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Dr. Blagburn a distinguished university professor in the Department of Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University in Auburn, AL., graciously has allowed TVGRR to reprint this article that appeared in a Spring issue of HealthyPet. Dr. Blagburn is a board member and past president of the Companion Animal Parasite Council, and an executive board member of the American Heartworm Society.
Focus: Heartworms. Test your knowledge of how dangerous these parasites are to your pet.
Among the illnesses that affect our pets, few are better known than heartworm disease. And for good reason; it is potentially life threatening to our pets. But do you truly understand all aspects of this disease – and how to prevent it? To test your heartworm smarts, determine whether the following statements are true or false. I'll bet many of you will be surprised by some of the answers.
Cats Don't need heartworm prevention. –FALSE. Heartworms affect cats and dogs differently, but both species need to be on preventive medication. In fact, prevention is especially important in cats since feline heartworm disease can be difficult to diagnose. Why? Because heartworm-infected cats seldom harbor adult heartworms or their prelarval state, known as microfilariae. Detecting the adult worms or circulating microfilariae is the basis for diagnosing heartworm infections. Although an additional test for cats can detect heartworm-specific antibodies, this test only confirms exposure to heartworm-infected mosquitoes.
To understand how heartworms affect cats – and dogs – it's important to know the heartworm lifecycle.
- First, an infected mosquito ingests microfilariae circulating in the blood by biting an already infected animal.
- The microfilariae develop into an infective larval state inside the mosquito.
- The infective larvae are transmitted to another animal via a mosquito bite.
- The larvae migrate to the animal's heart and pulmonary arteries where they develop into adult heartworms over about six months.
- The adult female heartworms release microfilariae into the animal's blood stream after mating, starting the cycle all over again.
In cats, many of the larvae never develop into adult heartworms but instead migrate to the lungs through the pulmonary arteries where they die and cause inflammation. This can cause cats to develop severe respiratory disease, even without worms in their hearts. Respiratory diseases, including coughing and labored breathing that we see in many heartworm-infected cats, is similar to other feline respiratory or heart diseases such as asthma, cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle), or bacterial or viral infections that cause pneumonia.
Finally, and most importantly, we have effective treatments for canine heartworm disease – although they can be costly and painful, and if not begun soon enough, might not prevent heart and lung complications. These same treatments cannot be used to eliminate adult heartworms in cats.
All pets require heartworm prevention regardless of whether they reside indoors or outdoors. –TRUE. Even though truly indoor pets are less likely than outdoor pets to be bitten by heartworm-infected mosquitoes. Indoor pets still get infected with heartworms. In fact, North Carolina University's recent survey of heartworm-infected cats revealed that 27% of the cats were characterized by their owners as residing entirely indoors. One reason this misperception continues is that some pet owners think that if their pets live inside, they just cannot be exposed to mosquitoes. However, many pets are allowed to sit or lie near open windows or accompany their owners out on a deck or patio. Also, most of us have seen mosquitoes inside our homes. Do not allow this myth to be perpetuated. Insist on year-round protection regardless of your pet's indoor or outdoor habits.
Heartworm prevention should be discontinued during the colder months. –FALSE. Many pet owners in the northern United States practice heartworm prevention only during the warmer months. Historical climatologic data are often used to predict start and stop times for heartworm preventive medications. However, continued urbanization and commercial development of rural habitats have had a significant local effects on seasonal temperatures. Man-made water systems and urban development, including more concrete and asphalt surfaces, have affected our environment. These changes have increased average daily temperatures and the potential for heartworm transmission periods to change. therefore, the presumption that the heartworm prevention strategies that worked decades ago remain valid today is often erroneous.
Another point to consider is that many heartworm preventives also provide protection against other parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, fleas, and even some mites. Failure to use parasite-prevention products year-round affects our capability to control these important parasites.
Finally, recent surveys indicate that heartworm disease is present in all parts of the United States. Also, dogs are often relocated from high heartworm prevalent areas, such as the southeastern United States, to areas where heartworm is less common. For example, dogs rescued in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina were sent to Ontario, Canada. According to the Hamilton Academy of Veterinary Medicine, the years following the relocation of the infected dogs, the prevalence of heartworm in Ontario increased dramatically. the changing geographic prevalence of heartworm infection, due in part to pet location and travel to heartworm-endemic regions, should be reminders of the continuing risk of heartworm disease.
Dogs and cats receiving heartworm preventives do not require regular heartworm tests. –FALSE. Although the heartworm preventive medications are highly effective, pets do rarely acquire heartworm infections while receiving them. Most of these infections are due to pet owners forgetting to administer their preventives every month, pet owners administering them improperly, or pets not swallowing their tablets. Some cats and dogs are capable of hiding their pills, leaving the unsuspecting pet owner believing the pet was properly treated. Annual testing can detect these infections before they can cause severe damage to a pet's heart or lungs. Also, the tests your veterinarian uses to detect heartworms are more accurate than they were previously. In many cases, a single heartworm can be detected in infected pets. Although feline heartworm disease is more difficult to diagnose than canine heartworm infection, many veterinarians still recommend regular testing in cats.
Know the Signs of Heartworm Disease
The following symptoms warn of heartworm disease in dogs and cats. However, they could also be signs of other medical conditions. Therefore, if your pet exhibits these symptoms, it's important that your pet see the veterinarian to get a diagnosis. Only then will the veterinarian be able to recommend proper treatment.
Dogs – Coughing is the more frequent symptom of dogs suffering from heartworm infection. Affected dogs may also exhibit shortness of breath and exercise intolerance, which means they may be easily fatigued with normal physical exercise. The physical signs you see depend on the duration and severity of the infection as well as the individual dog's reaction to the parasite. If only a few heartworms are present, you may observe no signs, which illustrates the importance of routine heartworm testing. But if the disease has already progressed, a dog may show weigh loss – even emaciation – and difficulty breathing, fever, fluid in the abdomen, and even sudden death.
Cats – Since heartworm disease affect cats' lungs more often than their hearts, cats suffering from heartworms usually show respiratory signs such as coughing, rapid breathing, open-mouthed breathing, and gagging. Furthermore, vomiting that's not associated with eating and fainting is more common in cats than in dogs. Other signs of heartworm disease to watch for in cats include diarrhea, anemia, weight loss, and lethargy.

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Valentines Weekend Breaks
If you are planning a romantic Valentine's break, we have the perfect holiday properties for you. February 14th is the most romantic day of the year so why not sweep your loved one off their feet and treat them to a super romantic weekend away. Book a cottage for the weekend nearest Valentine's Day and it will be appreciated much more than the usual chocolates, flowers and card.
Options for Valentine's breaks include cosy cottages with log fires in Cornwall, spa breaks in our St Austell Woodland Lodges or a romantic cabin on the shore of Loch Lomond. We can even send you to Lews Castle on the Isle of Lewis or the amazing Fog Signal House in Dungeness.
Tips for a Great Valentines Weekend Away
Will you want a top restaurant for that special Valentine's meal or are you going to cook for your loved one? Either option will require careful planning. Finding and booking a restaurant will need research ahead of time to make sure you find the perfect establishment and they are not full. Don't leave it to the last minute! If you are not familiar with the area you have travelled to, is there anyone you can ask for a restaurant recommendation? There are plenty of online sources of help such as Trip Advisor if you need it. A bit of Googling should help.
If you are cooking yourself then you need to think about the logistics of sourcing ingredients and keeping them fresh. Will you shop locally once you have arrived or buy your ingredients before you travel? Don't assume you will be able to get that special spice, sauce or bottle of wine in rural Cornwall.
There's only so much sitting in front of a log fire that a couple can tolerate so be prepared to get out for a stroll in the countryside. Wrap up warm and take waterproofs and you will be fine whatever the weather. Plan a route that includes a tea shop or pub and you'll have the perfect February outing.
Despite being away, your loved one will still probably be expecting a Valentine's card so don't forget to send one on the day or take it with you on the weekend. Chocolates and champagne may also be required so remember to pack all those little treats your partner might secretly be hoping for on your weekend break. Most of all, be romantic and be kind. Go out of your way to create an amazing weekend to celebrate your love.
Thinking of proposing marriage?
Valentine's is a popular day to get engaged. If you are going to propose, don't forget the ring and keep it hidden until the vital moment. Where will you do the deed? Over dinner, on a mountain top or back in front of the log fire over a game of scrabble? Only you can decide!


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Hip Hop indie stars Atmosphere take on the Greek Theater this Saturday, May 7
Date Added Thursday, May 5, 2011 | 7:22 pm
Last Updated Thursday, May 5, 2011 | 8:04 pm
Category: Arts & Entertainment > Music > Concerts
Contemporary hip-hop royalty Atmosphere is back in town with their first studio album in three years, entitled The Family Sign. The album, released on April 12th, is the Minneapolis-based group's seventh studio release and reveals a new level of introspection in their career. Displaying a baby's clenched fist on its cover, Family Sign is about redefining the meaning of the word "family" by assessing the importance of relationships with those surrounding you.
Sean Daley, a.k.a Slug, indie-rap all star and Atmosphere's leading man, explains the album as a product of the band members coming to a point in their lives where they collectively drew back and began shedding the outer circles of their social worlds. "It's just kind of like me drawing a line in the sand; you get to stay on this side of the line and ill call you a friend, and all of the rest of you motherfuckers are on the other side of that line," said Slug in a phone interview with the Daily Californian. "With music, you know, those lines get blurred a lot ... you're supposed to want to party with whoever wants to fucking party with you ... I'm drawing back from, well, just talking to strangers and focusing on not just my nuclear family, but focusing on my people and my friends."
Although The Family Sign is Atmosphere's first album since 2008's When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold, the group released an album-length double EP last September entitled To All My Friends, Blood Makes the Blade Holy: The Atmosphere EP's. Slug explained that while ultimately the label chose to release the two EPs together, they are very much two separate concepts. "One of those EPs is about friends and the other EP is about ex-friends," said Slug. The process of recording and writing these is what led the rapper to reconsider the boundary between the two, eventually leading to the concept for the intimate new album. Other ingredients were a bit of time off from touring to be at home and reflect on past experiences, and also, simply, getting older.
Not only does the album's subject matter acknowledge the maturity of the band, but the sound creates the same impression. Characterized by a bold presence of blues guitar and piano melodies amid a simple and steady beat, the album exudes a comfortable mastery of the indie-rap style that Atmosphere has developed over its lengthy career. Meanwhile, the slight departure in sound maintains a confident hold over the group's signature attitude. "Piano has always kind of been the driving force behind Atmosphere," Slug said; In regards to the heavier guitar riffs, "It's just kind of where we are right now."
The same holds true for lyrical content. The raps on The Family Sign could arguably be deemed more sentimental but Slug simply writes about what feels pertinent to him at the moment. "Ten years ago I was focused more on writing about being at bars because those were the experiences that I was dealing with, you know?" he said. Now, as a father, songs like the gentle "Something So" seem to indicate that the typically harsh poet has softened up but others such as "Bad Bad Daddy" affirm that he'll always be the Slug we remember from raw early works like God Loves Ugly.
For the last few weeks, Atmosphere, Blueprint, Grieves and Budo have been traveling the country on what they've deemed, "The Family Tour." Slug said that Atmosphere's last performances here sold out too quickly, so this time the group made sure to schedule a show at a venue that could accommodate "all the kids in the Bay." That place would be the Greek Theater, the gang will roll up along with friends Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, and DJ Big Wiz this Saturday, May 7th. It will be the largest venue that Atmosphere has ever headlined so don't be too shy to bring the whole family.
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Adjustable Cog-Swapper
Just when we thought there was nothing new in the short throw shifter market, LSR Performance sent us some pictures of its new Tri-Ax shifter for the 2010 Camaro. Made from billet steel, the new Tri-Ax shifter is fully adjustable in both height and throw, which means you can tailor it to your driving style and position. The shift knob can be lowered from the stock height down to an inch lower, while the throw can be reduced anywhere from 20 to 33 percent. Four different shift knob options are available, including the stock knob, and everything is made right here in the USA.
LSR Performance
2019 Clay Road
Valdosta, GA
Pump it Up
Having trouble keeping your highly modified LS cool? PRW Industries has just released its new high-flow aluminum water pump for the Gen III and IV LS family, which promises to significantly improve cooling on the street or track. Built from a pressure-injected aluminum alloy, these pumps feature precision cast-iron impellers, steel hubs, and heavy-duty 3/4-inch shafts with sealed roller ball bearings. Available in both polished and "as-cast," be sure to check these out the next time you think about doing a cooling upgrade.
PRW Industries
193 West Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
Street Eliminator
Let's face it, we all want race car parts on our street cars, but sometimes they just can't handle the abuse of daily driving. Take regular C-Clip eliminators for example, which are usually built with ball bearings that end up leaking and failing during prolonged street use. Enter Strange Engineering and its new Street/Strip C-Clip eliminator kit, which utilizes Timken tapered bearings capable of withstanding severe side loads and constant use. These kits are available for most 10- and 12-bolt GM rears and can even be ordered with a complete axle kit directly from Strange.
Strange Engineering
8300 North Austin Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Crank it up
Callies Performance has officially reintroduced its LSc line of crankshafts, which offer a ton of strength in a budget-friendly package. Available in both 3.825-inch and 4-inch strokes these cranks come fully machined and nitrided for enhanced strength and wear resistance. Depending on your PCM and sensor combination, you can order your crank with either a 24- or 58-tooth reluctor wheel, which makes for a smooth install right out of the box. Of course, the best part here is the value, with the entire assembly coming in at under $550.
Callies Performance Products
901 South Union St
Fostoria, OH 44830
Retrofit Super Pan
Ever tried to do an LS retrofit, only to realize your stock oil pan won't clear anything in the engine bay? Check out the new cast-aluminum retrofit oil pan from JZ MotorWorks. Featuring a 5.5-inch sump, this pan is a full 2 inches shorter than the current "muscle car pan" while still retaining a factory style screw-on oil filter adapter, eliminating the need for a remote mounting solution. Perfect for almost any GM swap including S-10s as well as B-, G-, and F-bodies, this unit ships complete with the required oil pan baffle, pickup tube, and drain plug.
JZ Motorworks
2714 Clark Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Perfect Plate
Looking for that last perfect interior piece for your '83-92 Camaro? Hawks Third Generation probably has you covered, especially after launching its new four-speed automatic shifter plate. The new plate is an exact reproduction of the original and comes with white ('83-89) or yellow ('90-92) print depending on what year you need. Best of all, these plates won't cost you an arm and a leg, and they are guaranteed to refresh your tired center console area.
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How Design Can Change the World
The city of Kumasi, Ghana's second-largest, isn't a likely place you'd expect a team of expert designers to descend upon. Timber is one of the city's most notable industries, alongside cocoa, rubber and cattle, hardly the ripe conditions for a thriving design community. But the designers that did reach Kumasi aren't your everyday turtlenecked variety; they're there to tackle one of the world's biggest problems: poverty.
Patrice Martin and Jocelyn Wyatt, two senior designers at the global innovation consultancy IDEO, are at the helm of a new non-profit initiative called IDEO.org, which will launch officially in the Fall. Its task is a noble if Herculean one: to spread the missive of IDEO's famed human-centered design framework and 'design thinking' to the social work sector for the benefit of low-income communities around the world.
The organization plans to do so by partnering other non-profits and NGOs and share with them the IDEO way of solving tough innovation challenges. It has no specific projects in mind, and will work on developing anything from financial services to promoting gender equity to water sanitation systems, as Martin, Wyatt and their team did in Kumasi.
"We spent some time in Ghana to understand the situation around sanitation and we found most people were using the public toilets as building pit latrines in their homes are unaffordable," Wyatt tells TAXI.
The public toilets were often filthy, with no running water and only strips of newspapers provided for wiping. And because they weren't free to use, some Ghanaians will resort to defecating in public, which can spread diseases and contaminate water.
So the designers worked from the ground up and came up with a system and business model around a portable toilet—which they built as well—that would sit in the corner of urban homes that require them. Service operators will collect the waste once or twice a week, and those who have the portable toilets won't have to rely on the public ones.
"This solution really came out of the process and approach of going out to visit the people to understand where sanitation is part of their lives, how current solutions aren't working, and what other opportunities there are," explains Martin. "By working intimately with the community, we're able to create this new approach and design."
As part of its human-centered design philosophy, the two designers flew to Kumasi to get an accurate picture of what was happening on the ground. Like war journalists embedded in military platoons, IDEO.org designers participate first-hand with the partnered NGO to discover what it's like to actually live in the conditions they are trying to improve, in order to design a usable solution.
"A real key component of human-centered design is to start with people and to understand their experiences deeply so those needs and desires, what's working for them, and their behaviors can guide our approach," Martin notes.
But organizations involved in social work are sometimes criticized for bringing in Western practices and mindsets into a foreign culture, which may result in more harm being done than good. To combat this, Wyatt says IDEO.org will only partner non-profits that have a presence on the ground "to make sure the design work we'll be doing is always culturally appropriate".
She adds, "As we work with organizations to help them scale or spread their offerings, we work with them to understand the country and region better."
Empathy is a big part of this. Another project IDEO.org is currently working on had the team embed themselves in rural Kenyan villages to develop new ways to incentivize people, especially women, to save.Finding in the villages that a bulk of the women residents' assets is livestock, the designers decided that to encourage the women to save, they first had to make money seem like the cows and goats—"visible, tangible and active", describes Martin.
"What are the similarities we can create in savings products so that we can basically mimic that same behavior?" Martin and her team had asked themselves then, giving a brief insight into the kind of creative thinking most if not all designers should be familiar with.
It's a process that has been popularized by IDEO: Being directly immersed in the problem area; having a roll-up-the-sleeves kind of work ethic coupled with big picture conceptual skills; and the emphasis on rapid prototyping are the reasons why big companies go to IDEO when they need help innovating. And IDEO.org is hoping non-profits will come to them for these reasons as well.
"I think there's room for [design thinking] everywhere, across the board," Martin states confidently. "It's an approach to innovation that can be as embraced by the social and public sectors as it has been by the private sector."
To IDEO, the role of design in social innovation isn't exactly uncharted waters; two years ago, the company worked with Acumen Fund and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on a project called Ripple Effect that helped bring clean water to villages in India and East Africa. It led to a wave of excitement and interest ripple over to not just the design community but among social work bodies as well, observes Wyatt.
"So we needed to find a way to allow us to scale that social innovation work and make it more accessible to the organizations we were working with," she says.
But it'll take more than two designers and a project-based schedule to grow this into a sustainable model. That's why IDEO.org is implementing a fellowship program that will see other experts join Martin and Wyatt as part of a project's core team. Half of the fellows will be other full-time senior designers at IDEO while the other half will be what Martin describes as "global residents", leaders in varied fields like business, design and social work.
After their 11-month residency, fellows will be able to take away the human-centered design approach of solving problems and "apply it to the challenges of poverty", Martin explains.
"We really see this as an opportunity for them to gain that expertise and bring it to their future careers across the social sector," she says. "We're clipping future leaders with this approach to tackling problems, so it's fresh perspective and creativity that we hope to spread."
Together with both the broad design framework IDEO.org hopes to impart its partners and the individual projects it will implement, the fellowship program is the last piece of the non-profit's three-pronged strategy.
It's probably still too early the gauge the effectiveness of using design in a social work environment, but IDEO's steps are in the right direction—if its previous success in leveraging on 'design thinking' is anything to go by.
The team, for now, is buoyant on its prospects. "What design offers is new choices. So it's bringing a new approach and a way to tackle problems differently to the table, and we think that's the real power in what we're delivering," Martin enthuses.
With the rallying cry issued and the groundwork all laid out, IDEO.org will soon lead the charge of designers who want to create more than just eye candy. It may not be the type of design we're used to hearing about, but maybe it's time to step back from the iMacs and take a look outside.
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As you go through the process of learning about your Medicare options and eventually choosing the right Medicare plan for you, you will be bombarded with junk mail, unwanted phone calls and even knocks on your door trying to steer you into a Medicare plan.
Most of the information comes from insurance carriers wanting you to enroll in their plans or insurance agents trying to convince you to enroll in the only plan they sell.
Unfortunately, none of this communication tells you the single most important thing you need to know when choosing a Medicare plan.
This single most important thing to know about Medicare is – If you do not enroll in a Medicare Supplement when you first go on Medicare Part B – or within the first six months of your Medicare Part B effective date – you may never again be eligible for a Medicare Supplement.
The reason for this is that after six months, Medicare Supplement carriers can ask health questions and many conditions that you may have now – or may develop in the future – may make you ineligible.
This means that if you enroll in a private, for-profit Medicare Advantage plan – or Medicare Replacement plan – such as Humana Gold Plus you may be permanently losing the most important Medicare benefits you have earned through your lifetime of hard work. The benefit you could be losing is the opportunity to have regular Medicare combined with a Medicare Supplement that will pay all or almost all of your health care costs the rest of your life regardless of your health.
With a Medicare Supplement, you eliminate the risk of having to pay thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars in unplanned costs if you get sick.
As we get older, knowing that all of our health care costs are covered in one simple monthly premium is a comforting benefit for us and our families. Don't give away this peace of mind by choosing a private, for-profit Medicare Advantage plan that makes you pay thousands or tens of thousands of dollars when you become sick and then makes you ineligible for the plan you needed in the first place.
At Medicare Answer Center we appreciate the privilege of assisting you with learning about your Medicare options so you can make the right permanent Medicare decision.
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IBM www.ibm.com is hiring freshers with Engineering degrees for the post of Associate System Engineer at work location as Hyderabad. This entry-level role is for a graduate with a university level education, who is hired for GBS GD (Global Business Solution Global Delivery). In the role, you will design applications, write code, test, debug and maintain Software Applications across various platforms and technologies.
Official Website : www.ibm.com
Job Location : Hyderabad
Position : Associate System Engineer
Role : Application Developer
Eligibility Criteria :
Educational Qualification :
- BTech/BE, MTech/ME, MCA, Dual Degree (BE/BTech + ME/ MTech : 5 year course)
Skills :
Professional knowledge related to incumbent's position and department requires ability to absorb professional knowledge quickly and develop skills related to technical, functional, software and soft skills.
Draw upon professional concepts to collaborate with others to carry out assigned duties. Negotiation is required.
Problem Solving:
Recognize job-related problems. Analyze causes using existing techniques or tools, Prepare and recommend solution alternatives. Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes with the intent to enhance and improve.
Work on professional projects; work is often reviewed for developmental purposes.
Understand the standard mission of the professional group and vision in own area of competence. May directly influence people in own project.
Impact On Business/Scope:
Accountable for individual or team results. May contribute by supporting activities that are subject to business measurements, impact customer satisfaction, or impact immediate costs or expenses.
Flexibility :
Willingness to work across technologies and job locations, based on business need of the hour.
How To Apply :
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The CVA-28 is an extremely versatile dual 8-inch active full-range speaker system from Cerwin-Vega. The compact CVA-28 is easy to configure to meet a variety of different sound reinforcement applications. With three built-in amplifiers that are optimized for the speakers performance, the CVA-28 pumps out 400-watts of continuous power/ 800-watts peak power and reliably delivers a very rich and robust sound.
- Compact High-Performance Full Range Active Speaker
- Built-in System Amplification (400 W RMS / 800 W Peak)
- Tri-Amped Dual 8" with Concentric Driver
- 34mm Concentric HF Driver for "Studio Like" Voicing
- Sub / No Sub Switch for High Pass Filter
- Choose between Mic or Line Level Input
- Contour Switch Provides an Alternate, Complex EQ Circuit Boost.
- Cast Aluminum Grille
- Solid 18mm Hardwood Enclosure with Paint or Carpet Finish*
- Bottom-mount 35 mm Pole Cup (for single pole / dual antler^)
- Multiple. Fly Points Allow for Easy Install or Attachment to Truss using M8 eyebolts (35mm long)
- Frequency Response: 70 Hz - 20 KHz (±3 dB)
- Peak Power Handling: 800 watts
- Program Power Handling: 400 watts continuous
- Frequency Range: 60 Hz - 20 KHz (-10 dB)
- Max SPL: 128 dB
- Input Connectors: XLR/F Balanced 1/4" TRS
- Output Connectors: XLR/M 1/4" TRS
• Level Line/Mic-D.I.
• No Sub with Sub
• Contour/Off, Power
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- Nominal Beam Width (Dispersion): Horizontal 50°, Vertical 50°
Voice Coil:
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- High Quality Coolex® Paint for Durability
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Dimensions Front
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(Cerwin-Vega! is constantly striving to maintain the highest consumer standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or shown in this brochure.)


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Students learned more about government and polished their leadership skills while spending three days at the state Capitol for the Youth and Government program.
"If you would have asked me the very first year, can students lead and run a conference, I would have just laughed and said no they really can't. But the students really take the lead, and they really can," said Whitney Chandler, conference director.
The 66th annual conference attracted more than 340 students last month for the mock Legislature, judicial and executive programs, with broadcast and print media programs also offered.
"I have learned that government is really hard, but … it is worth it. It is something we need," said Abigail Dennis, a legislative delegate from Stillwater.
Planning begins several months before the conference, and legislative participants submit mock bills.
"The students really get to know other people, and when they are here, they can be somebody new. They don't have to be the stereotype that they maybe are in their high school, and a lot of them really flourish here," Chandler said.
"The memories you make here are amazing. … This is my second year, and I already have a lifetime full of memories," Dennis said.
Legislative, media programs
Each year 25 students from Oklahoma are chosen for the Conference on National Affairs, a division of the national Youth and Government program. The conference includes legislative and media programs.
Judicial delegates can attend the National Judicial Competition in Chicago, with 28 chosen.
"Before I started this program, we always learned what the three branches in government were in class … but we never really got to see it in action. So this program is really cool because we get to see everything in action," said Sierra Brown, chief justice and a Deer Creek High Schools student.
The conference also has an executive branch, with a governor taking on the job of signing and vetoing bills.
"Being in this program, has not only taught me how to respectfully and politely debate differing opinion, but it also has taught me the importance of having an open mind on issues," said Lyndsey Speer, governor for the conference and a Stillwater High School student.
Each day during the conference, a newspaper is produced about topics and bills. Broadcast students produce several newscasts.
"I have other leadership positions, but this is the one that expects the most from me and is the one I feel most passionate about," said Saskia Ghosh, state print editor for the program and a Stillwater High School student.
The conference was sponsored this year by the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, Sumners Foundation and the Oklahoma Bar Foundation.
CAPTION: Zoe Charles, left, and Cassie Degroot, from Stillwater High School, present their bill in the mock Oklahoma Senate. [Photo by Eriech Tapia, for The Oklahoman].


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Beautiful Southern Soiree in Maryland :: Mia & Christian
Our friends from A Bryan Photo are back today to share this beautiful Southern soiree with us. Mia and Christian's June wedding took place at the beautiful Belmont in Elkridge, Maryland, and though the morning of the wedding was full of heavy rain and wind, the sky cleared just an hour before the ceremony and made for a picture perfect wedding…
Mia wore a gorgeous gown by Oscar de la Renta purchased at Mark Ingram's Bridal Atelier in New York.
Mia embellished basic paper parasols with pink paper petals for the flower girls. Mia owns bridesmaid dress boutique, Garnish, and she chose dresses by her friend Anna Elyse for both the flower girls and the bridesmaids.
All of the stationery, from the invitations to the programs to the menus, were designed by Mia's friend Katie at Chelle Paperie (you may remember Katie's wedding feature from a while back). Peach and cream were used throughout, as well as a dragonfly motif inspired by Mia and Christian's china pattern.
Mia shares a bit about the ceremony: Our officiant was the pastor that baptized me when I was a little girl. My family is from South Carolina and we were raised Southern Baptist. To give a little feel of the south to the wedding, we jumped the broom after our ceremony, a family tradition which is followed on my mother's side.
A gospel choir sang the guests into the cocktail hour, where the sipped Arnold Palmers in the Belmont's gardens.
Christian and his groomsmen wore navy blazers and khaki pants purchased at Peter Elliot in New York, as well as coordinating neckties.
All of the flowers were arranged by Mia's friend Shawn at The Floral Studio, a boutique right next to Mia's shop.
Since Christian's favorite pastime is sailing, the couple wanted to incorporate a small nautical element in their decor – he came up with the idea of including goldfish in the centerpieces.
Favors were tiny copies of the book I Like You by Sandol Stoddard, which was also included as a ceremony reading.
The four-tier buttercream cake had alternating lemon and chocolate layers. Mia's mother helped choose the other treats for the dessert buffet, including cookies, cupcakes, chocolate covered fruit, macarons, and fruit tarts.
The night ended with confetti poppers! Also, I had to share this wonderful detail with you, from Mia: My husband had a little surprise for all of us and was called on stage later in the evening and played drums with the band. He had apparently traveled to new york and practiced with them after telling me he was going away on a business trip. It was an awesome surprise and got all of our guests excited!
Congratulations Mia and Christian! Such a classic, Southern wedding – thank you so much for sharing with us. And thank you to A Bryan Photo for sending over these incredible photos – beautiful work as always. Oh, and if you're a bride in the Maryland area, check out Mia's boutique, Garnish!


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Or at least the version of Callis played by—fingers crossed—Maya Rudolph. Because Mayor Michael Bloomberg's sign language interpreter has become the face (and hands) of Hurricane Sandy, with her swaggy signing at the live press conferences (which have been aplenty since the storm swept in).
If a picture is worth a thousand words then a GIF is worth a million, and these GIFs feature sign language, which is actually words, so these are worth about infinity words. But just watch and fall in love, world:
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That kind of signing breaks down all language barriers. But if you hablas español and are still feeling a bit lost in translation, Mayor Bloomberg is here for you. Or at least his alter ego, El Bloombito (who even has his own Twitter!).
During those same press conferences, after Mayor Bloomberg finishes his announcements in English, El Bloombito surfaces to deliver the same announcement translated into Spanish. Or something that kinda sounds like Spanish.
To read the rest of the story go to E!Online.


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Shotgun Zero's first gig
by Doctor K on Jun.15, 2009, under Shows
In case you missed it, the new band featuring Adam, Marki and myself; Shotgun Zero; had their first gig last week at Musicland. Check out the full story over at the Shotgun Zero website.
We're on TV this Tuesday! (and Thursday and Saturday)
by Doctor K on Mar.31, 2008, under Press
Do you remember just over a month ago when we played a kick-ass rock show at Musicland in Fawkner? You may also remember that there were a bunch of fellas roaming around the venue that night with large video cameras and the words "Asylum TV" printed on their black t-shirts?
Well then, you'll be excited to know that we just got word from the good folks at Asylum TV that they'll be airing another episode this week, and this time it will feature that infamous performance from that fateful night. Here's a quote from their comment post on our Myspace:
You are on Asylum tv Tuesday 2nd April 11pm Repeats Thurs 12:30 am and Sat 12 midnight all in the same week …..
This comment was posted on Wednesday March 26 2008 at 3:15 PM (OK, so I've been a little busy this week and haven't checked the Myspace in a few days, sue me!). I'm sure you all noticed this by now… as I'm sure you all noticed that April 2nd is actually a Wednesday. So, what day should you tune in? Fret not kiddies, for thanks to the power of the internet, I have solved this dilema for you. According to YourTV.com.au, Asylum TV will be aired on Tuesday 1st April at 11pm AEST. Hooray!
So if you live in or near Melbourne or Geelong, be sure to tune in to Channel 31 on Tuesday night for some Nitidus action! Of course you can also tune in Thursday night or Saturday night… so you can't miss it!
Hope you all enjoy the show, and you can tell the world what you think by posting a comment here at the Nitidus Blog.
Photos from Musicland
by Doctor K on Feb.18, 2008, under Shows, Web Stuff
Check out these snaps from the Nitidus rock show last Saturday at Musicland.
Check out the Nitidus Flickr group for more photos, or to add your own!
Stay tuned to Channel 31's Asylum TV to catch two songs from the show.
New Musicland show announced!
by Doctor K on Feb.08, 2008, under Shows
Strap on your party gear, coz Musicland is back on… and a whole week sooner! Nitidus will ignite the stage on Saturday 16th February at 8pm… and best of all, we're filming the show for Asylum TV! Entry is only $10, so come on down and get your face on TV!
Musicland gig canceled
by Doctor K on Feb.06, 2008, under Shows
Sorry folks, but it seems that Musicland was double booked on Saturday 23rd February, so unfortunately they've had to cancel our show with Daddy's Little Girl and Creech. We're negotiating for a replacement show, possibly to be filmed for Asylum TV, so stay tuned for more on that.
Don't worry, we'll still be performing with Noiseworks and Choirboys on Saturday 1st March, so grab your tickets today!
The Nitidus rock show is back!
by Doctor K on Jan.28, 2008, under Shows
The Nitidus rock show is back at full power in 2008 with two massive shows.
First up, the boys will join Daddy's Little Girl and Creech to rock Musicland, an awesome venue in Fawkner that has one of the best stages in Melbourne! Be there on Saturday 23rd February for all the fun.
Then on Saturday 1st March, Nitidus open the show for Australian rock superstars Noiseworks (back together after 15 years) and the Choirboys! The show starts at 7:30pm at the Ferntree Gully Hotel. Tickets are on sale now.
We're looking forward to rocking out with you all again for the first time this year. See you at the show(s)!


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USG conducts first SEC budget audit
Chris Nguyen, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2016
The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Finance Committee has recently completed an audit, noting and grading the finances of the seven Student Executive Council (SEC) boards. This is the first audit ever conducted for the SEC boards, completed in response to the introduction of the new SEC Constitution las...
Referendum result confirms SEC overhaul
Celia Wan, News Editor
April 22, 2016
The work towards structural reform of the Student Executive Council (SEC), which was first brought up in the spring of 2015, has now concluded. The referendum for the new SEC constitution ended on Wednesday, April 20. With 88 percent student approval, the SEC will implement its new constitution in Fall 20...
SEC overhaul heading to referendum
Aquene Kimmel, News Editor
April 5, 2016
At 1 a.m. on Friday, April 1, two large rooms in Thwing Center were filled with students for very different reasons. In the Jolly Scholar, students were celebrating the end of a long week. In an office in the basement, more than twenty students were putting the finishing touches on a long year of planning...
UDC settles in, has new projects underway
Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia
March 18, 2016
This week on Campus Insider, we sat down with Brittany Chung, the President of the Undergraduate Diversity Collaborative (UDC), to talk about the organization's progress since they were voted into the Student Executive Council (SEC) by student referendum last April. Communication among SEC org...
Let's not further complicate student group funding
March 18, 2016
We drew a diagram (above) displaying the proposed Student Executive Council (SEC) restructure plan. Are you a bit confused by it? Because we were at first. The SEC Reform Task Force shouldn't offer the current overly complex proposal to the SEC on March 31. The Editorial Board believes that the...
Student group funding structure considers drastic rehaul
Julia Bianco, Director of Web & Multimedia
February 26, 2016
It's past midnight, and 20 plus students have just finished allocating the hundreds of thousands of dollars that will be spent this semester to define student life on campus. The three plus hour process, not uncommon for the Student Executive Council's (SEC) allocation meeting, entails the largest...
Uncapped: SEC removes ban on student groups purchasing alcohol with Student Activity Fee money
Aquene Kimmel, News Editor
November 13, 2015
After being debated in the Student Executive Council (SEC) and a committee created just for this issue, a bylaw against student organizations using the allocations made by SEC to purchase alcohol has been voted out by a margin of 10-3. The chair of that committee, third-year student and Vice President...
Task Force Committee Reviews SEC Structure
Celia Wan, Contributing Reporter
November 6, 2015
Early this semester, the Student Executive Council (SEC) announced the establishment of a Task Force Committee, marking a series of evaluations and prospective reforms of current SEC structure. Since then, the committee has undertaken weekly discussions and will soon present the first draft of its mission...
SEC determines Spring 2016 budget
Kalli Schumacher, Contributing Reporter
October 23, 2015
Last April the Case Western Reserve University student body voted in the Undergraduate Diversity Collaborative (UDC) as a new umbrella organization under the Student Executive Council (SEC). Next semester, it will be receiving its first financial allocation as an SEC group. This allocation will come...
Taskforce created to enact SEC reforms
Adithi Iyengar, Copy Editor
September 25, 2015
In order to better engage the student population and various organizations, the Student Executive Council (SEC) of Case Western Reserve University plans to evaluate its present structure and is thinking of various reforms. To discuss and enact these reforms, the SEC is creating a committee called...


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This technique is called pointillism. It is the use of tiny points or dots, which combine to form your picture. If you look closely, you will see the multitude of dots, and appreciate the many hours of work required to complete an original, using this technique. I am a left handed artist working with a brace, due to my MS.
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BEREA, Ky. -- For a second time this season, the Covenant women's soccer team dominated Berea as the Lady Scots collected a 4-0 USA victory over the Mountaineers on Saturday afternoon.
Covenant (6-5, 2-1 USA South) produced its sixth shutout of the season in the process. The Lady Scots also defeated Berea (1-10, 1-4 USA South) by a 5-0 score on Sept. 2 on Lookout Mountain, but only Saturday's match counted towards league standings.
Covenant got off to a fast start on Saturday scoring three times in the opening period. Paige Simons picked up her fourth goal of the year in the 13th minute, assisted by Addy Cronan, giving the Lady Scots a 1-0 lead. It was Cronan's turn to find the back of the net later in the half as the sophomore put away an unassisted goal in the 17th minute for a 2-0 edge.
Cronan leads the team with six goals and five assists for the season.
The Lady Scots would tally one more score in the first half when Callie Bader got one by Berea keeper Amber Follin, assisted by Lizzy Hightower. The goal was Bader's first of the year and the third of her career. Covenant out-shot Berea 13-0 in the first 45 minutes of play.
In the second half, Covenant tacked on one more with Anna Robertson scoring in the 66th minute, with another assist to Hightower. The score was Robertson's first of the season, while Hightower now has two assists.
For the match, Covenant held a 22-5 edge in total shots and an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks. 16 of Covenant's shots were on target. Grace Buys recorded her first career win in the net as she went the full 90 and made three saves to pick up the shutout. Follin was peppered with shots all afternoon and made 11 saves.
Covenant will host non-conference foe Berry on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Scotland Yard. Match time is set for 7 p.m.
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Despite mounting an early and aggressive advertising campaign for their high-concept sci-fi thriller "Surrogates", Disney could not catch up to Sony's holdover hit "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" in time to claim the number one spot on the charts. After opening up a small lead on Friday, the 3D animated toon finished with another $24 million on its second weekend, making it easily the most-successful release of the month at $60 million in total. September had more bad news for its new releases as both MGM's reboot of "Fame" and Overture's sci-fi horror flick "Pandorum" struggled to find their footing. Ha! Get it? The dancers of "Fame" couldn't find their footing! More witty bon mots after the jump.
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As last weekend wrapped up it was anyone's guess which of this week's new films would take number one. Most analysts had "Surrogates" pegged for the crown thanks to those snazzy TV spots featuring a be-wigged Bruce Willis. Disney was aiming for a weekend total of about $24 million for its $80 million dollar "Matrix" rip-off. It was not to be. After launching in 2,951 theatres, "Surrogates" finished way under predictions with only $15 million for an estimated per seat average of $5,000.
Just to show you what a great prognosticator I am, I was one of the vocal minority who believed that MGM's "Fame" retread had a solid chance at taking the top spot. My logic went something like this: "Fame" had the widest release of the week, at 3,096 theatres. It had marketing that featured lots of leotard-clad dancers and an oh-so-familiar theme song. Kids like dancing movies these days, don't they? And hell, "Fame" is the first release of 2009 from the desperately destitute MGM Studios. Could fate be cruel enough to crush the dreams of this once-legendary studio just as it is circling the drain? Obviously I have never been introduced to fate because, hell yes, he is exactly that cruel.
"Fame '09" brought in an estimated $10 million or $3,241 per venue. The good news here is that the reboot only cost $18 million. With a quick shuffle to DVD MGM should make out just fine with "Fame". If they haven't gone in to foreclosure by then.
The long-term prospects are not as clear for our third new release of the week, Overture's R-rated "Pandorum" starring Dennis Quaid. This was the one film that had no chance of taking number one, thanks mostly to its release date. Two futuristic sci-fi movies in one week is one futuristic sci-fi movie too many. With "Surrogates" poised to siphon off the "Pandorum" audience, Overture was looking for a first weekend total of about $10 million. Cruel fate strikes again. Although "Pandorum" was relatively inexpensive at $40 million, it probably won't have a chance to find its legs theatrically. A lot of good movies are headed to screens in the coming weeks, which means Pandorum's days in the top 10 are numbered.
In terms of the week's smaller releases, things were looking much rosier. The four debut dates for Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story" averaged $60,000 a piece for the best per screen average of 2009. Two weeks before the documentary goes wide, Overture's estimated gross already stands at $307,000. Fox Searchlight sent a sneak peak of director Drew Barrymore's "Whip It" into 500 locations on Saturday, one week before the Ellen Page vehicle hits theatres. Numbers were not available Sunday morning but the studio says they're happy with attendance which was estimated to be around 65% of capacity.
This week was the official start of fall, which is good because September was a real drag at the box office. As I mentioned, October will bring a few very welcome releases, including the "Toy Story 1 & 2" 3D double-feature which launches in 1,600 theatres on October 2nd. Sony's "Zombieland" is next weekend's widest release, with "Whip It" and WB's "Invention of Lying" following in that order. But the other studios shouldn't underestimate Pixar's magic. Higher ticket prices and the "limited" run of the double bill will make "Toy Story" hard to beat. I hope they will adjust their profit expectations accordingly.


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Recommended All-Share Offer by John Wood Group PLC for Amec Foster Wheeler plc: Scheme of Arrangement Becomes Effective
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LONDON, October 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Further to the announcement by John Wood Group PLC ("Wood Group") and Amec Foster Wheeler plc ("Amec Foster Wheeler") on 13 March 2017 relating to the recommended all-share offer by Wood Group for Amec Foster Wheeler to be effected by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 (the "Scheme"), Wood Group and Amec Foster Wheeler are pleased to announce that the Scheme has become effective in accordance with its terms, following the sanction of the Scheme by the High Court of Justice in England and Wales on 5 October 2017 and the delivery of the court order to the Registrar of Companies on 6 October 2017. The entire issued ordinary share capital of Amec Foster Wheeler is now owned by Wood Group.
Amec Foster Wheeler also announces that it has today cancelled 3,158,310 ordinary shares, which it held as treasury shares
Furthermore, John Connolly, Jonathan Lewis, Ian McHoul, Colin Day, Linda Adamany, Stephanie Newby, Roy A Franklin and Bob Card have resigned from the Amec Foster Wheeler Board and William Setter and Carl Chatfield have been appointed as directors of Amec Foster Wheeler, in each case, with effect from 6 October 2017.
Capitalised terms used but not otherwise defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the scheme document published on 23 May 2017 relating to the Scheme.
Important notice relating to financial advisers
J.P. Morgan Limited, which conducts its UK investment banking business as J.P. Morgan Cazenove ("J.P. Morgan Cazenove"), is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the FCA. J.P. Morgan Cazenove is acting exclusively for JWG and no one else in connection with the Combination and the matters set out in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than JWG for providing the protections afforded to clients of J.P. Morgan Cazenove or its affiliates, or for providing advice in relation to the Combination or any other matters referred to in this announcement.
Credit Suisse International ("Credit Suisse"), which is authorised by the PRA and regulated by the FCA and PRA in the United Kingdom, is acting as financial adviser exclusively for JWG and no one else in connection with the Combination and the matters set out in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than JWG for providing the protections afforded to clients of Credit Suisse, nor for providing advice in relation to the Combination, the content of this announcement or any matter referred to herein. Neither Credit Suisse nor any of its subsidiaries, branches or affiliates owes or accepts any duty, liability or responsibility whatsoever (whether direct or indirect, whether in contract, in tort, under statute or otherwise) to any person who is not a client of Credit Suisse in connection with this announcement, any statement contained herein or otherwise.
Each of Goldman Sachs International, Merrill Lynch International ("BofA Merrill Lynch") and Barclays Bank PLC, acting through its Investment Bank ("Barclays"), who are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated in the United Kingdom by the FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority, are acting exclusively for Amec Foster Wheeler and no one else in connection with the matters referred to in this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Amec Foster Wheeler for providing the protections afforded to the respective clients of Goldman Sachs International, BofA Merrill Lynch and Barclays, or for providing advice in connection with the contents of this announcement or any other matters referred to in this announcement.
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A copy of this announcement and the documents required to be published by Rule 26 of the City Code will be made available on Wood Group's website at http://www.woodgroup.com and Amec Foster Wheeler's website at http://www.amecfw.com by no later than 12 noon (London time) on the Business Day following this announcement. For the avoidance of doubt, the contents of those websites are not incorporated into and do not form part of this announcement.
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This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Amec Foster Wheeler and JWG and certain plans and objectives of the combined group. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as "anticipate", "target", "expect", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "goal", "believe", "hope", "aims", "continue", "will", "may", "should", "would", "could", or other words of similar meaning. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by Amec Foster Wheeler and/or JWG in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions, future developments and other factors it believes appropriate. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty, because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and the factors described in the context of such forward-looking statements in this announcement could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although it is believed that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct and you are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as at the date of this announcement. Neither Amec Foster Wheeler nor JWG assumes any obligation to update or correct the information contained in this announcement (whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise), except as required by applicable law.
There are several factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are changes in the global, political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory forces, future exchange and interest rates, changes in tax rates and future business combinations or dispositions.
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Actover is an integrated pharmaceutical company with more than 190 products and over 2,000 employees operating in fields of importation, marketing, production and distribution.
Investment in high standard production facilities and qualified personnel has positioned Actover as a partner for under license production in Iran.
Biosimilars represent some of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical products in the world. Actoverco's long term strategy includes strengthening partnerships and investing in this field of medicine.
We are committed to build a leadership position in Iran as well as region. Our biotech plant located in Baharestan industrial zone near Tehran, started production in 2014 with a capacity of 40 million vials and PFS.
Actover is committed to adhere to the regulatory requirements and the highest industry standards.
Our production facilities run by international standards. We have obtained ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 and GMP (Good Manufacturing .Practices) certifications, as well as the approval for under license manufacturing of Merck and Krka's products in Iran
Actover ensures quality by a continuous monitoring of the quality systems, and the application of evolving industry guidelines and regulations.
Quality is the responsibility of the personnel of Actover.
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Capacity: 40 Million vials and pre-filled syringes
Therapeutic areas of production: MS, Oncology
Atipharmed a separate hormone plant aims to cover production of contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy and endometrial drugs.
Capacity: 700 million tablets
First hormonal plant with GMP approval in the country
It includes production lines for pessaries and cream as well as the existing SDF lines
Alborz-Zagros is dedicated to the production of general hazardous drugs.
Capacity: 800 million tablets
First OEL5 plant in the country
Oncology plant
GMP is a regulatory guideline imposed on all manufacturers of pharmaceuticals to ensure that finished products have the identity, strength, quality and purity they are required to have. GMP describes the methods, the controls, the equipment and facilities that must be put into place for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.
Actoverco ongoing auditing program verifies continuous adherence to GMP standards.
Our Purpose
Our values shape Actover's way of doing business at every level of company
Quality oriented: We are committed to quality not only for our products, but also in all our business processes
Collaboration: We understand collaboration as the key to success
Integrity: We see integrity and responsibility as a core characteristic for each member of our team
Fast-moving: We are a fast moving company, so the quality is a necessity in our company for having dynamic market
Strengthen pharmaceutical activities in the key therapeutic fields
Entering the new therapeutic fields
Respond to internal market demand and design a new marketing region
Increasing investment on production
Generic name: Venlafaxine
Manufactured by: Actoverco under license Krka
Dosage: 37.5 & 75 mg
Package: 28 capsules
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Generic name: Sertraline
Manufactured by: Actoverco under license Krka
Dosage: 50 & 100 mg
Package: 28 tablets
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Generic name: Donepezil
Manufactured by: Actoverco under license Krka
Dosage: 5 & 10 mg
Package: 28 tablets
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Generic name: Quetiapine
Manufactured by: Actoverco under license Krka
Dosage: 25, 100 & 200 mg
Package: 30 tablets
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Generic name: Zolpidem
Manufactured by: Actoverco
Dosage: 5 & 10 mg
Package: 30 tablets
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Generic name: Tizanidine
Manufactured by: Actoverco
Dosage: 4 mg
Package: 30 scored tablet
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Availability is a key concern in Actover. That is why we work with 4 authorized distribution companies in Iran. Maximizing coverage and access to our products is the goal of our experienced professional and team .
We have chosen 4 major distribution companies:
1-Hejrat is the second largest distribution company covering pharmacies and the first covering hospitals
2-Elite Darou is the Actover group owned distribution company, one of the first 100% private pharma distributors in Iran
3-Razi is one of the leading distribution companies in the country
4-Darou Pakh is one of the leading distribution companies in the country
For distribution agreements outside Iran, please contact us to check product availability for your zone/country.
• KRKA-Slovenia has also given GMP approval in the first QA audit in 2011.
• Merck Serono audited Actover factory in 2012 and approved it for production of its solid dosage form products starting with Glucophage 500 tablets.
• Actover has deployed IMS including: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 awarded by AGS (American Global Standards) in 2012 and renewed in 2014.
• Actover's QC lab has also received accreditation certificate from MOH in 2014 and is regarded as one of a few accredited labs of pharmaceutical companies in Iran.
• Medical department has been awarded ISO9001: 2015 certification: Actoverco scientific and medical department consists of the following units: Clinical trial, Pharmacovigilance and Medical Advisory. To achieve the goals, such as upgrading the quality of provided services, increasing efficiency of the organization and ensuring carrying out our responsibilities, we implemented measures that were audited in accordance with the requirements of ISO9001:2015. The audit was successful and Actoverco Pharmaceuticals managed to obtain the aforementioned certificate in 2017 awarded by SGS company.
We are also committed to the safe use of our product. We believe a safe drug prescription is also our responsibility. We provide comprehensive product knowledge and risk benefit information to the medical community and the patient.
Pharmacovigilance (PV) system is responsible for monitoring the safety of Actoverco products. Its main aim is to minimize the risks related to drugs used and to maximize their benefits. The vision of the Actoverco Pharmacovigilance Department is to improve nationwide patient safety and wellbeing by reducing the risk of medicines used by patients and the general public.
Drug Information Center of Actover Pharmaceutical Company is stablished in October 2015 as a division of the Pharmacovigilance department. The main purposes of DIC encompass rational prescription and use of drugs, increase of awareness, easy access to the authentically most up-to-date, precise, and pertinent information about our company's drug products as well as to safeguard the health, financial and legal interests of the patients.
If you or your patient experience any unanticipated side effect or have a complaint about a product please report adverse events.
In Actover, we not only focus on producing and distributing medicines, but also we believe in making health information. Therefore we have created specific magazine & websites, such as:
Salamsalamat Magazine
This is a magazine which is publishing and distributing every month throughout the drugstores, hospitals, clinics and offices of Tehran & some cities in Iran. Each magazine contains recent reliable articles about health & lifestyle. The aim of this distribution is improving general knowledge of people. To verify accessing this magazine on the internet, we have loaded the electronic version in the following address: www.salamsalamt.com
It is a website dedicated for multiple sclerosis patients, where they can find information about the diseases and treatments as well as stories about other patients, news, group gatherings and a forum where they can share their experiences.
To boost the effect of Xenover (Orlistat), we have created a microsite to pair this treatment with healthy routines. This website contains material from recipes to physical activities and tips to change lifestyle habits.
Lifestyles website
Another medicines of Actover Pharmaceutical Company are vitamins and supplements. Since malnutrition and deficiency of micronutrients, minerals and vitamins are the cause of many chronic and threatening public health issues, for the first step, Actover selected and registered the vitamins and supplements from the prestigious company named "Life Style".
The products of this brand, produced by "Martec Industries" in California, which are one of the highest quality products in the world of pharmaceutical supplements.
Life Style Supplements include Kids Gummies (Multivitamin and Mineral), Stress Formula and Iron, Stress Formula and Zinc (Containing Vitamins and Zinc), Centravite (Daily Multivitamin with Lutein), Advanced Formula (Containing Vitamins, Minerals for people over 50 years of age), omega-3, calcium and vitamin D, and also Triple Joint-Aid (containing glucosamine and chondroitin).
To learn more about these supplements, visit www.lifestyle.martecindustriesinc.com
OTC Products
Some products, such as Actopin, Actofenextra, Actocold, and Xenover are among the OTC products of Actover that may also be taken without prescription. For more information on any of these products, you may visit the websites.
we understand that the pharmaceutical sector is not comparable to any other industry. Ethical behavior is integrated in the core of our business, placing the well being of the patient as our top priority. This is why we are profoundly committed to our responsibility in every aspect of our business
Ethics in research
In all our research, including our clinical studies, we respect the patient and his rights as well as the health care providers.
Ethics in production
Producing high quality and safe drugs is not only a marketing strategy, for us it is our responsibility to provide trustworthy pharmaceuticals.
Ethics in promotional activities
We believe complete and accurate information is a right for healthcare professionals and patients, in order to make the most informed prescription decision. We work hard to promote our products with factual information, in a way to avoid misleading our audiences.
For more information consult our code of ethical practices
We believe that it is our responsibility to leave the world a better place forthe next generations. That is why we go beyond our legal obligations,
increasing the welfare of the most vulnerable individuals of our society.
We work in three different fronts
Education is the key to building a future. As part of the Dr. Mostafa Naraghi Foundation, we build schools in underprivileged areas. That is why we contribute with scholarship programs and psychological support.
Access to medicine and surgery is every person's right. We collaborate with different foundations by donating MS and Cancer drugs as well as paying for heart and reconstructive surgery for children.
Food program is a real problem in some of the areas where we work. Some families are unable to offer even one meal a day to their children. We contribute with two initiatives in this direction: The "One meal per day" program that feeds over 1.000 children per day and regular food packages to 300 families so that they can prepare hot food in their homes.
All the Corporate Social Responsibility activities of Actover are coordinated by the Dr. Mostafa Naraghi Foundation.
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The Corporate Social Responsibility activities of Actover is coordinating by the Dr. Mostafa Naraghi Foundation. Working with an
independent executive team under the control of the supervisory board.
Chain of Hope
is a French NGO operating in over 30 countries including in Iran. We collaborate by taking in charge surgery costs for young children.
is a private charitable organization with over 1600 beds where physically handicapped or elderly individuals with no financial resources can live.
The second annual congress of
the Iranian Psychiatric Association was held at the Imam Khomeini Hospital.
Actover Pharmaceutical Company attended this congress which held on April, 24th
to 26th.
Actover Pharmaceuticals Company
attended this scientific congress, and introduced its newest products in the
field of neurological diseases, such as Lyriver, Escitover, Actopentine, Luxover and Arizover.
The main purpose of this congress was to become
more familiar with the psychiatric medicine and its application in general
The target groups at this
scientific congress were: psychiatrists, health and clinical psychologists,
neurologists, general practitioners, pediatricians, endocrinologists,
gynecologists, specialist Blood and oncology, cardiologists and nurses.
The second annual congress of the Psy...
Actover Pharmaceuticals Company attended this scientific con...
The thirtieth annual congress of Iranian Association of Internal Doctors was held at the Razi Congress Hall of Iran University of Medical Sciences. Actover Pharmaceutical Company attended this congress
which has been held on April, 23rd to 26th .
This scientific congress held by Iran
University of Medical Sciences, also Actover Pharmaceutical
company attended this congress and introduced its newest medicines in the field of internal medicine, such as Emozol,
Mesalover, Fastover, Fromilid, Litizen, Nolpaza, Actolucast, Motilover and Mebacto.
The secretary of the 30th Congress of the
Iranian Society of Internal Doctors said that about 25 percent of the population is affected by fatty liver disease.
Kamal Eshagh Hosseini, also mentioned: Fatty
liver is a growing problem in the country, and it is one of the most common
causes of chronic liver disease as well as cirrhosis in advanced countries.
He added that less fat intake, white meat consumption, exercise,
proper nutrition and blood lipid control, as well as the use of vitamin E and
appropriate medications can help to cure this disease.
The Thirtieth annual congress of the Ira...
This scientific congress held by the Iran University of Medi...
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The most advanced tablet and capsule production line has bee...
The 7th Iranian Joint Cardiovascular Congress (IJCC), was held in Shahid Rajaei congress cener on 27th February to 1st March 2019; as usual Actover pharmaceutical company attended this annual congress.
This scientific congress was held by the Society of Iranian Heart Surgeons, also Actover Pharmaceutical Company attended and introduced its products in the field of cardiovascular diseases: such as Zyllt, Clotover, Rosurexin, Metazero, Amlober, Coryol and Valsacor.
This annual congress was held with the aim of providing an overview of the latest research and developments in diagnosis, prevention, and management in the field of cardiovascular disease, particularly in coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and congenital heart disease.
Like the previous IJCC congress, most of the Iranian cardiovascular associations and societies held their annual meetings at the same time ( 13th Congress of The Iranian Society of Cardiac Surgeons, 24th Congress of The Iranian Heart Association,12th Congress of The Iranian Society of Cardiac Anesthesia, 7th Iranian Scientific Association of Interventional Cardiology,7th Iranian Society of Pediatric Cardiology,11th Congress of The Iranian Society of Echocardiography, 2nd Congress of The Iranian Society Of Heart Failure , 2nd Congress of The Iranian Heart Rhythm Society, 7th Congress of Iranian Cardiac Nurses Society, 11th Congress of Iranian Society of Extracorporeal Technology , 1st Congress of Iranian Scientific Society of Extracorporeal Technology and 11th Congress of Iranian Physical Therapy Association in Cardiopulmonary Branch ) to produce the upcoming grand gathering of the luminaries of cardiovascular medicine.
Moreover, a panel on the prevention of cardiovascular disease has been held by Actover, which a large number of experts were attended. Blood pressure, blood lipids, aspirin and obesity were the main subjects of this panel.
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This scientific congress was held by the Society of Iranian ...
11th Iranian stroke congress
Actover Pharmaceutical Company also attended the conference,...
World Cancer Day
Cancer and its related diseases kill eight million people ea...
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We know that in an ever-changing business environment, human force became the main source of competitive advantage.
By working for Actover you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career across the range of business areas and functions. You will have the necessary support from managers and colleagues to achieve your professional goals.
Our training programs will help you progress in your field and enhance your expertise.
See how your dedication and hard work would be rewarded in Actover, and also offering you better opportunities in a fast-growing company.


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Celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in style today with some of our fabulously regal recipe ideas.
What you'll need
500g mixed mushrooms (chestnut, Portobello, closed cup), very finely diced
2 tbsp picked and chopped thyme leaves
3 whole eggs
1 egg yolk
400g Philadelphia Original
200ml double cream
4 cloves chopped garlic
4 shallots, finely chopped
30g butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp chopped parsley
50 ready made tarlet canapé cases
100g crispy shallots
Makes 50
Put the butter and oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add in the chopped shallots, picked thyme and garlic and cook for five to six minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the shallots are soft and translucent, add in the chopped mushrooms. The mushrooms need to cook for around 20 minutes, so make sure the heat is high enough for the water in the mushrooms to evaporate from the pan. Try not to allow the mushrooms to boil in their own juices. If this looks like it's happening, turn up the heat.
Season the mushrooms with salt and lots of black pepper. Transfer the mushrooms from the pan into a colander and allow to cool and any more liquid to drain away.
While the mushrooms are cooling down, mix the eggs, egg yolk, 300g of the Philadelphia and double cream in a large mixing bowl. Add in the chopped parsley along with the cooled mushrooms. Mix well and season again with a little more black pepper.
Place the canapé cases onto a baking tray and carefully spoon the mixture into each one. Fill the right to the top. Place the tray into the oven for eight to 10 minutes, until just set.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before piping on a pea-sized amount of the remaining Philly onto each tartlet and garnish with a pinch of crispy shallots.
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As children head back to school we reveal the extent of dangerous speeding in 20mph areas
- Four in 10 (40%) of drivers admit to 'sometimes' breaking the speed limit by at least 10mph
- More than a quarter of drivers 'regularly' speed in areas designed to keep children (and other vulnerable road users) safe
A new survey by Brake and Direct Line has revealed how many drivers are speeding on roads where lower limits are in place to keep children and other road users safe.
Four in 10 (40%) of drivers admit they sometimes travel at 30mph or more where there is a limit of 20mph. More than a quarter (26%) of drivers say they do this at least once a month and just over one in five (21%) admits to driving much faster than the 20mph speed limit on a weekly basis. Most 20mph zones and areas are in the vicinity of schools and homes where many children will be regularly walking and cycling.
In 2014, 53 children under 16 were killed and 2,029 were seriously injured on British roads: that's almost six children seriously hurt or killed every day. The majority (80%) were on foot or bicycle at the time.[i]
Speed limits are put in place to keep all road users safe, especially vulnerable ones like children, and can make the difference between life and death. If a child runs into the road three car lengths ahead, a driver travelling at 30mph will not be able to stop in time, and will still be travelling at 28mph when they hit the child. A driver travelling at 20mph should just be able to stop in time, providing they are paying attention, have well-maintained brakes, and are driving in dry conditions.
There is plenty of evidence to show that lowering traffic speeds, and lowering limits to 20mph specifically, reduces casualties and creates a safer road environment, especially for those on foot and bicycle, but of course this only works if limits are adhered to.
Analysis of 75 20mph limit sites in Scotland found casualties dropped by 42%.[ii] The World Health Organisation recommends 20mph limits as a key measure to improve pedestrian safety and save lives.[iv]
Case study
Tommy Kenny was just 10 years old when he was tragically knocked down and killed on a pedestrian crossing on a 30mph road in London. He was thrown approximately 60ft on impact, leaving him with multiple traumatic injuries so severe that he stood no chance of survival. The police investigator said that the driver was doing between 30-39mph when he hit Tommy. If the limit had been set to 20mph rather than 30mph, Tommy might still be here today.
Tommy's aunt, Michelle Kirby, said: "Tommy was a much loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin with the best years of his life ahead of him. Our lives fell apart when he died and he is missed hugely by his whole family. He was a very bright, fun-loving and cheeky boy with a unique personality and a vivid imagination. He loved dinosaurs, Steven Gerrard and Doctor Who.
If we are honest with ourselves, most people have to admit to creeping over the speed limit at times. Yet we've all seen the harrowing adverts on TV showing the horrific results of what speed can do to a child. If you drive at 20mph, you have a good chance of being able to stop in time if you need to, such as if a child runs out in front of you. We all need to slow down, and we can all do that today. One can only imagine what pain Tommy's parents, Lynsey and Lloyd, have gone through and will do for the rest of their lives."
Alice Bailey, campaigns advisor for Brake, the road safety charity, said: "All parents want to know their children are safe while travelling to and from school and playing outdoors. Speed limits are in place to keep all road users safe and if tragedy strikes and a child is hit by a car, the speed at which it is travelling could be the difference between life and death. 20mph limits benefit our communities in so many ways, keeping them safer, cleaner and greener; when limits are lower, many more people choose to ditch the car completely and walk and cycle instead[CF1] . If people feel they have to drive, the lower speed limit will have a negligible impact on travel times and bring so many other positive effects."
Rob Miles, director of car insurance at Direct Line, said: "Adhering to the speed limit is such a simple way of helping to make our roads safer and is within all drivers' gift. We urge drivers to be conscientious and to remember that speed limits exist for very good reasons and that it is a legal requirement to observe them."
Q.1 Within the past year, have you driven at 30mph or faster in a 20mph speed limit?
No, never 60
Yes, less than once a month 14
Yes, about once a month 5
Yes, about once a week 8
Yes, several times a week 9
Yes, once a day or more 4
Q.2 Within the past year, have you driven at 40mph or faster in a 30mph speed limit?
No, never 60
Yes, less than once a month 16
Yes, about once a month 4
Yes, about once a week 8
Yes, several times a week 9
Yes, once a day or more 3
Notes to Editors:
Tommy's mum Lynsey is available for interview
Please contact Alice at Brake on 01484 550063 or on firstname.lastname@example.com
Or email the news inbox on firstname.lastname@example.com
About Brake
Brake is a national road safety charity, founded in 1995, that exists to stop the needless deaths and serious injuries that happen on roads every day, make streets and communities safer for everyone, and care for families bereaved and injured in road crashes. Brake promotes road safety awareness, safe and sustainable road use, and effective road safety policies. We do this through national campaigns, community education, services for road safety professionals and employers, and by coordinating the UK's flagship road safety event every November, Road Safety Week. Brake is a national, government-funded provider of support to families and individuals devastated by road death and serious injury, including through a helpline and support packs.
Follow Brake on Twitter, Facebook, or The Brake Blog.
Road crashes are not accidents; they are devastating and preventable events, not chance mishaps. Calling them accidents undermines work to make roads safer, and can cause insult to families whose lives have been torn apart by needless casualties.
About Direct Line
Started in 1985, Direct Line became the first UK insurance company to use the telephone as its main channel of communication. It provides motor, home, travel and pet insurance cover direct to customers by phone or on-line.
Direct Line general insurance policies are underwritten by U K Insurance Limited, Registered office: The Wharf, Neville Street, Leeds LS1 4AZ. Registered in England and Wales No 1179980. U K Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Direct Line and UK Insurance limited are both part of Direct Line Insurance Group plc.
Customers can find out more about Direct Line products or get a quote by calling 0345 246 3761 or visiting www.directline.com
[i] Reported Road Casualties Great Britain 2014, Department for Transport, 2015, table RAS30062
[ii] 20mph speed reduction initiative, Scottish Executive Central Research Unit, 2001
[iv] Pedestrian safety: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners, World Health Organisation, 2013


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The "Spencer" Men's White Eton Jacket is the perfect addition to any professional uniform. Perfect to wear with dress pants, this eton jacket is great for those in the hospitality, food and beverage and events industries. Made from a polyester blend, this 1-button shawl eton jacket is your new go-to for a completed and polished look!
- Color: White
- Jacket Lapels: Shawl
- Buttons: 1
- Material: Polyester
- Pattern: Solid
- Jacket Vents: No Vents
- Designer: Neil Allyn
- Condition: Brand new with original tags & packaging


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Op SURF UK is a joint initiative, executed by Help For Heroes Sports Recovery and supported by the Endeavour Fund. Op SURF UK aims to build on the Amazing Surf Adventures adaptive surf programme out in the USA for wounded, injured and sick (WIS) Service personnel and veterans.
Many of the WIS who have taken part described the incredibly positive impact on their well-being and many have continued their love of surfing.
In September 2018, Op Surf UK will see some of the best instructors from the UK and US teach 20 WIS to surf and experience the healing power of the ocean. It will be Op Surf UK's first year being hosted in Bude, Cornwall by the Bude Surf Veterans who offer a huge amount of experience and support to all veterans involved and a key opportunity to continue surfing within their veteran community.
We are proud that Op SURF UK is a very accessible endeavour, with top rated instructors to ensure that everyone will experience the rush of catching their first wave.
Op Surf in both 2016 and 2017 have been a huge success and we are very grateful for the support of AIG, our corporate partner in the volunteers they provide.