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Review: Hostile Takeover by Joey W. Hill
Hostile Takeover by Joey W. Hill
Contemporary / Erotica
2012-06-20 (Ellora's Cave)
Heroine: Marcie Moira – Life Long Crush, Submissive
Hero: Ben O'Callahan – Lawyer, Dominant
Setting: Louisiana, USA
Ben is the last unattached member of the five-man executive team of K&A Associates. The other four, all Masters, have found the submissive of their dreams. That's fine. The sharp-edged lawyer knows he's the most hardcore of all of them, with extreme tastes as a Master he satisfies physically through experienced club submissives. He doesn't really need anything more than that.
Marcie has loved Ben since she was sixteen. He's never behaved as anything more than a protective big brother, a family friend. But now she's twenty three and starting her career as a corporate investigator. She may be a blood-and-bone deep submissive, but she won't hesitate to use her aggressive talents to prove she's meant to be his. With a Master as tough as Ben, she'll have to take whatever measures are needed—even if her deepest desire isn't a hostile takeover of his heart, but an unconditional surrender to it.
Reader Advisory: Marcie's sexual journey contains a group scene of female/female sexual exploration. The Masters also share her in a brief group scene. Both these beautifully erotic moments are essential to deepening Marcie's bond with Ben.
First off, it must be said: This book does not play at BDSM. While kink can take all forms, this one is extreme to n'th degree. This couple is engaged in a 24/7, Master/slave relationship that requires the heroine to submit absolutely. This is a "no limits" couple that employs edgeplay and CNC (consensual non-consent). There is also lots of anal sex, two brief ménages (f/f/f/f and m/m/m/m/m/f), and a variety of bondage. That said, this book won't appeal to everyone. You've been forewarned.
The Knights of the Board Room, a tightknit group of five men who all work at Kensington & Associates, have hardcore tastes and desires. All of the men are Dominates living the BDSM lifestyle, and each one has found his permanent submissive. Except for Ben, the lone wolf, whose tastes are extreme even by the other men's standards.
Marcie, the sister of one of the K&A men's subs, has known since she was sixteen years old that she belonged to Ben. She has spent seven years preparing herself, mentally and physically, to be his sub. And now all she has to do is get him to see her as a woman, no longer a girl, and get him to accept her as his slave. In order to do so, she's going to have to top from the bottom. Push his buttons and push them hard. Which won't be easy for her, as she is a natural submissive whose one desire is to submit to Ben O'Callahan.
Ben, from the very first, is coarse and crass. His words and his actions are sharp as blades, and he wields them both with dangerous results. Some might find him to be unlikeable, and I'll admit he takes churlishness to the max, but I fell for him as easily as Marcie. I mean, there are men who are masculine… and then there is Ben. The man is just filled to the brim with alpha goodness, my lord. He makes me think of all these ridiculous words, like virile and potent and robust. And when you combine that with his other facets, the ones buried deep and protected under a thick skin, he is nigh irresistible.
Together, Ben and Marcie are like the perfect storm. These two really had their work cut out for them. And it was such an interesting dynamic to watch her, the submissive, be the pursuer in this relationship. It really showcased the strength that it takes to be a sub. Marci really has to follow her heart and trust her gut when it came to building a relationship with Ben. And, for Ben's part, he really has to let go of the mental road blocks—get over issues and move past the past. It made for a very heavy, intense relationship that engages you and makes you invest in their outcome.
And I loved the humor that Miz Hill manages to weave in throughout. Adding lightness and levity to what could of otherwise been simply a turbulent and emotional rollercoaster ride. You never expect the funny, but when she hits you with it—it is hilarious and timed just right.
"Whoever the intern is, she's probably top of her class." [Peter]
"Great. She knows her way around a stack of books. Doesn't mean a fucking thing in the real world." [Ben]
Turning, Ben saw Janet, their CEO's imperious admin, standing in the doorway of the office.
"Since I and everyone else can hear you," she said coolly, "your finished contract is on your desk. The baby intern scaled the walls of her crib and spent most of the weekend getting up to speed on the negotiations with Senecorp so you'd have it first thing this morning. You'll find her sucking her thumb at Alice's desk. I've given her a handful of Cheerios to keep her happy. I trust you'll handle any diaper changing personally."
Hostile Takeover squeezes your heart, tugs on your belly, and captivates your mind. It manages to be erotic while also having substance. Miz Hill really sets the bar for this genre. This was my first foray into the world of the Knights of the Board Room, as well as my first novel by Miz Hill, and my impressions of both are fantastic. Blew away all my expectations and then exceeded them. Novels like this one only elevate the standards, raise the bar, for good erotica.
Favorite Quote:
"Thank you, Noah." Ben nodded. "I'd like an extra service, please."
"Anything, Mr. O'Callahan."
Ben turned his attention to Marcie. Instinct had her lowering her gaze instead of locking with his. When his next words came, she was glad for it.
"I want you to go down on my companion here, under the tablecloth. If she comes within three minutes, there's a hundred-dollar tip in it for you."
Thoughts While Reading:
4.0% - "Whew, is it just me or is the sexual tension set to high already?"
29.0% - "Oh. My. Ow."
58.0% - "Deep breaths. Argh. What is wrong with you, Ben???"
68.0% - "Now you really f'ed up, Ben."


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Chait has some fun trying to grab the rolling mercury balls of Eric Cantor's long-promised alternative to Obamacare. But, alas, it seems an impossible task. He concludes:
[T]he problem isn't that Cantor and Boehner and Ryan would rather lay around on the sofa drinking beer and playing video games than write their health-care plan already.
It's that there's no plan out there that is both ideologically acceptable to conservatives and politically defensible.
Or even workable.
There's Obamacare, or there's single-payer, or there's any Republican plan--which for them would be worse than nothing, since their guaranteed gutting of derided mandates would return us to the insurmountable scourge of pre-existing conditions. Thus Republicans offer the political safety of nothing, leaving only single-payer as Obamacare's alternative.
I have a recurring male fantasy, one a bit different, I further imagine, than most male fantasies. It's that tomorrow we all wake up to find a Republican House majority, a Republican Senate majority, and a Republican in the White House. Their first item of business, of course, is to repeal Obamacare by noon and replace it by the cocktail hour. Zanizess assuredly would ensue, for just what in the fuck would they do?
And I know how it would turn out. They would indeed demolish Obamacare, only to be left with having to then reassemble the damned thing so as to escape the public's wrath.
I do imagine they'd make one major change, though--"they" being fiscally responsible Republicans. They'd put the whole thing on the nation's credit card.

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Bedding industry veteran Chris Henning has rejoined King Koil in the new position of executive vice president of sales and marketing, announced company president and COO Dave Roberts.
Henning, who left King Koil in 2012 to take a newly created post as president of North America for the Dormeo Octaspring brand, had been with King Koil since 2010 as senior vice president of strategic planning and business development.
In assuming his new responsibilities, he will report to Roberts, who said he was very pleased that Henning, with his extensive industry experience, has returned to the company.
"Chris has a proven industry record as a highly effective leader, having held executive positions at Kingsdown, Tempur-pedic and Simmons," Roberts noted.
"Given our ambitious growth plans for the next five years, I'm very confident of the important role Chris will play not only in leading our sales and marketing drives but in helping the King Koil organization attain its objectives."
For more information, visit www.kingkoil.com.
About King Koil: A global bedding producer, King Koil is among the country's Top 10 manufacturers and maintains an international licensing group that serves 80 countries. The company's mission is focused on innovating and marketing meaningful sleep solutions and bedding brands, which today include iMattress™, Natural Response®, Laura Ashley®, The Dr. Breus® Bed and Extended Life™, among other major mattress collections.


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Maitland Regional Art Gallery is rated in the top five regional galleries in NSW. It is a community asset that provides exhibitions, art classes and a unique cultural space to Maitland.
Council provide this facility because our community is made up of more than just roads and sports grounds.
We need to demonstrate to council that we support the MRAG.
The MRAG contributes over $6 million dollars to our economy through tourism. At a recent council meeting the MRAG faced an unprecedented threat to its operational funding.
Maitland Council debated the annual indexation of MRAG's funding at their meeting on Tuesday the 22nd of May 2018. Councillor Philip Penfold voted to freeze funding to the MRAG. The increase in funding for 2018/19 was recommended by council officers to meet increasing wage and utility cost without cutting services.
Cl Philip Penfold is a long time opponent of the Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Liberal Councillors Halliday and Griffin vote with the four "Penfold Independents". All Labor Councillors voted for the increase in funding and Liberal Councillors Mitchel and Ranadive voted to increase the funding in line with the Operational Plan.
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What events Godzpeed has for regular customers?
We have regular E-sport tournaments and many other events for our customers to sign up.
Do Godzpeed provide trainings?
Yes, we have professional drivers as our coaches for our training programs, and all of our staffs have real life racing or track experience.
I would like to have a birthday party at Godzpeed, is the venue available for rent?
Yes, our venue is available for rent. We will do our best suit your need, no matter it is a corporate event or a private party.
Besides rental, are the hardware for sale?
Yes, please contact us, we provide all range of simulator hardware for purchase.
Do you provide installation service?
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text: It's 1997 in the Hill District of Pittsburgh at Court Theatre and Harmond Wilks (Allen Gilmore) is running for Mayor. Radio Golf transforms the Court Theatre into an authentic depiction of a small office and its' surroundings. The detail remains strong from the graffiti on the billboards to the discoloration in the ceilings. This set makes me feel at home in a place I've never visited, the raw attention to detail really captures the true essence of places we hear about but never see, such as the parking lot or infamous Aunt Ester's home. Continue reading "Court Theatre's 'Radio Golf' Rings True Today"


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Where are all the fish??? I live in windsor ontario and fish everywhere around here possible. There are no fish in that river or they've gotten wayyy too smart. Ive been fishing in the city marina and in little river all winter(mainly ice fishing) which has been great up until mid feb. Its one of the longest coldest winters weve EVER had. Ive been going down to my yearly fav fishing spot (riverside and lincoln) and cant catch fish or minnows. Not only that I cant seem to even see any signs of life since early NOV. 5 days ago as i was looking out I seen a minnow and got all excited. (its a pain going across city all the time to fish) . I could go down to lincoln n riverside anytime of day week or night and catch hundreds of minnows without using any bait. also catch fish like crazy. 3 days ago i saw a shad or mooneye(not sure) come to the top on its side then swim back down. and a large fishing hovering the bottom. neither would go near my minnow so im gonna try worms tommorow. ANYWAYS has ANYONE in detroit windsor area done any nearby fishing with any luck. I used to go with a minnow net bucket for minnows rod and pickeral rigs and could easily catch 10 fish in an hour. now its nothing. If anyone fishs in windsor or nearby please msg me or email me a t email@example.com
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How to unlock too many pattern attempts in a Huawei Y210 phone?
To unlock your phone, a hard reset operation needs to be performed. You can do this by turning off the phone completely then press Volume UP + Power button until the phone opens and Android logo is shown on screen. Access Recovery Menu and select Wipe Data/Factory Reset using the volume buttons then Power to confirm. Reboot the phone and now you have access to your mobile.


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Study Abroad Program Manager
Program sponsor: IES Abroad
The sixth largest city in France, Nantes is located in Western France on the Loire River. Large enough to be a bustling cultural and economic center but small enough that IES Abroad Nantes is the only permanent US study abroad program, this program is strongly recommended for students who are currently majoring or minoring in French, or those considering the option. Combine French-taught program courses with one or more courses at the nearby University of Nantes. Credit-bearing teaching internships in French elementary, junior high and high schools are also available.
Open to students from all majors with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Completion of FR 121-3 or 125-3 or equivalent.
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Homestays (12 meals/week).
Study abroad program costs vary widely and may be more or less expensive than studying at Northwestern. Review the comparison.
Total: $17,070
Total: $10,280
This section outlines some of the billing and financial arrangements for affiliated IES Abroad programs, and is intended as a guide to help you navigate the financial aspects of your study abroad process. You should always refer to your program materials for the most current information and instructions.
After you are accepted to an IES program, you will be required to pay a deposit directly to IES to confirm your participation on the program. It is your responsibility to pay the deposit; Northwestern cannot pay or waive deposits for affiliated programs.
Your Northwestern invoice will be issued through CAESAR on the regular quarterly schedule, and will include only your IES tuition and the NU study abroad fee. Refer to your program materials for the most current cost information.
If you receive financial aid and/or loans, these funds will continue to apply directly to your CAESAR account.
If you use the Northwestern 9PAY plan, you may continue to use 9PAY for your NU-billed study abroad expenses, but you should request a study abroad 9PAY estimate to have your plan set up appropriately.
You will receive a separate invoice from IES for your housing and insurance abroad. It is your responsibility to pay IES directly by their deadline.
Additional fees may apply for certain courses, housing add-ons, field trips, or other optional items related to your program. If applicable, you are responsible for paying any supplemental fees directly to IES.


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What is a pelvic fracture?
A Pelvic fracture is a fracture of any part of the pelvis including the pubis, ischium, and ilium. The pelvis is also known as the pelvic girdle or the pelvic bone; it forms the bony structure that bridges the gap between the spinal vertebrae and the legs. Initially the pelvis starts as three bones (pubis, ischium and ilium) that merge together as you grow into adulthood. Once they have formed the Pelvic structure is made of two symmetrical bones that are connected at the back by the wedge shaped sacrum bone; creating two joints either side called the sacroiliac joints and joined at the front to create the pubic symphysis. The Pelvis is interlaced with many very strong ligaments that add to the durability of the structure. The word pelvic is derived from the Latin word 'basin' as the boney structure creates a bowl like cavity that houses most of the digestive and reproductive organs of your body along with main arteries and nerves. Due to the close proximity of these fragile internal structures certain pelvic fractures can cause complications like internal organ damage, nerve damage or internal bleeding there-fore any Pelvic fracture is deemed a medical emergency until known otherwise.
Why & when does a pelvic fracture happen?
Your pelvis is a very durable structure strengthened further by its many interlaced ligaments and surrounding muscles. Due to this most Pelvic fractures are caused by high energy impact injuries such as those sustained from car accidents, crush accidents and falling from a height such as falls whilst cycling or horse riding.
The pelvis is slightly weaker during the growth stages in teenage years as the bone is not as strong. Teenagers who play sports that involve sudden movements may experience a type of fracture called an avulsion fracture. An avulsion fracture happens when there is a sudden contraction of a muscle and the tendon to which it is attached to the bone by pulls and breaks off a small portion of bone. Due to the nature of the injury it is commonly misdiagnosed as a pulled muscle. The pelvis is also weakened in elderly people with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis actually weakens the inner structure of the bone meaning that fractures can occur from less forceful falls including slipping on the stairs, falling whilst getting out of the bath and even just falling from standing.
What to do if a pelvic fracture is suspected after trauma?
If you suspect someone has sustained a Pelvic fracture after trauma then you must immediately call for medical help. Most people in high impact accidents sustain other injuries as well as a pelvic fracture making medical attention vital. It is important to make sure the individual is safe and comfortable without having to move the individual as any walking or weight bearing will be very painful. On arrival paramedics will stabilise the pelvis, normally on a stretcher before taking the patient to accident and emergency.
What does a pelvic fracture feel like?
A pelvic fracture causes a very intense immediate sharp pain. The fracture is often accompanied by swelling and bruising and aggravated by most movements this makes weight bearing and walking excruciating. Any movement of the hip muscles may increase pain levels causing many people to adopt a curled up position with their knees and hips bent in a way that doesn't put any pressure over the pelvis. The intense pain after a break will last for several hours which will be aggravated or prolonged by any treatment options like manipulation or traction. Post-surgery or treatment when the bone starts to heal there will be a dull continuous ache from the swelling and healing process that will last weeks to months. During the healing process the bone is trying to knit together and re-unite this stage can be quite painful and it is very important to rest through this stage to ensure that the bone reconnects properly. The soft tissue surrounding the fracture also starts to form scar tissue to bind everything together allowing the structure to try and restore its original state and function.
How will a pelvic fracture be diagnosed?
Patients will be taken to A&E and a full abdominal and neurological examination will be done to rule out nerve, artery or organ damage. Your doctor will order an X-ray of the pelvis to confirm the diagnosis and identify the location and the extent of the fracture. If your doctor wants to assess the fracture further then a CT scan will be ordered as this will give a more detailed view of the fractured site. A CT scan will also be ordered in cases where damage to the internal structure or nerves is suspected. Occasionally ultrasound will be used to check for bleeding or fluid in the pelvic cavity.
What treatment options are available for a pelvic fracture?
The treatment options and healing times for pelvic fractures varies depending on the severity of the fracture and also on the complications from any additional injuries. Stable fractures such the avulsion fractures and fractures related to osteoporosis are not likely to require surgery. Patients will initially have to rest and avoid weight bearing and will be required to use Crutches or a Zimmer frame whilst recovering. The doctor will most likely prescribe anti-inflammatory medication and painkillers for pain relief and to reduce any swelling. A pelvic fracture can take anything from 8 -12 weeks to heal if not longer. You will be referred through to a physiotherapist who will provide you with exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor, hip and low back muscles to aid the healing process.
In cases of unstable pelvic fractures surgery is almost always necessary. These are the fractures that are a result of high impact car accidents, crush or fall injuries. The Surgery will ensure that the pelvis is stabilised. The type of surgery required will depend on the extent of the fracture. Patients will have restricted mobility for several months after which intense rehabilitation to strengthen the pelvic, low back, hip and leg muscles will be needed. Fluctuating pain levels will be experienced throughout the healing process however most of the discomfort towards the end of the healing process comes from stiffness levels. The rehabilitation exercises as well as massage and some manipulative therapies can aid in recovering your hip and low back flexibility.


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Weather Bulletin Issued at: 7am Monday 30th October, 2017
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport
St. Kitts Meteorological Services
St. Christopher Air & Sea Port Authority
P.O. Box 963
St. Kitts
Tel: 869 465 2749 Tele- fax: 869 465 9122
Weather Bulletin
Issued at: 7am Monday 30th October, 2017
Present Weather: Cloudy skies with a light passing shower
Winds: A Gentle breeze of 9mph from the North northeast
Temperature: 26°C/78°F Humidity: 87%
Sea Level Pressure: Normal at 1013.9mbs/29.94″
Sunrise: Tom 6:08 am Sunset: Today 5:42 pm
Weather Forecast Valid until 8am Tomorrow
Winds: East at 6 – 8mph over land and up to 10mph over open waters.
Seas: Slight waves 0.9 – 1.2m or 3 – 4ft
Weather forecast for St. Kitts & Nevis: Partly sunny to cloudy
with a 70% or high chance of showers and a slight chance or 20% chance of
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a 30% or low chance of showers
Eastern Caribbean forecast: An approaching tropical wave will
generate cloudy skies with showers over the southern Windward Islands,
Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago today and tonight. Elsewhere, a high
pressure system will continue to restrict shower activity. Skies across Puerto
Rico and the Virgin Islands south to the northern Windwards will be mainly
partly cloudy with a low chance of showers during the morning. However,
during the afternoon, a combination of shallow moisture and daytime heating
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Tonight, May 12th at 7:00pm EST, there's going to be a live webcast with Tiger Woods, presented by Nike Golf.
Here's the link.
Just show up about ten minutes early to register.
By registering and watching live, you'll be entered into a drawing to win the new SQ DYMO Driver signed by Tiger Woods.
I'm going to attempt to do a bit of live blogging via twitter for those who won't be able to make it 🙂
If I win, they better send me a lefty! 🙂
See ya tonight!


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In October of 1987 the City of Keokuk formed the Grand Theatre Commission consisting of fifteen community volunteers to manage the Theatre at no cost to the tax payers. The Grand Theatre Commission has established an impressive record of improvements in the facility and it has been comprised of many dedicated and innovative citizens over the years. All of the past and current commission members have contributed greatly to the success and current excellence of the Grand and with their involvement, their sincere love for the facility and their hard work in making it the best that it can be the Grand Theatre would not have survived.
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Hello to everyone post-Christmas 2015 as we face into the new year.
Do you make New Year's Resolutions? Let me confess straight away that I do not make any. Why? Well, I will tell you why.
Years ago I always made resolutions on January 1 and gradually I never kept them or I fell off the straight path pretty quickly early in the new year. So I decided the best way to deal with all of that was not to make any resolutions.
This does not mean that everyone who makes them is wrong, quite the opposite in fact. I admire people who make them and keep them. If your character is like that, that is fine. Good luck to you and good luck with your high notions of what you will do or will not do in the new year.
Anyway, at my age I am entitled, I think, to decide that I am not making any resolutions for 2016. I do always decide I will be nicer to people, but somehow that does not come off all the time either. So, there you have it.
A left-over story from 2015 is the story of John Perry, the current Sligo/Leitrim TD. When I was writing last week the court case was still live, so I refrained from commenting on it. Now that it has been settled I can do so freely. It was a most amazing story and a costly one at that. Whoever is to bear the cost is not quite clear.
John Perry took a case to the High Court against his own party, Fine Gael, because he was not included on the ticket for the new Sligo/Leitrim/South-Donegal/East-Cavan Constituency. He based it on the fact that he said Enda Kenny proclaimed that no sitting Fine Gael TD would be off the party ticket for the next General Election.
There were five days of submissions in the High Court from various persons involved in the Fine Gael party. It was stated that the party had decided to settle with John Perry and that he would be added to the already declared ticket for this new enlarged constituency.
I expect that John Perry will win his seat in the next election. After all, voters will say well, he was fit to take on his own party and to challenge the high and mighty there. He will surely be fit to fight our battles for us too, so I expect that to be the likely outcome.
We are told the General Election will be on Friday, February 26. I was on the Claire Byrne Show on the Saturday before Christmas. It was then that Michael O'Regan declared this to be the date. I see in the Sunday Independent of December 27 that Enda Kenny said the date was to be February 25. What is a day anyway? It is going to be that Thursday or that Friday.
By the way, I am still amused and amazed that Frank Flannery continues to be called the previous strategist for Fine Gael, when in fact I am quite sure he is the ever-present everyday strategist to Enda Kenny and Fine Gael. There is nothing wrong with that. He is a very wily man for Enda Kenny to have as his advisor.
He always seems to strike the right note. I am sure he was behind the ameliorative move to settle with John Perry before it all got out of hand. Frank Flannery has the knack of being in the in right place or saying the right thing just when it was needed. Often a political party needs someone big like that to, at times, dictate and advise, but above all to be there for them when the going gets rough.
So that means that as I write this column there are less than eight weeks to voting day for the electorate. At the moment all looks rosy for the current Government with the polls up and the budget bonus yet to be felt in the pockets of people, which will happen throughout January and cumulatively at the end of that month just when the voters are beginning to give serious consideration to where they should place their preferences come the election.
It will be fascinating to see if Fine Gael can muster enough votes to govern on their own, but I would hazard a guess that they will again need some Labour votes even though the total number might be diminished.
After all, the combined parties had a massive majority in the last Dáil and both can well afford some losses and still rule the day. I am committing the fatal political flaw of counting chickens before they are hatched. Each elector has a mind and a voice of his or her own.
As you know, I have often spoken here about how unreliable polls can be. Look what happened in the UK when nobody dreamed that Cameron and the Tories could get an overall majority as the polls had predicted it could not, should not happen and would not happen, and yet it did happen.
Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin will each be hoping for gains. Then there are the permutations of various independent groups: the Shane Ross group, the Anti Austerity group, People Before Profit, the Renua Party, and the Social Democrats. All have yielded some good candidates so they will get seats, but will they get them in the amount which they had previously hoped to obtain? I think not. As I said last week, as the Election approaches people will decide if they want the party they know rather than a stepping into the unknown.
There will be a lot of political looking-forward in early 2016. We will have Vincent Browne back on the box. We will have the customary weekly opinion polls. Above all, we will have the Leader's Election Debates. They are often mind-changing and vote-changing in their impact on the viewers.
Do not be taken in by promises galore which often evaporate once the Election is over. We had enough of that in the old days and, after all, where did it get us all – nowhere. Make up your own mind and vote accordingly.
Happy 2016 to all of the Advertiser readers in Athlone and Westmeath. May health and happiness be yours in the months ahead.
Slán go Fóill,


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Hastelloy Valve
Hastelloy valves are used for high temperature, high pressure functions. It effectively works in corrosive atmosphere, where other metal based valve could not work well. It is mainly used for the pressure vessels, chemical reactors and for other applications in chemical and petrochemical industries. It works efficiently in adverse and challenging conditions. In order to control various operations and protect the pipes and equipments in an adverse conditions.
Hastelloy Alloy Valve Specification
Design / Standard : ASME, API
Specification : API 600/BS1414, API 598/BS EN 12266-1, ASME B16.10, ASME B16.5, ASME B16.25, ASME B16.34
Bolt / Screw Size : M3 – M56 | 3/6″ to 2″ / Custom Sizes
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Pressure Rating : Class 150~300~600~800~1500
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25/01/88 Dreaming
A single in it's own right, dreaming was not on any studio album, but can be found on "The Best of…" and "The Singles" albums.
Andy and Paul had originally written a song called Suspicion in July 1987. When Andy couldn't make it to the studio for a few days, Paul added some lyrics finishing the song off. Determined the song was a potential single, the pair wrote a B side.
However, after recording the B side (now called Dreaming), Andy and Paul thought it was actually better than Suspicion. Virgin Records agreed and Dreaming was used as the A side. Suspicion remains unreleased.
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love the cover looks like a great read
Thank you for sharing your book with us and for the giveaway as well. I appreciate them both.
I like the covers, they tell me a lot about the books.
The books sound good
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I love this steamy cover! Sounds like a great read!
I've read books from Brandi and really enjoyed them. These sound really good. Thanks for sharing the excerpt
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The books sound really great.
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The covers are gorgeous and the excerpts intriguing. This sounds like a must read series for me. Thank you for sharing the book and author details.
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What do you think of the books or the covers?
i can imagine what kinda hot mess
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This so sounds like my kind of read and I love the cover too. Good luck on the tour.
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Thanks for the contest.
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I fell in love with this saying a couple years back. I always thought it would be a great title for a book I just didn't know what kind of book. This fits. It was a very high standard to meet because i have thought about what kind of book it should be for years now.
I think you did a wonderful job and can't wait to read!
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I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Red Light Fantasies, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.
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Haven't blogged in about a week....Seems like lots has been going on and I just have struggled with keeping up....so here's a quick rundown....
Have gotten back into the workout routine....its been great but is certainly forcing me to be more disciplined. I did hit a goal on Saturday that I've been working at for a few months. Pretty exciting stuff!
I'm REALLY enjoying the Stanley Cup playoffs....Huge win for the beloved Stars on Saturday and of course the Penguins looked VERY dominant yesterday...the Stars face a must win tonight and then must win again at Joe Louis...it would take a miracle to erase a 3-0 defecit, but there sure have been miracles in hockey before (see 1980). I believe!
I don't know if we are supposed to have heros on earth other than Jesus but if we do, mine would have to be Jim Elliot. I won't spend time in this post saying "why"; I'll save that for another time. At any rate, a few years ago I got the LIFE magazine from 1956 that contained the story of Jim's martyrdom as a part of my collection. Yesterday, my buddy Larry gave me a Reader's Digest from 1956 that had an excerpt from the then forthcoming book, Through Gates of Splendor. What a gift! It was amazing!
And I can't finish this LONG post out without making a brief lost reference. We have 2 hours left in what I think has been an AMAZING season. I'm so excited. Next week we find out how the Oceanic Six got off the island. CAN'T WAIT!!!
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Most people rarely think about their bladders until they have a particularly close call finding a restroom. Patients often do not realize they have an issue until they develop symptoms. By this time, they could have had bladder cancer for quite a while. But not many patients know how to perceive bladder cancer symptoms.
Luckily, after diagnosis, there are various successful treatment plans with high success rates. The sections below describe the process of diagnosing bladder cancer, common bladder cancer symptoms, the natural course of the disease and potential treatment options.
What Is Bladder Cancer?
When empty, the bladder is a pear-shaped organ that consists of muscular tissue forming a sac. A separate layer of tissue covers the muscle allowing the bladder to expand easily. With cancer, cells start behaving unusually and multiply quickly. In the bladder, this cancerous growth starts in the lining.
Due to bladder cancer symptoms, physicians detect the disease at this stage in about 50% of the cases. Unchecked, though, cancer eventually invades the muscle layer and can spread throughout the body.
Bladder Cancer Symptoms
The most obvious of the bladder cancer symptoms is blood visible in the urine. This is called hematuria and is one of the earliest signs along with dysuria, or painful urination. As the cancer grows, it can cause pain on the sides of the body beneath the ribs as well as swelling of the feet and ankles and urinary tract infections.
It is impossible to know the exact cause of a patient's bladder cancer, but the biggest risk factor is smoking. This is followed by regular exposure to certain chemicals and previous radiation or chemotherapy. Also, data shows that men develop bladder cancer at triple the rate of women. The risk also increases with age starting at age 60.
Most Common Symptoms
- Urine blood clots.
- Frequent small amounts of urine.
- Pain during urination.
- Urinary tract infections.
Quickcare or ER?
Red flags that will send you to the ER:
- Blood in urine.
- Pain during urination.
- Lightheadedness, passing out, and fast heartbeat.
Diagnosing Bladder Cancer
What Will Your Doctor Ask?
When physicians suspect bladder cancer, they ask a variety of questions to determine whether the patient needs further investigation. They discuss a complete history to document the details of current symptoms and also other medical conditions.
Next, the physician reviews the body system asking about specific problems, focusing particularly on common bladder cancer symptoms. The discussion includes a social history looking for any cigarette smoking or regular exposure to chemicals. Finally, they discuss the family medical history looking for any cancers in relatives.
What Will Your Doctor Look for?
After talking about one's medical history, the patient will undergo a physical examination including a rectal exam along with a pelvic or prostate exam. Initial lab tests include a urinalysis and urine culture which check the levels of blood and other chemicals including tumor markers in the urine.
These tests also detect infections. Blood work including a complete blood count and complete metabolic panel check for signs of anemia and the function of organs like the liver.
If it still looks like bladder cancer, the patient has imaging studies that could include a chest x-ray, bone scan, CT scan, and MRI. These tests check the body for signs that cancer has spread. Physicians use a cystoscopy to examine the inner lining of the bladder and to take biopsies of the tissue.
How Will Your Doctor Analyze It?
When a patient first presents with bladder cancer symptoms, physicians need to rule out other similar conditions. In men, these include prostate problems like benign prostatic hypertrophy. Kidney stones or bladder and infections can cause many of the same bladder cancer symptoms.
If all the tests point to cancer, the doctor determines the stage of cancer. This reflects the severity of the disease using three standards. First, tumor size, denoted by 'T,' is assigned one of twelve levels. 'N' and 'M' then describe the spread of cancer, the first being to lymph nodes and the latter describing distant spread, or metastasis. This score then relates to the overall stage from 0 to 5.
What Is the Treatment for Bladder Cancer?
Once the symptoms of bladder cancer lead to definitive diagnosis, doctors turn to treatment and determine if surgery is an option. For early stages, a transurethral resection, or TUR is recommended. The procedure involves entering through the urethra and removing the tumor.
With more advanced cancers, surgeons remove all or part of the bladder in a cystectomy. In these cases, they follow that with a urinary diversion. This either consists of using intestine to create a new bladder or making an ileal conduit that passes urine out of the body into a bag.
Radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy are other treatments used in cases where surgery is not an option and in patients after surgery to prevent recurrence. There are two forms of radiation treatment. Externally, techs pass energy through the body from outside to destroy the cancerous cells. Internally, physicians place radioactive seeds into the bladder to target these cells.
The two types of drugs used to treat bladder cancer are chemotherapy and immunotherapy. In chemo, the provider orders a regimen of intravenous drugs that destroy the cancer cells. In immunotherapy, the medication acts on the body's immune system causing it to attack the cancerous cells as if they were an infection.
Bladder Cancer Treatment Duration
Especially when discovered in early stages, the survival rates are high. After treatment begins, bladder cancer symptoms resolve fairly quickly, but patients remain on maintenance therapy protocols for years. The biggest problem with bladder cancer is that it frequently recurs, and patients need routine testing, checking for new growth even if they have no bladder cancer symptoms.
Bottom Line
Bladder cancer is often a treatable disease, especially when detected early. It is also one of the more common cancers, especially among older male. The most important thing patients can do is to visit their medical care providers as soon as they begin experiencing the primary bladder cancer symptoms of blood in urine and pain with urination.


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Sorcha McMahon – 3rd year PhD student
"New insights into deep mantle melts and the carbonatite-meliliitite connection"
1) The Twitter challenge: Your PhD in 140 characters
Investigating how strange igneous rocks called carbonatites may have formed, using both natural samples and high-pressure experiments
2) How are you pushing the frontiers of science?
There are two main aims of my PhD. The first part has been to characterise some unusual carbonate-rich volcanic deposits in the Calatrava Volcanic Province, central Spain. This region was only quite recently discovered as carbonatite-bearing and the varied products can be used to provide insights into the mantle beneath continental rift settings. The second aspect of my research lies in experimental petrology, investigating carbonate melting at mantle conditions, and has wider applicability to processes involved in carbonatite formation. I'm specifically investigating the synthetic CMAS (CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2) system with the addition of potassium (K2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
3) What part of your work do you enjoy the most?
The best part of my PhD is the variety – the combination of looking at natural samples and running experiments means that there is very little time to be bored! Although it can be very frustrating (and a little soul-destroying when things go wrong), I am happiest in the lab. Preparing piston cylinder experiments involves a lot of making and fiddling with small parts, and the process often feels like an art project.
4) What's the most challenging aspect?
Staying motivated and not panicking! The experimental aspect of my research is both highly rewarding but very challenging at times. There are many opportunities for things to break and explode, and after investing so much time preparing parts, dismantling a failed experiment can be very disheartening.
5) Favourite piece of equipment
Like Charly, I am a big fan of the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). There isn't one aspect of my research that hasn't involved using this piece of equipment to take images of either natural carbonatites or my experimental products.
But before I can look at my experiments, I have to run them! The piston cylinder apparatus is my weapon of choice, and I would say we have quite a love/hate relationship. I use the piston cylinder to recreate pressure and temperature conditions in the Earth, equivalent to ~100 km depth and 1000 – 1400oC.
6) Best travel perk of the job
Before starting my PhD I had the pleasure of spending a week in Calatrava to carry out fieldwork with former student Emma and my supervisors, including the late Professor Ken Bailey. It was a great experience to observe these carbonatites and associated silicate rocks in a range of volcanic deposits, and be shown them by a world's leading expert. The huge amount of mantle material, indicating direct and rapid eruption from the mantle, remains one of the most memorable and impressive features of this province.


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Beyonce is still on the verge of bringing out her twins. However, she's already involved in a scandalous issue together with his husband, Jay-Z.
The "Empire State of Mind" singer, who has caught himself in a sex scandal, has got the other girl pregnant while she's still a teen. Apart from the shameful news, it is said that their marriage is on the brink of getting a $1 billion divorce. Apparently, the issue has made Queen Bey "upset, humiliated, and angry."
Meanwhile, according to The Hollywood Gossip, there were court documents that would prove how Jay-Z, or Shawn Corey Carter in real life, has tried all that he can to avoid the DNA test that would prove whether he's the father or not.
As per the child who has now grown into a 23-year-old man, Rymir Satterthwaite, has provided court documents that would support his mother's claim. Wanda, as Rymir's documents said, has had sex sessions with "Run This Town" hitmaker in 1992.
The "Halo" singer's husband was just 22-years-old when he brought Wanda to Brooklyn, N.Y., Marcy Projects from his home in Pennsylvania for sex.
With Jay-Z seemingly terrified about the forthcoming exposé, it was also reported that the power couple is bound for a divorce after the "Irreplaceable" singer released her album, "Lemonade." The blockbuster albums, apparently, is about the "No Church In The Wild" hitmaker's infidelity.
Although Beyonce and Jay-Z have been married in 2008, and the sex scandal was reported prior to their marriage, there were already other cheating allegations that made its way to the headlines. "Jay and Bey's marriage is blowing up. They're living separate lives. They haven't made an official announcement because Bey isn't ready," an insider said.
Do you think Jay-Z is Rymir's father? How do you think Beyonce will react when she found out the truth? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below.


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Press Coverage
Beeville family moves back home thanks to disaster recovery partners
Beeville Bee-Picayune | May 8, 2019
In collaboration efforts BCFS Health and Human Services help a family return to their home after its destruction from Hurricane Harvey.
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TRISD partners with BCFS for early childhood education
The Progress | April 27, 2019
Three Rivers Independent School District voted to work with BCFS in providing prekindergarten program.
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Morning, noon and night: 3 ways to pray for nation in Abilene next week
Abilene Reporter | April 26, 2019
Three ways to pray for our nation in Abilene next week in observance of the National Day of Prayer.
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Analizan además actividades y eventos gratuitos para la población encaminados a mejorar su calidad de vida.
Super Channel 12 | April 25, 2019
Members of the Community Health Improvement Coalition met to start new project, among those attended were BCFS Health and Human Services.
Firman proclamación para prevenir el abuso infantil
Super Channel 12 | April 23, 2019
BCFS Health and Human Services-Del Rio organized the annual signing of the proclamation for the "National Month of Prevention of Child Abuse."
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Nonprofit, officials speak out during joint proclamation ceremony
Del Rio News – Herald | April 24, 2019
BCFS Health and Human Services-Del Rio hosted the Val Verde County Proclamation Ceremony.
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Impulsarán con proclamación prevención del abuso infantil
Super Channel 12 | April 22, 2019
The community is invited to participate in the signing of the proclamation of the "National Month of Prevention of Child Abuse."
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BCFS begins enrollment in Refugio and Goliad counties
Goliad Advance-Guard | April 18, 2019
BCFS Health and Human Services-Education Services is currently enrolling in Refugio and Goliad counties.
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BCFS Health and Human Services hosts family fun day
KTAB 4u | April 4, 2019
BCFS Health and Human Services-Abilene is hosting a day of family fun this weekend.
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Around the State: Baptist Temple in San Antonio recognized
Baptist Standard | April 3, 2019
Hardin Simmons University will host a National Day of Prayer breakfast in cooperation with BCFS Health and Human Services.
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Returning TV Shows in 2010
Which Show's Return Are You Most Looking Forward To?
Mid-season TV is about to rev up, and I couldn't be happier! I've already given you a sneak peek at what you can expect from the new season of Big Love and some insider scoop from Chuck's own Zachary Levi, but they're not the only shows that I'm marking on my calendar. Lost is especially high on my list of priorities; I cannot wait to see what tricks the writers are hiding for the final season. And I'm still holding out hope that more viewers get behind Damages. I have a bit of a soft spot for Patty Hewes, even if she is a cold-blooded killer.
There are lots of returning programs to choose from, so tell me — which has you excited?


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New owners add to White Horse Inn history
'There's a story everywhere," says White Horse Inn owner Victor Dzenowagis of his 164-year-old restaurant in Metamora, opening Monday. With a history that dates back to 1850 and a renovation that took almost two years, it's no wonder that nearly every wall, bar top, and door has some significance.
Dzenowagis and his wife Linda Egeland are veteran restaurateurs and longtime residents of Metamora in Lapeer County. When the White Horse Inn — the state's oldest restaurant — closed in 2012 in need of much care, the couple decided they had to do something.
"It's always been here and the thought of it not being here was very unpleasant for all of us," Egeland says. "Someone, I thought, should buy it and redo it, but we didn't see a line-up of people wanting to do that, so we talked to the Downtown Development Authority who gave us a grant, and we talked to the MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation) and found out there was some money available."
"There was a lot of work involved ... but we decided that the White Horse should stay (open) in Metamora and that meant that we became the next caretakers and we had to do a lot of improvements to ensure she'll be here for another 100 years."
The front dining area of the White Horse is all that remains of the original structure. Downstairs there are tables for four and six, and upstairs — where the guests of the inn once stayed — will eventually be a banquet area.
The main dining and bar room with a fireplace waiting area is renovated. The wood trimmings, natural lighting and equestrian-themed decor, along with the smell of burning wood, make the refurbished White Horse a cozy destination.
Egeland proudly shows off the intricate wood flooring, designed and created by Michigan craftsman John Yarema.
"He heard about the project and said he wanted in," Egeland says. "I said 'John, we're not the Kennedys, we can't afford you' ... he said, 'I'm in on this, you guys are my neighbors, we'll make it work out.' "
The impressive design of the floor looks like a tree that "grows" out of the dining area's main wall. This wall is the focal point of the room because of its grand mural of wild horses, painted by European artist Jean Louis Sauvat.
"This is a masterpiece," says Egeland, who says she wanted the mural done on the wall because she wants it to be part of the White Horse for as long as possible.
Another piece of equestrian art hangs behind the bar, which is made from wood that was salvaged from the old White Horse building. An oil painting of hunters on horseback painted by Weatherly Melchers Stroh hangs behind the bar, significant because not only did Stroh grow up on a horse farm in Michigan, but also because she is a descendent of the Stroh's Brewing family.
There are other quaint details about the renovation. The stone used to create the fireplace is from a nearby church. Doors from the old inn rooms are now in the renovated restrooms. The restrooms also have vintage lighting fixtures and antique mirrors, but the sinks are state-of-the-art, with water faucet and hand dryer all in one spout.
Dzenowagis and Egeland recruited chef Jason McFall to execute the White Horse's American comfort food menu. The bill of fare is a mix of trendy items (hummus, Brussels sprouts, brie and apple salad) and classic staples (prime rib, chicken pot pie, Angus burgers). Prices are middle of the road, with burgers around $10 and entrees $13-$30.
"He gets that it's not going to be fussy fine dining," says Egeland of McFall. "It's gotta be just good, hot, well-cooked comfort foods ... steak, salmon ... we're not going to be five-star dining because people won't pay that."
If the White Horse itself isn't quaint enough for you, horse-drawn carriage rides are also offered around the village. Available on weekends and by reservation, the rides also act as a mini-tour of Metamora, trotting past buildings of historical significance.
White Horse Inn
1 E. High, Metamora
(810) 678-2276
Opens Monday
Plans can change, so check www.facebook.com/whitehorseinnmetamora for exact opening date and hours. Hours are expected to be 11 a.m. daily for lunch and dinner.


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The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal Sunday 24th February at 3.00 pm.
Youghal Musical Society proudly hosts 'Its a Grand Night for Singing' Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Written and Directed by Cathal MacCabe.
Featuring Sarah O'Mahony – Soprano, Frank Ryan – Tenor, Noel Somers – Tenor and Bethan Lee – Pianist.
Rodgers and Hammerstein were a hugely successful American musical theatre writing team in the 1940's
and 1950's. They were outstandingly successful on Broadway and a number of their shows were made into highly successful movies. 'It's a Grand Night for Singing' is a miscellany of solos, duets and trios with some short informative narrations.
Tickets for this gala fundraising concert may be purchased at Cree's Card Shop, North Main St, Youghal or telephone 024 93899.
Admission: €12.00
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Foresters allowing small Sierra fire to burn
A 6-acre wildfire in the Carson Iceberg Wilderness is being monitored by firefighters after it was reported around noon Sunday.
Located in the Silver King drainage near the confluence of Silver and Tamarack creeks, the fire is on a ridge at 8,300 feet.
The fire is spreading slowly and is burning in well-spaced Jeffery and fir trees.
"Due to the extremely wet winter and spring, this is an ideal time for us to manage this high elevation wilderness fire," said Carson District Ranger Kevin Wilmot. "Lightning fires are a natural occurrence and play a vital role in shaping this fire-dependent ecosystem. By managing this fire for resource benefit we can ensure a healthier, more diverse and natural forest where future fires will burn with less intensity."
The fire is burning in the Sierra eight miles southwest of Coleville.
"Fire personnel are carefully monitoring the Tamarack Fire from the Little Antelope Pack Station, Leviathan Lookout and use of fire cameras," Wilmot said. "Helicopter flights will be considered as the situation evolves. Visitors to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness should expect to see smoke."
The first red flag warning of the season is in effect for portions of Western Nevada through 11 p.m. today.
Residents are asked to avoid sparks.


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Women's soccer lose heartbreaker to UC in 'Riverboat Rivalry'
Aric France, Contributor
August 28, 2018
This marks the third year in a row the Bearcats defeated the Norse by a score of 1-0.
In final seconds, women's soccer takes down Xavier
Sierra Newton, Contributor
August 24, 2018
In a dramatic finish, Northern Kentucky women's soccer scored a 1-0 victory over the Xavier Musketeers (1-2) with a goal in the last 15 seconds.
Norse to take on Bearcats as game attendance soars
Mike Canizales, Sports Editor
August 17, 2018
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February 10, 2017
Northern Kentucky University announced Friday night that the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team will be playing its home games at BB&T Arena in the 2017-18 season. The Bearcats current home, Fifth Third Arena, will be undergoing renovations next season. "We are pleased to assist the ...
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text: Horze Protec Boots offer effective leg protection for high performance horses. Designed for increased freedom, the soft padded lining with a low cut on the top provides easy movement and comfort. The high quality PVC outer shell protects against hard strokes and shock for great protection. The neoprene lining increases protection and adds comfort and support to both the cannon and fetlock areas of the legs. A reinforced Velcro strap secures these one of a kind, highly respected boots for a comfortable fit. The set of four comes with two front tendon boots and two hind fetlock boots.


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Closed Bug 479069 Opened 12 years ago Closed 10 years ago
Timepicker does not display AM/PM on Ubuntu, Datepicker displays an arbitrary "October"
(Firefox :: General, defect)
(Reporter: harshath.jr, Unassigned)
(Whiteboard: [CLOSEME 2010-12-01])
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12 years ago
User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:22.214.171.124) Gecko/2009020911 Ubuntu/8.10 (intrepid) Firefox/3.0.6 FirePHP/0.2.1 Build Identifier: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:126.96.36.199) Gecko/2009020911 Ubuntu/8.10 (intrepid) Firefox/3.0.6 FirePHP/0.2.1 My friend built an extension for firefox, and I noticed that the timepicker control (in xul) does not display the AM/PM select, neither does it provide a 24 hour clock. (only on Ubuntu). screenshot: http://jrharshath.wordpress.com/files/2009/02/screenshot-datepicker.png I live in India, and so it just shows IST instead of AM/PM (see screenshot) This problem occurs only on Ubuntu (I have not tried other distros). The same firefox extension was displaying AM/PM correctly in Firefox when running on Windows Vista. The same problem occurred with the datepicker control: it was displaying an arbitrary "October" between the Day number and Month number. (This too, only on ubuntu). I wonder why this is hapenning. Reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Open firefox in ubuntu 2. Open a firefox extension that has the datepicker/timepicker controls (the one I used is not yet published. I am not its author). 3. See how the timepicker/datepicker look. Actual Results: We see that the timepicker has no AM/PM selection Also, the datepicker displays a random "October" in it, irreespective of the month selected in the datepicker. Expected Results: Expected results are seen on Windows Vista (on the same version of firefox): neither the datepicker nor the timepicker have anything unuasual. AM/PM is present, and the extraneous "October" is not.
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11 years ago
The Thunderbird Adressbook shows the same symptom regarding "October" only using the localised short form in the "edit birthday field". Thunderbird Version info: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux x86_64; en-US; rv:18.104.22.168) Gecko/20100423 Lightning/1.0b1 Thunderbird/3.0.4 Just for reference, but I don't think it matters for other than exclusion: Local language is Norwegian Nynorsk (no_nn). Appended image (OctoberDateBug.png) shows the "New Contact" dialog, "Private" tab. Note the "Fødselsdag" (Birthday) field shows " . okt. ". The "okt" part I expect beeing the short form of "oktober" which is "October" in norwegian. Inserting a date in the field -- say 1st April would change the field to "01. okt. 04". It is possible to edit both "01" and "04", but ". okt." seems to be static and impossible to remove. I expect this confirms the bug report of "jrharshath". PS: Luckily, when displaying a contact (ie. not in edit-mode), the ". okt." part does not show.
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11 years ago
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10 years ago
Reporter, please retest with Firefox 3.6.12 or later in a fresh profile (http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Managing+profiles). Also update your plugins (flash, adobe reader, java, quicktime, silverlight, etc.) Go to the developer's website and download the latest version from there. If you no longer see this issue, please close this bug as RESOLVED, WORKSFORME. If you do see the bug, please post a comment.
Whiteboard: [CLOSEME 2010-12-01]
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10 years ago
I have Firefox 3.6.12 and Mozilla Thunderbird 3.1.6, but I cannot see that any Firefox version should affect this. (Mozilla Thunderbird is standalone right? How should it even be possible to test Mozilla Thunderbird New Contact dialog using Firefox?) Anyhow, I still see the weird " .okt. " in the birthday field of the "New Contact" field.
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10 years ago
No reply, INCOMPLETE. Please retest with Firefox 3.6.12 or later and a new profile (http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Managing+profiles). If you continue to see this issue with the newest firefox and a new profile, then please comment on this bug.
Status: UNCONFIRMED → RESOLVED
Closed: 10 years ago
Resolution: --- → INCOMPLETE
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Human resources management — benefits healthcare and the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Small business need-to-know
Excerpt: The Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) mandate, within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, requires insurance companies to spend 80 to 85 percent of premium dollars on medical care and health care quality improvement. This provision just started in August, but how will it impact the insurance industry and employers?
"The MLR Legislation has a perverse incentive; when utilization and costs increase, an insurance company makes more money," says Mark Haegele, director, sales and account management, with HealthLink.
Smart Business spoke with Haegele about what MLR does and the ramifications for health insurance companies, brokers and, ultimately, employers.
Read full article via How health insurance companies and employers are dealing with the new Medical Loss Ratio mandate | Smart Business.


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When I became a vegetarian, my parents were not shy about making sure I met my nutritional requirements. Specifically, the subject on their minds was protein. "Sarah, have this piece of fish. It's full of protein. You need protein in every meal to stay healthy." It drove me absolutely mad, so much so that I became super focused on making sure I was hitting at least 100 grams or more. I tracked my macronutrients using LoseIt extensively, making sure that every handful of spinach or carton of egg whites helped me reach my goals. Sometimes, I would eat 3 Quest Bars just to make sure my protein needs were met. Now to be fair, at the time, I probably was not eating enough calories, which resulted in the symptoms of protein deficiency. And yes, once I stopped eating my vegetable-only salads in favor of a more balanced meal with added protein and fats, I felt loads better. However, after reflecting to that time in my life, I began to critically think about the intense focus our society has on protein in our diet.
With this in mind, I beg the question: what is the deal with protein?
Protein produces an idyllic vignette, the man on the mountain, most likely bare shirted in negative zero degree weather, tearing into a steak. It's primal and paleo and very of the moment. And at a time when the protein powder and supplement industry is such a major force, with more than $7 billion in sales in 2014 and projected to reach $9 billion by 2020, it's a picture that asks a question: Does protein deserve its nutritional pedestal?
Whether in tidy processed packages, or as actual hunks of meat, beans, cheese, or nuts, protein is what many of us think will get up the mountain, metaphorically and literally. Now don't get me wrong, protein has a lot of benefits for our bodies. Protein is an essential macronutrient, composing 10-15% of our body's daily macronutrient intake. It powers our workouts and is the building block of all of the muscles in our body. It can be used to give the body energy. The body also uses protein to generate enzymes and hormones. Most importantly, the body uses protein to build and repair tissues. It is, undeniably, an essential component of the human diet.
Total aside, but I am ashamed to admit that I thought muscle and meat were two totally separate things. I am also happy to admit that this is not longer the case.
The question we must ask ourselves is how much is too much. Or, is there such thing as too much? The beef I have with protein (please tell me someone else got this) is that it has become synonymous with "healthy". When I was a kid, I used to watch old television commercials on Youtube. Seriously why ARE the Cabbage Patch kids so popular? They're creepy to me! Anyway, I explicitly remember a commercial from the 1980's. The boy said "I was cramming for a huge history final … it was way after dinner, and I was getting hungry!" Cue the slogan: "Packed with peanuts, Snickers really satisfies!" The message: Even a Snickers Bar can help you
In the world of dieting in the 21st century, protein is sort of the hero in our tale of food, and the villain is carbs. Fat has become more neutral over the years, but protein is still this "safe good guy." Looking through blogs, there's no headline that says "24 dinners with a TON of carbs." Many of the most popular dietary trends focus on introducing more protein into our diets. Paleo, gluten free, and Whole30 focus, in one way or another, on eliminating carbs from one's diet and replacing them with healthy fats and protein. Now, I am not saying if you follow a high protein diet, that you are "bad" or "wrong." Especially if you have a dietary restriction that forces you to eliminate certain carbs from your diet, that is an entirely separate issue. If it works for you, then great!
The problem I have is the generalization of protein as a good nutrient , turning a blind eye to the potential risks that an excessive consumption could cause. Now, as I have stated numerous times, I am not a dietician. For many people, myself included, who struggle with feelings of guilt about eating, or suffer with binge eating or an eating disorder, protein — particularly lean protein such as chicken and egg whites, as well as protein powders and bars — feels emotionally safe. Our diets should be about balance, and it is confusing for me why "balanced eating" as a healthy habit in the US also going along with this notion of MORE PROTEIN. People will choose a brownie flavored protein bar over an actual brownie. It is as if the protein removes the guilt. Despite the same levels of sugar, fat, and processed ingredients, the protein bar is healthy enough to eat as dessert, or even more interestingly, breakfast. We do not feel as bad eating the same thing if we are getting protein, even if the protein is coming from processed sources.
I know a lot of women who feel better having animal protein on their plate. And if that works for you, then that is a ok! Personally, I also feel better when I eat some sort of protein at every meal. It is this type of protein, the protein for the sake of adding protein, that concerns me as a consumer. When I walk into the grocery store, it seems every product stamps on its packaging to have MORE protein than before. The claim is that MORE protein means that it is BETTER for your body. This is troubling, especially when the food itself normally does not contain protein. At what point do we say protein Cheerios, enough is enough? Just because a company slaps the protein label on an item does not necessary mean it is better for you. It seems as though every nutrient EXCEPT protein has been demonized at one point or another. In the 1980's, people feared fat was going to make us fat. And carbs (and the latest take on this, sugar) is easier to turn to fat. We do not know what the effects excessive protein will have on our bodies now.
Keep in mind that Americans already consume nearly 100 grams of protein a day, according to a 2015 analysis, way more than the daily recommendation. Even with this notion, the protein supplement market is booming among the young and healthy, with retail sales of sports nutrition protein powders and other products in the United States alone projected to reach $9 billion by 2020, up from about $6.6 billion in 2015. That is not to say that some people do not benefit from the consumption of excess protein, particularly athletes and the elderly. If I am having a vegan smoothie, I do like to add a scoop of protein powder in. However, the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released in January, cautioned that some people, especially teenage boys and adult men, should "reduce overall intake of protein foods" and eat more vegetables. While no one knows exactly what the effects of excessive protein consumption will have on the human body, some preliminary studies link excessive protein consumption to a higher risk of kidney disease and cancer.
Most people can consume protein from natural sources. The average female only needs 46 grams of protein a day and 56 grams for men. Of course the levels increase based on your levels of activity, but most people can get the levels of protein they need from consuming a balanced diet. There are about 44 grams of protein in a cup of chopped chicken, 20 grams in a cup of tofu or serving of Greek yogurt, and 18 grams in a cup of lentils or three eggs. Even foods you would not expect to have protein can help contribute to your daily intake. Beans, oats, nuts, and yes, even spinach, along with meat, can help make sure you get the amount of protein you need.
At the end of the day, we need to remember that, even with an increased amount of protein, processed food is processed food. And while I enjoy protein bars and powders, we must keep out a critical eye as consumers. Just because something has MORE protein does not mean it is BETTER for the body. While time will tell what the effects protein will have, we cannot allow ourselves to get overwhelmed with the potential effects "Protein = angel." "Carbs = devil." "Food = bad." Our food chalkboard is getting full, and it's wiped clean every couple of years as new data makes its rounds in the scientific community. It begs the questions: How much better could our lives be if we lived without these macro equations?


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ITALY'S incorporated shipbuilding group Fincantieri Group has set out to take Singapore-listed subsidiary Vard Holdings private at S$0.24 per share. Vard has requested for a trading halt before Monday trading hours.
In a voluntary conditional cash offer issued on Sunday through the Singapore branch of Credit Suisse, Fincantieri indicated the integration of Vard into its parent group following the latter's delisting will provide for more management flexibility which is crucial under unfavourable oil and gas market conditions.
The offer price represents a premium of about 11.63 per cent, 24.35 per cent and 29.73 per cent over the volume weighted average price per share for the one-month, three-month and six-month periods up to and including Nov 11, 2016.
Fincantieri's offer values Vard in excess of S$283 million, taking into consideration total outstanding shares in the Singapore-listed yard group stood at 1.18 billion as at Nov 11, according to data on Singapore Exchange.
Fincantieri Oil & Gas holds controlling interest of 55.63 per cent or over 656 million shares in Vard. The offer is for 44.37 per cent of the remaining over 523 million shares not held by the Italian group.
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The offer period will begin on the day an offer document is dispatched to shareholders and end on a date at least 28 days after the day the offer document is dispatched, subject to further extensions.
The offer is conditional upon Fincantieri acquiring more than the 90 per cent of total shares in Vard. Once that threshold is met, trading of Vard shares may be suspended on SGX.
Fincantieri made the offer for the remaining shares in Vard after the Singapore-listed shipbuilding group on Friday posted a net loss of 80 million Norwegian kroner for Q3. Vard closed at S$0.23 a share on Friday.
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Industrial Air has supplied and installed 12 Evapco fluid coolers at the New Royal Adelaide Hospital, which will be utilised in a variety of functions in the day-to-day operation of the new hospital. Each unit had to be broken down into 4 components, and meticulously reassembled onsite within a tight time-frame.
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About the Project
The Bow River is an integral part of the Bowness community. Being so close to the river means there will always be a risk of flooding. In Bowness, flooding can happen when the flow rate is approximately 850 cubic metres per second (m3/s). Without upstream mitigation, there is a 12 per cent chance of this occurring each year.Mitigation infrastructure like reservoirs and barriers help reduce flood risk. When you factor in the TransAlta agreement for the Ghost Reservoir that was put in place in 2016, the annual flood risk in Bowness reduces from 12 per cent to five per cent.
What's important to remember is that Mother Nature doesn't always follow our scientific calculations and through climate modelling we know that Calgary will experience more severe and frequent extreme weather events such as flooding. So, it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. That's why it's so important that we take action and put in the necessary steps to make communities, like Bowness, more resilient before the next flood happens.
While the current modified operation of the Ghost Reservoir is an effective means of helping to reduce Calgary's flood risk, it is not enough on its own. Ultimately, to help reduce the risk of another 2013-level flood, the best approach is to use a combination of permanent and reliable solutions including an extended agreement with TransAlta, a new upstream reservoir and complementary barriers.
The map below highlights the area of land (purple and yellow area) The City is trying to protect from future flooding. The City is proposing building permanent flood barriers that will extend from the CP Rail tracks to the Shouldice Bridge.
This project is still in feasibility phase. It will span two and a half years, and will involve completing engineering studies and analysis gathering feedback from community members,
Work completed prior to this phase was part of the high-level conceptual design phase. In this phase, it was determined that flood barriers may be a feasible option for the community and warranted further study.
During this feasibility stage, studies and analyses that will be undertaken include:
- Hydrogeological (groundwater studies)
- Site surveys
- Geotechnical investigations
- Flood modelling
- Stormwater management
- Landscape architecture and design
- Biophysical impact assessments
- Revised cost estimates and Triple Bottom Line
- Value engineering
In July 2018, The City hired Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. as the engineering consultant for this project and hired an engagement firm, Context Research Inc., to create a robust public engagement strategy.
Conceptual work has been completed, however, detailed design has not yet started. Input from citizens is an important piece of the design process. Engagement with residents began in early 2018 and will be ongoing through to the completion of this phase and any subsequent phases that could take place following Council Direction.
Much of the riverfront property is privately owned in Bowness and The City will work with individual property owners to gather their input, and discuss their concerns and ideas as the feasibility study continues.
Previous Community Engagement
November 26, 2019
We hosted a public session to have an opportunity to update community members and present how community feedback will be incorporated throughout these studies. The informational boards from this session can be found here. A summary of comments made at this session is available here.
Spring 2019
Throughout the last year, we've heard from Bowness residents what the riverbank area means to them. Understandably, residents want to know what impacts a barrier could have on the trees, wildlife and fish in the area. Balancing the need for effective flood mitigation for our city while taking into consideration the natural environment in riverfront communities is an important factor in this – and all – flood mitigation projects.
Starting in a few weeks and continuing throughout the summer, independent biologists will visit the area to observe and note the wildlife. This includes:
- Plant and tree species that are native to the area; and
- Animals, birds and fish
The purpose of this study is to get an overall assessment of how the proposed barrier would impact the natural environment and recommend ways to ensure minimal disruption.
We'd like your input. If you have photos of wildlife in the Bowness area please submit these pictures here.
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Fall 2018
An overarching What We Heard Report for the engagement activities in Fall 2018 can be found here. One main activity during Fall 2018 included an open house for the whole community. The informational boards from that event can be found here. The online activity below was the online component associated with the open house. Results from the open house are included in the report linked above.
September 20, 2018
We gave a presentation to riverfront residents. The slide deck can be found here. Questions asked during this session as well as answers can be found here.
August 15-17, 2018
We gave the same presentation to both the Bowness Community Association as well as the Bowness Responsible Flood Mitigation Society. The slide deck can be found here.
January 16, 2018
We hosted a public session to discuss the results of the Flood Mitigation Measures Assessment and gather preliminary feedback on the proposed Bowness Flood Barrier Project. A What We Heard Report from this engagement can be found here. Additional questions brought up at this session were addressed in this report from September 2018.


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Angelina Jolie sparks anger in China
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China is mad at Angelina Jolie.
U.K. publication The Independent reported the actress recently "became the subject of controversy in China, after she labeled film director Ang Lee Taiwanese, not Chinese, inadvertently embroiling herself in complex cross-Strait relations."
During a "Maleficent" news conference in Shanghai, Jolie was asked to name her favorite Chinese director. According to the Independent and the Wall Street Journal, were answer set off a firestorm of controversy.


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