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The visitors of Hammerwood Falconry can get to know the revered sport and tradition as they join a hunting expedition to see a team of Harris hawks hunting co-operatively, a goshawk sprint hunting from it's handler's fist and a Peregrine falcon diving from great heights. Experience may be rescheduled due to weather conditions. Those who are already familiar with falconry can visit the online shop to purchase useful accessories such as attire, bells, bird furniture and husbandry products.


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St Theresa Catholic Church Mourns the loss of their Priest
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth:
SOME FOUGHT to hold back the tears as they spoke of the man who, in the nearly two years he spent at the St Theresa Catholic Church, had made a lasting impression in their lives.
Jovial, loving, kind, a confidant, prayerful and God-fearing. These were some of the words used by members of the Black River church to describe the late Father Joseph Kimani.
Kimani, a Kenyan, died after the vehicle he was travelling in collided with a bus on the Melrose Bypass in Manchester last Thursday night.
Sister Suzan of St Theresa Church and Basic School, said Kimani?s death was a great loss to the church and school family.
?It is a great loss for us. Father Joe had been here for almost two years and we had been having a good interaction with him. He [had] been at our school, on the school board, so anything that is taking place in the school, any activity, Father Joe [was] always there with us, to support us, advise us; always involved and he [was] always in good time,? she said.
Sister Suzan said Kimani would rarely decline a request made of him.
?He was a very humble man, a very prayerful man, and a man that [was] always with people visiting, especially with the sick [and] those who are marginalised, and so on. He was down to earth with them; at the same time people loved his preaching, too,? she added.
Dorothy Robinson, who often accompanied Kimani on visits, said, ?He had such a lovely laugh; you could hear the belly laugh. He was loved and right through the community, you can hear people speaking well of him. I miss that man. We could talk about anything at all.?


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The ITV hit Broadchurch reminded us all just how beautiful Dorset is when it burst onto our screens, and it showcases the county's one of a kind Jurassic coastline in all its glory. If you've yet to visit and have been wondering if the programme showed the real Dorset then the answer's a definite yes. Yes, the beaches really are that unspoilt, yes the views from the cliffs are breathtaking, and yes, much of the coastline is a Site of Special Scientific Interest thanks to its fascinating history.
Things to do in Dorset
If your idea of the perfect escape from everyday life is long walks along the beach and fossil hunting in the very places that have been the sites of some of the world's most important dinosaur-related finds then head to Dorset. The beaches of Lyme Regis and Bridport make the perfect places to inspire budding palaeontologists and see who can find an actual dinosaur fossil, and if you're after sandy beaches with plenty of space head to Bournemouth…a resort truly blessed in the beach department!
In fact, as Bournemouth's officially the happiest place in the country then it's the place to head to if you're in need of some quality time somewhere special. Home to seven blissful miles of sandy beach and the kind of family attractions that'll have the kids wanting to stay on, Bournemouth's got it all, and many of the thing to do and places to see revolve around its dinosaur-packed history so it's great fun too. Neighbouring Christchurch is easy on the eye, and we'd recommend donning a large pair of sunglasses so you can spot celebrities as it's a firm favourite with the rich and famous.
Places to visit in Dorset
Now for the best place to visit in Dorset…fossil-strewn beaches and prehistoric cliffs aside, the county's home to some of the most beautiful stretches of the South West Coast Path (think Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove), and its starred as the backdrop to more films and series than we could shake a dinosaur bone at. From Nanny McPhee to The French Lieutenant's Woman, Dorset's coastal resorts have created the perfect settings for film after film.
More than a staggering 200,000 walkers traipse their merry way past Durdle Door every year, and if you've walked the section of coast path that passes through Lulworth Cove before then you'll understand why it draws people in their droves.
Part of the World Heritage Coast, the natural limestone arch that juts out in the sea is a photographer's dream. If you can make your way down the steep hill to the little shingle beach at the foot of the cliffs you'll be rewarded with one of the best views in the UK and peace and quiet far from the crowds. If you want to take the historic coastline in without walking your socks off then you'll find a whole host of boat trips keen to showcase the site from the water.
Restaurants in Dorset
They're a gifted bunch when it comes to cooking in sunny Dorset, and whether you're after tapas in style with a view of the Lyme Regis Cobb (Harry Tates), fine dining in historic Dorchester (Sienna) or good old fish and chips overlooking Poole's famous harbour (Lakeside Fish Restaurant), then you'll find just the place to tuck in and wind down. We have to mention the Goat & Tricycle pub in Bournmeouth just beause – (well when are we going to get to use that phrase again?!) – and its mind-boggling selection of hand pulled Real Ales make it a firm favourite with locals as well as visitors. It's even recommended by The Good Pub Guide.
The Larder House has a following of foodies and a fantastic reputation, and as it's run by the World Class UK Bartender of the Year 2014 it goes without saying that the whole menu oozes flair, passion and a dedication to making every meal an experience.
Dog friendly Dorset
With walks that follow some of the country's most spectacular stretches of coastline, Dorset's the perfect place for a dog friendly holiday. Chesil Beach rolls on for 18 pebbly miles Portland, and as it welcomes dogs all year round it's one of the most popular spots for a stroll with your dogs during a stay in the area. If you want to drop in an intriguing yet unprovable fact as you walk the beach here it is, rumour has it the beach is home to more than 180 billion pebbles…
Anyway, if you fancy taking in the landmark that's Durdle Door during your stay then there's good news, the pretty little shingle beach beside it welcomes dogs, so you can walk this famous stretch of the South West Coast Path with your pet in tow.
Cottages in Dorset
Whether you opt for a luxury lodge complete with its own bubbling hot tub or a cosy cottage, thanks to its handy location Dorset's perfect for a late escape…and many of you can be from your desk to the front door in just a couple of hours. We have Dorset self catering cottages that welcome dogs, a selection from our Baby Blue Chip collection which include everything new mums and dads need for that first break away with baby, and everything in between.
Every Dorset cottage, lodge and apartment has been hand picked because it offers something special. You could roll out of bed and step out onto your own private balcony, close the curtains on a sea view, or find yourself just seconds from your own inviting hot tub to make an escape you'll remember for a lifetime.


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Beaming About the Red, White & Blue
With the second recipient of Armed Forces Merit Award presented by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) being announced next Monday on Veteran's Day 2013, Brant Ringler of the Bell Helicopter Armed Force Bowl is "beaming" these days about the involvement by college and university football programs around the country that continue to honor the armed services each fall.
Owned and operated by ESPN Regional Television (ERT), a subsidiary of ESPN, the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl was created in 2006 when it became the first post-season game dedicated to the military and its veterans. In addition to patriotic overtones recognizing all five branches of the armed forces, Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl "Bowl Week" activities feature a variety of events highlighted by a custom homes being awarded to wounded warriors.
Coordinated by the staff at the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl and selected by a seven-person panel featuring nationally-recognized sportswriters, the Armed Forces Merit Award presented by the FWAA was created in June 2012 "to honor an individual and/or a group within the realm of the sport of football."
Ringler, who initiated the Armed Forces Merit Award with Steve Richardson of the FWAA, has cited the vision of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) that "football and military have a number of points of synergy. Loyalty is a word that athletes and soldiers both embody and understand."
"We congratulate all the college and universities in the country that choose to honor the military, especially through their football programs," said Ringler, the executive director of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. "We were pleased to receive a nomination this September for the Armed Forces Merit Award presented by the FWAA from Kansas State that recognizes its football program's involvement with Fort Riley Army Base."
Northwestern and Under Armour®
Northwestern and Under Armour®
"For the past seven Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl games, the participating schools have honored the military with different uniform appearances and decals," said Ringler. "And now Northwestern and Under Armour® have developed a uniform for the Wildcats to wear at their game against Michigan. In addition to producing a uniform that features red, white and blue throughout from head to toe, the names of the Wildcat players have been replaced by the words of duty, honor, courage, commitment, integrity, country or service. Congratulations to both the school and the apparel company for creating a remarkable and inspiring uniform."
In a November 4 article on ESPN.com. Darren Rovell noted that the uniforms designed for Northwestern by Under Armour® "will raise awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to empower servicemen wounded in battle."
Northwestern's honoring of the military at a home football game is "nothing new" for NACDA and the Wounded Warrior Project™ as both parties have been partnering over the years to encourage collegiate athletic departments to include injured service members in meaningful ways in their athletic program.
With each college and university participating in activities that best suit their programs, many programs have designated a Wounded Warrior as an honorary coach or team captain. Other opportunities include, but are not limited to, inviting a Wounded Warrior to attend or participate in a practice, pre-game meal, or provide a pep talk at half-time.
In addition to collegiate events, NACDA continues to find innovative and engaging ways to support Wounded Warrior Project™. NACDA hosted a benefit concert this past June where the association and its affiliated groups presented the Wounded Warrior Project™ with a $32,525 check. NACDA and Daktonics provided a forum for the Wounded Warriors and their families to connect with numerous athletics administrators from various institutions.
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2014 Mazda CX-5: Will All This Fit?
March 15, 2013
I took our Mazda CX-5 this weekend knowing full well that I'd be bringing home precisely one metric boat-load of stuff from my parent's house. I also took it over our CR-V even though the Mazda has about 6 fewer cubic feet of cargo space.
So, let's see if all that stuff pictured above (minus the giant marble-topped table) will fit inside.
It does! I must unashamedly commend myself for correctly eyeballing 65 cubic feet of stuff.
I just dropped the seats using the handy trunk pulls and removed the nifty cargo cover that attaches to the liftgate somewhat like a hatchback's. With Tetris music playing in my head whilst moving things about, it was obvious that it would fit with ease.
Would the CR-V, RAV4 or Forester fit more? Yes, by 7 or 8 more cubes. But that would've just meant more items from my childhood I would've had to bring to Los Angeles and sell on eBay.
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"Let us not ask God why young men such as these should die in war. Let us rather thank God that such men lived." General George Patton
As Morrison and another Marine scrambled to escape the blast, pounding against a locked door, Peralta grabbed the grenade and cradled it into his body, Morrison said. While one Marine was badly wounded by shrapnel from the blast, the Marines said they believe more lives would have been lost if not for Peralta's selfless act
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There are those who will say, "How dare you disrespect his death and his brave act of sacrifice by turning this into a political issue!" Well, it's NOT a political issue; it's a HUMANITARIAN issue. I am honoring this selfless man by highlighting the POINTLESSNESS of his death, and the hypocrisy of those who send men like him to their deaths for NOTHING. If it weren't for this pointless, useless, unjustified CONQUEST, Sgt. Rafael Peralta would be home with his family laughing and playing Nintendo. May his soul rest in peace.


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The meaning behind "Life's Short, I'm Not!" is to live as large as you can in the brief amount of time you have, this guest should inspire you to do just that.
Bronston talks to comedian Quincy Jones who is wringing as much life out of life as he can. Last August, at just 32 years old, Quincy was diagnosed with Mesothelioma which is a rare form of cancer. He was told that it was terminal. He was told he only had a year to live.
What would you do if you only had a year to live?
Quincy dedicated himself deeper the art of stand up comedy. He decided he wanted to leave a legacy behind by taping a stand up special. He tapes that special tomorrow night (April 4) at LA's Teragram Ballroom for HBO!
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The amendment implements reforms to Victorias native vegetation and biodiversity provisions by: Amending Clause 12.01 (Biodiversity) to reflect the new no net loss approach rather than the previous net gain approach. Amending Clause 52.16 (Native vegetation precinct plan) to reflect the intent of the native vegetation and biodiversity reform package; and
Amending Clause 52.17 (Native vegetation) to rationalise information requirements, implement the new risk-based assessment pathways, include a simplified approach for applications under a low-risk based pathway and streamline the determination of offset requirements. Amending Clause 66.02-2 (Native Vegetation - Referral and Notice Provisions) to require the class of application in the high risk pathway as defined in the document Permitted clearing of native vegetation - Biodiversity assessment guidelines (Department of Environment and Primary Industries, September 2013) be referred to the Secretary to the Department of Environment and Primary Industries as a recommending referral authority; and
Amending Clause 81.01 (Table of incorporated documents in this scheme) to replace Victorias Native Vegetation - Framework for Action with a new incorporated document Permitted clearing of native vegetation - Biodiversity assessment guidelines (Department of Environment and Primary Industries, September 2013). The amendment also updates outdated references to the Department of Sustainability and Environment to reflect the departments new name, the Department of Environment and Primary Industries in relevant clauses.


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January 27: Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Alongside the White House and the Capitol building on the alleged terrorist hit list for September 11 was another, little-noticed target: Incirlik, a US airbase in southern Turkey. In a recent raid on a suspect's apartment in Detroit, the FBI found extensive drawings and materials relating to the base. Why Incirlik?
For the past ten years the base has been home to several thousand US military personnel and the fifty US fighter planes used for bombing the northern no-fly zone in Iraq. But it was during the Gulf War that the base earned its notoriety in the region. Throughout the war, Incirlik served as a headquarters of US operations, providing the launching pad for major troop offensives and thousands of bombing missions.
Built in 1951 by US Army engineers as a cold war outpost, Incirlik is one of the most strategically important footholds for the United States in the Middle East. It is not only within striking distance of Iran and Syria but also a short flight from the oil- and gas-rich former Soviet republics. Recent events have further enhanced the base's value; Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has even floated the idea of shifting the center of future regional operations there. With the imminent possibility of stepped-up attacks on Iraq, this shift could occur sooner rather than later.
The recent history of Incirlik offers a small window on the moral incoherence and dubious alliances that characterize US foreign policy in the region. Since Turkey reviews US access to the base every six months, it has had a powerful lever with which to influence the United States–and in turn, the United States has made costly compromises to preserve its access. "If a Turkish Ayatollah Khomeini came to power tomorrow," a high-level military official recently commented to me, "the US would still stay on bended knee to avoid losing that base."
The most scandalous of these compromises involves the US role in northern Iraq. The ostensible humanitarian purpose of the northern no-fly zone is to safeguard 3.3 million Iraqi Kurds. Unfortunately, US concern for the Kurds extends only to those being attacked by our enemy Saddam, not to those being attacked by our ally Turkey. Over the past fourteen years more than 23,000 Kurds fighting for greater autonomy and self-determination in southern Turkey and northern Iraq have died at Turkish hands. When Turkey sends US-made F-16s or thousands of troops to attack the Kurds across the border, as it did last December, Washington looks the other way. It's an "obscene piece of hypocrisy," writes John Nichol, the British pilot who was shot down in 1991 and tortured by Iraqi forces. "Turkish authorities ground our aircraft so that their own can attack the very Kurds that [we were] protecting just a few hours before." One investigation by Air Force Times revealed that the Turks were grounding more than 50 percent of US missions.


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Aston Villa striker Libor Kozak appears upbeat as he continues his comeback from a broken leg.
Aston Villa striker Libor Kozak has taken to Twitter to give fans an update on his rehabilitation from a broken leg.
The 25-year-old Czech Republic international was injured during a training session in January, but had looked on course to make his comeback in October until suffering a significant setback.
With complications forcing him to have the leg re-pinned, manager Paul Lambert delivered an ominous verdict at the time, telling reporters: "It's a nightmare.
"I spoke to him about his injury and he felt a bit down which is understandable because he'd worked so hard to get back.
"He wasn't too far away from being back. He was running and doing everything. It's a blow for him and blow for us. It's just not healed the way we thought."
However, while still not expected to return to action for a couple of months, Kozak appears upbeat on his progress, tweeting fans to thank them for their support as he nears the end of his initial rehab programme.
Going very well last week of rehabilitation in Italy.Finally I can see small light in the tunnel.Thanks for support and let's go today lads!— Libor Kozák (@Libor_Kozak) November 29, 2014
Signed from Lazio in September 2013 for a reported €6.5 million fee, Kozak netted four times in 14 Premier League appearances over the first-half of last season, showing signs of growing into a solid top-flight target man before being sidelined.
Villa would certainly like their imposing front man back as soon as possible, having recorded only six goals, 108 shots and 24 shots on target for a 22% shot accuracy so far this season – all league-worst figures, but it remains to be seen what the exact timescale is for his return to the pitch.


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Nation of Emigrants or Immigrants?
The Challenge of Integration in Ireland and Portugal
By Claire Healy
and Ireland are often overlooked in the search for
international best practice in migration policy. Both situated
at the Western Atlantic periphery of the European Union, the
two countries have experienced distinct historical
trajectories. In the past, Ireland was settled, conquered and
governed through various means by its larger neighbour.
Portugal, on the other hand, despite its small size, presided
over an international trade and colonisation network that
spanned the globe, encompassing at various times islands in
the Atlantic Ocean, parts of South America, West Africa, India
and Southeast Asia (Oliveira e Costa & Lacerda 2007). Today,
both Portugal and Ireland are experiencing unprecedented
levels of inward migration. While the economic and social
reality of immigration is a fait
accompli, the
transition in identity from countries of emigration to
countries of immigration is far more fraught.
the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, there was
a significant level of migratory movement between Portugal and
Ireland, largely related to trade networks and fishing
enterprises. In present times, travel between the two
countries is characterised by the settlement of Portuguese
migrant workers in Northern Ireland, commencing around 2000
(Holder & Lanao 2005), and by Irish tourists returning
year after year to holiday resorts in the Algarve. This
article does not seek to examine movements between the two
countries, but rather to compare the recent immigration
histories of Ireland and Portugal.
heady days of the mass trans-Atlantic migration of the
nineteenth century left their mark on Portugal and Ireland
(see, for example, O'Sullivan 1992-97; Garcia et al. 1998).
There are significant Portuguese and Irish communities in the
United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil and South
Africa, among other destinations, whose origins date back to
Europe's 'age of migration' in the nineteenth century
(Bade 2000). Portuguese migrants in the nineteenth century
often followed the pattern of colonisation, settling in
Angola, Mozambique and the Atlantic Islands, as well as in
Brazil. Irish migration generally followed in the wake of
British colonisation, with Irish migrants showing a preference
for Anglophone countries such as Canada, the United States,
Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain itself.
twentieth century saw a marked shift in migratory flows from
Portugal and Ireland, which - particularly from the 1950s
onwards - were directed to more prosperous countries within
Europe. Portuguese migrant workers moved to Germany, France
and Belgium, while Irish emigrants made the short trip to the
industrial cities of Great Britain. Regardless of their
destination, however, the experience of emigration was
associated in the national imagination with heartbreak, exile
and saudade (roughly
translated as homesickness), and was expressed in cultural
forms such as fado songs in Portugal and sean-nós songs in Ireland. The demographic watershed in the 1990s, when
the two countries began to experience a sustained period of
positive net migration, required therefore a dramatic
reinterpretation of national identities and government
policies alike.
emigration from Ireland and Portugal continued until the
1980s. In an actual as well as an emotional sense, the
experience of emigration has been hugely significant to the
histories of Portugal and Ireland, and to contemporary
perceptions of identity. Remittances sent back by migrants, as
well as skills acquired by returning emigrants, have been
hugely significant to the Portuguese and Irish economies. The
Portuguese economic recovery has been more gradual than the
Irish 'Celtic Tiger' economy of the 1990s and 2000s, yet
the salience of inward migration in both cases should not be
terms of the contemporary immigration experience, the two
countries share many similarities, and even the most cursory
examination of their immigration and integration policies
demonstrates the potential for mutual learning. Portugal and
Ireland experienced the transition from net emigration to net
immigration in 1993 and 1996 respectively, and were the last
of the fifteen pre-2004 European Union member states to do so.
The immigration policies - and to a lesser extent, integration
policies - of both countries are significantly influenced by
those of their larger neighbours, Spain and Great Britain,
with which they share land borders.
populations of the two countries are small by Western European
standards, though the population of Portugal - 10.6 million -
is over twice that of the population of the Republic of
Ireland - 4.2 million. Together with emigration, the Roman
Catholic religion has played and continues to play an
important role in both Portuguese and Irish society, with
about 90% of the populations of each country classifying
themselves as Roman Catholic - though less than a third attend
mass regularly in both cases.
Yet in some significant respects, there is a divergence
in the histories and current situations of Portugal and
Ireland. Contemporary immigration to Portugal, like historical
emigration from Portugal, is to some extent conditioned by the
country's colonial past, with a significant proportion of
immigrants hailing from Brazil, Angola, Guinea-Bissau and the
Cape Verde islands. Portugal's immigration history was
indelibly marked by the collapse of the European colonial
powers in Africa in the mid-1970s, leading to a mass migration
phenomenon known in Portugal as 'the Return of the
Caravels.' This was fictionalised within the magic realism
tradition by the acclaimed writer António Lobo Altunes
(Altunes 2000 & 2002).
* Latest available year (2000-2004). ** Greek part of
Cyprus only.
Source: OECD Database, UN Migration Database (2005)
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Healy, Claire, 'A
Nation of Emigrants or Immigrants?: The Challenge of Integration in
Ireland and Portugal' in Irish Migration Studies in Latin America, 5:2
(July 2007), pp. 117-120. (www.irlandeses.org),
Society for Irish Latin American Studies


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Feline Asthma
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a recurring respiratory compromise featuring constriction of the lung's airways. First, excess mucus forms, then the airway walls swell with inflammation and can actually ulcerate, and finally the airway muscles go into spasm, which leads to constriction. Airway constriction leads to inability to draw a deep breath, intolerance to exercise, coughing, and musical sighing sounds called wheezes, though not all these symptoms may be apparent at the same time. Sometimes a low-grade chronic cough is the only manifested sign but an acute asthmatic crisis can arise at any time and can represent a life-threatening event. Asthmatic airway constriction can happen spontaneously or as a type of allergic reaction. When it comes to treatment, relieving and preventing airway constriction is what it is all about.
Is Feline Asthma the Same as Human Asthma?
The feline condition was named asthma due to the clinical features shared with the human disease. As of this time, it appears that all the diagnostic criteria needed to make the asthma diagnosis in humans are shared by cats, yet we are still working out the mechanics of this syndrome in cats and have a great deal to learn. For example, in humans we know that while actual symptoms of asthma occur in episodes, the airways of the lung are diseased all the time. We do not know yet if feline airways are also diseased all the time or if the actual airway structural changes occur only when there are clinical signs of distress.
How is the Diagnosis Made?
Because of the constricted airways, the actual volume of air this patient can move in and out of the lungs in each breath is reduced. Often there is a great deal of effort seen in the cat's breathing. The abdomen appears to be working to push air out and the breaths are shallow and rapid. The cat may even be breathing with the mouth open in an effort to move the largest possible amount of air.
The next step toward making a diagnosis of feline asthma is the chest radiograph, assuming the cat is not in too much distress to hold still in position for this procedure. Classically, this radiograph will show asthmatic cats have what is called air-trapping. This means that the small airways have constricted to the extent that inhaled air cannot be exhaled. The lungs are larger in appearance than normal as they are over-inflated. The diaphragm may seem flattened due to this over-inflation.
In the bottom radiograph, it is possible to view the tiny airways in much higher detail. This is partly because they are made more prominent because of the mucus and inflammatory fluid inside them (the "doughnuts" and "tramlines," as mentioned below) and partly because they are surrounded by more air than usual (air-trapping).
Inflammation and mucus build up within the airways, causing their walls to appear thickened in the radiograph. The terms used for such airway appearance are doughnuts (when viewing the airway end-on) or tramlines (when viewing the airway from the side). You may hear your veterinarian use these terms as they are classical findings in airway disease.
But some Asthmatic Cats have Normal Radiographs
Since visible changes are not always evident on radiographs this can lead to the diagnosis of asthma when there isn't any. Indeed, the diagnosis of asthma can be complicated and it is famously over-diagnosed because it is consistent with normal radiographs.
Procedures that retrieve cells from the lower respiratory tract may be helpful in patients with normal radiographs. Such procedures include the tracheal wash and bronchoscopy. The cell type of allergy known as the eosinophil is abundant in the secretions of an asthmatic patient. But even this finding is made complicated since eosinophils occur in normal feline respiratory secretions. Further, parasitic infections such as lungworm and heartwormalso lead to eosinophil-rich respiratory secretions but hopefully other tests have been used to rule these infections out.
Response to Therapy as a Diagnostic Test
One important asthma feature is that the airway constriction it engenders is reversible. In an emergency situation, a small dose of epinephrine (adrenalin) can reverse an asthmatic crisis in as little as 15 minutes. Response to injection with an airway dilator such as terbutaline usually occurs within 30 minutes. Response to a long-acting corticosteroid injection (such as methylprednisolone acetate/DepoMedrol) generally yields a positive response within 48 hours.
Sometimes diagnostic tests leave room for question and one has to simply go with medical treatment for asthma and regard response to therapy as evidence that the diagnosis is correct. See below for list of medications commonly used in the long-term management of this problem.
Treatment Options
It is crucial to realize that the underlying problem in the airway is inflammation. Inflammation is responsible for the constriction. Corticosteroid medications have been the cornerstone of therapy to resolve inflammation. These can be given orally, by injection, or more recently via metered dose inhaler. Usually treatment is started with either an oral corticosteroid (such as prednisone) or a long-acting injection (such as DepoMedrol). These medications are relatively inexpensive and a good response to them helps confirm the diagnosis.
If the response to oral corticosteroids is good, they may be continued long term, supplemented with some of the other medications mentioned below, or used only during asthma flare-ups. Long-term corticosteroid use has some potential for side effects, though feline patients tend to be resistant to these problems. If giving pills is too difficult, especially in a cat who is stressed and having some trouble breathing, a long-acting corticosteroid injection can be used periodically to control symptoms. Cats are more sensitive to potential side effects from these injections as these are much stronger than the pills. This means that injections can only be given periodically without risking development of diabetes mellitus. If the cat seems to require an injection more frequently than every other month, a metered dose inhaler should be considered (see below for details).
When using oral corticosteroids, it is important to taper the dose over time so as to find the minimum dose needed to control symptoms. If higher doses are indefinitely used, the symptoms may become resistant to steroids. This is more of a problem with the injectable steroids and manifests as a shorter and shorter interval between the need for the injection. Again, if this is seen, consider changing to an inhaled form of medication.
Are there other Treatment Options?
Other medications that might be helpful include:
Airway Dilators: Terbutaline (Brethine®) and theophyllineare airway dilators commonly used in the management of asthma. It makes sense that if constriction is an important feature of this disease that eliminating constriction would be therapeutically helpful. Terbutaline is available orally or as an injectable. Some veterinarians encourage owners to keep a bottle of injectable terbutaline at home in case of a crisis and show them how to give it. If you are interested in this, let your veterinarian know. Theophylline is an oral medication usually given once a day at bedtime.
Cyproheptadine: One of the biochemicals involved in the asthma inflammation cascade is called serotonin. It is directly involved in constriction of the airways in cats. Cyproheptadine is an anti-serotonin medication with concurrent antihistamine properties. It is often used in cats who need extra help beyond their steroids or who are having problems that preclude steroid use. Side effects of cyproheptadine include increased appetite and sometimes tranquilization. Many cats are able to have their asthma managed with this medication alone and no corticosteroids at all.
Antihistamines: Histamine is an inflammatory substance released during allergic response. Histamine has been thought to be involved in the airway constriction mechanism and antihistamines are widely prescribed to asthmatic cats. Recent research, however, indicates that a certain receptor in the feline airway (called an H3) receptor leads to a dilation response to histamine instead of a constriction response. This could be why antihistamines have not been found to be of dramatic assistance in managing feline asthma. More research in this area is currently needed. Antihistamines have largely fallen out of favor compared to other medications.
Zamflurkast (Accolate): This new medication has received a lot of attention in the human medical arena. It is meant to supplement other treatments and perhaps reduce the "requirement" of steroids needed to manage asthma. It is still fairly experimental in cats but many anecdotal reports have been favorable. It is an inhibitor of chemical mediators called leukotrienes.
Cyclosporine: The use of cyclosporine in asthma is relatively new. Cyclosporine is an immunomodulator often used in organ transplant patients. It has been used occasionally in cats where adequate suppression of inflammation has not been possible with combinations of the other medications or when the cat is unable to take corticosteroids for other reasons (concurrent diabetes mellitus, infection, history of calcium oxalate bladder stones, etc.) Cyclosporine should not be prohibitively expensive since cats, being small, require relatively small doses but blood levels of cyclosporine may be periodically recommended, which increases the expense of this treatment significantly.
Don't Forget...
Minimizing irritants in the air is always helpful to an asthmatic cat.
- Do not allow cigarette smoke in the cat's environment.
- Use dustless cat litter.
- Consider non-topical insecticides. No sprays, either.
- Regularly replace air filters at home.
If your cat begins to breathe with an open mouth or if you see excessive abdominal movement during respiration and the cat is not purring, you may have an emergency situation. Contact your veterinarian immediately.
Asthma Inhalers for Cats?
Human asthmatics have enjoyed the benefits of portable inhalers for years. These handy devices deliver medication locally to the airways, thus minimizing drug side effects to the rest of the body while maximizing desired response. There were two problems with using these devices in cats:
• Cats cannot be told when to inhale.
• Cats tend to object strongly to the medication actuation (the spray-puff delivered by the device).
Interestingly these same problems apply to human infants with asthma and for them a device called a pediatric spacer was invented. This tubular chamber is attached to the inhaler on one end and a face mask on the other. The inhaler is actuated into the spacer and the infant simply breathes in the spacer's contents.
The discovery that the pediatric spacer could also be used for cats has solved the feline inhaler problem as well. The set up is the same as described above for young children and the cat takes 7 to 10 breaths from the face mask to be properly dosed. Corticosteroid inhalers, of which Flovent® is the most popular, are typically used twice daily long term while airway dilator inhalers such as albuterol-containing Proventil® or Ventolin® are used for flare-ups.
Cats are generally started on a combination of oral prednisone and the metered dose inhaler and gradually maintained on only the metered dose inhaler.
Pediatric equipment is generally available from most human pharmacies, however, a device created specifically for feline use can be ordered. It comes with the spacer and an appropriately sized face mask. Your veterinarian will need to prescribe the metered dose inhaler usually from a regular human pharmacy.
See or buy the Aerokat device at www.aerokat.com.
For more details including video on the use of the inhaled system we recommend visiting www.fritzthebrave.com, a website set up by one family devoted to their asthmatic cat. It has grown into a detailed instructional site for both pet owners and veterinarians interested in the details of inhalers for feline asthma treatment.
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Since January 2014 I've been posting a monthly update for a challenge I set myself that ends on May 30, 2014. I've had a great response from those who are following along with my progress, and decided that just because my challenge is almost over doesn't mean I have to stop with the monthly updates!
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As loyal readers know, Dr. Michael Brown remains one of my favorite authors and biblical scholars. I recently reviewed his latest book, The Real Kosher Jesus and was blessed by its presentation of the gospel. In addition to a passion for the gospel and spiritual awakening, Dr. Brown is a PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures and an accomplished scholar. One of his recent radio broadcasts gives guidelines and principles for "How to do Proper Word Studies." The information is highly practical, perfect for those who aren't professional Bible interpreters, and quite entertaining. You can listen to the broadcast below. I have distilled a list of principles, guidelines, tips, and recommendations below to help enrich and encourage illuminating word studies. Dr. Brown promised a follow up broadcast with more details on using specific resources, and both Israel's Divine Healer and Go and Sin No More feature in depth descriptions of how Dr. Brown went through specific word studies, which I may use in later posts.
How to do Proper Word Studies by Dr. Michael Brown (Line of Fire Broadcast)
Dr. Brown explains some of the important principles involved in doing word studies in the Hebrew and the Greek texts, also explaining some of the common word study fallacies. He will also take your calls on this important subject.
Hour 1:
Dr. Brown's Bottom Line: The Word of God is extraordinarily rich, a lamp to our feet, a light to our path, truth, and a tree of life. Take hold of it, feast on it, and you will find eternal life!
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Dr. Brown's Bottom Line: The Word of God calls to me and you. Dig deeper and study more. Ask God to open your heart and mind as you get into the Scriptures, and to give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation, that you would know Him better. There are treasures hidden there waiting for you!
Basic Principles for Word Studies
• Hebrew and Greek are not magical languages. They are regular languages.
• Every word has one meaning in one context. You can't take the meaning of the word in one verse and apply it to other verses. There are times when an author will have a double meaning. There may be an intentional double meaning, but 99% of the time there is one meaning in one context.
• Never go from the English back to the Greek or Hebrew. For example, the fact that we get the word "dynamite" from the Greek word "dunamis" does not actually tell us what "dunamis" means or how to interpret Scripture.
• Roots can be misleading. How the word is used in the specific context and how an author uses a particular word in a book or across books is what is important.
• Trust the translators. If you find the same choice across a number of translations, it is probably accurate. There is no conspiracy to hide the truth. It's unlikely that you will be able to correct the translators or find a hidden or uncovered meaning unless you have been studying the languages for many years.
• Compare translations.
• Never use the dictionary in the back of Strong's Concordance. It's not always wrong but it's often misleading, especially for the Hebrew. Much of the information is out of date or speculative. It is not really a dictionary; instead, it shows the different ways words are translated in the King James Version. Strong's was meant to be a concordance. Many of the best dictionaries reference Strong's numbers, so you can use Strong's numbers to go to better dictionaries.
• When looking up a Greek and Hebrew word, look at the word in all of the usages. Replace the word with a blank or with the Greek and Hebrew. For example, "The rock is hard. The test is hard. The desk is hard. The rock is ____. The test is ____. The desk is ____." Look at patterns in certain contexts.
• Recommended Resources: If you are looking for solid software that anyone can use, Bibleworks is what Dr. Brown uses day to day for studying the text. He also recommends Olivetree.com, PCstudybible, and Logos.
• Recommended Books: New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis.
• Free web resources: Youversion, Biblegateway.
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|New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, Abridged One-Volume Edition
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Skip to comments.Ancient DNA reveals Europe's dynamic genetic history
Posted on 04/23/2013 5:49:47 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Ancient DNA recovered from a series of skeletons in central Germany up to 7500 years old has been used to reconstruct the first detailed genetic history of modern Europe.
The study, published today in Nature Communications, reveals a dramatic series of events including major migrations from both Western Europe and Eurasia, and signs of an unexplained genetic turnover about 4000-5000 years ago.
The research was performed at the University of Adelaide's Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD). Researchers used DNA extracted from bone and teeth samples from prehistoric human skeletons to sequence a group of maternal genetic lineages that are now carried by up to 45% of Europeans.
(Excerpt) Read more at phys.org ...
Haplogroup H dominates present-day Western European mitochondrial DNA variability (>40%), yet was less common (~19%) among Early Neolithic farmers (~5450 BC) and virtually absent in Mesolithic hunter-gatherers. Here we investigate this major component of the maternal population history of modern Europeans and sequence 39 complete haplogroup H mitochondrial genomes from ancient human remains. We then compare this real-time genetic data with cultural changes taking place between the Early Neolithic (~5450 BC) and Bronze Age (~2200 BC) in Central Europe. Our results reveal that the current diversity and distribution of haplogroup H were largely established by the Mid Neolithic (~4000 BC), but with substantial genetic contributions from subsequent pan-European cultures such as the Bell Beakers expanding out of Iberia in the Late Neolithic (~2800 BC). Dated haplogroup H genomes allow us to reconstruct the recent evolutionary history of haplogroup H and reveal a mutation rate 45% higher than current estimates for human mitochondria.
The Beaker people showed up about 10 miles south of Leicester in central England, around 2000 B.C. A burial mound was found a stones throw from Smeeton-Westerby in the '70's.
I find it interesting the people who claim beief in an omnipotent God so readily embrace such works as proof that he could not have created life with the ability to evolve.
Many people fail to notice - the fish livedActually, probably 90% of all fish died in the flood. That is why there is so much fossil records of aquatic life on mountains all over the world. Fossils of aquatic life has even been found on Mt Everest.
I always looked at the study of Evolution as to trying to understand how God works....I never understood why Evolution and Creationism had to be considered mutually exclusive concepts.
I can't find any logical reason why it has to be an either/or equation, either. But I see all manner of linguistic legerdemain committed in pursuit of trying to make it appear so.
Never heard of Milesian legends. What are they?
There are a lot of very chatty, ornate recountings but this is very concise and cuts to the chase:
Iberian soldiers wiped out the natives, known as the Firbolg.
... and a more detailed treatment devoid of the genealogical ramblings that tend to go along with the subject:
I'd "Lol" if it wasn't so sad...
Thanks. The Milesian word reminds me of "miletus" as in "polio miletus". Wonder what the connection is there, but I suppose that's too much of a tangent to delve into here.
That is the period when swarms of conquerors swarmed out of Central Asia, I can't think of their name(s) just now, tired aging brain and all that. If I think of it tomorrow I will message again. The hypothesis is that the earlier European cultures were matriarchal and the invading cultures were patriarchal, which shows up very strongly in the Bible were women are relegated to inferiority and sin.
surely you jest. ;-)
The proto-Celts were supposed to have come from the Caucasus region.
he did. they were just little ones though. after the global temperature changes they either perished or adapted as smaller versions.
It all depends upon what level of evolveing you suggest.
We evolve within our environment, but we do not evolve from one species to another.
Never has any proof been found that a cat, evolved to a dog, nor that a bird evolved into a cat.
We evolve within our need to survive in the environment we live.
We will evolve to gain thicker bones to live in colder climates, and we will evolve into having thinner bones after a few generations to cool off in warmer climates, but we never ever evolve into another species of life.
Look at the evidence, there has never been and never will be evidence of nano evolutionary changes in any species on earth.
Plus, all evolutionary changes are changes that loose information, never do they gain information. You cannot get better by removing information.
Try doing that in anything you do. Remove anything that is needed to work and you will not get a better result, you will get a result that is lacking. that is because every time you digress you get farther and farther away from the main subject. Whether it be life, or a topic you are discussing with another person.
Thanks, I will check this book out. She is a very serious Christian. What she doesn't understand, she leaves to God, the creator.
Some of the professors in her graduate studies/research were Christians, also.
She told me to read "The Language of God", a book by Dr. Francis Collins. He is Director of US National Institutes of Health. He earned an award for the Human Genome Project.
Thanks, I will check this book out. She is a very serious Christian. What she doesn't understand, she leaves to God, the creator.
Some of the professors in her graduate studies/research were Christians, also.
She told me to read "The Language of God", a book by Dr. Francis Collins. He is Director of US National Institutes of Health. He earned an award for the Human Genome Project.
Myelitis signifies an inflammation of the nerve's myelin sheath.
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If we call metaphysics the discipline … that purports to define the basic structure of the world, then empirical metaphysics is what the controversies over agencies lead to since they ceaselessly populate the world with new drives and, as ceaselessly, contest the existence of others. The question then becomes how to explore the actors' own metaphysics. - Bruno Latour
A traversal of an actor's own metaphysics then is not much different than the traversal of his own politics. In-fact, such hollow multitudism will only thrive until the actor realizes that by short-circuiting metaphysics with pragmatism, he has all but extinguished both. All that remains thereafter, is to consolidate the (remaining) relativism for the sake of pragmatism and since democracy is the obvious tool-of-choice for such tasks, we can remain sure that one of the last functions it will perform as a human tool is the consolidation and reduction of empirical, metaphysical relativism, thereby giving birth to either a compressed relativism or perhaps even a pragmatic absolutism.
Now can you smell the totalitarian disaster that awaits us at the other end of pragmatic metaphysics?


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John Laing Infrastructure Fund
Questor says BUY
Questor believes the best way to grow a portfolio is via a dividend reinvestment strategy. Infrastructure investment is one way of building up a dividend stream.
Reinvesting dividends means that the money you earn on your investments begins to earn returns of its own. These can then be reinvested to create a virtuous investment circle.
John Laing Infrastructure Fund (JLIF) invests in long-term projects with a stable return and long life. The majority of its assets are in the UK but it also has a presence in Finland and Canada.
The company invests in assets that are at an operational stage instead of at the construction phase, which reduces risk.
In the six months to June, the company paid a dividend of 3p a share. This is in line with expectations after last year's full-year payout was 6p a share. If the dividend total is not raised, the prospective yield is about 5.5pc.
The portfolio's valuation increased by 4.5pc in the period to £449.4m, with the net asset value per share at 104.8p – a 5.3pc discount to the share price.
JLIF says it is actively pursuing other opportunities in the secondary infrastructure market. It has already completed six transactions this year, with the majority of these transactions from vendors other than John Laing.
This is important. The fund was spun off from construction group John Laing and it gets first refusal on any PFI assets being sold by the group. However, buying in secondary markets demonstrates JLIF's presence and credibility in the wider marketplace.
Of course, there are risks, as there are with any investment. A rise in interest rates could mean the shares trade on a lower premium to net asset value as yield become available elsewhere. Also, a large, retrospective overhaul of the PFI programme by the Government could hit returns.
However, in context, these risks are relatively small and the sector should remain attractive for income seekers.
JLIF shares are little changed on the 105¼p they were first tipped at on October 12 last year, but remain a solid buy for income seekers.


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When All That Remains played LAZERfest in Des Moines, Iowa, earlier this year, lucky fan Alex Arias won the chance to perform on stage with the band, and the young guitarist definitely made the most of his opportunity.
Arias joined All That Remains for a version of their hit "Stand Up" from the band's 2012 album A War You Cannot Win.
Watch him in action below and visit All That Remains' official website for upcoming tour dates.Tags: A War You Cannot Win, All That Remains, LAZERfest, Stand Up


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When Volkswagen decided to show off the latest version of its ambitious one-litre car at the Qatar Motor Show, many wondered if such a vehicle could be put into production. Those questions have now been answered with confirmation that the concept named Formula XL1 will be produced on a very small scale.
Apparently Volkswagen is ready to back itself with a small run of just 100 XL1s to be built as regular production vehicles. This means they will be offered for public sale. Details are scarce for the moment and there's no word yet on what powertrain will move the production models. The concept features a two-cylinder TDI engine, electric motor, lithium-ion battery pack and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. With that amount of tech on board the XL1 can achieve an amazing 0.9L/100 km fuel economy.
The German domestic market will apparently be allocated the first examples with sales expected in the United States and China as well.
The news of XL1 production has come as a surprise to many in the industry as it's not going to be cheap to put the economy machine through the safety and emissions tests to make it street legal. Some critics still doubt it will happen knowing that these vanity projects will be the first to get chopped if car sales and the global economy turns sour for Volkswagen in the near future.


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...of Salt Lake City. We are looking for a sales person with experience in digital marketing sales to do lead generation and sales for us. We our looking to get more clients for: -Local SEO -Reputation Management -Web Design We have product information, case studies, testimonials, pitch decks and white papers to help make the selling process easier
...versatile patented product capable of carrying 3 beers, 2 tall boys, bottle of wine or hard liquor. See website for more. We are looking to have someone help us scale our sales and need to have an $8 Cost per sale ($20 dollar price point). That makes our target ROAS 2.5. We are open to Facebook Marketing, Adwords, influencer marketing or others (please
Hello Freelancers, Companies Website: [iniciar sesión para ver URL] Ouzee is a versatile patented product capable of carrying 3 beers, 2 tall boys, bottle of wine or hard liquor. See website for more. We are looking to hire a Affiliate Marketing Manager to help grow our affiliate program (get more affiliates). Our program offers 40% commission to each of our
...[iniciar sesión para ver URL] We are looking to make it more modern, user-friendly and clear to navigate. similar to: [iniciar sesión para ver URL] and [iniciar sesión para ver URL] Feel free to make a full rebranding - including modifying logo and categories, combining a few pages where appropriate etc. The end product should contain 6-7
am looking for well experienced in bigcommerce platform that can manage ( all in one) my online store 1-store development : assure all feature setup properly (payment-shipping – designing – documentation - ) discover the error – solve all problems whenever it needed – maintenance 2- Product management: searching – importing-editing description along
Do you love E-commerce? Marketing and copywriting Experience? We want to hear from you! Come work at a growing ecommerce company that offers great benefits with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished business leaders. Why Should You Apply? - Top Benefits - Generous Bonus Program - Opportunity to grow - Opportunity to grow into
...need of some Online Sellers to help me sell Digital Marketing Tool Memberships We represent the sales department of this product and we are looking for people who can sell monthly membership plans to people who are interested in this product. The product covers many different activities related to digital marketing and, accordingly, would make ...
We need help setting up Seo and paid adwords campaigns and evaluating them. Looking for someone with experience with complex product marketing.
...commercial profile, in order to help me to grow a web and social "interactive wall". (It can be someone who wants to dedicate some hours of the day to this activity, or even someone who wants to take it as "partner" .. the instrumentation options can be discussed). The payment is 100% based on sales: 50% - 50%. The product has been already developed and
Looking for a motivated marketer to help with creating Facebook ads and marketing materials for my WordPress plugin business. The main product is an infinite scroll plugin, Ajax Load More ([iniciar sesión para ver URL]) which currently has over 40k active installations. I'm looking to grow my business and need a passionate marker
We are looking for an eCommerce marketing consultant who can not only plan and strategize, but also get the hands dirty and get the job done. You will be responsible for creating our Email Marketing sequences, writing copy for ads, product pages, emails, social media posts and promotions, besides creating basic graphic designs following our existing
We run an online business and import multiple products into various countries. We are always introducing new products and often looking for product design & package design help. ABOUT THE PRODUCT BBQ Claws are effectively knuckle dusters that stab into meat to lift it off a BBQ, BBQ Smoker or pan. They are also used to shred meat. some images are attached
My grandmother has been delivering flyers door to door for cold leads for decades. She is getting older and I want to help her so she doesnt have to go through that grind since it really doesnt product a good return on time and she is becoming less able to do it. So, a year ago, I built her a simple website on wix and started driving traffic with
We offers Volare, a location analytics and marketing platform designed for understanding and engaging mobile users. With Volare, customers can leverage existing wireless networks to build their business. Volare is distributed through channel partners and connects more than 65 million mobile users across 15,000 locations in more than 80 countries. Customers
HeliDirect is a leading e-retailer for a niche hobby market in R/C helicopters, Drones and related. We are looking for an experience sales manager in ecommerce to help us bring profitability and sales revenue targets for overall e-commerce channels. An E-commerce Sale Manager role will be responsible for all online sales activities : building, executing
I am looking for a freelance Amazon Product Manager to help me add 40 peoducts on amazom uk and .com You should be proficient in e-commerce marketing, driving product sales.
Hello, Marketing Specialist. We call us "GO-Tech" which is a online sales company from South Korea. We are usually selling Korean domestic products to oversea. We make a distribution agreement with several manufacturer in Korea and sell their items instead of them. The platforms we usually use for selling are eBay, Amazon, Qoo10 etc. Among the many
...the affiliate marketing business, I recently acquired a travel site and a cooking site. Both are set up to be automatic. I am looking for a website manager to get both sites up and running. I need to monetize both sites. This could be a very lucrative gig for the right person. I am looking to build out several affiliate marketing websites. I am
Hello, I am looking for a ghost writer to help me to write a business plan for the launch of a new product technology. I can help with the content but the writer needs to master the design,graphics formatting and finance and marketing areas. Delivery date is in 2,5 weeks with partial weekly deliveries. We can have regular phone calls to exchange information
...targeted at Potential Property Investors and Current Property Owners - looking to build or Grow their Property Portfolio's. We are currently marketing the 2 products and driving large amounts of traffic to the pages however the marketing pages are not converting, we are looking for an Ecomemrce expert to review the process flow and provide feedback
I am looking for a freelance Amazon Product Manager to help us run a shop on the US Amazon Site. You should be proficient in e-commerce marketing, driving product sales, store traffic, email marketing campaigns and the like. Previous experience essential.
Needs to hire 3 Freelancers We are an e-commerce business that is consistently generating new marketing content. We are looking for someone who specializes in responsive web and email graphic design to help us create a variety of design pieces for our health & beauty brand on a consistent basis: - Emails - Responsive/mobile web pages - Icons or graphics
Looking to engage experienced Sales executives to sell our SaaS solutions to Corporates. This is a Full-time position. We are looking for someone with excellent written and spoken English who can do daily email and call potential leads. We will provide initial brief about the product and potential target market, it's up to you to develop and build relationship
Nakisa's marketing team is looking for a video producer to help create short videos to compliment blogs, eBooks, guides and more. Working closely with Marketing Product Owners, the video producer will be required to complete 2-4 videos per month (approximately 1 min in length). Producer can be payed on an hourly or per project basis. Requirements:
About Us: We are a fast-growing and leading company in the personalized health space. We build software to help interpret peoples' genetics, lab tests and symptoms in order to give personalized health recommendations. Our primary goal is to give people the tools they need to live a healthier and better life We are a flat organization and prioritize
Circle27 Experiences Pvt. Ltd. is an experiential marketing company, which is into events and activations. We organise events such as product launches, employee engagement, conferences, exhibition marketing and off-sites. We are looking for people with the following expertise to help us in our daily projects. (Removed by Freelancer.com Admin) if you
...$10-$12 per item sale or we can work out a 30% commission on each product sold. We are more interested in the freelancer that gets us wholesale lot orders from resellers. Ebay resellers, Google resellers, facebook resellers and all the other 100s of resellers interested in a brand new product with no competition yet. WHY SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN THIS
Hi I'm looking for someone to help me through a product launch. I am in the health and wellness as well as mlm and sales business. You must be familiar with FB posts and campaigns, wordpress, a little copywriting social media marketing, branding, graphic design (basic photo's with overlay's etc.) and up for any type of request. Also must be able to
I'm looking for a marketing consultant to help me build a brand awareness of my company, strategically position it within the target market and get potential clients to contact us. Market Location: Melbourne, Australia Industry: Financial Services and Education Client Size: 5 to 500 staff Product: Technical Advisory, Consulting and Professional Services
...brand new product line for pet lovers. The product is very versitile so I find it difficult to write engaging content about it for my website as well as brochures and fliers. My content comes out too wordy and does not engage the visitor to purchase. This is for a non profit website that all the profits go to helping pets in need. The product was designed
Looking to engage experienced Sales executives to sell our SaaS solutions to Corporates. This is a Full-time position. We are looking for someone with excellent written and spoken English who can do daily email and call potential leads. We will provide initial brief about the product and potential target market, it's up to you to develop and build relationship
Hi, Our company is in need of a talented Content Writer (Freelancer) to create compelling blog posts, white papers, product descriptions, social media content and web copy. We're looking for someone who will help us expand our digital footprint and drive more value through online content. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of producing


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Candidate with a wide range of experience from small nonprofits to larger medical centers
Work experience
May 2007 - Present
Network Assistant Administrator
First Presbyterian Church
Advised nonprofit in how best to upgrade its technology including backups, virus protection, and email configurations. Also contributed to website.
Sep 2007 - Present
Network Assistant Administrator
Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church
Helped implement new hardware and troubleshoot client/server issues.
Feb 2007 - May 2008
Student Undergraduate Research Assistant
Whitworth University
Assisted professors in researching bioinformatics and programmed in Java the program.
Jun 2007 - Sep 2007
IT Student Intern
Hospice of Spokane
Improved and maintained a network of 180 computers. Tasks involved installing NAS server, installing Windows 2003 servers, and troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server