hair being finer and lighter. If you have a lot of light hair removed, or you want the best chances of getting permanent hair removal, then go with electrolysis.


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The future of technology promises to be an adventurous one, individuals, small companies and even the Tech Giants are working assiduously to stay ahead of their competition. One thing they all have in common, they all use Open Source resources to develop faster, debug faster and deploy faster. Open Source gives us all the ability to share, collaborate and making significant improvements locally and around the world. Programmers from all walks of life can contribute significant core improvements to an existing product by simply offering their solution through a controlled environment that can be tested and if accepted, added to the updated version of the project.
So what is Open Source, as Wilson(2005), rightfully puts it "Open source describes a group of licenses that all meet a certain set of conditions. The conditions are maintained by a group called the Open Source Initiative, and together they are referred to as the Open Source Definition (OSD)."
As big corporations seek to improve the usability of their products with feature-rich content to users. What they have all come to realize that greater ideas are stemmed from unpaid individuals contributing to projects, "Open sourcing". This is where big multi-million corporations like Microsoft now owners of PHP and LinkedIn, and Google have now placed their focus.
In my recent research, I uncovered numerous Microsoft Projects being hosted on GitHub(This is a version control environment that allows for collaborative commitments to a project that is then reviewed –accepted to the master or rejected for further corrections). This, in essence, highlights the trends being made in the Open Source paradigm. Open Source is the Future of technology, more so for web apps.
If Open Source is the Future, how can we clearly define an intellectual property and the laws governing it? According to Wilson(2005), he stated that "Computer software is protected by copyright law." he also further went on to clarify that "copyright law gives the owner of a work certain rights over it, and makes it illegal for others to use the work as though they were its owner." However, with regards to Open Source contributions, the more persons the ownership becomes more and more complex. In essence, it depends on what the contributors agree upon, whether to copyright to their contribution or to agree to license their contribution with regards to the same license of the original work.
Types of Open Source licenses
- General Public License (GPL)
- "This is a widely used software license, that guarantees an individual, organizations, and or companies the freedom to share, and modify the software.", (Wikipedia, 2016).
- Lesser General Public License (LGPL)
- "The license allows developers and companies to use and integrate software released under the LGPL into their own (even proprietary) software without being required by the terms of a strong copyleft license to release the source code of their own components.", (Wikipedia, 2016)
- Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD)
- This "is often used non-specifically to refer to any of the BSD descendants which together form a branch of the family of Unix-like operating systems.", (Wikipedia, 2016)
Open Source Tools and Languages
|What are they used for
|"Designed to be light, fast and flexible, Falcon is a Python framework for building cloud APIs and web app back-ends.", (Harvey, 2015)
|Cloud9 IDE
|"Cloud9 gives developers access to a cloud-based code editor and Ubuntu workspace. The link above connects users to the hosted service with free and paid plans available; users can also set up their own Web server hosting the IDE using the code from GitHub.", (Harvey, 2015)
|"One of the most well-known and popular groups of development tools, Eclipse offers IDEs for Java, Java EE, C/C++ and PHP.", (Harvey, 2015)
|"Sponsored by Google, this "superheroic" JavaScript framework aims to make it easier to add dynamic content to HTML Web pages. It's embeddable and extensible and works with a wide range of other development tools.", (Harvey, 2015)
|"This popular JavaScript library simplifies HTML document manipulation, event handling, animation and Ajax and claims to have "changed the way that millions of people write JavaScript.", (Harvey, 2015)
|"PHP is a general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited to server-side web development, in which case PHP generally runs on a web server.", (Wikipedia, 2016)
|PSF (GPL compatible)
|"Python is a general purpose programming language created in the late 1980s, and named after Monty Python", (Love, 2014)
|Ruby or GPL
|"It is used in a wide range of fields, but is best known as a language for Web Applications, because of the Ruby on Rails framework.", (Thompson, 2013)
|LGPL v2.1
|Unix Shell
|"A Unix shell is a command-line interpreter or shell that provides a traditional Unix-like command line user interface.", (Github, n.d)
In conclusion, since the inception of Open Source, it has made positive strides in the field of Technology and innovation. The Linux Operating system and PHP is a true testament of the power thereof. "Open source licenses aims to create a community of contributors who will fix and develop the software," Wilson(2005). However we can not ignore some of its negative implications; by using open source software within an organization, it does not provide extensive support and also not all contributors have good intentions for the software, so without proper management, this could become detrimental. If one chooses to use Open Source products, keeping tabs on changelogs and activities regarding the same is always important.
Harvey, C. (2015) 101 Open Source Tools for Developers, Available at: http://www.datamation.com/open-source/101-open-source-tools-for-developers-1.html (Accessed: June 28, 2016).
Love, K. (2014) What is Python Used For?, Available at: http://blog.teamtreehouse.com/what-is-python (Accessed: June 28, 2016).
Machajewski, S. (n.d) What is JavaScript? – Function & Uses, Available at: http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-javascript-function-uses-quiz.html (Accessed: June 28, 2016).
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Please help Paddie get her ACL fixed!
This is Paddie's whole story:
My golden retriever, Paddie, is four years old and has had
hypothyroidism for three of them. We got her from a family friend when
she was seven weeks old and have enjoyed her company ever since. Her
highest weight was around 120lbs. At this weight, she started getting
arthritis in her hips and the vet switched her food to Science Diet
Large Breed Light. She stayed with this change for around six weeks
until we took her back to the vet and discovered she had lost no
weight. Our veterinarian rechecked her thyroid levels and discovered
her thyroid was not working at all. With this, he put her on thyroid
medication, and changed her food to Prescription Diet R/D. Paddie has
been battling with her weight for almost two years, but, finally, at
her last check-up she weighed 85lbs! We are so proud of her for losing
this weight.
During her battle with her weight, however, we noticed her
arthritis getting worse. The veterinarian, my mother, and I all thought
the arthritis in her hips was getting worse since she was more active
with the weight off. The vet put her on Rimadyl for the pain in her
hips, hoping that it would make it tolerable. After a few weeks,
Paddie's limping had not improved, in fact, it had gotten worse. She
stopped playing and running as much as she had been doing,and had to
rest more and more often on our walks. Her limping on her back legs had
gone from only limping once a week and it barely being noticeable to
limping everyday and very distinct. Another thing we began to notice
was that she would limp harder on the right side than the left.
At our next trip to the veterinarian, we told him about her
getting worse. He had just finished checking her hips,telling us that
she may need x-rays to determine if she had hip disphylasia, when he
thought to check her knees to make sure they were ok. It was when he
checked her right knee that he found the problem.
She has a torn ACL.
The vet determined that she had more than likely torn it while
becoming more and more active when losing her weight. He also told us
that he had not caught it before because of her weight. This diagnosis
was given almost three weeks ago. She desperately needs this surgery as
soon as possible, but we do not have the funds on our own to make it
The surgery will cost $1200 minimum, though he said that with
larger dogs the surgery usually runs $1500-$1600. My sister and I are
both college students with part-time jobs, and with rent and our other
pets that need care we can hardly save any money. My mother is disabled
and has had both knees replaced, four total knee replacements on her
left knee, with another knee surgery coming up in the fall. My father
does have a full-time job, but a majority of his funds goes to medical
bills, mortgage payments, loan payments, and pet needs.
Our boxer, Teej, is on Prescription Diet W/D because he has a
condition where the urine in his kidneys crystallizes and forms tiny
stones that makes it very hard for him to use the bathroom. Paddie is
on the Science Diet Large Breed Light, and must continue this diet for
her weight, along with her thyroid medication and Rimadyl.
When we first found out she needed surgery as soon as possible, we
called our humane society to see if they were willing to help or could
point us in theright direction. They suggested United Animal Nations,
and also said that if we could not help her soon, that it would be
better to put her down. We cannot bear to do that. Paddie needs fixing,
not euthanizing, or leg amputation.
Paddie is the best dog I've ever had. She thinks she is a lapdog,
still, and loves attention. Her favorite activity is swimming, which
she cannot do right now because it of the pain. She loves the water,
regardless of if the water is in a small kiddie pool from Wal-Mart or
if she is getting to swim laps in a pond or lake! Paddie is one of the
happiest dogs I know and she dances every time she meets someone new!
She loves to run and sniff out critters that roam in the woods behind
our house, and now she cannot do any of this. Her limping has gotten
worse, she cannot run at all anymore, and she is not able to play for
long intervals.
As soon as I have the money to get the surgery done, she will have
it done! I will be posting a copy of the estimate that my vet has given
me for her surgery costs! Also if you want to make a donation with a
check, how to do so is listed at the bottom!
Any contributions you can give would be absolutely amazing! You
have no idea what it means to me, or to Paddie! Please help me help
Paddie with her surgery and get her back to doing all of her favorite
If you can help please visit
Dog hit by car-needs surgery
beautiful dog Blondie was hit by a car on 7/16/07. She was hit very
hard and drug under the car. I'm surprised she is alive. She has broken
her pelvis in many places and needs surgery to walk again. I cannot
afford this surgery. She is a young girl who needs to run and play but
won't be able to do that anymore without this operation. I don't want
my dog to be crippled and confined because of my inability to pay for
this. PLEASE make a donation. Any amount will help! Thank you. Update:
Apparently you must make a donation of at least $10.00. I tried to
lower this but it won't let me. But please find it in your hearts to
donate. Maybe you won't be able to buy the expensive 6 pack this week
or that box of hair color but you will be helping a sweet girl! Note: I
lowered the amount that I need because if I don't reach my goal I get
nothing. But you can still contribute after the goal has been met. My
goal is 4,000. If the total at the end of the fund raiser doesn't reach
my goal, you pay NOTHING! And please don't be afraid of signing up for
Paypal. I have been a member since 2000 and have never had any
problems. Plus it's free!
If you can help please visit
Please help with Majors Surgery
my great pyreneese came to me last year in June, he was ten months old
and in very bad shape, to skinny and his hair was in big mats. Most of
the first months of his life he spend chained up in a way to little
back yard.
With lots of TLC he turned out to be the most wonderfull dog you
would ever wish for. A gentle Giant that lives in the house and enjoys
every minute of it.
And now he tore his Ligaments(ACL) in his knee, not even 2years
old.( We went for a walk on the 5th of July and somebody set of some
fireworks, Major went crazy, he is terrified of loud noise like that.)
The vet told me that we will have to send him to Dallas for surgery.
Nobody in our area can do this surgery on a big dog like my Major.
Right know i have to keep him confined to a very little space so he
cant move around to much. And he just got a little brother that want to
play with him sooooo bad.
We highly appreciate every bit help we can get, and may good bless you all
B. Anderson & Major
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Lambchop's Surgery
everyone…..Lambchop had her second and hopefully final surgery!! For
those of you who don't know Lambchop…..she's a 1 1/2 year old 2 1/2
lb chihuahua who was rescued from a puppymill after being attacked by a
large dog and left for 6 weeks with untreated facial injuries. Her
upper jaw had been crushed and she had a severe infection. They closed
the hole that went from the roof of her mouth up into her sinus cavity,
and took out an inch long piece of her upper jaw bone that had broken
off and had been shoved up into her sinus cavity from the bites she
sustained. Then they flushed out her sinuses and sutured her all up.
She has a mouth full of stitches but is healing well and has never once
lost her zest for life 🙂 She still adores EVERYONE!!!! The bill was
$1700. So I'm begging everyone to PLEASE donate whatever you can to
help…..Lammie will appreciate it!! (and so will I) Thanks!
If you can help please visit:
My puppy needs Hip surgery.
puppy is only 5 months old, his a male pittbull , he was born with a
genetic bone disease and hip dysplasia. The vet said he needs sugery
and treatments or I will have to put him to sleep. Im not finacially
capable of paying for his surgery,and i feel his too young to die ,he
is so playfull and he's such a good and sweet dog , he's been house
broken since he was two months old , he loves to kiss and to put his
head on my laps to get pet , please help me keep him alive, he is to
young to die! Please help us . God bless you
Diana and Kilo
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Help me help my kitty 'Flea'
Everyone who knows me knows how much I love my kitty 'Flea'!! He is my pride and joy, the apple of my eye, my little ray of sunshine who brightens my every day… and for those of you who don't know me quite so well, just take a look at his MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/fleakitty1 and you'll get the idea!!
Well, the other night, to my horror, as I went to give him a kiss goodbye on my way out the door to go to work, my little baby cried out in pain as I ran my hand down his back! I looked down to see that his tail was swollen to three times it's normal size right at it's base and that it was bent at a funny angle =(
I felt like dying just seeing him like that and instanly felt that I'd failed to protect him and keep him safe… like I was the worst Mommy in the whole world. I know he doesn't blame me, but I feel awful about it anyway =(
Today I took him to the vet and although I couldn't afford to get Xrays done, the veterinarian seemed quite convinced that his tail is not broken as I 'd suspected. He'd actually been bitten by another cat when he got out and ran off for a few hours two nights before that. Apparently it take a few days for a bite to become infected and swell up like that. My poor baby!!
If I thought that money was tight before, I had no idea just how much worse it could get! I spent $150.00 at the vet today and if Flea's condition doesn't improve in the days to come, I will need to come up with another $150.00 for Xrays… not to mention that he needs to get his shots and has yet to be neutered. I've been on the waiting list at the Upland Animal Shelter for free neutering services for about four months now, and they say it's possible I'll get in before the end of the year… but who really knows for sure.
My Vet Hospital charges around $200.00 for that service and they also provide pain medication and after care, which is nice. I'd like to get it done there if I can get enough of you to support my cause here! =)
So here is what I'm asking of you… If you find that my cause is worthy and/or you would just like to help me out with these expenses because you've seen and fallen in love with Flea too, won't you please consider making a pledge to help me meet my goal of raising at least $500.00?
Any anount you can pledge would be greatly appreciated, and get this….. if I fail to raise my minimum amount of $500.00 in pledges before the time is up, noone pays a penny! Only if I reach my goal amount will your pledge be processed. How cool is that?!
Thanks for your time and consideration in this matter, you have no idea how much this means to me!!!
….and Flea thanks you too =^..^=
Thanks to everyone for helping out!
Let me just say that Flea is feeling and looking much better! Looks like Xrays wont be neccesary after all.
So far this seems to be going quite well! I just wanted to make clear that any money raised through this fundraiser will be used for the cause stated.
If I am able to raise more than the $500, let me assure you that I will use it to purchase pet insurance for Flea!
Anything beyond that will be donated to HOPE (Helping Out Animals Everyday).
I'll report everything to all contributors in am email when it's complete.
Thanks again, you guys are awesome!
Tonya & Flea
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Please help Rama have surgery
Rama has a tarsometatarsal luxation of the left hind leg, the bones beneath his hock have seperated and the tendons are
torn. This kind of injury requires the bones to be fused together
to save the leg from amputation. The surgery will be performed
through a rescue org., and to bring him home, I have to pay off the surgery bill before an application is received for him.
Thank you, Karen
For your kind donation, here is Rama's story. – RAMA the Rescue Dog –
"I can't believe this is happening. Where's my mom, my brother?
What kind of place is this? I'm scared and just want to go home," Rama
thought. "My leg hurts so bad and I don't know any of these
two-leggeds. Where are my people," he kept asking, but nobody could
understand him. "What happened to the girl who helped me off the gate,
Thalia she was called," he thought. Later that day Thalia did come
back, after finding out the owner she returned him to had taken him to
the pound insted of the vet. You see, when Rama had jumped the gate,
his foot became wedged between the verticle bars of the 4ft gate, and
the rectangular steel fencing attached to it. Thalia, a neighbor, had
to lift him up to get his foot unstuck as the rest of Rama's body hung
over the gate off the ground. "Oh boy, oh joy," thought Rama when he
saw Thalia coming to get him and hopefully take the pain away. " Why
does my foot hurt so much?", he asked her. Not understanding dog talk,
she just told him everything would get better soon.
At the vets, Thalia found out Rama had a tarsometatarasal
luxation requiring the bones to be fused in that area. She sent out a
call for help and I answered and brought Rama home. Now he and I need
your help as the surgery will cost at least $2,000 and is a sum I can't
afford alone. The pain is gone, but the bones need fusing. "I'm a good
boy, right mom" Rama thought. Yes Rama you are the best!!
Dela's Luxating Patella Surgery
understand that this surgery is MANDATORY for her to live a normal
life. Both back knees are so bad that she has been on an
anti-inflammatory since she was a year old and without the surgery she
will be totally unable to get up and down in another year. She is a
super sweet gal and would make a wonderful pet for a family but no one
will adopt her with her needing this surgery. It is not just your
typical small dog luxating patella but it is to the extent that
arthritis at 3 years old is already setting in and the longer we have
to wait the worse it gets. Our rescue group has been hit hard with many
unexpected expenses in the last few weeks – 6 heartworm positives, a
puppy with a broken jaw, a Jack who had been used as a "bait dog" who
came in with bites all over his legs – he also was heartworm positive
and unfortunately before he could be treated, he had a blood clot break
loose and died. We have a huge bill on Fraser as well. It seems that
poor Dela gets pushed back when all of these emergencies come up but it
has reached point where SHE is our emergency but due to decreased
adoptions, there is no money for this without help. PLEASE open your
hearts for her and the other dogs – every little bit is appreciated and
will go to helping these shelter dogs looking for their chance to lead
a wonderful life for the remainder of their lives. Thanks from the
bottom of all our hearts (two legged and four legged).
Vet Bill for Trixie's leg surgery
little dog, Trixie, got out of the back yard last Monday night June 30,
because when Mary left, her arms were loaded with laundry and she could
not close the gate securely fast enough. Not unusual, but Trixie
usually returns very quickly, after making a quick tour of the
neighborhood. She did not return as usual, so I searched, and found she
had been struck by a car in front of my next door neighbor's house. We
are a family of four, my daughter Mary and her two children and I.
After months of unemployment, Mary, had found work about a month ago,
and we were recovering from serious financial depletion. I am a retired
teacher, living on very limited income. So when our little friend was
hurt, it was a serious blow to all of us, emotionally, and financially.
Trixie is about 3 or 4 years old, was a throw-away puppy, that we
took in. She is an excellent "mouser' and watch dog. She is rather
small, but very energetic, and well-behaved. We never spent much time
training her, as she just seemed to sense what we want her to do. The
oly "bad" behavior she indulges in is swiping some of the dry cat food
from the cat feeding dish if we aren't looking. She never chewed up
shoes, or went to the bathroom inside the house, unless there was no
one here to open the door for her. She surely did not deserve to be
injured by one of the young pick-up truck drivers who use out street on
week-ends and during summer vacation for a race-way. We have asked for
better police patrol, but our force is perpetually understaffed. So,
even since the high price of gasoline has somewhat slowed the local
teen traffic, we know that there is still one driver who is not
deterred from driving too fast in a residential area by injuring a
beloved pet.
Our little dog had a pelvic bone that is fractured in three places.
The vet says these breaks will heal themselves, but the leg is knocked
out it its socket, and just below the ball joint there is a break that
needs surgical repair. Our budget is so tight, but we will postpone
many needs and even paying some bills, in order to save our pet from
pain and perhaps euthanasia. I would rather have her put down that see
her suffer. However, we love her very much, and we are all
broken-hearted at the prospect of having to end her life to preserve
her from a painful existence.
She is very determined to return to normal! Even when under the
influence of pain medication, she tries to stand on all four of her
legs. I have her confined to a bed on a foam cushion between my own bed
and the wall, and surrounded by barriers to prevent too much movement.
However, she one night this week seemed to be trying to climb into my
bed! She is in good health except for the injuries in this :accident."
She has a good appetite, and we have kept her hydrated with a dropper
when she could not lap water on her own.
Trixie has had one litter of puppies, three very lively, smart
little ones who were adopted quickly. We planned to have her spayed
soon, but now any funds for that are going to this surgery. We have
applied for aid from United Animal Nation, however, and the perhaps the
spaying can be done at the same time as the leg surgery if that
application is approved.
We need some help here to save this good little pet friend. I have
a car that I can sell, and a small rent house that is up for sale, but
income from those assets is not yet available. My credit is stretched
to the limit from supporting the family during Mary's unemployment
period. The little dog is in pain and great distress now, and she is
definitely worth the sacrifice. Please help us with whatever is
Donations needed for dog with collapsed spinal disk
David Handy submitted the following Information:
Email email@example.com
Location Fargo, ND
I am seeking financial assistance so my dogs can recieve medical treatment. Dixie (St. Bernard/Rottie mix) needs hip replacement surgery. Dixie is now recovering for Lyme's disease.
Priscilla needs treatment for a collapsed disk in her spine that has caused her to lose mobility on her left side.
I do not have the means to pay for the medical care they need. Both dogs are both taking medication to control their symptoms but need more evasive treatment.
I am employed and my partner is unemployed. He are barely able to pay our household bills and the veterinary bills for the dogs. We need financial assistance so our dogs can recieve the treatment they need.
Their vet is Dr. Kevin Dill at Animal Health Clinic in Fargo, ND 701-237-9310.
Thank you,
David Handy
Junior's Cancer Fund
Please Help
The tumor in his mouth is growing at a alarming rate.
Thanks to the kind people who help those in need here at Fundable,I was able to get Junior in to see a Vet.
I thank you people from the bottom of my heart. All of you are angels.
The Bad News……Junior has TWO cancerous tumors. One in his mouth and one on his anus
The vet is most concerned with the one on his anus,she fears it may
grow and cut off his anal passage,making it difficult if not impossible
for him to deaficate.
She would like to remove that one,problem is she thinks that if
going to put him under for operation then both tumors should be
removed.The tumor in his mouth is growing larger seems almost daily.
At his age the anathesia has to be VERY carefully administerd and that is what drives the cost up.
The operation will cost app. $1000.00 or so. I can handle some of the cost but to get this done soon I need some help.
I am hoping that once again some angels will help Junior. I am asking for $700.00 once I get that then I can schedule with
the vet a operation for him. If all goes well he could live a few more years as he deserves all and more.
other items the vet found …he has body warts that are normal for a dog his age. no treatment needed.
She did discover he has a bad ear infection and that is being treated.
Also, he got a haircut to remove about 2 pounds of hair and now he looks half his size but is Soooo much more
comfortable in this Texas heat.
I am trying to find more work so I can help more with his expenses but times are very tight and not having much luck.
Thanks to any that help,you are all God's Angels for what you do
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I WISH Financial Assistance to Help With Vet Bills For My Sick Kitty
I WISH Financial Assistance to Help With Vet Bills For My Sick Kitty
I am a disabled individual on SSI, who has been struggling monthly with
what the system provides. I have a wonderful 12 year old companion
kitty, Bandit, who has been diabetic for the last 2 and 1/2 years. He
has been up-chucking his food every now and again recently, and needs
to be checked out by a Vet. [He's previous one is no longer with us].
very much need your kind financial assistance in being able to get
Bandit a thorough Glucose panel [involves all day testing], complete
blood panel and tox screen, with liver enzymes, UA testing, possible
fecal testing; and whatever else a new Veterinarian would require, plus
Bandit means the world to me, and is more than just
a pet. . .he's therapeutic value is invaluable, and truly is beyond
Bandit is my Baby; and because of huge Emergency
Vet Hospital Bill [over %3,500], I often due without basic necessities,
to make sure he is taken care of, and the huge monthly payment is made.
It is hard, what with two mortgage payments, Prop. Taxes, Prop Ins.,
Car Ins., meds that are not covered…and the list goes on.
line is to get my Baby seen and evaluated; re-adjust his insulin if
necessary, a 'good' special diet that agrees with his tummy, and all
the other things he needs to manage his diabetes, so there will be more
happy, healthy, mischievous years left in my BBB![Big Beautiful Boy]
Thank you for reading. And, I want you to know I most greatly support any help you can offer!
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I WISH for monetary help to save my kitty!
I WISH for monetary help to save my kitty!
I have posted this as a wish before, but there have been some increases
in the costs due to "unseen charges" as the vets put it. Please I am so
desperate for help! My kitty has been diagnosed with an aggressive
systemic nasal lymphoma and she is deteriorating quickly. She is still
eating and drinking, but I don't know how much longer that is going to
keep up. She desperatly needs an aggreesive form of chemotherapy that
is going to cost $5500 if there are no complications. She was supposed
to get radiation therapy and chemo, but because the radiation was $5500
and the chemo is $5500, there is no way could raise the $11,000 for
both. I have chosen to try chemo as her last figting chance (although I
am still $3500 short). This kitty is my everything, I love her with all
my heart and soul. Please if you could help, it would be greatly
appreciated by the both of us. If you would like to know more my email
is email@example.com if the paypal link doesnt work, here is
another link:
Paypal addy firstname.lastname@example.com
or you can contact the vet:
Cordova Animal Medical Center
2433 E. Langley Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32504
Phone: (850) 479-2222
Veterinarian: Dr. Shelly Ashley
Patient: Sydney
Species: Feline
Owner: Katharine G. Herman
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
If you can help please visit
I WISH to receive help for Jewels Vet Care
I WISH to receive help for Jewels Vet Care
have a Cockatiel who is presently hospitalized due to a freeky
accident. Jewels and 2 other birds got caught on the thread of her cage
cover and is suffering from multiple bruising and additional damge to
her blind eye. Jewels stay at the hospital is aproximated up to 3 days
to help her stabalize and eat on her own.
Jewels may need further care to her eye condition as well.
The other two birds unfortunately lost their life. Arroangments are being made for their cremation.
All donations are very much appreciated and very much needed at present.
Please help us to give her the best care she deserves.
Our veterinary bill for Jewels was $400.00
She has been stabalized and came home today but will need to go back for check ups.
Donations can be made directly to:
Companion Animal Hospital
For Account # 5246/Jewels
460 Route 46 West
Parsippany, NJ 07054
If you prefer, please send to:
Under My Wing Avian Refuge
For Jewels
PO BOx 233
Franklin, NJ 07416
www.undermywingavianrefuge.org |
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What we love
Soneva Fushi allows you to embrace your inner Robison Crusoe on this eco-chic island. Shoes are not required and the casual vibe extends throughout the resort, creating a relaxing blend of 'back to nature' and modern indulgence. Pristine white beaches, lush jungle vegetation - it's what desert-island dreams are made of.
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
55 Rooms & Suites
Setting the scene
Soneva Fushi: the original 'barefoot luxury' resort in the Maldives. Often imitated, but never surpassed, this visionary island continues to set the standard in luxury eco-tourism. Located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Reserve, Soneva Fushi is a nature lovers paradise, both on land and in the ocean. The simplistic design of the property reflects their ethos of sustainability, whilst the team ensures that every need is anticipated and taken care of whilst maintaining an air of relaxation – this really is Robinson Crusoe chic.
The eco-chic beach villas are secluded amongst lush vegetation with a relaxed 'indoor-outdoor' feel. All 55 villas include a private butler 'Mr Friday' to tend to your every need. Crusoe Villas are spacious two-story villas with upstairs bedroom. If you want a pool (there is no communal one on the island), it's worth splashing out on a villa with a private seawater pool. All villas have their own secluded stretch of white-sand beach.
With all produce caught or grown locally where possible, dining is a delight at Soneva Fushi. Mihiree Mitha, meaning 'here it is', is the main restaurant set on the beach - perfect for a breakfast feast or a leisurely lunch, when the tandoor oven and barbecue get fired up. There's a cheese room, pastry room, ice-cream corner with over 60 homemade flavours - even a chocolate room! For dinner, restaurant Nine specialises in dishes created by nine different methods of cooking. By the Beach creates Japanese-Korean tapas and sushi from the fish caught that day. Surrounded by tropical banana trees above the jungle canopy, the open-air Fresh in the Garden is unique, specialising in carbon neutral dining and indigenous cuisine. For added romance, take a speedboat to the nearby sandbank in the middle of the Indian Ocean where your dedicated water and chef will prepare freshly caught seafood on your own private table, surrounded by candles and twinkling stars. |For drinks, try out the local concoctions at sand-floored So Spiritual Bar. For the ultimate in relaxation, take a cushioned hammock strung over the ocean at Bar(a)bara on the jetty, where you can sip a cocktail and watch the sun go down. If wine's your tipple, there's an extensive wine cellar with tasting sessions.
Endless days can be spent snorkelling around the spectacular house reef, with manta rays and turtles regularly sighted. The resident marine biologist - employed to inform guests and staff about responsible behaviour in the reef - can organise private snorkelling trips and night swims. Local boat trips or motorised watersports can be arranged and there's a diving school for both beginners and confirmed PADI divers. |Back on land, borrow a bicycle and explore the 1.5km island and nature reserve for yourself. Or have a game of tennis or badminton in the floodlit courts, pot some balls in snooker or take a gentle run around the jogging track. Nestled in the jungle, the Six Senses Spa offers a peaceful enclave with an impressive choice of treatments; from the Kurumbaa Kaashi coconut rub, using local island coconuts to the Tibetan hot stone massage or yoga. You can even teach yourself massage at a special master class. Visiting practitioners are also on hand to offer sessions in acupuncture and spiritual healing. A cinema and an observatory may not be the expected facilities for a desert-island retreat but Soneva Fushi just continues to surprise. A state-of-the-art telescope uncovers the star-lit world at night, whilst you can enjoy movie nights on the beach at Cinema Pardiso with popcorn, homemade ice cream and cocktails under the stars.
Children are welcome and our recommended age would be babies and over-5s. The brand new children's Den is a kids club for 6-12 year olds (under six have to be supervised). Features include splash pools, water slides and a pirate ship playground, as well as different activities dedicated to creativity - music, fashion, art and an introduction to Thai culture. Children can learn all about recycling at the island's Eco Centro and pick fresh produce from the garden. Older children can safely explore the island - by bicycle or tricycle; but watch out for the odd lizard or chicken! As for meals, children are well catered for in terms of food and activities. Nappies, baby wipes, formula milk and baby food are all stocked at the hotel's shop. Babysitters can also be arranged.
The nearest airport for international flights is Malé's Velana International Airport. From there it's a 30-minute seaplane ride to Soneva Fushi International Airport (the Maldives'only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Airport).
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1961: "Buttered Popcorn" was released as the second single from a new group called the Supremes.
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This Date in Rock Music History: July 16
1955: Fats Domino wouldn't budge from #1 on the R&B chart for a seventh week with "Ain't That A Shame". It was Domino's first single.
1959: The Coasters recorded "Poison Ivy" at Atlantic Recording Studios in New York City.
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[Music] CDQ – Laide
The No Struggle No Success, NSNS boss CDQ is getting ready to release another classic jam titled "Laide". This song will serve as a follow-up to his previously released track titled "Owo". …Maxivibes
The No Struggle No Success, NSNS boss CDQ is getting ready to release another classic jam titled "Laide". This song will serve as a follow-up to his previously released track titled "Owo". …Maxivibes
CDQ comes out this new year yet with another hit banging song titled "OWO" which means money. "Owo" is another new hit sound for the year 2020 that will be …Maxivibes
Babalola miracle popularly known as Mic Bravo Elenugboro is a Nigeria talented musician Rapper and singer, is one of the talented ?nstagram rapper with some of his freestyle that went viral. He …Maxivibes
Indigenous rapper, CDQ comes through with another banger titled "Onye Eze". Just after serving us with 'Ladies Night' on his birthday, the NSNS boss makes a return with a new …Maxivibes
Otega teams up with rave of the moment CDQ to deliver this amazing hit single titled "Stay Woke (Ji Masun)". This is a must listen to. Jam it!! Watch and …Maxivibes
Off the 'Elevation' album by Big A Entertainment, here's another blazing hot single 'Joro' produced by Masterkraft. This track features the fast rising heartthrob Ajaeze, Eastern rap god Zoro and the fiery rap General CDQ. In …Maxivibes
NSNS Entertainment Boss CDQ present this new hit single title "Ladies Night" produced By "Masterkraft" while "Flex" single is still massively trending and unarguably one of the biggest song in the country. "Ladies …Maxivibes
Award winning indigenous rapper – CDQ, celebrates his birthday in style as he dishes out a new single titled "Hallelujah". As you already know, CDQ has been known for his consistency in dropping …Maxivibes
NSNS Boss, CDQ come through once again with a new hip hop song titled "Shiga" With his recent hip hop joint record "Head2Toe" with Skales still buzzing, CDQ rolls out another rap …Maxivibes
Prolific Hitmaker Jaystuntz is set to drop his 1st project this year, a 10 tracked mixtape, which features superstars like Flavour, Duncan Mighty, Zoro, CDQ, Shatta Wale, Phyno, Sarkodie, Runtown, Timaya, and a …Maxivibes
Superstar DJ Kentalky after recently unleashing "Looking For Me" featuring Harrysong, Skales and Yemi Alade recruits the 'Killer' Services of Rapper, CDQ who is currently enjoying massive Airplay's and Sales …Maxivibes
NSNS Boss, CDQ serve us with a new single he tagged "Flex" to thrill his fans for Nigeria's Independence Day celebration. It's just after CDQ was featured on Masterkraft's latest …Maxivibes
Ace Nigerian music producer, singer and songwriter, Masterkraft joins forces with some of the finest acts in the music industry on his new single titled Kere Oh!. The new single …Maxivibes
On the heels of widespread anticipation, Thugluvin Records front line act Richthug finally releases another official single titled 'Muso' featuring Street King CDQ and label mate DamyQue. The new single …Maxivibes
Daramin records premieres the official music video of UK Based Nigerian artiste – Damibliz. The single is titled "Jowa Bayi" and featured CDQ, Mystro and the "Issa Goal" crooner – …Maxivibes
DamiBliz the talented UK Based Nigerian singer and songwriter who is now a force to be reckoned with for his hard-work and monster- hit single Jowabayi is here with the …Maxivibes
CashGang Entertainment's act "Cash Wale" drops the remix of his hit single Handkerchief with Idowest which now features CDQ. Handkerchief has been the anthem of the street. Cashwale also drops …Maxivibes
"Customer Daada" Crooners "2T Boyz" Dishes This One Titled Gbomo Gbomo Featuring CDQ Is Another Certified Hit By 2T Boyz (The HitMakers). Gbomo Gbomo Is A Self Produced Song And …Maxivibes
NSNS Entertainment presents the audio and musical video for "SOFT" by CDQ featuring Mr Eazi. Produced by Masterkraft and directed by Moe Musa. With his record Fine Boyz still making …Maxivibes
While "Jabbing" is still currently trending NSNS Boss 'CDQ" is out with this soon to take-over street,Club vibe title "Fine Boyz" produced by Jaypizzle, Mixed & Mastered By Dynamite. Download,Enjoy …Maxivibes
HKN Entertainment present a new music by one of the finest Artiste in B-Red who has finally drop his most anticipated single dubbed Run Come. On this he feature the …Maxivibes
Ogo Ijebu Otega shares new song dubbed Stay Woke, Ji Masun, The new song from Otega features NSNS Boss CDQ. Stay Woke (Ji Masun) is a street anthem for the …Maxivibes
NSNS front-liner CDQ dished out the visual to his recent single titled – Jabbing which is an indigenous rap song with a very catchy and dance able beat produced by …Maxivibes
Ace indigenous rapper – CDQ has been on a hot streak of form this year, churning out tunes after tunes. With "Gbayi" featuring Kiss Daniel and "Aye" featuring Phyno and …Maxivibes
NSNS boss – CDQ is celebrating his birthday today, and to that effect he has decided to share the visuals to his previously heard Hip-Hop banger titled – Aye which …Maxivibes
NSNS Boss CDQ collaborates with Indigenous Ibo rapper Phyno and LRR Boss Reminisce on this new record titled "Aye" which means Life. Listen and Download CDQ Ft. Phyno & Reminisce …Maxivibes
No Struggle No Success Boss CDQ. Here he as a new leak freestyle titled – I'm Headies. I'm Headies produced by masterkraft, which surface online. CDQ deserves some accolades. DOWNLOAD …Maxivibes
DJ Neptune Shawa Shawa ft. Larry Gaaga, Olamide, CDQ & Slimcase. Award winning Nigeria disc Jockey DJ Neptune come through with new collaboration titled "Shawa Shawa" which feature Larry Gaaga, …Maxivibes
No Struggle No Success (NSNS) Boss CDQ drops new single as promised, CDQ titles this one "Shey Normal" which was effortlessly produced by Philkey. Listen & Download "CDQ – Shey …Maxivibes
Obimzy Records singer, Junior Boy who is managed by Swerve Innercity Management comes through with the official video to his latest single "Bombay 2.0" featuring CDQ which is the second …Maxivibes
NSNS front man CDQ teams up with Flyboy Inc Boss Kiss Daniel to dishes out this new sick single titled "Gbayi". This jam will actually be one of the best …Maxivibes
Download new bang dope music from Baseone – Papapa feat. CDQ, DJ Mufasa & DJ Tiami titled Papapa Listen and Download Baseone Ft. CDQ X DJ Mufasa & DJ Tiami …Maxivibes
DJ Real comes through with this new record titled Fly which features Ice Prince & CDQ. This is certainly a thrill which should get you geared up for the weekend. …Maxivibes
NSNS head honcho – CDQ revisits his debut album "Quality" as he serves up a web video to the Hip-Hop number – "4am", alongside with the audio. The video was …Maxivibes
NSNS Records Frontman , CDQ is out with a brand new single titled '4am' (Freestyle) , It was produced by Masterkfraft. DOWNLOAD MP3 COMMENT | SHARE | LIKE | TAG …Maxivibes


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An often overlooked application area for 3D printing is the concept/communication model. Graphical representation of an idea often falls short of the impact of a 3 dimensional expression of the concept. Cars using 3D printed components have graced … [Read more...]
Union Tech, Inc. opens stereolithography demonstration center in Chicago Area
Given the ever-expanding range of options for 3D printing and additive manufacturing, Illinois based Union Tech, Inc. wanted to facilitate potential buyers efforts to evaluate the benefits and advantages of the UnionTech line of commercial and … [Read more...]
RP America and UnionTech partnership looks to expand stereolithography adaptation and applications
Since UnionTech stereolithography equipment was introduced to the North American market in 2016, RP America, an additive manufacturing support, service and equipment provider, has been instrumental in the testing of the equipment in the United States … [Read more...]
Hawk Ridge Systems and UnionTech announce partnership for 3D printers
Hawk Ridge Systems, a SolidWorks Value Added Reseller (VAR) in the Americas, announced that UnionTech stereolithography (SL) 3D printing solutions will now be part of Hawk Ridge Systems product offering. Hawk Ridge Systems offers an expansive … [Read more...]
Large SL system launched by Union Tech
Union Technology Corp. will launch its PILOT commercial series at the TCT Show, in Birmingham UK, September 26-28. The PILOT product line is for additive manufacturers looking for high quality equipment with excellent surface aesthetics, application … [Read more...]
What's in a name? Thoughts on Stereolithography terminology
By Jim Reitz, General Manager of Union Tech, Inc. While speaking to attendees at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group recently, I observed that the term SLA® has become synonymous with a range of additive manufacturing processes that use a UV … [Read more...]


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One can Choose Sustainability in many ways. Blockfest, a street festival for services in East Palo Alto, is one example. The Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP), puts on Blockfest so those in need know where to get the help they need. Some of that help can be in the form of lower-cost and more sustainable electricity.
Choose Sustainability Partners
Sustainable Silicon Valley 's participation is based on EHP's decision to Choose Sustainability with solar-powered electricity. A partnership of EHP, Mitsubishi, SSV, and SunWork supplied a cool roof for the distribution center. In addition, it also supplied a solar array providing much of the power to EHP operations.
Choose Sustainability when buying electricity.
Residents of East Palo Alto can Choose Sustainability for their electricity first by buying their electricity from Peninsula Clean Energy. PCE's power is 90% carbon free today and will be 100% carbon free in the near future. Also, PCE has an optional all renewable power choice which is available today at slight premium in cost.
Choose Sustainability with a Solar Grid Alternative
Homeowners who live in their home can Choose Sustainability in another way. If their household income level is below a certain level and their roof is in good shape, they may qualify for a free solar array from GRID Alternatives. SSV has worked with several homeowners in East Palo Alto and GRID Alternatives to make that happen.
SSV dramatized solar power and Choose Sustainability with "Solar House". This demonstrator has a solar cell that powers a fan, a light bulb, and a noise maker. When the sun is blocked, power stops.
Choose Sustainability with Food.
One can Choose Sustainability when one eats. The "Carbon Burgers" made their appearance at Blockfest again this year. These replica burgers are weighted with the amount of GHGs (Green House Gases) created in the making of a veggie burger, a turkey burger and a beef burger. The Veggie Burger is only 1/2 lb. while the Beef Burger is around 6 lbs. The turkey Burger is in between.
We now can Choose Sustainability with plant-based burgers that taste like burgers. The two top contenders are Beyond Beef and the Impossible Burger. The Beyond Beef burger is now available in supermarkets and the Impossible Burger is available in many restaurants including Burger King.
The Possible Impossible Burger
One of the visitors to the SSV booth reported that her daughter had an Impossible Burger in Hawaii. After eating it, she complained to the restaurant that they had made a mistake and given her a beef burger. She was assured that this was not the case. She was most likely served an Impossible Burger. I have enjoyed many Impossible Burgers and personally recommend them to burger fans.
Choose Sustainability with Automobiles
The "Heavy Gas" demonstrator provided a tactile way to see the Choose Sustainability benefits of an electric car. A gallon of gas puts as much as 26 lbs. of GHGs into the air from the refining and transportation to the burning of the gas. If one charges their electric car in East Palo Alto, the carbon content drops to 2.6 lbs. This will go down to 0 lbs. when PCE moves to serving 0 carbon electricity in the next few years.
Thinking about an Electric Vehicle?
There are programs for getting rebates to move to an electric car. Some are designed for income constrained people. So those who want the fun of driving an electric car may now be able to afford one.
To wrap up, those who went to Blockfest saw demonstrations on how they can Choose Sustainability. You have that opportunity as well. Go to the websites below if you are interested in carbon free electricity, great tasting plant-based burgers and electric cars.


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We resurrect a long-gone blog post series by returning to the issue of fancy ListViews, taking advantage of new APIs in Android 1.6/2.0, in today's episode of Building 'Droids!
Fancy ListViews Redux: 0.9 SDK and RatingBar
You may remember way back when (e.g., July 2008) when Building 'Droids featured a six-post series on creating fancy ListView implementations, culminating in a...
Fancy ListViews, Part Six: Custom Widget
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Fancy ListViews, Part Five
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Fancy ListViews, Part Four
In our last episode, we took a closer look at the ViewHolder/ViewWrapper pattern for making ListViews that much more efficient to render. Today, we...
Fancy ListViews, Part Three
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The classic Android ListView is a plain list of text -- solid but uninspiring. This is the first in a series of posts where...
Google I/O 2009: Making Your Apps Better, Stronger, Faster
In the last session writeup from Google I/O 2009, see what Romain Guy had to offer us in the area of ways of making our Android apps run faster.
Why Android Developers Need a Business Model
Think your Android app money problems are just because the Android Market has issues? Think again. Look at the numbers for the iPhone App Store, and the ramifications for Android developers, on today's extra-special episode of Building 'Droids!
Android 2.2: A Developer's Perspective
So, what does Android 2.2 really mean for the average Android developer? Learn more in today's episode of Building 'Droids!
Android APIs: A Spectrum of Openness
Does Android have private APIs? That depends on what you consider "private" and an "API". Learn more in today's episode of Building 'Droids!
Fatal Assumptions: Touch
The Fatal Assumptions blog post series will review some assumptions Android application developers may make, and why those assumptions may harm their app's acceptance,...
Code Pollution: Background Control
Background processes have their place on Android, and the fact that they are possible gives Android more flexibility than some of the alternatives. There can be too much of a good thing, though -- learn more in today's episode of Building 'Droids!
Kickstart Your Android App Funding
A 50th Android business model is to go with a pre-paid funding model, collecting the money needed to build the app up front. Learn more about how you can achieve this using Kickstarter in today's episode of Building 'Droids!
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"The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul." - Wyland
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Awesome Surfergrrrls at the Roxy Pro
I was rooting for Tyler, especially after her barrel at about the halfway mark. But she's only 16 - plenty of time to rise to the top of a group of very talented surfers!
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The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit last week against Sysco on the grounds that its proposal to purchase US Foods violates antitrust laws. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan states, "The loss of competition between Sysco and US Foods would raise costs for their customers and ultimately for anyone purchasing food served at hospitals, schools, hotels and restaurants."
According to the FTC's complaint, a combined Sysco-US Foods would have a 75 percent share of the U.S. market for what it calls broadline distribution services, or distributing a variety of food products with frequent and flexible delivery, customer service and other services such as menu planning. Sysco President and CEO Bill DeLaney states, 'Essentially, we just have a very different view of the marketplace than the FTC does.'
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VegaStream, the developer of telephony media gateways, has announced that it has successful completed three-way compatibility testing between its Vega IP Gateway, Toshiba's Strata CIX business communications systems and Gamma Telecom's IPDirectConnect service. The agreement ensures channel partners wishing to connect customers' Toshiba Strata platforms to Gamma's pure IP network using a VegaStream Vega IP Gateway can be assured of seamless integration and rapid uptake of the service.
"Exhaustive testing was conducted between Toshiba, Gamma and ourselves and I am very pleased that the three solutions interoperated so well together," said Steve Davis, VP Sales and Marketing, EMEA, VegaStream. "Channels and end users alike can be completely confident that there will be minimal disruption issues to the customer's existing telephony services when deploying a joint solution from our three companies.
In addition, channels will receive a rapid return on investment by enabling customers to connect to the Gamma IPDirectConnect service simply and easily to achieve the cost and productivity benefits of IPT."
"The Strata CIX was designed with flexibility in mind to enable simple migration to IP telephony and help enterprises become more efficient and productive," said Tim Webb, General Manager, Toshiba Business Communications Division. "Supporting the technical innovations of VegaStream and Gamma Telecom makes that aim more accessible and provides our customers with a guaranteed and achievable path to IPT."
"Our IP DirectConnect service is tailored for the enterprise and with the strengths of Toshiba and VegaStream, we can bring IP technology within their reach," said Cem Ahmet, Marketing Manager, Gamma Telecom. "This inter-networking agreement offers channel partners a new low-risk, high value service to customers which can bring additional revenue streams."


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'Siapa Kita?' is a sub-project that I created under the umbrella project Visual Mapping Malaysia 1957-2007. Apart from collecting the images from other resources (e.g. Libraries, emergency Arkib Negara, generic Museums, page National News Agency, Galleries etc.) 'Siapa Kita?' also collaborate with the participants/audiences to gather object.
The objective of this project is to encourage Malaysian to think and visualize their identity from their point of view through visual images (using any media – digital, screen shots, graphic, painting etc.). The question 'why this image represent my Malaysian Identity' is important. The process of finding an object that symbolized Malaysia will be an interesting method to develope later in future.
The challenge is to identify aspects of Malaysian cultures that need to be maintained in order to ensure a meaningful future. The outcome of these processes might lead to confident identities, resilient and capable of sustaining cultural norms, meaning, values, and traditions.


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Read the full story from the Washington Post.
From the windows of the modern, asymmetrically-shaped conference center where the climate summit is being held in Katowice, Poland, are visions of giant smokestacks billowing coal emissions.
In fact, coal — the greenhouse gas producing scourge of environmentalists — can be seen in every direction in the city that sits on a huge coal deposit. It's piled high in the distance near the smokestacks and proudly on display in an array of shapes and sizes at the city's booth next to the official state kiosk. Even the color of the futuristic Jetsons-like conference center is charcoal.
It's a sign that this United Nations climate summit isn't business as usual for the delegates who've gathered to discuss ways to lower emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to make the world livable for the remainder of this century and those to come.
Not only is the host city absolutely crazy over coal, where everyone knows someone who labors in the mines, but President Trump, who has been dismissive of climate science, has changed the game. Environmentalists liken him to a pied piper for a number of climate skeptics who are attending for the first time.
The Heartland Institute and Competitive Enterprise Institute sent delegates who deny the determination by an overwhelming consensus of climate scientists who say human emissions are causing the planet to warm, arctic ice to melt, oceans and temperatures to rise, and more wildfires to burn.


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Photo: Birthday fun just seems to click at Snapology.
If you're looking to throw your kid a birthday party that goes beyond balloons and crepe paper streamers, Pittsburgh offers lots of fun venues. Make memories (and possibly a cool craft!) at these 10 birthday spots:
- The Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh has long been a bastion for creative learning that invites kids to look and touch. Guided by a Museum Party Pal, the guest of honor and their guests can explore the hands-on, interactive displays. Celebrations, which are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at the North Side landmark, include 90 minutes in a public or private space, a surprise gift for the b-day child, free return passes for each little guest and a complimentary parking pass for the host family.
- Pinball PA
Want a birthday party that'll make your kids flip? Pinball PA in Hopewell has more than 400 pinball machines and video games spanning 70 years of arcade history. Leave the quarters at home, because all of the devices are set to free play for two hours of fun on the game floor. From a small party of five to large gatherings of up to 20 people, the facility has private rooms available.
- Snapology
At Snapology, kids and their friends can make more than just a mess. The business, which was started by two sisters in Pittsburgh and now has more than 70 locations in six countries, allows guests to explore STEM/STEAM concepts using LEGO bricks, K'Ne, robots and other hands-on components that'll make kids feel like scientists and engineers.
- Neville Roller Drome
Neville Roller Drome, a fixture on the island for 70 years, is a great place for throwback fun. Kids can lace up a pair of skates (rentals are included in all party packages) and burn off those ice cream-and-cake calories as they have a blast on the rink. During 2- to 3-hour private parties, hosts get to select the music and games and good eats from the café menu.
- National Aviary
Flock to the National Aviary on the North Side for some high-flying fun! Get up close and personal with a feathered friend (the facility's new resident armadillo also is available), have a parrot paint you a picture, dissect an owl pellet or design your own bird-themed bash. The Kookaburra Kitchen Catering Menu offers an array of food that goes beyond seeds, so bring your appetite.
- Gaynor's School of Cooking
Allow your little chef to explore their creative side in the kitchen at Gaynor's School of Cooking on the South Side. There are lots of menus to choose from, from simple snacks, such as fruit-on-a-stick with cinnamon dip, to more advanced recipes that teens can tackle, like Thai watermelon salad, breaded chicken or fish escalope and chocolate fondue with pound cake.
- Iron City Circus Arts
Iron City Circus Arts, a South Side-based organization dedicated to preserving Big Top entertainment, helps kids become aerialists. Experts will familiarize your little clowns with the equipment, basic movements and techniques so their imaginations can soar.
- Dots and Doodles
Have a budding Warhol in the family? Dots and Doodles in Wexford offers 2 hours of party time in the studio where young artists can paint a canvas or pottery or participate in mixed projects. The birthday package includes invitations and thank-you note cards, all studio fees and supplies, paper products and a special T-shirt for the birthday artist.
- Penny Arcade
If your kid is a class clown, who craves the spotlight, taking in a Penny Arcade comedy show makes "cents." The 45-minute improv comedy routine is designed for folks 5 to 12 years old. Guests get to draw, write and craft a performance and watch it come to life on the stage. There are even opportunities for audience members to get in on the act.
- Scene 75
Scene 75, the largest entertainment facility in Western Pennsylvania, is located in Edgewood Towne Centre. The former Kmart boasts 90,000 square feet of arcade games and indoor attractions including a go-kart track, a two-story laser tag course, a bounce arena for kids 12 and under, 18 holes of black light miniature golf, a duckpin bowling alley, a virtual reality experience, spin zone bumper cars, a 4D theater, a bank-heist inspired laser maze and a prize alley. Whew!


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A government policy of a compulsory stand-down that would send home certain migrant workers after three years is a 'vote-catcher' they don't intend to implement, says immigration law specialist Ben De'Ath.
Nevertheless, De'Ath has launched a petition calling on Immigration Minister Ian Lees-Galloway to scrap the policy and is promoting the petition at seminars for farmers nationwide.
Although the policy is not due to take effect for three years, De'Ath says he gets daily queries from farmers worried about what it would mean. It is unfair on migrant workers and threatens farmers already short of skilled labour, he said.
De'Ath is the principal of The Regions Immigration and Recruitment company, which places migrants, especially Filipinos, into the dairy industry. "New Zealand can't afford to have a one-size-fits-all immigration policy [applying to] the dairy industry," he said.
"The whole agriculture sector, whether it's your absentee farm owner or your hands-on farm manager, are terrified and scratching their heads at the concept that any of these people could be stood down.
"This proposed stand-down policy was future-dated three years in advance because they had no intention of carrying through with it. They simply put it in play to try to catch a few votes in Auckland from people who blame people milking cows in rural NZ for Auckland housing prices."
De'Ath said he launched the petition to "front-foot" the issue.
De'Ath claims great turnouts at the meetings, which started in Northland in late September and will end in Southland on October 17. The petition has surpassed its target of 2000 signatures before the half-way mark.
2IC now recognised as a skilled position
Ben De'Ath is welcoming a "huge victory" in getting Immigration NZ to recognise assistant farm manager, or 2IC, as an intermediate skilled position on dairy farms.
Immigration NZ assesses migrant visas according to the ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) system, which grades occupations but lists only two skill levels in dairy farming: level 1 for farm managers and level 5 for farm workers.
With nothing in between, there is no ANZSCO equivalent for assistant farm managers.
However, Immigration NZ has now published a 'Visa Pak' of guidelines for staff and applicants.
"It acknowledges ANZSCO fails to address the middle positions on a dairy farm, and gives immigration officers guidelines how to assess these positions," says De'Ath.
The Visa Pak notes that assistant farm manager appears on the immediate skills shortage list (ISSL), so clarifies the approach staff must take when a visa applicant for a 2IC position meets the ISSL qualification and experience requirements.
It defines an assistant farm manager as someone on a $60,000-plus salary on a farm of 500-plus cows, with responsibilities such as running the shed, feed budgeting, record keeping, pasture management, and training, rostering and supervising junior staff.
The ANZSCO system was devised 20 years ago, when it may have covered the 200-cow "mum'n'dad" farms but not the modern dairy business.


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Whether you have a website, a LinkedIn page, or use Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, or Instagram, you are exposing your practice/business to a potential Breach. The avenues of electronic communications are growing and we must grow with it in order to maintain HIPAA compliance and keep the integrity and privacy of patients and their protected health information. In this lesson, policies and procedures will be discussed that will help to ensure a compliant understanding of the usage of social media, marketing efforts and website development. This is more than posting a notice or opt-out message. This is an accurate, comprehensive and easy to implement way of patient engagement through examples and recent breaches. Your entire practice/business personnel should be aware of the harmful effects of the misuse of social media, marketing, and websites and the devices used to access these portals.
We all know the Internet is open for all to see. This includes the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and State Attorney General enforcement agents. A covered entity's breach for all to see! Misuse of social media, websites, or marketing can lead to HIPAA violations, lawsuits, and loss of patients and revenue. With HHS audits taking place and current violations with a minimum of $10,000 fines, it is the time for covered entities to become compliant while still keeping patient engagement through the ever growing electronic world.
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The sights of Cardiff - where India began their CT 2013
India took on South Africa in the 2013 Champions Trophy opener at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
The Cardiff castle was built by Norman invaders to Britain in the 11th century. Standing for a thousand years, the castle now serves as a venue for musical performances and festivals.
Cardiff hosts the largest and busiest railway station in Wales. This was the gateway for South African and Indian fans as they came to the city for the clash between the titans.
The business hub of Cardiff, the City Center sees and annual footfall of over 70 million people. Queen Street, St. Mary's Street and the Hayes form the principle shopping streets in the sixth most successful shopping destination in the United Kingdom.
The Millennium Stadium, which is the national stadium of Wales, is only the second stadium in Europe to have a a fully retractable roof. With a capacity of 75,000 it hosts games of the national rugby and football teams.
River Taff is the lifeline of Cardiff. It supports a number of migratory fish, including salmon, sea trout, and eel.
And finally to the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff is relatively small, but created a raucous atmosphere with the stands packed with Indian and South African fans. The stadium is known among locals as Sophia Gardens.
All 16,000 seats for the Champions Trophy opener were sold out in and the match lived up to its expectations.


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At Lakeside Eye Associates, we're not just the premier place in Huntersville for designer eyeglasses and contact lenses, our optometrists are experienced in diagnosing and treating serious eye diseases. While some serious eye conditions can be related to your lifestyle or heredity, many of them can appear at any age and for no apparent reason. Our eye doctors rely on early diagnoses for successfully treating many eye diseases, which is why it's so important for patients to schedule annual eye exams.
When fluid builds up inside the eyeball pressure increases, it can cause damage to the small blood vessels in the back of the eye. This increase in pressure is called glaucoma, and if left untreated it can severely damage eyesight as well as cause blindness. Like all eye diseases, it's easier to treat glaucoma if it's caught early. Our doctors can prescribe medication to reduce the pressure inside the eye, and there are surgical methods to decrease the problem if medication doesn't solve the problem.
On the front of the eye is a crystalline lens, which is made up of protein and water. Sometimes the protein liquefies and clumps together, sticking to the inside of the lens. When this coating begins to build up, it creates a cataract, a filmy covering that affects your eyesight. Cataract patients have
For patients diagnosed with diabetes, it's doubly important to schedule an annual eye examination. They're in danger of developing a disease known as diabetic retinopathy, in which small blood vessels break and leak blood onto the retina. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness. Your best defense against DR is to control your blood sugar. There is no cure, but laser treatments can prevent further damage and reduce the risk of serious vision loss. Keeping your blood sugar and A1C levels at a normal rate
Your yearly eye examination is clearly important for more than just checking your vision correction prescription. It's crucial for your eye