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The SPIRIT MEDICAL FUND was established after a brave little dachshund mix, later named Spirit, survived a horrific ordeal of animal cruelty. Spirit was found at the Oakhill Cemetery around Halloween 2000. She had been doused with gasoline, set on fire, and left to die. When found, she was close to death. Although she was in very poor health, she still had the will to live. In order for this to be possible, she needed costly medical treatments. The community reached out and provided us with the needed money. This was the beginning of the SPIRIT MEDICAL FUND.
The SPIRIT MEDICAL FUND assists with needed medical care for stray, homeless and abandoned animals that arrive at Evansville-Vanderburgh Animal Care & Control.
You can make monetary donations by mailing your donation to our shelter or by bringing it in personally. Our address is: Evansville Animal Care & Control, c/o SPIRIT MEDICAL FUND, 815 Uhlhorn Street, Evansville, IN 47710.
We also accept other donations such as: soap detergent, bleach, towels, clay cat litter, dog and puppy food (canned or dry), cat and kitten food (canned or dry), dog shampoo, cat shampoo, dog and cat toys, Kongs (any size), peanut butter (for the kongs), rabbit treats and food, milkbones, collars, leashes and other animal related supplies.
We appreciate any assistance you may be able to provide. Your support helps us keep the SPIRIT MEDICAL FUND alive!
Be a proud sponsor or the SPIRIT MEDICAL FUND by purchasing your very own dog bone with your donation of only $1. Find these bones at various retail locations throughout Evansville.
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This article [1] provides reflections on the work of the Division of Violence Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by bringing the issue to sexual violence into the public health forum. These efforts have moved sexual violence prevention work forward over the past decade.
Read the article. [1]
Links:[1] http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/jwh.2012.3973
[2] http://www.nsvrc.org/publications/taxonomy/term/25
[3] http://www.nsvrc.org/publications/taxonomy/term/57
[4] http://www.nsvrc.org/publications/articles

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What's your toddler's personality type?
Knowing this could impact your parenting style more than you realise. more
Caring for sick kids can be very stressful, particularly if they are experiencing pain due to fever, toothache, ear ache or any of the many other common childhood illnesses that can cause discomfort.
Learning when to give pain relief and how to identify the analgesic you should use to address your unwell child's specific symptoms will not only keep your child calmer, but it will also give you confidence in your ability to properly care for your sick child.
The term analgesic describes any medicine that is taken to relieve pain. Also known as painkillers, analgesics do nothing to address the symptoms of pain, instead, they mask it to give temporary relief to the sufferer.
Knowing when to give pain relief can be difficult, particularly if you have a young child who is unable to tell you how he is feeling or to describe his symptoms. While every twinge and whinge doesn't require an analgesic, generally symptoms that indicate your child is not well include:
When your child develops a fever, it is often the first clue parents get that their child is ill. A fever generally develops as the result of your child's body fighting an infection, and so the appearance of a fever is not necessarily something to worry about as it's the body's natural reaction when fighting off infection and may even help the immune system to mature.
However, if your child's fever or other symptoms of illness are causing him discomfort, administering an analgesic to reduce the symptoms is appropriate.
All over-the counter pain relief contains active ingredients that make them work in different ways, and so it's best to administer a product containing an active ingredient that will specifically address your child's symptoms.
Popular brands include Herron, Panadol, and Dymadon. Paracetamol is particularly effective at reducing fever as well as pain associated with headaches, immunisation and tooth extractions. As there are a variety of liquid paracetamol products specifically designed for children in varying doses, it is extremely important that you always read the label to ensure you are giving the correct dose as directed.
Popular brands include Nurofen and Panafen. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory drug and as such, it reduces pain associated with swelling such as sore throats, earaches, tension headaches, strains and sprains as well as fevers, cold and flu symptoms. Side effects of ibuprofen can include nausea and stomach ache and so it is advised that it be taken with food to minimise these side-effects. Do not give ibuprofen if your child may be dehydrated due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Children with asthma should only take ibuprofen after discussion with your GP.
Popular brands include Phenergan and Claratyne. Antihistamines work to block the symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin conditions including hives and contact dermatitis, hayfever, and allergic reactions to bites and stings. Side effects of antihistamines can include drowsiness, a dry mouth and an upset tummy. The drowsiness that antihistamines can induce has historically made it popular in putting children to sleep, however in some children antihistamines can have a stimulating effect. It is never advisable to administer a drug for any other reason than to address specific symptoms.
Popular brands include Painstop and Panadeine. Codeine is an opioid analgesic and is much stronger than paracetamol so should only be used to bring relief of moderate to strong pain. It's generally not recommended for babies under 12 months. Codeine is excellent at controlling pain associated with acute earache, dental procedures, post-operative pain, soft tissue injuries and fractures. Side effects can include drowsiness and constipation. As it is an opioid, short-term use of codeine is advisable and under your doctor's instructions.
Aspirin is not recommended for children under 16 years as this medication in children has been linked to the rare, but often fatal, Reye's syndrome. Aspirin is also called 'salicylate' or 'acetylsaliclic acid' and can sometimes be found in other over-the-counter preparations, so always check with your pahamacist first before giving your kids a new analgesic.
Call the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26 if your child has taken more than the recommended dose of any analgesic.
All children, particularly young children, have less control over their body temperature (which is why they can lose so much heat through the top of their head and require a hat during winter) so when they become ill and develop a fever, their temperature can increase very quickly and reach dangerous heights where febrile seizures are possible. For this reason, along with the general discomfort that accompanies a fever, it is advisable to take steps to reduce your child's fever as soon as you detect it:
If you are having difficulty keeping your child's temperature down between doses of analgesic, you can give alternate doses of paracetamol and ibuprofen - you must still follow the dosage guide for each drug but you can give paracetamol and then follow two hours later, with a dose of ibuprofen. Discuss this procedure with your pharmacist before beginning this routine.
While almost all fevers and pain in childhood are due to non-threatening illnesses that pass in a day or two, you should take your sick child to the doctor if:
This article was written by Ella Walsh for Kidspot - Australia's leading website for kids' health. Sources include Royal Hospital for Children, Melbourne, Better Health Channel and Children and Youth Health.
Last revised: Monday, 15 June 2009
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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Yachts 80 — By Capt. Ken Kreisler —
February 2004
Problem Solver
|Part 2: Sumptuous living accommodations that are second to none.
Up on the bridge deck I found a wet bar with three stools just aft and to port of the helm. Aft of that is a seating area with stowage below, and opposite the wet bar is another seating area, this one with a table. A Gaggenau electric double grill sits in a cabinet with a large stowage compartment beneath, and the sunpad to starboard can be fitted with a hot tub. A tender and Marquipt 1500 davit are fully aft. It was easy to see how, with this kind of equipment and space, the bridge deck could serve the needs of owners accustomed to larger spaces and those looking for more.
There are two stairways down to the main deck, one aft and one forward. I took the latter and made my way into the main-deck space that encompasses the dining area, galley, and saloon. This, I discovered, is where the 80 shows her megayacht-class nature.
There are fine woods, like the Java and mahogany dining table and the African mahogany cabinetry, plus butter-soft leather on the expansive port-side saloon couch. Other touches include sculpted valences and soft wall coverings. All this should make the interior of the Hatteras 80 familiar to a big-boat owner used to a high level of luxury and enticing to an owner looking for more luxury.
Regardless of whether you're on a 40-footer or a 140-footer, entertaining is a favorite pastime. On the 80, there's space aplenty. There's a wine cooler in the dining room, while the saloon has a wet bar with bottle and glass stowage, a Whirlpool ice maker, and a 42-inch Sony plasma TV in a beautiful cabinet. But while watching big-screen, hi-def TV and listening to music through a killer sound system will keep you and your guests occupied for a time, someone is inevitably going to get hungry. And that's when they'll head for the galley. As my 80 did not have the optional enclosed bridge, the galley was to port and through the hallway separating the lower station from the main deck. Big-boat owners and up-and-comers will find this space well equipped for preparing anything from finger food to a sumptuous sit-down dinner in the adjoining dining space, directly to starboard. Three granite countertops provide acres of workspace, and appliances include a Sub-Zero 650 upright refrigerator with freezer, ice maker, full size Whirlpool self-cleaning oven, four-burner electric stove top, trash compactor, and dishwasher. The Sharp microwave/convection oven is in its own cabinet on the bulkhead, and there are a number of cabinets above and below, as well as plenty of drawer space for provisioning.
When it comes time to enjoy the food, that spectacular dining table and elegant decor will set an enticing mood. And should conditions be favorable, the aft deck, with its transom seating and table, provides the right setting for alfresco dining.
The theme of elegant surroundings and amenities that can appeal to a wide variety of owners continues in the accommodations area. One of the most important things I noticed in the four-stateroom layout was the abundant stowage space. Whether you're into extended weekend jaunts or long trips away, the Hatteras 80 can provide plenty of room for you and your guests.
The forepeak's queen island berth has eight stowage cabinets and a full-length cedar-lined closet. Aft and to starboard the standard single berth (my boat had the additional optional Pullman) has a chest of drawers and full-height cedar closet. The VIP lies opposite and has a queen-size berth, full-size cedar lined-closet, chest with nine drawers, and ten overhead cabinets. The full-beam master is amidships and has a double-door entry, full-size cedar-lined closet to starboard, and double-door cedar closet to port, plus a chest of 12 drawers to either side. The optional twin en suite heads on our boat share the shower. As with the master, each stateroom has an en suite head with stand-up shower and granite countertops and soles. The decor is tasteful and definitely megayacht-class.
Thanks to calm seas, we were able to cover the almost 70 miles to Key Largo in about three hours with the twin 1,550-hp Caterpillar C30 diesels turning about 2000 rpm and burning about 100 gph total. That translates to 0.27 mpg, not bad for a 189,000-pound yacht. With the Hatteras' tanks topped off at 2,158 gallons, we could expect a 529-mile range; not exactly megayacht class, but not bad.
I was left with several impressions after my time aboard the Hatteras 80 motoryacht. First, she's a beautiful, well-appointed yacht with sumptuous living accommodations that are second to none. Second, she could easily be handled by a couple, which makes her particularly attractive to megayacht owners looking for a simple, less expensie lifestyle. She also has good range and comes with an extensive list of standard features and, therefore, a short list of options. However, the most important impression I came away with was that this boat effectively bridges the gap between large motoryacht and megayachts. So, whether you're looking to simplify you life with a smaller boat or cadge a little more luxury and space, you'll want to take a good look at the Hatteras 80.
Hatteras Yachts Phone: (252) 634-4895. www.hatterasyachts.com.
This article originally appeared in the January 2004 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Malted milk cookies burst with flavor
Updated 5:14 pm, Saturday, October 6, 2012
Becky Swanson has a cookie craving, and she turned to Recipe Find for help. Swanson is looking for an "old-fashioned cookie that my grandmother used to make." The recipe, she says, has been around for a number of years "because my mother remembers my grandmother making them for her."
Swanson couldn't remember all the ingredients but she says the chocolate cookies have chopped malted milk balls "inside the cookies. When I bit into the cookies, (I'd) get this yummy little bite of the balls.
"My mother never got the recipe from her mother and I didn't either. I went to the library and looked through more than 70 cookbooks and I couldn't find the recipe anywhere.
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"I don't think my grandmother added milk balls to (a chocolate cookie recipe). There must be more (to it) than that.
"Thank you for taking the time to help me find this."
It took us some searching too, but we found this recipe for Malted Milk Cookies in "Better Homes and Gardens Cookie Classics." Just as Swanson says, the book notes that "You'll be reminded of a creamy old-fashioned malt every time you take a bite of these chocolate cookies."
One other quick note from that same cookbook page is worth sharing. It tells you how to get the exact amount of cookies from a recipe as the yield. "Pat the dough into a square," it says. "Cut the square of dough into the number of pieces the recipe should yield. If you want 48 cookies, for example, cut the dough into six equal strips in one direction and eight equal strips the other direction. Shape the cut pieces into 48 balls and place them on the cookie sheet."
If you are looking for a lost recipe or have a favorite recipe to share, let us hear from you. Email firstname.lastname@example.com or write Recipe Find, San Antonio Express-News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171. Recipe requests will be answered in this column only; due to time limitations, no personal replies can be given.


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Uh oh! Put down your Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices and Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers! And any of these other products. They're kind of gross (and you totally know it). Also, they may be contaminated with a rare, potentially lethal strain of E. coli.
NBC reports that a whopping 10 million pounds of Farm Rich and Market Day products have been recalled due to potential contamination. That's a big jump from their initial product recall last week, which accounted for fewer than 200,000 lbs.
Luckily, 'only' 3 million of those pounds have actually hit marketplaces—the rest are tucked away at the warehouse, where they can fester away in peace and quiet. So far, there have been 24 reported cases related to Rich's frozen snack products, spread across 15 states. Hopefully the recall will prevent any further incidences.
If you're concerned about a product you've purchased, you can view the full list on the Rich Products Corporation website.
About the author: Niki Achitoff-Gray is the editor of Slice and a part-time student at the Institute of Culinary Education. She's pretty big into pizza. Also, she likes offal. A lot.


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The Crap We Missed – Friday 8.22.14
Welcome to Friday's The Crap We Missed which I'm slapping together as fast as humanly possible while we're still up until Sandy Brown and The Yawning Clam inevitably roll us under again. So here's Joe Jonas at a churrascaria, a place where you shove an unending supply of meat into your face until you beg them to stop bringing it, so heaven, he's in heaven. Then there's Josh Brolin responding to the question "How'd you think Oldboy came out?" and jesus christ another vagina flash?! *watches smoke pour out of USB ports*
Tell my family I love them and if you guys tell them exactly what "digital publishing" I was involved with I swear I'll haunt you so hard,
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Is it safe to use baby powder on baby who is 6 month old?
Is it safe to use baby powder on baby who is 6 month old?
We do not use baby powder in my home. It has been shown to increase the odds of a rash, rather than decrease them, because it tends to reduce natural moisture necessary for healthy skin. It is also can have a detrimental effect on the lungs.
It is best to avoid baby power, in my opinion. I have four beautiful children ranging in age from 19 months to 7 years and have never powdered any of them.
I agree with Angela. The American Academy of Paediatrics advices against the use of baby powder because it can cause breathing problems when inhaled. As well as this, there is no evidence that using baby powder reduces the risk or severity of nappy rash. It smells nice but is best avoided in light of the latest evidence.
Best wishes,
I also don't use baby powder as it causes rashes on my baby. I was told not to use it by my pediatrician as well.
If you need to use a powdery type agent on your baby's bottom, you can use corn starch. It is soft on the skin but isn't as "powdery" as baby powder so doesn't cause a problem with inhalation into the lungs.
However, with all 5 of my children, I didn't use baby powder. Sometimes I put it on their skin if I wanted them to smell "like a baby" (at my husband's request) but I was careful not to shake it very strongly in order to avoid it going into the air too much.
I've heard that baby powder can cause breathing problems. One more thing, Don't put it inside your baby's private parts especially if yours is a girl.. can irritate it. But baby powder helps to ease the itching when you have rashes.. but others here wouldn't agree i guess May i know why it won't help in rashes?
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Hi Raf,
The most worrying research I have read on baby powder has lead to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifying talc-based body powders as possibly carcinogenic to human.
As you say, there is also sound research that it causes breathing problems which is why health professionals no longer advise its use on babies.
There's actually just no reliable evidence to show baby powder does help to reduce nappy rash. Using a product with Zinc Oxide is recommended to act as a barrier cream if a baby has nappy rash (as well as plenty of nappy free time).
Warm wishes,
p.s. I has no idea about this before I had children and even brought some in pregnancy! I've since thrown it out!
Hi to all,
Pediatricians no longer recommend talc-based baby powders because they're dangerous if inhaled, but I see no danger in cornstarch-based powders if they're used sparingly and carefully.
Use a cornstarch baby powder in your baby's diaper area to help reduce moisture and friction, which can occur when a wet diaper rubs against your baby's skin. Today's diapers tend to be super-absorbent, so most babies won't need daily powder if you change them frequently.
You don't want your baby inhaling any kind of powder, so make sure that you don't get it near her face. Instead, pour a small amount into your hand away from your baby and then apply it when you see her diaper area starting to look a little irritated from chafing.
There are times when cornstarch powder isn't a good idea. If your baby's skin is raw from diaper rash, for example, it's probably best to keep powder off it and use a diaper ointment or cream instead. And if your baby shows any signs of a skin infection — like areas that are red and very warm to the touch or oozing — then don't put powder on it, either. Instead, have your baby's doctor take a look.
Best regards,
All good information here. I've found that baby powder and cornstarch simply aren't needed (and aren't helpful). The best form of nappy rash protection is something with zinc in it. Those are the "white" creams. At one time I used a calendula cream from Weleda and it worked well. I see they've come out with an even better cream, which has calendula (soothing), zinc oxide, bee's wax and lanolin, all of which are protective and soothing to the skin. This great product is the Weleda Calendula Nappy Change Cream.
Hello ljmarsden ,,
yes i've heard it from friends it causes breathing problems and triggers asthma. I've heard it only now that its carcinogenic. what more if you put it on your face some people use it on their faces
Thanks everyone for your comments on this.
It concerns me that talc products are still being sold marketed as baby products. It's worrying isn't it Raf?
Thanks so much for sharing the information on cornstarch Loann - I have also heard good things about this. Like Kate I have only really used Zinc Oxide creams.
Warm wishes,
yes Lj, it is still in the market..this forum is informative. thanks too... someone asked me though what if your baby inhaled it already? what would happen?
If they have no obvious breathing problems then the advice is to just stop using the baby powder straight away.
Thanks Lj! thats what i thought.. i hope no more serious effect once you inhale it.


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If the 2012 runoff season seemed a lot like the previous year, it's because it was. In fact, thanks to a rare second consecutive La Niña winter, the January-through-May 2012 period provided very similar runoff season totals.
This year's snowmelt runoff from the Salt and Verde watershed amounted to only about 193,474 acre-feet, which puts the 2012 runoff season as the 16th driest among 114-year-old records kept by Salt River Project water managers. The runoff from 2011 was 223,916 acre-feet, the 22nd driest on record, and less than half of the 30-year median runoff of 534,336 acre-feet.
Typical of La Niña winters, the storm track is located over the Pacific Northwest with dry, calm conditions over the Southwestern US. The winter of 2012 followed this pattern with the Salt and Verde watershed receiving only 4.75 inches of precipitation between December and March — 62 percent of normal. Even drier was the January-though-March stretch, which was the 11th driest on record.
The good news is that even after back-to-back dry winters, the reservoirs on the Salt and Verde rivers today stand at about 61 percent full with 1.4 million acre-feet stored entering the heaviest-use period of the year. At this time in 2011, the reservoirs were 83 percent full thanks to a 2010 runoff season that was the 20th most productive ever.
Charlie Ester, SRP's manager of Water Resource Operations, said SRP shareholders can count on full water allocations this year despite the second consecutive dry winter. The likelihood of a normal 2013 runoff season, maybe even one boosted by the hint of the potential for an El Niño condition forming in the Pacific Ocean, would be most appreciated, he said.
"As the final numbers show, 2012 and 2011 were very similar in that runoff was almost non-existent for days at a time," said Ester. "The only real difference between the two years was that we had more runoff on the Salt than the Verde this year. We received very little runoff from the snowpack this year, simply because most of it came in December and then over a two-day period in later March."
With all of Arizona — including the Salt and Verde watershed that supplies the greater Phoenix metropolitan area with the majority of its water — in some type of drought condition, Ester said the Salt and Verde reservoirs are still in good shape and are doing exactly what they were designed for: capturing runoff in wet years such as 2010 and storing it for the dry years such as 2011 and 2012.
SRP continues to emphasize the importance of water conservation, Ester said, and he encouraged Valley residents to watch SRP's Together We Conserve website at www.TogetherWeConserve.com for updates and for easy way to conserve water.
SRP is the largest raw water supplier in the Phoenix metropolitan area, normally delivering more than 1 million acre-feet annually.


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This web site provides a tool kit designed to help people work with men and boys to prevent gender-based violence. It provides readings, case studies, handouts, exercises, and other resources as well as community-building tools.
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Hello there.. Recently i got a problem with FpseCE (latest supporter version). Sometimes when i play, the game suddently stocks, but the emulator still works. So I can still go from landscape to portrait, and quit the emulator, but when going out from the FpseCE program, the "FPS" mark from the emulator wont go away from windows startscreen. I also then can't turn off my phone screen, like if i was inside the emulator. A reset is required before the problem is gone again.. I discovered that the above problem, happens everytime when i pair my msi bgp100 gamepad with HD2, and if i click on the fpsece icon, and if nothing happens first time, (if i have to click twice) = the bug/fail happends...
Pair the HD2 and BGP100, click on FpseCE icon, and the "choose gamepad" menu comes = Working perfect!
Pair the HD2 and BGP100, click on FpseCE icon, and NOTHING happens (so i have to click at the icon again), then the emulator goes directly to "choose game(rom) part" = When choosing game, the emulator starts, but after 5-6 seconds, it f**** up. And the above problems is coming... Hmm, don't know if it's only me having this issue.. But it's damn annoying!


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Mohs surgery is done on an outpatient basis in an operating room or procedure room that has a nearby laboratory that allows the surgeon to examine the tissue after it's removed.
In most cases, the procedure lasts about four hours. But since it can be difficult to tell how extensive a skin tumor is just by looking at its surface, doctors often advise reserving the whole day for the procedure.
You likely won't have to change into a surgical gown unless the location of the tumor requires it. To prepare you for surgery, your surgeon or a nurse cleanses the area to be operated on, outlines it with a special pen and injects the area with a local anesthetic. The anesthetic numbs the skin, so you won't feel any discomfort during the procedure.
Once the anesthetic has taken effect, your surgeon uses a scalpel to remove the visible portion of the cancer along with a thin, underlying layer of tissue that's slightly larger than the visible tumor. A temporary bandage is placed on your incision. This takes only a few minutes.
The surgeon then takes this tissue to the laboratory for analysis. This portion of the procedure typically takes the longest amount of time.
Expect to wait about an hour or so in a waiting room for the surgeon to return. It may help to bring a book or magazine to pass the time. You'll be able to use the restroom or have a snack, if you need to, but you won't be able to leave the surgeon's office until the procedure is complete.
While you're waiting, the surgeon or technician cuts the tissue sample into sections and examines them with a microscope. Your surgeon takes great care to keep track of the exact spot where each piece of tissue was removed. That way, if a small area of cancer is found in one piece of tissue, the surgeon knows precisely where to continue with the surgery.
If cancer remains, your Mohs surgery will continue. Your surgeon removes an additional layer of tissue from the affected area, taking care to remove tissue that contains cancer while leaving as much healthy tissue as possible intact. Again, you'll wait while the surgeon examines the tissue in the laboratory.
The process is repeated until the last tissue sample removed is cancer-free. Local anesthetic can be re-administered as necessary.
After all of the cancer has been removed, you and your surgeon can decide on how to repair the wound. Depending on the extent of the operation, this might include:
If the surgical area is extensive or complex, your surgeon may temporarily close your wound and then refer you to another surgeon for reconstructive surgery to repair the wound.
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M+G 1oz Essentials Travel Kit
Yet another luxurious travel set, but this time it's from Malin and Goetz. All bottles are carry-on approved (ever watched your beloved moisturizer go into that big ugly trash bin at security?) 1 oz sizes. It includes 6 pieces: Bergamot body wash, Vitamin B5 body moisturizer, Grapefruit face cleanser, Vitamin E face moisturizer, Peppermint Shampoo, and (my favorite) Cilantro conditioner. All in a neat and reusable clear package.


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A MAN is fighting for his life after being found unconscious with head injuries close to a Blackburn park.
The local man was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital after being found on the corner of Preston New Road and Shear Bank Road, close to Corporation Park, at around 6.55am yesterday.
The 33-year-old was later transferred to Royal Preston Hospital for specialist treatment, where he was in a critical condition yesterday afternoon, police said.
It remains unclear how he was injured, and police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Inspector Des Barr said: "We are treating the incident as suspicious, although everything is pointing to it not being." A police spokesman later added: "It's unclear how the man came by his injuries and it could be the result of a fall or an assault. We are appealing for witnesses."
The man was spotted by a passing motorist, who stopped to help before calling the emergency services.
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 6.54am to reports of an unconscious male in the road." The man was treated by hospital staff, who called police at 10am after becoming concerned as to how the man got his injuries.
Police tape was still stretched across the wet pavement at around 2pm, while an officer sat in a nearby squad car guarding the scene, but it had gone by 5pm.
A worker from the Blackburn School of Music, across the road from the scene, said the business was closed when the man was found, but said she had seen police carrying out inquiries in the area.
She added: "I saw a cordon when I came to work at noon. There was a CCTV van there in the afternoon too."
Witnesses can call police on 101, quoting log number 0357 of Wednesday, June 4.


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Mind the Mosquitoes
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This is a public health reminder about the precautions you should take against possible exposure to mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and other dangerous insect-borne viruses such as the West Nile Virus (WNV).
Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) report finding mosquitoes carrying EEE in Southeastern Massachusetts. There are recent reports of human cases of EEE and WNV in the state. The risk of exposure to EEE will remain until the first hard frost. West Nile Virus can remain a concern throughout the fall.
Public health officials recommend the following steps to reduce your exposure risk:
- Avoid outdoor activity during peak mosquito hours. The hours from dusk to dawn are peak mosquito biting times. Take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing during evening and early morning or consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times.
- Clothing can help reduce mosquito bites. When possible, wear long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors.
- Apply insect repellent when you go outdoors. The most effective repellents contain DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), Picaridin (KBR 3023) or Permethrin. Always follow the instructions on the product label.
- Use window screens with open windows. Students should notify their RA or AC if their window screens need repairs.
- Empty open containers of standing water regularly to limit breeding areas for mosquitoes.
In addition, sick or dead birds or other animals may be a sign that Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus or other insect-borne diseases are circulating in the area. If you encounter a sick or dead animal, do not handle it. Please call Wheaton Public Safety at 508-286-8213. They will arrange for collection of the animal and testing with local authorities, as warranted.
College officials will continue to monitor this situation and update you as appropriate. More information on Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus is available at the DPH website: http://www.mass.gov/dph
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BRIDGWATER College recently held a launch event and a series of workshops to promote its new sports provision, the Team BC brand.
The Team BC Sport programme replaces the Sports Academy, offering high-quality structured training plus regular competition in British Colleges Sport leagues for rugby, trampolining, golf, netball, basketball, and male and female football and hockey.
Team BC Active replaces the Sports Enrichment programme, and offers a wide range of non-competitive and informal activities for students, including archery, badminton, wheelchair basketball and boccia.
Professional freestylers Matti Hemmings (world record BMX flatlander), Colin Nell (footballer), Andrew Wilding (basketballer) and Connor Stringer (free runner) led a series of practical workshops for students to get involved in, enabling them to find out more about what it takes to become a professional freestyle athlete.
Maggie St Quintin, a Learning for Living Lecturer, said: "The event was a success for our students.
"It was good to see different sports showcased and for the students to be able to have a go at them.
"The freestylers were all very good with our students, showing an inclusive approach."
The evening launch event provided the opportunity for prospective students to meet current Team BC coaching staff and students before Sports Development Manager Luke Buckingham presented the new Team BC video.
The freestylers then performed before a series of questions from the audience.


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That tittle is confusing
A brand new release phone outsold a 9 month old phone... Wow I would've never guessed. Glad to know I have reports like these to let me know!
I read another article iPhone 5 best phone but android best OS lol like wtf
i am a fanboy since i have own my first iphone 3G and passes through 3gs an ip4 and i still have my ip4s but i have skipped the ip5 for the leak of major update over ip4s note enough for me so i get an G-S3 and no doubt i didn't need to straggle with jailbreak and and tweak to get the basic option for a daily phone use it's all there preloaded all i need was there ok almost all it's like Samsung listening to the iphone owners need it's very stable phone if i don't mess with the root and try other ROMs that give me different experience like the Sony z or the Htc one or Nexus.
the only thing that i don't like about Android os is the poor quality of the App's i have try plenty of app's but only some few app give me the same or better experience than ios app's but that hasn't prevented me from using it as my premium phone (sorry IP4s you are not pretty any more ).
in my opinion Apple need to listen more to the need of the consumer and give the user more control aver the look an feel of the OS Ui they have to bring something to bring me back to the isheep ;-)
8lias, you are spot on. Last 3 times I took my son to ATT to have his droid phone repaired, all I could hear we're salesmen talking dopey customers to a droid.
And to you droid fans on here who "love this", go blow up your girlfriend and take a 5 minute break away from your phone and do your thing.
I don't even know what you guys are even babbling about. It says they don't include apple store sales. Who really goes to the carrier stores and buys them anyways? Only older people that don't know what they are buying do and then they get talked about of the iphone anyways. I have never stepped foot into an att store. All my iphones have been purchased online through apples website.
It seems to me that the article a little ways below this shows a more interesting, and accurate, statistic:
comScore: Apple Widens Lead Over Samsung in US Smartphone Market
one phone was just released the other is 10 months old. not really news kind of inevitable. check back again when the 5S or 6 or whatever name the next iphone is called is out and it will be back to normal. although i do think this might be a declining year in sales if it is a 5S with minor upgrades.
To best something is to beat. But for real. Insulting someone because you think he made a type-o when the word best fits just fine and makes perfect sense? Geez


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As India's IT sector looks to new markets for growth, the country's fourth largest IT company, Wipro, has announced that it will pay $30m for a minority stake in the privately held Opera Solutions, a US organisation that works in predictive and prescriptive data analytics.
That translates into helping companies use data to manage costs, risks and other areas of the business. It's a high-value element of the IT sector that many Indian companies are trying to expand into as growth in other services has tailed off.


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These kinds of stories are becoming so common as to hardly merit specific mention anymore, at least as "news." At this point the more crucial matter is taking account of the erosion of freedoms in this country. In a kind of sequel to the Professor Gates outrage, in which Boston police harassed him long after it was obvious that he was indeed the owner of the house, local Virginia police tased a cooperative grandfather and a pregnant woman at, of all things, a baptismal party. Read about it here and here. (Recall that tasing can be life threatening, and that it was originally conceived as a possible substitute for deadly force, but only in those situations which would call for the use of deadly force. In other words, not a baptismal party.)
In both cases, the outdated "disorderly conduct" law was cited as cause to arrest these citizens who were minding their own business. This is a law that was created to give cops the authority to tamp down race riots over labor conflicts that occurred in the early 20th century between various immigrant groups. In both states concerned, the law specifically says that the alleged disorderly conduct must have occurred in public in order to be considered a violation of the code; in both these cases, the arrests were made on private property. Let this be another lesson that the government never follows its own rules. Keep this in mind when they try to allay your fears about this or that proposal.
Many people have commented unfavorably on my principled dislike of the police, but how else am I to feel about an organization which uses its monopoly on violence to harass peaceful citizens? These men are considered "heroes" by many, but heroes don't shoot black labs and claim that they felt threatened; they don't invoke war zone-like rules of engagement, treating fleeing potential suspects as definite aggressors, as a proposal in Chicago would have it; and heroes don't tase dudes that just want to ask Sen. John Kerry a question, man. These acts are not heroic; they are cowardly. The cops want you to think that they risk their lives for you, but this is not true to the extent that they lead us to believe. The fact is that they are far more willing to engage in pre-emptive self-defense than they will ever admit.
Worse than the cops, however, might well be the citizens who defend this tyrannical behavior. These reflexive traditionalists don't seem to realize that some day they could be the victim of police brutality; that it might be their relative in the ambulance that gets pulled over and medical care delayed (a misdemeanor, btw) because of some power-hungry cop; that it might be they who are harassed by the TSA when they inquire as to whether or not they're legally compelled to answer questions. Et cetera. We call these kinds of incidents "harassment" precisely because the people on the wrong side of luck in these cases did nothing wrong. So what is going to prevent something like this from happening to you?
The reflexive traditionalists, and some of the thoughtful ones, too, will answer that the police guard the tranquil order. I suppose that in a State in which the police take appropriate action against violators of the rights to life, self, and property, this argument can be made. But today the police are, if anything, disturbers of the ordo tranquilitatis, and our sick willingness to look the other way until it affects ourselves enables them to perpetuate this errand of hostility.
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On Sunday, Greeks will go to the polls for the second time in two months. The inconclusive election of May 6, in which no single party gained more than 20 per cent of the vote, reflected the views of an electorate deeply disillusioned with the two political parties that had taken turns to govern Greece since the end of military dictatorship in 1974 – New Democracy on the centre-right, and Pasok on the centre-left.
The far-left Syriza coalition, led by a young firebrand called Alexis Tsipras, surged into second-place, striking fear into the heart of Brussels with a promise to challenge the consensus that Greece had to stick to stringent austerity in order to please its European paymasters.
Billed as the election that could decide Greece's fate in the eurozone, voters face an almost impossible choice this weekend – between the parties of an old, inept political order, and something new but untested. Here is some of the best news, analysis and comment on the subject from the FT and elsewhere: Read more


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MIDDLEBURG, Fla. - All activity at the Clay County Sheriff's Office paused at 9 a.m. Friday for a moment of silence honoring a detective killed Thursday night during a raid on a suspected meth lab.
"Detective David White made the ultimate sacrifice, giving his life in the line of duty," the radio dispatcher said just prior to 60 seconds of radio silence. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the White family and all those who serve and protect."
White's partner, Detective Matt Hanlin, was shot in the arm when the two went through the front door of the home on Alligator Boulevard in Middleburg just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday. With family and fellow officers waiting at Orange Park Medical Center, Hanlin went through surgery overnight and his condition was upgraded to serious.
"Deputy Hanlin is doing remarkable well, considering the injuries he received in the gunfight," Sheriff Rick Beseler said Friday afternoon. "Of course he was devastated to know that his partner had been killed, but he was fully alert and conscious."
County Sheriff's Office Detective David White was shot and killed by an armed suspect at a home on Alligator Boulevard in Middleburg, Fla., about 6:25 p.m. Thursday.
Beseler said Tilley had a long history of crimes ranging from traffic violations to domestic battery and called him a "menace."
Two men, two women and a juvenile inside the house were taken into custody after the shootings, but only 16-year-old Jerry Daniels has been charged with a crime: felony drug possession.
Investigators say some or all of those detained were living in the house without the knowledge or permission of the owner, who told Channel 4 that the property went into foreclosure and he had not been there in three years. [Full story]
Friday morning, investigators with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Clay County Sheriff's Office remained at the home, some wearing hazardous materials suits as they removed chemicals and equipment.
Authorities say White and his partner, Detective Matt Hanlin, were among nine deputies investigating a suspected meth lab on Alligator Boulevard.
White, a 35-year-old Army veteran, is the first Clay County deputy shot on duty in nearly 40 years and the first killed in the line of duty since 1913. He leaves behind a wife and two children, ages 3 months and 2 years old.
"David White was not only a hero as far as his service to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, he was also a military veteran who served overseas in numerous areas of conflict like Bosnia and Iraq," Beseler said. "He was one of the finest officers and military men I've ever met. He was an unbelievably nice individual and will be sorely missed."
A viewing for White will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery and Funeral Home, 2335 Sandridge Road in Green Cove Springs. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Middleburg will be for family, friends and the law enforcement community only.
The public is invited to pay respects as the funeral procession travels from the church to the cemetery.
Gov. Rick Scott ordered flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday at the Clay County Sheriff's Office, the Clay County Courthouse and Green Cove Springs City Hall.
Donations to assist the family are being accepted at the Clay County Sheriff's Office Humanitarian Fund at the Heritage Bank in Orange Park, account No. 1520387212.
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I'm a game developer, and while I worked on few big projects in the past, at the moment I mostly live out of flash\mobile games and outsourcing.
FOG.com just published our latest game, and I'd love to share it with other RPS users like me, so here is it:
It's called Counter-Terror, and it's a 1 or 2 players shooter, featuring lots of enemies, explosions, destroyable stuff, and funny (I hope!) dialogues.
It's quite challenging, especially if you play in "hard mode", maybe way more than the average flash game, but that's the way we like it!
It features 6 stages with three different themes, 1 special level (3rd stage) and a cool final boss :]
And here's a video a friend of mine recorded while playing :)
Thanks and have fun!
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What are best social media Tools?
For doing what?
Depending upon your requirements, there are various tools available.
Whether you are looking to automate some of your tasks or for something else is something you need to elaborate.
Many of these tools are considered Spam tools but again, at the end of the day they make things easy for you and help you save some time.
I generally use Hootsuite for my social media tasks.
There are various social media tools available. You are looking for Social media tool for doing what ?
for my online fashion shop, I use Facebook, pinterest, forum
G+ Hangout On Air, Little Bird, Percolate, Addvocate,Sprout Social, Buffer Images to Facebook.
I suggest hoot suite is the best social media tool,you can access all top social media platform in this software
For me, I truly only believe Twitter and Facebook are the best avenues for social media in terms of promotion. If you are into just spamming your way into market, Twitter is great for that. Facebook on the other hand, lets you target specific audiences.
For Social Media there is many sites to build social network like Facebook, Twitter, Google+.
Here I am sharing a site with you which help you to select some social media tools.http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/12-social-media-tools-recommended-by-the-pros/
I use Face book , twitter ,google +,pinterest and stumble upon
Yes, most of the Social Media Marketing experts prefers Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ & Pinterest to increase the traffic of any Website.
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BAKER COUNTY, Fla. - The Baker County community came together Friday night to pay their respects to Jordan Sommise, the 14-year-old who was killed in a car accident last Saturday.
Friends and family clung to each other Friday night and to the memory of the one they've lost. Just like Jordan Sommise, the crowd that came to mourn her are much too young to have to endure a tragedy like this.
"I got really close with her, hadn't seen her in a while and I woke up and she's gone," said Theresa Roushey.
Sommise was in the car with two other teenagers. Corey Craig, a 17-year-old who was also in the truck at the time of the accident, is paralyzed from the waist down. The entire community is hurting from this tragedy.
"A lot of emotion, a lot of grief, lot of tears," said Ray Joiner.
And all of them loved Jordan. Friends and family told Channel 4 Friday night that the teenager touched the lives of many and was active in her church youth group. In place of flowers, the teen's family is asking that donations be sent to the youth group to which Jordan dedicated so much of her time and heart.
Jordan Sommise's funeral will be held on Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary.
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A GROUP known for staging one of Worcester's favourite amateur pantomimes is already limbering up for next year.
Kays Theatre Group presented Cinderella in January and the amateur dramatic society stages its 61st production, Babes in the Wood, at the Swan Theatre, Worcester, from Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 25 2015.
The majority of the major acting and singing roles have already been decided at audition but that is not the only cause for celebration.
The group presented £3,000 to John Bawden, the chairman of St Richard's Hospice, after the sum was raised by generous members and audience raffles during the 60th anniversary production of Cinderella.
While Ray Needham, Sue Cassidy, Debbie Lane, Sue Evans and Sue Sanderson were awarded NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) medals in recognition of their service to Kays Theatre Group, presented by the group's joint presidents, Chris Cassidy and Pat Milton.
For more information and to reserve tickets for Babes in the Wood, go to kaystheatregroup.co.uk or call the box office on 01905 425299.


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Infiniti rolled out the IPL version of its G37 Convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show more than a year ago. The Infiniti Performance Line treatment logically mirrors that of the IPL G Coupe, meaning it receives both cosmetic and mechanical tweaks designed to raise the pulse of driving enthusiasts. Aside from the overstated aerodynamic styling components and huge exhaust tips, the cabin features special leather upholstery, aluminum trim and IPL badging to distinguish it from lesser siblings. Un
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The Best Makeup Combinations
Two of this year's Oscar nominees are being honored for playing women cross-dressing as men. In Albert Nobbs, Glenn Close (in the running for Best Actress) and Janet McTeer (Best Supporting Actress) embody the characters of Albert Nobbs and Hubert Page—females who take on male personas in order to work and survive in nineteenth-century Ireland.
Of the on-screen transformations, Close's is arguably the most remarkable. To craft her look for the titular role, special-effects makeup artist Matthew W. Mungle—whose work in Albert Nobbs is also nominated for an Oscar—employed custom-made dental plumpers to give Close a more square, masculine jaw. He also applied a fake nose with a larger tip and nostrils and elongated Close's ears with gelatin earlobes. "By using these very subtle prosthetics, her appearance looked natural," says Mungle. As "subtle" as Mungle's work may be, however, it had a powerful effect on Close. "She was delighted and shed a tear when she saw the final result," he says.
Click through to see photos of other actresses who have gone the guy route.
Is it a young Frank Sinatra? No, it's Katharine Hepburn in 1935's Sylvia Scarlett. In the film, Hepburn goes from Sylvia to "Sylvester" as a way to disguise herself and elude detection (she and her father are on the run after being charged with embezzlement).
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Hi all,
When my first son was a newborn baby he was very sleepy during the first month of life. During a feed, he would nod off to sleep and then wake a few minutes later then fall asleep again a few minutes after this and so the cycle continued.
I feel it is a wonderful thing to feed a baby to sleep; to see them become full and satisfied and 'drunk' on breastmilk.
However, often my son would fall asleep before he was full which led to some very long feeding sessions. I would also sometimes find it uncomfortable if he was 'hanging off' my nipple for hours at a time.
I learnt some tips to keep my baby a little more awake during a feed so that he would have a full, good feed in one go. I certainly still fed him to sleep (and did so until he was around 18 months old) but when he did fall asleep at the breast it would be when he had finished that particular feed.
I would like to note here that many babies cluster feed in the evenings (particularly when they are less than 6 months old) and I believe it is important to 'go with' this type of feeding.
One tip I learnt from my Lactation Consultant was to use my finger to gentle circle around one of my baby's palms whilst he was feeding. Apparently this causes a reflex which prompts the baby to continue feeding.
Sometimes, in the daytime, I fed my baby in just a nappy so that he stayed nice and cool (I made sure he was still a comfortable temperature) as overheating can cause a baby to become sleepy.
I also find that making eye contact and chatting to your baby often keeps them feeding. Sometimes it just makes my baby laugh - which is lovely - a baby having a break in a feed to have a giggle always warms my heart
I'd love to read others' experiences with this,
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According to what we have heard, Hazrat Mahdi (as), when he governs, when he spreads the religion and when he revives the Sunnah, the scholar in Medinah [big city] who is used to superstitions will be baffled by the commands of Hazrat Mahdi (as) since he regarded the superstitions to be good and implemented them as a kind of worship and will say "This man has destroyed our religion and killed our nation." Hazrat Mahdi (as) will (intellectually) kill [defeat] this scholar and declare that the superstitions he thought to be good are actually bad.
This is the blessing of Almighty Allah. He gives it to whomever He wills. His bestowal is abundant. (Letters of Rabbani, Volume 1,Page 318)


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Floyd Mayweather recently held court with a crew of media and reporters from across the globe for a pre-fight conference call. Right here, you can find the complete conference call, and take a look at what Mayweather had to say on everything from facing Miguel Cotto, to dealing with the spotlight and the media, to the rest of his plans for 2012 and much more. Take a look. Floyd Mayweather Hey, how are you all doing? First off, I want to thank the media, all the different websites that have been supporting me for so many years; it has truly been a blessing. I appreciate the stories. I appreciate you guys covering all my fights. Richard Schaefer, you have done a hell of a job with Golden Boy Promotions, Kelly Swanson for so many years thanks for your help, Leonard Ellerbe, of course, I take my hat off to you. May 5th I'm going to dedicate this fight to Leonard's mother who just passed away. So this fight is very, very important to me. So I want to thank everybody for th...
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Dr. Weingarten is a native of Massachusetts. He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia College in 1965 and his Ph.D. degree from Columbia in 1970. From 1969 to 1976 he held research positions at Fermilab (then National Accelerator Laboratory), the University of Copenhagen, the University of Paris, and the University of Rochester. From 1976 to 1983 he was an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and full Professor at Indiana University. During the Fall of 1982 and the Spring of 1983 he was on leave at Brown University. In 1983 he joined the Research Division of IBM in Yorktown Heights, New York, where he still works today.
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- Hold a 16 hour (2 day), outdoors based first aid certificate.
- Have a flexible working environment that means you can potentially work on future CTC courses at a variety of venues, and be employed by CTC
You will also hold the relevant qualification covering the technical skills of the strand of provision you wish to deliver, for example to deliver Trail Leader courses you will hold the Technical Leader Award or to deliver the SI Urban, you will be an Skill Instructor.
What next?
Once you have become an Instructor Trainer, you will be provided with CPD (continuous professional development) opportunities and other support options. These may include further CTC courses, or external provision.


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'SADDENING' new figures have revealed Burnley has the highest rate of underage pregnancies in England and Wales.
Statistics showed there were 64 girls under the age of 16 who became pregnant in the latest three-year period, a rate of 13.8 per 1,000 girls in the age group, which was more than double the national average.
More than half of the these conceptions led to an abortion.
The data, published by the National Office of Statistics, also showed the pregnancy rate for Burnley increased slightly since 2008, from 12.5 per 100,000, despite the national rate dropping one percentage point to 6.1 per 1,000 over the same period.
Underage pregnancy rates in Hyndburn (7.4) and Rossendale (6.9) were also above the national average in the latest figures, which covered 2010 to 2012, while Pendle (5.9), Blackburn with Darwen (5.1), Chorley (4.9) and Ribble Valley (3.3) were all below average.
The data showed Burnley had the third highest conception rate for under-18s, at 50.1 per 100,000, although this was a record low and a massive reduction since 1998, when the rate was 82.3 per 100,000.
Earlier this year the Lancashire Telegraph revealed how the number of Burnley children taken into care has almost trebled in two years – the biggest rise in the Lancashire County Council area.
Former council leader Coun Julie Cooper said: "These new figures are very regrettable and concerning for everyone in the borough.
"It affects all sorts of things in society, such as youth unemployment and troubled families, so it's really saddening to see.
"We need a concerted multi-agency effort to try and deal with it now, because clearly there's a lot more work to be done. I suspect these girls are coming from more vulnerable socio-economic groups so I think education is key.
"We need to make sure our young girls are given hope and the opportunity of a decent life without having children at a young age."


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Two words: melted cheese. That intersection of cheesy, oozy meltability and crunchy toasted corners can throw us over the edge and for good reason. It's what can make or break a great slice of pizza. It's what we enjoy most about grilled cheese sandwiches. It's what makes saganaki and haloumi so fun to eat. And where I grew up queso fundido is about as delicious and indulgent as you can get.
Queso fundido is a great start to any gathering. It's satisfying and rich, best enjoyed with the iciest of beers or handmade margaritas. And of course it's excellent with raw vegetables, crunchy corn chips, toasted pita, or even tucked into a warm flour tortilla and rolled up taquito-style.
Garlic, mushrooms, spinach and butter spend a few minutes in a sauté pan and then join shredded cheese before making their way to the oven for a few minutes, giving you just enough time for those margaritas. It really couldn't be easier.
Queso Fundido
(Serves 4)
1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled (or you could even use feta cheese)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup spinach, chopped rough and packed tight
3 tablespoons butter + ½ teaspoon for buttering the dish
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tortillas or chips, to serve
Heat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Put cheeses in a mixing bowl and set aside. In a skillet over medium high heat melt butter and sauté the mushrooms until cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and chopped spinach and cook until spinach is wilted and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Pour over cheese, toss to mix.
Place cheese mixture into lightly buttered, oven-safe baking dish, low bowl or casuela. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in heated oven and bake until bubbling and lightly browned on top, 10-12 minutes. Dig in.
More posts from Matt:
Fig and Blue Cheese Flatbread
Ice Cream Terrine with Sautéed Peaches
Matt's Ultimate Summer Salad
Just Desserts: Matt's Cherry Galette
Find Matt at mattbites.com.


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(Last Modified on October 8, 2010)
The Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program is designed for the cost-effective purchase of supplies, goods, and services subject to applicable state laws, rules, and regulations to include those guidelines issued by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS). DOAS guidelines are applicable to USG institutions, and these DOAS guidelines supersede the BPM (except where noted in the BPM) and institution-level policies and procedures. Refer to the DOAS website under the category of State Purchasing and the sub-category of Purchasing Card Program for more information. Additionally, institutional officials and employees assigned P-Card responsibilities should familiarize themselves with the provisions of public law governing P-Cards to include Title 50, Chapter 5, Article 3 of the O.C.G.A.
A P-Card means a charge card issued by a credit card company, bank, or other financial institution and provided by the State of Georgia or any of its departments or agencies under the State of Georgia Purchasing Card Program to state employees for the purpose of making small dollar purchases on behalf of such departments or agencies of the state. USG institutions are only authorized to use the P-Card Program as currently administered by DOAS. USG institutions are not authorized to obtain any other credit card or debit card issued in the name of the institution or any other State of Georgia entity.
3.3.1 Authorized Uses of Purchasing Cards
(Last Modified on February 9, 2015)
All purchases made with a P-Card must be for official State of Georgia business. Cardholders and approving officials are designated as State purchasing agents and are subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 45-10-1 et.seq. (State Employee Code of Ethics, Conflicts of Interest, etc.).
The P-Card may be used for:
Equipment. Single units under $3,000.
Supplies, Materials, and Services Not on Statewide or Agency Contract. Supplies, materials, and services (with the exception of Professional Services as listed in BPM Section 3.1.2) may be purchased for less than $5,000. Institutions should monitor activity for purchases for the same supplies, materials, or services from the same vendor so as not to exceed $5,000 per year unless competitively procured as detailed in DOAS regulations and BOR policies and procedures. Supplies and materials purchased may also include items purchased for resale.
Purchases from Statewide and Agency Contracts. Purchases made using a properly established Statewide or Agency Contract are permitted.
Employee Travel Expenses. Purchases may be made for state personnel on official state business for the following expenses:
- Airline tickets purchased in accordance with BPM Section 4.7.
- State contract car rentals purchased in accordance with BPM Section 4.7.
- Conference registration fees charged to account 7271xx may be paid with the requirement that employees not request reimbursement for meals paid with conference registration fees as required in BPM Section 4.4.1.
Institutions must ensure that travel expenses for employees paid pursuant to this section are recorded as required by the State Travel Regulations. Institutions shall require employees to capture the aforementioned travel expenses on the employee's travel expense statement. Institutions shall ensure that travel expenses paid with the P-Card and captured on the employee travel expense statement are NOT subsequently reimbursed to the employee.
Student Food, Student Travel, Instructional Uses, and Approved Research. Student food, student travel, and food for instructional uses is permitted as outlined in BPM Sections 19.8 and 21.4, subject to the documentation requirements outlined in this policy.
Note: Food purchased for official research use as approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), or food that is integral to or subject of research, is permitted. Please note that this is currently an exception to DOAS policy.
Employee food may be purchased with a P-Card only when an employee is participating in a Group Meal as described in BPM Section 19.7 or an on-campus academic program/on-campus sanctioned student event as described in BPM Section 19.8. Employees participating in off-campus events or in a travel status must request reimbursement (or use a cash advance) as outlined in BPM Sections 4.4, 4.10 and 19.8.
Additionally, the institution president or the president's designee must approve cardholders authorized to make food purchases. Such approval should take place only after the cardholder has been adequately trained on what food purchases are allowable.
Motor Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance for State-Owned Fleet Vehicles. Repairs and maintenance are authorized for state vehicles. All costs associated with state vehicle repair and maintenance must be reported in accordance with DOAS fleet management regulations using the Maximo system. Additionally, institutions must carefully monitor these expenditures to ensure that these purchases are made only for state vehicles.
Note: Personal vehicle costs may only be reimbursed on a mileage basis as outlined in BPM Section 4.6 and may not be paid with a P-Card. Please note that this is currently an exception to DOAS policy.
3.3.2 Prohibited Uses of Purchasing Cards
(Last Modified on February 9, 2015)
The purchasing card may not be used for:
Personal items. The use of the P-Card for personal expenditures is strictly prohibited. Cardholders who violate this rule must reimburse these funds and may be subject to both loss of employment and criminal penalties.
Lodging, Transportation, and Meals for employees except as authorized in BPM Section 3.3.1, item 4.
Entertainment expenses.
Alcohol or tobacco products.
Professional services as listed in BPM Section 3.1.2 and O.C.G.A. § 14-7-2.
Gift cards, gift certificates, or other cash equivalent items.
Food except as authorized under BPM Section 3.3.1.
Cash advances, cash refunds, or "store credit."
Agency (funds held on deposit) or affiliated organization expenditures except as permitted for agency funds as detailed in BPM Section 21.4.
Purchases made from units of the institution. Purchases made from units within the institution should be handled using a cost transfer or other payment method. Use of the P-Card subjects the selling unit to the merchant fees associated with credit card sales and is not a cost-effective means of making intra-institution purchases. For example, an institution should not permit use of the P-Card for purchases made from the institution-managed bookstore.
Split purchases. Split purchases designed to circumvent the single transaction limits and procurement requirements previously enumerated are not allowed.
Sales tax. Sales tax should not be paid for purchases made from vendors within the State of Georgia using institutional funds. Institutional funds used to further institutional business purposes are not subject to sales tax as outlined in O.C.G.A. § 48-8-3 (8). Sales tax may be paid when required for vendors out of state.
3.3.3 Program Administration
(Last Modified on October 8, 2010)
The Purchasing Card program is operated through a contract with the Bank of America, which issues Bank of America VISA® purchasing cards free of charge. There is no administrative fee associated with the purchasing card. The Bank of America P-Card program as administered by DOAS is the only authorized purchasing card program at USG institutions.
Billing settlement options include ACH debit or credit, or federal wire. Most institutions elect to use the ACH method.
Lost, stolen, or fraudulently used P-Cards must be reported to the Bank of America (1-888-449-2273) and DOAS (email to firstname.lastname@example.com) within 24 hours of discovering the loss, theft, or fraudulent use. The cardholder's approving official and the P-Card Coordinator must also be notified. Evidence of fraudulent use may be requested to include transaction detail. Lost or stolen cards require card cancellation. Failure to report the loss, theft, or fraudulent use of the P-Card may result in increased financial loss to the institution.
3.3.4 Purchasing Card Account Code
(Last Modified on October 8, 2010)
A limited number of merchants feed "item description" into the reports, but a large portion of the transactions do not have an "item description". This means that it is actually very difficult to categorize the expenditures into the exact expenditure account. For this reason, the USG is authorized to utilize Account Code "714900-Purchase Card Expense" for all transactions reported from the purchasing card system, except as follows:
Purchase of equipment items.
Purchases normally required for input into "Continuous Audit."
Purchases that must be tracked pursuant to a federal, state, or private grant or contract award.
Other purchases that must be tracked in a specific accounting code in accordance with legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements.
Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit institutions from electing to manually track all purchasing card procurements to allow accurate categorization into expenditure accounts.
3.3.5 Purchasing Card Reports
(Last Modified on January 4, 2011)
Reports are available from the Bank of America, in printed form and also in electronic format. *
* Note: Institutions using the GeorgiaFIRST model of the PeopleSoft Financials software should refer to Business Process GL.040.006 – Running the Purchasing Card Interface for more information on loading the Bank of America purchasing card information into PeopleSoft from WORKS.
3.3.6 Purchasing Card Program Objectives and Internal Controls
(Last Modified on October 8, 2010)
Each USG institution is responsible for establishing proper internal controls over the P-Card program. The objectives of proper internal controls include:
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Safeguard the assets of the institution from fraud, waste, and abuse.
Provide for the effective and efficient administration of the P-Card program so as to support the educational objectives of the institution.
The responsibility for effective internal controls ultimately rests with institution leadership. However, it is expected that institution leadership will delegate aspects of P-Card program management and assessment to various offices and employees on campus to include the Purchasing office, P-Card program administrators, internal audit, P-Card approving officials, P-Card cardholders, supervisors, etc. Responsibility for individual purchases rests with the individual cardholder making the purchase and the approving official who approves the purchase.
The University System is requiring institutions using the P-Card program to establish controls designed to meet the objectives listed above. The following Sections 3.3.7 through 3.3.9 provide a list of specific policies, procedures, and other requirements that each institution must incorporate as controls in its institutional policies. Additionally, each institution shall implement additional controls as needed to ensure compliance with the P-Card program objectives.
3.3.7 Purchasing Card Program Compliance
(Last Modified on October 8, 2010)
Each institution is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing P-Cards. Ensuring compliance shall, at a minimum, include the following controls:
Develop and maintain institutional P-Card policies and procedures that fully incorporate current DOAS and USG policies and procedures.
Ensure that P-Cards are issued only to permanent employees of the institution.
Ensure that P-Cards are not issued to employees of Foundations and other affiliated organizations associated with the institution.
Ensure that a P-Card is issued only to a named individual and not to a department or office.
Ensure that cardholders do not share the P-Card or P-Card number for use by other employees.
Develop a statement of ethical values pertaining to P-Card usage for signature by all cardholders and approving officials. The statement of ethical values should incorporate DOAS and USG policies and procedures as well as the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 45-10-1 et.seq. (State Employee Code of Ethics, Conflicts of Interest, etc.). Cardholders must sign the statement of ethical values in order to have a P-Card. Individuals assigned approving official responsibilities must also sign the statement of ethical values prior to being assigned as a P-Card approving official.
Establish penalties for misuse of the P-Card to include a written system that documents warnings, suspensions, terminations, and permanent P-Card revocation.
Require cardholders to obtain receipts for all purchases made on the P-Card. The receipt should include:
- Vendor name
- Transaction amount
- Date
- Itemized list of items purchased
Copies or facsimiles of the original receipt may be acceptable if the original is not available. A screen-print or order confirmation e-mail is required when making Internet purchases, or a copy of an order-form that was mailed to a vendor to request an item. The screen print/order confirmation must include the shipping date and be signed as received.
The institution shall centrally maintain receipts and supporting documentation for P-Card purchases or may assign this responsibility to approving officials, departments, etc. Receipts and supporting documentation shall be maintained for a period of five (5) years and shall be made available as needed for audit or review. It is recommended that institutions centrally maintain the receipts and supporting documentation.
Require cardholders to maintain a log in the cardholder's name showing:
- Each P-Card purchase
- Relevant vendor's name
- Item(s) purchased
- Date of the purchase
- Amount of the purchase
- Name of the employee for whom the purchase was made
- Intended business use
- Grant or project to which the purchase is applicable
- Other information as required
The cardholder shall be required to maintain copies of this log for five (5) years or the institution may centrally maintain copies of the log. The log shall be made available as needed for audit or review.
Require approving officials to review assigned cardholder P-Card purchases on at least a monthly basis. The approving official should provide evidence of his or her review through a signature on the P-Card purchasing log and/or the monthly Bank of America statement. It is recommended that the approving official monitor P-Card purchases on a more frequent basis using the WORKStm program.
Follow all federal laws applicable to the reporting of spending with 1099 vendors. Vendors that must be reported on 1099s are captured in the VISA® Information Management System, which is available to all institutions through the P-Card provider. Institution P-Card administrators must contact the P-Card provider for access to the web-based VISA® Information Management System.
It is the responsibility of each institution participating in the P-Card program to put in place procedures to comply with any federal tax laws regarding 1099 reporting. Please note that the P-Card may not be used for professional services as outlined in BPM Section 3.3.2, item 5.
Ensure that P-Card purchasing records are retained for at least five (5) years.
Report any misuse of P-Cards in compliance with the provisions as outlined in BPM Section 16.4, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse.
3.3.8 Purchasing Card Program Safeguarding of Assets
(Last Modified on October 8, 2010)
Each institution is responsible for ensuring that the institution's assets are safeguarded from fraud, waste, and abuse. Ensuring the safeguarding of assets shall, at a minimum, include the following controls:
Ensure that rebates or refunds from vendors shall be the property of the institution and shall be paid promptly into the institution's accounts.
Perform criminal and consumer background checks in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-5-83. The institution shall ensure that the results of a criminal background check and consumer credit check are provided the privacy protections required by law. Institutions shall comply with the provisions of the Human Resources Administrative Policy Manual in implementing a background check requirement.
Require cardholders to personally reimburse the institutions for purchases made that are not appropriately documented. Approving officials also may be required to reimburse the institution if the approving official approved the purchase.
Note: Habitual loss of receipts/documentation may require personal reimbursement by the cardholder and/or approver, and may also result in termination of the P-Card.
Ensure that any items of value purchased for distribution to students be allowed only in support of the educational objectives of the institution. Additionally, ensure that the cardholder maintains sufficient documentation so as to identify the individual receiving an item.
Note: The requirement to track individual recipients does not apply to items of de minimis value.
Ensure that P-Cards are promptly cancelled upon employee transfer or termination.
3.3.9 Purchasing Card Program Effectiveness and Efficiency
(Last Modified on October 8, 2010)
Each institution is responsible for providing effective and efficient administration of the P-Card program in support of the institution's educational objectives. Ensuring effective and efficient administration shall, at a minimum, include the following controls:
Formally designate P-Card roles and responsibilities to include P-Card program administration, approving officials, and cardholders.
Formally identify job positions within the institution that would require the use of a P-Card.
Develop a training manual on the use of P-Cards that shall instruct cardholders and approving officials on the maximum value utilization of P-Cards, applicable policies and procedures, and purchasing rules that may impact P-Card usage.
Require initial and refresher training for both cardholders and approving officials. Failure to participate in initial training shall result in non-issuance of the P-Card, and failure to participate in refresher training shall result in card suspension until the training is completed.
Review not less than annually all P-Cards issued to employees, and eliminate P-Cards for employees who demonstrate consistently low usage of P-Cards or no longer have a demonstrated business need for the P-Card.
Limit the number of cardholders for which an approving official may be responsible to a reasonable number over which the approving official may exercise sufficient oversight. It is recommended that the number of cardholders for which an approving official is responsible not exceed ten (10) cardholders.
Ensure that a sample of P-Card purchases are independently reviewed by the P-Card program administrator, campus internal auditor, or other trained personnel independent of the approving official and cardholder under review at least annually.
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Oryx leucoryx
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Oryx leucoryx
|Species Authority:
|(Pallas, 1777)
|Regional Assessments:
Common Name(s):
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Vulnerable D1 ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group
|Mallon, D. & Hoffmann, M.
The 2008 assessment noted that Arabian Oryx no longer qualified for the Endangered category under criterion D on the basis of increasing numbers, and that Vulnerable D1 was appropriate and would have applied from 2006. Under IUCN Red List Guidelines, a species only moves to a lower category of threat if none of the criteria for the higher category (here Endangered) have been met for a period of five years or more. As this remains the case with Arabian Oryx, the transfer to Vulnerable should take effect from 2011.
Although numbers in the largest population (Mahazat as Sayd in Saudi Arabia) fell between 1998 and 2008 due to drought-related mortality, they have since stabilized. The total reintroduced population is now ca.1,000, so well over the threshold of 250 mature individuals needed to qualify for Endangered under criterion D. The population is stable or increasing and the area of occupancy is also increasing as oryx are released into new sites.
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
The Arabian Oryx formerly occurred through most of the Arabian Peninsula, north to Kuwait and Iraq. The species' range had already contracted by the early years of the 20th century and the decline accelerated thereafter. Before 1920, oryx distribution was separated into areas over 1,000 km apart: a northern population in and around the Nafud, and a larger southern population in the Rub Al Khali and the plains of central-southern Oman. Oryx disappeared from the north in the 1950s. In the south, their range steadily decreased due to hunting, and by the 1960s oryx were restricted to parts of central and southern Oman. The last wild individuals were probably shot in 1972 on the Jiddat al Harasis.
Reintroductions in Kuwait, Iraq and Syria have also been proposed. There is a small introduced population on Hawar Island, Bahrain and large semi-managed populations at several sites in Qatar and UAE.
|Countries occurrence:
Regionally extinct:Egypt (Sinai); Iraq; Jordan; Kuwait; Syrian Arab Republic; United Arab Emirates; Yemen
Reintroduced:Israel; Oman; Saudi Arabia
Introduced:Bahrain; Qatar
|Additional data:
|Range Map:
|Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
|Current total population is estimated at approximately 1,000: Oman (approximately 50); Saudi Arabia (approximately 600: 400 in Mahazat as Sayd and 200 in Uruq Bani Ma'arid); United Arab Emirates (approximately 200), Israel (over 100) and Jordan (c.50). The population in Oman reached a high point of 450 before illegal live capture began and severely reduced numbers. Now only males remain. In Saudi Arabia, numbers are roughly stable in Uruq Bani Ma'arid, but have declined in Mahazat As Sayd, which is completely fenced and where animals have exceeded carrying capacity. There has been a slow, but steady increase in the Israeli population. Numbers in the Arabian Oryx Reserve, Abu Dhabi are also increasing slowly.
An estimated 6,000-7,000 animals are held in captivity worldwide, mostly within the region. Some of these are maintained in large fenced enclosures, including those in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria (Al Talila Reserve) and UAE.
Current population trend is stable or increasing slowly.
|Current Population Trend:
|Additional data:
|Habitat and Ecology:
|Inhabits sandy and stony deserts.
|Use and Trade:
|This species is hunted for sport and food.
|Major Threat(s):
|The Oman population has been devastated by illegal live capture for sale to private collections and has been rendered totally ineffective. Some poaching has been recorded in Uruq Bani Ma'arid. Other populations in protected areas are generally secure from poaching but the security of animals that wander outside release sites cannot be guaranteed, except perhaps in Israel. Drought and overgrazing have reduced habitat quality in places and limited the choice of potential release further release sites.
|Conservation Actions:
|Protective legislation in all countries with reintroduced populations is adequate. Almost all released animals occur in protected areas. Captive population is well-managed, with an international studbook. In addition, large numbers are kept in private collections, especially in Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi is funding the reintroduction into Jordan and is considering releases in Iraq. A regional Arabian Oryx conservation strategy was developed in 2007. The Coordinating Committee for the Conservation of the Arabian Oryx is an inter-governmental body charged with coordination of conservation efforts within the Arabian Peninsula. It is listed on CITES Appendix I.
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)/The Coordination Committee for the Conservation of the Arabian Oryx (CCCAO)/IUCN/SSC Antelope Specialist Group. 2010. Arabian Oryx Regional Conservation Strategy and Action Plan. Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
IUCN. 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (ver. 2011.1). Available at: http://www.iucnredlist.org. (Accessed: 16 June 2011).
Mallon, D.P. and Kingswood, S.C. 2001. Antelopes. Part 4: North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Global Survey and Regional Action Plans. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland.
Spalton, J. A., Lawrence, M. W. and Brend, S. A. 1999. Arabian oryx reintroduction in Oman: successes and setbacks. Oryx 33: 168-175.
Stanley-Price, M. R. 1989. Animal Reintroductions: the Arabian Oryx in Oman. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
|IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group. 2011. Oryx leucoryx. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T15569A4824960. . Downloaded on 24 August 2017.
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