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After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. ~Aldous Huxley, Music at Night and Other Essays
Music is so profound in this manner than it transcends any one language and can affect us universally as humans. Much like people perceive their environments differently based on a little bit of nature and a little bit of nurture, music is interpreted by our minds and our hearts alike. What interests me the most about this is the way in which we gain exposure to music and how over time that exposure changes our perception. Even more so, I am interested in the cycle of moods that governs what music we feel like listening to at any given time.
As a kid, music generally found its way into my ears via the FM radio, soundtrack of a movie or television program, or the occasional gift of a cassette tape. Later on the CD dominated and teamed up with word of mouth. Then, as a teenager, live shows joined the crew of exposure to new tunes. Yet, with the responsibilities of day to day life, you really have to afford time to actively expose yourself to new music. Well, that is unless you enlist the help of the radio or a music channel on television (Do they even play music anymore?).
The joy of music should never be interrupted by a commercial. ~Leonard Bernstein
The more time I spend listening to the radio, the more I can't stand it. Satellite radio aside, hearing the same songs over and over again that someone else is choosing to play just doesn't sit well with me. And don't get me started on morning shows… So anyway, I've been craving a way to access new music, and remember or discover old music, for a long time coming. Well, thanks to this tangle of wires we call the internet, and no doubt the hard work of those responsible, we have internet radio. Often times completely devoid of commercials, and most definitely capable of bringing unknown music to your ears, internet radio has revolutionized the way people listen to music… and has been doing so for years.
The element of discovery can be similar to traditional radio but is often augmented with new information thanks to the nature of the technology. Pandora, for example, operates on the Human Genome Project which started in 2000. Pandora allows you to create a "radio station" or channel based on a song, artist, or genre. The application finds similar songs based on a large number of characteristics like beat, vocal style, type of guitar distortion, etc. While listening you can give each song a thumbs up or a thumbs down and future playback will adjust accordingly. Lyrics, history, purchase information, and more are all available right there on the site. Grooveshark, Live365, Shoutcast, and a horde of other sites have similar features. Even FM radio channels now benefit from having track listings live online; listeners find their way to purchasing music. What is incredibly cool is the availability of the more niche underground genres to share their music with the world.
Through these internet radio sites I have discovered and rediscovered genres, artists, and songs I would have never been able to find if relying solely on FM radio or television. New tunes are a healthy way to keep things fresh and are a huge motivator, especially when crunching away on a design, some coding, or anything else for that matter. So log on and crank it up!


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Our first community event of 2018 is the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Playhouse Build and Auction Event on Sunday, April 29th at the Pen Centre. It runs from 11:00am to 4:00pm and the team will be located behind the A&W in the Pen Centre Parking Lot.
Last year, the Raiders participated in this event and it was a great success to get involved with the Niagara Region. We are looking for four players to volunteer for this event and be ambassadors for our team.The opportunity will be a first come first serve basis and please contact President Brad Anderson if you would like to join.
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And yes, I feel sluggish and bloated from the high amounts of refined sugar, gluten, and alcohol that have found their way into my system, along with all sorts of other grains. So, starting tomorrow, I'm going back to my modified paleo plan from the beginning of the year because I felt awesome doing that.
And YES, I wish I had someone to snuggle up to, but the more I think about it, the more I start to think I'm at a stage where I'm simply in love with the idea of being in love. Again. (More on that in the next week.)
And yes, this is a super-short post just to say, "Don't worry; I'm still here. I'll be back at full-strength soon. Promise."
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I was reading Frank Viola's Advice for Christian Authors a few days ago. I was a little discouraged when I read Tip 5:
"Build a readership base.This is vital if a publisher will look at your work. It's also vital if your book will be purchased by people beyond your best friends and family. Even if it's self-published. The best way to build a reader base in our day is to start a blog and work on building it well.
"Make your first goal 1,000 regular readers (subscribers) who will be inclined to spread the word about your blog to their friends. Then build from there. See my Tips for Bloggers and What I've Learned in Two Years of Blogging. Also begin using Twitter and create a web page. For more ideas, see Daniel Decker's 14 Platform Building Tips for Authors. Note: If your blog isn't attracting readers, then you may want to rethink writing a book. Unless you're writing the book only for yourself and your friends. Which is perfectly fine. And if the book is stellar, it will spread through word-of-mouth to some extent. Maybe even beyond."
My blogs don't have 1,000 subscribers (far from it!), and I'm not sure that all of my subscribers would purchase a book that I have written. But should that discourage me from writing a book? I'd say "Not necessarily."
One reason is that my blogs do get readers. Granted, it's not thousands per day, but it's still a fairly respectable number, in my opinion (within the 100-200 range). Second, I have written articles for Helium, and some of them have ranked pretty high in terms of their ratings. Some of them have been duds, mind you, but I've written enough well-received ones that I know that I have potential. Third, if I were to write a book, I could promote it on my blog, and that could attract customers. Even if my blog does not have 1,000 subscribers, it does turn up in Google searches. If I write a book that talks about something that people are interested in, and they search for their topic of interest on Google or Yahoo, there's a good chance that they will arrive at my blog and see my reference to my book, then they can decide for themselves whether or not they want to buy it. My blog is a way for me to get the word out, in short. And fourth, something that I have noticed about Frank Viola is that he writes—-he's written books that he has published himself, he's written books that others have published, and he's written books for the Internet. What I glean from this is that a person who desires to write should write, rather than being discouraged from writing, even if the task is not successful (according to certain measures of success). And it may help if the writer submits articles online or writes guest posts for other blogs.
I'm not writing as someone who has written books. I realize that writing books and getting them published is far from being a cake-walk, and seasoned authors like Frank Viola and others do a service when they offer tips to would-be authors. (BTW, check out Viola's links in the quote above.) But I think it's important for people to focus on what they do have and what they can do, rather than being discouraged at what they don't have. As a glass-is-half-empty kind of guy, that is a struggle for me! But hope is important, as long as one doesn't expect a cake-walk.


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Symptoms usually begin to show when these children are between 12 and 30 months. Symptoms may change over the years and all children, including children with autism, learn as they grow.
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You may know a child with autism.
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Some never learn to use spoken language, while others will only learn the basic language specific to their needs. A child may mostly repeat what he hears (echolalia). Others develop advanced speech, but have problems if in their ability to express feelings or ideas, or in knowing the right way or time to say things.
The actions of others are confusing to these children and they may withdraw from social interactions. Many have difficulty with interactive play. They may have difficulty picking up social clues so their action may not be appropriate for the situation.
With their difficulty understanding abstract ideas, these children usually prefer and learn best through concrete activities. Some show little imaginative play, some have imaginative play, but it tends to follow set themes or interests. Many prefer to repeat the same activities over and over. The child may even "withdraw into himself", engaging in repetitive self-stimulation such as rocking or rhythmic moving of the hands. These children often seek out the security of routines, and can become very dependent on them. They may avoid new experiences or situations.
It appears from both the observations of others and by first person accounts that these children often experience perceptions differently. Sights, sounds, textures that we easily accept can cause anxiety and even rage in a child. One child, for example, said that red hurt his eyes. Another flew into a rage when she felt the "prickle" of wool. They may find human contact stressful at times.
Difficulties in understanding and articulating their own emotions, or those of others, may cause your child's response in some situation to appear to be inappropriate. Emotional outbursts are common and it may be difficult for them to regain control. These outbursts may result in a child trying to hurt themselves or others. Characteristics of Aspergers Syndrome
Aspergers Syndrome shares many of the same characteristics as autism. The key characteristics are:
Difficulty with Social Relationships
Unlike people with 'classic' autism, who often appear to be withdrawn and uninterested in the world around them, many people with Asperger syndrome try hard to be sociable and do not dislike human contact. However, they still find it hard to understand non-verbal signals, including facial expressions.
Difficulty with Communication
People with Asperger syndrome may speak very fluently but they may not take much notice of the reaction of people listening to them; they may talk on and on regardless of the listener's interest or may appear insensitive to their feelings.
Despite having good language skills, people with Aspergers Syndrome may sound over-precise or over-literal-jokes can cause problems as can exaggerate language and metaphors; for example, a person with Aspergers Syndrome may be confused or frightened by a statement like ???she but my head off'.
Lack of Imagination
While they often excel at learning facts and figures, people with Aspergers Syndrome find it hard to think in abstract ways. This can cause problems for children in school where they may have difficulty with certain subjects, such as literature or religious studies.
Special Interests
People with Aspergers Syndrome often develop an almost obsessive interest in a hobby or collection. Usually their interest involves arranging or memorizing facts about a specialist subject, such as train timetables, Derby winners, or the dimensions of cathedrals. Love of Routines For people with Aspergers Syndrome any unexpected change in routine can be upsetting. Young children may impose their own routines, such as insisting on always walking the same route to school. At school, sudden changes, such as an alteration to the timetable, may upset them. People with Aspergers Syndrome often prefer to order their day according to a set pattern. If they work set hours then any unexpected delay, such as a traffic hold-up, can make them anxious or upset.
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With the recent renaming of the platform I feel inclined to say something, although I'm quite enjoying my "I don't give a fuck" vacation. Feels great. I want to stay in "I don't give a fuck" forever, but that's not realistic.
Thankfully the most excellent Joseph Labrecque wrote a post about it. It says everything. It's also refreshingly educated, in contrast to tech "journalists" who've consistently spewed click-bait lies out of their ass.
I'm surprised only a few major news outlets have jumped on this. I thought headlines screaming "Adobe FINALLY killing Flash!" would be all over the web by now. I stand corrected. Shit hit the fan like a tornado in a manure field. It's a trendy BS fest. I am deeply saddened by this yet another demonstration of ignorant (I would go so far as to say dishonest) tech journalism, but firm in my resolution not to give a fuck.
I don't understand. Are these educated news writers not capable of anything else but fabricating facts? Is pathological lying really the norm here? Shit… here I go… I'm supposed to be on an "I don't give a fuck" vacation.
His article:
Adobe Animate CC: The Evolution of Flash Professional
Some wonderful quotes that resonate with me:
"There have been handfuls of supporters who have fought alongside us in this effort – some within Adobe but most on the outskirts just building cool stuff every day despite what we've had to deal with."
"The Adobe Runtimes, Flash Player and AIR have had a rough couple of years. There has bee no other technology which has seen such an amount of literal death threats against it than Flash Player. However, both runtimes manage to survive… and even thrive across certain segments of distribution."
As usual, he can't be more right on. I highly recommend following him and his work. He is fearless. I don't have the energy/guts to fight for, and disseminate rumors, of the platform like he does.
I thought I also would publish an answer to a question I was recently asked about the Flash platform. It was for an ongoing interview. As things are, even if I really don't give a fuck anymore, I think I should say something because… well… I FUCKING LOVE FLASH. :) …Wait, sorry, I FUCKING LOVE ANIMATE! :D
The question was if "I still use Flash, and if it's impending death has been greatly exaggerated."
Flash dies on a yearly basis. The platform has a long history of being "hated" by journalists. If you feel so inclined you can find articles from 1999. I could start providing links, but for the sake of brevity I think it's best not to. I remember when Microsoft announced Sparkle (later became Silverlight) media was calling that the "Flash Killer". I had friends telling me that I should "get on this Sparkle bandwagon because Flash is a sinking boat." So, if you understand where I'm coming from, I'm really done with this discussion.
I have been at this (making "web stuff") for a very long time. My knowledge doesn't just start or end with the Flash platform. I consider myself prolific in Javascript, php, MySQL, etc… no point in compiling a list.
I've concluded that the only people I listen to about Flash news are the Flash team. That's the only reliable source. Adobe's teams (Flash Player and AIR) release updates on a monthly basis, with new features every quarter. So Flash is in active development. The standalone Flash Player runtime is updated 1.2 billion times per month directly from users going to Adobe. Integrated Flash Player is built into Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 11, and Microsoft Edge. They have major partners that have embedded Flash Player into their platforms. For me it's also essential to reach people on "older" platforms (older systems, older browsers, etc), and Flash can guarantee that… This could go on, so I'll stop.
I'm more than familiar with all the arguments, and stigma.
It's insecure: What isn't? If you mean "the most insecure", this is false. I think the fact that it was used for banner ads made it a popular target to hate and exploit. If you blame Flash for vulnerabilities, it's missing the point, and part of a larger problem.
So… For my purposes, Flash is very much relevant and alive.
I get that this sounds like an evangelist, but honestly ANYTHING positive you say about the platform these days will be looked down on or written off as that. The conversation has gotten so toxic that you can literally make a sub-par game, and then make a big deal about how Flash is dead, and how you ported your game to javascript (because of how dead it is), and win an award just for saying that. If I where to make a Unity game, and then port it to Unreal, and make a big deal about how Unity is dead, would I get the same level of attention?
The Unity Player is "dead", does this mean Unity is dead? When you pronounce Flash dead do you mean the entire platform, or just the player? AIR is huge. According to current statistics from Adobe, and the Flash teams, dead is not the case.
It really depends on the industry you are in/what you have been using it for. In terms of online advertising it is (thankfully) "dead". Flash based banner ads where never a good idea, because users could just turn the plugin off. This alone cost the ad industry billions. I forget the exact numbers.
Saying "Flash is dead" is also missing the point of a larger discussion. The web is not what it used to be. It's not as free or open. We say it is, but that's forgetting how it used to be.
I believe that mobile platforms are basically holding the web hostage. For example, there is no interest from Apple to support all the standards (real full-frontal HTML5 like we all wish). If the browser on the phone where any "good" it would compete too much with apps.
We are coming from an early web where websites where very creative, everyone had one, everyone created it, pretty much from the ground up, the amount of experimentation was amazing. I mean, we where talking about composers for websites. The web as virtual reality. 3D websites. It was very similar to how the indie game scene is now. After social media this changed a lot. It's not at all as creative as it was. It's all about monetization.
I could make a very long essay about how the web as we once knew it is "done", but perhaps it's part of another discussion…
So when people ask me the "Flash dead" question… did you know that ALL the art and animation in BlueSuburbia was created in Flash? It's a 100% fully animated interactive vector art project. I will never be able to do this with the (current state of) HTML5.
Furthermore… ALL my art is created in Flash. Visit Tetrageddon, play my games, there is not one thing there that hasn't been created in Flash. With the exception of exporting the graphics into a format that javascript can handle – mostly animated gifs because those are the funnest for me.
All the pixel art is created with Flash, rotoscoping, animation… I even create some sound using the program (you can use it as a sound generating tool) — but that's just SOME. If need be, I export to different formats. It's an immense time saver for me, and simply a blessing to work with because it's so flexible.
The only thing I really don't do exclusively in it is audio work. For that I use FLStudio or Audacity.
Show me an HTML5 tool that can do all that. If you're ready to recommend one, don't. I already tried that one.
So now I am constantly being told that I should go back to a workflow that involves I don't know how many different programs (because I should not use Flash). One for creating art assets, another for animating (maybe if I'm lucky I can make both art assets and some animation in one, but probably will have to be two separate programs), and another for programming, and another for sound work… This is going to triple production time for me.
I really have 0 interest anymore in defending the tools I use. I've heard it all.
I use both HTML5 (javascript, etc…) and Flash. I need both. Used together, I love all the advantages I get. I consider myself just as strongly versed in javascript as I am in Flash (actionscript) — if you go so far as to call me "good at Flash". When I'm told to go try/learn whatever.js or Haxe, please understand that I have.
I chose Flash for very specific quality related reasons. I can't pull off the amount of work, the level of quality, ubiquitousness, and flexibility in another platform (for the web). This is by no means an amateur saying this. I've been working with the web for a long time. I choose my tools (platforms, languages, etc) very carefully, and consistently look for alternatives.
Furthermore… Extended commentary…
I'm happy I get to use another name for the software other than Flash. Unfortunately, and no thanks to the fine journalism the web enjoys today (that was sarcasm, it's not fine), it's a dirty word that I must fight for. I'm here putting up with people equating those that "use Flash" with the same kind of evil as "pedophiles". I mean, really? Wow!
The name change came hard for me at first, just because I can see all these haters (the one's I've had to deal with) being "right". I hate it when assholes win.
I'm happy that they are continuing to treat AIR and .swf as first class citizens. That would have been my only concern. Should I pursue other, less stressful interests? Motorcycle mechanic finally? Let me check… Nope, AIR and .swf are still there!
Interactivity (not HTML5) is my main concern, and if they're not stopping their support, I'm not stopping my creative endeavors.
On another, serious note… Really, and this is personal:
Tech journalism has been THE source of heartache and burnout for me all this year. If there is a reason for me to want to quit tech altogether (just walk away from computers), it is not the past constant sexual harassment, stalking, death/rape threats, it has been them.
I can't believe the complete, blatant, heartbreaking, misconstruction of "facts" and outward lying that has been demonstrated here. I say heartbreaking because I used to look up to these people. I used to LIKE reading it, now I question the motives behind every damn article.
After reading some of these articles I was left wondering if they are even using the same Flash as I am.
At any rate…
I'm happy.
I only have to stay away from social media so I avoid the "oh so deader than the deadest death" clickbait headlines.
But what am I doing here? I'm on an "I don't give a fuck" hiatus.


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Fulham's history is full of youngsters who rose through the ranks to play significant roles in the First Team, with the likes of Johnny Haynes, George Cohen, Paul Parker and Sean Davis just a handful that spring to mind.
It's a philosophy which the current Fulham Academy is proudly carrying on today, with 30 players – and counting – having made their senior debuts since the start of the 2011/12 season.
In July 2012, the Club announced that the Academy had been awarded Category One status under the new Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). The Academy is central to the Club's current and future plans, as was evidenced by the significant redevelopment of our Motspur Park Training Ground in the summer of 2016, to keep the facilities in line with the best available.
Huw Jennings was appointed as the Club's Academy Director in December 2008 following successful spells at Southampton and the Premier League, where he served as Youth Development Manager. Further high profile appointments followed, including Malcolm Elias, who joined as Head of Talent ID and Recruitment, and Steve Wigley who became Under-18s Manager and subsequently Head of Academy Coaching.
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What is it and how is it used?
TRACTOCILE contains atosiban. TRACTOCILE can be used to delay the premature birth of your baby. TRACTOCILE is used in pregnant adult women, from week 24 to week 33 of the pregnancy.
TRACTOCILE works by making the contractions in your womb (uterus) less strong. It also makes the contractions happen less often. It does this by blocking the effect of a natural hormone in your body called ?oxytocin? which causes your womb (uterus) to contract.
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What do you have to consider before using it?
Do not use TRACTOCILE:
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to atosiban or any of the other ingredients of TRACTOCILE (listed in Section 6).
- If you are less than 24 weeks pregnant.
- If you are more than 33 weeks pregnant.
- If your waters have broken (premature rupture of your membranes) and you have completed 30 weeks of your pregnancy or more.
- If your unborn baby (foetus) has an abnormal heart rate.
- If you have bleeding from your vagina and your doctor wants your unborn baby to be delivered straight away.
- If you have something called ?severe pre-eclampsia? and your doctor wants your unborn baby to be delivered straight away. Severe pre-eclampsia is when you have very high blood pressure, fluid retention and/or protein in your urine.
- If you have something called ?eclampsia? which is similar to ?severe pre-eclampsia? but you would also have fits (convulsions). This will mean your unborn baby needs to be delivered straight away.
- If your unborn baby has died.
- If you have or could have an infection of your womb (uterus).
- If your placenta is covering the birth canal.
- If your placenta is detaching from the wall of your womb.
- If you or your unborn baby have any other conditions where it would be dangerous to continue with your pregnancy. Do not use TRACTOCILE if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, midwife or pharmacist before you are given TRACTOCILE.
Take special care with TRACTOCILE:
Check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist before you are given TRACTOCILE:
- If you think your waters might have broken (premature rupture of your membranes).
- If you have kidney or liver problems.
- If you are between 24 and 27 weeks pregnant.
- If you are pregnant with more than one baby.
- If your contractions start again, treatment with TRACTOCILE can be repeated up to three more times.
- If your unborn baby is small for the time of your pregnancy.
- Your womb may be less able to contract after your baby has been born. This may cause bleeding.. If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor, midwife or pharmacist before you are given TRACTOCILE.
Taking other medicines:
Please tell your doctor, midwife or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, including herbal medicines.
How is it used?
TRACTOCILE will be given to you in a hospital by a doctor, nurse or midwife. They will decide how much you need. They will also make sure the solution is clear and free from particles.
TRACTOCILE will be given into a vein (intravenously) in three stages:
- The first injection of 6.75 mg in 0.9 ml will be slowly injected into your vein over one minute.
- Then a continuous infusion (drip) will be given at a dose of 18 mg per hour for 3 hours.
- Then another continuous infusion (drip) at a dose of 6 mg per hour will be given for up to 45 hours, or until your contractions have stopped. Treatment should last no longer than 48 hours in total. Further treatment with TRACTOCILE can be used if your contractions start again. Treatment with TRACTOCILE can be repeated up to three more times. During treatment with TRACTOCILE, your contractions and your unborn baby?s heart rate may be monitored. It is recommended that no more than three re-treatments should be used during a pregnancy.
What are possible side effects?
Like all medicines, TRACTOCILE can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The side effects seen in the mother are generally of a mild severity. There are no known side effects on the unborn or new-born baby.
The following side effects may happen with this medicine:
Very common (affects more than 1 in 10 people)
- Feeling sick (nausea).
Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people)
- Headache.
- Feeling dizzy.
- Hot flushes.
- Being sick (vomiting).
- Fast heart beat.
- Low blood pressure. Signs may include feeling dizzy or light-headed.
- A reaction at the site where the injection was given.
- High blood sugar.
Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people)
- High temperature (fever).
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
- Itching.
- Rash.
Rare (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people)
- Your womb may be less able to contract after your baby has been born. This may cause bleeding.
- Allergic reactions.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice these or any other side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor, midwife or pharmacist.
How should it be stored?
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not use TRACTOCILE after the expiry date which is stated on the label EXP {MM/YYYY}. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Store in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C).
- Store in the original package in order to protect from light.
- Once the vial has been opened, the product must be used straight away.
- Do not use TRACTOCILE if you notice particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.
Further information
What TRACTOCILE contains
- The active substance is atosiban.
- Each vial of TRACTOCILE 6.75 mg/0.9 ml solution for injection contains atosiban acetate equivalent to 6.75 mg of atosiban in 0.9 ml.
- The other ingredients are mannitol, hydrochloric acid and water for injections.
What TRACTOCILE looks like and contents of the pack
TRACTOCILE 6.75 mg/0.9 ml solution for injection is a clear, colourless solution without particles. One pack contains one vial containing 0.9 ml solution.
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The following information is intended for medical or healthcare professionals only: (See also section 3)
Instructions for use
Before using TRACTOCILE, the solution should be examined to ensure it is clear and free from particles.
TRACTOCILE is given intravenously in three successive stages:
- The initial intravenous injection of 6.75 mg in 0.9 ml is slowly injected into a vein over one minute.
- A continuous infusion at a rate of 24 ml/hour is given for 3 hours.
- A continuous infusion at a rate of 8 ml/hour is given for up to 45 hours, or until the contractions of the uterus have subsided.
The total duration of the treatment should be no more than 48 hours. Further treatment cycles of TRACTOCILE can be used should contractions recur. It is recommended that no more than three retreatments should be used during a pregnancy.
Preparation of the intravenous infusion
The intravenous infusion is prepared by diluting TRACTOCILE 37.5 mg/5 ml, concentrate for solution for infusion in sodium chloride 9 mg/ml (0.9%) solution for injection, Ringer's lactate solution or 5% w/v glucose solution. This is done by removing 10 ml of solution from a 100 ml infusion bagand replacing it with 10 ml TRACTOCILE 37.5 mg/5 ml concentrate for solution for infusion from two 5 ml vials to obtain a concentration of 75 mg atosiban in 100 ml. If an infusion bag with a different volume is used, a proportional calculation should be made for the preparation.
TRACTOCILE should not be mixed with other medicinal products in the infusion bag.


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Back in 2010 mobile apps were the latest and greatest thing. Delaney's Law Firm was one of the first law firms in Ontario to engage mobile device users and our law firm app can be found here:
Check it out – it has a child support calculator, land transfer tax calculator, and net present value calculator. All useful tools for lawyers and clients dealing with family law, real estate law, or personal injury law – the firm's three main practice areas.
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The older I get, the more prone I am to throw my own party. :-) I am deeply grateful to be where I am in life.....truly, as the Psalmist said, "the boundary lines have fallen in pleasant places for me."
Considering the option, getting older isnt such a bad deal...... My one big prayer is to be used to the full by my God, to stand before Him without shame and hear "Well done."
Last night was sweet and wonderful. Harvest celebrated its 10 year Anniversary. Great testimonies of changed lives. So many growing people. And great food to boot!
I am off to begin enjoying "birthday week". My sis's bday was yesterday, the 12th. My dad's is Friday, the 17th.
I'm glad I lost those 2 pounds last week.....!
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Ring the Peak Trail
Located in Colorado near Colorado Springs, Ring the Peak is a collection of trails and backcountry roads to circumnavigate Pikes Peak, as envisioned in the 1999 Pikes Peak Multi-Use Plan and adopted by FOTP. The trails cross federal, state, county, city, and sometimes private lands. The total length of the trail system is approximately 63 miles with approximately 80% of the route completed. Evaluation and planning is ongoing for the remaining 20%. The altitude ranges between 6,400 feet in Manitou Springs to 11,300 feet east of Portal 8 on Trail Segment 8-9; consequently, many trails are obscured by snow during the winter months. Currently, 9 portals provide access to the Ring trails, although there are numerous other ways to find your way to the Ring.
For directions to a trailhead, click the portal name in the column to the left of the map.
For a map of a trail, click on the segment in the column to the right of the map.
Signage: The Ring trails are all marked with green Carsonite stakes with 3 inch square labels. The color of the label indicates the direction of the travel, brown for clockwise and green for counterclockwise.
GPS tracks (gpx format): West side East side
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George Tooker
George Tooker is considered one of the America's preeminent painters. Initially a leading artist in the American Magic Realism movement, he regarded himself as a reporter of society rather than an interpreter.
George Tooker was born on August 5, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Belleport, Long Island. He took art classes from Malcolm Frazier, a Barbizon Style painter. He attended Philips Academy, a private boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts. In contrast to the elite environment of the campus, Tooker observed the lower classes during his trips to nearby Lowell and Lawrence, experiences that would inform his political sensibilities as well as his painting.
Although interested in attending art school after graduating from Philips Academy, he went to Harvard, studying English literature and becoming active in socialist causes on campus. In 1942, he received his undergraduate degree and entered the Marine Corps only to be discharged due to a physical issue. Beginning in 1943, he studied under Reginald Marsh and Kenneth Hayes Miller at the Art Students League in New York.
It was his friend Paul Cadmus who encouraged Tooker to try egg tempera, a medium from the Italian Renaissance that was garnering renewed interest among contemporary artists. Although quick drying, egg tempera was difficult to apply and especially difficult to change once on the gesso panels he used. Regarding Tooker's subjects, his paintings depict scenes of everyday American life that he transforms into iconic images, haunting psychological landscapes of numbing isolation, anonymity, and repetition.
His human figures are often of indeterminate sexuality or race, isolated in their bulky clothes, trapped in their own worlds. His deep exploration of geometric design and symmetry were important in his work and contributed to a slow pace that allowed him to produce only two paintings a year.
Tooker is often compared with Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth, and Samuel Beckett in terms of his themes and visual style. Perhaps the most widely known example of his painting is The Subway (1950), in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, and Government Bureau (1956) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His work is also in the permanent collections of the Columbus Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, among others. His first major exhibition was at the Edwin Hewitt Gallery in 1951 and since then he has been exhibited at institutions including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art, and the National Gallery of Art.
For the 2008 -2009 season, a major traveling exhibition and accompanying publication are being organized by the National Academy Museum, New York City; the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia; and the Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, Ohio.
In 1968, Tooker was elected to the National Academy of Design and is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He is represented by the DC Moore Gallery in New York.


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Blood group 'linked to heart disease'
By Anna-Marie Lever
Health reporter, BBC News
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People from blood groups A, B and AB are more at risk of heart disease than those with the more common blood type O, a study suggests.
Those with the rarest blood group, AB, are the most vulnerable - they are 23% more likely to suffer from heart disease than those with blood group O.
The researchers do not know why this is, but are now looking at how blood groups respond to improved lifestyle.
The findings are published in an American Heart Association Journal.
The study also found that for individuals with blood group B the risk of heart disease increased by 11%, and for blood type A, by 5%.
Lead author Prof Lu Qi, from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, said: "While people cannot change their blood type, our findings may help physicians better understand who is at risk of developing heart disease.
"It's good to know your blood type the same way you should know your cholesterol or blood pressure numbers.
Reduce the risk
"If you know you're at higher risk, you can reduce the risk by adopting a healthier lifestyle, such as eating right, exercising and not smoking."
The British Heart Foundation stressed it is important that we all look after ourselves to reduce the risk.
Doireann Maddock, a senior cardiac nurse from the charity said: "Nobody can influence what type of blood they are born with but a healthy lifestyle is something everybody can have an influence over.
"Eating healthily, getting active and stopping smoking are the types of things you should be worrying about, not your blood type.
"While these findings are certainly interesting we'll need more research to draw any firm conclusions about blood type and its role in heart disease risk."
The study did not look at why different blood types appear to have different risks of heart disease.
Prof Qi said: "Blood type is very complicated, so there could be multiple mechanisms at play."
However, blood group AB has been linked to inflammation, which plays an important role in artery damage.
There is also evidence that blood group A is associated with higher levels of the 'bad' type of cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL), a waxy substance that can clog arteries.
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While those with blood group O may benefit from increased levels of a chemical which helps blood flow and clotting.
The findings are based on two large US analytical studies - 62,073 women from the Nurses' Health Study and 27,428 adults from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. They were between the ages of 30 and 75 and followed for 20 years.
As this study group was predominantly Caucasian, the researchers say it is not clear if their findings would be reflected in other ethnic groups.
The work is published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, an American Heart Association journal.
The team is now looking at whether people with different blood groups respond differently to changes in lifestyle, such as diet, exercise, cholesterol intake.


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If you're kids are complaining they want some money for that brilliant game that they want, why not get them to get anything they don't use, don't play or even some clothes they don't wear and get down to Zion in Bedminster Down on Saturday and make themselves some cash whilst raising money for charity at the same time.
Why not get some family bonding time in this Saturday and take part in the treasure hunt being held down on the Bristol Harbourside. Get a team together and help raise money for The Littlest Rescue.
To coincide with The Windmills 10th Birthday, the festival will be happening this Saturday in Victoria Park in Bedminster. There will lots of entertainment, music and activities for all ages.
Down at Tobacco Factory Market this Sunday they are celebrating the 100th Birthday of Roald Dahl. There will lots of crafts and activities throughout the day. Whilst you're there why not take a look round the Retroville Street Market also.
Do you have a plane spotter in the family? Then they will love the Aviation Fair being held this Sunday at The Bristol Room within the Administration Building at Bristol Airport. There will plenty there to keep them entertained as well as some great views of planes landing and taking off.
Fancy doing something different this Sunday? Get to Leigh Woods for a chance to learn some new outdoor skills. You can learn about the history of the area, how to light a fire without a match and storytelling!
This Sunday take a visit to the McDonalds based over at Hengrove Leisure Park, they have a family fun day with lots happening and visits from characters.
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If you happen to be around the harbourside this weekend then why not take a trip on the Pyronaut. Tickets can be bought on board and it's running trips both Saturday and Sunnday
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A day after the City of Wilmington approved the annexation request of a developer, the county announced it will postpone talks regarding the building of a minor league baseball stadium.
Wednesday New Hanover County Manager Bruce Shell and Commissioner Jonathan Barfield said the county will end all talks with the city regarding the building of a minor league baseball stadium. This comes as a response to City Council's approval of an annexation request made by a developer. The county had urged the city not to approve the request.
"Based on the decision that was made last night I don't see how that (stadium) is going to happen," Barfield said. "To me, the tone of the whole meeting last night was not good. The comments that were made, in my opinion, were comments to tear down and not build up. At this point I can tell you pretty clearly that the Board of County Commissioners will not be in the baseball discussion."
For some City Council members the county's decision to back out of baseball does not sit right.
"It's sad the baseball opportunity did not have a fair chance," Councilwoman Margaret Haynes said. "The whole situation is very sad."
"The county is not taking anything away from the baseball project," Councilwoman Laura Padgett said. "The county has not agreed to pay anything."
Other elected officials though are hopeful that the ballpark discussion between the city and county will continue down the road.
Councilman Kevin O'Grady says he will always look for ways to bring more economic opportunity to the area and he hopes the county will too.
Commissioner Jason Thompson says for him, baseball talks are not over. He thinks a minor league team will be a big economic asset to the area.


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The concept of "terroir" has a strong influence on the character of wine produced at Klein Constantia, with soil and climatic conditions ideal for producing grapes with ample fruit flavours.
Situated between 70 metres and 343 metres above sea level, with a constant sea breeze above 150 metres, temperatures remain cool, preserving the fruit during ripening. With the ocean a mere 10 kilometres away, the wind plays an important factor, too, often stressing the vineyard and resulting in an increase in concentration and flavour in the fruit.
Part of South Africa's Constantia Wine Route, our farm is situated on the eastern slopes and foothills of Constantiaberg, with 90% of the property being South to East facing. The higher slopes are some of the colder slopes in the Cape, with fewer sunlight hours and lower temperatures being ideal for preserving the acidity and pH of white varieties, most especially Sauvignon Blanc.
This cool climate also creates the ideal growing conditions for Muscat de Frontignan, used to make our natural sweet dessert wine, Vin de Constance. As the berries are able to ripen fully on the East to North facing slopes before raisining begins, they are able to produce raisined fruit of the very best concentration and flavour.
Our soils originate from 600 million year old granite, formed in a period of different climatic conditions to today. This well-drained, fertile decomposed granite with high clay content ensures good water retention. During the long, dry summers of the Cape, enough water will slowly drain back into the vineyards to ensure an effective leaf canopy and proper ripening of the fruit. The younger Table Mountain sandstone formations higher on the slopes do not influence the soils at all.
Klein Constantia's soil types can be divided mainly between the deep fertile Oakleaf and the drier Glenrosa, with a saprolite subsoil.
Normally the Oakleaf soil consists of a dark organic rich topsoil of 30 to 40 centimetres, with a deep yellow or red neocutanic subsoil. Lower on the slopes near the valley floors, the Oakleaf changes to Tukulu soil. Closely related to Oakleaf, Tukulu is different only in that there are signs of short periods of wetness in the deeper soil profiles. Both soils can be red or yellow in colour.
Glenrosa soil is gravelly, has yellow topsoil, and with weakly weathered subsoil, it dries out fairly quickly. This soil form occurs on the higher slopes of the farm and is less fertile than the Oakleaf soils.


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Posted on 02/05/2019 by Eileen Schuch
Maybe you know it: Coolbrandz originally comes from the French-speaking part of Switzerland and its home base is in Vaud. Our canton hosts many wonderful places to visit at any time of the year. Especially charming, however, is the region of Lavaux in summer. This UNESCO protected area stretches along the northeastern shore of Lake Geneva and is characterized in particular by the terraced vineyards.
Although my home has been Lausanne for a long time, I have lived on the beautiful Riviera for a few years as well: in St-Saphorin, a small village of which is said that, if you turn on the tap, no water comes out but wine ( 😉 ), in Corseaux, the home of some well-known people such as Hugues Cuénod, James Mason, and Shania Twain, and Vevey, a city that houses, among others, the headquarters of Nestlé and Chaplin's World.
Obrist, a Swiss wine producer and importer is also based in Vevey. I often drove past the building on my way to and from work. At that time, I never thought that I would one day work with this fantastic company. But back to the topic: Vino!
Some really great wines come from our region and I am always delighted when I get to share them with you from time to time. That's why I surprised my foodie friend Marina aka Lovefoodish with a Discovery Wine Box. It contained not only Obrist wines, but a wonderful trio from near and far that is perfect for a light, summery dinner in the garden. From an aperitif via a rosé to a white wine… everything it takes to get a girls' night going.
Marina not only took these beautiful pictures, she also paired each wine with a delicious dish, fresh and homemade of course! With a touch of Dolce Vita as you can see…
I love surprises and I also love to surprise others. So Marina did not know what to expect when she got the box. Let's see what was inside.
The first is a wine-based, Mojito flavored drink called Estrella Mojito. If you like the taste of Mojito, you will love it. Well-chilled and served with fresh mint, it is wonderfully refreshing and fits perfectly as an aperitif. Bright yellow and fruity in taste, but not too sweet, Estrella Mojito delights the palate with natural aromas.
Marina agrees: "Very refreshing, not too sweet, and natural in taste." And Christina, who also got a box from us, says: "A fresh summer drink – perfect for parties, picnics, and barbecues! Ideal for hot summer weather! ". Yvonne says, "Estrella Mojito is a fun drink. Everyone should have a bottle of it in the fridge in summer!" I can only agree with that. I like mine with ice, lots of ice, lime and mint. The price is quite affordable with CHF 6.50 for a 75dl bottle. If you order online, you can expect the delivery within 5 – 10 days. You can order here >>>
In addition, there is a "Friend Bonus": If you read this article, you will get CHF 15 off your next order with the Promo Code Marina15!
The second wine is a Rosé: "N ° 1 – Cuvée E. Obrist" Rosé 2017. This wine is produced by Obrist from the grape varieties Gamaret and Garanoir using the "Saignée" method. You know what that is, right? If not, here is a short explanation: "saigner" is French and means "bleed". That is fitting here because in this process, a container of red wine mash is literally left "to bleed", or explained in words less "bloody": a portion of red wine juice is let out the container. The reddish juice is then fermented to rosé wine.
This explains the intense salmon-pink color of this Cuvée, which shimmers beautifully with violet reflections. Its allure is fruity and elegant, its character soft and round. You can taste aromas of black cherries and pepper. A wine that goes perfectly with seafood cocktails, spring rolls, tapenade, vitello tonnato or pizza, hummus, taramasalata or sushi! Almost everything that I like to eat anyway… Marina served it with a cheese platter and cherry tomatoes. That too is a wonderful combo! You can order "N ° 1 – Cuvée E. Obrist" Rosé 2017 online for CHF 13.60 here >>>
The third in this tasty trio is a Clos des Rennauds "Arvine" 2016. It's a winner. Literally, because this wine won the silver medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in May this year! This award-winning Arvine is wonderfully dry and fruity. It is characterized by notes of citrus fruits and rhubarb and has a slightly salty finish. This special structure makes it the perfect pairing for dishes with seafood and fish, goose liver terrine and other poultry dishes, as well as cheese specialties such as fondue, raclette or wine cake, a traditional dish in Vaud.
Clos des Rennauds is located in the heart of Chablais. This small vineyard is cultivated using methods that are close to biodynamics. The use of natural preparations and observance of the lunar and planetary cycles form the basis of this production method. Yvorne is particularly known for Chasselas, but in recent years, the vineyard Les Rennauds that is located right in the village has been diversified. Chenin, Riesling, and Arvine are now also grown there. Pure, powerful and aromatic, these wines delight even the most discerning connoisseurs. Clos des Rennaud was mentioned for the first time in 1921 at the Comptoir Suisse in Lausanne, where wines from the plot, that Émile Obrist then acquired in the early 1930s, were already served.
Marina has combined this full-bodied, characterful white wine with a classic prosciutto, melon and bruschette. If you, like me, find it looks delicious, give this article a Like. She will be happy!
You can also order Clos des Rennauds directly online >>> The price is CHF 19.40. And here, as mentioned earlier, you can also use Marina's promo code MARINA15. A voucher for CHF 15 is waiting for you!
For 160 years the name Obrist stands for quality. The Winehouse was founded in 1854 and owns well-known vineyards such as Cure d'Attalens and Clos du Rocher that stretch from the terraces of Lavaux and the region of Chablais to central Valais.
In addition to the production of wines from their own vineyards and domains, Obrist is passionately dedicated to the discovery of outstanding wines from all over the world. The product portfolio includes numerous extraordinary and exclusive wines from renowned growing regions everywhere.
Obrist is a leading partner of the hospitality industry and serves both retail and private customers. A tailor-made consumer service, winemakers, and oenologists, who have been awarded numerous medals and who are always progressive, guarantee the highest quality and customer satisfaction.
You will notice that not only when ordering online, but also – and above all – when you visit the Obrist Vinaria in Vevey. More information about Obrist and its wonderfully curated wine portfolio on www.obrist.ch


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Text by Mary E. Hart • Photography by Becky Spencer Photography
When two people are fated to meet, not even living on different continents can keep them apart. Joanne Bellm and Andrew Buxton-Forman first met in fourth grade, after Andrew emigrated from South Africa to Canada with his family.
"Andrew and I started dating in high school and have been best friends ever since," recalls Joanne.
During their relationship, Joanne and Andrew spent quite a bit of time in Bermuda starting in 2011. On one truly memorable visit to the island, Andrew proposed.
"In May of 2014, we were on vacation in St. George's with my family," Joanne says. "During this trip, Andrew proposed on the dock of the vacation rental where we were all staying. It was a surprise to me, although the rest of my family knew. They were all quite relieved after Andrew proposed and I said yes, so the celebration and relaxing part of our vacation could start."
The location of the proposal as well as many other happy memories from over the years, Bermuda was an easy choice for Joanne and Andrew's wedding location. Planning started almost immediately after Andrew's proposal.
"As soon as Andrew proposed, my sister, Jennifer, went online to look for wedding venues in Bermuda," Joanne says. "We were struck by the great photos of The Unfinished Church at St. George's in Bermuda. The next day, my whole family went with Andrew and I to see the venue and once we did, there was no looking back. We didn't even look at any other venues because The Unfinished Church was the one."
The Unfinished Church is entirely outdoors as it doesn't have a ceiling, floor, or windows. The venue's open-air elegance has made it a popular wedding venue. For the reception, they chose The Beach House at The St. George's Club.
"During the trip when Andrew proposed, we all had dinner at The Beach House," Joanne says. "We also met the chef during another dinner at Griffin's Bistro at The St. George's Club. The food and service were excellent and the location was so picturesque."
Once Joanne and Andrew decided on the wedding and reception location, they turned to a professional wedding planner for help.
"My biggest tip is to hire a wedding planner as they have the best local knowledge of all of the vendors and they take the stress out of trying to communicate and coordinate with various companies," Joanne says. "Kathleen Dodwell from Event Solutions was our planner and she was my angel on the day of our wedding. During our planning, she was so quick at getting back to emails and making sure our wedding day went off smoothly. I seriously could not have gotten through the whole planning process without her."
Kathleen also helped organize transportation throughout Joanne and Andrew's wedding day.
"To transport our guests from our ceremony to our reception, Kathleen organized for two red trolley trains," Joanne says. "That was just magical and such a unique touch for our wedding. She also organized transportation with The St. George's Club to get everyone back to town at the end of the night."
"The Beach House at The St. George's Club was so very easy to deal with and very professional throughout our planning," Joanne continues. "Along with our wedding planner, they also took all the stress out of our day and the staff that worked on our wedding day were so friendly to our guests. Overall, it was such an enjoyable experience."
Thanks to the help of their wedding planner and the team at The Beach House, Joanne and Andrew didn't have to worry about a thing on their wedding day; instead, they enjoyed every moment from start to finish, and they'll be able to remember those moments forever thanks to their photographer.
"Becky Spencer of Becky Spencer Photography was excellent," Joanne says. "She was just very professional and was one of those photographers who takes pictures without anyone even realizing it. The quality of our photos were outstanding and the variety of the photos she took was great. The best photos in my eyes were the ones of the expressions on our faces during some of the speeches given during our reception. They are priceless. Becky really captured how we were feeling at every moment of our wedding day."
Once the speeches were over it was time to let loose and celebrate the couple's union.
"The moment I liked best about our reception was the party," Joanne says. "Dancing under the stars with our families and closest friends was so amazing. Plus, we had given the DJ a list of songs to play and he did such an outstanding job of blending them together. He played the right songs at the right time, which kept our dance floor packed the whole night."
When looking back on her wedding day, Joanne's favorite moment comes easily to mind.
"I married my best friend," Joanne says. "That was the best moment hands down."
Ceremony: The Unfinished Church
Reception: The St. George's Club
Wedding Planner: Kathleen Dodwell, Event Solutions
Photography: Becky Spencer Photography
Transportation: The Bermuda Train Company


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Office of Community Programs—Amend Executive Order No. BJ 08-34
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. BJ 08-34, issued on August 22, 2008, established the Office of Community Programs within the Office of the Governor; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Executive Order No. BJ 08-34 to reflect programmatic changes and recent legislation;
NOW THEREFORE, I, BOBBY JINDAL, Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 2 of Executive Order No. BJ 08-34, issued on August 22, 2008, is amended to provide as follows:
The Office shall be composed of the following agencies and divisions of the Office of the Governor:
A. Office of Disability Affairs (R.S. 46:2581, et seq.);
B. Office of Elderly Affairs (R.S. 46:931, et seq.);
C. Office of Indian Affairs (R.S. 46:2301, et seq.);
D. Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for Child Net [R.S. 17:1979 and R.S. 36.4(R)];
E. Office of Louisiana Youth for Excellence (Executive Order No. BJ 2009-9);
F. Governor's Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities;
G. Drug Policy Board (R.S. 49:219.1, et seq.);
H. Office on Women's Policy (R.S. 46:2521, et seq.);
I. Children's Cabinet (R.S. 46:2602, et seq.); and
J. Louisiana Animal Welfare Commission (R.S. 3:2364).
SECTION 2: Subsection 5(B) of Executive Order No. BJ 2008-34 is amended to read as follows:
The executive director shall be the appointing authority and budget authority for all the agencies, divisions, and/or programs of the Office of the Governor listed in Section 2 and Section 3 of this Order, with the exception of the Office of Elderly Affairs.
SECTION 3: All other sections, subsections, and/or paragraphs of Executive Order No. BJ 08-34 shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4: The provisions of this Order are effective upon signature and shall remain in effect until amended, modified, terminated, or rescinded by the Governor, or terminated by operation of law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the City of Baton Rouge, on this 13th day of July, 2009.
Bobby Jindal
Jay Dardenne
Secretary of State