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All over the world today, millions of people are celebrating the Christmas holiday. We would be amiss if we did not take time to speak a word of encouragement on the day we celebrate the birth of Christ.
The lives of Mary, Joseph, King Herod, the shepherds, and the wise men were interrupted when Christ came into this world. Surely, they all had their own personal plans for their night, even for their lives. However, all this changed when the God-Man stepped out of eternity, wrapped Himself in flesh, and entered our finite world in the form of a helpless, newborn babe.
Mary and Joseph were betrothed to be married. King Herod was ruling his kingdom. The shepherds were watching the sheep. The wise men were studying in a far away land. And then their lives were interrupted…
Interruptions are not a bad thing. Interruptions are God's way of directing us to Him, just as He did to all those involved in the story of the Birth of Christ. Mary and Joseph were interrupted with a new life's purpose. King Herod rule was interrupted with the thought that he would not rule forever. The shepherds were interrupted with directions to come and witness the birth of their Savior. The wise men were interrupted with a desire to seek the King of Kings and to present gifts to Him.
Whatever "interruptions" you are encountering in your life, remember, it may be a simple attempt on God's part to direct or re-direct you to Himself.

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That's right it's fall!!!
The beginning of September is the beginning of fall. At least to me it is. When the leaves change into their autumny best in hues of cranberry red, burnt orange, mustard yellow and all other warm fall colors an excitement grows inside of me and suddenly…
Among the beautiful fall foliage these are more of my fall favorites and you'll probably be seeing posts related to these things over the next month…
This is probably tied for first place of my favorite things about fall…Football and my beloved Packers (I honestly look forward to this as soon as the previous football season ends.)!!!
All the deliciously spiced food…pretty much anything pumpkin & apple, hot mulled cider, warm soups, stews and chili, hot cocoa with a large dollop of whipped cream, the list goes on!
(You might want to click on that image so can link up with some of these awesome recipes! I've tried some of them and they are delish!)
Fall/Winter clothing is the absolute best!!! (This would be the thing that ties with first place with football.) I love fall clothing! The colors, the layering, boots, scarves, jackets, blazers…it's all FANTABULOUS!
Wonderful fall activities like bon fires on cool crisp autumn evenings, hay rides, fun fall festivals (Like the Stone Lake Cranberry Festival), jumping in piles of leaves with my family, going to Spooner High School football games, baking (and eating), building scarecrows, carving pumpkins, visiting apple orchards and pumpkin patches…
Fall smells, like spiced pumpkin, warm apple cider, fresh baked goodies, moist autumn air. I love putting a simmering pot on my stove full of apple and pumpkin slices or oranges and cranberries mixed with cinnamon sticks, cloves and other delectable spices. Yankee Candle captures the smells of autumn perfectly in my favorite scents like…
Spiced pumpkin is in the center because it's my favorite fall scent!
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Last, but certainly not least (in fact it also ties for first place) is that fall is the perfect snuggle weather!!!
What are a few of you favorite things that accompany the fall season?
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Prevention & Wellness
Florida Gulf Coast University
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Phone: 239-590-7733
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So you've seen the logo and the stats, but what's it all about?
86% of FGCU students have NOT driven while under the influence in the past year.
80% of FGCU students average three or FEWER drinks a week.
81% of FGCU students have NOT used marijuana in the past 30 days.
88% of FGCU students consume alcohol ONCE per WEEK or LESS.
Statistics from online CORE survey administered Fall 2015 to a random sample of FGCU students (N=413).
MOST Eagles is our Social Norms campaign. Social Norms is a mix of research-based data and marketing to share that information. Most campuses develop a Social Norms campaign to share their stats. Our campaign has grown from a poster series, a t-shirt and one promotional item, to all of those plus various promotional items and The MOST Eagles Prize Team.
The Core Survey
The CORE survey comes from the CORE Institute, the largest Alcohol and Drug (AOD) database about college student's drinking and drug use in the country. The CORE survey was established in 1989 and implemented at FGCU in 2001. Questions on this survey measure alcohol and drug usage attitudes, related events and perceptions of students. The CORE survey has been administered electronically to a random sample of student each year it has been in use at FGCU. Over 2,000 colleges and universities use the CORE survey.
All data is given to us by FGCU students. Business Technology Services (BTS) provides Prevention & Wellness with a random sample of about 50% of the student population's email addresses. After we receive this list, we send out the surveys to students electronically.
FGCU typically administers the survey in even years (i.e. 2012, 2016, etc.). The number of respondents vary per year, but the goal is for a 10% return rate. However, research suggests that a random 5% sample is sufficient to measure a population.
The CORE survey is national survey used by over 2,000 colleges and universities.
MOST Eagles is our FGCU Social Norms campaign. Social Norms campaigns share research-based data about the behaviors and decisions of the majority of students with the student population through creative advertising and promotion. Many universities utilize a Social Norms campaign, often incorporating data from the CORE survey (hyperlink to "How did you get those numbers" if possible).
Social Norms Theory states that we know most students will drink about as much as they perceive their peers drink. However, we also know that most students often overestimate how much their peers drink. Social norms accurately breaks down perceptions among students by getting the message out that most students make healthy, safe, and smart choices most of the time. With this messaging, we hope to encourage FGCU students to be a part of the positive majority.
How do you know students are not lying to you?
They could be. But we're not sure students would have a reason to lie to us. The CORE survey is completed online, so it is anonymous. Students cannot be traced or identified after they complete it.
The last time you took an anonymous online survey, did you lie on it? Probably not. Why would you need to?
How can those numbers be accurate? That's not what I hear on campus.
We understand they seem hard to believe. Yet we know everybody likes a good story. Gross, exciting, tragic or weird, stories are what end up on the news, what you tell your friends and what you end up hearing. So when people glamorize or generalize high-risk drinking (i.e. "everybody was so wasted last night") then high-risk drinking starts to sound like the norm.
Think of it this way. If you're at a party Saturday and there are 30 people there, who do you hear about in class on Monday? The girl who fell down the stairs, the guy who punched a hole in the wall, the person who puked in the stairwell, the two people who got into a fight, etc. You just hear about those 5 people--you don't hear about the other 25 people who were there just hanging out. So you keep hearing those stories about these 5 people from any party and suddenly, the behavior of the minority start to sound like the norm because that's all anybody talks about.
What these numbers convey are the decisions and behaviors of the majority, those other 25 people at the party, to round out the story and paint a more accurate picture. When people start to pay attention to what is really happening at parties, they begin to notice that it usually is only a small number of individuals who are drinking the largest amount of alcohol and causing the most problems.
So what is Social Norms again?
For a more detailed discussion of social norms theory and the research associated with it, visit the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Issues or the National Social Norms Resource Center.
What is the CORE survey and where I can I learn more about it?
The CORE survey, from the University of Southern Illinois, was developed by the Department of Education and is published by the CORE Institute. It measures alcohol and drug usage attitudes, related events and perceptions of students and is used by universities all over the nation to gather data specific to their students. The CORE survey is completed online. To learn more about the CORE Institute, please visit http://core.siu.edu/
How can I find out more information?
For more information on Prevention & Wellness social norming efforts or to request our MOST Eagles poster series, please call us at 239-590-7733 or stop by our office, located on the right-hand side of the Wellness Center.


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In coordinance with the ever-prominent shift to greener living, there are certain standards set to ensure textiles are the safest they can be. It's strange to think something as harmless as fabric could be harmful, but it's true. The Oeko-Tex Standard is a testing and certification system for materials used to produce textiles. From their raw state to the end product, standards are set at all stages of production.
"Sustainability is a high interest initiative within the home furnishings industry, both as a response to consumer and regulatory demands and as a key component of corporate strategies that emphasize environmental accountability," says Bill Perdue, AHFA vice president for environment, health, safety and standards. "Third party certification is a critical tool for manufacturers to ensure their supply chains are delivering products that meet desired quality and ecological standards."
Companies like Fabricut, a decorative fabrics distributor, are complying with the Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Take their "Connect" Pattern, for example. The textiles are produced using strict environmental guidelines, creating fabric that's free of carcinogenic dye stuffs creating a skin friendly pH.
If all components of a textile comply with the requirements of the Oeko-Tex criteria, a textile manufacturing company like Fabricut receives certification. They are then entitled to use the Oeko-Tex label to mark their products. The Oeko-Tex certificate is issued for a period of one year and can be extended subject to further successful testing. In order to ensure ongoing compliance with the test criteria, the authorised Oeko-Tex Institutes carry out control tests every year on a minimum of 15% of all certificates issued on Oeko-Tex products available in the shops.


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Primary elections are important in that each political party gets to choose its main candidate to go against another party in the general election. Primaries are the only way, thus far, to whittle the field to just two candidates. An open primary is an alternative to ones within just one party, as states such as California experiment with a new way to preview the general election.
Yes, primaries in US elections are still the good way for the elections. In my opinion, keeping what we already have would ensure the future because we have experience about it. Abandon the primaries might cause some problems with the elections and should be studied before applying it to real life


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Apple to stage 'Tech Talks' roadshow
WWDC refugees will be served locally
After selling out its worldwide developer conference (WWDC) at a speed usually reserved for hit counters on Psy videos, Apple has hinted that those who want to get up close and technical with it will soon be served locally.
We're working on the basis of the tiniest of hints here, as the company has issued a statement about the WWDC sellout that offers this tiny, wee nugget of information:
"We'll also be hitting the road this fall with Tech Talks in a city near you. Hope to see you there."
The use of the word "fall" implies that this is a North-America-only event. But Apple's also famous for doing the same thing the same way everywhere it can, so perhaps the Tech Talks will reach other corners of the globe too.
Vulture South has asked Apple if it intends to run the Tech Talks beyond the USA. As is always the case when asking questions of Apple before it decides it is ready to talk, we're not holding our breath for a response. ®


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Monday, October 31, 2011
Patience Pays Off with Pampered Pets
Desperate Housedogs! Sparkle Abbey is the the psuedonym of two mystery writers (Mary Lee Woods and Anita Carter). Mary Lee and Anita both have written for years. They have traveled to various writing conferences together and have attended dozens of book signings and author events. The pen name is a combination of the names of their rescue pets--Sparkle (Mary Lee's cat) and Abbey (Anita's dog). I first got to know Mary Lee years ago when she was the president of the Iowa Romance Writers Association. She came to all of our AViD author programs, and she worked in the City of Des Moines Action Center! Mary Lee was always really good about suggesting writers and I know that she "talked up" our author series whenever she travelled to writing conventions. When we brought in authors like Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Janet Evanovich, and Diane Mott Davidson, Mary Lee was always in the audience! And here is where the patience pays off! Desperate Housedogs is the first in a series of four books that they are calling their Pampered Pets series--fun, cozy mysteries with a pet therapist main character who solves murders. I spent a good part of the weekend fully immersed in the advance copy. If you love animals and are looking for a light-hearted read, plan to stop by the Central Library tomorrow night. Mary Lee and Anita have invited folks from the Animal Rescue League to stop by, just in case you might be in the market for another pet....and rumor has it that there may even be some dog bone cookies and coffee to share, too!
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With only two more episodes left, it's time we come to terms with the end of "Breaking Bad." It will be hard to leave behind Walter, Jesse, Saul, and the rest of the gang, but a new prop auction is getting us a chance to own pieces of the show's history.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has teamed up with the website ScreenBid.com to sell of many of the props from the show, from the smallest test tube all the way up to the Whites' cars. The auction begins on September 29, the day of the finale, and will include items from that episode once it has aired.
Check out our top ten favorite items from the auction after the jump!
This was the Heisenbergmobile for years before Walter upgraded, but it will always be the car we identify with the character most.
You could own the very object that marked the end of Team Walter and Jesse. Sure, it might be weird to have a plant that was used to poison a child, but it's got history.
Let this deadly weapons serve as the perfect reminder of one of the show's best sequences, the pulse-pounding climax of "One Minute."
How could you ever be closer to the man, the myth, the legend than owning a pair of his underwear?
ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding
The grill encased in Plexiglas is probably the best way to commemorate the early years of "Breaking Bad."
Why wouldn't you want to own a portable symbol of Walter's guilty conscience?
There is no better headgear to wear while spouting off your insane theories about "Deep Space 9" or "Battlestar" than this hat.
Walter doesn't own a lot of clothes. The dude has about three or four go-to outfits. Buying this coat would be like owning 40 percent of his wardrobe.
The book that brought Walter White down might be the ultimate collector's item from the show.


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The Lasik operation can be a wonderful, life-altering alternative for lots of people whose vision is less than best. There are numerous different kinds of Lasik operations now available, from the initial and well documented procedure to Lasik treatments made with 3 dimensional wavefronts, or done completely with lasers. Each of these variations of the Lasik procedure must be talked about with the doctor that is to carry out the operation.
Like any surgical treatment, Lasik does have the capacity for adverse effects.
Often checking out the horror stories of the outcomes of a Lasik treatment can discourage individuals from seriously thinking about such a choice. It is likewise true that the large numbers of individuals who have a effective, trouble-free Lasik surgery tend not to report a in-depth and long story of their experience, unlike those that have experienced problem later.
It is great to understand what the possible side results of the Lasik treatment are, and likewise the likelihood that one of these side impacts will take place for a specific patient. Just like any medication we take, each has a possible variety of adverse effects, however we typically presume that the likelihood of a severe adverse effects is little, and we take the medicine anyway. This post will ideally put concerns of the prospective Lasik patient into viewpoint so that they can calmly and attentively contemplate having a Lasik treatment performed in the future.
More than one million Lasik treatments are performed in the US every year, according to the FDA. This arm of the nationwide federal government has collected the following statistics for the most common side effects of the Lasik procedure. These statistics will also differ by the doctor performing the surgery, so make sure to obtain as much information on the prospective Lasik doctor as possible.
After Lasik surgical treatment, 1.7 percent of patients experience some glare or sensitivity to light after the operation. This varies by client, but this level of sensitivity is especially noticeable when looking at a intense light, such as a streetlight when strolling in the evening, or other strong light find more information and dark contrast. Another light associated side effect is a halo around a light, and this takes place in 3.5 percent of Lasik clients.
The brand-new, corrected vision can be observed quickly by some Lasik patients, in as little as a few hours after surgical treatment. A lot of clients that have gone through the Lasik procedure find the change is long-term within a couple of days. In 2.6 percent of clients that have had a Lasik procedure done, there is relentless visual variation within at least a part of their sphere of vision.
Finally, some patients do not get a totally corrected sphere of vision after their Lasik treatment. This happens with a small number of clients, and the FDA statistics are that only 3 percent of patients have this result. In all or nearly my sources all cases, the doctor in charge will carry out an additional Lasik procedure to improve this.
This detailing of the significant permanent adverse effects of the Lasik procedure should put any individual scary stories into perspective. Notification that none of the portions are above 3 percent, and this must bring convenience to many potential Lasik clients. However, it ought to also inspire them to look thoroughly at the Lasik physician's personal record.
There are several different types of Lasik operations now offered, from the initial and well documented treatment to Lasik why not try these out procedures done with 3 dimensional wavefronts, or done entirely with lasers. It is good to know what the possible side effects of the Lasik procedure are, and also the possibility that one of these side results will take place for a specific patient. The majority of patients that have undergone the Lasik treatment find the change is irreversible within a couple of days. Some patients do not get a totally corrected sphere of vision after their Lasik procedure.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley & Jason Statham Hold Hands While Shopping!
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and her boyfriend Jason Statham hold hands while doing some shopping on Monday (July 15) in West Hollywood, Calif.
"Love this!! Anyone know who the artist is?!" the 26-year-old actress wrote with a pic of herself on Instagram earlier in the day. Check out the artistic pic below!
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Over the weekend, Jason was spotted dropping by a local market for a bag of goodies in Los Angeles.
Last week, Rosie looked white hot while attending the ModelCo Black Tie Dinner in Hayman Island, Australia.


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We have it on good ear that WFLX have sold their offices on Blue Heron boulevard and will move out of them and into WPTV's building at the end of May. Also, out of the 40 or so staff members 30 have been laid off, leaving about a dozen in management and ad sales to support the operation.
There is also talk that WFLX owner Raycom may be interested in selling the station, something many suggested was the next step after WPTV announced WFLX will be moving into their building while also producing that station's newscasts. For now all this makes WPTV owner Scripps appear as the most likely to gobble up WFLX given how the Fox affiliate has all but a broadcast tower left to their name. Any other buyer from outside would have to spend considerable amount of money for new studio operations, assuming of course they would be interested in developing a full fledged news operation.


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KCH is a small beautiful venue set in an historic Victorian house that has become an important part of the cultural fabric of the greater Ann Arbor Area. Kerrytown presents rich and diverse programming to Michigan audiences. Offerings include chamber music, solo concerts and jazz all featuring nationally and internationally known artists. The concert hall is graced by a very fine model "C" Hamburg Steinway grand piano, which draws musicians from all corners of the globe. We hope you will join us for concerts and become a part of the friends and family of the Kerrytown Concert House.
To make a reservation for an event, click here. You may pay for your tickets with cash, check, or credit card when you arrive the concert. Credit cards do have a minimal transaction fee of 2.75%.
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PET scan in Aplastic Anemia
My name is Joan and I was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia and PNH in November of 2016. In December of the same year I underwent ATG treatment and am currently taking cyclosporine treatment.
I have not been transfusion dependent since February 2017, and my doctor has been tapering my cyclosporine starting in May 2017. He says Im headed for remission for the time being.
For the most part, I do feel improved health with one exception: I have had pain in my lower back, pelvic, hips and legs since my first bone marrow biopsy. From this pain I also get extreme muscle spasms, primarily at night, when I try to re-position myself to try to get comfortable. It hurts terribly to lie on my back or either side. My sleep is constantly disturbed. I have pain throughout the day and sometimes experience muscle spasms as well, though not as often as at night.
I bring this up to my health care team during every visit and each time Im told its unrelated to the AA. Because these symptoms have worsened, my PCP prescribed pain medication and muscle relaxants. These have been mostly ineffective.
In July 2017, after an episode of such unbearable pain, I requested my PCP refer me for an MRI to look for the cause. The results showed heterogeneous patchy foci scattered throughout the vertebral bodies. The largest and most discrete lesion involving T11, T12, L2-L5 and upper sacrum. My PCP then ordered an urgent PET scan and these results were: Numerous hypermetabolic bone lesions are seen distributed throughout the predominantly axial skeleton. Lesions are seen within the sacrum, iliac bones, multiple vertebral bodies and right femur.
These findings have led to another BM biopsy and other various work ups to determine diagnosis. My Oncology team, so far, have not reached a conclusion and suggest a referral to an Ortho Surgeon for a biopsy of one of the lesions seen in my spine.
Meanwhile, I have done some research and found an article entitled F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT in aplastic anemia: a literature review and the potential of computational approach in a 2014 Future Medicine Ltd., an online Clinical Practice newsletter (I believe) that proposed using (FDG) PET/CT as a noninvasive evaluation of BM extension and metabolism in different AA stages. The results of a small controlled study showed The presence of several hypermetabolic uptake areas was related to BM hypo/aplasia, while homogeneous, low grade FDG uptake was observed in patients in clinical remission.
One of my doctors, after reviewing my scans said: Although we dont have any other AA patients to compare to (because none have had a PET scan) that these lesions could represent areas where bone, void of bone marrow, could be in a stage of regeneration. Her reason was because the uptake seen in my scans were low whereas if it was cancerous, it would likely emit higher.
My question is has anyone else with AA ever had a PET scan revealing findings similar to mine? If so, what was the outcome?
Joan; diagnosed AA and PNH in October, 2016; treated with ATG in December, 2016; currently on cyclosporine.
Joan - I am so sorry you're experiencing this pain. While I have no input or assistance to provide, I am extremely curious as to what you find out. This sounds very similar to what my dad (Bailie on the forum) increasingly experienced from October to July. His doctors, too, couldn't provide an explanation or reason for the pain and it became excruciating. I wish you the very best!
Daughter of Bailie (diagnosed RAEB-2 11/13; transplant 08/14; relapse with Ph+ AML 04/15; remission until 04/17; DLI 06/17; passed away 07/11/17 at Day+1059)...the best dad a daughter could have...
Thank you for your reply and I'm so sorry for your loss.
I will try to post the results when I have them. I see my oncologist on 9/6/17 to go over the BM studies and discuss the next step...referral to Ortho for a biopsy. Until then, just thinking positive thoughts.
Best Regards,
Joan; diagnosed AA and PNH in October, 2016; treated with ATG in December, 2016; currently on cyclosporine.
Hi Joan,
I have not had a PET scan but maybe my experiences can help you.
There have been a few things that have caused me terrible bone/joint pain through the years.
The first is tapering cyclosporine! When I was tapering cyclosporine it would exasperate any future-arthritis issues in my body. For me, it was my knees and feet. The pain was so bad that I had trouble walking and thought I would never be able to do so normally again. When I stopped tapering, the pain went away. Others on this forum have experienced this same thing when tapering cyclosporine.
The second thing that has caused me great bone pain was when my marrow was in a big state of regrowth. Usually after these episodes, I would see a jump in one of my counts. I am guessing this is analogous to painful growth spurts in healthy teens, increased blasts in leukemia patients, or bone pain experienced by those taking WBC growth hormones. However, in AA patients the bone pain is a good sign.
Another thing that have caused me bone/muscle pain (it is hard to tell which when you are experiencing it) is magnesium deficiency. Cyclosporine is notorious for depleting magnesium. So have yours checked and supplement if necessary.
Finally, if your iron stores are empty (which would show up in your BMB) this can cause restless legs syndrome when you try to sleep. It is actually pretty painful, but this is probably not your situation, as your pain is in your back. I am just throwing this out there as another source of bone/muscle pain.
You are tapering off cyclosporine pretty early. Have your counts fully normalized and been plateaued for months? The latest thinking is to stay on cyclosporine for at least a year to allow time for your marrow to regenerate. I am curious who you are seeing, as I live fairly close to you. Some doctors are very eager to taper patients off cyclosporine, and that is not always a good thing if you are tolerating it and your counts are still heading up!
52 yo female, dx 9/08, AA/hypo-MDS, subclinical PNH, ATG/CsA 12/08, partial response. Tried slow cyclosporine taper over 4+ years. Platelets fell, so back on cyclosporine. Trisomy 6 clone in 5% of cells.
I appreciate you sharing all the experiences you have had. It is helpful in trying to make sense of what I am experiencing.
Tapering of cyclosporine may very well be the cause. A member of my care team mentioned that some patients experience bone pain while on the medication but didn't relate it to the tapering. She suggested taking Claritin. She doesn't know why it works with some patients, but it has. I tried it, but I didn't notice any difference.
Currently my counts are: RBC: 2.36; WBC: 2.6; Hemoglobin: 9.0; Platelet: 94. I have been steady with these counts, fluctuating slightly, for over six months with no signs of dramatic dropping (or increasing) as a result of the tapering.
I see an alternative/functional health care provider as part of my healing team. He did a Tissue Mineral Analysis on me after my treatment which showed that I was very deficient in Magnesium (as you mentioned) and Calcium levels along with other low metabolic patterns, i.e., Iron stores (as you also mentioned). He is treating me with supplements that are proving to be most effective. I have had fewer muscle spasms in the last few weeks.
Also, I attribute my steady counts and quick recovery from the ATG treatment to the autoimmune, nutrient dense food protocol diet I have been on since my diagnosis. It really helps with fatigue, heart palpitations, swelling, and inflammation.
My Western Medical Team is with the UC Davis Cancer Center in Sacramento. As a teaching facility, they may have different, innovative ideas about treatment. My Oncologist is Dr. Brian A. Jonas, Assistant Professor in the division of Hematology and Oncology. So far, he's been straight forward with me. It has only been recently, since my PET scan, that he has sort of treated me like a mushroom. We plan to have a thorough discussion on September 6, 2017, to go over the new test results. Until then he says he's looking for answers with a team of other doctors and plans to refer me to an Orthopedic surgeon for another biopsy.
My hope is that my pain and the lesions on my spine, pelvic, and hips are due to bone marrow regeneration. That is why I put the question out there. I am looking in areas my doctors do not access, such as this forum, to find as much information as I can from the experiences of fellow patients so that I can be the best advocate for myself. The medical community, with their terminology that is sometimes hard to understand, leaves me confused as to what they are telling me and what they are not.
Thank you for your help, I am very grateful.
Best regards,
Joan; diagnosed AA and PNH in October, 2016; treated with ATG in December, 2016; currently on cyclosporine.
Hi Joan,
I am a big fan of UC Davis I like their team approach for difficult cases.
If the PET scans are indicative of your marrow actively regenerating, I would ask your doctor whether you should taper all the way off cyclosporine. What is your taper schedule? Be very wary of signs of a relapse!
I think that the marrow remains in a very fragile state for some time, depending on the number/state of your remaining stem cells. There is still a colony of rogue T-cells that weren't killed off with the ATG, even if you respond quickly. (ATG is not a cure.) Cyclosporine helps your marrow keep these cells in check until your marrow is strong enough to fight the fight on its own.
How is your cellularity?
52 yo female, dx 9/08, AA/hypo-MDS, subclinical PNH, ATG/CsA 12/08, partial response. Tried slow cyclosporine taper over 4+ years. Platelets fell, so back on cyclosporine. Trisomy 6 clone in 5% of cells.
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Bachmann: Thank you so much, it's an honor to be back home.
Borg: It's nice to have you here.
Bachmann: Thank you.
Borg: And across the Iowa Press table, Senior Political Writer for the Associated Press Mike Glover and Radio Iowa News Director Kay Henderson.
Glover: Congresswoman Bachmann, Dean mentioned in his introduction many people assume that you're paving the way for a run for the republican nomination. Where are you in that whole process?
Bachmann: Well, we're coming very close now. We're very excited about the progress that we have made. I have traveled extensively to Iowa, to New Hampshire, to South Carolina. We have had very strong support there. We have also laid groundwork in that we've hired people in each of the states and we have had great success on fundraising. Last quarter I was the number one candidate in the race to raise money, including even more than Mitt Romney. Ron Paul's PAC had raised more money but the Liberty PAC can't transfer any of that money to a presidential race. All of our money is transferrable. So, we've done a wonderful job fundraising. We've had great grassroots support. And we're looking forward to building and establishing that and we're going to let everyone in Iowa know, and I made the announcement last night here in Iowa via Skype, that I will be making my announcement, one way or another, here in June and it will be in the city where I was born in Waterloo, Iowa.
Glover: And give us some more details about the timetable for that. Will it be early June, first week in June?
Bachmann: You're very good. It will be coming up and we'll let you know. It will be Iowa Press that will know first what the date will be.
Glover: Okay.
Henderson: Democrats are making hay about an election that recently occurred in upstate New York where a democrat won a seat that had been held by republicans for a long time. What have republicans learned from that election?
Bachmann: I think that messaging is very important and understanding what the voters are thinking and feeling. And a candidate needs to reflect what the voters want, the voice that they want to have in Washington, D.C. Clearly that didn't happen in this race and I think it's important. That is incumbent upon republicans that they do reflect that message of the people.
Henderson: One of the debate points in that race was a proposal advanced by Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan in regards to Medicare. Was it wrong for republicans to advance a competing argument to your already core argument to repeal the healthcare reform plan that President Obama signed?
Bachmann: Well, that remains to be seen. I think that will continue to be analyzed. I do commend my colleague, Paul Ryan, for wanting to deal with the out of control spending because what we know right now from the latest figures is that Medicare will not be sustainable, in other words, there won't be enough money to pay for Medicare in just thirteen years from now. That is a very real situation. And so I think there's a few messages we need to transmit. Number one, the Paul Ryan plan really should be called the 55 and under plan, no one who is 55 years of age or older will see any changes in their plan. The only changes are for people below age 55 and that's where the reforms would be. Number two, I think it's also important that we don't just focus on numbers and insurance policy technicalities, it's important that we also focus on humanity. I don't want any 78 year old woman to think that her Medicare is about to be pulled out from under her. It won't be. I want to focus also with the federal government on cures for senior citizens. We're expanding our population of senior citizens and I want to focus on cures for Alzheimer's, for diabetes, for cancer, heart disease so we can have a better quality of life for seniors.
Glover: So, the problem republicans have had with this issue, not just the proposal but the sales job behind the proposal?
Bachmann: No question. I think that that's something that we have learned, that there is a failure in the messaging about what we need to do. When I speak with senior citizens they want to make sure that the federal government keeps their promise with them, that they have Medicare but they also don't want to so burden their children and grandchildren that their tax rates are so high that they can't afford to live. They want to be a part of the solution but we need to do a better job communicating without a doubt.
Borg: Aside from better framing of the Medicare proposal in that New York election, isn't that also possibly a hint of what could happen in a general election with a third party candidate peeling away traditional republican votes?
Bachmann: Well, the third party candidate was a self-funder. This was a millionaire who put three million dollars of their own money in and it was not a person coming from a conservative background. They put the label Tea Party over their candidacy. And so that took away enough votes to make the difference. So, I think it's very important on the candidate who is running on the republican side that they identify who the candidates are and where they stand. You need to start out with a very good candidate who is fully funded, who has a good message and who can communicate that message.
Glover: And you have a message, a theme, a persona that sells very well with the Republican Party. You are very popular among the base of the Republican Party. How do you translate that into general election politics to win a general election should you be the nominee?
Bachmann: Well, the best example was the 2010 election. That election was won by the Tea Party. People have a mistaken view that the Tea Party is the radical, right wing fringe of the Republican Party. It isn't and the reason why I think the mainstream media and why a lot of left wing radicals are so fearful of the Tea Party is because the Tea Party is made up of disaffected democrats, independents, libertarians, people who have never been political before and conservative republicans, it's all of the above. And this new group of people that are getting involved in politics are looking at Washington, D.C. and their state capitols, they're seeing budgets that are bursting and they are saying, we've got to get control of our government and maybe now we can't leave it to the politicians, maybe now we the people will have to get involved. And so it's really a remarkable new burst of energy in America very similar to previous movements where people have said, I need to get involved, this is very healthy, it's very good and it's causing us to rethink getting our fiscal house in order. That's a good thing.
Henderson: Last time you were in Iowa you brought your birth certificate. Has President Obama answered all the questions about his legitimate citizenship by releasing his birth certificate from Hawaii?
Bachmann: I think Donald Trump is the one who really brought this issue to the forum. Because of his efforts we saw President Obama released not only a short-form but his long-form birth certificate and I think that really put to rest for most Americans, there may be some who this issue is not put to rest for, but I think for most Americans this issue is put to rest. This is a legal document that has full attestation and that is really the only authority there is, is by the clerk within Honolulu where the President was born. It has been fully attested as a legal document. I think for most Americans that issue is put to rest.
Glover: I'd like to get you to handicap the republican field as it takes shape. Who do you think, who do you assume is running? And who do you think is a frontrunner right now?
Bachmann: Well, I think we know the candidates that have made announcements or who are actively working towards making an announcement, I think that's clear and the field is wide, although it has dropped off. Donald Trump dropped out, Mitch Daniels dropped out, also Mike Huckabee dropped out. That thinned the field. In a speech that I prepared for last evening I had said the line that if just a few more candidates would drop out we could settle this whole thing tonight here in Iowa. So, that's something that maybe we can look forward to. But I think the media has stated that they believe that the frontrunner is Mitt Romney and that is what the polling data shows as well.
Glover: So, you agree with that, Mitt Romney is the frontrunner?
Bachmann: I think that's true.
Glover: And how do you overcome that?
Bachmann: Well, I think the good thing is that this is a fairly long process and people see the candidates and the candidates have to stand for their values and speak for their positions and make their arguments how they'll defeat Barack Obama and I think that's what will be incumbent upon the people, to see who best can stand and defeat Barack Obama.
Henderson: You described Sarah Palin, the former Alaska Governor, as a friend. How would you describe her as a competitor? And are you competing for the same block of votes within the Republican Party?
Bachmann: We have great respect for Governor Palin and I like Governor Palin a lot and I don't see myself as a competitor to Governor Palin or to Mitt Romney, I see my competitor Barack Obama. That is the individual that I believe does not deserve a second term because under President Obama's leadership we've seen a great increase in unemployment, we've seen an explosion in the national debt and we've seen, I think, mishandling of our foreign policy in the Middle East, in particular when the President called on Israel to shrink its borders to the 1967 level. That is completely indefensible. And to allow Palestine full passage, east west, in other words, dividing Israel. I believe that the President of the United States has made America more vulnerable to external hostilities and more vulnerable also economically from China and other nations.
Glover: Are you assuming that Sarah Palin is running, that she's going to be a competitor?
Bachmann: I don't know. She may or she may not be. My decision in running is completely unique and independent of any other candidate. And, again, I don't see myself in comparison with any of the republican candidates, certainly not based on gender, certainly not based upon necessarily economic support but it will be based upon the power of ideas. That is what Iowans care about, the power of ideas and also I have a record, I have an extremely strong record. I was a former federal tax litigation attorney, I have extensive scholarly work and practical work. Also, my husband and I created a business from scratch, we created the capital, we're job creators and I have an extensive knowledge base to know how to successfully run a business and to earn a profit but I also have an understanding of children. My husband and I are parents to five children and 23 foster children that we have successfully raised in our home. We have a strong background and I want to bring that to bear for people in Iowa.
Borg: A moment ago you said that you're running against Barack Obama but you also acknowledged that Mitt Romney is a frontrunner for the nomination. How do you make the case that you're a better republican candidate than Mitt Romney?
Bachmann: I think one thing people need to know is that I stand for what I mean and I mean what I say. When I ran for the Minnesota state Senate, when I ran for the United States Congress I was very clear about the positions that I hold and people know me as a fighter. When I grew up here in Iowa I had three brothers and no sisters, that is the best preparation for politics any girl could ever have. I'm a fighter for what I believe in. One thing that I fought very strongly against is the government takeover of healthcare. I believe strongly in free market healthcare. And if I'm elected President of the United States, if I choose to run, I will guarantee the American people that I will not stop until I repeal Obama care. We need a president who is committed to repealing Obama care but I'm also committed that my first duty will be to turn the economy around and start American made jobs.
Borg: Is that where Mitt Romney is vulnerable, on healthcare?
Bachmann: I believe that a vulnerability for any of the candidates would be any less than a 100%, full scale commitment to the repeal of Obama care.
Henderson: I want to go back to an issue you raised just a few moments ago for viewers who may have wanted to know, what would you do in regards to Israel?
Bachmann: Well, I would stand with Israel. I would be Israel's best friend. Israel is our best friend in the world and particularly in the Middle East region. I would stand and I would let the Arab world know that we have Israel's back, that we will not divide Jerusalem, that we will help Israel in defense of their borders and I would also recognize that the greatest threat that the United States and Israel faces is a nuclearized Iran. Iran has said unequivocally they are on the march to get nuclear weaponry and will use it to wipe Israel off the map and they'll turn and use it against the United States. Instead, the President of the United States has focused on settlements in Israel. Well, Israel building apartments on its own land? I don't see that as much of a threat. A nuclearized Iran, now that's a threat.
Henderson: One of the things you intend to use against your rivals, if you do indeed announce that you are a bonified candidate for the presidency, is your status as a native Iowan. Do you think that will ...
Bachmann: I think that's anyone's great gold standard, to be a native Iowan, there's no downside coming from Iowa.
Henderson: But what specific advantage do you gain from being a native Iowan? You've spent most of your life as a Minnesotan.
Bachmann: Well, when I was twelve years old our family moved to Minnesota but I'm actually a seventh generation Iowan. Our family left Norway and came to Iowa back before the Civil War began. As a matter of fact, one of my great-great-great-great-grandfathers at fifteen signed up and served in the Civil War and was extremely proud of that and carried the flag in the Memorial Day parade up in Forest City, Iowa, northeast Iowa, that's where our family primarily is from. I think it's a distinct advantage because I have that sensibility and I often tell people, everything I needed to know I learned in Iowa growing up. I just loved growing up in this state, my family is still here. As a matter of fact, my brother was a TV weatherman at WHO here in Des Moines for a number of years, Gary Amble. And so we have very, very strong Iowa ties, very strong sensibilities and the nation would be far better off if we took Iowa ideas and common sense to Washington, D.C..
Glover: In Iowa it's required that candidates for president do retail politics, there's no question that you have a buzz about you and your candidacy. Can you pull off the retail politics?
Bachmann: Without a doubt. In Minnesota we have the common thread in that we're also a caucus state. When I ran for the United States Congress I didn't do it by buying expensive ads on TV, I literally went living room to living room and I would meet with maybe a couple or maybe fifteen people and I would make my case. That makes the best candidate. Why? Because we learn the pulse of the people, we learn what they're thinking, what their heart is telling them, that's what I want to do in Iowa, go person to person. That makes the best president because a president then can actually reflect the will of the people. That's the kind of president I want to be.
Borg: As you analyze yourself, Mike used the word you create a buzz where you go. Why don't you analyze yourself and your personality. What is it about it that creates that intensity?
Bachmann: Well, I'm a happy person. I'm a happy person and my husband and I have been married 33 years, I loved my parents, they raised me well, we were Christians and I became a very solid, born again believer in Jesus Christ and I think that I'm an optimist, I see the bright side. We had a point in our life where we went to below poverty as a family and then I had to learn to make my way in life. I didn't see that as a negative, I saw that as an opportunity to appreciate the value of a dollar and because of that and because my parents divorced when I was a young teenager it put in me a heart for at-risk chicken, children. My husband and I have broken hearts for at-risk children. That's why we took 23 foster children into our home and we raised these children. We really believe in positive solutions and a better future. And my husband and I aren't the kind of people who gripe, we're the kind of people who just hunker down and try and figure a way out of the problem. That's so reflective of what I saw growing up in Iowa and that kind of John Wayne America optimism is what we need to have again, what we can have again in America.
Borg: You're able to transmit that optimism to people and that's what I was really asking. How do you create that report and get people really excited about yourself?
Bachmann: Well, because I think I can see the good that is in people. And when I grew up we were a democrat family, we were reasonable, fair-minded people and I'm a very conservative republican but when I look at people I don't see republican and democrat, independent or political at all, I see people, I see their face, I see humanity and that's what I want to do is I want to know people's heart, I want to know what people are thinking and I want to always let people know be encouraged, things can be better. People are very upset right now and rightly so, gasoline is about $4.00 a gallon, they haven't seen the economy turn around and what I want people to know is that this is not systemic, we don't have to stay this way. W can again be the head and not the tail in America. We don't have to watch ourselves get ourselves kicked because China is growing. What we're missing in America is the political will to succeed. I have that political will to succeed. I want us to make things and manufacture things again in Iowa. My grandmother worked carrying trays of sliced bacon at the meat packing plant in Waterloo. My grandmother worked in a factory sewing in Waterloo, Iowa. My grandpa worked down at the railroad yards. We were blue collar people but we were good people. My grandmother read the Wall Street Journal every day, Time Magazine every week and she instilled in me a love for learning and that's what I think people need to know. We need to make things in America again and we need to change the tax code so we can do that.
Henderson: You recently referenced your Christian faith. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, when he announced he would not run, said that he just didn't feel called to do that. Have you had that sort of calling to run for president?
Bachmann: Well, every decision that I make I pray about as does my husband and I can tell you, yes, I've had that calling and that tugging on my heart that this is the right thing to do and because it's such a momentous decision, not only for myself, my husband and our 28 children, it is a momentous decision what ideas will I bring to bear? What are the resources that I have to marshal in terms of people, assets, the message and also the finances, the amount of time this will take, what this will mean for the nation. Am I the right person for the job? Every decision and every endeavor my husband and I have made we think it through, we're not rash people. We make a plan because we want to succeed, we don't want to fail and so we've been very deliberative in this process and that's why we're now coming to the culmination and next month, as I announced last night, I'll make that decision right here in Waterloo and the world will know.
Henderson: It looks as if Iowans will be presented with the resumes of two Minnesotans as potential candidates for the Iowa caucuses. How would you differentiate yourself from former Governor Tim Pawlenty?
Bachmann: Sure. I have great respect for the former governor and I think that all the candidates will bring their own story to bear and the voters will make a decision. What I can tell them is that I am not an establishment candidate. I have set my own course. I am a very independent person. I've taken on my own republican leadership when I was in the Minnesota Senate and I've taken on my own republican leadership when I was in the Congress of the United States and I continue to. I'm an equal opportunity fighter because I'm about the people that I represent and I have been shocked and amazed at how easily members of Congress spend other people's money. They spend it hand over fist and it's like they don't even look in the rear view mirror. That has to end and it has to end now because the problem isn't ten years from now, the problem is now and so I fight for what I believe in, I'm committed and I have a record of being a fighter. That I think makes me unique I think above all of the candidates because people see that I have fought to be able to bring what people believe to bear and I will continue to fight for what the people want.
Borg: I'm sorry to interrupt but we're getting low on time here. I want to go back to a question that Kay asked about the Middle East and Israel and you said the danger there is a nuclear equipped Iran. What is the solution there? Is it to strengthen and support Israel? Or is it to take the nuclear capability away from Iran?
Bachmann: It would be all of the above.
Borg: How do you do that then?
Bachmann: It's a very long answer. I sit on a House intelligence committee, we're classified, we're tasked with the nation's classified secrets and obviously I can't reveal that here on your show but this is a very real threat, the potential of a nuclearized Iran, they are certainly on pace to become a nuclearized nation. We know Pakistan is today. We also know that Al Qaeda is doing everything they can to gain access to those nuclearized weapons.
Borg: But the question is how then do you take that capability away from Iran and keep it from being developed if that's what you fear?
Bachmann: There are multiple angles that we have to go about that, many of which we are not able to discuss on public TV. They are classified areas and I believe the American public would want us to keep those areas classified all for the purpose of keeping the United States the dominant superpower in the world. It is my opinion that America is the indispensible nation of the world. We are a nation that is a force for good. When we are the superpower of the world we are bringing about peace in the world. I believe in peace through strength. We need to be a strong nation. That is why I'm horrified at much of what President Obama has done. I believe he has sent signals of weakness to the world of America. That is not where we want to be. We want a strong missile defense, we do not want to seed U.S. sovereignty to the U.N. or multinational organizations. I came out against the war on Libya. The President went and engaged in that endeavor when there was no threat from Libya, when we did not have any vital national interest and when Secretary Gates said he didn't even know the military objective and it appears that the rebels that we are assisting possibly may be affiliated with Al Qaeda of North Africa. What possible U.S. interest would we have in bringing up Al Qaeda in North Africa and Libya? This was a mistake from the President.
Glover: We're running short on time but one of the things we have mentioned in the course of this program is that Iowa caucus politics is retail politics where Iowa republican activists are going to want to get to know you, get to know who you are, not just where you are on various issues but who you are. What should Iowa republican activists know about Michele Bachmann?
Bachmann: What they should know is that I'm an Iowan, that I was born here and that I'm an optimist. I came from a lower-middle class family, I had to work my way through college and through life. My husband and I we're very modest means and we live the American dream. We worked extremely hard. I want them to know I'm a very hard worker, I'm committed to my faith, I'm committed to our family but I'm committed most of all to the ideals that created the nation. I love the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, I stand on those ideas and those values. The founders wrote in the Federalist Paper that the greatest quality for a president of the United States would be their character and not that I'm a sinless individual, I'm a great sinner, that's why I became a Christian, I needed forgiveness from a Holy God but what I want people to know is that I value life, I'm 100% pro-life, I'm pro-marriage, pro-family and I'm 100% pro-American jobs.
Borg: We're out of time. Thank you so much for being with us today.
Bachmann: Thank you for the privilege.
Borg: A reminder the Internet is your direct connection to our Iowa Press staff. It's firstname.lastname@example.com. We'll be back next week at the usual times, 7:30 Friday night and 11:30 Sunday morning. I'm Dean Borg. Thanks for joining us today.


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On 26 September 2017, Webber Wentzel participated in the workshop hosted by National Treasury on the proposed changes in the draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2017 (TLAB) on converting debt to equity. These proposed amendments in the draft TLAB are in sections 19, new sections 19A and 19B, and paragraph 12A of the Eighth Schedule in the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962.
It appears that National Treasury is considering the following changes in the final bill on the debt conversion into equity proposals:
- the removal of the proposed new sections 19A and 19B;
- the removal of the definition of "reduction amount" in section 19. In its stead, the concept of a "debt benefit" is proposed which aims to better encapsulate different scenarios under which a debt claim can be reduced, either by way of a debt to equity conversion or some other concession. As a consequence of the new "debt benefit" concept, National Treasury has proposed that a supporting - "concession or compromise" - definition would also be included in section 19;
- the debt to equity conversions between companies that form part of the same group of companies, as defined in section 41, shall be excluded from the application of the debt forgiveness rules, for now;
- in relation to mining companies, the proposed amendment will be made with reference to the new defined term of "debt benefit" and the exclusions in paragraph 12A will apply to taxpayers engaged in mining operations. The exclusion in respect of debt that is reduced in the course of, or in anticipation of, a liquidation, winding-up or deregistration will not be provided for as this exclusion has been ear-marked for review in the 2018 amendment cycle;
- in relation to dormant group companies, a company will be regarded as being dormant if it did not trade in the year a debt is forgiven and the immediately preceding year; and
- the proposed amendment is expected to apply in respect of years of assessment commencing on or after 01 January 2018.
Generally, National Treasury's revised proposals and clarifications in the workshop were preferred to those contained in the draft TLAB. In particular, the removal of sections 19A and 19B from the draft TLAB is to be welcomed. National Treasury also indicated that further refinements would be made to the proposals.
National Treasury also indicated that they were working towards introducing the final bills at Parliament on 25 October 2017, which is the date that the Finance Minister, Malusi Gigaba, is expected to present the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.
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My journey with Miss Universe New Zealand
Once you have entered Miss Universe New Zealand, your entry form will be viewed by our selection team.
Following that, you may be invited to join us at Stiletto Camp. For 2019, Stiletto Camps will be held before the end of 2018.
Those invited should book their airfare to Auckland as soon as the dates are announced.
Stiletto Camp (late 2018)
Stiletto Camp incorporates a make-up and grooming workshop, a professional head shot with a leading fashion photographer (which you get to keep; hairstylists and make-up artists will be on hand), a media workshop with veteran TV producer Nigel Godfrey, choreography workshop with a renowned New Zealand choreographer, and a lot more besides. We start off on a Friday evening with a social get-together, where you will get an even more detailed outline of My Journey, then there are full days on Saturday and Sunday.
Places are limited, and once accepted, it is extremely important you pay the $99 fee straight away. This secures your place.
Here are our banking details:
Name: The Miss New Zealand Consortium Ltd.
Bank: ASB Bank
Branch: Kilbirnie
Account number: 12-3481-0014385-00
The fee is non-refundable.
Announcement of the Top 20
The next part of the process is the announcement of the Top 20. All contestants are informed via email that they are in the running to be part of the Top 20, and are required to confirm their understanding, acceptance and commitment to the terms and conditions in the MUNZ finalists' contract. These terms and conditions include participation in the Entrepreneurial Challenge, availability for the retreat, availability for the Grand Final week, a desire to promote the event and secure a Bronze sponsor, and confirmation of an ability to pay the entrance fee of $1,475.
Soon after, the announcement of the Top 20 will take place via video link on our Facebook page. At that point, public voting will commence using our iVote system, which works through Facebook and iTicket.
My journey as a finalist
As soon as the Top 20 have been confirmed, a key part of the competition commences. This is the Entrepreneurial Challenge, which we refer to as the EC. All contestants take part in this challenge. The EC is an initiative that we set up in 2013 in order to benefit our chosen charity, Variety, the Children's Charity, and to date, Miss Universe New Zealand contestants have raised over $350,000, and this means over $175,000 for deserving children.
The EC is designed to challenge contestants to think outside the square and to work outside what might be their comfort zone. You are expected to organize an event: this could be a fashion show, quiz night, dinner, auction; there are many options, and we will advise and support you in your efforts. Fifty per cent of the proceeds from the EC go straight to Variety, and the remaining 50 per cent to your participation in the competition. The contestant or contestants who have the highest totals in the EC receive immunity from elimination during the Grand Final when the contest moves from 20 to 10. EC totals are based on funds raised, sponsorship achieved, and tickets sold. The winner of the EC is presented with a sash during the Grand Final. The EC runs from the day the top 20 are announced through to the week of the Grand Final.
Miss Universe New Zealand offers a very comprehensive sponsorship package, with tiers ranging from Bronze through to Platinum Partner. Each finalist is expected to bring a Bronze sponsor to the competition. The Bronze sponsor need not be a cash sponsor; they might be providing a product or service. There is no limit to the number of sponsors you bring into the competition, and all of these count toward your EC total.
All finalists travel away "on retreat". In 2013 and 2014, the Finalists' Retreat took place in Thailand. In 2015 and 2016, we headed to the Philippines. In 2017 and 2018, we returned to Thailand. While on retreat, we will shoot the swimwear section of the Grand Final, and a half-hour TV programme.
The 2019 destination is yet to be announced; however, we can assure you it will be a week of luxury, fun and an experience you will never forget. It is very likely that the Retreat will once again take place overseas.
The value of the Retreat exceeds $5,000 per contestant. However, you don't pay anywhere near that: your costs are covered by the entry fee and a couple of minor miscellaneous fees detailed in your contract.
Judging and voting
Public voting carries on through to the end of the first half of the Grand Final, and is a key part of Miss Universe New Zealand. Therefore, your engagement with the people of New Zealand is crucial to your success. You do this through your use social media (e.g. Facebook and Instagram), and we will give you guidelines and assistance. Voting is made via our own system, which is called iVote, and this is run by iTICKET, who place a link on your public Facebook page, which we create. This enables voters to purchase votes through voting bundles. The bundles are priced at $5. Each vote costs $1.
The overall result of Miss Universe New Zealand 2018 is decided on a 50–50 basis, the public vote representing 50 per cent of the final result, and the remaining 50 per cent is governed by our judging panel, which is made up of industry experts.
The Grand Final
Grand Final Week is packed with activities and events in which all our finalists participate, building up to the big day.
The Grand Final will take place this year at SKYCITY Theatre. It will be filmed on multiple cameras and live-streamed. The 2017 show was broadcast live on TV with Bravo, as the 2018 one will be, and both were streamed live. All finalists must be available from the previous Sunday prior to the Grand Final taking place. If you are based outside Auckland, then travel to and from the city is your responsibility. We will offer you an accommodation deal during your week.
The Grand Final itself is a spectacular show with top entertainers and, of course, all the drama and climax that the biggest and best beauty pageant in New Zealand brings with it.
Miss Universe New Zealand: the detail
From the time that you put in your registration, you are being judged. You need to pay attention to your activity on social media, making sure that it is in line with the expectations of Miss Universe New Zealand.
Miss Universe New Zealand costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to stage: it is filmed, and it is live-streamed in high definition right around the globe. Hundreds of thousands of people have watched our video content.
Miss Universe New Zealand is funded through sponsorship, ticket sales, public voting, and a number of other revenue streams.
Below we have summarized the total costs that Miss Universe New Zealand requires from you. We have also listed nominal values associated with what you will receive. As you can see, Miss Universe New Zealand subsidizes your journey to a very significant degree.
Your commitment to us
• Stiletto Camp fee ($99) plus discounted accommodation fee for out-of-town contestants
• Entry fee (in 2017 this was $1,475) plus retreat surcharge
• Bronze sponsorship
• Ticket sales: we expect you to sell 10 discounted tickets
• Participation in the EC
Our commitment to you
• Finalists' Retreat, includes flights and accommodation ($5,000)
• Retreat photo shoot, a photo from which you get to retain ($500)
• Design and provision of evening gown for Grand Final ($600)
• Provision of swimwear, which you get to keep ($125)
• Provision of jewellery ($250)
As you can see from the figures above, the total cost to Miss Universe New Zealand of a contestant's participation in the competition in 2018 is over $6,500. Your participation is heavily subsidized through our multiple revenue streams.
However, we realize that entering the competition represents a substantial investment in time and money, but we would like to stress that this journey, should you be successful, is likely to be life-changing.
Miss Universe New Zealand, in special circumstances, can offer assistance to contestants who might be experiencing financial hardship, and we are always happy to talk to you confidentially on this subject.
We hope this has energized you. There's only one more thing to do, and that's to return the entry form and start your journey.
Our banking details again are:
Name: The Miss New Zealand Consortium Ltd.
Bank: ASB Bank
Branch: Kilbirnie
Account number: 12-3481-0014385-00
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Zoran Tosic has been in sensational form for CSKA Moscow.
CSKA Moscow would have expected to beat Volga Novgorod earlier today - but their opponents have had an excellent start to the season, currently occupying eight spot in the Russian Premier League.
So it was probably always going to be a tight affair. Former Sheffield United striker Luton Shelton gave Volga the lead, before Seydou Doumbia equalised.
But it was one of Europe's most in-form players who earned CSKA the hard-fought victory - a player who used to play for Manchester United.
Zoran Tosic is the man in question, and he has been enjoying a real rich vein of form in recent games.
Tosic almost left CSKA this summer, with teams from Germany said to be very interested in his signature. However, with the uncertain future of Keisuke Honda rumbling on, the club stood by him and he eventually stayed.
And at the moment, he must be reasonably glad he did. Tosic has played his way back into the first-team fold with a series of impressive turn-outs for the club - leaving new boy Vitinho on the bench in the wake of Alan Dzagoev's hamstring injury.
Tosic arrived at United from Partizan Belgrade along with countryman Adem Ljajic in 2008 and was quickly dubbed a big prospect for the future.
But the winger only played 15 minutes of Premier League football before leaving for Russia.
Last season he couldn't get an extended run in the first-team, but now he is their most in form player.
The Serb now has five goals in his last three games after a hat-trick against FK Krasnodar and a solitary strike against Manchester City in the recent Champions League fixture.
Considering he was reportedly on his way just a couple of months ago, it is a fantastic turnaround from the 26-year-old who is absolutely on fire.
United fans will hope that form silences The Etihad on Bonfire Night.
Could Tosic return to the Premier League one day?
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Thanks to the spacers on the top of my stem, I was never able to mount my Garmin Edge 800 to the stem as they suggest. Instead I mounted it to the handlebar using the Garmin mount kit, but it was never very stable and placed the GPS at an odd angle. The other day I picked up the Garmin Edge mount from K-Edge. It attaches to the handlebar and places the Edge GPS unit directly in front of the stem at an angle that is perfect for viewing while riding. While some may consider it a little pricey, I don't think its too bad for a nicely crafted piece of aluminum that just plain works.
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Things are simply not going smoothly for the California High Speed Rail project right now.
After finally deciding that the route from LA to the Central Valley will travel through the Mojave dessert's Antelope Valley instead of following I-5 over the Tehachapi Mountains via what's known as the Grapevine route, the California High Speed Rail Authority was shaken by the news that both CEO Roelof van Ark and board chairman Tom Umberg would be leaving their positions.
In perhaps one of his final statements as CEO, van Ark said, "We conducted a conceptual study to update the engineering data from 2005 to see if the Grapevine route would save us time, distance and money. This re-evaluation makes it clear that running the train through the Antelope Valley will connect people in one of the county's fastest-growing areas, have fewer environmental impacts, and afford more flexibility in route selection."
A study released by the Authority said crossing the Antelope Valley into Sylmar would cost $15 billion to $15.5 billion (up from a $6.5 billion estimate in 2005), as compared with a $15.1 billion "risk adjusted capital cost estimate" for the Grapevine route. In 2005, the Grapevine option was estimated at $6.6 billion. Palmdale officials also resisted the Grapevine option, saying businesses in the area have made investments in anticipation of a bullet train station in the city.
As for the two departures, Van Ark, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority since June 2010, will step down in about two months while Umberg will relinquish his position as chairman in February, but will remain a board member. Dan Richard, a co-founder of Heritage Oak Capital Partners, an infrastructure finance firm, will succeed Umberg as chairman. Richard was an elected member of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District from 1992 to 2004, twice serving as president of the board.
The resignations clearly signal all is not well within the authority and according to a report on businessweek.com the moves were serious enough to prompt a statement from the agency writing the checks for the project. "As the federal funding partner, the Department of Transportation continues to support California," said Justin Nisly, an agency spokesman. "We look forward to working with the entire board on this critical and transformative transportation initiative."
While Van Ark cited personal reasons for his resignation, a story in the Sacramento Bee suggests the moves came from Governor Jerry Brown's office and that "the changes were widely seen as a bid by Brown to recast the rail authority before legislative hearings start on the $98.5 billion project."


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Austrian Trails
Discover Austria on your own by rental car
- Ideal combination of city/rural tourism.
- Means you can visit the most interesting places in the country.
- Circular trip, meaning you won't travel the same road or see the same landscape twice.
- Relaxing: you'll be spending 4 nights in an Alpine paradise.
- Make your own way around at your own speed, stopping off at the places you want to see.
- 9 nights in the chosen accommodation
- Return flights (tax included)
- 7 days car rental
Tour suggestion
Places of interest
Day 1Flight to Vienna.
At the stated time, scheduled flight to Vienna, the capital of Austria. Upon arrival, make your way to your chosen hotel in the city. Enjoy the rest of your first day to get a first impression of is stunning imperial capital. Night in Vienna.
Day 2Discover Vienna.
You'll have the whole day to wander around and visit the city. First and foremost, Vienna is an old imperial capital and conserves its glorious past in the form of amazing palaces and historic buildings. All you have to do to see most of them is walk around the Ringstraße, but make sure you don't miss the enchanting old quarter around St. Stephen's Cathedral. And a visit to Vienna isn't complete without seeing Hofburg and Schönbrunn Palaces. But in addition to all that, Vienna is also a great, modern European capital and you won't be disappointed by its vitality. Night in Vienna.
Day 3The Danube Valley.
Enjoy breakfast and then pick up your hire car that you'll be using for the next week. On your way to Salzburg, why not stop off in the Danube Valley and visit the stunning wine-growing region known as Wachau. You might fancy a trip on a boat along the river, or you might like to visit the historic towns of Dürnstein and Krems or see the famous Melk Abbey. Arrive in good time to Salzburg so you can unwind in the bright city. Night in Salzburg. 300 km.
Day 4Salzburg.
Spend the day discovering Mozart's home town, undoubtedly one of Europe's most stunning. The city is known as the "Rome of the north" thanks to its history and magnificent baroque architecture. But Salzburg has everything: an impressive fortress, charming streets, magical squares, palaces, gardens and, of course, Mozart's birthplace which you can visit. Mid-afternoon, set off towards the Alps where you'll be spending the next 4 nights in a rural hotel in the town of Mittersill. 105 km.
Day 5Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol.
Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, is located just 120 km from Mittersill. We suggest starting with the new funicular railway leading to Nordpark, the spectacular work of Zaha Zahid, and enjoy the breath-taking views. In the old town, you have typical streets, the "Golden Roof", the Court Church, Hofburg Imperial Palace and the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, plus much more. Round off the day at the Olympic ski jumping hill located in Bergisel. Night in Mittersill.
Day 6Mediaeval Tyrol.
Very close to Mittersill lies Kitzbühel, famous for its skiing and mediaeval town centre with coloured houses. Rattenberg is another town in the same style which is famous for its glass-making and is the gateway to Alpbach, the prettiest mountain village in Tyrol. Close by lies the gothic church in Schwaz and the village of Hall in Tyrol with its walled old town and the Mint Tower. Cross through the Zillertal valley to see one of the National Park's absolute gems: the Krimml Waterfalls - the highest in Western Europe. Night in Mittersill. Total of approx. 250 km.
Day 7Salzkammergut, lake resort area.
If you want to take a round trip of approx. 300 km, you can visit all the highlights of Salzkammergut - the stunning lake resort area. Stop off first at Gosau at the foot of the glaciers, then move onto Hallstatt - one of Austria's most charming villages - and Bad Ischl where you'll find Sisi's Imperial summer residence. In the evening, visit St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen on the Wolfgangsee, which you can cross by boat. Night in Mittersill.
Day 8Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
On your way to Graz we recommend the spectacular Grossglockner High Alpine Road which crosses all the way through the Hohe Tauern National Park. From Fusch, the road passes through mountain landscapes up to the Franz Josef Höhe with views of the largest glacier in the eastern Alps. Passing through the state of Carinthia, famed for its lakes, you'll reach Graz where you'll be spending the night. 380 km.
Day 9Discover Graz.
Spend the day discovering this stunning city with the largest of all the old towns in German culture. Just enjoy walking around discovering the numerous points of interest the city offers: the Hauptplatz, Landhaus, the Clocktower, the Arsenal with its collection of weaponry, the Stadtpark, the Cathedral, etc. Return to Vienna at the end of the day where you'll spend the night. 200 km.
Day 10Return from Vienna.
If you have a bit of spare time (depending on your flight time), take one last walk around Vienna before returning your hire car at the airport. At the stated time, take your flight back to your airport of departure. Arrival and end of the trip.
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For reasons unknown, a pack of three thugs decided it would be appropriate to attack a lone teen. Unfortunately for them, their plan would only later backfire as they learned the nasty surprise their intended victim had in store for them – and now video of the incident is going viral.
Details regarding the ordeal are currently unknown as the location has yet to be determined. Although many have also been left wondering what led up to the fight, what onlookers caught on video once they whipped out their cell phones is starting to spread around social media.
As can be seen, a single teen is surrounded by a rather large mob. Clearly acting in defense as his back is against a wall, the video starts knee-deep in the action. With the fight already having begun, footage starts as the teen had already knocked down one of his aggressors and landed a kick to his face to put the thug out of commission for good.
With energies rising and the crowd erupting, two more thugs jump in and begin to threaten the boy who'd been victorious once before. In an attempt to see if it was skill or just luck, another aggressor takes the place of the first and starts right in – but this is where things take a turn.
Little did they know, it wasn't so much chance that took part in the first fight, it was training. With just a few punches landed, the thug realizes his mistake. The teen who they all tried to jump was actually a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter.
Throwing nasty jabs and massive knees, the teen is able to take on anything that comes his way. At one point, the intended victim is knocked to the ground, but things are far from over. After wrapping his legs around the thug's head and putting him in what appears to be an arm bar, it isn't long before the crowd jumps in – and not to help out the victim.
Honestly, I love a story with a happy ending. Although fight videos are entertaining, seeing three guys get the snot kicked out of them because they didn't know their intended target was an MMA fighter is about as good as it comes. I'd say hopefully these thugs learned their lesson when it comes to attacking people, but that's rarely ever the case. In the meantime, at least they'll have the fun of licking their wounds after getting the snot kicked out of them.


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NOAA Fisheries Reminds Fishermen of Changes to the
Recreational Shallow-Water Grouper Closure
NOAA Fisheries reminds fishermen of the change to the February 1 through March 31 shallow-water grouper closure. The closure now only applies to waters seaward of a line approximating 20 fathoms. Shoreward of the line, shallow-water grouper, with the exception of gag, can be retained within the current bag limits and size limits. The gag season does not open until July 1. Shallow-water grouper that can be harvested inshore of the 20-fathom line during the closure include scamp, black grouper, red grouper, yellowfin grouper, and yellowmouth grouper.
Gulf Gag and SWG Framework :: Southeast Regional Office.
Chris Grauer- "To protect, promote, and grow the sport of spearfishing" www.spearfishingplanet.com
Not meant at you Chris. Other than that Mr. Lincoln, how was the play?