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Review: The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, at Park Theatre
Emotional highs and lows, and wonderful performances, in Jim Cartwright's tale of a young woman eager to hide away from the world
31 August, 2018 — By Catherine Usher
Sally George in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. Photo: Ali Wright
WITTY, gritty, tuneful and dramatic, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is the ideal vehicle for confident actors to show what they're made of.
Sally George's Mari Hoff is a formidable presence and her outgoing, talkative personality risks overshadowing those around her. George plays Mari as a particularly brassy Real Housewives of Cheshire type, who is loud and vulgar yet frequently amusing and rather likeable, flashing her knickers as she lolls around on the couch.
Jim Cartwright's tale of a young woman eager to hide away from the world in her bedroom, listening to her Judy Garland and Shirley Bassey records, demonstrates how different personalities try to function alongside each other, with the timid LV gravitating towards softly-spoken, kindly Billy (Linford Johnson), while trying to shield herself from the pressure of her overbearing mother.
As LV, Rafaella Hutchinson expertly captures the young woman's awkwardness and vulnerability. Like many shy people, LV is not without her steeliness – she is capable of putting her foot down, when circumstances force her to resist, and Hutchinson is careful to reveal the contrasting layers of LV's character.
Supporting roles are also wonderfully portrayed, such as Kevin McMonagle's corrupt, self-serving Ray Say and Jamie-Rose Monk's overweight and undervalued Sadie. The scene in which Sadie dances joyously to The Jackson 5's I Want You Back is both bubbly and bleak.
As the expectation builds towards the timid LV's performances, there's a pressure on Hutchinson to really deliver and, although she has a strong voice and can reproduce Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Boop-boop-a-doop" startlingly well, she doesn't quite reach the breathtaking heights that Jane Horrocks achieved both on stage and in the 1998 film version.
Hits such as Big Spender, These Boots Are Made For Walking, Get Happy and Fever are energetically and enthusiastically performed, however, and ultimately the emotional highs and lows of the story are successfully navigated.
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Rikke Line Andreasen and Djana Vallespir met in 2001 and since then they shared a studio.
In 2005, they had a joint exhibition and it was the springboard for the cooperation they call MelleM.
The serie is the result of a close collaboration, in which two artists, independent of each other, conceived each painting based on a common idea and motif, but expressed it on separate canvases.
This approach has so far resulted in a larger series, with detailed close up motifs, painted by two artists with their personal expression.
The style is mostly pop-art and they have among others exhibited in the Capital Region, Gallery Olsen, KBH, Kulturzentrum Buz, Minden, Artville, Berlin, Gallery Kik, Kerteminde and Brewery in Faaborg.
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Golf grips are like tires on a car. The more worn they get, the less effective they are. Independent studies suggest that a person who plays 18 holes of golf a week should change out his grips at least once a season. While a putter doesn't necessarily have the same swing force as a driver or one of your irons, it's still vital that you have the grip changed when it begins to wears down, if for no other reason than to restore the touch of the putter. You change a putter grip in basically the same fashion as you would any other club in your bag, with the only difference being a greater attention to detail on lining up the grip.
Place the shaft of the putter in the vise. You'll want 2 to 3 inches of clearance between the vise and the end of the grip. The club should sit vertically in the vise so that the putter head is pointing up.
Cut and remove the old grip. Use the razor knife to slice from the bottom of the grip all the way to the top.
Scrape off the old tape with the razor knife. Your putter may not have ever had the grip changed, so taking off the old tape is just part of cleaning the shaft for regripping.
Remove the leftover tape pieces and any remaining glue using a lint-free rag or towel and mineral spirits. You want to get the shaft as clean as possible for the application of new grip tape.
Place the new grip next to the shaft to determine how far down the shaft you want the tape to go.
Apply the new tape. There are two types of tape that can be used for grips. 3/4-inch tape needs to be wrapped around in spirals from the top down, while 2-inch tape needs to be cut to the right length for the grip, affixed vertically down the shaft and then applied around the shaft with your fingers. Leave a 1/2-inch space on the end when using 2-inch tape.
Twist the 1/2-inch tape extension and push it into the hole on the end of the putter shaft (this only applies when using 2-inch tape). This will create a watertight seal on the end of the shaft.
Apply liberal amounts of mineral spirits to both the inside of the grip and the retaped shaft of the putter. Put your finger over the hole in the end of the grip to keep the mineral spirits from running out.
Dump the mineral spirits inside the grip onto the shaft, which only serves to add more solvent to the shaft.
Line up the grip lines as close as you can to true. This will make for less work once the grip is on the shaft.
Slip the end of the grip just over the shaft and, with a very quick movement, slide the grip completely on to the shaft.
Check your putter grip lines to see if they are lined up down the shaft. You may have to twist the grip slightly to get the lines perfect.
Pop the end of the grip with the palm of your hand to make sure the grip is on tight.
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Key players #getready for the most important beauty trade event in the Asia-Pacific market with new offerings and innovative solutions
HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The 24th edition of Cosmoprof Asia, the calendar's most important beauty industry event for business development, will be welcoming professionals from around the world from 12 – 15 November.
Cosmopack Asia will take place at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) from 12 – 14 November.
Cosmoprof Asia at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) will run from 13 – 15 November.
The event's main focuses highlight all things natural and organic, in keeping with the mega-trends playing out worldwide.
Cosmopack Asia will focus on innovation and sustainability.
Asia's premier cosmetics trade show and trend hub this year will feature around 3,000 exhibitors from 47 different countries and regions, ready to showcase their products and services over four exciting days.
Cosmoprof Asia has become synonymous with new-to-market products showcasing beauty, cosmetics and skincare and innovative packaging solutions, as well as in-depth conference presentations and market updates. The mega-event gathers the best of the beauty industry under two roofs.
Cosmopack Asia 2019
Cosmopack Asia will take place at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) from 12 – 14 November, with spotlights on innovation and sustainability. Exhibitors will introduce visitors to revolutionary raw materials and ingredients, showcasing the most cutting-edge machinery and automation and providing solutions for contract manufacturing and primary and secondary packaging.
Visitors will find innovations at the MEXME Factory, which will uncover the behind-the-scenes journey combining technology and creativity that results in the Me by Me eye and lip makeup combination.
"Today, the Asian market is everybody's priority. This is the place where the highest share of turnover for major beauty multinationals is made, with most of this growth coming from Prestige brands and actives in skincare," says Dario Ferrari, founder and president of Intercos Group in Italy. "In the next five to seven years we are going to see one billion new consumers. The future belongs to companies that are able to understand what those consumers will need."
The focus on the wellbeing of the planet is front and centre of many manufacturer's priorities today, and Cosmopack Asia is the place to find the most planet-friendly solutions.
"For 2019, we are looking to introduce refillable/cartridge style packaging in jar, lotion, and airless bottles," says Wang Yue, marketing director from Queens Packaging in China. "This type of packaging is special because it drastically decreases the amount of packaging that gets discarded once the product runs out."
Innovation is always a key trend at Cosmopack Asia, with companies stepping up to the challenge of pushing boundaries in this fast-paced and constantly evolving marketplace.
"We chose to participate in Cosmoprof Asia because it has become a symbol for international beauty and cosmetics leaders," says Patrick Leung, vice president for Hong Kong's Global Cosmetics. "We believe this trade expo can bring our exposure to a new height of being an international cosmetics one stop service production company."
"As an increasingly wide-reaching international trade fair, Cosmoprof Asia allows us to interact with cosmetic brands from all Asian countries but also from other global regions – a big advantage for us," says Sonia Huneau, manager public relations from Schwan Cosmetics, based in Germany.
Cosmoprof Asia 2019
Cosmoprof Asia at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) will run from 13 – 15 November, presenting an invaluable view of the most on-trend finished goods spanning cosmetics, beauty salon and spa, hair and nails, perfumery and accessories.
"One of our key markets is the Asian market, which is growing by 20 percent annually," says Tal Zehavi, marketing manager from Israel-based skincare company Christina. "Cosmoprof Asia is a key platform on which to unleash new products and an amazing opportunity for an honest, personal and intimate encounter with the local new consumers and loyalty costumers."
"Cosmoprof Asia, as one of the most important and impactful B2B beauty trade shows in the world, provides a good opportunity to demonstrate market position and strengthen the corporate brand," adds Yi Yangming, marketing manager, Guangdong Beihao Biotechnology. "This is also a critical gateway opening the door to help our Chinese mask culture go global."
"We would like to introduce our comprehensive and varied product range," says Maarja Rousset, sales manager international export, Glamlac in Estonia, who will introduce their Glamlashes Brow Lamination Starter Kit. "We use the most advanced technologies and materials and we guarantee that we adhere to all guidelines, providing comprehensive product documentation and international product registrations."
"This is our 19th edition of Cosmoprof Asia," says Jackie Chung, director Beautisky Int'l Ltd, Hong Kong. "Every edition, we bring our customers the latest medical beauty technology. This year, we are going to launch our latest project Salus Talent A, a non-invasive electromagnetic therapy for muscle building, fat loss and pain applications. We are very confident that Salus Talent A will be the next wave in professional beauty."
The event's main focuses highlight all things natural and organic, in keeping with the mega-trends playing out worldwide.
"Expanding and reinforcing our presence on the Asian market is part of our three-year development plan. Therefore, we consider our attendance at the exhibition as a cornerstone of our strategy to achieve our targets," says Felice Fratini, export sales director of Kemon in Italy, who are marketing organic hair care line Actyvabio.
"We participate to introduce our start-up brands that can provide new experiences," says a spokesperson for Amorepacific in Korea about their mask specialty brands. "We look forward to attracting the whole world's customers and buyers through this exhibition."
A finalist in the Natural & Organic Award at the Cosmoprof Asia Awards, INNA ORGANIC's Frankincense Rich Revitalizing Facial Mask will focus on anti-aging. "Joining Pledge 1% project, INNA ORGANIC contributes one percent of revenue to child education," says Cecily Pan, co-founder of the Taiwan-based company. "We are looking forward to meeting like-minded partners at Cosmoprof Asia."
Visit 24 Country and Group Pavilions
Cosmoprof Asia will feature 24 national and regional pavilions this year, bringing together an unprecedented range of products and services from around the world, and making it easy for visitors to meet with leading trading partners in dedicated areas of the show floor. Korea as the Focus Country will present around 600 companies across all sectors, while for the first time Russia will join Cosmoprof Asia, with 8 companies to showcase.
Information-packed Programmes
In addition to the unrivalled business opportunities at Cosmoprof Asia, visitors will find a wealth of information and insights through an information-packed programme of events.
The four-day CosmoTalks itinerary is full of expert-guided practical ideas for product development, market interaction and emerging trends, as well as the most useful business solutions for real results.
CosmoTrends at HKCEC unveils the most striking trends spotted among exhibitors of Cosmoprof Asia and showcases the shortlisted brands and products.
Onstage at HKCEC is where talent from across the world presents thrilling live shows and demo sessions, putting innovative products, new techniques and fresh treatments in the beauty, make-up, nail and hair categories to rigorous test.
The show gets ready!
Cosmoprof Asia will go ahead as scheduled on 12 – 15 November 2019, and the organisers look forward to welcoming visitors and exhibitors to Hong Kong. New measures and benefits have been launched by the organisers to ease the participation of attendees such as diverse hotel choices, complimentary shuttles and security measures at the show venues. Cosmoprof Asia is also providing updates on its website (www.cosmoprof-asia.com) and social media channels.
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ABOUT THE ORGANISERS: Cosmoprof Asia is organised by Cosmoprof Asia Ltd, a joint-venture company between BolognaFiere Group and UBM Asia Ltd. UBM Asia Ltd is now trading as "Informa Markets", a division of Informa PLC. ABOUT BOLOGNAFIERE GROUP (www.bolognafiere.it) BolognaFiere Group is the world's leading trade show organiser in cosmetics, fashion, architecture, building, art and culture. The Group has more than 80 international exhibitions within its portfolio, notably Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the most important meeting point in the world for beauty professionals, established in 1967 and held in Bologna, Italy. For the 2019 edition, Cosmoprof registered more than 265.000 attendees from 150 countries in the world, with an increase by 10% of foreign professionals, and 3,033 exhibitors from 70 countries. The Cosmoprof platform extends throughout the entire world, with its events in Bologna, Las Vegas, Mumbai, and Hong Kong, China (with Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Cosmoprof North America, Cosmoprof India, and Cosmoprof Asia). Recently the fifth exhibition of the network has been announced: Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN, in Thailand, will focus on the cosmetic industry in South-East Asia. In 2020, South China Beauty Expo, a new show in Shenzhen, China, will be scheduled in July. The Cosmoprof platform will reinforce its influence in Europe, thanks to the acquisition of the German group Health and Beauty, in South America, thanks to the collaboration with Beauty Fair – Feira Internacional De Beleza Profissional, and in Asia. ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS (www.informamarkets.com) Informa Markets on Beauty segment has an extensive networks powered by B2B events across 10 cities in Asia (Bangkok, Chengdu, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Shanghai, Tokyo), the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world's leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.
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In our series "She Eats," we profile (literal) tastemakers — experts in the culinary space. They divulge not only their gastronomic philosophies and insight into their own meals, but their top skincare and beauty secrets.
Her grandmother was the great film actress Ingrid Bergman, her grandfather the famed film director Roberto Rossellini, and her mom is Isabella Rossellini, actress, activist and recently re-signed Lancôme® spokesperson. It is no wonder, then, that Elettra Wiedemann is beautiful, intelligent, and in possession of both a thoughtful heart and a quick sense of humor.
Wiedemann followed in her mother's modeling footsteps, working with greats like Patrick Demarchelier, Annie Leibowitz and Arthur Elgort and appearing in Vogue, French Vogue and ELLE magazines, to name a few. During that time, she also earned a Master of Science in Biomedicine from the London School of Economics.
It was precisely this ambition (which she describes as "the size of a goldfish") that prompted her to create her blog, and subsequent cookbook, The Impatient Foodie. It focused on good, fresh and healthy food with recipes that could be whipped up easily and without much effort or time (yours truly highly recommends "Rossellini Spaghetti," page 57).
Now, at 35, having recently given birth to her son, Ronin, Wiedemann has decided to switch gears in the name of new mothers everywhere. She is going back to school again, this time to become an internationally board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC).
"Breastfeeding was so much harder than I ever imagined, but I'm so glad I was encouraged to stick with it," Wiedemann shares. "I hope that when I become an IBCLC, I can help mothers and young families feel supported, important and figure out a feeding method for their little chick that works for everyone."
As sweet Ronin quietly gurgled nearby, she managed to take a moment to speak with us about her wellness, nutrition and beauty habits.
Spotlyte: How would you describe your overall diet intake?
Elettra Wiedemann: I eat everything. I'm really trying to eat a lot less red meat. And I've been pretty successful with that. I do eat a lot of fish and chicken, and we have a beautiful few farms out in the country [Long Island] where we live now, so we have access to a lot of great vegetables. Also, I hate fruit, so I don't eat that. That's my dirty little secret . . .
Spotlyte: Any dietary struggles with food?
EW: Don't have any allergies. I eat everything. As I said, I've never liked fruit since I was a kid; the texture grosses me out. I can blend strawberries into a specific smoothie that I make but I drown it in lime juice to balance out the fruity taste. I know that's totally weird but it is what it is!
Spotlyte How do you approach food and eating?
EW: When I was younger, I had a much more fraught relationship with food, especially when I was modeling. There was so much pressure to be so thin. I'm a tall person, but I wouldn't say I'm naturally rail thin, so I really had to fight my body for a long time on that. But now, it's not like I've given up, but I just kind of got sick of thinking about it.
I also realized one day that I'm a much happier, productive person. All the time that I'd spent worrying and thinking about food and what I was going to eat, I'm now spending thinking about other things, and enjoying other things. I've put it all in perspective, and it's been great.
Spotlyte: Did you grow up in a gastronomic household? Or did you come upon your love of food once you hit adulthood?
EW: I wouldn't say I lived in a super gastronomic household. We had certain staples that we'd eat over and over again and they were always really healthy and fresh. We never ate processed or canned foods; I wasn't allowed to eat Oreos® or Chips Ahoy® cookies, which I hated [not being able to do] as a young child. But once I grew up and could taste them — and could have as many as I wanted — I thought they tasted gross! I guess in the long run that was a good thing, but back then it was the battle of the century for my mom.
Spotlyte: Would it be possible to get a sample day of what you eat?
EW: I wake up and either make that strawberry smoothie with collagen in it, or I'll work out on an empty stomach after coffee, then have a whey protein shake and some eggs and toast — sometimes I put avocado on the toast, or smoked salmon. Yesterday, I had burrata with cherry tomatoes and scrambled eggs, which was delicious.
Lunch is usually something really light, like a salad with local vegetables and maybe grilled shrimp or scallops or chicken. Dinner can be anything. We're obsessed with our Instant Pot, so we'll throw in some kind of grain, rice or quinoa and then grill up more fish and maybe a bunch of vegetables. We also have a great cheesemonger out here who has really fresh mozzarella and stuff like that. Dinner is often kind of a hodgepodge, and we also eat dinner with our baby, so dinner's always an interesting meal!
Spotlyte: Do you believe what you eat affects how you look and feel?
EW: Yes, I absolutely think it does, but not as much as marketers would have us believe. I think genes are the biggest player that game, buffeted by nutrition and exercise and self care.
Spotlyte: What are you making these days?
EW: I don't really have one great go-to recipe, per se, but, as I'd mentioned, we use the Instant Pot almost every day. And since becoming a country person (I'm a former city person), I've discovered the incredible delight of having a really awesome grill. Whether it's grilling fish or chicken or even vegetables or meat — it's been such a game changer, and makes everything taste so good and so succulent. And it's just so simple.
Spotlyte: What is your favorite restaurant of late?
EW: We have a local place in town called the Bellport. They just got a new chef and kind of redid their menu and it is so delicious and awesome. It's the local hotspot place to chill and have a glass of rosé and meet everybody from town. I go there with my boyfriend — and even Ronin alone — and just have really delicious food, so it's my local fave. He's the local charmer.
Spotlyte: Tell me a bit about your skincare routine and habits. Are you loyal to one product or line? Have you found anything recently that you're loving?
EW: I'm breastfeeding right now, so i have to say I'm going really light on the skincare. I wash with a sensitive skin hyaluronic acid cleanser from Neutrogena®, as well as the brand's hyaluronic acid serum, and Embryolisse ($20), that French cream that's in every makeup artist's bag. I have no loyalties, though. It's kind of like, how I'm feeling in the moment and the time of year, so I just jump around. But obviously, I'm super restrictive these days because of breastfeeding and taking care of this little guy.
Spotlyte: What, if anything, skin care advice did your mom impart to you that you've lived by?
EW: My mother didn't have a specific cream that she recommended or tell me, "do this" or "do that." It was more like, "Take care of your skin from a young age, even when you're in your twenties and you feel like you don't need it because it does make a difference as you get older." She was also really adamant — and continues to be — about not getting sun exposure and wearing a lot of sunscreen and hats. She goes to the beach completely covered — huge hat, long pants, long sleeves, sometimes she'll even put a scarf on to cover the back and front of her neck.
Yep, completely covered, but she's 66 and she looks incredible. Me? I'm not that extreme. I do not go into the sun to tan; I get bored! But I do wear short sleeves and shorts when I'm out and about on a hot day — though I also wear sunscreen, so I feel like that counts for something!
Spotlyte: What about professional treatments?
EW: I do not have a facialist and I don't really go to one. I really love having somebody massage my face, though! If I could have someone do that for an hour and a half, I would! But I've never found somebody who has given me a facial that just changed my life. I think that's a lot of marketing hoo-ha hokey-ness, so I don't really do it that much. That's my totally honest answer.
As Wiedemann jumps around frequently — both in her skincare routine and the types of meals she eats — it makes sense that a customizable recipe would be a family favorite. We couldn't resist the opportunity to share one of our favorites of hers: Rossellini Spaghetti. Wiedemann reveals on her blog that it's been passed down from generation to generation, and that fresh herbs are key. You're free to customize the recipe as you wish — but note that Roberto Rossellini never ate garlic.
Rossellini Spaghetti
- One package of spaghetti (Elettra says that one package of spaghetti is good for five people, if spaghetti is one course of a bigger meal. "If it's the only course, then I say one package is good for three hungry people.")
- Lots of finely chopped fresh herbs (Elettra's preferred blend is below):
- Approximately one cup of finely chopped basil
- Approximately one cup of finely chopped parsley
- Approximately one cup of chives
- ¼ cup of finely chopped sage
- ½ cup of finely chopped mint
- ¼ cup of finely chopped oregano
- Zest from a whole lemon
- ½ – ¾ cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Generous handful of grana parmigiano (and more if you want!)
- Salt to taste
- Garlic (optional)
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The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo have announced that they have found and recovered the identity of the 126th missing grandchild of their long four-decade search.
The human rights organisation will give a press conference at their headquarters at Virrey Cevallos 592 tomorrow at midday to provide further details.
"Family members and fellow activists from the granddaughter's parents will be present. They are very happy to have found out the truth," the Grandmothers said in a press release issued through social media.
"We ask the press and society in general for the prudence, respect and confidentiality that this news require," they added.
The Abuelas, formed in October 1977, have now identified 126 children who were snatched away, given new identities and handed to new families after their parents were killed by the 1976-1983 military junta.
The news comes just two months after the identification of the 125th grandchild.
The grandmothers, now aged in their 80s and over, lost either a son or a daughter to forced disappearances for opposing the military regime, and in many cases, their babies that were born in captivity. They believe as many as 500 children were given up for adoption to relatives or associates of the regime. Their parents were among the 30,000 murdered by the junta.


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PDF Report
At the end of the de-identification process, Cloak offers the option of generating a De-identification Process Report that summarizes the de-identification process. This report can be viewed and shared. The PDF opens automatically upon completion. For later review, navigate to the specified folder when the PDF was stored and click on the file to open it.
The De-identification Process Report has two parts:
- De-identification Process Summary: Protected Health Information
- De-identification Configuration Summary
The De-identification Process Summary: Protected Health Information
This section of the report lists the following:
- time of de-identification
- computer name and IP address that generated the report
- HL7 reference profile used
- total number of messages processed for de-identification.
Files sub-section:
- file structure in which the de-identified file was saved
- location, names and number of messages of the original initial file and the de-identified file produced by Cloak.
The De-identification Configuration Summary
This section identifies the de-identification file name and location and presents tables of three summaries of the de-identification process:
- Primary Key/ID: Lists the HL7 field used to persist identification throughout message streams.
- Information reported includes: Segment, Field, Component and Sub component.
- Data Types: Identifies data types selected for de-identification.
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- Mentoring Someone Whose Role Is Not Stimulating (May 11, 2009)
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Posted: Mar 23, 2018
The West Valley beach volleyball team swept the first three matches on its way to a 4-1 win over College of Marin in the Big 8/Coast Crossover Wednesday in Saratoga. Straight-set wins by Morgan Wright and Kaylin Henderson (3's), Kristen Hayes and Claire Danna (4's) and Emily Mahoney and Liz McGrath (5's) clinched the match for the Vikings (4-0, 2-0 Coast) in the opening round of play. Viking 2's Hunter Roberts and Katrina Hochmuth dropped a 21-15, 15-21, 12-15 thriller to Mariners Alejandra Leon and Diana Patrick, and West Valley 1's Mapuhola Sekona and Emma Blockhus overwhelmed Emma Harris and Salomi Galodamu 21-12, 21-7 to finish the match.


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Life is full of surprises. Some things you plan; and, well, some things turn up as complete surprises!
When Bob and I first discussed where we were going to retire, we had three destinations on our list.
We lived in the Nashville, TN area, so we decided that we might stay in the area but purchase a refurbished house in the historic district. Our second choice was in the Smokie Mountains area. In particular, we thought about living near the city of Gatlinburg. Our third choice was to move to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
As we weighed our choices, we decided that we loved both the ocean and the mountains. Thus, we decided to move to the Myrtle Beach area and then, later, purchase or build a small cabin in the Gatlinburg area which lies on the north side of the Smokie Mountains.
We loved Nashville, but it didn't have anything more to offer us. Gatlinburg did. So did Myrtle Beach. Had we stayed in Nashville, we would have had to travel to both Gatlinburg as well as to Myrtle Beach. Gatlinburg was about four hours away, and Myrtle Beach was twelve hours away. Retiring in Nashville was the first casualty of our decision.
Gatlinburg was where Bob, I and all our critters had spent at least ten Christmases. The town is lit up like a fairytale during the season, and there's so much to see in the area. On the other hand, it gets cold in the winter. Sometimes it snows. Did we want to be cold in the winter and shovel snow? The answer was no. Thus, the decision to permanently relocate to Myrtle Beach, yet purchase or build a small cottage in the Gatlinburg area became our plan.
We've lived in Myrtle Beach going on four years. We love it here. We both love the beach and, although we only went to the beach twice this year, we have promised each other that next year, we will go more often. I much prefer the ocean over a crowded pool. Plus, I love that, regardless of the time of year, there's always an ocean breeze.
As we considered our small place in Gatlinburg, one day we walked out of our garage to see that our neighbor three doors up had an RV parked in front of their house. Martin, the husband, was out at the vehicle, so we strolled up to say hi. As we stood in his driveway talking to him, Linda, his wife strolled out with a tub of items she was carrying to the RV. They were headed out the following morning for a two-week jaunt to Montana. The couple invited us to look inside, which we did. After a long discussion about how they have enjoyed their RV and planned to go away at least once each month for a week or two, we walked back to our house.
I usually make all the financial decisions. I don't recall how that happened. However, I seem to be the one who can make things happen. Bob lovingly refers to me as the CFO. I usually chuckle when he does.
The more I thought about Linda and Martin's RV the more I liked the idea. Over the past four years, I managed to pay off everything, including a new car and jeep. Also, we own our home. We did that by cashing in two of our 401 plans. As I thought about an RV vs. a small cottage in the mountains, I thought, A cottage would be nice, but it would be a static venue. On the other hand, an RV would mean we could plan trips to many places, including the Gatlinburg area. It made sense to me to go the RV route vs. buying a second home and feeling compelled to use it vs. visit other areas of the country.
I brought up the issue to Bob, and he agreed with my reasoning. I then talked to Linda. She told me that they had made the same decision, i.e., purchase an RV vs. a permanent cottage in the mountains. They loved the freedom of their RV.
It didn't take much more consideration before Bob, and I made the decision, then the leap to go purchase an RV. We now own a 29 ft. RV that could sleep up to eight people. In other words, it's big enough for us and all our critters, two small dogs, two cats, and four parrots.
We purchased our RV four months ago. Our first trip was up to a campground in North Carolina. It was a trip we made where we stayed five nights for free, and it was part of the purchase of our RV. Little did we know, there was a catch. We had to sit through a sales presentation where we could join Travel Resorts of America. We weren't all that pumped up about sitting through the presentation and were pretty sure we wouldn't join. So, on day two, a fella came by our site in a golf cart and took us around the campgrounds showing us all the amenities. As we sat through the presentation, I began to realize it was a very good deal for not as much money than it would cost us over the long run if we didn't join.
After the presentation, Bob and I discussed our options. We managed to buy one of their packages which gives us free stays at three of their eight sites anytime we want to visit the sites. The three sites define our three "home bases," which are free to use for as long as we want each trip. Also, we get to stay at the remaining five sites for $10/day anytime we want to visit. The sites are located in various States up and down the east coast.
On top of that, we have access to some other sites that are part of the Travel Resorts of America across the country for only $10/day. Normally, campsites cost $40-50 per day, and that doesn't include the gas you purchase to get to and from the sites. So, we signed up.
We've been camping every month for the past four months and enjoying every minute of our new adventure. Three of those trips have been at our home-base campgrounds. Thus, those camping fees have added up to $0. One of those trips was a trip up to Ohio.
Hurricane Florence was due to come onshore, and as it moved toward the SC/NC shores, it was scheduled to be a category three hurricane. We had already experienced a category one hurricane two summers ago, and after moving into our current home, we decided a category three hurricane would be far scarier. The category one was scary enough.
At first, Bob wanted to stay home. However, after we purchased a generator for $900, and discovered that the generator would only power up one appliance and one lamp, we changed our minds. Being newcomers to natural disasters, we thought a generator would power up the entire house. So, once we realized the limited capacity of the outrageously expensive generator, we decided to take it back, get a refund and call one of our three home bases, to escape the hurricane.
We called the campground in NC where we first stayed. They were under a flood warning, so, we called the Ohio facility which was not one of our home bases. We discovered, however, that they were offering members a free stay vs. the normal $10/day fee as a "hurricane" courtesy. We spent the following day, pulling in everything from the outside and securing them in our garage and house. We then loaded up our RV and headed out.
When the hurricane hit, the Myrtle Beach area basically suffered a category one. The brunt of the hurricane caused far more damage in North Carolina. Nonetheless, we didn't have to sit through even the scary winds and rain of a category one hurricane. Plus, we thoroughly enjoyed our four days stay in Ohio where we will return to stay again and enjoy some of their amenities like horseback riding.
Recently, we spent four days in North Carolina at a campground for which we paid the full charge. However, it was still a great trip. We camped at the base of Pilot Mountain in North Carolina and only fifty miles south of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Pilot Mountain is beautiful, especially when the morning skies to the south are lit up with the pink of a rising sun, causing the granite rock that juts up on the top of the mountain to appear pink as well.
The temperatures were crisp during the evenings. The days were cool but pleasant. It was pleasant sleeping under a few quilts with our two dogs and cats sharing the bed with us.
Our birds also enjoyed the trip. Their three cages sit above the cab, and we always bring plenty of covers to keep them cozy and warm during the evening. Our African Grey parrot, Jasper, especially likes traveling in the RV. His cage sits next to the window so he can watch outside as we drive down the highway. He sings and talks the entire time. The cats love to travel as well. They spend most of the drive time under the driver's and passenger's seats. It's warm under there. The dogs love it too.
When Bob drives, Slugger, our thirteen-year-old Schnauzer sleeps in his bed the entire trip up and back. Our other Schnauzer, Bailey, who is still a puppy, takes advantage of me by climbing up on my lap. I don't mind at all. This last trip, I drove both ways. Bailey slept on a pad in between Bob and me. Bob's not the sucker I am. He prefers no pets wiggling around on his lap.
We've decided to stay home for Thanksgiving. We were planning a trip to the Outer Banks. However, we decided to add on to our downstairs patio instead. We'll visit the Outer Banks next summer when we can go swimming in the ocean.
For Christmas, we've decided to spend it in our favorite Christmas town, Gatlinburg. We'll stay in a campground just outside the town. We tow our Jeep whenever we camp. The Jeep gives us lots of mobility.
This next year we plan to take a trip up the east coast, all the way to Maine. Along the way, we'll stop in Rhode Island, my birth State. I want to visit the beach I used to go to as well as eat clam cakes at Aunt Carrie's not far from the beach, Sandy Point. It's beautiful along the beach route which will give me a little bit of nostalgia and will introduce Bob to a part of the country he hasn't yet traveled.
In a year or two, we plan a big adventure. Bob has traveled out west. I have as well, but only by air. I was once at the edge of the Rocky Mountains where I picked up my brother and his girlfriend and brought them back to where we lived in Illinois. However, I was only able to get a small glimpse of the Rockies. A trip out west will be a spectacular adventure for me. We'll drive out by taking the northern route, then return traveling through the southern route. We'll get to see a lot of the west, and we'll take our time doing it. We're talking about a month-long trip.
Despite the threat of hurricanes, we're happy we chose to live at the beach. Fortunately, the Myrtle Beach coastline is indented, so it misses many of the hurricanes. When they do come on shore, they are the tail of the storm. We're also happy we now have a means of enjoying the Smokie Mountains and Gatlinburg. Also, we will be taking a trip back to Nashville to see some of our friends and enjoying some of our old stomping grounds. Best of all, we will do all of that and more while driving our rolling home while towing our Jeep enabling us to go wherever we want while we're camping.
We have indeed discovered the best of both worlds. We live at the beach. Plus, it has been a wonderful, unplanned surprise to realize we have lots of trips to look forward to in our future.


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LOS ANGELES – Today, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris issued her third annual report on elementary school truancy and chronic absenteeism in California, In School + On Track 2015. The report finds that, compared to last year, California still faces a crisis in school attendance: 230,000 California elementary school students are chronically absent – missing more than 10% of the school year – and more than 1 in 5 are truant, having three or more unexcused absences.
The report also outlines significant progress made in the past year in increasing awareness of the importance of attendance within school districts, tracking attendance year over year, and rethinking discipline policies that remove students from the classroom.
In response, a group of diverse elected officials and advocates from across California released the following statements in support.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson:
"You can have the best facilities, the best teachers, and the best curriculum in the world, but none of that matters if students are not in school. That's why the California Department of Education has put so much effort into increasing school attendance. I welcome Attorney General Kamala Harris's interest and work on this issue. Together we can make great progress in keeping students in school."
California Health and Human Services Secretary Diana S. Dooley:
"This report underscores the positive impact that school attendance has on public health, public safety and the long-term health of our state. We must continue to work towards an environment where all California children have an equal opportunity to succeed."
David Rattray, Executive Vice President, Education & Workforce Development, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce:
"The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce shares Harris' concerns about chronic absenteeism and supports her efforts through our partnerships, such as The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. We have long been concerned about the achievement gap with vulnerable students, and her report shows that more than 75 percent of students who are chronically absent are low-income. We believe the talent pool of the future is best served when young people are present and engaged in school. That's why we support linked learning, connecting students with future careers and real-world challenges, and we know this will be a step towards resolving this crisis."
Ted Lempert, President, Children Now:
"We commend Attorney General Kamala Harris for her leadership and efforts to highlight the importance of chronic absence and truancy in putting an end to the school-to-prison pipeline. In School + On Track 2015 highlights persistent disparities and provides the most comprehensive analysis available in California, since the statewide data system doesn't capture attendance data. It highlights the progress some districts are making, and it's an important reminder that attendance matters and we need all parents and stakeholders to work together to make sure all children are in school and on track to succeed."
Hedy Chang, Director, Attendance Works:
"The Attorney General's Office has delivered an impressive report that not only exposes the scope of absenteeism in California but reveals the progress that districts are making toward addressing this problem. It demonstrates the power of an attorney general to call for monitoring chronic absence and using it as a trigger for prevention and early intervention long before resorting to legal action."
Serena Clayton, Ph.D., Executive Director, The California School-Based Health Alliance:
"The California School-Based Health Alliance is proud to have contributed to this important report and applauds the Attorney General for calling attention to this issue. School-based health providers across the state have firsthand experience with both the causes and consequences of chronic absence. Economic inequities prevent many children from getting the health, mental health, and dental care they need, which leads to untreated health problems that keep kids out of class. School-based health centers are an important part of a comprehensive solution to improving attendance, advancing equity, and closing the achievement gap."
Brian Lee, California State Director, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids:
"On behalf of over 400 police chiefs, sheriffs, district attorneys and victims of crime, we commend the Attorney General for continuing to highlight the need to keep kids in school and learning. Reducing chronic absence, truancy, and suspensions will go a long way towards keeping kids off the streets, out of trouble and on track to success; it will also enhance the safety of our communities and neighborhoods today, tomorrow, and in the long run."
Jennifer Peck, Executive Director, Partnership for Children & Youth:
"The Partnership for Children & Youth commends Attorney General Kamala Harris' leadership in shining a light on the role that chronic absence and attendance play in our education system, and how significantly they contribute to the achievement and opportunity gaps. This new report is a crucial step in raising awareness about the challenge, and highlights solutions we must all work towards. We are excited to work with the Attorney General and other partners to make sure we are doing more to support young people with after school and summer program opportunities and to spread the growth of Community Schools so that more kids are getting the support they need to show up at school, ready to learn, every day."
The entire report is available at www.oag.ca.gov/truancy/2015.


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Posted on April 11, 2017 in: General News
Please join the Knights of Columbus Council 1587 for their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th, beginning at 1 PM on the Parish grounds.
All children ages 1 through 10 years of age are encouraged to participate.
There will be prizes in all age groups.
All Saints Catholic Church
7 McMenamy Road St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-397-1440
Fax: 636-397-1421
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm


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It's difficult to eliminate pests if they're in your home. You might have to spend some money and some time to get rid of your pest control problem. Use the following advice to prevent pests from taking over your life.
Start from where the starting line is. If you are dealing with pest issues, try to determine and remove the factors which keep them thriving. The pests came there looking for something, whether it was for food, shelter or something else. Be sure to close off points of entrance and keep food scraps cleaned up. Eliminate water leaks under the house.
Do not forget about getting your home tested for pests before buying. Many pest problems go undetected upon an initial inspection. Only by living in the home will the problem become apparent.
Use a specially trained dog to determine whether or not your home is infested with termites. A human termite inspector can only verify that about a third of your home is safe. Trained termite sniffing dogs can check your home out completely. Trained dogs can detect methane gas that results from the eating of wood by termites.
Fix any leaks in your water system. All pests need a water source to survive. Some pests can actually sense that water is dripping from far away. Don't be the cause of your own infestation. With a bit of effort, you can avoid attracting rodents in the first place.
Fleas can be hard to eliminate, but there are various ways to eliminate them and their eggs. First, you should vacuum every single day. Once you do this, use a flea spray. After you finish, dispose of the vacuum bag immediately.
If you have rats and mice and wish to plant new trees, don't plant them very close to the building. Rodents can enter your home more easily if they can climb a tree and drop onto your roof. Keep trees 15 feet or further away from your house.
Having outdoor lighting is great to have when you are entertaining or to keep strange people away from your house at night, but it's also a great way to attract pests. If you really need outdoor lighting, choose the color of the light carefully. Pink, orange and yellow lights attract the fewest pests.
If you have a pest problem, you can easily find a solution. The staff at your nearby home improvement center are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pest control. They know which treatments are effective at getting rid of various pests.
Be sure and get rid of any fallen trees in your yard. Cut them up and use the pieces for firewood. You can sell it, use it, or give it away. The stump must be eradicated too. This dead wood will also attract termites.
As we said before, it is easy for pests to enter the house. Hopefully here you have gotten enough knowledge to keep pests away. If your issue with pests is out of control, you may need the assistance of an exterminator.


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Come Walk With Us
Reedy Fork is more than a church; it is a place of belonging. We belong in a community of people with a heart for God and a heart for others. God continues to bless us as we are used by Him in charting the unknown and envisioning for the future. Together we stand firm on the premise that With God, ALL Things Are Possible. We invite you to join our community.
"Our ultimate goal is to lead persons to Christ and help them become all that God has created them to be."


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The beautifully adorned Christmas tree is not finished until you add a pickle. According to legend, the first child to find the hidden pickle ornament on the tree, on Christmas morning, gets an extra blessing and gift from Santa Claus. Although both Germany and America claim this legend as their own, no one really knows how this intriguing tradition started. You can adopt this tradition and make it your own by getting the entire family involved in creating some pickle crafts for the Christmas season.
Christmas Pickle Ornament
Making a Christmas pickle ornament is a hands-on project for children of all ages. Simple craft materials can be purchased at local craft supply stores, or from online stores specializing in craft materials. With adult help, young children can fashion pickles out of white modeling clay. Older children can do this independently. Make sure to use a drinking straw to poke a hole at the top of the pickle. This is how you will string the pickle on the tree. Use package directions to dry the clay, which usually takes 24 to 48 hours depending on the brand. Once dried, children can paint their pickles green with tempera paint and paintbrushes. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle with glitter. Once dry, you have an original pickle ornament.
Tissue Paper Pickle Ornaments
A tissue paper pickle ornament will add to the holiday spirit when hung on the tree. Gather green construction paper, green tissue paper, and craft glue. Cut out pickle shapes in whatever size you choose keeping in mind that the smaller ornaments will be harder to find. Punch a hole at the top of the pickle using a hole-punch so that the ornaments may be strung. If these ornaments are for decoration throughout the house, any size will work. Have children help by ripping the tissue paper into small pieces. Instruct children on how to spread glue on the paper using a cotton swab or craft stick. Children may stick small pieces of tissue paper wherever they wish on their pickle. Once dried, these pickles make festive ornaments.
Pickle Print Ornaments
Pickle print ornaments use real pickles to create funky prints on white paper. This is a project for the entire family to enjoy. Gather white construction paper, green paint, and whole pickles. Roll a pickle in green paint and use to make pickle prints on the white paper. Once the white paper is filled with green pickle prints you can cut out pickle shapes and use them to decorate the house. Make sure to cut out a small one to use on the Christmas tree.
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If you're visiting Croatia, Roam-free Ninja might be just the perfect thing for you. This pocket sized wi-fi router is very practical. It can fit in even a very small bag and you can carry it around without any inconvenience.
Nowadays, Internet connection is not just a commodity but also a necessity. We all wish to be online especially when traveling. We want to be able to find, for example, our points of interests via Google map or some other app, useful tips on where to eat in our vicinity, translate a foreign language, contact our friends and family via Skype or some other app, or simply share our photos with them.
So with this little device you won't have to look for a wi-fi connection in a restaurant or coffee shop, while you're exploring Croatia.
One router has the capacity to connect up to 10 devices at the same time. So if you're traveling as a family or group of friends it's a great solution since you can split the cost.
There are no extra roaming fees or charges.
This wi-fi router is very simple to use. Once you get it, you just have to turn it on and then type in the password that is written on the back of the device, and that's it.
Here are 5 easy steps how it works:
- Book your device via web http://roamfree.ninja/n/putopis (prices range according to the time of the rent)
- Use our code putopis10off to get the 10% discount
- Collect your device – it will be delivered to your hotel, apartment, hostel …
- Activate it with the password you'll receive, you'll get unlimited traffic, speeds up to 21.5 mbps
- Return it – using a yellow return envelope which you'll receive, and drop it in the yellow post box or office
It's really that simple. Just make sure you charge the device before you use it (you will receive the charger for the router too).
So enjoy your stay in Croatia, explore the country without any worries about the Internet connection.
3 – 14 day rental – 8.95 EUR/day
15 – 45 day rental – 7.95 EUR/day
45 + days rental – 6.25 EUR/day
- unlimited Internet
- high – speed mobile data network
- up to 21.5 mbps
- free delivery (return envelope included)


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Companies Vying for a Share of the Fast-growing Medicinal Cannabinoid Market
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01 Nov, 2017, 12:30 GMT
NEW YORK, November 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
With sales projected to achieve a compound annual growth of 25 percent to reach over $20 billion by 2021, the cannabis market is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing in the U.S., attracting a diverse cast of innovators and spawning an entire industry for the manufacture of cannabidiol (CBD)-based products. PotNetwork Holding, Inc. (OTC: POTN) (POTN Profile), through its Diamond CBD subsidiary, is one of the leading companies involved in the research, development and marketing of CBD-based products derived from hemp, while Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP) grows hemp and produces hemp-based products for the industrial and medical cannabis markets. Large-cap players include Terra Tech Corp. (OTC: TRTC), which has a diverse portfolio within this market, including medical cannabis cultivation and hydroponic produce through its subsidiaries Blum, IVXX Inc., MedicFarm LLC, Edible Gardens and GrowOp Technology; Amfil Technologies, Inc. (OTC: AMFE), the developer of a green solution for the control of pests and plant bacteria in the growth of medical marijuana; and Surna, Inc. (OTC: SRNA), which develops technologies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), which includes legal cannabis cultivation facilities in North America.
Accounting for up to 40 percent of the cannabis plant extracts, CBD is a valuable component of the broader marijuana industry, driven by its wide range of potential medicinal and therapeutic benefits. According to Hemp Business Journal (http://nnw.fm/EvT2G), the market for CBD products derived from hemp - a non-psychoactive variety of the cannabis plant - is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 53 percent to the year 2020. While it is illegal to grow hemp at an industrial level in the United States, importation of the plant is permitted.
This is where PotNetwork Holding's (OTC: POTN) Diamond CBD subsidiary is carving its niche in the cannabis industry. Diamond CBD focuses its business efforts on the research and development of CBD hemp extracts sourced from its own hemp farms in Scandinavia, where its non-genetically modified plants are organically grown and dried before being shipped to the U.S. for processing. Diamond CBD has developed technology that employs cold, supercritical CO2 extraction to ensure the highest quality of CBD oils for its extensive range of products.
Legal in every state in the nation, Diamond CBD's CBD-based products include oils, vapes, edible products, pet food additive and a range of creams. The company also manufactures Crystal Dabs, a range of raw crystallized CBD powder that can be added to food and other products. CBD oil has proven to be effective in the treatment of anxiety, pain and as therapy for diseases like Parkinson's, Crohn's and cancer.
As the company pursues its share of the market, PotNetwork is assembling a team of industry pioneers to guide the company's endeavors to develop targeted formulas designed to deliver results for a diverse spectrum of challenges that studies reveal CBD can help.
On October 10, 2017, PotNetwork appointed to its advisory board Dr. Michael McKenzie, recognized as an expert in the medical cannabis industry and how cannabinoids can potentially be used in the treatment of many illnesses (http://nnw.fm/Kmxh5). As an advisor, PotNetworks believes his contribution will lead to the development of innovative product formulas based on CBD.
Dr. McKenzie's appointment was followed by news that Diamond CBD achieved record revenues of $1.76 million for August 2017, an increase of more than 20 percent over the previous month, according to a company press release (http://nnw.fm/d7Itj). For these two months combined, Diamond CBD achieved sales of over $3.2 million, which equates to 60 percent of revenues for the first six months of 2017. This places the company on course for record-breaking quarterly results.
PotNetwork continued to report progress for its Diamond CBD subsidiary, and on October 24 reported the launch of Diamond CBD's new product line: honey packed straws infused with CBD, combining the potential therapeutic attributes of both cannabis and honey (http://nnw.fm/Ga7R9).
"We continue to be excited by our continued escalating revenues month-after-month. We attribute these gains to increasing consumer acceptance of our products, and the expansion of our distribution network and product line. This summer underscores what we believe is a sustainable sales momentum that should further springboard sales in the 4th quarter strengthening an already record year," Maria Gomez, Regional Vice President of Sales for Diamond CBD, stated in a press release. "When released, we are confident that our official third quarter and year-to-date operating results will reflect the continual strengthening of our organization and brand, our growing market penetration, and the superior value of our products."
Based in Las Vegas, Hemp Inc. (OTC: HEMP) is focused on products made from industrial hemp, as well as the manufacture of medical cannabis and supplies marijuana to the recreational industry. Hemp Inc. has the stated intention of leading the hemp fiber industry in the U.S., which is estimated to be worth over $500 million. Through its subsidiary, Industrial Hemp Manufacturing Inc., the company owns the largest industrial hemp processing mill in the western hemisphere, based in Spring Hope, North Carolina. Hemp can be used to manufacture over 25,000 different products. CBD is extracted from its leaves and flowers, its oil can be used to make health and beauty products and the plant core can be used for building materials, as bio-fuel or to clean up oil spills. Hemp Inc. is valued at $5 million.
With market capitalization of over $114 million, Terra Tech Corp. (OTCQX: TRTC) operates several subsidiaries involved in the growing and processing of medical cannabis. Via one of its core brands, Blum™, the company produces a range of medical cannabis products which include flowers, concentrates, vapes and edibles. Another brand, IVXX, grows cannabis for the recreational and medical markets, ensuring rigorous testing to produce products of the highest quality. Through these two subsidiaries, and using controlled environment agriculture (CEA) techniques, Terra Tech is committed to growing the highest quality cannabis and conducting research to develop medical cannabis-based products for the treatment of various ailments.
Further demonstrating the diversity of the cannabis industry is Amfil Technologies (OTC: AMFE), which through its GRO3 Systems subsidiary has developed ozone-based sanitization technology specifically designed for the marijuana growing industry. When it started out, GRO3 targeted medical marijuana growers exclusively, but with the advent of marijuana use legalization in several states, the company expanded its offering to cannabis growers for the recreational market. Its sanitization system eliminates pests, bacteria and molds from crops grown in a controlled environment. This is a green solution that eliminates the need for pesticides and chemicals, ensuring crops conform to strict FDA food and drug safety standards. The company has installed its systems for companies like Nestle, Pepsi, Sun Pacific and Sysco Foods.
Surna (OTC: SRNA) is a team of multi-disciplinary engineers that design, develop, manufacture and install CEA systems. With proficiencies in mechanical engineering, agricultural science and indoor farming, Surna uses its proprietary predictive facility modeling techniques to develop cultivation control systems for growers of cannabis, among other crops. These are complex systems for indoor climate control, irrigation and air sanitation for mold and mildew control. In August, 2017, Surna introduced a new senior management team to increase revenue and execute its growth plan. The company's market cap on October 27, 2017 was just over $21 million.
With evident commitment to new product research and development, and a drive to deliver products of the highest quality, these companies are positioned to take advantage of the healthy growth forecast for the hemp and cannabis industries.
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Due to due to urban sprawl in Perth and the size of the state of Western Australia, GPS trackers can really produce savings for company and fleet vehicle operators.
The Perth area and the state of Western Australia is relatively flat so in most areas the mobile phone system (2G and 3G) services are pretty good. In fact Telstra has very good coverage over the greater Perth area and surrounding WA towns. This means in most cases, GPS trackers, including those from fleetminder, can send location data consistently and regularly.
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NRL Freightlines, based in Welshpool, operate with a fleet of 10 new prime movers coupled with trailers and side loaders. They specialize in container freight between the Fremantle Port and their customers and in addition, have facilities for container storage.
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